Not long after Akane Nanami left the Baseball Club, a dark shadow slowly emerged from the shadows.
Supervisor Donggang looked at Akane Nanami's retreating back, a mysterious and unpredictable smile appearing on his face.
Immediately, he took out his phone and sent a message to a contact noted as "Businessman" in his address book: "Do you have goods now? I need them tonight."
Soon, a message came back: "10 PM, old place for transaction."
"Hehe, once I get my hands on the stuff, I'll definitely make up for all the pleasure I missed out on from this manager named Akane Nanami."
Supervisor Donggang muttered to himself.
However, what he didn't know was that his every action was being watched by a crow standing on a nearby tree branch.
In its field of vision, Supervisor Donggang's appearance at this moment was like a wolf that had been hungry for a long time seeing a tender, plump lamb, full of aggression and greed.
Without guessing, this crow was precisely Dongfang You, transformed by the "Transformation Art" he had just received as a reward.
He had originally only wanted to test the effect of this ability and incidentally check on Akane Nanami's situation at the Baseball Club, but he unexpectedly discovered that Supervisor Donggang actually had designs on Akane Nanami.
Dongfang You snorted coldly, and his figure gradually dissipated.
He had already noted Supervisor Donggang down in his little book.
When night came, it would be his hunting time!
Not long after, Dongfang You's figure emerged from the small woods behind the campus.
As soon as he took a step, he suddenly stopped, listening intently for a moment.
Dongfang You's body tilted slightly, and he aimed his gaze behind a large tree to his left.
There were two figures, a male and a female, dressed in Shenghua School uniforms, standing there seemingly discussing something.
"Tatsuro, did you call me here because you found something?"
The one who spoke was the loli girl with twin pigtails. Although her skin was dark, her features were delicate, and her brows carried a strong heroic spirit, making her feel like a little delinquent, not an ordinary human.
Her name was Mizushiro Yukikaze, and she came from a special organization called Against the Demon.
And the blue-haired young man in front of her, named Akiyama Tatsurō, also came from the Against the Demon organization.
The two were both apprentices in Against the Demon and were partners.
"Xue Feng, I… I have something I want to tell you."
Akiyama Tatsurō stammered, his expression very nervous.
Mizushiro Yukikaze was not only his partner but also a childhood friend who had grown up with him, which was why he chose to tell her the secret he had kept in his heart for so long during a moment when they were alone.
"Hmm?"
Seeing Akiyama Tatsurō stammering and unwilling to speak the truth for a long time, Mizushiro Yukikaze frowned slightly, asking in confusion, "Did the higher-ups give us a new mission again?"
The thought of this possibility immediately made this energetic girl become worried, and she instantly lost all her vigor.
She pouted her lips, saying somewhat dejectedly, "How annoying, my campus life experience hasn't even started and it's already over…"
Seeing this, Akiyama Tatsurō quickly comforted her, "Don't worry, Xue Feng, this isn't a mission this time, maybe… maybe there will be other surprises?"
"There will be surprises? Tatsuro, you're not messing with me… Ugh, never mind, never mind, no matter what, I'll listen first…"
Seeing that Xue Feng's mood had finally calmed down, Akiyama Tatsurō also finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He took a deep breath, pondered for a moment, and finally spoke seriously, "Actually… this matter has been hidden in my heart for a long time. I like…"
"Who!"
Before she finished speaking, Mizushiro Yukikaze suddenly turned her head, vigilantly staring behind her.
Akiyama Tatsurō was startled, and followed her gaze in confusion, but found nothing.
"Strange?"
He scratched his head, puzzled, "Xue Feng, is there someone there?"
Mizushiro Yukikaze didn't answer him, but instead stepped forward, stopping only when she reached a large tree.
"No one?"
She looked around suspiciously, carefully searching for the faint unusual sound she had just heard.
"Strange… Was it my imagination?"
No matter how Xue Feng searched, she could never confirm what the sound she had just heard was, and couldn't help but suspect that she was too nervous.
