As a Ninja, All I Want Is to Live Off Women in the Type-Moon World

Ryougi Shiki felt as though she had been one-upped. Eager to regain the upper hand, she hesitated for a long while before finally deciding to keep the appointment.

More than putting Higashino Kanade in his place, she wanted to know who the Murderer was. That Murderer who had deliberately framed her was far more infuriating than Higashino Kanade.

P.S.: Fresh early-morning votes!

P.S.: For an explanation of Summoning Jutsu, those who do not want to read through it slowly can check Chapters 119–120 first.

Kirito Kurogiri's Big-Brother Energy

"Sister Shiki, you don't look so good."

"Who do you think caused that?"

Ryougi Shiki looked at the boy hunched over a hamburger with a fake smile. Two faint dark circles hung beneath her pretty eyes.

Thanks to Higashino Kanade, Ryougi Shiki had spent the entire night thinking about him and the Murderer. Dawn came before she had even slept for a few hours.

"Don't be mad. I didn't blame you for being an hour late, did I?" Higashino Kanade smiled as he licked the salad dressing from the corner of his mouth, his gaze unconsciously roaming over Ryougi Shiki.

Today, Ryougi Shiki wore a black kimono that reached down to her legs, along with a bright red leather jacket. Her neat shoulder-length hair gave her a heroic air, while her slender, supple body retained all the charm of a woman.

Classic Sister Shiki. Absolutely amazing!

"Do you know how troublesome it was to shake off those bodyguards?" Ryougi Shiki sighed and sat down beside Higashino Kanade without ceremony.

As the next head of a great family, she often had no choice in such matters. The current family head would never agree to let her go out without several bodyguards.

"Waiter, two more spicy chicken burgers, two orders of fries, and two iced Cokes!" Higashino Kanade called out.

Seeing the mess in front of him, Ryougi Shiki's mouth twitched. "You've already eaten so much. Can you still eat?"

Quite a few burger boxes had piled up on Higashino Kanade's table, and the empty Coke cups were lined up in a row. Even the server bringing the food looked at him in astonishment.

"Don't underestimate me. Back then, I was only ten bowls short of earning Ichiraku Ramen's Big Eater title. Unfortunately, I lost to someone from the Akimichi Clan in the end." Higashino Kanade revealed an unwilling smile.

Of course, Hinata Hyuga had not participated in that contest. Otherwise, Higashino Kanade would definitely have been beaten senseless.

"Ichiraku Ramen? The Akimichi Clan? Stop changing the subject. I didn't come here to eat." Ryougi Shiki looked impatient, her eyes filled with displeasure as she stared at Higashino Kanade.

Higashino Kanade took a sip of Coke. The smile on his face gradually faded, replaced by a serious, cold expression.

"Back to the point. There is no love or hatred without reason. The Murderer must have some special purpose for pinning all those murder cases on you. The simplest way to catch him is to wait. Since his target is you, he'll definitely frame you again. We just need to catch him when he shows up next time."

"Too slow! If we wait until next time, there will definitely be more victims." Ryougi Shiki shook her head, thoroughly dissatisfied with the plan.

"I also think that method is slow and stupid, which is why I called you here to discuss a partnership."

"A partnership?"

"That's right. If I didn't call you here to work together, was it for a date?" Higashino Kanade shrugged innocently.

"A date? Aren't you thinking too highly of yourself?" Ryougi Shiki glared at him, though the guard in her heart slowly eased.

In her eyes, he was merely a twelve-year-old child who had just lost his parents. His thoughts could not possibly be that complicated.

Higashino Kanade dipped a finger into some ketchup and drew a pattern on the white table.

The moment Ryougi Shiki saw it, she recognized what it meant. It was the emblem of their high school.

"There was something I didn't mention yesterday. The police found something with this pattern at the crime scene. Combined with the fact that the Murderer is targeting you, he is very likely someone from your school."

Ryougi Shiki stirred her Coke with a straw, seemingly deep in thought.

"The Murderer must have some purpose for targeting you. Think carefully. Did you offend anyone at school, or has anyone left a deep impression on you recently?"

"I generally don't interact with others at school. Some people may dislike me, but they would never do something like this."

After thinking for a moment, Ryougi Shiki's eyes suddenly lit up. She said uncertainly, "There is one person who left an impression. Someone confessed to me a while ago, and I rejected him. Come to think of it, I haven't seen much of him lately."

