In Tokyo: They are heavily dependent on me

Chapter 16. The Last Chance to Survive

When he came to, Hoshino Kaoru felt his body sinking into the soft mattress, and a violent dizziness came from deep in his brain. He gradually opened his eyes and what came into view was... an unfamiliar bedroom with a red carpet.

The room was about 20 tatami mats in size, about the size of five tea rooms. Apart from the fluorescent lights, there were almost no other modern facilities in the room. Kaoru struggled to get up and smelled a very familiar citrus scent.

As her consciousness gradually returned, Xun stared blankly at the bed beneath her, which was as large as the one in a luxury hotel, as memories flooded her mind.

In the last moment of his memory lapse... he got into the black car, and he had no recollection of what happened afterward.

and......

Kaoru looked down and noticed the unfamiliar black yukata she was wearing.

The clothes... even the clothes have been changed?

He felt a chill in his body and was very uncomfortable.

Just as he was feeling helpless, the bedroom door opened.

Kaoru looked up and saw Mizukami, who had changed out of his uniform and was now wearing casual clothes, walk in.

"You're awake, Hoshino-kun."

Upon seeing her, Kaoru had a whole host of questions to ask. Mizukami seemed to understand his thoughts, sat on the edge of the bed, turned around, and looked at him without saying a word.

"What...did they inject me with back then?"

Xun gripped her neck, feeling a faint stinging sensation.

Scopolamine is a biological alkaloid that works by eliminating the brain's control over behavior, causing a short-term paralysis of the brain. Under these conditions, lying becomes more difficult than telling the truth.

"Why...did you inject me with this drug?"

"Anyone who knows my identity or has worked closely with me will be injected and interrogated. However, Hoshino's reaction was quite unexpected. Despite having taken scopolamine, he did not answer some key questions. In my impression, only someone with professional training can do that."

"Tell me, Hoshino-san, how did you manage to do that?"

Mizukami turned to look at him, his expressionless face giving off a strange sense of unease.

Xun frowned, then suddenly remembered something and opened the system panel.

He quickly scanned the 'transparent window' in front of him at a speed imperceptible to the water.

Trust Level: Medium to Poor

[Affection Level: Medium to Poor]

[Mood Value: Medium to Poor]

Suddenly, he felt his heart beat a beat slower.

Trust, favorability, and emotional value have all decreased.

He can only think of one possibility that could have caused this effect.

That is, after he was given the "truth serum," certain facts that he concealed aroused the other party's suspicion.

Could it be because of the existence of the 'system'... that his subconscious mind had no intention of answering?

In short... whatever the reason, his current situation is extremely dangerous.

He belatedly realized what was happening.

Mizukami was never a naive and easily fooled rich girl.

She is a dangerous person who can easily decide the lives of others and see through their lies.

"Could you tell me the questions that Mizukami-kun asked me?"

"Back then, Hoshino-kun said something like, 'I know your identity is unusual,' so I'm curious, how did you find out when I was hiding it so well?"

He fiddled with his fingernails on the water, his face expressionless.

Xun keenly sensed the dangerous aura lingering in the air.

Just as he guessed.

He was unaware that his classmate was actually a yakuza heiress; it was the 'system' that revealed this to him.

Therefore, his body instinctively avoids this problem.

After all, if she chose to lie, her classmates would find out immediately, which would only put her in a more disadvantageous position.

"Will I die if my answers don't satisfy you?"

After asking the question, he swallowed the saliva that had been secreted due to nervousness and looked around the room.

The room door was ajar, and there were clearly bodyguards outside.

Moreover, there is a high probability that there is surveillance in the room, otherwise it would be impossible for the young lady to push the door open and come in as soon as he woke up.

In other words, he would be killed as soon as he showed the slightest hostility or intention to resist.

Mizukami nodded slightly, her tone suggesting she had done this kind of thing many times before.

"They would be treated as spies and their bodies would be disposed of."

Realizing she couldn't just sit and wait to die, Kaoru looked at the 'transparent window'.

The mission to make "Mizukami-kun" lie was not completed.

This means that she was telling the truth.

He really is going to die.

With this in mind, he decided not to sit idly by and wait for his doom.

Enter the shop to view the items you currently own.

[Fighting Master x1]

For a fleeting moment, the thought of taking her hostage and escaping from here crossed his mind.

But this decision was quickly abandoned.

If he really did that, there would be no turning back for him.

Even if he escapes Tokyo to another city, he will still be hunted down.

Most importantly, doing this will also cause trouble for your sister.

He didn't want to implicate innocent Rin because of himself.

Kaoru looked at the skills she currently possessed.

[Charming Smile]

[Effect: You will become the center of attention for countless women. Your smile, your lips, and even the fleeting glances you cast upon them will leave an indelible mark on their memories.]

He hesitated for a second, twitched his cheek, and forced a smile.

next moment.

Mizukami was clearly stunned, his lips slightly parted, looking as if he didn't understand what was going on.

"Hoshino-kun... I..."

She gradually lowered her gaze, her eyes revealing a shy and evasive expression.

However, this moment lasted for less than a second.

Shui Shang shook his head vigorously, as if coming to his senses, and his face instantly darkened.

She stood up and stared at him coldly.

"Wha...what's wrong...?"

Xun was startled by her sudden change and hurriedly entered the system panel.

Trust Level: Poor - Poor

[Affection Level: Poor - Good]

[Mood Value: Poor - Medium]

Trust level remained unchanged, but favorability and mood levels both increased.

A charming smile really works!

However, this change did not last long.

As she entered the bathroom in the room, Kaoru heard the sound of the tap being turned on.

When she came out of the bathroom, the transparent window had changed again.

Trust Level: Poor - Inferior

[Affection Level: Good - Poor]

[Mood Value: Moderate to Poor]

What happened?!

Kaoru was startled by the result.

Everything has decreased...it's almost back to how it was when we first met.

What exactly happened? My charming smile...didn't it work?

Just as he was hesitating, Mizukami sat on the edge of the bed, his face clearly wet.

Whether it was a misperception or not, Kaoru sensed a hint of apprehension towards him on the young lady's face.

"Hoshino-kun, I've been very patient with you, and you should be grateful to me. The guys outside are already impatient. They're following orders to protect me, and you've approached me on your own initiative. Your true identity is also suspicious, and they want you to disappear at all times. So, to repay my trust in you, please don't have any illusions and tell me everything you know."

Mizukami looked down at Kaoru, who was sitting on the bed, with an irresistible gaze.

"Hoshino-kun, this is your last chance to live."