{Bonus chapter} [Heh, man. Always lying to women.]

Several days have passed.

After completing the mission as usual, I'm currently in my room. I sat on the bed thinking for the last time the offer from Grandpa Arvin.

I constantly weigh the pros and cons about it.

After the mission about becoming the assassin king's successor appeared, Karen didn't talk to me much.

Karen probably realized that this was the turning point in my life. Thus, she did not interfere in making this choice. Sure, Karen gave me advice and guidance, but the decision was mine.

Karen will support any decision I will make.

I made a decision 1 day ago, but I'm rethinking the choice to make sure that I really will choose that option.

"I hope this is the best choice."

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Grandpa Arvin's house.

I was in the living room at Grandpa Arvin's house. We sat in the same place as a few days ago.

We stared at each other for a few seconds, before Grandpa Arvin started to speak.

"Have you decided, Yuki?" asked Grandpa Arvin.

"Yes, I have already decided."

"Good, so what's your answer, Takumi Yuki?"

"I will accept your offer and become your successor."

Right after saying my answer, I heard a familiar voice. But, I'll think about this later when I'm home.

"Good, from now on you are my successor, Takumi Yuki. Yuki, this may be sudden for you, but on Sunday, I will take you to go camping somewhere for 1 week."

"What? Isn't it too sudden? And, what's camping for 1 week for? Moreover, it's the last week of my school vacation."

"I'll train you there. This is just basic training, Yuki."

I just sighed and nodded my head. After chatting for a while with Grandpa Arvin, I decided to go home.

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My House.

I lay down on my bed feeling relieved. It was as if my burden had disappeared.

In these few days, it was tiring for me. I kept thinking and thinking about my decision, how it would change my life.

'I hope it's the right decision.' I thought.

Then, I remembered that Sunday I have to go camping with Grandpa Arvin, and it will take 1 week. Arvin's grandfather also forbade him to bring a cell phone, because it was useless, there would be no signal at the campsite later.

Therefore, I must tell Rika. of course i would lie to her. I will never tell Rika about me being an assassin or the successor to the assassin king.

'I have to make excuses, if I go missing and can't be contacted by Rika for 1 week, I'm sure Rika will be very worried, and maybe she will report this matter to the police station to make a missing persons report. Since it's Friday, tomorrow is the perfect time to tell Rika, and I can ask her out too. ' I thought.

[Heh, man. Always lying to women. ]

"Karen, I missed you. You haven't said things like that in a long time."

[What the hell, Master? Y-you suddenly said such things. ]

[I miss you too, Master. ]

"See, even your thoughts are leaking, Karen. I can hear them clearly."

[W-what are you talking about, Master? I didn't think about anything. ]

"Tsundere. Is it that hard to be honest?"

[Hmph. See, now you're making fun of me, Master. Whereas a few days ago you were so depressed. Is it so much fun teasing me?]

"Of course."

[....I hate you, Master. ]

*Ring Ring

My phone beeped indicating an incoming call, and of course I knew who it was. That's Rika.

I don't have any other number besides Rika's on my cell phone.

[Geez, no life.]

"Hey, wasn't what you said just now really impudent? I still have friends at school."

[Heh, excuse.]

Ignoring Karen, I then picked up a call from Rika.

"Yuki, how are you? Have you had lunch yet?"

I heard Rika's lovely voice from my phone.

[You think Rika's voice is beautiful because it's your girlfriend. As I thought, sometimes love makes even smart people stupid.]

'Ignore it, Yuki, ignore it.'

I ignored Karen who kept talking.

"Not yet, are you having lunch? Shouldn't you have lunch first before calling me?"

"Don't worry, Yuki. I've already finished lunch. By the way, why haven't you had lunch yet? It's past lunch time right?"

"I'll be having lunch soon, Rika. I just finished working out."

"You sure are diligent, Yuki. As expected of my lover. No wonder you look fit."

[Tsk, Rika, your lover is lying. He's lying on the bed now.]

"Thank you. Rika, let's have a date tomorrow, are you busy tomorrow?"

"Tomorrow? No, let's have a date tomorrow. I'll pick you up at your house tomorrow. I also have a present for you, Yuki."

"Rika, didn't I tell you not to waste your money?"

"Don't worry, this isn't the present you imagined, Yuki."

Then, I chatted for quite a while, until Rika had to go back to work.

I'm looking forward to my Dating tomorrow.

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the next morning.

I completed my mission early. I started this mission very early in the morning, because today I have a date with Rika.

