The Passive Income System

{Amane's POV}

"Uh, UGH!" Waking up, I stretched my legs and let out a big yawn before opening my eyes. Instead of facing the open living room, my eyes were met with a white T-shirt and jeans. More specifically, a particular spot on the female body; my nose and mouth were mere millimeters from being all in it!

I couldn't move. I couldn't even process my next course of action. The sweet lavender-like smell coming from the woman whose lap I was lying on completely overloaded my brain. It was a wonderful yet stressful thing to wake up to; wonderful for obvious reasons and stressful for even more!

"A-Amane~, hah hah, please~," Sawako's shy and feeble voice snapped me back to reality. She didn't sound upset or angry; instead, she sounded like she was enjoying it, holding on to the last grip of her sanity before giving in to her emotions.

I looked up and saw her breasts rising and falling as she took ragged breaths, her face dyed a deep pink.

"I-I'm so sorry!"

I immediately sat up and removed myself from her lap, giving her some space. I couldn't even meet her gaze as I felt her eyes piercing into me. I genuinely felt bad for causing her current state. Sure, normally, I'd be ecstatic that a beautiful girl was in front of me like this, but I couldn't accept that it had happened while I was asleep.

If this had been intentional, I'd feel way different about it, but it wasn't. It just... happened. And I didn't even know how long I'd been like that. I went to grab my phone to check the time, but it wasn't where I usually kept it.

"I-I—Here!"

"Thank you, Sawako!"

I still couldn't meet her gaze as I took the phone from her. My thumb hovered over the screen for a second before unlocking it and glancing at the time.

[15:20]

It had been about four to six hours, then.

"I-Itsuki called."

"What did he say?" I didn't mind that she answered; I trusted her.

"You're not mad that I used your phone?" Her voice sounded like she was slowly returning to normal. The ragged and hot breaths were gone, replaced by her usual shy, cute tone.

I moved my eyes slowly to meet hers. A warm smile was plastered on her face, and she looked as though she'd reached some kind of enlightenment. I didn't keep her waiting too long, but wow, she really was stunning.

"Of course not. I trust you!"

Her smile grew even more radiant, and she started giggling like a child. Eventually, she managed to relay what Itsuki had told her.

"He said he's staying over at Chitose's place. I guess that's his girlfriend? But he also said he wouldn't interrupt us!"

"So, he's staying at Chi's place? Hmm, probably for the best. I still have some cleaning to do before he comes over anyway." I kept my eyes on her as I spoke, watching how expressive she was. Continuing, I added, "Wanna go out and get dinner?"

She looked at me strangely. "Didn't we just buy groceries? Why go out...?"

"Because I just feel like treating you to something nice. No big reason, really."

I wanted to repay her for the trouble I'd caused. Plus, since Itsuki wasn't going to interrupt us, I might as well continue the date into the evening before bringing her home or whatever happens. I'll bring her somewhere nice and expensive. I'm sure that voucher can work something out.

"Amane, where is the restroom at?" 

I pointed down the hallway, "Down that way to your right." 

"Okay, be right back!" 

I watched as her jet black hair swayed side to side as she walked, my eyes not controlling themselves as they observed every part of her body.

I couldn't help it, everything was making me focus on such things! A healthy teenage boy in the midst of a healthy beautiful teenage girl is too dangerous!

"S-Shop." 

[?]

"The right to a reservation?" 

[Searching...]

"Make sure its nice!"

[Ended...restarting search...]

[Five places found]

"Make it scenic."

[Narrowing...]

[Garden Terrace Reservation]

[Full cost for everything and possible splurges: $829.37]

[Location: heart of Tokyo, specifically Shinjuku] 

"Damn...fuck it we ball! Use voucher. Set the reservation for tonight at 21:30."

[Purchasing reservation....time set...Name?]

"Uh? Amane, of course." 

[Name set.]

[Note: Higher-end clothing is recommended]

[Name of the place: The Garden of Shinjuku]

"Sweet! Let me text Itsuki and let that bastard know to stay away. Shit...I need to plan tommorow with him as well. Close."

I closed the system screen and put my phone down on my coffee table. I stretched my body once again but this time with more precision, doing stretches and the like to loosen it up. In a few minutes, Sawako returned looking refreshed. 

Did she have to use the bathroom that bad as well? That along with whatever sensation I brought her must've been really tugging at her sanity. 

"I got us a reservation at a place in Shinjuku tonight at 21:30."

"EH?! That quick?"

"Yeah just one phone call." 

"A-Are you some secret young master?" 

"Hahaha~, no, I just happen to get lucky." 

"What should I wear? Did they give you a dress code?" 

"Oh yeah. Wear high-end clothing is what they said, I'll probably find a suit somewhere in this place if not I'll go buy one real quick." 

"High-end...omg I need to get home and prepare!" 

"It's fine, you have plenty of time!" 

"No, you don't understand its way different for us girls!"

"Are you upset?" If she didn't want to go I could just figure something else out. I didn't want to stress her out, this was suppose to repay her. 

"No, no, no! I just didn't think you could move so fast." 

"Then want me to get you home?" 

"Could I maybe ask for an Uber again? If it's not too much trouble…" Her fingers fidgeted with strands of her silky black hair as she looked at me; trying her best to keep eye contact. When she finally spoke, her voice was so soft it felt like she was still unsure about asking me for anything. 

I nodded, "Sure, also don't forget the bunny." 

She looked at the bunny sitting on the kitchen counter and back at me. 

"It gets kind of lonely here sometimes, right? Just keep it with you and whenever you do feel that way you can remember me!"

"..." When the hell did she get so bold?

I felt a little heat on my ears but I kept it together since my emotional bar recovering greatly from my nap. I gave her the most genuine smile I could muster but not responding. I felt like I didn't have to. 

I picked my phone back up, ordering the uber which arrived in mere seconds. 

"Looks like it already here." I got ready to bring her back down but she stopped me. 

"No! I'll go alone this time." She adamant for some reason however I couldn't just agree to this. 

"Why?" 

"I-I need to recharge!" 

Da~ Da~ 

Click~ 

Bam~

She just ran away...

Flirting? What does that exactly entail as a skill? I wonder...

"Shop."

[?]

"Can I buy any more modules for the system?"

[Yes. However, these modules will NOT interfere with the world in any way. They are simply quality-of-life features for you and the system.]

...but you can interfere and set up a reservation? Whatever, I won't bother with it.

"Can I buy a skill explanation module?"

[Yes. Purchase?]

"What's the amount first? Don't try to scam me."

[$250]

"GUAH?! DAMN! FOR SOME EXPLANATIONS?!"

[...]

No response. Figures.

"F-Fine. Buy it."

[Module downloading...]

[...complete]

[Say "Explain Skill name" for effect.]

"Explain Flirting."

[Description: The ability to engage in playful, suggestive, or romantic interactions to build rapport, attraction, or emotional connection with others.]

[Effect: Successful flirting increases relationship points, enhances confidence, and can open opportunities for deeper interactions.]

[Usage: Works best when tailored to the individual's personality and emotional state. Subtlety and sincerity increase effectiveness.]

[Improvement: Gained through practice, positive responses from others, and confidence-related quests. Levels enhance charm and improve success rates.]

"Oh shit. Maybe $250 was worth it!" I didn't think it would be this detailed. It even tells me how to improve the skill.

"Explain Emotional Control!"

[It's what it sounds like, dumbass.]

"..."