Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Cheng revives instantly after death, retaining his Demon Blades, which are unscathed by the Demon Fire.
• He engages in a battle of endurance with Oni Rakshasa, who tries to incinerate Fang Cheng with his Demon Fire.
• After severing Oni Rakshasa's spine, Fang Cheng climbs towards his throat to reach the brain.
• Oni Rakshasa attempts to flee but is pursued and beheaded by Fang Cheng.
• Oni Rakshasa's head tries to escape, but Fang Cheng pins it down and decapitates him, taking his horns.

Character Developments

• Fang Cheng demonstrates resilience and determination, fighting despite being repeatedly killed by Oni Rakshasa's Demon Fire.
• Oni Rakshasa shows cowardice and desperation when faced with imminent death, surrendering and threatening Fang Cheng.

Significant Themes

• Endurance and perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• The fear of death and the loss of power.

Character Interactions

• Fang Cheng and Oni Rakshasa engage in a fierce battle, with Oni Rakshasa initially confident but ultimately terrified of death.
• Oni Yunjie watches the battle from afar, feeling relief and realization about her rival's true nature.
• Fang Cheng and Oni Yunjie have an unspoken understanding about the necessity of Oni Rakshasa's death for her to seize control of the Iron-Cast Palace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Cheng's system upgrades, consuming lives in the process.
• Oni Yunjie defeats Oni Rakshasa, becoming the new Ghost Lord.
• Fang Cheng helps Yuguang Kaori, earning Oni Yunjie's gratitude and an invitation to stay.
• Oni Yunjie agrees to take Fang Cheng to see the Ghost Lord's remains.

Character Developments

• Fang Cheng: Discovers the system's upgrade mechanics, learns to be more patient.
• Oni Yunjie: Proves her strength and strategic prowess, becomes the new Ghost Lord.
• Oni Rakshasa: Dies in battle, his horns taken by Oni Yunjie as proof of victory.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and succession in the yokai world.
• The consequences of one's actions and the importance of patience.

Character Interactions

• Fang Cheng and Oni Yunjie: Develop a friendly rapport; she invites him to stay, he declines.
• Oni Yunjie and Oni Takizawa: Reunite after the battle, Oni Takizawa expresses joy and surprise.
• Oni Yunjie and her supporters: Celebrate her victory, solidifying her rule over the Iron-Cast Palace.
• Oni Rakshasa's supporters: React with shock, disappointment, and anger to their leader's defeat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Oni Yunjie's ascension to Ghost Lord is accepted by the military and Ghost Samurai due to the lack of high-end combat power remaining in their faction.
• Fang Cheng explores the Iron-Cast Palace and tests his new abilities: Power of the Ghost God and Purifying Demon Fire.
• An explosion occurs during Fang Cheng's ability testing, alerting the guards but allowing him to escape unnoticed.
• Fang Cheng encounters Oni Takizawa, who invites him for a drink and shares his feelings about his family's recent losses.

Character Developments

• Oni Yunjie: Becomes the new Ghost Lord without significant resistance.
• Fang Cheng: Tests and begins to understand his new abilities, also learns about Oni Takizawa's perspective on his family's situation.
• Oni Takizawa: Reveals his understanding of the power struggles within his family and expresses his acceptance of the events leading to Oni Rakshasa's death.

Significant Themes

• Power struggles and their consequences.
• The complexity of characters and their motivations.
• The impact of family dynamics on individual emotions and actions.

Character Interactions

• Fang Cheng and Oni Takizawa: Despite their initial differences, they bond over shared interests and have an open conversation about their feelings and experiences.
• Fang Cheng and the guards: Fang Cheng manages to slip away unnoticed after the explosion, avoiding any interactions with the guards.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The handover of power is completed, and Oni Yunjie returns to her bedchamber with Yuguang Kaori and Tsukikage Hoshi.
• Fang Cheng is invited over, and the group prepares to handle the Ghost Lord's remains.
• Oni Yunjie, Fang Cheng, Oni Takizawa, and the Fox sisters enter the Ghost Lord's palace.
• Fang Cheng attempts to touch the Ghost Lord's horns but is stopped by Oni Takizawa.

