What happened in Focus Mode was just an accident. Although he wanted to get to the bottom of it, there was probably nothing he could do.
Besides, his writing skill had indeed improved. It had dropped from her.
He figured that maybe she had only touched his back or something. It was a little inappropriate, but not too inappropriate.
Most importantly, it completely cut off the possibility of something like that happening again.
He even considered simply avoiding contact with Shi Yu in the future and studying the materials she gave him on his own.
Focus Mode could be learned by oneself. There was no problem with that.
Of course, if Luo Zhen knew the truth, he would probably call the police and have her arrested immediately.
What kind of person was she? They had barely known each other, yet she had directly reached out to touch someone else's private parts.
He had nearly missed his chance.
All he could say was that he had noticed it and taken precautions, but it still... hadn't been enough.
For all his calculations, he had never expected Kasumigaoka Shi Yu to be sexually repressed to that extent.
Shi Yu pursed her lips as black sludge spread and churned through her heart. She knew full well that it was jealousy.
Little Zhen... should belong to her!
"Then I wish you two happiness. I'll take you over there."
Shi Yu put on an open-minded expression and smiled.
Luo Zhen had intended to pay, but Shi Yu beat him to it. That was not what they had agreed on before.
But Shi Yu merely smiled and said it was only right.
Luo Zhen walked diligently ahead while Shi Yu followed close behind, her eyes fixed firmly on his butt.
She licked her lips, as though savoring the taste of a dessert—or perhaps reminiscing about Luo Zhen's taste?
"There will still be chances."
Hitori Wanted to Become a Superstar, and Michiyo Was Eager to Make a Move
The Little Immortal Men in this world were basically a bizarre species. Everyone had already become twisted.
The world was indeed dominated by women. Calling it female supremacy was absolutely accurate.
But because men were too scarce, with a ratio of twenty women to one man, everything had become a complete mess.
It was a female-supremacy world, yet many girls were overly sexually repressed, which made these men increasingly strange.
From childhood to adulthood, they had been pampered and spoiled. Their personalities had become worse and worse, and even their thought processes were incredibly bizarre.
They were truly in a league of their own.
The most typical example was a boy Kasumigaoka Shi Yu had met at school, named Aki Tomoya.
Just recalling him gave Kasumigaoka Shi Yu a headache.
Fortunately, just look at the boy beside her. He was so pleasing to the eye, and his personality was so gentle. Simply walking beside him lifted her spirits.
But Luo Zhen glanced at her, then subtly widened the distance between them.
He felt that Shi Yu was strange, so it was better not to get too close to her.
But who would have thought that even after he moved away, Shi Yu would take the initiative to draw closer?
If it had been another boy, he would probably have flown into a rage and started yelling at her right there on the street.
But Luo Zhen had always been gentle. Besides, she had merely moved closer and made no other improper move, so he did not take it to heart.
The two soon arrived at Starry Performance Hall. From far away, Luo Zhen spotted Hitori's pink head.
He waved goodbye to Shi Yu and hurried toward Hitori.
Yamada Ryo stood leaning against the wall beside Hitori, still trying to look cool.
Luo Zhen was delighted to see Hitori and even took the initiative to pull her into his arms.
But Hitori's feelings were rather complicated, because she had clearly seen a beautiful older woman with a voluptuous figure and curves in all the right places walking alongside Luo Zhen.
Hitori's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately remembered the nightmare she had had before.
The pink-haired social anxiety girl was in a complete mess inside, while Yamada Ryo narrowed her eyes and, when no one was paying attention, stared intently at Luo Zhen's hand.
"Little Zhen, you're here. Hitori fits in pretty well with us. She'll be performing with us from now on."
"Although our coordination has plenty of problems, things have come to this, so we'll just have to bite the bullet and do it."
"Will you come then?"
Hongxia poked her head out. The fiery girl showed no awkwardness at all and directly greeted Luo Zhen.
Like a magpie, she blurted out every thought on her mind.
"Of course I'll come to Hitori's performance."
Luo Zhen tightly held Hitori's little hand, their fingers interlocked like ropes tangled together.
Hitori was incredibly shy. Her first instinct was to pull away, but Luo Zhen held on firmly.
Because Kasumigaoka Shi Yu had not left yet. She was even smiling as she approached step by step.
This woman lusted after his body. That much was certain.
Luo Zhen needed Hitori to declare her claim over him. He could not let Shi Yu get too presumptuous.
"You're Little Zhen's girlfriend, right? Haha, I hope you don't misunderstand. I'm his senior when it comes to writing."
"I only asked him out to discuss writing. I have no intention of being the other woman."
