The Power of the New Badge / Flashy Feints

"As for the money, you can actually give it to them directly. I don't have the habit of spending money recklessly; my living expenses are enough for me."

"But it will be more fulfilling for you to hand it over to them than for me to do so directly. For example, they will feel more gratified and happier."

Mrs. Yukinoshita easily persuaded Fushimi Makoto.

She has two daughters and is far more experienced in this regard than Fushimi Makoto.

So Fushimi Makoto decided to go and meet him.

Perhaps to allay Fushimi Makoto's suspicions, she calmly added on the phone, "Haruno will be here later, but we can start now."

Fushimi Makoto was relieved to hear this.

Even Haruno is here, so the other party is definitely not testing me like before.

It's definitely important business.

Chapter 218 The Power of the New Badge

Mrs. Yukinoshita lived quite far from Mrs. Yukinoshita Fushimi Makoto, but his current physical condition was far beyond that of a normal person, and he wanted to test the effects of the [Delicate Badge], so he didn't choose to take a car and simply ran there.

Fushimi Makoto didn't pay special attention to anyone along the way, but the effect of the new badge far exceeded his expectations.

A young couple appeared to be chatting idly in front of a convenience store, but Fushimi Makoto accurately guessed from the excitement and anticipation in their eyes that they were going to a hotel.

A couple walked past Fushimi Makoto with an Akita dog. He observed the dog for a couple of seconds and immediately noticed that it was sick and had health problems, but the couple was completely unaware.

There are many, many more similar discoveries.

Fushimi Makoto thoroughly enjoyed watching the whole process.

Through several experiments, he discovered that the effective range of the [Delicate Badge] was far less than that of the previous badges and auras.

However, this is actually better. If the new badge has a huge range, then if he is even slightly distracted, all sorts of random information will flood his brain.

Even though his body is now different from ordinary people, he doesn't want to accept information that he doesn't need.

This phenomenon reminded him of a certain Nan God, whose abilities were even more heaven-defying.

As he passed by a familiar cat café, he saw an unexpected figure.

"Senior?"

Fushimi Makoto took the initiative to greet her, and today Utaha was wearing black stockings again.

Excellent, excellent.

"Are you out for a walk?" Utaha asked, Fushimi Makoto's hands were empty, assuming he hadn't gone out to buy anything.

"No, I have an appointment with an elder, and I'm going to her house now to discuss some important matters."

Fushimi Makoto didn't give a specific explanation because he had already realized that Utaha didn't like Mrs. Yukinoshita.

To be more precise, it's a mixture of longing and resistance.

After all, that beautiful woman is the top-tier version of Yukino.

"If you have important business to attend to, why did you stop to greet me?" Utaha wasn't interested in the elder he mentioned.

"We're all so familiar with each other, we can't just pretend we didn't see each other on the street, can we?" Fushimi Makoto glanced at the cat café behind the other person, the very same shop he had brought Yukino to before.

He was puzzled, so he asked directly, "Senior, are you planning to go to a cat cafe to relax?"

"I guess so. I was chatting with Yukinoshita before, and she mentioned it briefly. She only has two ways to relax: reading and watching cats."

"That's definitely something she would say."

"She also said that you recommended this cat cafe."

"Yes."

Seeing that he readily admitted it, Utaha deliberately smiled and invited, "Since you don't seem to be in a hurry, would you like to come in and sit with me for a while?"

"If you're genuinely inviting me, then I'd definitely be willing." Fushimi Makoto could tell she was joking.

"Oh, so can I take that to mean you prefer being with me to doing business?" Utaha started using her tactics.

To everyone's Fushimi Makoto replied without hesitation, "That's right."

Utaha choked for a moment.

She never expected the other party to be so decisive.

Although I was somewhat pleased, his decisiveness meant that I couldn't use the excuse I had prepared.

Utaha thought for a moment and decided to try a different approach, "Thank you for your honesty, I'm very happy. I'd like to take this opportunity to ask you, if you weren't going to see your elders for important business today, but instead went to see Yukinoshita, what would you choose?"

If this kind of problem had occurred in the past, Fushimi Makoto would definitely have resorted to a tug-of-war approach.

But things are different now.

The new badge helped him accurately grasp Utaha's emotions, so he calmly said, "Senior, you're wrong. It shouldn't be me making the choice, it should be you."

"I?"

"Yes, if what you said is true today, then you would definitely come with me to find Yukino."

"..."

How come this guy is getting stronger and stronger?

Utaha was speechless for a moment.

Because that's really what she thinks.

Now that Fushimi Makoto had guessed her intentions, her second tactic could no longer continue.

"I suddenly don't really enjoy chatting with smart people anymore," Utaha, sounding somewhat helpless.

