Chapter 10: Chapter 8 Haruka Yuzan
"Classmate Haruka, please wait a moment."
An ethereal voice came from behind, Haruka Yuzan turned his head to see the girl's beautiful face showing no expression, just like those charming eyes,
Huh~ so icy cold.
Haruka Yuzan felt a shiver run down his spine,
"May I ask what instructions you have for me, Class President Chiba?"
Many people around also looked over, seemingly awaiting Miss Chiba's pronouncements.
As if it were routine, Chiba Shimizu didn't show much reaction, "The teacher asked me to tell you that the school had already disbanded the Homecoming Department a few days ago, meaning you must find a suitable club as soon as possible."
The crowd bore an 'I knew it' expression; Miss Chiba only ever talked about official matters.
"What?" Haruka Yuzan was taken aback at the news, "Is the school trying to take away my last sanctuary?"
As a paragon of virtue who had to earn every bite of food and sip of water with his own hands,
youthful and spirited club activities filled with literary zest were essentially out of his reach. Until he found the right tenant to allow himself the luxury of lying flat and collecting rent, Haruka Yuzan had to rush to his gym job every day after school, truly lacking any spare energy for club activities.
"Yes, the school only issued the notice yesterday," Chiba Shimizu said indifferently before walking into the campus.
Just standing here seemed specifically to pass this message to Haruka Yuzan.
She truly was a dedicated and responsible class president.
Reaching the shoe lockers, he happened to notice Chiba Shimizu changing her shoes as well. The brown leather shoes were taken off, revealing her white socks that wrapped around her small, pale, and dainty feet, which looked very cute,
indeed, even a beauty's feet are perfect. Although it wasn't the first time he had seen them, they were still a sight to never tire of.
Good thing Haruka wasn't a foot fetishist, or he might have bravely taken the plunge.
"Good morning, Classmate Haruka."
"Good morning...."
Along the way, many pretty girls greeted him, their pleated skirts teasing limitless possibilities.
The school uniform design that perfectly showcased the girls' youthful charm was truly impressive!
Upon opening his shoe locker, next to his indoor shoes lay several pink envelopes.
Out of habit, he stuffed the envelopes into his backpack. He had long lost the thrill he felt upon receiving his first love letter.
It would be nice if the girls who were sending him these love letters met the tenant criteria; then he could comfortably count his money.
To be honest, to date, Haruka Yuzan had only managed to figure out the rough selection criteria of the System.
Apart from ultra-high good looks, they must also possess an alluring identity.
For example, Reiko Onodera's identity as a young widow.
Of course, the face mattered most, the kind that at a single glance could make one's heart skip a beat with an 'oh wow' feeling.
At eight in the morning, he arrived in the classroom on time. Most of the classmates were already there, with those who were close to each other already huddled together discussing something,
Looking at the empty chair in front of his desk, he wondered what kind of business the coldly beautiful girl was attending to now.
That's right, to create a beneficial atmosphere for the two academic pillars of the class, the class teacher had arranged Haruka Yuzan's seat right behind Chiba Shimizu.
Could it be because his seat was behind the girl's that his grades were also being suppressed by her?
During the silent nights, Haruka Yuzan had pondered this more than once.
Regrettably, there was still a gap of three people between him and Miss Chiba in the grade rankings.
Isn't being fifth in the grade not the same as being in the top five?
A gentle breeze blew in, carrying several delicate petals that floated into the room. A lock of hair was slightly raised; he wondered what scenery outside was capturing the handsome young man's attention.
"So, so handsome."
As if hearing the inner voice of the Cherry Blossom Sisters in his class, Haruka Yuzan snapped back to reality and took out a sheet of paper to write and sketch on.
1. Help Onodera find a job that pays as well as possible within his capabilities.
2. Speed up the search for a second tenant.
3. Resolve the club issue today, and if possible, hope to be allowed to leave early.
When thinking, Haruka always liked to list problems on paper; of course, what's put on paper can also be seen by others.
Three problems needed solving, and Haruka couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.
Work and tenants could wait; the current issue was the club activities.
You see, Haruka Yuzan had been a loyal core member of the Homecoming Department, but aside from him, there were probably not many who left school early to work...
The school authorities might be aiming to punish those nerds hiding at home playing banned games, whereas Haruka Yuzan was merely caught in the crossfire.
