Yuu Hoshimiya woke up early the next morning.
But looking at the sky outside, which was just beginning to turn the color of a fish's belly, he chose to keep holding the beautiful girl in his arms and go back for a second sleep.
It wasn't until Ran Mouri got up for school and the sun was high in the sky that he finally climbed out of bed at his leisure.
Today was another typical day for being lazy.
Ever since achieving financial freedom, any normal person would lose the desire to work like a horse, and Yuu was no exception.
Whether it was being a health teacher at Teitan High or a special consultant for the MPD, he only did it because he had other motivations.
As his goals were met, that motivation dwindled day by day.
After washing up and feeling quite bored, Yuu decided to head to a nice cafe he had discovered recently to kill some time.
Ten minutes later, under the warm greeting of a young waitress, Yuu placed his order.
"I'll have the signature set meal and an iced coffee, please."
He had only intended to pass the time, but Yuu found an unexpected surprise after stepping through the door.
The beautiful detective he had just met yesterday, former prosecutor Ikumi Koshida, was sitting in a corner of the cafe with Reiko Kujo, with whom he'd had a previous "verbal spar."
Killing time alone was nowhere near as interesting as being with beautiful women.
So, without hesitation, Yuu headed toward the sofa seats in the corner after ordering.
Reiko Kujo wasn't in her uniform today; she wore black athletic pants and a layered black and gray top.
It wasn't sexy at all—far less attractive than her prosecutor's uniform.
Ikumi Koshida, however, was dressed in a vivid red qipao, revealing half of her snowy calves and her fair arms, holding a small folding fan—she looked incredibly sexy.
He hadn't expected these two to know each other... and by the looks of it, they were actually quite close?!
Yuu thought to himself as he walked over.
But the moment he arrived, he heard Ikumi Koshida talking trash about him, causing him to roll his eyes.
"...Reiko, you have no idea. That wolf looks decent enough on the outside, but he's a total lecher and a pervert."
"I just provoked him with a few words, and he tried to get physical with me right there in the drawing room."
"I accidentally got pinned into a corner, and he even grabbed my leg, forcing me into a full split, and then that guy tried to touch me with bad intentions."
"But who do you think I am? I'm a super martial artist! There was no way he was going to get his way. I poked him right in the eyeball, then used my high heels to kick off the wall and flip right over that big pervert."
"My movements were sharp and incredibly cool."
"After that, I used a leg sweep and a roundhouse kick to knock that big wolf straight to the ground. He knelt there, tears streaming down his face as he begged for mercy, crying and shouting that he was wrong."
"You should have seen it; the other detectives were speechless when they walked in. I only let him off out of the goodness of my heart, otherwise he wouldn't be able to show his face in public again!"
Ikumi was talking with great animation, her face full of excitement as she snapped her fan open, looking utterly smug.
Opposite her, Reiko Kujo knew her best friend's tendency to exaggerate and just sipped her coffee with a smile, not saying much.
"Oho? I didn't know I got poked in the eye last night, or that I knelt on the ground crying for mercy. Miss Koshida, it's a waste of your storytelling talent for you not to be writing novels!"
Hearing that familiar voice, Ikumi's expression shifted instantly. She looked up in a panic only to see Yuu Hoshimiya standing there with a half-smile.
Caught bad-mouthing him to his face, she immediately grew flustered and tried to stand up to escape.
But Yuu wasn't about to give her that chance; he sat down directly, blocking her path out.
Ikumi could only give a dry laugh. "Consultant Hoshimiya, what brings you here? Don't you have to work today?"
"Can't I take a day off?"
Yuu spoke with absolute confidence.
He wasn't lying; he could take a day off whenever he felt like it.
Reiko Kujo's eyes flickered with a strange light, and she couldn't help but ask, "Ikumi, is this the guy you said you ran into last night?"
Ikumi nodded.
Recalling her own experience of being taken advantage of by this man, Reiko realized that Yuu was a "true gentleman." It seemed Ikumi was the one who had actually suffered last night!
At that thought, a cold glint flashed in Reiko's eyes as she glared at Yuu.
Yuu didn't care at all. He grinned at Reiko, his smile sunny and handsome, his teeth dazzlingly white.
Reiko felt a surge of irritation; it was one thing to provoke her, but now he was going after her best friend too. He was a complete and utter playboy.
