I Really Don’t Want a Girlfriend Anymore

Crispy-Skinned Roast Meat, Transformer Egg Fried Rice, Sichuan Pepper Grilled Mackerel with Mashed Potatoes.

These dishes came from a cooking manga that tore clothes apart in his previous life, Haru… Shokugeki no Soma. Yuu only remembered their names, not the recipes, so theoretically, he shouldn't have been able to make them.

But the system was there to rub theory's face into the ground repeatedly.

One of the many rewards from the Yukinoshita Mine—Cooking (Expert Level)—not only turned him into a top-tier chef but could even materialize recipes in his mind, whether he'd ever made or tasted them.

No need for intricate details; just knowing the name and origin was enough for the system master to generously send the recipe to his brain, no need to exchange traditional reward points or currency.

Unfortunately, most dishes from Chūka Ichiban required Perfect-Level Cooking skills, and some dishes needing specific physical qualities and ingredients couldn't be made even with qualifying skills.

But Yuu wasn't competing in a cooking contest or saving an anorexic girl; for Sora to eat, even proficient-level cooking might suffice, let alone expert-level.

So, these dishes, filled with Yuu's gratitude to the system and Yukinoshita Haruno—

Sweet!

He had another skill to support his sister, no longer needing to hand out flyers!

Though just today, Yuu earned more than half a month's salary for an average chef, he didn't need to learn cooking at all—being a kept man was enough to live.

"How is it? Tasty, right?"

Taking a piece of fish, Yuu smiled at Sora, who was eating voraciously, devouring rice at an unprecedented speed.

Her cold face flushed, Sora ate bite after bite, puffing out hot breaths while chewing, as if she had no energy to answer.

Her thin white dress, of course, didn't tear.

After swallowing the egg fried rice in her mouth, Sora pursed her glossy, tempting lips, glanced at him, then huffed twice with slight awkwardness.

"Well, it is delicious… Can you keep up this level?"

"Of course."

"Good." Sora lowered her gaze to her bowl. Thinking she could eat such delicious food every day, she couldn't help but grin, laughing foolishly with joy.

But she quickly stopped, her expression slowly returning to its cold, even slightly tense state.

(Oh no.)

(If Yuu cooks this well every day, my appetite will skyrocket. Forget not craving potato chips—if I get fat…)

(I'll have to exercise!)

The two things Sora hated most in her life: first, being apart from her brother; second, exercising!

Thinking this, the chopsticks in her hand trembled slightly. Looking at the shimmering Transformer Egg Fried Rice before her, she found it hard to take another bite from this demonic abyss.

"What's wrong?"

Unaware of the girl's complex feelings, Yuu looked up from his bowl, staring curiously at Sora, frozen in place.

"Can't eat anymore?"

"…" Doubt flickered in her eyes. Sora wrestled with her thoughts for a moment, then suddenly asked softly:

"Yuu, if I get fat, will you hate me?"

"I'd love for you to get fat!" Yuu answered without hesitation, reaching out to pinch her soft, tofu-like cheek, flashing a doting smile.

"Silly, the more you eat of the food I make, the happier I am."

"Besides, what kind of brother hates his sister just for getting fat? Japan doesn't have that logic, especially not our family."

After speaking, Yuu thought for a moment, then added, "Sora, I know you don't like going out. Some other day, I'll buy a treadmill… no, a Ring Fit Adventure for home."

"If you're really unhappy with your weight, use Ring Fit Adventure to exercise while playing. It should help with some weight loss."

"…Promise?"

Sora set down her chopsticks, ignoring her pinched cheek, staring straight at him with clear, water-like eyes.

"Yeah, promise."

Yuu released her cheek, but Sora grabbed his hand, her soft, small palm pressing against the back of his, letting his large, warm hand rest on half her cheek, gently rubbing it twice.

Then, she closed her eyes lazily and contentedly, like a cat.

"…I want to take back what I said earlier."

Yuu was startled. "What?"

"If you use the way you treat me to trick other women, no matter what kind of girlfriend you'd get, even having tons of girlfriends wouldn't be an issue."

"Hey, am I that kind of guy…" Feeling his sister might have misunderstood him, Yuu couldn't help but grin.

"Who knows~" Sora opened her eyes, her light brown eyes smiling slightly, releasing his hand and picking up her bowl and chopsticks again.

"Anyway, only I can be treated like that by Yuu!"

She looked extremely proud, smiling.

Yuu didn't argue. After pulling his hand back, he continued eating his rice, casually asking:

"If someone else shows up—"

Before Yuu could finish, Sora slammed the edge of her bowl, her voice suddenly cold.

"I'm trying to finish my rice. Don't talk about that stuff now."

(She changes her mind so fast…)

"Alright."

Yuu sighed, silently eating his rice, saying no more.

Being too good to his sister, pouring all his love and attention into her, would cause problems sooner or later—Yuu knew this, but he never wanted to change.

Even if their sibling relationship became strange, even if Sora grew too dependent on him, Yuu would never let her be sad or lonely.

This was the oath Yuu made. The world became beautiful because of her.

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"So full—"

Sora sprawled on the sofa, letting out a slightly pained groan.

She rubbed her visibly bloated stomach, biting her lip slightly, glaring at Yuu with an angry yet spoiled look.

"This is all your fault, Yuu. You have to take responsibility!"

"Got it!"

Seeing his beautiful, frail, soft sister, looking as if she'd collapse on the sofa, Yuu flashed an excited, mischievous smile.

"Before Ring Fit Adventure arrives, I'll take responsibility by dragging you out to jog. You don't stop, I don't stop, until you're slim. How's that?"

"Not good. Hmph!"

Venting her frustration by smacking the black bunny, Sora decided to ignore him for half an hour.

Yuu shrugged, heading upstairs as usual.

After a hard day's work, he was, of course, looking forward to reviewing his harvest.

Today, his relationship with Yukinoshita Haruno made decisive progress—he officially passed her 'boyfriend trial,' showcasing his own strength, earning her respect, no longer just a toy to be played with at will.

According to the mission prompts, the closer Yuu got to the 'boyfriend form' in Haruno's heart, doing things befitting a boyfriend's behavior, the more and better rewards he'd receive.

Additionally, making her happy and satisfied seemed to be one of the 'mining' methods.

For now, not discussing how far this mission would go, Yuu gained so many rewards today because he happened to match Haruno's ideal boyfriend criteria, and their balance of status and ability was achieved.

It was like mining with a diamond pickaxe of 1000 efficiency—a smooth start would make future progress swift, with predictably abundant rewards.

Yuu's total haul from that woman was—

+ Money: 213,519 yen.

+ Physical Stats: Enhanced Constitution and Willpower.

+ Status: Muscle Control (Permanent), Presence Suppression (One-Time Effect), Strong Heart (One-Time), Walking Hormone (One-Time).

+ Special: Level UP (One-Time).

+ Skills: …

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