Chapter 125: Yukari’s Potential Ball-Shaped Retirement Future
Slurp~ Slurp~
"How's the taste?"
"Delicious!" Cirno and the other little ones happily responded, sipping their bubble tea with enthusiasm.
The warm, sweet drink dissipated the frustration of their homework struggles.
Watching their adorable, blissful expressions, Yukari itched to try it herself.
"Boss, got any left?"
"Marisa's practicing. Should be ready soon." As if on cue, Marisa rushed over with several cups of bubble tea.
"Got it! Try these!"
"Let's see~" Yukari snatched one and gulped it down.
Instantly, a satisfied smile bloomed across her face.
Inspired, Ran and the others gathered, sipping the sweet drink.
"It's really good."
"Boss, will this be a permanent item?"
"Yep. More flavors coming. Reimu and Marisa will handle orders."
"I'll have one daily!"
"Too much will make you fat. Moderation."
The room froze. Even the slurping ceased.
'This thing makes you fat?!'
Suddenly, the tea in their hands felt less appealing, yet none could bring themselves to set it down.
Rin chuckled, reassuring them.
"Occasional drinks are fine. You youkais have better metabolisms than humans. If worried, just exercise more. As for Yukari…"
He sighed, leaving the unspoken criticism hanging.
Yukari's eyelid twitched.
'So I'm the fattest risk here?!'
The others exhaled, subtly eyeing Yukari's waist before retreating to the sofa.
'Better control my intake… Don't wanna end up like her…'
Under their judgmental stares, Yukari glared, but clutched her tea defiantly, slumping into her rocking chair.
Just then, Mokou's exhausted voice drifted from the shop entrance.
"Boss, I'm back! Brought bamboo shoots!"
"Coming!" Rin handed his tea to Marisa and hurried over.
Only to freeze at the bruised, swollen faces at the door.
"Who are you?"
"I'm Mokou!! This bitch just targeted my face!" Mokou screeched, glaring at Kaguya, who looked equally battered.
Kaguya mumbled through puffy lips.
"You started it! And lit your fists on fire!"
Rin's eye twitched as the Sage chimed—
『 The system has detected a romance target. Added to the list. 』
『 Main quest established: "Seduce" Kaguya Houraisan 』
『 Reward: Limitless Control. 』
'Oho~ This skill's worth exploring~'
Before he could act, Kaguya speak,
"Boss! That phoenix got her console here, right? Got more?"
"Yep! Come in!"
"Reimu, show Ms.—"
"Kaguya Houraisan. Just Kaguya."
"Reimu, take Kaguya to the game consoles."
"'Kay~" Reimu, sucking on a giant cup of bubble tea, led Kaguya away.
Meanwhile, Rin grabbed Mokou and pushed her onto a chair.
"Sit. Applying medicinal liquor. If Keine sees you like this, she'll scold you."
"Works fast?"
"Yeah, but smells strong. Endure it."
"Ow."
With a wave, a bottle flew from the warehouse.
The pungent aroma made Mokou wrinkle her nose.
And when the liquor touched her wounds, she hissed in pain.
"You two went all out. Your face is swollen."
"Ow~ Gently! That bitch fights dirty. Hold back, and you lose."
"Heh. Last time, I lost. This time—OW!—I won." Mokou grinned through the pain, proud of her victory.
'Using the console as bait worked perfectly, just expensive.'
'Money worth! Maybe I'll work part-time, save up, and beat her again~'
Rin rolled his eyes, imagining the two rolling on the ground, pulling hair and throwing wild punches.
"Where's Aya?"
"Some big-tiddy lady kicked us out. Aya sneaked back in for interviews."
"..."
At Mokou's exaggerated gestures, Rin's eyelid twitched.
'Eirin? Hope Aya doesn't get caught and tested on…'
"Done. Don't lick it. Swelling should fade soon."
"'Kay~ Gonna lay low for a bit." Mokou nodded, glared at Kaguya, then scurried out.
Once she left, Kaguya approached, clutching her new console.
"Boss, got other gaming stuff?"
"Just this model for now. New releases will stock here."
"Hmm~ What about that giant drink? Smells good." Kaguya stared longingly at Reimu's bubble tea.
Imagine lounging, sipping this, and gaming… Heaven~
"We sell that! Order here!" Marisa zoomed over, eager to practice her new skills.