Yes, she would absolutely not be the other woman.
She would kick this pink-haired girl aside and successfully win the beauty. She would be the final victor.
At a time like this, she needed to show confidence and apply a little pressure to the person before her.
"Are you in a band? The economy is bad these days. Can you even make money playing in a band?"
"Sigh, everyone's having a hard time. My novel got cut short too, so I can only make a little money."
"Work hard. For the sake of your future life, you have to give it your all."
Shi Yu's words subtly displayed her financial strength.
Could a musician who looked so frail and completely incapable compare to a writer like her?
She was only a small-time writer now, but she would definitely become a great writer in the future.
"Many band people either wake up to reality and give up their dreams, or keep persisting only to live in poverty."
Bands were far harder to make work than novels. The little pink-haired girl's future was obvious at a glance.
Shi Yu was talking about cruel reality. Especially in this world with its poor economy, that situation was even more apparent.
Hitori blinked and followed Shi Yu's words into her imagination.
Although she and Luo Zhen together owned two homes, if they did not have a stable income in the future, life would probably be difficult.
If another economic crisis suddenly hit, things would become even worse.
Perhaps that nightmare would become reality, and her Little Zhen would be stolen away by another woman...
"Their future is solid. You don't need to worry about that."
Hitori could not speak, but Yamada Ryo stood there with one hand in her pocket.
They were bandmates, so she should say something to help.
"Don't you know? The Polygamy and Polyandry Law has already passed. If Hitori can't make money, she can just find a few more wives."
"Luo Zhen is so outstanding that there will definitely be plenty if he wants to find them. And he's talented enough to survive without relying on anyone else."
"He has many paths open to him. From the very beginning, he never needed to worry about money."
Yamada Ryo pursed her lips in a smile, her gaze subtly fixed on Luo Zhen's hand.
Why did it feel... even prettier than yesterday?
"No, that's not okay. I absolutely can't accept a development like polygamy and polyandry!"
Hitori grabbed her hair with both hands. One-on-one pure love—there absolutely could not be many-to-one!
"I'll become a band superstar. Even if I have to stake my life on it, I'll do it."
Little Ichiri was fired up. She felt as if she had suddenly become a Super Saiyan.
Yes, at critical moments, she really did show a reliable side.
Shi Yu said nothing more. She merely winked at Luo Zhen, then turned and left.
"Ahaha, Little Bocchi looked pretty cool today. It would be great if she could have that kind of drive during tomorrow's performance too."
Hongxia smiled and scratched her cheek with a finger.
The Polygamy and Polyandry Law... something so outrageous had actually passed, and all kinds of publicity campaigns had even been launched for it.
Sometimes Hongxia felt that this world was truly absurd.
"Ah? That probably won't work."
Once Hitori imagined going onstage and being stared at by a crowd, her entire body wilted.
"It's okay, Hitori. I'll be watching you tomorrow."
"If you're afraid of the crowd, then don't pay attention to them. Just look at me."
"As long as you look at me, you'll be able to calm down, right?"
Luo Zhen said with a smile. He tightly held Hitori's hand, even raising it and kissing the back of it.
"How about having a little more confidence? Believe in yourself. You're the best."
With such intimate contact, Hitori instantly flushed red, steam practically rising from her body in visible waves.
"Then, seniors, we'll be heading back first. See you tomorrow."
Luo Zhen held Hitori's hand as the two drifted away, preparing to go home.
At that very moment, Goto Michiyo had already packed up a luxurious dinner. She stood in a convenience store, preparing to buy something important.
"Mm, about this big."
She had personally measured the size, and she gestured with both hands to the convenience store clerk.
"Sorry, we don't have anything that size. Just take the largest one. Maybe... it can fit?"
The clerk wore a bitter expression.
That was a startling fact a safe little umbrella company had suddenly discovered one year.
Large-size products simply could not be sold.
After experts conducted in-depth research, they reached a conclusion.
The male population was declining, and those exceptionally gifted people with exaggerated sizes seemed to have already "gone extinct."
Over the years, these protective products had all been adjusted as well.
Every so often, they had to remove the largest size from shelves, then introduce a new, smaller product.
Simply put, the sizes were getting smaller and smaller.
"Then give me two boxes—no, give me all of them."
Michiyo swept up five or six boxes in one go.
She was spending lavishly today, buying luxurious food and splurging on these special items as well.
The reason was simple: she had helped her company close a major deal and received a large bonus on the spot.
Because of that achievement, she would soon be promoted. The family's tight finances could finally improve a little.
Why had this change happened? Michiyo felt that it was surely because she had become "confident."
The world in her eyes had become completely different.
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