"Xue Feng, are you alright?"
Seeing Xue Feng stop, Akiyama Tatsurō quickly caught up and asked.
"I'm fine."
Mizushiro Yukikaze shook her head, and continued to ask, "By the way, what did you want to tell me?"
His confession was forcibly interrupted, and Akiyama Tatsurō's heart was filled with both embarrassment and bitterness at this moment.
He forced a smile, trying to change the subject again.
But after Mizushiro Yukikaze glanced at the time displayed on her wristband, her expression suddenly changed dramatically, and she said anxiously, "Oh no, it's already twelve o'clock, I'm going to be late. Tatsuro, I'm leaving first, let's chat when we have time~"
Leaving these words, she hurried away.
"Eh…"
Watching Mizushiro Yukikaze's fleeing back, Akiyama Tatsurō opened his mouth, and finally sighed, leaving helplessly.
After the two left, Dongfang You's figure emerged from the ground, looking at their backs and falling into thought.
… …
"Akane."
As soon as Akane Nanami entered the cafeteria, she was called out by a girl in a school uniform.
"Youmei, is something wrong?"
The girl, Sakurazawa Yumi, was not only Akane Nanami's classmate in the third year (D) class but also her best friend since childhood, and their relationship was very good.
They even had the same shoulder-length short hair.
However, Sakurazawa Yumi had a more petite loli-style appearance, while Akane Nanami leaned towards a cool, beautiful older sister style.
So, although both were considered top-tier girls, there was quite a difference in their temperaments.
Sakurazawa Yumi was not as tall as Akane Nanami, but her chest was half a size larger than Akane Nanami's.
It reached an astonishing H-cup.
Perhaps only Shinomiyazaka Natsueba from third-year Class F and a few other girls could rival her.
"Akane, I need your help."
She lowered her voice, leaning close to Akane Nanami's ear and whispering, "Lend me your new boyfriend for a bit."
"Huh?"
Akane Nanami froze.
She couldn't help but rub her forehead, forcing a wry smile as she said, "Youmei, please don't joke like that. You-kun won't agree."
"I'm not joking!"
Sakurazawa Yumi's voice remained low, with a hint of pleading. "Akane, please help me. You know my pain. Besides your boyfriend, if it were anyone else, I really wouldn't feel at ease."
"Do you want to watch me suffer in pain my whole life?"
After saying that, she deliberately puffed out her surging 'weapon,' seemingly hinting at something to Akane Nanami.
"This... alright..."
Akane Nanami was actually very hesitant about this matter, after all, that guy was her boyfriend.
But Sakurazawa Yumi had already pleaded so much that she couldn't bear to refuse.
"Thank you so much!"
Sakurazawa Yumi happily hugged her.
Akane Nanami shook her head helplessly, reminding her, "Although I agreed, whether You-kun will agree... I can't guarantee..."
"After all... doing that kind of thing is too shameful for a boy..."
As she spoke, her pretty face flushed crimson.
"Well..."
Sakurazawa Yumi blinked, revealing an innocent smile: "I think... with your judgment, Akane, you wouldn't be wrong. After all, you are a very kind person."
"If your boyfriend knew about my situation, I think he would definitely help me, after all, we are good best friends~"
Akane Nanami rolled her eyes speechlessly: "Fine, think what you want~"
Sakurazawa Yumi smiled sweetly, reaching out a finger to tickle Akane Nanami's rosy cheek: "Hehe, I knew you were the best~"
"As long as this matter is resolved, I'll be your servant."
"Go away, who wants you to be my servant."
"You little girl, you're saying strange things again."
"Eh hehe..."
Sakurazawa Yumi chuckled, pointing towards the cafeteria window and saying to Akane, "Let's go, lunch today is on me."
Akane Nanami smiled: "Then thank you."
"It's me who should be thanking you."
Sakurazawa Yumi once again stood on her tiptoes, leaning close to her ear and softly saying, "Please~"