Bro, Sell Me One

"This... that..."

"Why don't you reconsider your suggestion to take me on as your apprentice? I think we're a good match."

Koichiro Yuuki's fingers twitched, and finally, under Kevin's increasingly hostile gaze, he revealed his intentions.

"I can trade my sister's measurements, hobbies, quirks, and so on!"

"Or, you could use the limited edition figurines, autographed posters from voice actors, or deluxe game discs that I have under my bed!"

Holy crap, no wonder Asuna Yuuki keeps giving me that "I want to kill you" look! She really is my brother!

"Alright! Pick any of Lara's bodyguards when they come back!"

At this moment, Kevin, covered in goosebumps, just wanted to get rid of Koichiro Yuuki's entanglement as soon as possible.

"No, how about you teach me?"

Koichiro Yuuki naturally remembered this mixed-blood family member who served Countess Lara, and with a smile on his face, he asked cautiously.

"Why?"

Kevin's eyes narrowed slightly, showing interest in Koichiro Yuuki's request.

"Those bodyguards spent more than half the time watching your reactions."

"So, I think you're more important to them than Countess Lara..."

"Or are you their leader?"

Koichiro Yuuki laughed heartily, making no attempt to hide his discovery. Kevin's quick reaction to the attack and his strange, almost supernatural power further confirmed this.

Sure enough, few of the wealthy children raised with elite education are easy to deal with.

Kevin raised the corners of his lips slightly, his gaze sweeping from bottom to top, almost covering every inch of Koichiro Yuuki's skin.

The handsome Koichiro Yuuki couldn't help but flinch, taking a slight step back as a chill emanated from his tailbone.

"Ahem, okay... I'll confess... the Hatsune World has had some impact on my real body."

"It seems that many of the basic gaming skills in theory can be achieved with my current physical abilities."

"Therefore, I'm more concerned about whether this change is beneficial. Since you possess superhuman strength, you should know more than I do."

"Furthermore, your subordinates even formed what was once the number one guild, the [Guns N' Roses Knights]."

"If I could master this power, I could become a hero—that would be so cool!"

Koichiro Yuuki, his scalp tingling, raised his hands in surrender and told Kevin all his concerns and considerations.

Aside from that chuunibyou (delusional) temperament, Kevin vaguely saw a resemblance to Siegfried in Koichiro Yuuki.

However, the little guy is currently just a fox cub with a bit of cleverness.

"Want to learn from me? Sure..."

Kevin's expression softened, and a strange smile appeared on his lips.

It seems like it's time to recruit the second batch of new recruits. Toda Hirano and his group can join Koichiro Yuuki under Barry or Kyoko Yamaya to experience the thrill of grueling training.

"Master, let me rub your back!"

Koichiro Yuuki grabbed a bath towel with a look of delight, wanting to offer his services.

"Get lost! I don't need it! Stay away from me if you don't want to die!"

Kevin's face darkened, and he decisively refused. He then Koichiro Yuuki out the door and continued washing his skin.

The handsome, mild-mannered man with short chestnut hair, who was turned away, couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

Just then, the doorbell rang. Koichiro Yuuki's optimistic nature calmed him down, and he returned to his room, quickly dressed, and went downstairs to Door Opening.

However, the moment the door opened, Koichiro Yuuki's smile froze as he looked at the urban woman in a red coat and office attire outside.

"Your father is parking the car, and I forgot my keys..."

"Didn't Asuna say she was going to meet up with a friend? Is she back yet?"

Kyoko Yuki took off her high heels, put them back on, and casually asked a question.

Koichiro Yuuki nodded subconsciously and then added a reply.

"Just went out to buy groceries..."

As they were talking, Asuna Yuuki and Shino Asada, who had returned with a full load of goods, walked in from the path in front of the door.

Upon realizing they were home, Asuna Yuuki straightened her back, and her conversation with Shino Asada became more reserved and elegant.

Kyoko Yuuki was very satisfied with her daughter's performance. She hung her coat on the coat rack and prepared to go upstairs.

"I'm a little tired from visiting the Gofuin family today. Asuna can prepare dinner; Mother, go take a shower first..."

Upon Koichiro Yuuki was terrified and immediately grabbed his mother's arm. Just as he was about to speak, a door slowly opened.

"Uh, I'm here as a guest..."

Amidst the strange looks from the four men, Kevin, wearing freshly dried clothes and with water stains still on his hair, reluctantly stepped out of the room to explain.

He worried that if he continued to hide, he would either have to watch Kyoko Yuki's striptease or display his own innocent body.

"What an idiot!" Koichiro Yuuki's face was filled with despair as he covered his eyes, unable to bear looking at him.

My mom is going to take a shower in the master bedroom, and I came here to cover for her. Why the hell are you showing up?!

"Are you a guest?"

Kyoko nodded stiffly, but her face was already clouded with gloom.

"But why did you go into my daughter's room?"

P. S.: I finally caught it! Speaking of the movie version of Magical Girl Illya, I almost laughed myself to death, especially the four-kill scene with the priest Kirei Kotobukiya.

Chapter 183, Section 194: Brothers, Let's Sell!

Koichiro Yuuki had been slightly backing away, suddenly felt a force kicking his heel.

The chestnut-haired handsome man staggered forward and blocked the way between Kevin and Kyoko.

"Ahem, Mother, he's a guest my sister brought. I accidentally got his clothes dirty, so I asked him to come in and wash them."

With a threatening gaze looming over him, Koichiro Yuuki had no choice but to take the blame.

"Brother, doesn't your room have a private bathroom?"

Asuna Yuuki was having a bit of a headache and could only hope that her older brother could provide a reasonable explanation to appease their mother's anger.

"I'm using it, and it's better if your guests come to your place..."

