Chapter 83: Yumi-chan Tastes the Sweetness of Love

Learning Ability Enhancement: The host’s learning ability will receive a fivefold boost. Whether acquiring any form of knowledge or mastering intricate and complex skills, the host can swiftly comprehend their essence, thoroughly understanding and commanding them!

The previous reward was a bit mediocre, but this Learning Ability Enhancement was actually quite good—Kitahara was pretty satisfied with it.

As the saying goes, live and learn.

Learning is a never-ending journey that spans our entire lives.

A person’s life is a path of seeking knowledge, filled with unknowns and challenges.

Possessing a learning capability far surpassing ordinary people was just like holding a magical key, capable of effortlessly unlocking the heavy doors to the treasure trove of knowledge and skills.

It allowed him to absorb the finest essence to his heart’s content, acquiring more knowledge and mastering more techniques—enabling him to continually break through his limits and create astonishing achievements one after another.

His life was destined to be extraordinary.

Mm, overall, this lottery draw was pretty decent!

Kitahara concluded in his mind.

Next up, what he needed to do was continue wining and dining Matsuda Yumi, raising her affection level to max value as quickly as possible so he could draw again.

Simply glorious!

He wondered what good things he might get during his next triple draw...

...

"Mmm..."

Accompanied by a soft, delicate groan, Matsuda Yumi slowly opened her eyes.

A moment later, as she fully woke up, a happy smile bloomed across her fair, tender cheeks—though intertwined within that smile was a slight hint of shyness.

"Good morning, Senpai!"

She parted her vermilion lips, softly greeting the man before her. Her voice was crisp, clear, and melodious to the extreme.

"Mm, good morning to you too, Yumi-chan!"

Kitahara responded to her greeting with a smile as well, his words overflowing with tenderness and doting affection.

As he spoke, he gently extended his hand, placing it on her smooth, jade-like, flawless back, caressing her lightly with immense fond love.

"If you still feel tired, Yumi-chan, you can sleep a bit longer. After all, last night... you really worked hard."

"It wasn’t that hard. You gave a lot of effort too, Senpai!"

Matsuda Yumi shook her head gently.

"Ah..."

Perhaps because she had maintained the same sleeping posture for too long, her body had gradually grown stiff and sore. She gently shifted her torso, attempting to find a more comfortable position to ease the discomfort.

However, just as she moved her position slightly, she suddenly felt a sharp twinge of pain, causing her to cry out involuntarily.

At the same time, a trace of agony that couldn’t be hidden surfaced on her lovely face.

"What’s wrong, Yumi-chan? Is something uncomfortable?" Seeing this, Kitahara asked with concern.

"Mm, it’s uncomfortable down there. It’s fine, Senpai, I can endure it."

Matsuda Yumi endured the discomfort and spoke up.

"Don’t push yourself, stay still for now. It’s all my fault for making Yumi-chan suffer."

"No, don’t blame yourself, Senpai. It’s just that I’m too useless."

Kitahara shook his head, getting up to stack two pillows at the head of the bed. He supported Matsuda Yumi to lean back against them, letting her lie down more comfortably.

Then he poured some warm water and fed it to her.

After calling to notify the waiter to bring up some breakfast, he fetched warm towels, toiletries, and other items, tending to Matsuda Yumi as she washed up.

This series of meticulous, caring actions filled Matsuda Yumi’s heart with deep emotion.

She widened her eyes, looking in disbelief at this man who was busily moving about yet keeping a smile on his face the whole time.

She had never imagined that Kitahara-senpai would have such a delicate and gentle side.

"Senpai, you are so good to me!"

Matsuda Yumi felt incomparably happy at this moment.

To be able to meet a good man like Kitahara-senpai—she had no regrets in this life.

"Yumi-chan, this is what I should do. Today, let me serve you!" Kitahara said with a smile.

After serving Matsuda Yumi breakfast, the two snuggled against the headboard together, whispering sweet nothings.

