When Akashi woke up the next morning, even before he opened his eyes, he noticed something strange in his little hand. Instantly, he was wide awake, his eyes snapping open in surprise.
It only took a moment for him to realize what had happened.
'Oh, right. I'm a child now. This... shouldn't matter, right?'
It was purely instinctual—a habit he hadn't shaken, even after his transformation. The thought left him exasperated with himself, but he quickly moved on.
As he shifted slightly, Akashi felt something damp against his cheek. Looking down, he noticed the blue pajamas were wet.
'Did I drool all night? Seriously?'
He sighed, both mortified and confused.
'Am I that hungry? Or just this hopeless?'
Embarrassment surged through him, but he was grateful that no one else had noticed. With a sense of relief, he carefully retracted his little hand and sat up quietly.
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His focus shifted to the system interface that appeared before his eyes.
『Succubus Check-In System』
- Host: Akashi Kushikawa
- Race: Succubus (Two Forms)
- Attributes:
- Strength: 5.1 (26.1)
- Speed: 6.1 (26.1)
- Physique: 22.1 (35.1)
- Intelligence: 25.1 (25.1)
- Spirit: 30.1 (30.1)
- Racial Talents:
- Charm, Yin energy Absorption
- Skills:
- Pear God Falls (Lv2), Sugar Import (Lv1), Hypnosis (Lv1)
- Yin energy Available: 3688 (+970)
Seeing his stats, Akashi's mood brightened instantly.
'My attributes have improved! The Yin energy has increased my stats by 0.1 in all categories—an extra 0.5 points overall.'
That might not seem like much, but for him, it was steady progress.
Moreover, he had gained over 970 points of Yin energy overnight. With the current rate of 120 Yin energy points per hour, eight hours of sleep had been incredibly productive.
'This isn't just progress—it's efficient progress! At this rate, I'll gather enough Yin energy to transform back into an adult within a week.'
The thought filled him with excitement.
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However, it wasn't just the Yin energy that caught his attention. He also had three new opportunities to check in. The temptation was too strong to resist.
'Let's take a gamble.'
For good luck—or maybe just out of habit—he mischievously returned his little hand to where it had been before.
'Maybe this will give me a boost in my luck,' he thought, suppressing a smirk.
With a mental command, the system's check-in interface shimmered to life, revealing a live image of his bedroom. There, a stunning woman lay peacefully asleep in her pajamas, her expression serene and content.
Nestled against her, a boy rested within her embrace, his small hand slipping beneath the fabric of her top to rest gently against the softness of her chest. The intimate stillness of the moment was almost hypnotic, their closeness radiating warmth and quiet connection.
Moments later, the screen was bathed in a radiant glow of purple and gold, adding an otherworldly allure to the scene.
A treasure chest materialized, glowing faintly before opening. The contents were transferred directly to Akashi's mind.
『Ding! Check-In Successful. Congratulations! You have acquired: Steal (Lv1) and Awei's Eighteen Styles (Lv1).』
At first, Akashi was thrilled.
'I got something good this time, didn't I?'
But when he read the skill descriptions, his excitement quickly soured. His expression darkened, and his tiny fists clenched.
"System, are you kidding me?"
'Stealing?! Awei's Eighteen Styles?!'
Unable to contain his frustration, he mentally screamed:
'System, come out here! Let's settle this right now!'
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『Steal lv1』: Derived from the reincarnated Otherworld hero Satou Kazuma's ability. Within five meters of activating this skill, there is a high probability of stealing a small, personal item from the opposite sex!
『Awei's Eighteenth Style lv1』: Taken from 'Hitori no Shita: The Outcast', this technique belongs to Feng Baobao's repertoire of physical combat skills. Specific moves include "Old Man Push Cart," "Poison Dragon Diamond," and "Ice and Fire Two Heavens."
[Note: Hitori no Shita: The Outcast is an anime with 2 seasons. It's quite good actually. It's a Japanese dub.]
Note: Due to the host's lack of Qi energy, these techniques cannot be performed in combat. However, they 'can' still serve as boudoir techniques!
Akashi stared blankly at the system screen.
"What the hell is this?" he thought.
The absurdity of the situation began to sink in. Every one of these so-called skills seemed more ridiculous than the last.
He had been excited at first, thinking he'd unlocked Feng Baobao's incredible combat abilities. But no, the system had delivered something completely off-track.
"Seriously? You gave me bedroom techniques? What a joke! I'm a killer—a trained assassin!"
Akashi gritted his teeth, feeling his frustration mount. The system seemed intent on playing games with his mentality. He lowered his head, exhaling sharply.
In this cold, cruel world, the warmth of small comforts was his only solace.
Still, this wasn't his first hardship. He'd been through much worse. Two lifetimes of experience had taught him how to maintain his composure. Gradually, Akashi calmed down. His frustration subsided as he focused on the present.
The system's notification rang out again: +20 points of yin energy.
Akashi's lips curled into a faint smile. At least it seemed like no one had noticed his actions that morning. He was relieved. Remaining undetected was a blessing in itself.
Unbeknownst to him, however, the moment he stepped out of the bedroom, someone inside quietly opened their eyes.
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The morning unfolded uneventfully. Akashi got up early, completed his morning routine, and noticed that Eri had also risen.
Dressed in her signature black suit and skirt, Eri once again transformed into a confident, striking legal queen. Her entire demeanor radiated elegance and power, and her skin seemed to glow with a newfound brilliance.
The effects of a night enriched by yin energy were undeniable—she looked years younger and positively radiant.
Eri discreetly tossed her pajamas into the washing machine, suppressing a small smile. As she moved to check on the kitchen, she froze at the sight of Akashi standing on a stool, cooking breakfast.
Her usually sharp phoenix eyes softened.
"What a thoughtful boy," she mused.
A child who could cook for others? What heartless parents would abandon someone so kind?
Of course, Eri had no way of knowing that Akashi's motivation was purely survival. He had no desire to subject himself to her infamous "dark cuisine" again. That decision was purely self-preservation.
Despite his lack of culinary expertise, Akashi managed to fry eggs and ham and set two plates of breakfast on the table. Turning, he noticed Eri standing by the doorway and called out,
"Auntie Eri, wash your hands and come eat."
Eri quickly stepped forward, reaching for a plate. "Akashi, you didn't have to go through all this trouble," she said warmly. "I should be the one cooking for you. This is your home now. You should feel comfortable here."
Akashi simply smiled, handing over the plate without a word.
After breakfast, the two of them left the house, neatly dressed.
Despite Akashi's protests, Eri insisted on driving him to Teitan Elementary School.
Meanwhile, somewhere else, a certain pint-sized detective in a blue suit—Conan—found himself in a remarkably similar predicament.