The system panel also changed at this moment.
Name: Kenji
Class: Harem King
Level
: L.9
Equipment: None
Skills: 'Charm', 'Sturdy', 'Handsome', 'Capitalist', 'Super Huge Penis', 'Ever-Victorious', 'Wife Hunter', 'Submissive Lust Sigil', 'Seed-Planting Blessing'... [Ding! You have obtained a new Skill: Martial Arts Genius!]
[Note: A true Martial Arts Genius can learn various martial arts and sword techniques with just a single glance. Any martial art born in this world, once seen with one's own eyes, can be fully understood and mastered. It is a technique akin to a monster!]
[Ding! You have obtained a new Skill: Perfect Singing Voice!]
[Note: Superb singing talent, capable of perfectly mastering various timbres. You are the next superstar of the music world!]
Oh ho?
The 'Martial Arts Genius' ability allowed Kenji to quickly and easily master the essence of various martial arts, saving him a vast amount of boring and lengthy study time.
It was like the enviable 'Eyes of Insight' or 'Sharingan' from anime; they all had miraculous effects similar to rapid learning or copying Skills.
However, it was clear that the 'Martial Arts Genius' ability Kenji possessed was far from being as powerful or heaven-defying as the Eyes of Insight or Sharingan.
The 'Martial Arts Genius' ability had certain restrictions; it required Kenji to witness a complete martial arts demonstration in person. Merely watching a recorded video was useless.
Consequently, if Kenji wanted to learn martial arts, he would likely have to travel around to find those dojos hidden in the city or deep mountains and pay experienced old masters to demonstrate in person.
Though it was a bit troublesome, thinking about how quickly he could master martial arts made it worth it.
Moreover, Kenji also possessed the 'Sturdy' Skill, which granted him a physique that could be called the strongest among humans.
With such a physique paired with the 'Martial Arts Genius' ability, from now on, unless someone used modern weaponry, it was unlikely anyone in this world could be his match.
In addition, there was the 'Perfect Singing Voice' Skill.
Kenji had already been thinking about recording more songs, and now with this Skill, he was truly in his element.
In the future, he might actually become a music star.
After a bout of intense passion and lovemaking...
Kenji released his desires to his heart's content upon Reina, and on Reina's lower abdomen, Kenji engraved a beautiful Lust Sigil.
"Reina-chan, from now on, you are my exclusive property~"
Kenji held the exhausted Kurashiki Reina tightly and, filled with satisfaction and fatigue, fell into a deep sleep... In the faint morning light, the lake's surface shimmered with ripples, swaying gently with the morning breeze as if whispering the prelude to a new day.
As usual, Kenji walked to school side-by-side with Kanako, Natsuka, Yoshida Saki, and Reina.
He thought today would be another day full of passion, but unexpectedly, his 'unrestrained' conquest plan began to meet its Waterloo today.
It wasn't that his desire to expand his harem had diminished, but rather that the reality of the situation forced him to temporarily restrain himself.
The third-year Morikawa Kanako was already in his pocket, and in his own class, Shinomiya Natsuha, Yoshida Saki, and Kurashiki Reina had also been conquered one after another. Among the remaining girls in class, those who could catch his eye were few and far between.
The main issue was that Kenji's current reputation wasn't very good... Whether on the way to school, in the bustling cafeteria at noon, or at the noisy school gate after school, he was always surrounded by three or four girls, following him like shadows.
Such a sight caused him to unknowingly be labeled as a "scumbag."
Rumors spread like wildfire. At some point, people started whispering that he used his massive wealth and family influence to threaten and coerce Shinomiya Natsuha, Yoshida Saki, and Kurashiki Reina into his harem.
Such gossip made the remaining pretty girls in the class avoid him like the plague, as if he were a pariah, fearing they might be tainted by association.
Kenji was secretly annoyed but had no way to vent. He really wanted to find the person spreading the rumors and give them a good lesson.
But for now, he could only sigh helplessly and temporarily shelve his conquest plans.
Tonight, Hisato Azuma would likely visit the company again. Meanwhile, Kanako's mother Morikawa Kaede, Natsuka's mother Shinomiyako Natsue, as well as Kurashiki Reina's sister Kurashiki Erika and her mother Kurashiki Reika, were all potential targets in his eyes.
Kenji planned to manage the company well before looking for new prey, while also trying to take these pairs of mothers and daughters for himself.
After all, beautiful wives are excellent targets!
After finishing the day's classes, Kenji brought Kanako and the others to the company.
He now possessed the 'Perfect Singing Voice' Skill, so naturally, he had to make good use of it.
"Kanako, how have you been doing with memorizing the lyrics these past two days?"
"Mm! I've been practicing whenever I have a spare moment. I definitely won't hold you back, dear!" Kanako replied with confidence, her face beaming with happiness.
Kenji gave Kanako a gentle kiss on the cheek and smiled. "Then let's give it a try. Today we'll finish recording 'Uchiage Hanabi'."
"Okay, Master~"
Kanako whispered playfully into his ear while clinging to Kenji's arm, her eyes sparkling with anticipation and excitement.
"Starting to get naughty again, aren't you, my little sow~"
Kenji pinched Kanako's nose and spoke dotingly.