Character Developments

• Oni Yunjie: Shows concern for Fang Cheng's well-being and addresses him informally ("A-Cheng"), hinting at a growing closeness.
• Oni Takizawa: Reveals a protective and hostile side when he believes Fang Cheng intends to desecrate the Ghost Lord's remains.
• Yuguang Kaori and Tsukikage Hoshi: Grow suspicious of Oni Yunjie and Fang Cheng's relationship due to her informal address and intimate tone.

Significant Themes

• Respect for the deceased and their power, as seen in Oni Takizawa's reaction to Fang Cheng's attempt to touch the Ghost Lord's horns.
• The weight of leadership and the responsibility of a Ghost Lord, as reflected in Oni Yunjie's solemn demeanor and Oni Takizawa's concern for the clan's future.

Character Interactions

• Oni Yunjie and Fang Cheng: Their relationship appears to have grown closer, with Oni Yunjie addressing him informally and showing concern for his well-being.
• Oni Takizawa and Fang Cheng: Oni Takizawa's hostility towards Fang Cheng is revealed when he stops him from touching the Ghost Lord's remains.
• Yuguang Kaori and Tsukikage Hoshi: The sisters grow suspicious of Oni Yunjie and Fang Cheng's relationship, with Tsukikage Hoshi even considering marrying Fang Cheng off to avoid competition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Oni Takizawa, previously kind and uninterested in politics, suddenly challenges Oni Yunjie about the handling of their father's remains.
• He reveals that the throne should have been his, shocking everyone.
• He uses a curse to incapacitate Oni Yunjie, Yuguang Kaori, Tsukikage Hoshi, and Fang Cheng.
• Fang Cheng discovers he's immune to the curse due to Evil God's Affection.

Character Developments

• Oni Takizawa: Reveals a hidden ambition for the throne and demonstrates powerful curse abilities.
• Fang Cheng: Discovers his immunity to curses due to Evil God's Affection.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power struggles within the Oni family.
• The consequences of keeping secrets and the truth being revealed.
• The power of curses and their limitations.

Character Interactions

• Oni Takizawa and Oni Yunjie: Their relationship shifts from sibling affection to open conflict.
• Fang Cheng and Oni Takizawa: Fang Cheng pretends to be affected by the curse to gather information.
• Fang Cheng and Evil God's Affection: Fang Cheng discovers the benefit of the affection, which cancels out the curse.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Oni Takizawa reveals his true identity as Shuten-doji, the legendary demon king.
• It's revealed that the Ghost Lord had been wary of Oni Takizawa since he was a child and had him under surveillance.
• Oni Takizawa claims that the Ghost Lord seized the throne from him and that he never intended to pass it on.

Character Developments

• Oni Takizawa: Reveals his true identity and history, displaying a chilling and tyrannical personality.
• Oni Yunjie: Realizes the complex political intrigue within the Iron-Cast Palace and is shocked by Oni Takizawa's true identity.
• Tsukikage Hoshi and Yuguang Kaori: Learn about the Ghost Lord's long-standing suspicion of Oni Takizawa and are terrified by his true identity.

Significant Themes

• Power and corruption: The struggle for power and the moral decay that comes with it, as seen in both Shuten-doji and the Ghost Lord.
• The burden of history: How historical narratives can be manipulated by the victors and the impact of these narratives on future generations.
• Familial affection vs. political necessity: The Ghost Lord's hesitation in acting against Oni Takizawa due to familial affection, despite the political necessity to do so.