Just then, the pretty waitress brought a tray and placed the beef curry, iced coffee, and a specialty cake on the table.
"Please enjoy your meal!"
The waitress looked at the three of them, her eyes full of confusion.
She remembered that the women who came with Yuu last time weren't these two...
But they were just as beautiful and striking nonetheless.
Yuu spoke up, "You don't mind me sharing the table, do you? I'm starving."
He phrased it as a question, but he didn't give the two women a chance to refuse, picking up his spoon and starting his lunch immediately.
As he ate, Yuu asked, "What are you two doing together?"
Reiko Kujo said coldly, "Aren't you some kind of psychic? This shouldn't be a problem for you to figure out, right?"
Ikumi Koshida folded her fan, a provocative look in her beautiful eyes.
"That's right. Why don't you tell us what we were doing?"
Facing their scrutinizing gazes, Yuu instinctively began to process the information in his mind, analyzing the situation.
If these two beautiful legal experts had anything in common, it was that they both became what they are five years ago.
Yuu recalled that Reiko Kujo was originally a member of the Special Investigation Department, and Ikumi Koshida was the department's forensic scientist.
The two had followed their superior, Yuta Kitagawa, to investigate the Takeuchi Group construction bribery case.
The Special Investigation Department specifically handled white-collar and economic crimes.
However, the bribery case five years ago hit a dead end because the company president committed suicide.
Inspector Kitagawa, who led the investigation, was dismissed and left Tokyo. But as he was leaving, he suffered retaliation from an unknown force and died.
His subordinates were all reassigned; Reiko Kujo and Ikumi Koshida were moved to the Prosecutor's Office.
Ikumi Koshida couldn't stand the office work and eventually resigned to become a private detective.
Some of this came from scattered memories of his past life, while some had been gathered by Noah.
In any conquest, information is paramount, especially when it comes to beautiful women.
Whenever a potential target appeared, Noah would immediately gather and organize all relevant data for Yuu.
Thinking this through, Yuu understood.
"Today should be the anniversary of the death of your former boss, Mr. Kitagawa. Judging by your travel-worn appearance, you must have just come back from paying your respects."
At these words, a flash of surprise appeared in the eyes of both women.
Ikumi Koshida looked at Yuu suspiciously. "You... you aren't stalking us, are you?"
Yuu rolled his eyes and spoke with a calm, indifferent air. "That Ferrari Enzo outside belongs to you, doesn't it, Detective Koshida?"
"There are small traces of mud on the tires. Tokyo's city streets are clean and well-maintained. The most likely and closest place to get fresh mud would be the nearby Mt. Kiriyama, where the Hokke Temple serves as a Buddhist site for enshrining ancestral graves."
"Furthermore, I saw a few stray petals of white chrysanthemum and gardenia on the Ferrari's seats—the most common flowers used for honoring the dead."
"Add to that the mud on Detective Koshida's high heels and the heels of Prosecutor Kujo's shoes; you clearly picked that up walking a mountain path during your visit."
"Besides, the economic scandal from five years ago was such a major event that I still have an impression of it. So..."
Yuu shrugged and continued eating his curry.
The two women were left in awe, while the waitress eavesdropping at the counter had stars in her eyes.
Consultant Hoshimiya really is incredible. If I were to be played by such a powerful and handsome man, it wouldn't be so bad.
Unfortunately, even a "better than average" passerby beauty like the waitress no longer registered on Yuu's radar. He didn't even have the motivation to "lock-chain" her.
Even if she threw herself at him, Yuu would likely refuse.
As for why it was only a "likely"...
Well, if it only took an hour or two and he was in a good mood, he might not mind helping her fulfill a wish.
Lock-chaining a young, pretty virgin was basically an afterthought at this point.
No one cared about the doting waitress whose panties were already damp. Ikumi pouted her small mouth and grumbled, "I should have known better than to drive the Ferrari; otherwise, you wouldn't have noticed."
Yuu chuckled, finishing his curry like a whirlwind.
The chef at this place was a sexy mature woman, and her skills were unexpectedly excellent; the curry was delicious.
As the saying goes, "warmth and food lead to carnal thoughts." Yuu, sipping his iced coffee, glanced at Ikumi Koshida beside him.
She was in a qipao again, just like last night, but while last night's was purple, today's was a vivid red, looking even more glamorous.
