Protecting them was a temporary fix. Ethan realized he couldn't play bodyguard forever. To truly conquer his "Inner Demon," he needed to change his approach. He went to consult with the school doctor, the goddess Chisato Hasegawa.
"Ethan, go ahead. There won't be any negative side effects," the sexy brunette doctor smiled.
"Are you sure, Chisato-san?"
"Trust me. You already have a target in mind, don't you?"
Ethan's heart raced. "Yes. I'm going to experiment... with Hana's mother."
The plan was simple: Become the "Yellow-Haired Jerk" (NTR Protagonist).
He realized that a "jerk" isn't defined by being a thug. A successful "jerk" can be a teacher, a model, or a "kind" family friend. The core of the trope is taking another man's woman. Ethan didn't want to use drugs or force, but he was willing to use his charm and the "secret desires" of his targets.
Tsuki Uzaki was the perfect candidate. She was neglected, imaginative, and already half-in-love with him.
Ethan's relationship with the family had peaked. Yanagi was constantly trying to seduce him behind Hana's back. The three women had actually had a "secret meeting." Hana had confessed that Ethan was a playboy with many women, and instead of being repulsed, Tsuki and Yanagi felt a strange relief. If he was already a "sinner," they didn't feel as guilty about their own feelings.
Tsuki, especially, was starved for affection. Fujio was so focused on the gym that he hadn't touched her since Yanagi was born. She often fantasized about Ethan, sometimes accidentally speaking her thoughts aloud in a "clumsy" daze.
Ethan left the infirmary, determined to embrace his inner "jerk." After he left, Chisato pushed up her glasses. "Ethan, I hope this helps you realize your true desires..."
She knew Ethan's "Inner Demon" was simply his own refusal to admit he wanted these women. He hated the idea of being the "bad guy," yet he craved the forbidden fruit. By admitting he wanted to be the "jerk," the demon would vanish.
Ethan's hunt for the silver-haired MILF had begun. He wasn't just going to protect the Uzaki family; he was going to own them.