In Academy City, the Paradise Project begins.

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His voice suddenly softened, yet carried an even deeper allure.

Why cling to someone who can't even see you? Your passion, your persistence... this unique, even self-destructive, twisted beauty...

His thumb gently wiped away the tears welling in her eyes, his gaze filled with a tenderness he had never seen before. (Actually, he was lamenting that such a lovely girl was actually Ju Zi.)

"Only I can truly appreciate it, understand it, and... accept it."

As long as the oranges are mine, everything is fine!

Higashino actually quite likes eating tangerines, and he plans to have a Mikoto-Kuroko set meal and a Shokuhou-Junko set meal sometime in the future.

Adding a Little Deer Runzi set meal would actually be quite nice.

His face drew close again, so close that their eyelashes almost touched. Bow and Arrow's body was completely stiff, his mind blank, leaving only his abyss-like eyes and his bewitching words.

"Give me that hopeless love."

His voice was like the sweetest poison.

"From this day forward, your aspirations, your desires, all your gaze... will exist solely for me. Look at me, think of me, feel me..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Dongye kissed her lips again without hesitation. At the same time, a bright silver light shone deep within his eyes!

The Lily Twisting Technique is activated!

"Ugh... um...!"

An arrow pierced the corner of the deer's tightly closed left eye, and a large tear rolled down its cheek again.

But this time, the tears were no longer purely of humiliation and pain; they were mixed with a strange sense of relief, belonging, and... a brand new thrill that made her soul tremble!

Her body no longer stiffened in resistance; instead, with a slight tremor, she unconsciously and very weakly responded to the deep kiss. The hands that had been pushing against his chest lost their strength and fell limply to her sides.

Higashino keenly noticed this subtle change. Satisfied, he deepened the kiss until the girl in his arms was almost suffocating, before slowly pulling away from her lips.

The bow and arrow pierced the deer, which was panting heavily. Its left eye opened hazily, filled with water mist and a sense of bewilderment and dependence that had been completely reshaped.

Looking at Higashino so close to her, at his face with a satisfied smile, an unprecedented sense of security and belonging welled up from the bottom of her heart, quickly filling the emptiness that had just been stripped of her emotions.

It was as if the drifting boat had finally found the only harbor where it could dock, even if the owner of this harbor... was so dangerous.

"Good boy."

Higashino gently stroked her swollen, red lips with his fingers, his voice filled with approval.

"Remember this feeling. Remember, from this moment on, the center of your world... is me."

He leaned down again, this time targeting her fair and delicate neck.

Warm lips landed, leaving a clear mark on her delicate skin.

"Woo..."

The arrow pierced the deer, emitting a soft, meow-like whimper. Its body instinctively flinched, but it showed no intention of resisting.

That re-anchored emotional need, like the strongest shackles, caused her to completely succumb to his intimacy in this moment, amidst a mixture of fear and a distorted sense of satisfaction.

She even tilted her head slightly, exposing her delicate neck more obediently to his lips, her left eye tightly closed, her long eyelashes trembling violently.

Higashino felt even more pleased as he experienced her taming. He picked up the now docile body, letting her nestle deeper into his embrace, his chin gently resting on the top of her head, inhaling the faint, sweet fragrance of her hair.

"Look, isn't this much better?"

His voice was deep, carrying the satisfaction of someone in control.

Forget those pointless obsessions. From now on, your 'fluctuations,' your 'prism'... only need to shine for me.

His hand gently stroked the special mechanical prosthetic eye beneath her right eye bangs.

"Remember this feeling, enter the deer. This is where you truly belong."

It's still early, and Higashino will give her the final revisions!

Chapter 168 Entering the Deer, I'm going to enter the deer fiercely!

Higashino felt he had been a bit too mean. He had only intended to stop short of getting to the point, but the expression on Iruka-san's face when she was being bullied was just too cute.

The contrast created a feeling that made things spiral out of control, and it inexplicably turned into yet another teaching experience.

Well, the name "Archery Enters the Deer" is quite good... Higashino really captured the essence of the character.

Although her figure is slightly inferior to Runzi's, it is still much better than most girls her age.

They have everything they need, and because of their physical abilities, they can also perfectly execute some special techniques.

Through the archery competition just now, Higashino has also developed a strong interest in this sport.

He asked Iruka to teach him archery. After a long period of hard work, both of them were drenched in sweat. Finally, under Iruka's guidance, Higashino hit the bullseye, making Iruka cry with joy.

Finally, Higashino, this half-baked guy, also wanted to experience what it's like to be a teacher. He played the role of a teacher, pulling the bowstring for Iruka from behind, teaching her step by step, and learning her techniques in the process.

However, perhaps due to nervousness, Iruka's arrows wouldn't go off no matter what she tried. Higashino had to take her place and help her from behind, shooting the arrows out hard and hitting the bullseye.

Thus, the lesson finally ended with Higashino hitting the bullseye several times without cheating.

Bow and Arrow also revealed a happy smile that brought tears to her eyes. Higashino's ability was very strong. He was able to hit the bullseye every time without cheating, which made her extremely excited.

Studying is really tiring. It was also the first time she had taught such a talented student, which left her exhausted and unable to rest in Dongye's arms for a long time.

Afterwards, the two left the archery club.

Bow and Arrow followed half a step behind Dongye, head bowed, his cheeks still burning red beneath his long, wavy hair.