Character Interactions

• Oni Takizawa and Oni Yunjie: Their dynamic shifts as Oni Takizawa reveals his true identity, and Oni Yunjie grapples with the truth about her father and Oni Takizawa's past.
• Oni Takizawa and the fox sisters: The sisters are terrified by Oni Takizawa's true identity and realize the depth of the Ghost Lord's suspicion of him.
• Oni Takizawa and Fang Cheng: Fang Cheng displays curiosity and a lack of fear in the face of Oni Takizawa's revelations, leading to a moment of shared laughter between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shuten-doji and the Ghost Lord, initially weak and persecuted yokai, become powerful leaders of the Iron-Cast Palace, defending against human attacks.
• Internal conflicts arise, leading to Shuten-doji's tyrannical rule and eventual death by the Ghost Lord's betrayal.
• Decades later, Shuten-doji is reincarnated as Oni Takizawa, the Ghost Lord's son, seeking revenge.
• Oni Takizawa regains his power and reveals his true intentions, causing tension with Oni Yunjie and Yuguang Kaori.

Character Developments

• Shuten-doji: Transforms from a weak yokai to a powerful leader, driven by hatred for humans. His tyranny leads to his downfall, and he is later reincarnated as Oni Takizawa, seeking revenge.
• The Ghost Lord: Grows from a scrawny yokai to a capable leader, initially loyal to Shuten-doji but later betrays him due to his tyranny. He suspects Oni Takizawa is Shuten-doji's reincarnation and seals his power.
• Oni Takizawa: Initially appears as a well-behaved son, but reveals his true nature as Shuten-doji's reincarnation, seeking revenge on the Ghost Lord and causing tension with Oni Yunjie and Yuguang Kaori.

Significant Themes

• Power and corruption: Shuten-doji's growing power leads to his tyrannical rule and eventual downfall.
• Betrayal and trust: The Ghost Lord's betrayal of Shuten-doji highlights the fragility of trust, even among close friends and allies.
• Revenge and reincarnation: Shuten-doji's reincarnation as Oni Takizawa explores the consequences of past actions and the desire for revenge.

Character Interactions

• Shuten-doji and the Ghost Lord: Initially close friends and allies, their relationship deteriorates due to differing views on the Iron-Cast Palace's development and Shuten-doji's tyranny, leading to the Ghost Lord's betrayal.
• Oni Takizawa and Oni Yunjie: Oni Takizawa deceives Oni Yunjie, causing tension between them when he reveals his true intentions.
• Oni Takizawa and Yuguang Kaori: Oni Takizawa's actions against the Yuguang Family cause conflict with Yuguang Kaori, who blames him for the incidents involving her family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Oni Takizawa reveals he orchestrated the conflict between Oni Yunjie and Oni Rakshasa.
• Fang Cheng exposes the siblings' true nature, preventing Yunjie from falling into Takizawa's trap.
• Takizawa demands the Entry Pass, which Yunjie and Kaori possess but refuse to hand over.
• Fang Cheng saves Tsukikage Hoshi from Takizawa's attack and engages in a gun battle with him, suffering heavy injuries.

Character Developments

• Oni Yunjie realizes the truth behind her conflict with her brother and feels regret and bitterness.
• Fang Cheng demonstrates his loyalty and quick thinking, saving Hoshi and engaging Takizawa.
• Oni Takizawa shows his manipulative nature and lack of remorse for his past actions.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and truth revelation (Takizawa's orchestration of the conflict).
• Loyalty and quick thinking (Fang Cheng's actions).
• Refusal to yield and protect important items (Yunjie and Kaori's refusal to hand over the Entry Pass).

Character Interactions

• Oni Takizawa manipulates and provokes the other characters, revealing his true nature.
• Fang Cheng interacts with Takizawa, initially trying to reason with him but ultimately engaging in a fierce gun battle.
• Oni Yunjie and Yuguang Kaori remain silent and shocked initially but later refuse to hand over the Entry Pass, showing determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Cheng and Oni Takizawa (Shuten-doji) face off in the Iron-Cast Palace's great hall.
• Shuten-doji reveals he can copy and enhance enemy abilities, making him a formidable opponent.
• Fang Cheng suggests moving the fight outside, but Shuten-doji refuses, using his hostages (Oni Yunjie and the fox sisters) as leverage.
• Fang Cheng initiates the fight using his Word Spirit Art abilities, but Shuten-doji copies and counters them.
• The fight turns into a close-quarters combat, with both fighters using blood blades. Shuten-doji's copied abilities are stronger than Fang Cheng's originals.
• Shuten-doji summons ten clones of himself to fight Fang Cheng, leaving the outcome uncertain.