Fushimi Makoto smiled and gestured with his eyes to a few young men not far to his left, "They've been watching this area for a while now. I bet they're hesitating whether to come over and strike up a conversation."

Utaha had absolutely no interest in such things.

She knew how beautiful she was; she had been approached by people on the street before.

But then she thought, since Fushimi Makoto, she was quite interested to see how he would handle it.

So she casually asked, "What would you do if they actually came over and tried to chat you up?"

"I don't like wasting time," Fushimi Makoto said.

"So?"

"I'll just tell them directly that you're taken."

Utaha paused, a satisfied smile appearing in her eyes, but she said, "Are you trying to please me on purpose?"

"I don't think I need to do that kind of thing, do I?" Fushimi Makoto retorted.

Utaha fell silent.

A satisfied smile appeared on her face; this answer naturally pleased her.

She had always felt that Fushimi Makoto and she were very compatible, but today they seemed even more compatible.

The other person always manages to give the answer they like.

"Alright, you go take care of your business first. I'll visit your home next time I have time." Utaha didn't hide her happiness.

She was even prepared to give Fushimi Makoto a treat next time.

For example, the last time I sat on his lap...

Wait, that won't do!

Utaha suddenly recalled that she had indeed felt very comfortable during their intimate encounter last time, but the problem was that he would tear her stockings!

Stockings cost money too...

After the two parted ways, this time Fushimi Makoto was not distracted and went straight to Mrs. Yukinoshita's house.

"Makoto, please have a seat. I'll go make some tea."

Mrs. Yukinoshita was dressed in a well-tailored home outfit, her smile gentle and warm, giving her an air of intellectual beauty.

"OK."

Fushimi Makoto responded politely, remaining outwardly calm, but inwardly he was filled with doubt.

He discovered through the [Delicate Badge] that the other person appeared calm but was actually nervous inside.

What is your aunt so nervous about?

With so few clues, Fushimi Makoto really has no way of getting an answer.

As Mrs. Yukinoshita poured tea and took her seat, the tension he sensed became increasingly apparent.

However, Mrs. Yukinoshita controlled her expression very well; if you only looked at the surface, you really couldn't find a single flaw.

The beautiful woman first handed a bag containing cash to Fushimi Makoto, and then started talking about Yukino's new short film project.

She planned to visit her daughter on set during the summer vacation, but she didn't want to interfere with her daughter's important matters, so she wanted to ask Fushimi Makoto if he had any good ideas.

Fushimi Makoto knew these were just excuses she used to hide her true feelings, but he still replied, "You just need to act as usual."

"The same as usual?"

"Yes, your relationship with Yukino is getting better and better, and she no longer has the same resistance towards you as before, so I think she would be very happy if you visited her on set more often."

"It seems that Makoto really knows Yukino."

"After all, we've known each other for so long."

"Is it just because we've known each other for a long time?" Mrs. Yukinoshita suddenly smiled knowingly.

Fushimi Makoto did not respond.

This time, he noticed a faint hint of unhappiness about the other person.

It shouldn't be that bad, right?

But I've tested the new badge so many times, it definitely won't go wrong.

Or was it that the [Charm Badge] had such a profound influence that it gradually changed some of her thoughts?

This time, it Fushimi Makoto nervous.

But despite his nervousness, he didn't show it on his face.

The two chatted happily for a while, and Mrs. Yukinoshita mentioned Haruno, who would probably be back soon.

Just then Fushimi Makoto's cell phone rang; it was Utaha calling.

"Excuse me, I need to take this call."

Fushimi Makoto got up and walked to the balcony.

Mrs. Yukinoshita watched his retreating figure, her beautiful eyes flickering, clearly showing the rapid changes in her inner thoughts.

Once Fushimi Makoto was out of her sight, she suddenly turned to look at her bedroom, as if she had made a decision.

Two seconds later, she got up and went to the bedroom. When she came out, she was carrying a set of pajamas.

She wanted to take a shower.

After all, she wasn't planning on going out; she could just rest later.

The problem was that she didn't close the bathroom door after she entered.

At this very moment, Fushimi Makoto is still on the balcony making a phone call.

Chapter 219 Fancy Feints

Fushimi Makoto was unaware that the living room was now empty.

He was having a serious conversation with Utaha on the balcony.

This female student in black stockings was relaxing at the cat cafe when she suddenly had a challenging idea and immediately called to inquire.

"In other words, you think you're no less capable than Yukino, and since she can direct a short film, you plan to learn from her on set after you finish working on your new book," Fushimi Makoto concluded after hearing his senior's idea.

"It's not just about studying; I'll prove to her that I'm better than her." Utaha didn't hide her competitive spirit.

Fushimi Makoto was not surprised at all.