Everything that had just happened at the archery range—from the despair of defeat to the kiss that declared ownership, and now the reality of becoming the other's "owner"—made her heart pound and her thoughts a jumbled mess.

I lost completely, both physically and mentally.

As the loser, she had no room to refuse. Or rather, in the face of that overwhelming power and unfathomable "cognitive reconstruction," the thought of resistance had long been crushed, leaving only obedience.

Moreover, in her understanding, it was reasonable and normal for her to pay any price after two consecutive losses.

After all, they're already his people, so it's only natural that they can be manipulated however they want!

The two walked side by side, a gentle breeze blowing, but it couldn't dispel the blush on her face.

"Enter the deer."

Higashino's voice broke the silence, calm and casual, as if he were just discussing the weather.

I remember you have an older sister, right?

If I remember correctly, her name was Bow and Arrow Tiger Hunter. Higashino had a better impression of her than Iruka.

"Yes, it is."

Bow and Arrow Strikes Deer. He was slightly taken aback, but quickly responded.

Her name is Bow and Arrow Tiger Hunter.

Mentioning her sister, her tense nerves seemed to relax a little, and she subconsciously pressed her bangs down towards her right eye.

"Oh? Tiger Hunter... No wonder you're sisters, even your names are interesting."

Higashino pretended not to have heard of the name and smiled.

"But that's how our relationship is now..."

He deliberately emphasized the words "this kind of relationship," which successfully made Gongjianrulu's ears turn even redder.

"I'm also very curious about your sister. If you have the chance, please introduce her to me."

The request came suddenly, yet it made perfect sense. A complex emotion swept through the deer's heart as the arrow pierced its shell.

Her older sister, Liehu, is her closest person. She introduces her sister to Higashino Yu...?

She couldn't predict how her sister would react, nor could she imagine what the scene would be like.

But as "his person," she had no option to refuse.

"Okay...ok."

She nodded, not seeing any problem in introducing the two of them.

"If I have the chance, I will introduce my sister to you, Master."

She still used the same address that Higashino had asked her to use in the archery club, as if Higashino found it interesting when they did that kind of thing.

"Um... just call me Higashino when we're out."

While it might feel good to shout like that while doing something fun, it can be quite embarrassing to be shouted at like that by a girl in public.

“…Okay, Dr. Higashino.”

After thinking about it, I decided to revert to the original name, Rulu.

Although she didn't quite understand the man's insistence on using certain forms of address in different situations, as his possession, she could only obediently comply.

"Ah."

Higashino responded with satisfaction, but his gaze lingered for a moment on her right eye, which she was deliberately concealing.

"There is one more thing, enter the deer."

"Ok?"

The arrow pierced the deer's head, which met his gaze.

"Your eye."

Higashino lightly touched her right eye with his fingertip, a very light movement that made Bow and Arrow Stir Deer freeze.

"I can help you recover."

These words struck Bow and Arrow Like a thunderbolt in Bow and Arrow's mind!

She stopped abruptly, looked up in disbelief, her pupils contracting to their maximum size as she stared intently at Higashino's face.

Restore…the eyes?

That right eye that's been lost forever? That incomplete eye that can only be replaced by a cold, mechanical prosthetic, forever hidden under his bangs?

She had never imagined it! She had never dared to hope for it! She had long regarded it as a cruel reality that she could not change and could only endure.

Even with Academy City's technology, it's impossible to regenerate a physical body.

To avoid strange looks, she even used her bangs to cover it up. She thought this would be a mark she would carry for the rest of her life, one that could never be erased.

Shock, doubt, and a faint glimmer of hope that she dared not touch, overwhelmed her like a tidal wave.

All the shame of defeat and the complex emotions of becoming "possessions" were shattered at this moment by this sudden and enormous possibility.

"Dr... Dr. Higashino? You... you mean... recovery? Like... like before?"

Her voice was dry and tight, with an incredulous tremor. Her intact left eye was fixed on Dongye, afraid of missing any subtle expression on his face, afraid that this was just another prank he was playing on a whim.

After all, Higashino is the kind of guy who likes to play pranks on people, and she had just experienced that firsthand.

Whether or not to shoot the arrow is clearly his own choice, but he insists on stopping at the last minute and asking himself how he feels, whether he should just shoot it out or hit another bullseye. This is very malicious.

"literal meaning."

Seeing her shocked and flustered state, Dongye was unaware that she was still thinking about what had just happened, and confidently spoke up.

"Let it see the light again and regain its senses. Of course, this will take some time and effort."

He paused, his tone as casual as if he were arranging an afternoon tea.

"I've been a little busy lately, but I'll get it done for you when I have some free time in a few days."

Higashino had never tried limb regeneration before, but he felt he should be able to do it.

The overwhelming surprise left Bow and Arrow speechless for a moment.

The long-closed heart, the vulnerability and regret hidden by the bangs, was brutally pried open at this moment, and a light called "hope" was poured in.

The light was so dazzling that it even made her eyes sting.

Gratitude, like a surging warm current, instantly broke down the last dam in her heart called "loser's humiliation".

This debt of gratitude has not yet been repaid. However, the value of this promise, which will truly make her "whole," is immeasurable.

Without hesitation, the body reacted before reason.

"Thank you... thank you so much, Dr. Higashino!"