Chapter 11: Blossoming Riches

Chapter 11: Blossoming Riches

Ayame had never encountered anything like this before in her life.

For someone who wasn't very quick-witted to begin with, her mind was now almost completely blank.

"I... I don't have a boyfriend."

Despite herself, Ayame found the words tumbling out in response to Sasuke's question.

So embarrassing!

Never in her life had Ayame felt this shy before. It was as if she could even smell Sasuke's breath, their proximity making her heart race uncontrollably.

"Sasuke, you... you're too close."

Yet, Sasuke didn't pull away. This was the anime world—backing off would have been far too cowardly for someone like him.

He boldly declared, "So, you really don't have a boyfriend."

"Then, answer me this. Do you like me?"

Sasuke's question seemed to carry an irresistible force, compelling her to respond.

...

For the first time, Ayame experienced what it truly felt like to be a girl.

Being so close to a boy—why did it make her feel so hot?

"I... I... I don't know," she stammered.

It was only then that Ayame began to snap out of her daze from moments before.

"Sasuke, even if I have feelings for you..."

"But we can't do this!"

"You already have a girlfriend. I can't betray Sakura like that!"

Sasuke leaned closer, whispering into Ayame's blushing ear, "Ayame, I've told you before—I'm not a good guy."

"Sakura is mine."

"And so are you!"

Sasuke's overbearing declaration left Ayame utterly dumbfounded.

"Sasuke..."

But Sasuke wasn't finished. "It's not just you two. Any beautiful woman I set my sights on—I'll claim them all."

"You're all part of my harem."

As he spoke, Sasuke's overwhelming presence enveloped Ayame completely, making her heart and body surrender to him.

Ayame finally collapsed into Sasuke's arms, unable to resist any longer.

"Sasuke, you really are a bad man!"

...

"Sasuke, I... I'm willing to be your lover."

Sasuke smiled. "I'll take care of Sakura. Don't worry about her."

...

That night... was indescribable.

...

Until the sun rose outside the window.

...

"I'll make you breakfast."

Sasuke offered to prepare a meal for her—a breakfast full of love.

Ayame was both shocked and touched.

"Sasuke-kun, how could I let you cook for me..."

Sasuke replied, "Idiot. You're my woman now. Cooking for you is the least I can do."

"Sasuke—"

Ayame was overwhelmed, never imagining that Sasuke could be both so gentle and so considerate toward her.

"Stay here and wait," Sasuke said, getting up.

The previous night, Sasuke had signed in and acquired [Ichiraku Ramen Cooking Skills]. Today, he figured he'd test his new skills in Ayame's kitchen.