After completing the mission, I took a shower, and now stand in front of the mirror choosing the right outfit for my date.

"Karen, what do you think about this outfit?" I asked Karen while looking at myself in the mirror.

[Master, don't wear so formal clothes.]

Then, I changed my clothes.

"How about now, Karen?"

[Don't wear clothes that are too casual like that, Master. It doesn't fit. This is your first date, so you shouldn't be careless. I'm very sure, Rika will also dress very pretty for you. So, switch again.]

I took Karen's suggestion. I don't want to disappoint Rika on our first date.

"Now how about it, Karen?"

[Change.]

"Now?"

[Change.]

"How about this?"

[Change.]

"Then this one?"

[Change.]

"Karen, you, are you doing this on purpose?"

[Sure, it's fun. You are like a doll changing clothes. ]

"Damn it. Is this revenge for what happened yesterday?"

[Hehe, of course.]

Then I chose to wear a black turtleneck sweater, and a silver coat.

For pants I use black jeans. And for shoes, I wear black chelsea boots.

Don't forget I wear a watch on my left arm.

It's winter now, so I have to wear suitable clothes.

I looked at my appearance in the mirror, and it looked amazing. My all-black outfit contrasts well with my white hair and blue eyes.

[You are very handsome, Master. See, with a little make up and choosing the right clothes, your good looks really stand out. So far you have not paid much attention to this and have been very reckless in choosing clothes.

I'm sure Rika will be very surprised to see you. ]

"Thank you Karen."

Like Karen said, normally I don't really care what I wear, but it looks like I'll have to change from now on.

*Knock Knock

I heard a knock on the door. Looks like Rika has arrived.

I walked towards the door. When I opened the door, I was completely blown away by what I saw.

Rika looks very beautiful. She was wearing a white turtleneck sweater, a brown coat, blue jeans that tightly hugged her long legs, brown boots and she was holding a brown handbag.

Rika also seemed surprised by my appearance, just like what Karen had told me before.

I walked over to Rika and hugged her. I haven't seen Rika in person for a few days, although we can still see through the video call, it's still not the same as meeting in person.

I feel the warmth that I have missed these days. A few seconds later, Rika might have recovered from her shock, and she hugged me back.

"I missed you, Rika."

"I missed you too, Yuki."

After hugging for a few minutes, we let go of each other.

Then, I looked at Rika.

"And, you look very beautiful. Is it because you haven't seen each other for a few days? So, I feel you are even more beautiful than before."

[Wow, Master, aren't you embarrassed to say that? And, damn it, when did you have such a sweet mouth? Even I haven't taught you that yet.]

'Tsk, shut up, Karen. I'm in a really good moment now.'

"Hehe, when did your mouth become this sweet, Yuki? You can even spit out words like that. However, I'm happy with your compliment, Thank you.

However, the one who was most surprised was me. You become so different, and that's great. You have become very handsome now. Really worth buying these clothes. "

Hearing Rika's praise, I felt very happy.

[What kind of difference in treatment is this, Master? Haven't I praised you before? It's not fair, Master. ]

'What are you talking about, Karen? Of course, I am also very pleased with your compliment, Karen.'

[Hehehe.]

Easy, very easy to calm Karen down.

"Yuki, this is the gift I promised you."

I forgot Rika said that, well I will accept whatever gift Rika gives me. Rika has already prepared for me.

However, I was surprised when I saw the gift Rika gave me. I didn't expect to receive a gift like this.

Driver's license.

Rika gave me a driver's license.

"You can drive, but you don't have a driver's license. It is prohibited by law to drive a car without a driver's license. Now, you can drive a car in peace. You are no longer breaking the law."

"Thank you, Rika. But how did you get this driver's license? I haven't even taken the test yet."

"I got it using my connections."

'Scary. Rich people can do things like that. '

I also took the driver's license, however, I was surprised again when Rika gave me a key. I know what key it is. It's a car key.

"Rika-"

"Didn't you want to drive my car before? Now you can."

I really want to drive a luxury car like Rika's Ferrari, but isn't this too sudden?

"Come on, Yuki, aren't we going on a date? If we stay here, our date time will decrease."

Hearing that, I just sighed.

I locked my door, and walked together to Rika's car.

We got into the car, ignoring all the curious stares of my neighbors.

Of course, in this area, it is rare to own a private vehicle, and now there is a luxury car in front of my house. Obviously, they would be curious.

I started the car engine, and, wow, the sound is amazing. Then, I started driving my first luxury car to our first date.