Time Loop in Anime Multiverse, I Do Whatever I Want

The male lead in her dream was, naturally, that man.

"We clearly agreed last time would be the last, but..."

She bit her lip, her beautiful eyes flickering with uncertainty.

After a while, she whispered to herself, "This time is the last time."

Yet, she didn't realize that the label of being "disqualified" had already been stuck to her for a long time.

That night, Fushimi Makoto once again experienced the incredibly gentle back-scrubbing service from Matsukaze Mayu.

It was precisely because of this time that he finally saw the light, and also saw the one among the Four Divine Beasts who was most attractive to men.

One could only say that she was worthy of being one of the Four Divine Beasts.

Truly divine and beastly indeed.

Just seeing it, one could almost feel the might of a tiger's roar.

Fushimi Makoto didn't head back until nine in the evening.

He had originally wanted to stay there a while longer to keep her company.

After all, the divine beast had been disturbed by a Tangible Hand and frightened, so she was in need of comfort.

But Matsukaze Mayu was shy to the point of breaking this time, so she simply pushed him out the door.

However, before the door closed, her voice was as faint as a mosquito's hum, pitifully small as she said, "It's not like there won't be another chance in the future, just go back and rest for now."

As soon as Fushimi Makoto left, Matsukaze Mayu finally made it back to the sofa and collapsed onto it, limp and soft.

Her eyes were so hazy they seemed to be trailing off.

"That man is so bad, always knowing how to get handsy."

She murmured.

In reality, she understood that if she hadn't been willing, how could Fushimi Makoto have taken advantage of her with his hands?

Moreover, that feeling was completely different from when she did it herself.

It was more exciting.

And easier to...

The variety show playing on the television had reached a critical moment; the invited guest was sitting properly by the pool when the chair suddenly ejected.

Accompanied by the guest's panicked screams, the production team had a wicked sense of humor, slowing down the footage to record the guest's facial expressions frame by frame as they flew through the air.

Likewise, because it was in slow motion, when the pranked guest fell into the pool, the splashing water was incredibly conspicuous.

Matsukaze Mayu stared at the splashing water, mesmerized.

Just then, her phone rang.

Matsukaze Mayu quickly snapped back to reality and saw it was a call from Hiratsuka Shizuka.

"Mayu, let's go out to eat tomorrow, shall we? I discovered a newly opened ramen shop today; business is quite good, so I bet the taste must be excellent."

"Sure, sure."

"Eh? What's wrong with your voice? Do you have a cold?"

"No! I'm fine!"

Matsukaze Mayu jumped, feeling guilty as she spoke.

She knew that her emotions had been pent up for too long, and having finally released them, her voice was at its weirdest right now.

"Oh, as long as you're okay."

Hiratsuka Shizuka replied with a subtle tone.

In her heart, however, she was thinking, why does Mayu's voice sound so similar to how I sound when I'm relieving my own loneliness?

That's right, it must be exactly that!

The more they chatted, the more convinced the long-single Hiratsuka Shizuka became.

But in fact, Hiratsuka Shizuka had only guessed half of it right.

Matsukaze Mayu had someone to keep her company.

Whereas she, Hiratsuka Shizuka, only had those toys that required batteries for company.

Chapter 34: This Strike, Pierces the Stars!

The next morning at six o'clock.

Fushimi Makoto was in the kitchen making breakfast.

He had already decided how he would spend "today."

Yukino's task reward was to exponentially increase the speed of progress, while Nakano Ichika's reward was to increase the upper limit of gains.

And the system had also gifted him an "Old Man's Counterattack" badge.

This meant that his training regimen within the time loop was incredibly simple: as long as it didn't kill him, he would train until he dropped, and if the worst came to the worst, he would just reset and start over.

By the time he finished making breakfast, Yukino sent a greeting message: "Good morning, Fushimi-kun."

Since she had promised to greet him every day, Yukino would not go back on her word.

Once Matsukaze Mayu woke up, Fushimi Makoto carried breakfast over to her place.

Because yesterday was her first time experiencing an emergency wash-up, and because Fushimi Makoto had utilized the Tangible Hand, she was surely still feeling shy at this moment.

