In the Multiverse, Only Wife-Taking Makes Me Stronger

Three days have passed since returning to the original world, and Goto Hitori has visited many more places.

Every day after school, Tsukikawa Shu would come to find her on time, taking her around to play, and she became familiar with quite a few places.

And on this day, Goto Hitori, as usual, walked towards school, skipping along, her pink ahoge bobbing up and down with each step.

With a boyfriend, Goto Hitori was clearly in a much better mood, and even her view of the world had changed considerably.

She still hoped the world wouldn't be destroyed.

"Bocchi-chan!!!"

At that moment, a voice from behind called out to Goto Hitori.

A girl with a yellow side ponytail was sprinting towards her.

"Nijika?" Goto Hitori was a little surprised.

Ijichi Nijika, a very lively girl, was a member of Kessoku Band and one of Goto Hitori's few friends.

The two attended different schools and wouldn't normally meet on the way to school.

"You haven't come to practice these past few days, I was worried something happened to you," Ijichi Nijika said, hands on her hips, pouting a little angrily.

"I already sent you a message on Line," Goto Hitori replied.

"Bocchi-chan's emotions have been very unstable, I was so scared something happened to you, I worried all night," Ijichi Nijika said.

"Hehehe, nothing really happened."

Goto Hitori felt a little embarrassed, but also a little proud as she rubbed the back of her head, still wearing that silly smile.

"Something definitely happened to Bocchi-chan!"

Ijichi Nijika said, crossing her arms and looking displeased, then pointing at Goto Hitori's hair, "Your hair is properly styled today! And your bangs must have been trimmed!"

"Also, you're not wearing your gym clothes today, you're wearing your school uniform! And you have a new ribbon in your hair!"

"Hehe, you noticed."

Goto Hitori sheepishly touched her hair and the white ribbon on it, then smiled again.

She had gone out with Tsukikawa Shu several times, and each time she wore such unfashionable clothes that Goto Hitori herself felt embarrassed. So, she decided to change her image, bought a white ribbon online, took off the gym clothes she had been wearing, and put on her school uniform, trying her best to look like a vibrant high school student.

She had originally wanted to put on some light makeup, but after trying it with her mother's old makeup kit, she gave up because she had no experience with such things.

Although it wasn't a big change, it was a huge improvement for someone with extreme social anxiety who had always worn the same accessories and clothes.

"Tell me, did something good happen?"

Ijichi Nijika asked impatiently.

She had specifically taken a detour today, and seeing Goto Hitori's secretive expression made her even more curious.

It was rare for the quiet Bocchi, who always stayed in her corner cardboard box, to have something good happen.

"Nothing much, really, I just got a boyfriend."

Although Goto Hitori wanted to hide her eagerness to show off, her silly smile betrayed her.

"And, he confessed to me."

"I can't always wear gym clothes in front of my boyfriend, JK uniforms are more attractive... I need to dress up properly, and I definitely need to take care of my hair."

However, Ijichi Nijika didn't believe her at all, staring into Goto Hitori's eyes, trying to find some hint of deception.

"--Is that so?"

"Why are you looking at me like that, this is true!" Goto Hitori flinched back, emphasizing her words.

"How could Bocchi-chan possibly have a boyfriend?" Ijichi Nijika said.

She didn't even have one herself yet.

"It's true," Goto Hitori said.

"Impossible, impossible," Ijichi Nijika shook her head.

"It's true!" Goto Hitori was getting anxious.

"If he's your boyfriend, then tell me what kissing feels like," Ijichi Nijika said, hands on her hips, with an scrutinizing expression.

"Uh... that..."

Goto Hitori couldn't answer for a moment.

"We haven't kissed yet... but, he kissed my cheek!"

"Bocchi-chan," Ijichi Nijika sighed, "I know you want attention, but it's not good to lie like this."

"Really, really! Why don't you guys believe me!"

If you don't believe me, how can I show off! How can I brag!

At this moment, Goto Hitori realized that the reality was far from what she had imagined. Her family and friends weren't envious or jealous upon hearing the news; instead, they didn't believe her and even suspected she was ill.

"Bocchi-chan!" Suddenly, Ijichi Nijika put her hands on Goto Hitori's shoulders and stared straight at her.

"W-what's wrong..." Goto Hitori panicked.

"Tell me the truth, did something happen to you? Were you harassed? Did you run into some piece of trash human?" Ijichi Nijika asked very seriously.

Ijichi Nijika cared a great deal about this friend.

Moreover, Goto Hitori was the type of person who was easily fooled. She always dressed plainly and had a reclusive personality, so naturally, no one pursued her. But in reality, if she dressed up nicely, she was quite cute.

Just like today!

Goto Hitori was practically reborn.

"No, no, he's very good to me."

Goto Hitori shook her head like a rattle drum.

Ijichi Nijika still didn't believe her and stared at her for a long time.

"If anyone tries to take advantage of you, just tell us, and we'll help you smack them down!" Ijichi Nijika warned.