Shielded by the table, his right hand quietly slid onto Ikumi's thigh.
Ikumi's heart skipped a beat. Her beautiful eyes darted uneasily toward Reiko Kujo across from them, but she didn't dare make a sound.
Instead, she leaned forward, resting her arms on the table, trying to use her upper body to hide what was happening.
Reiko Kujo, meanwhile, held her juice with both hands, looking deep in thought.
Seeing this, Yuu became even more excited.
There was no actual need to hide, but Ikumi's reaction was incredibly stimulating and thrilling.
Yuu grew even more daring. Relying on the cover of the table, his right hand began to move gently underneath.
A blush rose to Ikumi's face. She lowered her head slightly, her small hands restlessly playing with her exquisite folding fan.
Perhaps because she had just been bad-mouthing him, Ikumi felt quite guilty. Consequently, she didn't dare react to the invasion, fearing Reiko would find out.
Opposite them, Reiko Kujo seemed oblivious, slowly stirring her straw in the juice while pondering something.
At the corner table, Ikumi opened her small fan and began to vigorously fan her face, as if that could blow away the crimson blush on her cheeks.
Reiko Kujo, meanwhile, seemed to have opened a floodgate, continuously recounting the details of the case from five years ago.
It started when a bridge built by the Takeuchi Construction Company collapsed, causing casualties.
Subsequent inspections revealed that inferior materials had been used, leading to the company being held accountable.
The Special Investigation Unit also found that the case was linked to bribery of a politician; the company president had bribed an official to secure the contract during the bidding process.
Everything was ready for the arrest, but on the night of the raid, the president committed suicide and destroyed all relevant evidence.
However, Inspector Kitagawa found the president's secretary and had them testify to bring an indictment.
Unfortunately, the secretary recanted their testimony in court, putting Inspector Kitagawa in a disadvantageous position.
In the end, no breakthrough was found, and the case was dropped. Inspector Kitagawa then suffered retaliation.
As the tragedy from five years ago was told by Reiko Kujo, Yuu nodded occasionally and gave brief responses, pretending to be fully focused.
Reiko, being sharp, eventually noticed something unusual.
"Are you two even listening to me?"
A flash of panic appeared in Ikumi's eyes. "Ah! Yes, I am!"
"Why is your face so red? And why are you sweating?"
"It's hot! Can't you see me fanning myself? The air conditioning here must be broken; I can't feel it at all."
"Reiko, the coffee is almost finished. I remember your place is nearby. Let's go to your apartment to rest for a bit!"
Ikumi only wanted to escape the big wolf and lecher beside her as quickly as possible.
Reiko Kujo looked at Yuu. "Consultant Hoshimiya, would you like to join us?"
Ikumi immediately let out a cry of shock.
"Reiko! Why are you inviting him? Didn't we say today was a 'besties day'?"
As she spoke, she winked frantically at Reiko, hoping for backup.
But Reiko completely ignored her.
Yuu smiled, his handsome face lighting up.
"Of course. I'm quite curious about the residence of the Madonna of the prosecutorial world."
With that, all three rose to leave.
The moment Ikumi stood up, her legs felt a bit weak. She had to support herself on the sofa cushion to get to her feet.
She shot Yuu an indignant, shameful glare.
But the moment Yuu turned his head, she immediately used her fan to hide her face.
Yuu went to the counter to pay the bill, and the three walked out of the cafe.
The Ferrari Enzo and the Lexus were parked in the garage of a high-end apartment building.
Yuu, Reiko, and Ikumi got out of their cars and entered the building, taking the elevator to the ninth floor.
Reiko Kujo used her key to open the door. The interior style matched her perfectly; the walls were gray and the color palette was cool.
The place was cleaned meticulously, and everything was arranged neatly—a classic home of a single professional woman in Tokyo.
The three changed into slippers and walked into the living room.
Reiko said, "Sit down for a bit. I'll go make some tea."
With that, she turned toward the kitchen, leaving only Yuu and Ikumi in the living room.
Facing Yuu's burning, predatory gaze, Ikumi instantly felt uncomfortable. She immediately reached down to cover her beautiful white legs where they were exposed by the slit of the red qipao.
"What are you looking at?"
Yuu spoke candidly, "I'm admiring a beauty. Miss Koshida, of all the women I've met, you're the most beautiful in a qipao!"
