Kaizen Shirogane sat alone in his private office, behind an elegant glass desk that overlooked the Tokyo skyline. His tousled hair looked slightly messy, like he'd worked through the night. But the fatigue in his eyes wasn't just from work — it was the kind that came from being done with the world.
Money? Check.
Fame? Had it.
Luxury? Endless.
Women? Zero interest.
Kaizen was different. He always felt disconnected from the world. While the city thrived in chaos, chasing money, lust, and illusions, Kaizen stood apart — a quiet observer, untouched and unmoved.
But today, his parents were visibly shaken. Something was wrong.
"Kaizen," his father, Takeshi Shirogane, spoke with concern, "We need to talk. Something about your life just… doesn't feel right anymore."
Kaizen slammed his palm onto the desk. "Wrong? I'm living my life the way I want. Why is that a problem for you?"
"It's your attitude. The way you shut yourself off from the world. We're your parents, Kaizen," his mother, Miyuki, said softly but firmly. "We just want to understand you better."
Kaizen sighed, brushing his hand across his forehead. "You both are overreacting. Let me live how I want."
But his parents weren't just worried — they were scared. They looked at him like he was hiding something.
Takeshi took a deep breath and opened something on his phone. "We've made a decision. We think it's time to try something different for you."
Kaizen narrowed his eyes. He didn't like the sound of that.
"We've enrolled you into Tokyo's most elite girls-only hostel," Takeshi said, eyes serious.
Kaizen's jaw dropped. "What? Did I hear that right? A girls' hostel? Are you kidding me?!"
Miyuki added carefully, "It's important. You need a change. Real connection. Real people. Not isolation."
Kaizen waved his hands in disbelief. "You've lost it. You seriously think putting me in some hormone-fueled drama house is going to fix me?"
"It's not like that," Miyuki replied gently. "The girls there are top-tier. Elite, smart, beautiful. And... we made them an offer."
"Offer?" Kaizen blinked.
Takeshi gave a sly smile. "Whichever girl manages to... break your walls, wins something. If she can make you open up — emotionally or physically — she'll receive wealth, luxury, and full financial freedom for life."
Kaizen stared blankly. "So you literally bribed them to seduce me?"
"It's a test," Takeshi said confidently. "To see if you're still human... or completely disconnected."
Kaizen chuckled coldly, rubbing his temple. "You've taken emotional blackmail to a whole new level."
And just like that, he had no choice. Trapped in their plan, Kaizen prepared to step into a world he wanted no part of.
The First Day at the Hostel
Sakura Bloom Elite Hostel — the name sounded serene, but what Kaizen found inside was far from peaceful.
Dressed in black jeans, a fitted shirt, and carrying a sleek designer bag, Kaizen stepped through the gates. Girls were already whispering, giggling, and staring like he was a prize waiting to be claimed.
"That's the billionaire boy, right?"
"The virgin heir... oh my god."
"First one to bed him wins the jackpot."
One girl stood out immediately. Red streaks in her hair, crop top showing off way too much confidence — her name was Saki.
She walked up, lips painted bold, and purred, "Hey there, fresh meat. Welcome to paradise. Hope your bed's ready."
Kaizen gave her a bored look. "You all failed already. I prefer conversations based on interest, not incentives."
She laughed. "Oh, he bites. I like a challenge."
Ignoring her, Kaizen moved past the group, uninterested in the obvious attempts.
That's when he saw her.
A girl who didn't look up. No makeup, plain clothes, headphones in, nose buried in a book. She didn't even glance at him. Her name? Yuki Himari.
She didn't care about Kaizen's status. Didn't care about the challenge. Didn't even care that he existed.
And for the first time…
Someone didn't try.
And that made Kaizen stop.
Just for a second.
To Be Continued…