In addition, Jun Shiomi also sent the data of this spice to other spice research associations around the world. Those research associations were very interested in it and commissioned Jun Shiomi, wanting to purchase a batch from Satou at a high price.
Of course, Satou refused, because the butterfly charm material produced too little spice daily, he himself didn't have enough, so how could he sell it to others?
Moreover, butterfly charm material had a lifespan, approximately two years.
It's important to know that the lifespan of an ordinary butterfly is only a few months, with the longest being only one year. A two-year lifespan is actually quite long.
This was also one of the reasons why butterfly charm material was cheap.
In comparison, Satou felt that elves were indeed the best: they were intelligent, had a long lifespan, could live for decades without problems, and had high output. The only drawback was that they were too expensive, often costing tens of millions.
In the afternoon, there were no classes for a while, so Satou went to Kasumigaoka Utaha's Apartment to sit for a bit.
Kasumigaoka Utaha sat at her desk in her room, reviewing her studies.
Satou naturally lay down on her bed, smelling the soft, girlish scent in the bedding, and casually picked up a light novel to read, looking very comfortable.
Kasumigaoka Utaha glanced at him faintly with her wine-red pupils, tutted, and said, "Younger brother-kun, you're really shameless, lying down on a girl's bed as soon as you come in, tsk tsk."
Satou lifted his face from the book, looking at this fellow speechlessly. He was just lying there reading for a bit, why did it sound a bit dirty when she said it?
"But Senior, do you also need to review your lessons?"
He asked, if he remembered correctly, this Senior was Toyosaki Academy's top genius, who would doze off in class every day, looking half-asleep, but had never lost her position as the top student in her grade. She was truly a genius girl.
"Because I'm graduating soon."
Kasumigaoka Utaha flipped through her book, the rustling sound of pages coming from her slender fingers, her profile looking quiet and beautiful.
Just looking at this pure and delicate appearance, one would never guess her dark and cunning inner self.
"Younger brother-kun, are you thinking, 'This girl clearly looks so quiet and delicate, why is her heart so dark and sharp-tongued?'"
Kasumigaoka Utaha suddenly spoke calmly.
Satou was speechless for a moment. You can even tell that? As expected of a highly intelligent genius girl.
"By the way, Senior, are you graduating?"
He couldn't help but ask, "I didn't expect you to be a third-year student; you're two whole grades ahead of me."
"So, I'm the older sister, Younger brother-kun."
Kasumigaoka Utaha glanced at him with her wine-red pupils, a hint of smugness in her eyes, and said indifferently.
Satou rolled his eyes, thought for a moment, and then suddenly asked, "Senior Kasumigaoka, which University are you planning to attend?"
"Waseda University, probably."
She said calmly.
"Waseda University, a prestigious University. As expected of a talented woman."
Satou couldn't help but praise her; it was a world-class famous University.
"Senior Kasumigaoka, your goal should be the Department of Literature, right?"
He asked.
"Oh? How did you know?"
Kasumigaoka Utaha let out a soft exclamation, looking at him in surprise.
"Hehe, isn't there a saying? Famous light novelists are all dropouts from Waseda University's Department of Literature?"
Satou teased; he wasn't spouting nonsense. Many well-known light novelists in Neon were indeed dropouts from Waseda University's Department of Literature.
Kasumigaoka Utaha gave him an annoyed glare and asked indifferently, "Younger brother-kun, are you mocking me for being destined not to finish my studies? If I can't finish my studies, are you planning to support me, Younger brother-kun?"
"Alright, I'll support you."
Satou couldn't help but laugh, "Senior Kasumigaoka, I can afford to support you."
Kasumigaoka Utaha's face flushed, and she gave him a chiding glare.
At this moment, she checked the time.
"Oh, it's almost time."
She suddenly said, then stood up.
"Senior Kasumigaoka, are you going out?"
Satou pulled her pillow over and placed it under his head, showing no intention of leaving at all.
Seeing his appearance, Kasumigaoka Utaha secretly ground her silver teeth. "That's right, I recently found a tutoring job. But Younger brother-kun, you're not planning to stay on my bed forever, are you?"
"Hmm, older sister's quilt smells nice and is very comfortable."
Satou nodded, then looked at her somewhat strangely. "But are you short on money recently?"
Although Kasumigaoka Utaha was annoyed, she still said, "That's right, because I need to prepare for University tuition. And the tutoring fee they offer is several times that of a regular tutor."
In Neon, young people are very independent. After entering University, they generally need to work to pay for tuition and living expenses. Even wealthy people, there are many who work.
Because after graduating from high school, they are generally considered adults and can go out to work independently, or even marry and have children.
If a young person in their twenties has a job but hasn't moved out and is still living with their parents, neighbors will gossip. So young people in Neon start becoming independent very early.
Although Kasumigaoka Utaha earned a lot of money from "love metronome," Waseda University, as a world-class private University, has notoriously expensive tuition. Many of its students come from wealthy families. In addition, there's rent, living expenses...
Kasumigaoka Utaha's family isn't particularly wealthy, and with her proud personality, she wouldn't ask her family for money.
"Senior Kasumigaoka, you're truly hardworking."
Satou shifted into a comfortable position on her bed and praised her.
Seeing him like that, Kasumigaoka Utaha was so annoyed her teeth itched. She pinched his leg and said, "Aren't you getting up?"
"Ugh, I'm a bit sleepy."
Satou placed the book over his face and lazily said, "Senior Kasumigaoka, you go first. I'll help you lock the door."
Kasumigaoka Utaha's eyes darted, and a faint smile suddenly appeared at the corner of her lips. "By the way, Younger brother-kun, are you free this afternoon? Why don't you come with me?"
Satou looked at her somewhat speechlessly and said, "This is Senior Kasumigaoka's job, isn't it?"
As soon as he mentioned work, Kasumigaoka Utaha rubbed her temples, feeling a headache coming on. "Those guys are not just ordinarily troublesome."
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