"Who was it?"

"I forgot his name, but I think he should remember."

Ryougi Shiki took out her phone and made a call. It was answered before long.

"Hello, Kurogiri? I need to see you... It's urgent. It would be best if you could come right away... The location... Come to the McDonald's downtown."

After hanging up, Ryougi Shiki turned back and found that Higashino Kanade looked as if he had choked on his food.

"You don't look so good. What's wrong?"

"N-Nothing."

The highly skilled actor Higashino Kanade immediately switched to an innocent expression. Though he was deeply displeased inside, he kept a smiling face.

Why the hell am I such an idiot? I dug a hole for myself.

How am I supposed to win over Sister Shiki if Kirito Kurogiri comes? No, I need to find a way to shake him off.

Half an hour later, a panting Kirito Kurogiri arrived at McDonald's.

"Shiki, what did you need me for?"

Kirito Kurogiri wiped the sweat from his forehead, then shifted his gaze to Higashino Kanade beside Ryougi Shiki.

"Who is he?"

"...A friend of mine." Ryougi Shiki paused before answering.

Kirito Kurogiri looked surprised, seemingly astonished that Ryougi Shiki had made a friend. Then, with a relieved expression, he extended a hand toward Higashino Kanade. "Hello, my name is Kirito Kurogiri. Just call me Kirito."

Faced with Kirito Kurogiri's friendly gesture, Higashino Kanade's brow twitched uncontrollably. He had to admit, Kirito Kurogiri had a fairly good appearance.

He was not the shockingly handsome type like Higashino Kanade. On the contrary, he was merely somewhat handsome, above average at best.

However, his features were very gentle and gave him a delicate sort of beauty. His black-rimmed glasses lent him a scholarly air. The words "kind-looking" suited him perfectly. He was the sort of person who inspired goodwill at first glance.

If Higashino Kanade had been a tough guy who did not live off women, he would probably have smiled, shaken his hand, and sincerely accepted him as a friend.

But Higashino Kanade's target was Ryougi Shiki. As for Kirito Kurogiri, his love rival, all Higashino Kanade wanted to say was: You're a good person, but we can't be friends.

Higashino Kanade did not shake his hand. He merely nodded. "Higashino Kanade."

Kirito Kurogiri awkwardly withdrew his hand. Ryougi Shiki gave Higashino Kanade a puzzled glance and proactively explained, "Kanade lost his parents not long ago, so he might not be in the best mood. Please don't mind him."

"Is that so? What a pitiful child!"

Kirito Kurogiri suddenly understood. His good-guy personality made him extremely popular, and he could befriend anyone. The last time he had suffered a social setback was when dealing with Ryougi Shiki.

"I wasn't considerate enough just now. I'm sorry. I have a younger sister about your age. If you're lonely, you can come play at my house. You're welcome anytime." Kirito Kurogiri looked apologetic.

In response to Kirito Kurogiri's proactive goodwill, Higashino Kanade only wanted to say:

Child? Child, my ass! You're not even that much older than me!

And stop talking in that gentle tone. I'd rather jump off a building than be your friend!

Higashino Kanade turned away in annoyance, showing Kirito Kurogiri no respect whatsoever.

Though ninjas generally stopped at nothing to achieve their goals, when it came to winning over Ryougi Shiki, Higashino Kanade did not want to act one way in public and another in private. His pursuit would be open and aboveboard!

"Ahem! Time to get down to business, Sister Shiki." Higashino Kanade did not want to talk to Kirito Kurogiri any longer and hurriedly changed the subject.

"Here's the situation..."

Ryougi Shiki began asking Kirito Kurogiri about the person who had once confessed to her, concealing their true purpose of finding the Murderer.

In Ryougi Shiki's eyes, Kirito Kurogiri was merely an ordinary person without any power. Bringing him in would only get him hurt. Besides, even if he joined them, he would probably just hold them back.

Caught Cheating!

"The person you're talking about should be Senior Shiratsumire. I never expected him to confess to you. That does fit his style, though." Kirito Kurogiri scratched his head.

"If you want to find him, I happen to have his contact information. I hope it helps."

Kirito Kurogiri sent Shirou Shiratsuyu's phone number to Ryougi Shiki's phone.

Higashino Kanade lightly bit down on his straw, repeatedly chanting Shirou Shiratsuyu's name in his mind.