The hotel offered fresh fruit, so Kitahara peeled grapes and apples for Matsuda Yumi, feeding her bite by bite. The television was turned on, playing a show that Matsuda Yumi liked to watch.

Today, Matsuda Yumi truly felt what happiness tasted like, and just how sweet love could be!

"Ding. Matsuda Yumi’s favorability +1!"

...

It was only after enjoying a sumptuous lunch that Kitahara and Matsuda Yumi left the hotel.

At this time, it was early afternoon; the sunlight was pleasant, and the gentle breeze was refreshing. Pedestrians crowded the streets, and traffic flowed like a river, creating a bustling and lively scene.

Matsuda Yumi possessed exceptional physical stamina, and being young, her recovery capabilities were extremely strong.

After a short period of rest and recuperation, most of the discomfort she had suffered earlier had vanished.

Right now, she was glowing with energy and high spirits, with only her footsteps remaining a bit floating and unsteady.

Taking a taxi, Kitahara delivered Matsuda Yumi back home.

"Senpai, up ahead is my family’s bookstore. My father should be in the store right now. If you don’t want to face him right now, delivering me here is enough."

In the alley, not far from the bookstore, Matsuda Yumi stopped in her tracks and spoke thoughtfully to Kitahara.

Hearing this, Kitahara didn’t need to think much before speaking up: "No matter, we’ll have to meet eventually anyway; sooner or later makes no difference. Since Yumi-chan isn’t feeling well, I should escort you inside!"

"Mm, thank you, Senpai."

The bookstore was very shabby.

That was Kitahara’s first impression upon stepping into the bookstore. This shop hadn’t been renovated for at least a decade or two.

It seemed Matsuda Yumi’s family background was quite ordinary as well!

Inside the shop, a skinny, withered middle-aged man was tending to the store. As soon as Kitahara and Yumi entered, his eyes turned toward them.

His gaze was quite complex.

At first, it was filled with confusion and bewilderment, followed by curiosity and novelty, and then a tinge of sadness, alongside silence.

"Dad, this is Kitahara-senpai, the one I often mention to you," Matsuda Yumi introduced.

"Mm, I see. Yumi-chan, go upstairs and rest by yourself. I’ll have a chat with Kitahara-kun!" Matsuda Hongo said solemnly.

"Oh!"

Seeing her father acting so sternly, Matsuda Yumi didn’t dare to disobey. Giving Kitahara a look that signaled "be careful," she limped her way upstairs.

"Kitahara-kun, let’s head outside!"

"Ha’i!"

Kitahara calmly followed the skinny old man outside. He felt no nervousness whatsoever—wasn’t he just a father-in-law? What was the big deal?

If you dare treat me poorly, I’ll dare to mess around with your daughter!

"Kitahara-kun, have a cigarette!"

"Uhh... alright!"

The father-in-law offered a cigarette, and Kitahara reached out to take it.

In his past life, he used to smoke. In this life, because his original body didn’t have the habit of smoking, he had quit.

However, right now, he needed to give the old man some face.

The old man helped light the cigarette, and the two smoked in silence. Once the cigarette was more than halfway burned down, Matsuda Hongo spoke up:

"Kitahara-kun, I’ve read several of your works. They have a lot of soul; you possess a real talent for writing."

"Ha’i, Matsuda-san overpraises me. I still have many areas where I fall short!"

...

"Kitahara-kun, are you... satisfied with Yumi-chan?"

"Ha’i, overall I am extremely satisfied. Aside from a tiny little interlude in the middle, everything else was simply so perfect as to be faultless!" Kitahara said candidly.

"A little interlude, huh..."

Hearing this, Matsuda Hongo couldn’t help but knit his brows slightly, falling into deep thought. Moments later, as if realizing something, his gaze turned complex.

"Kitahara-kun, please don’t despise Yumi-chan because of this. She is a good girl... I beg of you!"