wavenovel Chapter 2. The Billionaire Heiress
Chapter 2. The Billionaire Heiress
How can I earn 20 million yen in three years?
Hoshino Kaoru has thought about this question more than once.
He's done everything from working until the early hours of the morning to dealing with convenience store clerks who frequently complain, to running around the Shibuya intersection selling desserts, to part-time jobs where he had to wear bulky mascot costumes and hold up a GG sign even in the sweltering summer heat.
He originally thought that as long as he worked hard, he could get the life he wanted.
Until he got involved in the job of a hostess.
It turns out that the wages he earned working hard at the convenience store for a week could be thrown in his face as a tip by customers. When he saw those wealthy wives who spent lavishly riding in luxury cars that he could never afford even if he worked his whole life, he suddenly realized the truth.
Hard work doesn't lead to wealth; living off a woman is.
Therefore, when a real opportunity to live off a woman presented itself, he naturally did not intend to let it pass.
A lonely and fragile butterfly flaps its wings with all its might in the rain. The cold rain covers its body, and its soaked wings prevent it from flying into the sky, instead becoming its heaviest burden.
Before you lies a girl lacking common sense and who has run away from home. Her striking beauty has attracted a venomous snake lurking on the ground. If you choose to stand idly by, you will see her on the news tomorrow.
Although she is currently penniless, her true identity is far from ordinary. In reality, she is the sole heir to a trillion-dollar fortune. If you can gain her trust, the power behind her can give you anything you desire.
So—should we choose to ignore it, or bravely take the most important first step?
Looking at the transparent window that suddenly appeared in his field of vision, Hoshino Kaoru was not surprised, after all, he had been surprised once a month ago.
The only way to use the system is to provide rewards for helping young women who have reached adulthood.
"The opportunity to be a kept man is right in front of me, of course I won't give it up."
Hoshino Kaoru had no intention of ignoring the young lady who was already an adult in front of her.
[Aid mission initiated (Level A)]
[Mission Objective: Locate the serial killer and protect her from the shadows.]
He frowned, quickly thinking of the serial killer who had been frequently reported on the news recently.
The perpetrator specifically targets beautiful young girls like her, using cruel methods, and has committed several crimes within a week.
It turned out to be the case.
He got it.
Because he ran away from home, the other person has been targeted by a murderer, and if he chooses to stand idly by, his life will be in danger.
If that's the case, he can call the police, and perhaps complete the task in an instant.
However, there are risks involved in doing this.
It would alert the murderer, and without evidence, the police couldn't conduct a thorough investigation.
Moreover, the girl might escape before the police arrive, which would only make the situation more complicated and cause the mission to fail.
With that in mind, Hoshino Kaoru decided to take the initiative to do something.
"Hello, do you need any help?"
He walked to the vicinity of the utility pole, and JK in front of him raised her face, which was buried in her knees, and looked blankly at the source of the sound.
Their eyes met, and upon seeing the boy in front of her, a look of disgust immediately appeared on her face.
What are you doing here?
Looking at the face in front of him, Hoshino Kaoru remembered that she knew her.
She was a classmate in the same class, a transfer student, and rarely interacted with others.
He often keeps to himself, has a very eccentric personality, and has almost no friends.
Things are getting complicated...
Hoshino Kaoru forced a smile, somewhat awkwardly.
"Mizukami-kun, what trouble are you in, staying in a place like this so late?"
"...You were following me?"
Mizukami Orina looked wary. When she saw that the boy in front of her was the one with countless rumors in the class, she instinctively stood up, hugged her chest, and took a step back.
He deceives women's feelings, manipulates them, maintains close relationships with several women at the same time, uses his good looks to gain their trust, and then cruelly breaks up with them in the end.
The person who did all this was now standing right in front of her.
"You've got it wrong. I live nearby and just happened to see you."
Hoshino Kaoru pointed to the ramen shop radiating an orange glow not far away, her expression noticeably calmer than before.
He knew very well that the other party was wary of him, which was normal, given the numerous scandals surrounding him.
At the same time, he also understood that the scandals surrounding him were things he had never done.
He did deceive their feelings, but the real reason was simply to correct their personalities and gain rewards from the system.
As for physical abuse... that has never happened.
He is a person with principles and would never do anything irresponsible.
Hearing him say that, Mizukami Orina's expression softened considerably. She gave a faint "Oh," and then spoke in an indifferent tone.
"Is there something you need, Hoshino-kun, who's so good at manipulating women's feelings?"
Although she politely addressed him as "Hoshino-kun," Mizukami looked at him with the eyes of someone looking at trash, clearly believing those rumors.
I will definitely find the guy who spread rumors about me.
As she made up her mind, Hoshino Kaoru used her consciousness to open the transparent panel.
[Aid Progress: 0%]
Trust Level: Low
[Affection Level: Low]
[Mood Value: Poor]
[Information 1: Not available at this stage (unlocked when aid progress reaches 1%)]
This is complete hell mode...
In previous missions, he could rely on his outstanding appearance and gentle smile to quickly lower the other party's guard.
However, these weapons are completely ineffective against the students on the water right now.
Inferior is the lowest level, which means that the other party may already consider him a complete scumbag.
It is undoubtedly very difficult to get closer to her.
"I'm worried about you. It's dangerous for a girl like you to be out alone so late."
He thought for a moment, took out his phone, and came up with a solution.
Judging from this situation, it's clear that Shui Shang has had a fight with his parents and is still sulking and unwilling to go home.
In other words, he could use this to gradually make her believe in him.
Under the watchful gaze of the man on the water, who had furrowed his brow, he handed over his phone.
The above is a recent news item.
It's a heinous murder case, and the crime scene... is in this vicinity.
Moreover... the perpetrator was a deranged serial killer who specifically targeted women...
No girl could remain calm in this situation, and Mizukami Orina was no exception.
Besides, she hasn't had dinner yet. If she really encounters the murderer in the news, even if she tries to escape, she will soon be caught by him due to exhaustion.
Torn between hunger and fear, the thought of going back began to take root in her mind.
However... she quickly rejected the decision in her mind.
She can't do that, except for this one thing.
"What...what are you trying to say? I'm not afraid of this kind of thing..."
She suppressed her fear and looked around like a startled cat, hoping the other person wouldn't leave, but her face showed an impatient expression that didn't match her inner thoughts.
"What I mean is—"
Seeing that she had achieved her goal, Hoshino Kaoru put away her phone and pointed to the ramen shop not far away.
"It seems like Mizukami hasn't had dinner yet. Shall we go in and rest for a bit, fill our stomachs, and then leave?"