Reina rested her chin on her hand, watching the two of them walk into the recording studio. Her eyes were full of envy as she murmured to herself, "Kanako is so sly. I want to hold Kenji-kun's arm too."
"Then you'll have to work hard. We can't hold dear back. Come on, Reina-chan, Saki-chan, let's go practice too?" Natsuka encouraged from the side.
"Mm, Natsuka, let's go!"
Reina's fighting spirit was ignited by Natsuka's words, and she left with Yoshida Saki. They secretly vowed not to let Kanako get ahead in everything.
They also wanted to become qualified wives and strive to win Kenji's favor!
...In the recording studio, the warm yellow light fell softly, creating a quiet and focused atmosphere.
Kenji wore a pair of exquisite monitor headphones, looking focused as he carefully listened to the accompaniments of the three songs one by one.
Over the past few days, Sakuragi Takuno and the other professional musicians had put in a lot of effort.
With their superb Skills and rich experience, they had meticulously crafted the accompaniments for these three songs.
Although there were still some subtle differences compared to the original versions from Kenji's memories of his previous life, it was hard to tell them apart without concentrating and listening closely.
In some details, Kenji even felt the changes were superior to the original, adding a different kind of Charm to the songs.
After confirming the accompaniment was perfect, Kenji gently patted Kanako's shoulder and patiently guided her to sing along with it several times, letting her fully immerse herself and get familiar with the melody and rhythm changes of this new accompaniment.
Previously, although Kanako had practiced with the guitar version of the accompaniment, these two versions were completely different in style and feel.
The guitar version was more simple and pure, while this new accompaniment was richer and fuller, brimming with layers.
Initially, facing this somewhat unfamiliar accompaniment, Kanako was inevitably a bit nervous and made some minor mistakes during the singing process.
For instance, due to her internal nervousness, her speed unconsciously quickened, making the originally gentle parts sound a bit rushed; or in some pronunciations, being too focused on the rhythm resulted in unclear articulation.
Kenji always wore a smile, his eyes full of encouragement. He patiently reminded her over and over, helping her analyze the problems and giving specific suggestions for correction.
After repeating it about ten times, Kanako gradually found her groove, and her grasp of the accompaniment became more and more precise.
She took a deep breath and began to sing again. This time, her voice was smooth and natural, and the melody of the entire song began to be perfectly presented through her voice.
"Very good, Kanako! You sang beautifully!"
Kenji's eyes were full of admiration, and he couldn't help but clap his hands, encouraging her with a smile.
"Thank you, dear!"
Hearing Kenji's praise, Kanako felt sweet inside. She had invested a lot of energy into practicing this song during this time, and now all her efforts were being recognized.
She was overjoyed and suddenly hugged Kenji, giving him a light peck on the lips.
"Next up is our duet. Let's see if we can get it in one take?" Kenji's eyes were filled with expectation.
"Mm!" Kanako nodded vigorously, her eyes firm and confident.
As Kenji gestured with his hand, both of them quickly put on their headphones.
Soon, the intro to the music played in the headphones.
First was Kanako's ethereal and beautiful female vocal part.
Ano hi miwatashita nagisa o
(The shore we looked out upon that day)
Ima mo omoidasunda
(I still remember it even now)
Suna no ue ni kizanda kotoba
(The words carved into the sand)
...As it turned out, Kenji's vision was indeed unique.
Kanako's voice was very pleasant, clear and pure yet not lacking in emotional impact, and her talent was also quite good.
Combined with her relentless training during this period, her performance now was nearly perfect, with every note handled just right.
Even Kenji couldn't help but give Kanako a thumbs up for her outstanding performance, his eyes full of pride.
After receiving Kenji's affirmation, Kanako seemed greatly inspired, singing even more confidently and smoothly, her voice becoming increasingly melodious.
Ashimoto o yogiri nanika o sarau
(Passing by my feet, taking something away)
Yuunagi no naka
(In the evening calm)
Higure dake ga toorisugite yuku
(Only the twilight passes by)
Outside the recording studio, the producer Sakuragi Takuno was also wearing headphones, listening intently to Kanako's voice.
He closed his eyes slightly, immersing himself in the beautiful melody, a look of intoxication appearing on his face from time to time.
The lyrics were well-written, the accompaniment was great, and the singer's voice was absolutely perfect.
It was simply a treat.
At this moment, he had to admire Kenji's vision from the bottom of his heart.
The vocal quality and musical talent Kanako displayed were truly rare.
With just a little more cultivation and refinement, she might become a famous superstar who dominates the music world in the future!
Finally, they reached the anticipated duet part.
Patto hikatte saita
(With a flash, they bloomed)
Hanabi o miteita
(We were watching the fireworks)
Kitto mada owaranai natsu ga
(Surely, the summer that hasn't ended yet)
After listening to a few lines, Sakuragi Takuno's originally relaxed expression suddenly tightened, his brow furrowed slightly, a hint of confusion in his eyes, and he was momentarily stunned.
This voice... something feels wrong!
Was this the voice the President used during the demonstration that day?
No!
Definitely not!
And the facts proved that Sakuragi Takuno's feeling was not wrong.