His pencil continuously drew circles on the paper, and it was unclear what he was thinking as he propped his chin with one hand and stared blankly ahead.
The girl sitting in the front row blushed, frequently turning her head, hoping to find some soulful connection in their gazes.
Unfortunately, the boy's attention wasn't on her; seeking the merging of positive and negative currents wasn't something easy to find.
It wasn't just him who was being punished—the Homecoming Department had been cancelled, and thousands of its members were crying out for help. Should he ask someone about it?
Just then, the animated chatter in the classroom suddenly paused. Other than the homeroom teacher, there was only one other person who could command such effect.
Chiba Shimizu walked into the classroom, the serene girl paying no heed to the gazes of others as she stood at the podium,
Seemingly more effective than any teacher, the classroom fell silent at that moment, everyone looking up at her,
"I have something to announce to everyone. The school decided yesterday to abolish the Homecoming Department, and it's mandatory for all students to participate in club activities. The school's clubs will also conduct a new round of recruitment after school today, and everyone can attend then," she said.
Chiba Shimizu didn't waste much of everyone's time and returned to her seat after making the announcement,
The girl seemed to carry a refreshing scent as she walked past, like the air of the early morning, an indescribable feeling but one that invigorated the senses.
Watching the beautiful girl approaching,
Haruka Yuzan's eyes suddenly lit up, not because of her slender, youthful figure and stunning face, nor did he have any peculiar excitement for someone who gave off an aloof vibe.
It just occurred to him that Miss Chiba was also a member of the Homecoming Department, perhaps she would have some good options?
"Classmate Haruka, do you have something you need me for?"
Taking her seat, perhaps sensing Haruka's gaze or perhaps just willing to interact more with the boy she'd consistently outperformed, Chiba Shimizu unusually initiated a conversation.
Chapter 11: Chapter 9 Otome Yumeko
Haruka Yuzan felt a bit stunned, not expecting the young lady to take the initiative in speaking to him.
As their eyes met, in those beautiful orbs, Haruka Yuzan saw his own reflection.
A gentle breeze wafted through the window, stirring the girl's silvery strands of hair, while her delicate and pretty face remained expressionless, as though seeing through everything.
A lock of her hair fluttered between them, and the air seemed to carry a fresh scent,
Just as he was about to say something, the budding conversation was interrupted by a voice,
"Excuse me, classmate, could you please call Haruka Yuzan from your class for me?"
The commotion at the door drew the eyes of the other students, but upon hearing this, Haruka felt somewhat troubled,
Without looking, he knew precisely who it was, the goddess at the classroom entrance. She was tall and slender, her brown boots led up to a pair of black, long legs that could drive any male mad. She wore a red-gray checkered pleated skirt that barely contained her rounded behind.
Over her white shirt, she donned Kanagawa High School's autumn red jacket, which seemed a size too small. It was barely buttoned, just the bottom two buttons fastened, with the top part open wide, revealing a white shirt that was tight across a chest adorned with a butterfly knot.
Her jet-black hair was particularly long, draping neatly to her waist, and in those eyes seemed to shimmer with endless kindness and empathy.
The poise of a big family's young lady, Kanagawa High School's Gao Ling Zhi Hua, Otome Yumeko.
With a perfect figure and stunning beauty, she incited envy and resentment among all the boys,
Simply because this school beauty with the most top-tier family background and looks had publicly declared her pursuit of Haruka Yuzan from class three shortly after school started.
Overnight, Haruka became the red-hot topic of the school.
As if she had seen the person of her dreams, Otome Yumeko stood happily at the school gate, waving at the class,
"Haruka, I've come for you!"
Her voice contained an irrepressible delight.
"I'm going out for a bit, I'll talk to you when I have some time," Haruka said.
"Okay," Chiba Shimizu nodded, her cool and expressionless face seemingly understanding, then turned around, took out a copy of "The Republic," and began to quietly flip through it.
Seeing the boy approaching her, Otome Yumeko even showed a hint of shyness, standing by the door with her legs tightly crossed and appearing somewhat coy.
This scene almost made the other boys grind their back teeth to dust.
However, Haruka Yuzan didn't show any signs of happiness.
Because of some things only he knew about, Haruka kept his distance from this Gao Ling Zhi Hua.