Character Developments

• Fang Cheng demonstrates his determination and resilience, even when facing overwhelming odds.
• Shuten-doji showcases his cunning and strategic thinking, using his hostages and clones to gain an advantage.
• Oni Yunjie and the fox sisters exhibit concern and unease about the fight's outcome.

Significant Themes

• The power of imitation and adaptation, as seen in Shuten-doji's ability to copy and enhance abilities.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent, as experienced by Fang Cheng.
• The struggle against overwhelming odds, as faced by Fang Cheng against Shuten-doji's clones.

Character Interactions

• Fang Cheng and Shuten-doji engage in a tense and brutal fight, with both displaying impressive combat skills and abilities.
• Shuten-doji uses his hostages to manipulate Fang Cheng, showcasing his cunning and manipulative nature.
• Fang Cheng's taunts and trash talk towards Shuten-doji reveal his determination and unwillingness to back down.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Cheng faces ten powerful clones of Oni Takizawa, each mimicking his abilities.
• He struggles to fight them, dying multiple times but resurrecting each time.
• Oni Takizawa reveals Dojigiri Yasutsuna, a legendary blade that suppresses immortality.
• Fang Cheng decides to face Oni Takizawa and the blade, refusing to surrender.

Character Developments

• Fang Cheng demonstrates resilience and determination, even when facing insurmountable odds.
• Oni Yunjie shows concern for Fang Cheng's safety and expresses her trust in him.
• Oni Takizawa reveals his true intentions, proving to be cunning and ruthless.

Significant Themes

• The power of determination and resilience in the face of adversity.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• The theme of trust and loyalty, as seen between Fang Cheng and Oni Yunjie.

Character Interactions

• Fang Cheng and Oni Takizawa engage in a tense standoff, with Oni Takizawa threatening and taunting Fang Cheng.
• Oni Yunjie expresses her concern for Fang Cheng, revealing her feelings for him.
• Fang Cheng reassures Oni Yunjie, promising to save her and defeat Oni Takizawa.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Cheng uses his blood and the nine Oni Takizawas' blood to create a massive flood, rescuing Oni Yunjie and the Fox sisters, and escaping with them.
• Oni Takizawa pursues, but Fang Cheng turns and attacks, detonating himself in mid-air, destroying the nine clones, and injuring Oni Takizawa.
• Fang Cheng pursues Oni Takizawa, and they engage in a physical fight, culminating in Oni Takizawa pinning Fang Cheng to the ground with his sword.
• Fang Cheng retrieves the Thunder-Strike Hammer from his shadow and strikes Oni Takizawa, paralyzing him. Oni Takizawa reveals he's a clone, and Fang Cheng burns the body to prevent reanimation.
• Fang Cheng claims Dojigiri Yasutsuna and the Thunder-Strike Hammer as spoils of war.

Character Developments

• Fang Cheng demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability, exploiting Oni Takizawa's clone ability and using the Thunder-Strike Hammer as a surprise weapon.
• Oni Takizawa shows caution by sending a clone to fight Fang Cheng, ensuring his true form's safety.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and strategy in combat.
• The power of surprise and unconventional tactics.
• The consequences of underestimating an opponent.

Character Interactions

• Fang Cheng and Oni Takizawa engage in a series of intense, strategic battles, each learning more about the other's abilities and limitations.
• Fang Cheng's relationship with Oni Yunjie and the Fox sisters is not explicitly shown in this chapter, but it's implied they are rescued and safe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Cheng defeats Oni Takizawa and burns his corpse.
• Blood Eagle arrives with Oni Yunjie and the Fox sisters, surprised by Fang Cheng's victory.
• They discuss the Entry Pass, but Oni Yunjie defers explanation until later.
• The group returns to Iron-Cast Palace, finding the Ghost Lord's corpse and remains.
• Fang Cheng absorbs the Ghost Lord's power, completing his system upgrade.
• Oni Yunjie decides to stay with her father's remains, asking Yuguang Kaori to keep her company.

