Chapter 100: Snapped
Chapter 100: Snapped
“Mom, I have something to do and need to go out for a bit.”
She approached her mother’s room and said it quietly, not sure if her bedridden mother heard her.
But looking at the time, it was about right. Kuranaga Kuraruka put on some simple makeup, changed her clothes, and went out.
She wore a hat and dressed differently than before, hoping not to be seen by anyone she knew.
Recently, there were rumors about her being seen in the red-light district, and she didn’t want these things to reach the school staff.
Arriving at the meeting spot, she could see the woman she was supposed to meet.
“Little Kuraruka, long time no see.”
The brown-haired woman wore a knit sweater and a fitted long skirt, exuding a lazy, mature aura. Just standing on this street, men would occasionally come to hit on her.
“Hello, Miss Moriyama.”
She seemed a bit late.
“Sorry, I think I’m late.”
“It’s alright.”
Miss Moriyama, just like the first time they met, wore a bright, cheerful smile.
“Well then, I’ll leave the rest to you. Be careful with the ‘clients,’ okay.”
“I know.”
“Alright, I have to go back and take care of the ‘kids.’ I’ll leave the work to you.”
Miss Moriyama seemed to be a single mother, living a very hard life. Kuranaga didn’t really like her work partners, but she felt a sense of respect for Miss Moriyama.
Thinking about how her own mother raised her alone, she really felt a kinship with Miss Moriyama.
“Goodbye, Miss Moriyama.”
“Goodbye.”
Miss Moriyama smiled, turned around, and waved at her.
(To be honest… I might not be suited for this job. Always having to deal with strange clients, and what’s more… in this kind of work environment.)
Kuranaga Kuraruka hid in a corner of the alley. She didn’t want to stand out too much, but if she hid too deep, clients might not notice her.
So she had to stand near the alley entrance, next to a flickering sign, leaning against the wall.
This place was what people usually called the red-light district, with pink salons and adult hotels on both sides of the street.
Men and women often crowded this street… On Sundays, the crowd was even bigger than usual.
Kuranaga remembered the small town she used to live in, where the Commercial Street would close at night, the crowds would vanish, and everything became quiet. But she knew that in this big city, the later it got, the more crowded this street became.
There were too many flashy hotels and shops with dazzling neon lights, always making her feel like she didn’t belong on this “mirage” of a street.
She checked her Phone. There was a message from the “Boss,” clearly informing her that the “client” was coming.
The “Boss” wasn’t a shop owner but the organizer of this small group.
Kuranaga didn’t have a good impression of that man who seemed like a cross-dresser. The only thing she could recall was his blood-red lips, as if he had just sucked blood.
“…Are you Miss M-ko?”
A steady voice came from behind. Kuranaga Kuraruka turned and saw a tall, broad-shouldered man in a suit.
He had a very kind face, looking like a gentle middle-aged man who probably had a plain-looking wife, a pair of children, and maybe even a dog.
(Would Senpai like to keep a dog? But he doesn’t seem to like clingy small animals. Maybe he likes cats instead.)
“Miss M-ko.”
“Ah… sorry, I’m M-ko.”
M-ko was of course a pseudonym—randomly given by the “Boss.” They selected clients online, screened them, found suitable targets, and then contacted them through special methods.
“Personnel” like Kuranaga Kuraruka were responsible for meeting these clients.
There were also specialized people who made the calls, coaxing and tricking clients into taking the bait… But because Kuranaga was bad with words, having her on the front lines to lure “clients” online was a bit too difficult.
She really wasn’t good at that, so she switched to meeting “clients” in person.
“Kuraruka, you can use your advantages flexibly… a fresh, tempting young JK. There are always men who can’t resist trying something new, and just by looking at your appearance, they easily let their guard down…”
Miss Hirasuke told her that. She was the most capable under the “Boss.” Like Kuranaga, Miss Hirasuke seemed to be a high school student, but unlike her, she was pretty, popular, and a student at a well-known girls’ school.