There was still some time before class started, and Haruka Yuzan just walked out of the classroom with Otome Yumeko trailing behind him like a little wife.
This exceedingly attractive pair caused everyone to turn their heads and whisper amongst themselves.
"Hey, hey, hey, am I seeing things wrong? Isn't that Otome Yumeko from class two and Haruka Yuzan from class three? Are these two really together? Wasn't it rumored that Haruka Yuzan always rejected her?"
"You believe rumors? That's Otome Yumeko there, the perfect goddess, the only daughter of the Otome Family. How could Haruka Yuzan say no?"
"I'm so jealous, being handsome really does give you free rein! So unfair."
The surrounding whispers reached Otome Yumeko's ears, and the usually serene and unflappable goddess seemed even more embarrassed.
Haruka Yuzan sighed, said nothing more, but led the other's goddess to a quiet spot.
This was a floor where the school stored miscellaneous items, usually deserted, and Haruka just leaned against the wall, quietly observing the person in front of him.
It had to be said, Otome Yumeko was truly beautiful, and probably any guy, when faced with the pursuit of such a white, rich beauty, would be disrespectful to his future if he hesitated even for a moment.
But.......
There were no other people around anymore, and it seemed that after holding back for a long time, Otome Yumeko finally couldn't restrain herself anymore and directly opened her arms intending to throw herself into the boy's embrace.
As if he had anticipated this, Haruka Yuzan promptly extended his hand to her shoulders, keeping distance between them, "What do you need from me, Otome student?"
"Call me Yumeko..."
Having failed to successfully embrace the boy, Otome Yumeko muttered discontentedly and lifted her head. The warmth and elegance in her eyes from before had vanished, replaced by a sort of craziness approaching pathology?
Haruka Yuzan remained silent, just quietly watching her,
Seemingly used to this already, Otome Yumeko, though unsuccessful in her initial attempt, still reached out her hand to caress Haruka's cheek tenderly,
With her black silk-like long legs pressed against Haruka's, Otome Yumeko moved closer, her luscious lips parted slightly as she whispered softly,
"Hey, Haruka, did you hear that just now? They're all saying we're a couple, even bystanders can see it, why won't you accept me?"
"Are you sure those two weren't shills you hired? Everyone in the school knows about our situation, who would still make such astonished remarks?" Haruka Yuzan mercilessly pierced through the girl's thoughts.
"So boring, can't you be a little dumber? Or pretend you don't know? You don't understand romance at all." Otome Yumeko pouted, suddenly seeming like a little girl.
"That's just the way I am, honest and upright, and not good with words," Haruka Yuzan said indifferently,
"I just love the way you earnestly spout nonsense," Otome Yumeko suddenly inched closer with a giggling smile.
Haruka Yuzan could even feel the girl's presence through his clothes, her pleasant scent enveloping his nostrils,
"Don't pull this act, tell me, what are you really here for this time?"
"Hmph," Otome Yumeko huffed dissatisfied.
"I'm here this time to formally extend an invitation from the student council. The school does not allow the Homecoming Department to exist; you should know about this, right?"
As she spoke, for some reason, the girl's body moved closer and closer to the boy until she was completely leaning against him.
"The student council has too many things for me to do..."
"You're permitted to leave early, and you don't have to do anything,"
Having been prepared, Otome Yumeko whispered into Haruka's ear, "You just need to stay by my side."
"...I'll consider it."
After speaking, Haruka Yuzan promptly pushed away the girl who had flung herself into his embrace.
"Other clubs don't have the rule that allows students to leave early, you know. I specially applied for this just for you."
"Okay, then thank you, Otome student, I'll consider it seriously."
Being personally invited by the president of the student council would be an immense honor for anyone else, yet Haruka Yuzan still needed to consider it???
"By the way, I heard you're looking for a renter recently, what do you think about me? I can offer ten times the rent..."
"Otome student, I think people will get the wrong idea if you and I lived together."
"Are you disgusted with me?" The atmosphere on the spot suddenly became colder, as the until now smiling Otome Yumeko instantly changed her expression, a warning in her glare.
"No, I mean, I just don't want your purity and honor to be tarnished, I am thinking of your best interests."
Naturally, Haruka the handsome wouldn't make such a low-level mistake.
"That won't happen!"
With that one sentence, the situation was nicely defused.
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