Shirou Shiratsuyu... Shirou Shiratsuyu... The name sounds familiar. Since I remember him, even if he isn't the Murderer, he must be someone from the story.

"Can I ask why you're looking for Senior Shiratsumire? He dropped out a while ago, saying that he had found something he wanted to do. I haven't been in contact with him for some time either." Kirito Kurogiri looked troubled. "I have a bad feeling about this. Why are you looking for him? Can you tell me?"

Ryougi Shiki clicked her tongue internally and kicked Higashino Kanade's chair under the table. The meaning was clear: It was your idea, so you deal with it.

Higashino Kanade did not answer. Instead, he glanced at the clock hanging on the wall. Judging by the time, she should be here by now.

"Big brother!!"

A familiar voice entered Kirito Kurogiri's ears. He turned around and said in surprise, "Kirie, why are you here?"

The newcomer was a girl around Higashino Kanade's age. She wore a black skirt, a white shirt beneath a red outer jacket, and had long, glossy black hair.

She was Kirito Kurogiri's biological younger sister, Kirie Kurogiri.

Kirie Kurogiri swept her gaze over Kirito Kurogiri, then spotted Ryougi Shiki beside him. Her expression turned even uglier, and her eyes filled with sharp hostility.

If looks could kill, Ryougi Shiki would have already been covered in knives.

"Kirie?" Kirito Kurogiri asked tentatively.

"Big brother, you're the worst!"

Kirie Kurogiri rushed up to Kirito Kurogiri and viciously pounded him with her little fists.

"Kirie, stop hitting me. Why are you doing this?"

"You still have the nerve to ask why? You clearly promised to help me study over the weekend, but the moment you got a call, you ran off! So you came here to date another woman! Do you even care about me, your little sister?" Kirie Kurogiri's punches sped up again.

"Kirie, your big brother has something to take care of too. Once I'm done, I'll go home and help you study, okay?"

"Something to take care of? Dating a woman? Fix your attitude right now and come home with me immediately!"

Kirie Kurogiri grabbed Kirito Kurogiri's hand and dragged him away. Kirito Kurogiri glanced at Ryougi Shiki as though hesitating over something, but Kirie Kurogiri gave him no time to hesitate and hauled him straight out of McDonald's.

Ryougi Shiki looked at Higashino Kanade and noticed that he was secretly laughing, unable to stop himself.

"You called his sister over?"

Of course I did!

If I didn't call his sister over to catch him cheating, was I supposed to let Kirito Kurogiri build a relationship with you?

You're allowed to call over my love rival, but I'm not allowed to call over yours?

"No, no. I don't even know her."

Higashino Kanade put on an innocent expression, but the smile he could not suppress at the corners of his mouth explained everything.

Higashino Kanade had obtained the Kurogiri family's number when he hypnotized Akimichi Daisuke last time. The moment Ryougi Shiki called Kirito Kurogiri, Higashino Kanade notified Kirie Kurogiri to come catch him cheating.

On the road to love, Higashino Kanade and Kirie Kurogiri were allies on the same front!

"Hmph. You're young, but you have quite a few schemes. Still, you did solve a problem for us. If Kurogiri learned the truth, he would definitely stop us."

Ryougi Shiki did not resent Higashino Kanade for acting on his own, nor was she jealous because Kirie Kurogiri had appeared. Kirito Kurogiri had always been the one pursuing Ryougi Shiki, and her affection for him had not reached the point where she would get jealous over him.

"Now that we have the number, what are you planning to do next?"

"Give me your phone for a moment."

Ryougi Shiki handed her phone to Higashino Kanade. He took out his own phone and rapidly pressed a series of buttons.

After a notification sound, Higashino Kanade's name appeared in Ryougi Shiki's contacts.

"Don't use my phone to do strange things!"

Ryougi Shiki grabbed Higashino Kanade by the neck with one hand and pinned him to the table.

Higashino Kanade hurriedly begged for mercy. "It's for easier communication. You don't want a Toad coming to find you every day, do you?"

Thinking of the Toad that had crawled up to her window last night, Ryougi Shiki felt that Higashino Kanade had a point. They were partners now, so keeping each other's contact information was only natural.

Still, she hated how he had acted on his own. Their relationship had not yet reached that level.

"Don't let it happen again." Ryougi Shiki released him, her expression still cold and proud.

She's acting tsundere. I like it.