7. Temptation
"See through the lie? Psychology? Knowledge of facial expressions? Or a combination of both? β
"Neither." Rin Kiyono shook her head, "When I was three years old, I was suddenly able to tell if a person was lying. β
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"Unbelievable? I also don't expect others to believe in such a thing that is out of touch with reality. But from that time on, I sincerely hated liars and demanded that I never do such things. β
"This kind of thing means lying?"
"Of course."
It was funny, and Toru Watanabe asked curiously, "Do you like me?" β
Rin Kiyono held his forehead like he had a headache: "Are you a fish?" I just said that I hate people who lie. Do you never lie, or do you scold yourself for not being human? β
"I'm sorry, but you just thought it was a boy's curiosity, after all, I heard a girl suddenly say that she would never lie." Toru Watanabe said, "But there's no one in this world who can't lie. β
"So I hate everyone but myself." Rin Kiyono replied without hesitation.
As the sun sets in Tokyo, a flock of crows flies in from afar and skim over the Kamigawa High School campus. The girl's cold face did not show any jokes.
Toru Watanabe believed the girl's words from the bottom of his heart, believing that she was indeed an honest person, a person who never lied.
This feeling came inexplicably, and Toru Watanabe suspected that he was confused by the other party's appearance at 9 o'clock, so that he believed this kind of nonsense.
How is it possible for a person not to lie? It can't be, it's people who lie, and they have to lie.
"End of question." Rin Kiyono opened the hardcover book, "As a full-fledged member, it's okay if you want to stay, but please keep quiet." β
"No problem."
The club classroom fell silent, and Toru Watanabe faintly heard the sharp sound of metal striking, the sound of a metal bat hitting the ball.
Training for the baseball club began.
Toru Watanabe put aside the girl's business, took out the textbook, and pretended to study.
[You have a new email]
Click on.
[Temporary Event: Game time: At 16:03 on April 26th, a girl who claims to be able to see through all lies appears in front of you. γ
[Activity content: Successfully deceive the other party once.] γ
γEvent time: 1 weekγ
[Event Reward: Mind Reading/1 Million Points]
Mind reading?
This is supposed to be a daily game, right, how can there be such a superpower redemption option? The abilities in the mall are also something that humans can acquire through learning.
Toru Watanabe reopened the [Supplementary Provisions].
Although he read the regulations on temporary activities, he did not remember them, and only knew that there was no penalty for not participating.
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[250: This game does not impose any penalty on the player, including temporary activities; γ
[251: Special rewards that appear in temporary events will only appear in temporary events, and the mall will not be refreshed; γ
[252: Temporary events vary in difficulty and the degree of danger is uncertain, in principle, players are encouraged to actively participate, and players are reminded to be cautious; γ
[253: According to the basic spirit of game operation, the rewards of temporary activities are consistent with the difficulty coefficient; γ
[254: There is an almost impossible task for temporary activities, but there is no absolute impossibility for the task; γ
[255: Any illegal actions taken by the player in the game (including temporary activities), including but not limited to kidnapping, threatening, bribery, seduction, and use of drugs, have nothing to do with the game, and the player shall bear the consequences; γ
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That's about it.
In this event, looking at the outrageous one million points, you can see that it is an almost impossible task.
Although Toru Watanabe has a keen eye for mind reading, he is not hopeful.
But in this way, does it confirm the fact that Rin Kiyono can see through all lies? Even if it's not all lies, it's not just anyone, just spend a little effort to deceive the other party.
Hate everyone but yourself? If so, how does that feel?
Toru Watanabe imagined that he was surrounded by people he hated...... Well, it's not as comfortable as staying in the countryside and farming for the rest of your life.
At the end of school, when Toru Watanabe closed the sliding door of the activity classroom, he couldn't help but glance at Rin Kiyono, who was reading a book carefully.
Born in a famous family, beauty and wisdom coexist, but there is this stubbornness that can be said to be psychotic.
Pity.
After leaving the Human Observation Department, Toru Watanabe first joined up with Keisuke Saito, then waited at the playground for a sweaty Osamu Kunii, and the three of them walked together to a nearby family restaurant.
This shop, called Bawaka, is located on a corner of Shinjuku Avenue and is a popular spot for students in the neighborhood.
In addition to Kamigawa High School, there is also a university-affiliated girls' high school and a regular high school in the area, and various events are often held jointly by the three schools.
When the three of them arrived, there were already quite a few people sitting in the family dining room. There were families of men, women and children who came out to eat together, but most of them were students wearing the uniforms of the three schools.
The restaurant offers a wide variety of Japanese set menus, Western steaks, and international noodles, and the menu is not only cheap, but you can also drink as long as you order.
Toru Watanabe ordered a soba meal, Keisuke Saito ordered ramen, and Osamu Kunii ate more, ordering steak and fries in addition to ramen.
After eating less than two bites, Keisuke Saito said, "Watanabe, how does it feel to be alone with Rin Kiyono?" β
"Uh-huh???" Osamu Kunii had a large mouthful of noodles in his mouth and made a muffled sound.
Men's topics are always inseparable from these.
Toru Watanabe picked up a little soba noodles, rolled them in the soup, and sucked them into his mouth, feeling that the taste was average, and the strength was not as good as that pulled by his mother in the country.
After this mouthful, he opened his mouth to answer the curious two: "It's hated." β
"You're not going to do anything, are you?" Keisuke Saito was surprised.
"I just did what I would do if I were human."
"Hmm-" Osamu Kunii finally swallowed the food, "You made a move?" Aren't you afraid of death? Even Rin Kiyono, you dare? β
Toru Watanabe was about to explain when he saw a familiar figure at the drink bar.
"I'll go get some drinks." He picked up his cup and stood up.
"Pour me a drink." Osamu Kunii drank his soda in one gulp and handed him the cup.
Toru Watanabe held two cups and lined up at the back of the line.
In front of him was a female high school student, with model-like straight hips and a slender waist, who was passing the time by wrapping her hair around her fingers because she was bored in line.
"Tamamo-san, are you also here for dinner?"
The voice of greeting is not very energetic, but it is natural and soft, and it is very good, and Tamamo is so beautiful that she subconsciously turns her head.
is a very handsome young man, and the other party is also wearing the school uniform of Kamigawa High School - even if he doesn't wear a school uniform, Tamamo knows him.
Kamigawa High School is a well-known handsome guy, an honor student, and a poor ghost in the countryside.
Although Tamamo is so beautiful, she hates poor ghosts, but she likes the other party's appearance very much, so she shows a charming smile.
"What a coincidence, Watanabe."
Toru Watanabe said happily, "I'm going to introduce myself, I'm worried that Tamamo-san doesn't know me." β
Tamamo Haomi's small hand that violated school rules and made transparent nails was placed on her sexy and seductive lips: "How come? Watanabe, you're a handsome guy in Kamigawa, and it's caused a lot of discussion among girls. β
"Really? Tamama-san, too, is the same among us boys. β
"Huh? Are you sure? What do you say about me? β
Most people are curious about what the opposite sex thinks about themselves, especially those who are good-looking, Toru Watanabe thought to himself as he looked at Tamamo in front of him.
Aside from Rin Kiyono, she shouldn't have the time and ideas to ask what the nasty guys think of her.
At this time, the person in front of him happened to finish taking the drink and leaving, Toru Watanabe lowered his voice and said in a voice that was twice as good:
"We are all discussing that Tamamo can spend his wallet to raise it, but I don't know how much it costs a month."