Character Developments

• Fang Cheng demonstrates his strength and confidence, defeating a powerful opponent.
• Oni Yunjie shows maturity and understanding, allowing Fang Cheng to absorb her father's power.
• Tsukikage Hoshi maintains her playful and flirtatious nature.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of absorbing power from others.
• The importance of trust and understanding in relationships, as seen between Fang Cheng and Oni Yunjie.
• The theme of inheritance, both of power and knowledge, as Oni Yunjie plans to inherit her father's experience.

Character Interactions

• Fang Cheng and Oni Yunjie's relationship deepens as they work together and make decisions that benefit both.
• Fang Cheng and Tsukikage Hoshi's dynamic remains playful, with Tsukikage Hoshi teasing Fang Cheng.
• Oni Yunjie and Yuguang Kaori's relationship is hinted at being close, as Oni Yunjie asks Kaori to stay with her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The system reaches 100% completion, locking Fang Cheng's lifespan at 104.
• The system upgrades, displaying a human body diagram with fractures and introducing new functions.
• Fang Cheng discovers and experiments with the new functions: Fusion, Trade, and Upgrade, using his lifespan as 'game currency'.
• Fang Cheng finds that his lifespan is worth less than he thought, as it only increases ability proficiency by a small amount.

Character Developments

• Fang Cheng: Becomes more aware of the system's capabilities and limitations, leading to a realization of his 'poverty' in terms of lifespan.
• Tsukikage Hoshi: Reflects on her feelings towards Fang Cheng, considering using her charms to win him over, but decides against it due to his scumbag nature.

Significant Themes

• The value of life and its relation to power and abilities.
• The consequences of relying on external systems for growth and development.
• The struggle between ambition and selflessness in relationships.

Character Interactions

• Fang Cheng and Tsukikage Hoshi: Tsukikage Hoshi finds Fang Cheng in her private hot spring, leading to a silent, awkward moment between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tsukikage Hoshi and Fang Cheng have an awkward encounter at a hot spring, leading to a misunderstanding and a playful chase.
• The next day, Fang Cheng meets with Oni Yunjie and Yuguang Kaori to discuss sealing the power of the Evil God Sauce.

Character Developments

• Tsukikage Hoshi: Shows a more vulnerable side, reacting shyly and angrily to Fang Cheng's teasing.
• Fang Cheng: Demonstrates his playful and mischievous nature, but also shows respect for the serious task of dealing with the Evil God.
• Oni Yunjie: Takes on her father's role, showing maturity and responsibility in her new position as Ghost Lord.
• Yuguang Kaori: Remains silent and thoughtful, likely worrying about the implications of Fang Cheng staying in Hokkaido.

Significant Themes

• Misunderstandings and Trust: The hot spring incident highlights how misunderstandings can lead to tension and mistrust between characters.
• Power and Control: The focus on sealing the Evil God's power explores the theme of control, both over one's own abilities and over external forces.
• Responsibility and Growth: Oni Yunjie's new role as Ghost Lord emphasizes the theme of taking on responsibilities and growing as a leader.

Character Interactions

• Tsukikage Hoshi and Fang Cheng: Their interaction at the hot spring shows a playful, teasing dynamic, with Tsukikage Hoshi reacting with embarrassment and anger to Fang Cheng's advances.
• Fang Cheng and Oni Yunjie/Yuguang Kaori: They work together to address the serious issue of the Evil God, showing a level of trust and cooperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Cheng undergoes a ritual with Oni Yunjie and Yuguang Kaori to suppress the Evil God Sauce's influence.
• The ritual fails, and instead, Evil God Sauce takes control of their bodies, leading to a seductive encounter.
• Evil God Sauce, through Yuguang Kaori, reveals that she needs Fang Cheng as her Proxy and tasks him with finding her mother's body and power.

