Based on Suzuki Seimei's tests, the "Cash Capability" doesn't just strengthen inanimate objects—it can also enhance the physical abilities of living beings.
Additionally, while Seimei can't freely control the rate at which financial energy flows, he can cause the remaining resources in an enhanced item to erupt all at once, unleashing significantly greater power in an instant.
To put it simply: if money-converted financial power is compared to gas, then regular enhancement is like igniting a gas stove, while detonating the remaining resources is like blowing up a gas tank.
For example, injecting a thousand yen's worth of financial power into his arms boosts their strength to roughly that of an adult male for about a minute.
However, if Seimei triggers a burst using all the remaining energy at once, he can unleash a punch far stronger than normal—but only one punch. After that, unless he reinfuses more money, his arms return to normal.
And the larger the object he enhances, the more money it takes.
A thousand yen can give Seimei arm strength comparable to an adult's, but raising his whole body to that level of strength and speed would require tens of thousands of yen.
There's no denying that "Cash Capability" is powerful—but it literally burns through money.
If Suzuki Seimei weren't born wealthy, even a working adult wouldn't be able to afford using this skill regularly, let alone an elementary schooler.
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The next morning, after a hearty breakfast, Suzuki Seimei and Kurosaki Yuka took his custom nanny car to Dorobika Paradise.
Weekends at the amusement park were even livelier than weekdays—crowded to the point of chaos, practically a sea of people.
Besides the parents with children, there were tons of young couples, and the entire atmosphere was tinged with the "sour" scent of love.
To keep Seimei from getting lost, Kurosaki Yuka took his hand as they walked through the crowd.
"Black, white, red, yellow…" Seimei, blessed with excellent vision, unconsciously hummed lyrics as he admired the short skirts and carefree smiles of the young women around him.
"Seimei-kun, over here!" Three familiar voices called out near the park's entrance. Ayumi, Mitsuhiko, and Genta—who had been posing with a costumed mascot—spotted Seimei and waved excitedly.
Seimei turned toward the voices, and his eyes lit up.
Above Ayumi, Mitsuhiko, and Genta's heads were the words "Sign-In," glowing like a mini game prompt. They looked like cheerful NPCs beckoning him to collect his reward.
"I'm coming!"
Seimei happily jogged over and gave each of them a high-five.
"Ding! Successfully signed in to Kojima Genta. Reward: +4 Stamina. Host may claim this at any time."
"Ding! Successfully signed in to Tsuburaya Mitsuhiko. Reward: +3 Speed. Host may claim this at any time."
"Ding! Successfully signed in to Yoshida Ayumi. Reward: [Variety Children's Clothing]. Host may claim this at any time."
Stamina and speed were pretty self-explanatory—each bonus acted like stat points in a game, boosting Seimei's physical attributes.
After allocating the newly earned points, Seimei's Speed and Stamina both reached 7, already matching that of an average junior high schooler.
But what intrigued Seimei the most was Ayumi's unique reward: [Variety Children's Clothing].
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[Item: Variety Children's Clothing]
Type: Armor
Rarity: Common
Effect 1 – Shapeshift: Can transform into any style of children's clothing, automatically adjusting to fit the wearer perfectly.
Effect 2 – Spotless: Self-cleaning. No matter how dirty the environment, it always stays clean.
Effect 3 – Auto Repair: Damaged clothing will automatically repair itself over time.
Note: Psst… here's a little secret—it even includes cosplay outfits!
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Ignoring that cheeky note, Seimei couldn't deny how powerful this item was.
While it didn't appear to have defensive capabilities at first glance, its versatility opened up creative options. If a bulletproof vest or reinforced suit could be considered children's wear by the system, it could potentially copy them too.
So theoretically, [Variety Children's Clothing] could transform into functional armor.
If it weren't for the huge crowd, Seimei would have tested it on the spot.
"Seimei-kun, who is this onee-san?" Ayumi finally noticed Kurosaki Yuka, curiosity gleaming in her eyes.
"I'm Kurosaki Yuka," she said warmly, bowing slightly with a gentle smile. "I serve as Seimei-sama's personal maid."
Today, Yuka wasn't wearing her usual black maid outfit, but a stylish set of sporty casualwear. Her long hair was tied into a high ponytail, giving off a vibrant, youthful vibe. Even among the crowd, she stood out.
"Eh… a maid?!" Mitsuhiko and Genta's jaws dropped, stunned by both her beauty and her words. Their eyes sparkled with envy as they glanced at Seimei.
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Damn it! A beautiful, kind older sister who wakes him up, cooks for him, and plays with him every day? That's the dream!
"But… but aren't maids something only super-rich kids have in dramas?" Ayumi asked doubtfully. Seimei didn't look especially rich—his outfit was plain, and he blended in easily.
Back in kindergarten, Seimei hadn't been in the same class as the Detective Boys, so they'd only known him for a couple of months and didn't know much about his background.
Seimei gave a sheepish shrug. "Don't look at me like that~ My family's just a little wealthier than average. My parents are always busy with work, so they hired Yuka-nee to take care of me."