Ikumi felt shy hearing this, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but twitch upward. She clearly enjoyed the compliment immensely.
"Though, you are also the only woman I've met who wears a qipao."
The twist came too fast, causing Ikumi's face to darken instantly.
She immediately balled her hand into a fist and swung it at Yuu with misplaced confidence, clearly having learned nothing from last night.
Yuu caught her small fist, gave it a light tug, and she instantly lost her balance and fell.
Her bulging breasts slammed heavily against Yuu's thigh. They were indeed very "loaded." Fortunately, the cushion prevented her from being hurt too badly.
Yuu chuckled, sliding his hands underneath her—one behind her shoulder and one across her belly—and applied a bit of force.
The beautiful detective was spun through the air in a circle, and when she landed, she was lying horizontally in Yuu Hoshimiya's arms, her high heels clicking heavily against the floor.
Ikumi struggled to get up, but she was pinned down by Yuu's large hands.
She immediately whispered in a panic, "I'm warning you! We're in Reiko's house! Don't you dare do anything reckless!"
Yuu reached out to tidy her messy hair, chuckling. "Does that mean I can do whatever I want if we aren't in Reiko's house?"
"No! Let go of me right now, or I'll scream! You'll be in big trouble when Reiko comes out!"
The woman was truly naive, thinking Reiko Kujo coming out would save her.
Looking at the panicking eyes like those of a cornered deer, a surge of heat flared in Yuu's eyes.
He leaned down and kissed Ikumi Koshida directly.
Ikumi was stunned instantly.
Was she just forcefully kissed?
Yuu's right hand didn't stay still either, climbing along the patterns of the magnificent red qipao and quickly reaching the highest peaks.
Ikumi finally snapped out of it, her small hands pounding against Yuu's chest, but she couldn't break his defense at all.
She refused to submit, wriggling her body like a slippery eel.
Feeling a bit annoyed, Yuu used his left hand to deliver a heavy slap to her perky butt.
A crisp smack echoed through the room. Ikumi seemed to recall her humiliating experience from last night; tears welled in her beautiful eyes as she glared resentfully at Yuu.
Yuu simply winked at her with a smile and unleashed his well-practiced kissing skills.
The beautiful detective, experiencing her first kiss, was instantly dazed.
Why does this actually feel kind of good?
As the intense kiss continued, Ikumi gradually began to sink into the sensation. Her small hands stopped pounding on Yuu and instead gripped his collar.
Finally, her eyes drifted shut, and she actually began to respond clumsily.
But suddenly, Yuu released her. Not realizing what had happened, Ikumi tilted her head up slightly, looking as if she were seeking more, only to be met with Yuu's wicked grin.
Two red clouds immediately bloomed on her face.
Yuu chuckled, "If you don't get up, Reiko is going to come out."
With that, he blew a puff of air into her small ear.
Ikumi felt like her entire body was malfunctioning, but she forced herself to stand up, her eyes glaring at Yuu.
There was a hint of "unsatisfied" in that look, which made Yuu burst out laughing.
This beautiful detective had been single for far too long; she couldn't handle this.
Actually, it was normal. Ikumi Koshida was a wealthy young lady who prided herself on being exceptionally intelligent and superior to others.
The men she met were all ordinary mortals whom she looked down upon, so she had remained single.
But Yuu Hoshimiya, with his superhuman deductions from last night, had made her see him in a new light. And with his god-tier looks, he was incredibly handsome.
Especially what happened in the drawing room—it was something she could never forget.
She wouldn't say it, but Yuu's image had taken root in her heart; she had even dreamed of him last night.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have been so cooperative during his "assault" in the cafe earlier.
With her personality, she would have lashed out at anyone else.
However, this detective who had been single since birth had zero experience in love and didn't know how to handle it, which was why she acted so "tsundere"—her mouth said no, but her body said yes.
Just then, Reiko Kujo emerged from the kitchen with a tea tray—three cups of green tea and some snacks she had made herself.
One wouldn't expect this cold, beautiful prosecutor to have such a domestic side.
Before Reiko could notice anything unusual between Yuu and Ikumi, the doorbell rang.
She turned to walk toward the door.
The moment she opened it, a tall, sexy young woman carrying bags of shopping ducked inside.