[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment":3,"chapter-tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-588":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Tokyo: You Call This Normal Equipment?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1952563,2739,"Chapter 588","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-588",588,"\u003Cp>In the bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natsume Chikage looked at the attribute points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Strength: 5】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Agility: 5】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Spirit: 8】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Constitution: 8】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Charm: 12】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strength and agility are slowly improving through exercise, and he thought they would improve again soon, so there was no need to add points for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for charm… Natsume Chikage ignored it selectively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for spirit, it has reached a balance with the constitution attribute now, but because of this, he couldn’t add points now, otherwise something would happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then there was only constitution left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natsume Chikage lay on the bathroom floor and took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thought, he added that precious attribute point to 【Constitution】 without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Available attribute points: 1→ 0】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Constitution: 8→ 9】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the attribute improvement took effect, Natsume Chikage only felt a shock that couldn’t be described explode from the deepest part of his body!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every cell in his body seemed to be screaming, disintegrating, and reorganizing, bringing pain far beyond the past, making his eyes go black suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That familiar yet even more violent pain, as if the very essence of life were being forcibly pried open and reshaped, erupted instantly from the deepest part of every cell!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muscle fibers were no longer simply expanding; they were writhing, bulging, and contracting violently beneath the skin as if possessed of their own consciousness, crazily dividing, reorganizing, and optimizing their structure. Their density and toughness increased geometrically, with every bundle of muscle rewoven to contain explosive power, their contours becoming sharper and more defined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From within the bones came a dense sound like a rainstorm beating against glass, accompanied by a low rumble like rolling thunder, as if countless tiny hammers were forging them from the inside. The depths of the bone marrow felt as though they were boiling, and the microscopic structure of the bones was completely shattered and rearranged, evolving toward a superhuman realm of being lighter, tougher, and harder. He could even feel his height seemingly increase by an imperceptible margin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beating of his heart was as heavy as the pulse of an ancient beast, and every contraction pumped out near-scalding blood; the thumping sound was clearly audible within the cramped shower room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speed and force of the blood rushing through his vessels surged, the sound of it scouring the vessel walls like a bursting river, causing a faint, lava-like red flush to spread across his entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This pain did not merely act upon the flesh; it seemed to reach the level of the soul—a torture brought about by the forced leap in life level, tearing apart his old form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His nerves felt as if they were being repeatedly pierced by billions of tiny needles, or as if he were being roasted over a raging fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun was covered in pea-sized beads of sweat with a faint grayish-black hue; the speed at which these beads rolled down seemed to slow, dragging clear trails across his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gritted his teeth so hard they made a \"clacking\" sound, the veins on his forehead and neck bulging like coiling dragons, his fingernails digging deep into his palms, leaving pale, crescent-shaped marks. The world before his eyes completely lost focus, distorted, and turned into a chaotic vortex of color amidst the extreme agony, leaving only the sound of his own heavy, bellows-like breathing and the roar of rushing blood in his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, relying on his tenacious willpower, he held fast to a sliver of clarity in his mind, forcibly enduring this wave of transformation that would have caused a normal person's spirit to collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pain came quickly, and it vanished just as quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a tsunami passing through, it receded rapidly after its violent rampage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As this wave of violent evolution gradually subsided, the heart-rending pain dissipated as quickly as a receding tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In its place was an indescribable sense of extreme comfort and lightness, surging from the depths of his genes and the origin of his soul, as if he had broken free from countless layers of invisible, heavy shackles, his body feeling so light he could almost float away with the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The acuity of his five senses took another leap forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could even clearly \"hear\" the rustling of his sister's pen across paper in the next room, \"smell\" every tiny aromatic component in the shower gel scent floating in the air, and \"feel\" the coldness of sweat winding its way down his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every droplet of water flowing and falling from the showerhead, the arc it traced in the air, and its speed of descent all seemed slowed down in his eyes, their trajectories clearly visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he looked down at his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His skin was covered by a layer of stratum corneum that was significantly thicker than before, with a texture like semi-solidified amber. It was grayish-white and dull, clinging tightly to his skin like an old, discarded shell that had been worn for too long and had fused with his flesh, feeling like rough, dry leather to the touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He extended a finger and scraped lightly along his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This \"old shell\" emitted a slight \"crackling\" sound like dry leaves breaking, peeling off in large flakes with curled edges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The newborn skin exposed to the humid air was so fair it was almost transparent, smooth and delicate like the finest mutton-fat jade, faintly glowing with a warm, healthy luster. Pores were almost invisible, and the pale blue veins beneath the skin were clearly visible, filled with vibrant vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the large piece of \"old skin\" he had shed, which covered almost his entire forearm, Xia Xia Xia Mujun's eyes were filled with shock and contemplation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After tearing off all the shed skin, he pinched his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He discovered that the toughness of his skin had increased significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, even with a bit of force, it didn't hurt much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, it was much tougher than it appeared on the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a slight clench, it felt as if his body's strength had also increased quite a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And because of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun fell into deeper contemplation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every improvement in his physique was like an active, violent \"molting,\" an intuitive manifestation of his life form evolving toward a higher level and a more perfect state!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if he were shedding his mundane old self, full of flaws and impurities, layer by layer, climbing arduously and firmly toward some indescribable, purer, and more powerful \"perfect life template.