After giving the bun to Gabriel, Lin Mu pulled out his phone and, while the iron was hot, sent a message to the newly acquainted Katsura Kotonoha.
When dealing with a friendless and introverted girl like her, he had to show her more care.
And he had to be patient.
Katsura Kotonoha was at Shen Ye Academy.
This school was medium-sized, a bit worse than Mizutaka (High School Name), but it was the first choice for ordinary people.
Mizutaka (High School Name) was more like a preparatory source for vocational universities.
The graduates of Shen Ye Academy had pretty average grades, one could say they were ordinary.
This indicated there was a bit of a problem, with most students not focusing on their studies.
As for why an honor student like Katsura Kotonoha didn't transfer schools, it should be related to her family.
If Lin Mu's guess was correct, that he would travel through time in the future and intercept Saionji Odoriko, then with his personality, he definitely wouldn't let go of Katsura Manami.
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Back to the main topic.
Lin Mu first tentatively sent a message to Katsura Kotonoha.
Lin Mu: "Katsura Kotonoha, are you there?"
Upon seeing the message, Katsura Kotonoha was a little nervous and also a little excited.
It was the first time a boy had sent her a message.
Blushing, she looked around nervously, then immediately replied to him.
Katsura Kotonoha: "I'm here, Lin Mu, I've already arrived in the classroom."
Lin Mu: "It's good that you've arrived safely at school. Speaking of which, Katsura Kotonoha is truly too beautiful."
He first sighed, then immediately praised her in the next sentence.
When Katsura Kotonoha saw this, her cheeks instantly flushed crimson.
If it was just a guess before, now she was somewhat certain.
Lin Mu, as her elementary school classmate, definitely had feelings for her, perhaps even a secret crush.
After all, who would praise a girl they just met as beautiful like that?
Katsura Kotonoha: "Hmm, not really, you're overpraising... Um, Lin Mu is also very handsome."
After sending the message, Katsura Kotonoha's heart immediately pounded like a startled deer, thumping non-stop.
Wouldn't her reply mean that she also found his appearance satisfactory?
Isn't this how interactions between boys and girls work?
First, they have to be attracted to each other, only then can they continue to interact and deepen their communication.
She was nervously awaiting his reply.
Lin Mu also couldn't help but show a joyful smile when he saw the message.
Being handsome still had its advantages.
At least the first impression he left on beautiful girls was positive.
Who isn't a face-con?
Lin Mu: "Haha, thanks for the compliment. Since I'm handsome, Katsura Kotonoha, please don't forget me, your elementary school classmate, this time."
Katsura Kotonoha: "I won't! I won't forget Lin Mu."
Lin Mu: "That's good. Speaking of which, Katsura Kotonoha, do you know about something that's been very popular recently?"
Katsura Kotonoha: "Eh? What is it?"
She really didn't know.
Because she had no friends, no one would discuss recent topics or hot gossip with her.
Lin Mu: "They say if you like someone, you take a picture of them and set it as your phone wallpaper. If they don't discover it for a month, then you two might end up dating and becoming a couple."
Katsura Kotonoha: "Eh!!!"
"Is that true? I've never heard of such a thing."
Lin Mu: "So, should I send you the photo? I'm handsome, you know. If you set me as your wallpaper, all your friends will envy you."
Seeing this message, Kotoha's cheeks instantly turned crimson.
Was he implying he wanted to date her?
They had just met!
Was he that eager?
However, to be fair, she had no friends.
It was unlikely anyone would envy the handsome guy on her phone screen, and she wouldn't show her phone to anyone else.
Lin Mu: "Haha, I'm just kidding, Gui. Don't think I'm frivolous. I just wanted to remind you that you're so beautiful, you need to be careful and protect yourself, so no one secretly takes your picture."
When Kotoha saw this, her heart instantly felt warm.
She yearned for friends and care so much, but no one at school could talk to her, and her mother was busy with work and had no time.
Although her only younger sister was like a little adult, she didn't want to add worries to her cute younger sister.
All her troubles could only be kept inside.
But now, such a handsome and charming person was constantly expressing concern for her.
How could she not be moved?
Katsura Kotonoha: "En, I understand, Lin. Thank you for reminding me. I will be careful to protect myself."
Lin Mu: "Really? Then you can't just accept it if the person who secretly takes your picture looks good, okay? The act of secretly taking pictures itself is wrong, and anyone who believes in such a school legend and acts on it is definitely not a decent person."
Katsura Kotonoha: "I understand."
Being secretly photographed would make her uneasy and annoyed.
Who knew what the other person would do with her photos?
Lin Mu: "Speaking of which, Gui, how are your grades in class?"
He suddenly changed the subject to academic performance.
Although the girl was a little puzzled, she still enthusiastically continued chatting.
Katsura Kotonoha: "I'm in the upper-middle range. I was 3rd in the class on the last monthly exam."
Lin Mu: "Not bad, I'm first in my grade. It seems we are both excellent students. How about we study together sometime? Even though our schools are different, some knowledge points should be the same."
Katsura Kotonoha: "Okay."
Before, she only studied to pass the time, and partly to complete the tasks her mother assigned.
Now, if someone were to study with her, she would be more than happy.
Lin Mu: "Then it's settled, okay? I'll call you then and pick you up. You can't ignore me, okay?"
Katsura Kotonoha: "I won't. I'll definitely answer."
But, he was going to pick her up?
Would that still be a study session?
This should be a date, right?
Lin Mu: "Gui, did you bring a bento?"
While she was feeling shy, Lin Mu brought up food again.
Katsura Kotonoha: "I did."
Lin Mu: "Did Gui make it herself?"
Katsura Kotonoha: "My sister made it."
Lin Mu: "Eh, your sister made it? Then Gui's sister must be very cute."
Katsura Kotonoha: "Why do you think so?"
Lin Mu: "Just by looking at Gui, I know you must be a gentle person, and a sister who would make a bento for such a gentle and beautiful older sister, Gui's sister must also be a gentle and cute girl."
Katsura Kotonoha: "Indeed, my sister is very cute."
Kotoha's cheeks were burning, and her heart was racing from the compliment.
She felt happier than ever before.
Being acknowledged and cared for in various aspects truly felt wonderful.
At her loneliest and most distressed moment.
Lin Mu, this handsome, charming, and sweet-talking boy, appeared in her world so unexpectedly.
The girl's heart fluttered like never before.