Character Developments

• Fang Cheng struggles with his growing dependence on Evil God Sauce's powers and her constant influence on his life.
• Oni Yunjie and Yuguang Kaori, under Evil God Sauce's control, exhibit more aggressive and seductive behaviors.
• Evil God Sauce shows a more direct and open communication with Fang Cheng, revealing her need for a Proxy and her mother's power.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for control and power between Fang Cheng and Evil God Sauce.
• The consequences of relying on dark powers for personal gain.
• The interconnectedness of the various gods and their origins.

Character Interactions

• Fang Cheng interacts with Oni Yunjie and Yuguang Kaori, who are controlled by Evil God Sauce, leading to a seductive encounter.
• Fang Cheng communicates directly with Evil God Sauce through Yuguang Kaori, learning about her needs and plans.
• Fang Cheng expresses his guilt over involving the women around him in Evil God Sauce's schemes, leading to a humorous exchange.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Cheng, Oni Yunjie, and Yuguang Kaori attempt to seal the Evil God but fail.
• Izanae, the Evil God, doesn't interfere and allows Fang Cheng to wake up unharmed.
• Fang Cheng gains the 'Goddess Proxy' ability, enhancing his stats and resistance against religious abilities.
• Izanae hands over the Ultimate Bliss Cult to Fang Cheng to manage.

Character Developments

• Fang Cheng becomes more cautious and aware of the power he possesses.
• Oni Yunjie and Yuguang Kaori experience a lewd dream involving Fang Cheng, causing them to feel awkward around him.

Significant Themes

• The power of gods and the consequences of their actions.
• The responsibility of believers and the intentions behind their actions.
• The struggle between good and evil, and the gray areas in between.

Character Interactions

• Fang Cheng, Oni Yunjie, and Yuguang Kaori work together to seal the Evil God but fail.
• Fang Cheng, Oni Yunjie, and Yuguang Kaori discuss the failed sealing and the power of the Evil God.
• Oni Yunjie and Yuguang Kaori bathe together after waking up, feeling awkward due to their shared dream.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Oni Yunjie and Fang Cheng discuss the Entry Pass and its connection to Ugou Mirai.
• Yuguang Kaori reveals that Mirai is the Entry Pass and was entrusted to her by the Ghost Lord.
• Yuguang Kaori explains that Mirai was never a hostage but a precaution for her safety.

Character Developments

• Oni Yunjie remains determined to become the Lord of Ten Thousand Monsters but understands her current limitations.
• Yuguang Kaori shows her devotion to Mirai, going as far as kneeling before Fang Cheng to beg for her protection.
• Fang Cheng maintains his composure and tactfulness in the face of unexpected revelations.

Significant Themes

• The importance of the Entry Pass and the competition for the title of Lord of Ten Thousand Monsters.
• The complex relationships between yokai, including the bond between Yuguang Kaori and Ugou Mirai.
• The theme of protection and responsibility, as Yuguang Kaori asks Fang Cheng to safeguard Mirai.

Character Interactions

• Oni Yunjie and Fang Cheng discuss the Entry Pass and its significance, with Oni Yunjie being open to Fang Cheng's advice.
• Yuguang Kaori interacts with Fang Cheng, revealing crucial information and ultimately kneeling to ask for his help in protecting Mirai.
• Fang Cheng listens attentively and responds thoughtfully to both Oni Yunjie and Yuguang Kaori, showing understanding and respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuguang Kaori asks Fang Cheng to protect Mirai, adopting a submissive posture.
• Fang Cheng stays in Oni Yunjie's bedchamber for a few days while she prepares for her coronation.
• Hayakawa Hideki challenges Fang Cheng to a duel, using empty-handed swordsmanship.
• Oni Yunjie is officially crowned as the third-generation Ghost Lord of the Iron-Cast Palace.
• Fang Cheng prepares to return to Tokyo.