Fortunately, Fushimi Makoto was skilled at livening up the atmosphere, and by the end of the meal, Matsukaze Mayu had finally regained a bit of her usual self.

It was just that she would occasionally space out while looking at Fushimi Makoto's fingers.

So slender, so dexterous.

No wonder I triggered a defeat CG so quickly.

Matsukaze Mayu started letting her imagination run wild again.

Fushimi Makoto pretended to be oblivious to this.

During the last time loop, he had seen her apartment layout, but Matsukaze Mayu had just finished showering back then and was wearing her underwear.

Yesterday was different; it was a kind of beauty without any concealment.

To put it plainly: he got a hard-on.

As she headed off to school, Fushimi Makoto returned to his own home and decisively activated the time loop.

[Host has activated the time loop. This instance consumes one Experience Card and will not deduct points.]

[Note 1: Missions cannot be triggered during the time loop.]

[Note 2: The host may end the time loop or restart the day at will.]

[Note 3: Since the host has completed the novice mission, you may choose to retain any target's memories within the time loop at will.]

Oh?

New mechanics again?

Compared to when he first transmigrated and was forced into the time loop, Fushimi Makoto was in a great mood this time.

He spent his time at home doing aerobic exercise until the music teacher arranged by Mrs. Yukinoshita contacted him, at which point he took a shower and headed out.

He spent the entire morning studying.

During lunch, he received quite a few messages.

There were some from Ichika, some from Itsuki, and some from Yumiko.

He replied to them all.

Finally, there was a message from Yukino.

Yukino: [I just ran into Ichika-san, and she said you didn't come to school today.]

Fushimi Makoto: [I'm busy with important business.]

Yukino: [What important business?]

Fushimi Makoto: [I'm busy with important business.]

Yukino: [?]

Fushimi Makoto's lips curled upward: [I've been trying very hard to remind you; when discussing important business, please use the form of address reserved for formal occasions.]

Yukino didn't reply.

Fushimi Makoto wasn't flustered in the slightest and continued typing: [Could it be that you intend to go back on your word?]

Two minutes later, Yukino finally replied: [Big Brother.]

It was followed by a panda-themed angry sticker.

From this, it was clear that she had been struggling internally just moments ago.

Fushimi Makoto: [Text messages are completely meaningless.]

Yukino: [What do you mean?]

The simple sentence made Fushimi Makoto feel as if he could see her angry little face.

Fushimi Makoto wasn't afraid of such things.

He dialed a voice call directly.

Three seconds later, Yukino answered: "What do you mean?"

The anger in her voice was not concealed in the slightest.

Fushimi Makoto: "Please change your form of address when discussing important business."

He instantly heard the sound of Yukino taking a deep breath.

The next moment, Yukino said coldly: "Do you think this is fun?"

"Does my tone sound like I'm playing around to you?" Fushimi Makoto said solemnly.

Yukino didn't even bother to respond.

Fushimi Makoto suddenly asked, "Have you been studying professional photography techniques in private lately?"

This time, Yukino spoke up, her tone clearly wavering: "You guessed it again?"

Fushimi Makoto didn't answer: "How about this, I'll compile my own experience and send it to you when it's ready; it should be able to help you."

Yukino's voice remained cold: "And the price?"

Fushimi Makoto replied, "None needed. If you want to improve, then I will help you. I've studied this field for a long time, and if I assist you, your efficiency will be much higher."

"It's that simple?"

"It's that simple."

Yukino was silent on the other end of the line for a moment, before finally speaking up with extreme embarrassment: "You win, Fushimi Makoto."

Then, sounding even more mortified, she whispered, "Big brother."

Fushimi Makoto: "Hahahaha, you're so cute, brother."

Yukino: "Fushimi Makoto, you're dead!"

The call was hung up.

Fushimi Makoto continued his studies in a pleasant mood.

That afternoon, after finishing his classes, Fushimi Makoto went to the supermarket.

He had to buy groceries to have dinner with Matsukaze Mayu.

Just as he stepped out of the supermarket, he happened to run into Nakano Nino, who was also there to buy groceries.

The girl's expression was pleasantly surprised: "What a coincidence."

"Yeah, what a coincidence," Fushimi Makoto asked naturally, "You five are sisters, after all, so why are you here buying groceries all by yourself?"