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, at the very least, it was certain that the benefits brought by this evolution were real—he was becoming stronger, faster, and healthier, with extraordinary senses, quick reactions, and becoming increasingly... unlike a mortal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because his body felt sticky and uncomfortable, Xia Xia Xia Mujun stood up immediately and turned on the shower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warmer water surged down, bringing a subtle sensation as it washed over his newborn skin, quickly rinsing away the filth, sweat, and fatigue, and washing away the final traces left by this leap in life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a simple yet thorough shower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun turned off the water and dried his body with a clean towel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood before the mirror in the bathroom, which was stained with water, and quietly examined himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the mirror, his edges were blurred by the lingering steam, but the contours of his face and body were exceptionally clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"perfection\" of his appearance had reached the boundary of human aesthetic imagination, and even slightly exceeded it. Every proportion of his features strictly conformed to the golden ratio, yet when combined, they lacked any artificiality, possessing only a natural, refined handsomeness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The muscle lines of his body presented a golden ratio that combined a sense of explosive power with fluid aesthetics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The greatest change was still concentrated in those eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The color of his pupils seemed deeper, his gaze exceptionally clear and transparent, yet bottomless, possessing a penetrating power that struck straight to the heart when meeting someone's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the temperament surrounding him, after this improvement, became increasingly transcendent and ethereal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite standing in this cramped, steam-filled, ordinary bathroom, he gave the illusion of being independent of the world, as if carrying a soft halo that isolated him from the dust of the world, making his reflection in the mirror seem somewhat unreal, like a character stepping out of a painting or a dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun looked at himself in the mirror and couldn't help but be stunned; it was clearly visible that he had become even more handsome than before, and that \"inhuman\" sense of unreality had also increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after thinking of something, his expression turned strange, and he subconsciously called up the attribute panel that only he could see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Physique: 9】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Charm: 13】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that his Charm had indeed increased by another point, a \"just as I thought\" expression appeared on his face. The corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and he remained silent for a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was long since accustomed to it, even somewhat numb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not a mechanism he could control at present; other than accepting it, there seemed to be no other way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After these several experiences of improving his physique attributes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun was now thoroughly convinced... that there was a profound and direct positive correlation between his Physique and Charm attributes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this would require more attribute point increases and the collection of more data to see the clues more clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After showering and changing into clean loungewear, Xia Xia Xia Mujun wiped his half-dry hair with a towel and left the shower room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he walked out and stepped into the living room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natsume Ruri and Kaga Reisa, who had been chatting softly and drawing manga, subconsciously looked up toward the source of the sound almost simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they saw Xia Xia Xia Mujun, both of them were stunned, as if they had been pressed on a pause button.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natsume Ruri's eyes lit up instantly, as if she had discovered some treasure. She put down the manga draft in her hand, trotted over to her brother, tilted her small face up, blinked her big eyes to examine him carefully, and said happily:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother! You're out of the shower... why do I feel like you've become even more handsome!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaga Reisa's little heart, meanwhile, beat uncontrollably, and her cheeks flushed with a visible speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made her already shy and weak-spirited face look even more bashful and moving, like a ripe peach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't dare to lean in close to look like Ruri, but only stole quick glances from the corner of her eye, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes, but she still couldn't help but nod gently, her voice as thin as a mosquito's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm... I, I think so too... Brother Chikage, you seem... even better looking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun's expression was subtle; he coughed twice, looked away, and tried to speak in a normal tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just your imagination, I just finished showering, it's a lighting issue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked naturally to his schoolbag, took out that slightly rustic \"Midnight Diner Notes,\" and successfully changed the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Ruri, this is a recipe I got today from the owner of a restaurant that's about to go out of business. The content is very detailed, see if you're interested.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natsume Ruri's attention was indeed instantly attracted, and she gave a surprised \"Eh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A recipe?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was already in charge of the family kitchen and held great enthusiasm for everything related to cooking. Hearing this, she immediately reached out both hands, holding the notebook as if receiving a treasure, her eyes shining brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me see!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn't wait to flip open the cover and began to observe it carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And one of Kaga Reisa's dreams was actually to be a virtuous wife and good mother, taking good care of her future family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew Xia Xia Xia Mujun liked to eat, so she also secretly made up her mind to study cooking well, hoping to make meals that he would like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, seeing Ruri engrossed, she also couldn't suppress her curiosity, moved over from the other end, leaned in beside Ruri, tilted her head slightly, and also looked seriously at the content in the notebook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natsume Ruri became more excited the more she looked, her small face full of eagerness to try.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slammed the notebook shut and said happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother! The cooking steps and tips written on here are all very useful, it feels much more detailed than ordinary recipes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about I make you a late-night snack from it right now? Just in time to try out the new techniques I learned!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun looked at her spirited appearance and nodded gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, sure. But don't make it too complicated, something simple will do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I'll help too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaga Reisa also stood up quickly, saying in a small but firm voice, wanting to participate as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Xia Xia Xia Mujun, while the two of them ran excitedly toward the kitchen, walked to the refrigerator and took out milk and papaya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He carefully heated the milk in the microwave, preparing to make a simple papaya milk, intending to nourish his sister's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Kaga Reisa's portion...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head to look at Kaga Reisa, who was helping to wash the papaya in the kitchen, her silhouette slender and graceful, his gaze lingering for 0.1 seconds on a certain overly prominent part of her body, and then he fell slightly silent.\u003C\u002Fp>",2269,"2026-06-15T07:10:31.195Z","2026-06-15T07:45:40.648Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","a1dba933947027cd8ecf3a7271ea6399a9de638950228b0636bb2d4901cc4971","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-589","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-587",624,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-cover.jpg"]