Character Developments

• Yuguang Kaori shows vulnerability and desperation in asking Fang Cheng for help, hinting at her growing feelings for him.
• Oni Yunjie becomes more determined to strengthen herself after realizing her dependence on Fang Cheng.
• Hayakawa Hideki's obsession with swordsmanship grows, leading him to challenge Fang Cheng again.

Significant Themes

• The transactional nature of relationships, as seen in the interactions between Fang Cheng and the yokai leaders.
• The importance of self-strengthening and growth, as demonstrated by Oni Yunjie's resolve to become stronger.

Character Interactions

• Yuguang Kaori and Oni Yunjie plead with Fang Cheng to protect Mirai, showing their trust in him.
• Fang Cheng humorously interacts with Hayakawa Hideki during their duel, teaching him about the true essence of swordsmanship.
• The three yokai leaders (Oni Yunjie, Yuguang Kaori, and Tsukikage Hoshi) see Fang Cheng off, expressing their gratitude and affection for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Cheng returns from Hokkaido, driven by Tsukikage Kari, who is nervous due to her sister's warnings about Fang Cheng's lecherous behavior.
• Fang Cheng fuses abilities, gaining 'Lust Fire' and 'Lubrication', which he finds inappropriate.
• Fang Cheng and Tsukikage Kari have a brief interaction, with Tsukikage Kari becoming upset after Fang Cheng comments on her flat chest.
• Fang Cheng returns to Tokyo, picked up by Tsukikage Yuko, and heads to the auto repair shop where Nangong Saya works.
• Fang Cheng and Nangong Saya reunite, and she asks him to marry her before they can consummate their relationship, wanting him to promise not to pursue other women.

Character Developments

• Fang Cheng shows restraint and respect towards women, not living up to the lecherous reputation given by the proprietress.
• Tsukikage Kari is initially nervous but later feels safe around Fang Cheng, only to become upset after his comment about her chest.
• Nangong Saya is eager to be with Fang Cheng but wants him to commit to her exclusively before they proceed.

Significant Themes

• Trust and commitment in relationships.
• The consequences of rumors and misjudgments.
• Personal growth and self-awareness in Nangong Saya.

Character Interactions

• Fang Cheng and Tsukikage Kari have a brief, tense interaction due to her sister's warnings and Fang Cheng's comment.
• Fang Cheng and Nangong Saya reunite passionately, but Nangong Saya expresses her desire for commitment before proceeding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nangong Saya initially denies her anti-marriage stance, but Fang Cheng shows a video of her drunkenly expressing this view.
• Fang Cheng, also an anti-marriage advocate, refuses Nangong Saya's advances, leading to a tense standoff.
• Fang Cheng leaves, and Nangong Saya reflects on their relationship, feeling conflicted about their age difference.
• Takeda Masumi calls Nangong Saya, urging her to leave, unaware of Fang Cheng's return.
• Fang Cheng returns home to find Kujo Go and Sato Hayato (disguised as Junko) together, hinting at Sato's revealed sexual orientation and new relationship.

Character Developments

• Nangong Saya: Realizes her feelings for Fang Cheng but struggles with his playboy nature and their age difference.
• Fang Cheng: Stands by his anti-marriage views, remains honest about his virginity, and is surprised by Sato Hayato's new relationship.
• Sato Hayato: Disguised as Junko, is seen with Kujo Go, suggesting she has revealed her sexual orientation and started a relationship.

Significant Themes

• Anti-marriage views and the consequences of drunken words.
• Age difference and societal perceptions in relationships.
• Sexual orientation and the revelation of one's true self.

Character Interactions

• Nangong Saya and Fang Cheng: Engage in a tense exchange about their views on marriage, leading to a sexual encounter.
• Takeda Masumi and Nangong Saya: Communicate briefly, with Takeda unaware of Fang Cheng's return.
• Fang Cheng and Kujo Go: Unseen interaction, but Fang Cheng is surprised by Kujo Go's presence with Sato Hayato.
• Sato Hayato and Kujo Go: Seen together, hinting at a new relationship between them.