Kabukicho, located in the heart of Shinjuku district, is one of Tokyo's largest entertainment areas. When night falls, the place transforms into a dazzling sea of neon. Large billboards with glowing kanji and katakana characters adorn every corner of the buildings. The pounding music from nightclubs mixes with the loud conversations of visitors passing through the narrow sidewalks.
Ren walked calmly through crowds of people filling the streets. His eyes occasionally glanced at the various love hotels lined up along the way, with their striking facade designs and inviting names.
At street corners, young girls in minimal clothing stood waiting, their faces heavily made up with glittering makeup under the neon lights. They smiled seductively at passing men, offering "escort" services in whispers or sometimes quite openly.
The atmosphere of Kabukicho at night was indeed like this—full of contrasts of Tokyo's nightlife that never sleeps. Office workers just returning home mingled with curious foreign tourists; lonely men seeking temporary entertainment; young couples looking for privacy; and of course, various types of people with their own agendas.
'Why do I have to come to a Pleasure District like Kabukicho just to buy meat buns?' Ren sighed inwardly.
The answer was simple: because the legendary Yamada Bakery was located right on the edge of Kabukicho. The shop was famous for its delicious meat buns with a secret family recipe, which happened to be Itsuki's favorite since her school days.
As Ren turned onto a smaller street, his eyes caught something that made him stop in his tracks. Among the crowds of people passing by, he saw a very familiar figure.
"Hm? Isn't that Ito Makoto? Well, who's the woman with him this time."
Ren squinted to see more clearly. Without a doubt, it was indeed Ito Makoto, his former classmate from his first year of high school. Makoto was known as a playboy who liked to toy with women's hearts. Despite having an official girlfriend, he was notorious for secretly cheating with various women.
Unlike Ren who openly had a harem with the consent of all parties, Makoto preferred to play behind the scenes. He deceived women with false promises and sweet lies. Comparing himself to Makoto, Ren felt he was far more honorable.
'At least I'm open about my relationships with Itsuki-sensei, Masha, and Ai. Not like that bastard who likes to lie and deceive.' He thought proudly to himself.
"Hm?"
Ren was about to continue his journey when his eyes suddenly fixed on the woman walking with Makoto. The woman wore a thick coat covering her body down past her buttocks slightly, her long legs wrapped in black stockings contrasting with her white skin, and a pair of high heels that added elegance to her steps. Her stern yet beautiful face looked familiar.
"Wait... That's Sarashina-san, right?" Ren exclaimed in shock.
Sarashina Chisaki, an exemplary student who served as Vice President of the Student Council, captain of the kendo club, and President of the Disciplinary Committee. Even more surprising, she was the official girlfriend of Kenzaki Tōya, the current and highly respected Student Council President.
Chisaki had always been an eye-catching figure. Her short black hair framed a face with a unique combination—facial features that tended to be masculine and handsome, yet also possessed an undeniable feminine softness. From a distance, she could look like a motorcycle gang member with her gallant appearance, but up close, her elegance and beauty could captivate anyone like a professional model.
"Woah, I think I've discovered an extraordinary scandal."
Ren truly pitied Kenzaki, the honorable Student Council President, because his perfect girlfriend was secretly cheating with a scumbag like Makoto.
As he observed more carefully, he realized there was something strange about the way Chisaki walked. Her steps seemed unstable, occasionally appearing to tremble despite her face trying to remain calm. This was very different from the firm and confident stride she usually displayed when patrolling the school corridors as President of the Disciplinary Committee.
Driven by growing curiosity, Ren decided to use one of the Divine Authorities of Sun Conqueror that he possessed as a Campione—Heavenly Eye.
With light concentration, Ren activated his power. Instantly, an ethereal eye invisible to ordinary people appeared in the sky over Kabukicho, giving him a much sharper and more detailed view.
'Perhaps I'm the only Campione who misuses Divine Authority just for peeping, right?'
"What the fuck!"
What he saw shocked him. The Heavenly Eye had X-Ray ability, allowing him to see through any camouflage. Beneath the thick coat worn by Chisaki, Ren gasped realizing that the woman was wearing nothing—completely naked under that thick layer of fabric.
Even more astonishing, Ren could see a small vibrator attached to Chisaki's sensitive area, vibrating with varying intensity.
'No wonder her steps are unstable!'
Ren then looked at Makoto, who casually held a small remote in his hand, his fingers occasionally playing with the control button.
'So that's it. Makoto is toying with her in the middle of the crowd.'
At the same time, Ren saw Makoto deliberately pulling back a small portion of Chisaki's coat while walking, just enough to occasionally reveal part of her buttocks to pedestrians who happened to be behind them.
Chisaki's facial expression showed a mixture of shame and desire—an expression Ren never imagined he would see on the face of the Vice President of the Student Council known for being disciplined and stern.
Ren couldn't help but acknowledge that Makoto had his own expertise in games like this. Although he himself was a scumbag, he had never done anything this daring to his women.
'He is indeed a true bastard. But I must admit, that's quite creative.'
With the help of the Heavenly Eye, Ren could now clearly see the interaction between Makoto and Chisaki. They weren't just walking together—Makoto's arm was wrapped possessively around Chisaki's waist, while the woman seemed comfortable with the closeness. Chisaki's facial expression was also different from what Ren usually saw at school. Instead of a stern and disciplined face, her face now appeared soft and full of affection as she looked at Makoto.
No longer paying attention to the two adulterers entering one of the love hotels in Kabukicho, Ren deactivated the Heavenly Eye.
He quickened his pace to Yamada Bakery to buy the meat buns that pregnant Itsuki wanted.
While walking to Yamada Bakery, Ren saw another acquaintance entering a love hotel.
That acquaintance was none other than Kasumigaoka Utaha, the saleswoman who had served him when he bought a car with Hayasaka the day before.
"I meet several acquaintances just buying meat buns... This world is very small, huh..." Ren stared at Utaha standing not far from him.
Utaha, still wearing her OL (Office Lady) clothes, had her waist encircled by the hands of a fat middle-aged man. Occasionally the fat man would reach inside her skirt and directly fondle her buttocks, which made the girl bite her lip to avoid moaning.
Meeting two acquaintances coming to love hotels while buying meat buns, the corner of Ren's eye twitched. Not wanting to interfere with others, he quickened his steps to Yamada Bakery.
Kabukicho always made Ren feel uncomfortable as someone with mild mysophobia syndrome, but Yamada Bakery located on the edge of this district was the only place that sold special meat buns with a secret family recipe that Itsuki craved.
Yamada Bakery was now in sight. The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted into Ren's nose, drawing his attention away from the swirling thoughts.
"Welcome!" Greeted an old man with a white apron as soon as Ren pushed open the store door.
"Excuse me, are there still meat buns available?" Asked Ren.
The old man looked at Ren for a moment before smiling. "Of course! We just took them out of the oven. How many would you like?"
"Ten please."
Considering Itsuki's appetite, that was a normal amount according to Ren.
The old man nodded and began wrapping the still-warm meat buns. Then, Ren handed over his money and received the package, and left.