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"Nakano-kun..."
In front of the classroom, Yukinoshita Yukino stood with her arms crossed. Although her face was expressionless, she was extremely nervous and unsettled in her heart.
The reason she was like this was because of the events of the past two days.
Her only member of the Service Club, Yuigahama Yui, had recently been involved in something impure!
On the first day of school yesterday, she didn't see Yuigahama Yui. At first, she thought Yuigahama Yui was sick, but when she went to visit her at home, she saw something extremely terrifying!
It was a large, half-human, half-insect spider-like creature hanging in Yuigahama Yui's room!
Although she only saw it for a moment, Yukinoshita Yukino clearly knew that it definitely wasn't her imagination. After all, she and Yuigahama Yui had already experienced an illusion together once at Woodland Cottage.
But regarding that giant spider, Yuigahama Yui acted as if she couldn't see it at all, completely ignoring its existence.
Fortunately, she noticed that Yuigahama Yui's condition was still fairly good; she seemed just sick. Although she wasn't sure if it was related to that giant spider, Yukinoshita Yukino felt she couldn't just sit idly by.
Although Yuigahama Yui was usually annoying, and joining the Service Club was only to find a savior whose back she once saw, she couldn't just watch Yuigahama Yui live with such a dangerous existence!
However, she had no experience dealing with such things. After much thought, she decided to come and ask Nakano Yu for help, hoping that Nakano Yu wouldn't just stand by and do nothing.
"You are... Yukinoshita Yukino of the Yukinoshita family, right? What do you need from me? We don't seem to be that close."
Coming in front of Yukinoshita Yukino, Nakano Yu first carefully looked at the girl, considered his relationship with her, and after confirming that there wasn't much contact, he spoke.
"Nakano-kun, although it's bold and rude to say this all of a sudden, I want to ask you for a favor. It's about... a matter of life and death!"
Noticing Nakano Yu's gaze, Yukinoshita Yukino felt a slight dissatisfaction in her heart, but did not show it. Instead, she spoke with a sincere expression.
"No, I won't help. This matter has nothing to do with me. If you have nothing else, don't hold me up."
However, faced with Yukinoshita Yukino's request, Nakano Yu directly refused without any hesitation. It wasn't because Nakano Yu was heartless; there was simply no friendship between him and Yukinoshita Yukino. Moreover, why would he help Yukinoshita Yukino?
Just because Yukinoshita Yukino asked him for help, should he extend a hand?
Joking aside, he had helped Yotsuya Miko because Yotsuya Miko was willing to risk her life, ran onto the playground where he was fighting Amaterasu, and carried his unconscious body to the infirmary. Only then was Nakano Yu willing to help Yotsuya Miko.
It should be noted that Yotsuya Miko that day could see his fight with Amaterasu. For a girl to be willing to do such a thing to save him, Nakano Yu's help was just a small repayment.
But what about Yukinoshita Yukino?
Forget about her being willing to risk her life and carry him from the playground to the infirmary; before today, they hadn't even exchanged more than a few words.
Still, he was quite familiar with Haruno. Speaking of which, what was that cunning woman doing these days? It seemed... she was searching for something? Or doing something else?
"Wait!... Nakano-kun, it's not convenient to talk here. Can I ask you to come with me?"
Seeing Nakano Yu turn to leave, Yukinoshita Yukino became a little unsettled. She quickly stepped forward and grabbed Nakano Yu's hand, speaking.
She knew it was a bit bold to suddenly ask him for help, since they had no previous interaction. However... if she didn't ask Nakano Yu, Yukinoshita Yukino really didn't know who else to ask.
She... couldn't just watch that monster live with Yuigahama Yui, right?
"If you're still trying to morally bind me and demand that I solve this, then I refuse to go with you."
Stopping in her tracks, Nakano Yu pulled his hand out of Yukinoshita Yukino's grip and said.
"Don't worry, there will be a reward for this!"
Hearing that, Yukinoshita Yukino quickly spoke.
"Let's go, I'll go with you."
Hearing there was a reward, Nakano Yu shrugged. That was acceptable. If Yukinoshita Yukino truly intended to gain something for nothing, then let her forget it. Nakano Yu wasn't someone who worked for free.
"Thank you, Nakano-kun. Please, follow me."
Seeing that Nakano Yu had relented, Yukinoshita Yukino let out a sigh of relief. After saying that, she went ahead of him to lead the way.
Following Yukinoshita Yukino, the two of them climbed the stairs and arrived on the sixth floor.
"This is the Service Club, the club I founded."
Bringing Nakano Yu to the Service Club classroom door, Yukinoshita Yukino introduced it along the way. After saying that, she couldn't help but observe Nakano Yu's expression.
Seeing that Nakano Yu didn't interpret the meaning of the Service Club in some other way like others, Yukinoshita Yukino couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, looking at Nakano Yu with greater respect.
"Please, come in."
Opening the classroom door, Yukinoshita Yukino gestured for Nakano Yu to enter. Nakano Yu didn't refuse, but entered the classroom without hesitation and sat on a chair.
