So many geniuses in anime! What's wrong with me joining?

"It's my sister! I'm here to support my younger brother on behalf of my parents, just like you." The man seemed to have found common ground, his eyes lighting up.

But the other party didn't react at all, as if they hadn't heard him. Seeing this, the man coughed and told himself that beauties were all proud. He tried to start a conversation again: "Miss, you look so extraordinary. Your sister must be as outstanding as you, right?"

"That's true." Sakurakoji Talent looked straight ahead, deeply agreeing.

Seeing that she finally responded, the man quickly seized the opportunity. "May I ask which class your sister graduated from? Perhaps she's in the same class as my brother?"

Using your brother as bait? You really are a good older brother.

Sakurakoji Talent pointed to the center of the stage, annoyed. "There, that's my sister."

The man looked in the direction she pointed. He saw a girl with a proper and cute face, a delicate and gentle aura, looking like a little angel, standing on the podium reciting the graduate testimonials. According to the announcer's report earlier, this seemed to be the segment for the representative of the graduates.

"...Your sister is indeed as outstanding as you." He remembered his brother's bottom-tier grades and ordinary appearance. Comparing them to the girl on stage... the man fell silent.

"You've finally said something useful today," Sakurakoji Talent chuckled lightly.

The surrounding

Sakurakoji Talent looked at his masterpiece, feeling no remorse, only joy at the newly added points.

Although it was far less than what he gained from Shiina Mahiru today, every little bit counted.

Speaking of Shiina Mahiru, it had to be said that this girl was indeed endearingly simple. He had only interacted with her twice and given her a few gifts, and she had completely trusted him, leading to a massive increase in treatment points!

He had already been pleased with the "rapid progress" in his treatment this morning, and now he was completely immersed in the joy of being bathed in treatment points!

Just by attending a graduation ceremony and having a meal, the progress had increased by another 1-something percent, and it was now almost at 7%!

It seemed that as long as he continued to maintain this multi-threaded, all-encompassing time management strategy, he would soon be able to completely clear out the cancerous growth in his body!

Of course, the speed of progress was also related to how easy Shiina Mahiru was to "conquer."

Who said that children lacking love were difficult to get along with? Children lacking love were the best!

With a light heart, he hummed a tune and left the room, leaving Aoyama Nanami behind, heading to the next battlefield.

"Good morning!"

As he walked through the entrance of Starlight, on the stairs after entering, Sakurakoji Talent greeted everyone.

"Oh, it's the king of absenteeism," Ichiji Hoshika glanced at him, her tone indifferent.

"Uh, I'm sorry, it's my fault, I apologize!" Sakurakoji Talent was speechless. He walked behind Ichiji Hoshika and grinned, "Here, boss, let me give you a simple spa to relax."

"Who wants you to— Ugh!" Ichiji Hoshika was about to refuse, but Sakurakoji Talent's hands were faster. He quickly found the stiff spots on her upper body and began to massage with gentle yet firm pressure.

Before Ichiji Hoshika could react, she was enveloped in a comfortable sensation. Her muscles relaxed little by little, her complexion gradually became rosy, and she no longer resisted.

Why was this guy's technique so skilled!

Seeing that the little cat who had been a bit bristly moments ago was now completely immersed in the enjoyment of his massage, Sakurakoji Talent smiled slightly.

Massage, he was a professional! If he couldn't even do this, what right would he have to claim he was good at all household chores?

"Did anything happen while I was gone these past two days?" Seeing that the time was right, Sakurakoji Talent asked.

"What could have happened..." Just as she was about to say that, Ichiji Hoshika suddenly seemed to remember something, her eyes turned sharp again, and she looked at Sakurakoji Talent, "If I had to say something happened, there actually was one thing."

"There really was?" Sakurakoji Talent was a little surprised, and at the same time, he felt a little intimidated by her gaze. He braced himself and asked, "What is it?"

"Last night, a girl came looking for you," Ichiji Hoshika's tone was unfriendly.

The reason for her attitude just now was mostly because of this. This guy, was he really that much of a playboy outside too? He attracted so many girls that they even came to Starlight looking for him!

Did he even have her in his eyes anymore!

Sakurakoji Talent was stunned. After thinking for a moment, he had no clue and could only ask, "Which one?"