The biggest difference between them was that Miss Hirasuke could dress up like a woman in her twenties just by putting on makeup.
No matter how Kuranaga dressed up, with her poor makeup skills, she couldn’t hide the youthful look on her face.
“Sorry, I spaced out for a moment just now.”
Kuraruka held her small bag and lowered her head.
“It’s okay, but… your voice is different from the Miss M-ko I spoke to on the phone. You’re not her, are you?”
The middle-aged man smiled. “Sorry, I just wanted to confirm.”
…Is he getting suspicious?
“Sorry, I’m really not M-ko. She’s my friend and couldn’t make it.”
Kuranaga Kuraruka wasn’t meeting someone suspicious for the first time. She bowed slightly and said quietly, “I’m really sorry… Can I take her place? To be honest, I’m a bit short on money lately.”
“It’s fine.”
The middle-aged man smiled kindly.
“Alright then… Can we go to that hotel over there?”
She pointed to a hotel in the alley.
“No problem, I’ll cover all the costs.”
The man licked his lips, feeling a bit dry in the mouth. He never expected to encounter such a good “catch” this time. That Miss M-ko gave off the vibe of a woman long involved in the trade, but this young girl in front of him—he could tell at a glance she was still a schoolgirl JK.
Was she doing this because she needed money?
This was a real steal; such good quality wasn’t usually encountered.
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Before going to the hotel, she carefully questioned him. After confirming the code with the hotel staff as arranged.
The two went up to the third floor of this adult hotel.
“Well then, sorry about this. Mr. Uesha, I’ll go take a shower first.”
“It’s fine, Miss M-ko, please make yourself comfortable…”
The man called “Mr. Uesha,” though burning with desire, didn’t show obvious eagerness. He took a few prepared condoms from the hotel drawer, determined to make the most of this opportunity and not waste it.
“I should also get her Phone number afterward. Such good quality is rare…”
Creeeak—!
The bathroom door opened. She finished showering so quickly? The man turned his head and saw Kuranaga had taken off all her clothes and changed into a yellow raincoat, standing in front of him.
“What… what does this mean, Miss M-ko?”
“Sorry, could you please—”
Kuranaga looked down, a bit shy. She rarely stood naked in front of others, wearing only a raincoat.
She reached out a slender hand and pressed it against the man’s head.
“Please die.”
Crack!
She didn’t use much force, just pulled the man’s head down, snapping his neck as easily as breaking a dry twig.
Author’s Note
This book has over 200,000 words now, and the editor informed me it will be put on the shelf tomorrow. Just letting everyone know first.
When I started this book on Wuke, I thought this theme might not be great, but it seems okay so far. Anyway, my demands aren’t very high.
Just a heads-up before it goes on the shelf: although this book starts with supernatural elements… but first, look at the title. The later direction will definitely involve unleashing power and fighting battles (this isn’t purely a supernatural novel, and I really dislike plots where humans can only wait to die in unsolvable supernatural events).
This book was actually born from writing another book where the protagonist’s level was too high, invincible from the start, could only be a behind-the-scenes mastermind, and couldn’t personally step in to fight, which felt very stifling (you probably know which one). So I simply started this one to write about a leveling-up protagonist who charges through, crushing enemies and leveling up for a satisfying read…
Readers of my old books also know that my books usually develop various plotlines later on. Points that seem questionable early on are often foreshadowing for later, so don’t worry too much. Endure the buffer period of the early plot. According to the current progress, after completing the Huanzang Style cultivation line, the protagonist’s combat power will rapidly increase.
The current plot is just the newbie tutorial. In this supernatural world, with the protagonist’s current strength, encountering high-risk scenarios could mean instant death. So during this newbie period, he mainly keeps his head down and preserves his strength, so he has the chance to charge ahead in the future.
That’s all I have to say.