"Oh, no, no, that won't happen," Goto Hitori said.

Goto Hitori persisted, and only then did Ijichi Nijika leave, half-believing her.

No one believes I have a boyfriend, huh? Then I'll find an opportunity to get intimate in front of them and see if they still don't believe me!

Looking at Ijichi Nijika's retreating back, Goto Hitori mused with a hint of bewilderment.

Tsukikawa Shu slung his school bag over his shoulder, browsing his phone as he slowly ambled towards school.

Female students from his school who passed by all showed expressions of surprise and admiration, then turned away blushing, or whispered to their friends.

In terms of looks, Tsukikawa Shu was on the level of a god among men at school. However, he was too lazy to date and didn't want to deal with troublesome women.

Except for Bocchi-chan, of course.

Goto Hitori's face was soft and squishy, easy to fool and coax. When he felt like it, he could pinch it a few times, and just strolling around town could deepen their bond.

She wouldn't send random messages or spend hours on the phone, he wouldn't have to worry about being gaslighted, and she wouldn't constantly tag him to watch boring videos and memes.

Even more importantly, she was an absolute, genuine virgin, so there was no need to worry about fake repairs.

For someone like Tsukikawa Shu, who preferred to slack off and go with the flow, this was practically the ideal girlfriend.

At this moment, Tsukikawa Shu wasn't actually looking at his phone, but rather at the System's prompts before him.

[Time until Inner World opens: 23:00]

[Time until Inner World opens: 23:00]

[Players entering the Inner World for the second time will specifically be:]

[Players who have entered the Inner World and survived]

[The Inner World opening now will absorb more new players; 50% will be randomly selected, and 50% will be individuals connected to existing players]

[Connections include, but are not limited to: family, friends, enemies, etc.]

Looking at the countdown on the system, Tsukikawa Shu didn't feel any tension.

As for the Inner World absorbing people around him, Tsukikawa Shu wasn't worried either.

After browsing the forums and engaging in actual life-or-death combat with players in the Inner World, over 90% of surviving players were probably still at Level 1. The small remaining portion who could level up by hunting monsters and players wouldn't have very high levels.

Killing someone like Koda Ken previously, reaching Level 7 or 8 would already be considered good.

Time flowed independently in the Inner World and did not affect the time in the original world. If one was teleported in at a certain time, they would return at that same time.

Drink when you want to drink, play when you want to play, and there's no need to worry about it affecting reality.

Of course, if one died in the Inner World, that would be a different story.

Conversely, the Inner World could affect reality.

Tsukikawa Shu opened his palm, and an iron hammer appeared in his hand, unnoticed by anyone. There were still bloodstains on it.

This was the weapon [Skull Crusher Hammer] obtained in the Inner World. Items from the Inner World could be brought back to the original world, and powers and skills from the Inner World could also be used upon returning.

It was just unknown how many people would enter the Inner World in total. However, given the current stable situation in Japan, the number wouldn't be very large. Otherwise, Japan would have become Gotham City reborn, and Arkham University would be full of talented individuals in no time.

Arriving at the classroom, Tsukikawa Shu, as usual, took out his textbook and then lazily leaned back in his chair.

His classmates were still buried in their studies.

Tsukikawa Shu rested one arm on the back of his chair and took out his palm-sized notebook. He skillfully and precisely flipped to the section that needed reviewing, about to read a few lines in his nonchalant posture, when a mature figure with a graceful figure walked over.

"Tsukikawa Shu."

Hearing his name called, Tsukikawa Shu raised an eyebrow slightly and saw a pair of legs clad in black stockings, a tall figure wearing a black business suit.

Hiratsuka Shizuka, Tsukikawa Shu's Japanese language teacher. She was also a very young and hot woman who was quite popular among the virile young men.

[Image here, viewable after update]

"I have a task for you," Hiratsuka Shizuka said, resting one hand on Tsukikawa Shu's desk and leaning down slightly.

Her expression was somewhat languid, and a faint, sweet scent wafted to his nose.

"Teacher Hiratsuka Shizuka."

Tsukikawa Shu didn't change his posture. "Do you think it's reasonable to waste the time of someone who is about to face a turning point in their life?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka is the advisor for the Service Club, and when you mention the Service Club, you can't leave out that icy, sharp-tongued beauty, Yukino Yukinoshita.

Even though he had a cheat that required him to get married to continuously grow stronger, it didn't mean Tsukikawa Shu was ruled by his lower half and would pursue any girl.

If he were to pursue someone, it would be someone like Bocchi. Not for any other reason than she's easy to fool and it's hassle-free, and they get along well. Plus, the System's rewards are quite good.

As for Yukino Yukinoshita... Tsukikawa Shu didn't dislike her, but he wouldn't deliberately approach her either.

If he really had to make a choice, he'd rather try to win over her older sister, Haruno Yukinoshita, or this teacher, Hiratsuka Shizuka.

"You're still worried about not getting into the university you want? You've outgrown even Tokyo University, haven't you?"