Seeing Nakano Yu behave as if at home, Yukinoshita Yukino said nothing. She quietly took a chair from the corner and sat across from him.
"Nakano-kun, this matter concerns a member of my club."
As soon as she sat down, Yukinoshita Yukino wanted to explain the whole story to Nakano Yu.
But as soon as the words left her mouth, Nakano Yu interrupted her:
"I don't need the whole story. I just need Yukinoshita-san to tell me what needs to be resolved and how much my reward is. My price for showing up is very high."
"...It's about Yuigahama. A monster appeared in her house. I'm not sure if it's still there, but just in case, I came to ask Nakano-kun to deal with that monster. Whether it's still there or not, I will give Nakano-kun a reward."
Interrupted by Nakano Yu, Yukinoshita Yukino pressed her lips together. She still wasn't used to this, but now that she was requesting a favor, she simply explained the matter and what Nakano Yu needed to do.
"A monster? You saw it?"
Hearing that Yukinoshita Yukino said she saw it, Nakano Yu was surprised. He looked at Yukinoshita Yukino with a strange expression, or more precisely, stared into her eyes.
After a brief observation, Nakano Yu shook his head. Yukinoshita Yukino's situation was probably different from Miko's. Maybe she only saw it for a moment and couldn't achieve Miko's permanent spiritual sight ability.
"Yes, I only saw it for a moment. That monster probably didn't notice me, but after I looked away, it disappeared."
In front of Nakano Yu, Yukinoshita Yukino hid nothing, recounting her experience from that day.
However, after finishing, she noticed that Nakano Yu was looking at her with a strange gaze.
At that moment, Nakano Yu was thinking about Yukinoshita Yukino having seen the so-called monster. Although Yukinoshita Yukino thought she wasn't discovered, Nakano Yu didn't think so. Very likely... that monster had already been secretly following Yukinoshita Yukino home.
Of course, Nakano Yu was only guessing. It was also possible that Yukinoshita Yukino had really been lucky and wasn't discovered.
"So, what kind of reward does Yukinoshita-san plan to give me?"
Stopping his thoughts about those matters, Nakano Yu looked at Yukinoshita Yukino and asked.
He didn't think Yukinoshita Yukino could offer something that might tempt him. He came with her only out of curiosity about what had happened to Yukino that made her seek him instead of Haruno.
"Nakano-kun's relative, Nakano Ichika, wants to enter the entertainment industry, right? I saw an announcement of a variety show in which Nakano-kun appeared on TV. I can help Nakano Ichika attract attention."
Seeing Nakano Yu ask about this, Yukino, who had been worried he wouldn't help, let out a sigh of relief and said.
Before coming to Nakano Yu, Yukino had thoroughly analyzed his information. Although she couldn't find a suitable reward from his personal data, she found a breakthrough while researching Ichika.
It was that he helps her deal with this matter, and she would open the path for Nakano Ichika's acting career.
In her view, it was a win-win situation, and Nakano Yu had no reason to refuse.
Of course, Yukino knew that Nakano Yu stood behind the massive Nakano Company, but Nakano specialized in medical technology.
Setting aside whether Nakano Maruo, the president of Nakano Company, would support his daughter entering the entertainment industry, just think about it: how could a medical technology company even have good connections and resources in the entertainment industry?
Since the Yukinoshita family started with real estate, after gaining enough capital and establishing themselves in Tokyo, they expanded into various industries. Precisely because of this, Yukinoshita Yukino dared to give such a guarantee to Nakano Yu.
"This reward... I'm sorry, but it seems I don't need it."
After hearing Yukinoshita Yukino's reward and seeing the expression of the girl who believed she wouldn't be refused, Nakano Yu smiled slightly and said.
"You don't want Nakano Ichika to become a star?"
Hearing this, Yukinoshita Yukino was surprised. She lowered the legs she had crossed and asked.
"No, I do want that, but I don't need to borrow someone else's resources. If I wanted, one phone call would be enough to turn all the resources of the entire Neon entertainment industry toward Ichika. Of course, they are already turning, but I deliberately controlled it so that Ichika wouldn't find out."
"I don't know where Yukinoshita-san gets the confidence to offer such connections as my reward. It seems Haruno never told you about me. She seems to have protected you very well."
Nakano Yu stretched out a finger and lightly moved it in front of Yukinoshita Yukino as he spoke.
Hearing that, Yukinoshita Yukino slightly furrowed her brows. She didn't expect Nakano Yu to be so close to her sister Haruno. But if so, why had Haruno warned her to stay away from the Nakano family?
"Yukinoshita-san, throughout Japan, and even in the world, I am a most special existence. I don't rely on my family; I rely on myself. Even your mother must use honorary expressions when she sees me. If you only want to ask me for help because of this, you'd better go back and talk to Haruno about how to solve this matter."
Looking at Yukinoshita Yukino's confused expression, Nakano Yu sighed. After saying that, he stood up and left.
In the classroom, only Yukinoshita Yukino remained, clenching her fists, her heart unable to calm for a long time. After an unknown amount of time, she lifted her gaze to the window and murmured:
"Nakano Yu, what kind of... existence are you?"
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