Koichiro Yuuki's eyes flickered, and a slightly innocent expression appeared on his face.

"Asuna, what did I teach you? Girls should respect themselves!"

Kyoko Yuuki noticed the siblings' subtle actions and, having lost interest in their explanations, made her own conclusion based solely on her intuition.

Although she didn't name names, her veiled words were still incredibly grating to Kevin and Shino Asada.

At this moment, Shozo Yuuki had parked his car, had also entered the living room. He frowned slightly at the scene of his wife scolding their daughter, but then helplessly let it be.

After all, Kyoko Yuki had sacrificed a lot for her family, repeatedly giving up promotions to university professorships, and had always been absolutely supportive of his career.

Therefore, out of respect for his wife, he also agreed with her strict educational philosophy.

Kevin stared at Shino, who had been dragged into this mess for no reason, a hint of anger simmering in his eyes.

"Lady Yuuki, I apologize for my impetuousness, but Asuna should have the freedom to make friends!"

Even if you, as a mother, don't trust your daughter's judgment, you should at least believe in her innocence!

Faced with this sharp question, Kyoko Yuuki's anger intensified, and she immediately responded in a curt tone.

"Human hearts are treacherous! I just don't want my daughter to be deceived by people with ulterior motives; this is for her own good!"

Kevin raised an eyebrow slightly, gave a mocking smile, and his memories of his past life were inadvertently brought to the surface.

"For her own good? So you're going to use the name of 'love' to tie a noose around her neck, tighten it, and lead her down a path called the right one?"

Kevin was once just an ordinary person, spending more time at school than at home. People who didn't know him might have thought that school was where he was born and raised.

Even after he went to university, his parents crossed out his interests in Chinese language and literature and history, and he could only choose from popular subjects such as economics and law, and English.

Back then, four years of university were more exhausting than being in prison. It's a miracle he wasn't driven crazy; it's a blessing from his ancestors.

"What do you know! I've used my own mistakes and valuable experience to painstakingly choose the best path for her, hoping this child can live a better life!"

"Isn't this enough?"

Kyoko Yuki, who usually harbors a lot of negative emotions, suddenly erupted at this moment, and the three of them instinctively avoided her.

"Enough! But too much! It's almost suffocating her!"

"Yes, you taught her proper etiquette, making her behave with decorum; you set high standards for her studies, ensuring she excels in both character and academics..."

"You kept a close watch on her feelings and life, even meticulously planning everything, including the blind dates you were set up with..."

"But did you ask her what she wanted?"

"Perhaps it's just taking a breath; perhaps it's snuggling in your arms and being pampered; perhaps it's spending some free time listening to music or playing games..."

"But did you give her a choice?"

"She is your daughter, a living, breathing person, not a potted plant that you can manipulate into various shapes at will!"

Kevin's heartfelt shout made Kyoko Yuki turn pale, though she realized several times that her behavior was somewhat harsh.

But as a woman from an ordinary family who has experienced the growing pains, she understands even more the hardships of struggling at the bottom of society.

Therefore, her daughter must be even more outstanding to deserve happiness.

However, Asuna's mindset has changed since her daughter returned from Countess Lara's private apartment.

Kyoko Yuuki gradually felt that her daughter was breaking free from her protection, behaving more and more outrageously, and intentionally trying to escape her control.

Therefore, Kevin, as the prime suspect, naturally fell in love with this doting mother.

At the same time, Shozo Yuuki, the father, noticed the moved expressions on his children's faces and began to carefully consider Kevin's words.

Because of her mother's long-standing dominance, Asuna Yuuki almost never had the courage to step forward and stand side by side with Kevin.

But her heart was filled with worry as Kevin's impassioned questioning echoed through her.

"Enough! She's my daughter, I know her needs better than you do!"

Kyoko Yuuki's words were cold and hard, clearly indicating that she did not agree with Kevin's advice.

"You know her? Okay, let's change the subject."

"What kind of person do you think your son, Koichiro, is?"

Kevin chuckled slightly, then turned the conversation to the onlookers with interest.

"Hmph! Koichiro is gentle and calm, has no bad habits, excels in both character and academics, and is well-liked by his teachers and classmates. He is the pride of the Yuuki Family!"

Although Kyoko Yuuki was reluctant to get too entangled with Kevin, he had close ties with her business partner, Countess Lara, so even if she didn't want to, she had no choice but to deal with him seriously.

Moreover, she is a strong and demanding woman. Since she has sacrificed part of her career for her family, she naturally expects perfection from her.

When talking about Koichiro Yuuki, Kyoko Yuuki's face showed a proud expression, clearly very satisfied with the success of her educational philosophy.

"Really? How about we make a bet? If it's not what you think, how about relaxing the restrictions on Asuna's marriage and friendships?"

"If I lose, I promise I won't bother your daughter anymore."

Kevin's gaze toward Koichiro Yuuki was full of mockery and pity, as he made a suggestion to Kyoko Yuuki.

Kyoko Yuuki snorted coldly, not agreeing directly, but her action of following Kevin into Koichiro Yuuki's room said it all.

"Tsk tsk, deluxe edition DVDs of the Hitman and * Devil May Cry * series, Playboy magazine, Admission Ticket to Hatsune Miku Concert, autographed books by the author..."

"Oh, a membership card for Red Drangon bar? The one in Roppongi, Tokyo? I heard it's famous in Tokyo for directly hiring prostitutes and socialites..."

Kevin carried out boxes of Koichiro Yuuki the chestnut-haired handsome man, whose body was trembling, ashen-faced.

They're pretty good at having fun, young people...

Kevin cast an approving glance at someone. He had only heard that he had a large collection, but he never expected that Koichiro Yuuki's life would be this exciting.