"Which one?! So you have many!" Ichiji Hoshika pushed his hand off her shoulder, furious.

"No, even if you say that, I don't know what to say," Sakurakoji Talent's expression was helpless. "Besides, you're making me sound like a philandering scumbag, but I don't remember dating anyone."

Hearing him say that, Ichiji Hoshika's anger subsided slightly, but she still seemed a bit sulky.

"Anyway, I told her you were on leave and might come tonight, so she left. I don't know if she'll come tonight." She added, "She was a very beautiful girl. Do you really not know who it is?"

Who would know who you're talking about? Sakurakoji Talent grumbled inwardly.

"...All the girls around me are beautiful, including all of you."

"Hmph, flattery won't work," Ichiji Hoshika waved her hand, though she admitted he had a point. "Never mind, you can go get busy. I've told you what I needed to."

Sakurakoji Talent walked to the workbench with a sense of confusion, wondering who the person she was talking about could be.

Thinking too much was useless. If the person had really come specifically for him, they probably wouldn't have come just once. He would find out later. Shaking off the extraneous thoughts, Sakurakoji Talent looked at another familiar figure.

"Good morning, PA. Not arranging and rehearsing band songs, what are you looking at here?" He came up behind another beauty in the store and asked curiously.

"Ah, nothing!" Startled by the sudden approach from behind, PA quickly put away her phone and shook her head nervously.

"Oh really? That's a bit suspicious," Sakurakoji Talent said with a suspicious look.

"Hahaha, not at all, it must be your imagination, Talent!" A small bead of sweat appeared on the forehead of the usually cool beauty who carried a dark aura, and she chuckled nervously.

"I hope that's the case." Seeing that she was unwilling to answer, Sakurakoji Talent didn't press further and went to the back to start preparations for the evening.

Phew, seeing his back as he left, PA breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, he didn't see what was on her phone. How would she face him in the future?

She unlocked her phone screen and looked at the top of the screen. PA pursed her lips, her cheeks flushing a light pink.

On her search history were questions like: 'How to win over a younger guy,' 'Will guys like girls who can't cook?' 'Do girls who only play games and audio equipment have the right to love?' 'What to do when the person you admire is too popular?' 'How to build common topics with someone?'...

How could she possibly say any of this!

PA held her phone in front of her nose, her body swaying. Thinking of the awkward scene just now, she squeezed her eyes shut tightly, biting her lip, her heart filled with anxiety.

Image: "Anxious PA", Location: "Images/1756212824-100446961-113772775.jpg"

As the clock hands moved past dozens of degrees, Starlight began its night operations.

She and Ichiji Nijika familiarly worked behind the bar, serving the surging crowd of customers and gradually clearing the long queues.

"Here are your orders, please take them."

After handing the food and drinks in his hands to a customer, the next person in line stepped forward as soon as the previous one left.

"What would you like to order?" he asked, not looking up from the ordering machine, the question coming out habitually.

"..."

After a long wait for a reply, Sakurakoji Talent frowned and looked up. He immediately relaxed, looking at the other person in surprise, not expecting it to be her. Recalling his previous conversation with Ichiji Hoshika, he suddenly understood. So that's how it is.

The person still didn't move, merely sizing him up with a playful smile on her face. Although she was wearing a mask, a distinctive strand of white hair revealed her identity, and her voice matched too.

"...Guest, if you're not ordering, could you please step aside? Or perhaps move behind the counter."

"Cosplay?" she asked, trying to stifle a laugh.

"Have you ever seen a cosplayer who only wears a mask? Miss Touno," Sakurakoji Talent replied helplessly.

The person was indeed Touma Kazusa, who had been using the alias Touno Kazumi and whom he had met a few nights ago. She was likely the person Ichiji Hoshika had mentioned.

"Your shop's business seems to be quite good. I came late last time and there were no tickets left," Touma Kazusa said to herself.

"Huh? You've been here a few times before?" Sakurakoji Talent asked in surprise.

"..." Realizing what she had revealed, Touma Kazusa clicked her tongue and changed the subject. "You invited me yourself, but then you weren't here when I came last night. Aren't you going to say anything?"

"Sorry, I had something come up last night."

"That's not enough! You stood me up, you should apologize with your life!"

"Isn't that a bit extreme?"