Recalling the first time I met Su Jun many years ago, he was still a skinny, pitiful-looking little kid.
Time flies, and Su Jun has grown into an eighteen-year-old youth.
I myself have become a middle-aged woman in my thirties... Thinking about it, I suddenly feel a bit sad. Maruko instinctively hides her emotions.
"Su Su! There's a packed lunch ready downstairs~"
"Oh, and the towels in the bathroom are newly bought by me."
"Also, remember to come back early tonight. Mom will cook you pork rib soup to nourish you!"
...While eating.
Su Jun watches the "Asahi News" on TV.
In the world of "b-robo kabutack," robots have become a common presence in daily life.
'Strange...'
'Where's Kabutack? I searched for a long time last night while moving luggage and couldn't find him.'
After all, he's part of the main cast.
Activating and claiming ownership ahead of others will be a great help for the future.
No choice, who told me I haven't had a system for so long.
Now the timeline has fully begun.
Someone of Shark Pepper's level isn't easy to control at the moment.
Among B-Class Robots, Shark Pepper is the top choice in terms of intelligence, speed, and strength.
But this guy has strong self-awareness and is greedy for money... It won't be easy to recruit him for my own use.
While pondering this, a 'furious' roar suddenly comes from the direction of the second floor from Aunt Maruko.
"Xiao Rang!!"
"What time is it and you're still not up?"
"Countdown three, two, one. If you don't get up, I'll spank your butt until it blooms!!"
...Chapter 2: Did the Son Do Something Bad in Secret? The Breathing Perpetual Motion Machine Awakens!
Ten minutes later...
Xiao Rang looks half-asleep, but more than that, his mind is in a daze.
With his hands propped on the dining table, chin resting on them, eyes barely open, he looks completely listless.
"Brother Xiao Jun, how did you manage it?"
"Huh?"
"Manage what?"
Xiao Rang scratches his head frantically, his face showing extreme annoyance.
Unable to bear the confusion in his heart any longer, he asks directly.
"All these years, why has Mom never yelled at you?"
(The gentle wake-up service always happens to Su Jun.)
(Instead, Mom is especially fierce with me...)
"Uh... well..."
Su Jun smiles slightly: "Maybe because your big brother here is more likable to women..."
Hearing this, Xiao Rang's expression grows even more puzzled.
Compared to Su Jun, a seasoned player in the game of love, Xiao Rang, who has never experienced romantic feelings, is worlds apart.
Likable to women?
Doesn't understand.
Even more clueless... After breakfast, Su Jun and Xiao Rang shoulder their backpacks and head to their new school to register.
Yesterday was the first day the Kogenji family moved to Asahi City.
Firstly, because of Kogenji Zhengyin's (Xiao Rang's father) new job.
Secondly, Su Jun and Xiao Rang have reached the age to attend high school.
Watching the two children leave home with their backpacks, Maruko feels full of contentment.
"Sigh..."
"The children have grown up, and I, as their mother, have grown old."
"Sometimes I really wish the children could grow up more slowly..."
While sighing, Maruko's gaze mostly falls on Su Jun's retreating figure.
Compared to her own biological son Xiao Rang... Su Jun, who is sensible, well-behaved, has good grades, and respects adults, is more likable.
Watching the two disappear from sight, Maruko turns and goes to the attic bedroom on the second floor to start tidying up.
As a qualified housewife, Maruko is very competent.
She can do laundry and cook with ease.
Sweeping and mopping, all done in one go.
Her half-crouched, plump figure straightens up.
Her round, perky buttocks also outline a perfect curve.
Maruko supports her slender waist, looking at the refreshed room with a satisfied smile.
'Whew~'
"Su Su is usually a clean boy."
"Cleaning up like this... Su Su will definitely be happy when he returns!"
Thinking of Su Jun calling her 'Mom,' Maruko suddenly feels in high spirits, especially with the pent-up maternal love in her heart almost overflowing.
She cleans almost every corner of the room.
At the final step, Maruko opens the trash can, ready to empty the garbage.
Suddenly, she freezes, staring at the trash can with a furrowed brow.
"This is..."
Inside the trash can, there are several clearly visible paper balls.
These paper balls are all stuck together, as if something sticky was on them... Suddenly realizing something, Maruko's pupils contract sharply.
"Oh my~"
"This couldn't be..."
Maruko's heart races, and the smile on her face instantly stiffens.
As a mature woman... and someone who has been through it, Maruko immediately guesses certain possibilities.
"That child Su Su... just became an adult not long ago."
"He lacks knowledge in many areas."
"If he goes astray at this time, wouldn't it..."
Just as Maruko doesn't know what to do, her husband Zhengyin's voice comes from outside the room.
Maruko immediately puts the paper balls back, quickly ties up the trash bag, and tries hard to hide the flustered expression on her face... Having lived in Japan for so many years.
What Su Jun finds most comfortable is the student life here.
There's little homework every day, and school ends early.
There's plenty of free time to go out and play.
Walking on the streets, intelligent robots can be seen everywhere, each performing their duties.
Some are sweeping the streets, some are taking out the trash, and others can serve as full-time nannies.
In the "b-robo kabutack" storyline, these 'household-type' robots are relatively low-level.
Just don't know where Kabutack is... I must search properly when I get home tonight.
[Ding Dong]
[Detected that the Host has successfully breathed 99,999 times]
[Activation conditions are fully prepared...]
[Activating system...]
The sudden prompt in his head makes Su Jun stop in his tracks.
'Huh?'
'What was that sound just now?'
Xiao Rang walking beside him also notices this oddity.
"Brother Xiao Jun? What's wrong?"
"Uh... nothing, nothing."
The two continue walking, but soon after, a completely independent red screen appears in Su Jun's mind.
[Ding Dong]
[system activation complete...]
[Congratulations, Host, for completing the breathing condition. From now on, the Host will rely on breathing to strengthen themselves.]
[The Host's basic panel is as follows:]
[Su Jun]
[Strength: 100]
[Speed: 100]
[Endurance: 100]
[Bound Robot: None]
[peace stars Held: 0]
[Aura to be activated...]
[Experience Points: 1..2..3...4...]
Looking at the inexplicable panel information in his mind, Su Jun frowns.
It's the long-dreamed-of System Golden Finger!
Damn... system, you finally came!
Despite his excitement, Su Jun immediately calms down. Scanning the robots on the street, he can now analyze them precisely.