Inside the Advanced Nurturing High School library.
Ryunosuke who was reading a book suddenly remembered the Student Council President's words about the four major financial groups (zaibatsu), if he recalled correctly, one of them had the surname Shiina...
He reflexively looked up at Hiyori sitting in front of him, intending to ask whether that girl was related to that family. After all, they had the same surname.
Hiyori noticed that sharp gaze, then put down her book and asked.
"What is it, Akasaka-kun? Why do you keep staring at me? Is there something on my face?"
Hiyori covered her face with a book out of embarrassment; Ryunosuke's gaze was too direct, she couldn't withstand it.
Ryunosuke also came to his senses and asked spontaneously.
"The Shiina family from the four major zaibatsu, is it related to you? Since you have the same surname..."
Hearing that, Hiyori immediately waved her hand in denial.
"No! I'm not from the four major zaibatsu!"
"My father is just a fairly well-off wealthy heir, and my mother is just an unpopular writer."
"Besides, there are so many people with the Shiina surname in this world. How could it be such a coincidence that one of the four major families appears right in front of you~"
After hearing Hiyori's explanation, Ryunosuke felt it made sense.
That's right, how could it be such a coincidence? From the four major families, he had already met two. The probability was smaller than winning the lottery.
Seeing him not asking anymore, Hiyori who was still covering her face with a book sighed in relief and muttered softly.
"That was close... I mustn't let Akasaka-kun know that I come from the Shiina branch family, otherwise, this precious friendship won't be pure anymore."
Hiyori was worried that if the other party knew her identity, their relationship would change. After all, between interests and emotions, many people would choose the former. She didn't want that, that's why she chose to keep it secret.
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Time passed quickly until evening. Hiyori and Ryunosuke walked out of the library together.
Ryunosuke offered to escort Hiyori back to the dormitory, and the girl didn't refuse. They walked on the school streets, looking like a beautiful painting.
Hiyori slowly moved closer to Ryunosuke. She saw their hands almost touching, reflexively she wanted to link her finger to Ryunosuke's finger, but afraid of being rejected, she pulled her hand back. She still didn't dare take that forward step.
"Haaah..." Hiyori sighed while hugging the book tightly to her chest.
It was a new novel written by Ryunosuke, as well as proof of their friendship. Although this friendship... was starting to smell of romantic "rot."
Ryunosuke of course noticed Hiyori's small movements, but he could only pretend not to know. He still didn't know how to handle this complicated relationship.
Whether Morishita Ai or Shiina Hiyori, he didn't want to let go of either. Before finding a way out, he could only leave it hanging.
While heading to the dormitory, they heard people arguing on the roadside, and it turned out to be people they knew.
Ryunosuke and Hiyori stopped, glanced at each other, then slowly approached to see the situation.
"Sato, Matsushita, let's go to the jewelry store! I heard there's a new model of crystal earrings that are very beautiful!" Kei exclaimed longingly.
Chiaki looked somewhat hesitant. "Is it okay? We're spending points carelessly even though this month we just managed to save a little..."
Kei waved her hand unconcerned. "What's to worry about? This month we just received 71,800 points, plus 250,000 points from yesterday's ship exam. The total is already more than 300,000. Shopping a little is no problem..."
"We're not like before when we lacked points."
Seeing Kei couldn't be told, Chiaki stopped persuading.
Talking more would be useless because her friend wouldn't listen. Besides, the school wasn't stupid; the points issued this month they would surely try to take back. Chiaki kept that thought to herself.
In this regard, Chiaki was similar to Ayanokouji, both didn't want to get involved in problems or interfere in other people's affairs.
The three entered the jewelry store and began choosing.
They were females after all, loving beauty was natural, especially when seeing beautiful things. Kei liked a necklace priced at 180,000 yen.
Normally she wouldn't be willing to spend that many points, but now she had twice that amount, so she felt brave. Kei wore that necklace on her white neck and began posing in front of the mirror.
At that moment, two more people entered the store. They were also known people: Manabe Shiho from Class D and her new boyfriend, Ishizaki Daichi.
Both came to buy jewelry. Ishizaki intended to buy a beautiful necklace for his girlfriend. They could date because of a coincidence; they had the same hobby, which was liking to fight.
Actually, when Ryuuen and Ryunosuke made their first transaction, Ishizaki was there. It's just... he was immediately taken down by Megumi in one move, so he had no screen time.
Until now, Ishizaki still didn't understand how he could faint then. From his perspective, he saw nothing, suddenly his neck hurt and he fainted.
He didn't even see Megumi's shadow before being defeated. The lowness of his presence still affected all Class D members until now.
Aside from a few main combat strengths, the other thirty-plus subordinates were finished off by Megumi alone, yet not a single one remembered her figure.
Truly terrifying.
Shiho and Ishizaki entered the store and passed by Kei's group.
Shiho furrowed her brow. Both sides had old grudges. She still remembered when on the cruise ship, Kei spilled a tray of rice on her face; she still hated her very much.
Kei reflexively stepped back, but then she stopped and gathered courage. "Why you again?"
Shiho also felt annoyed. "Such bad luck, meeting an unlucky person like you."
The vein in Kei's forehead protruded. She crossed her arms and mocked. "Hee~ is that beside you your boyfriend? His looks are so ordinary~"
"Far inferior compared to my Hirata-kun."
Kei's arrogant attitude really made Shiho's blood boil.
Daichi also felt annoyed; why was this problem dragging him in?
Shiho chose to ignore that woman. There were CCTVs here, if she wanted to fight she had to find a secluded place. She was forced to restrain herself.
Shiho clenched her fist then released it again, she walked straight to the display rack. Clearly she also wanted to buy jewelry. But Kei seemed intentional; whatever she wanted to take, Kei would get ahead to buy it.
Shiho couldn't take it anymore. She shouted, "If you have the guts, let's duel outside!"
"Who's afraid?!!" Kei replied hotly, not thinking at all that she wouldn't win against the opponent.
Chiaki immediately held Kei's shoulder and shook her head, signaling her to stop. But Kei who was already emotional didn't care; the important thing was she couldn't look cowardly!
"I'll go with you!" Maya also rolled up her sleeves, intending to accompany her friend to fight. Chiaki could only slap her own forehead.
Soon they arrived at a small alley outside that had no CCTV.
Only there did Kei realize and begin to feel scared, but it was too late.
Ishizaki as a male didn't interfere in women's affairs.
Shiho was already ready to act. When she was about to attack, Ryunosuke and Hiyori came from the distance.
"What are you all doing?" Hiyori asked while carrying her book. She saw Shiho ready to punch and her eyebrows furrowed deeply. "Didn't I already say? Don't fight! Why do you never want to listen?"
Ishizaki wanted to explain, but Shiho stopped him.
Shiho looked at Ryunosuke beside Hiyori and asked dissatisfiedly.
"Why are you with this person? Give me an explanation, Shiina-san."
"Isn't it you who should give me an explanation? Judging from your position, you want to hit someone? Hasn't the lesson from Ryuuen-kun been enough to make you remember?" Hiyori replied firmly.
Her subordinates indeed often caused problems and rarely wanted to obey, especially Shiho who often opposed her.
Shiho of course didn't accept it. Her own leader wasn't helping her and instead defended an outsider; she was very upset.
She ruffled her hair and looked at her boyfriend. Ishizaki could only put on an innocent face; he looked at Ryunosuke with a wary gaze.
He knew well that man was the Class C leader, and last time with just two people, that man defeated their entire class.
Once again, Ishizaki reflexively ignored Megumi's existence. Even though Megumi was the one who took down the most opponents, she was the least acknowledged...
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