My childhood sweetheart is Nishimiya Glass

Chapter 406 A New Grade?

"Miyamura-sensei will be releasing a new book in early April. Should we pool our money to buy a copy and take turns reading it?"

Yongshu Youhong followed her to sit on the bench, thinking to himself that he would pay more money to be the first to see it.

Completely oblivious to Yuzuru Nishimiya's strange expression.

“Actually…” Nishimiya Yuzuru was wondering whether to tell him the truth.

"Huh? What did you say? I was spacing out, I didn't hear you."

"It's alright." Nishimiya Yuzuru rolled her eyes at him.

Yuhiro Nagatsuka was already used to this about 'him', and sometimes even felt that 'he' was like a girl, with many habits that were more like a girl's.

But he dismissed it all as a misperception, or even felt that he hadn't interacted with girls in so long that he was starting to show signs of going crazy.

"What do you think of my suggestion just now?" Nagatoshi Hiroshi nudged her with his shoulder.

"I don't think it's very good..." Nishimiya Yuzuru stroked Hachiko's head and shook his head.

Knowing that 'he' wasn't very interested in light novels, Nagatsu Tomohiro increased the enticement:

"I can pay a little more then, just let me see it first. It'll only be a week before it's your turn!"

Hearing him say that, Nishimiya Yuzuru suddenly had a wicked idea to earn some pocket money!
There are always two or three unopened new books in my sister's room, and they're all Gang's books.

Just ask her for a copy and tell the chubby boy you bought it, then he can give you the money. That way you'll have extra pocket money.

"Young man, say something! What do you think of my suggestion? I can contribute a little more."

Seeing that Yuzuru Nishimiya was lost in thought, Yuhiro Nagatsuka nudged her again.

"Moreover, Professor Miyamura's new book is absolutely worth the price!"

"Actually, you don't need to spend money. I can just lend it to you when the time comes."

The bad idea that Nishimiya Yuzuru had in her mind didn't last more than a few seconds before she forgot about it.

She would despise herself for using this method to earn pocket money, and if her mother and sister found out, she would probably get a beating.

"What? It's free?"

In that instant, Yuhiro Nagatsu thought of many things and deduced the most reasonable explanation.

That means 'he' might borrow it from Miyamura or her sister.

“Yes, it doesn’t cost any money,” Yuzuru Nishimiya nodded. “Do you want it? Just don’t break it.”

"Alright!" Nagatsu Tomohiro almost nodded his head out of focus, then slapped his chest with a flourish.

"If I can borrow it, I'll provide you with snacks for a week!"

Before he finished speaking, he raised his right hand and tried to put his arm around Nishimiya Yuzuru's neck and take 'him' to the convenience store to buy snacks.

But she dodged it with quick eyes and hands, and glared at Yuhiro Nagatsuka with embarrassment and annoyance: "Don't touch me, or I'll change my mind!"

"Wang!"

Hachiko, who was lying comfortably on the ground, immediately stood up and bared his teeth at Nagatsuka Tomohiro upon hearing Nishimiya Yuzuru's words.

But it didn't seem wary or vigilant at all; it just appeared to be putting on an act.

"Alright, alright, no need to resort to violence." Seeing 'him' and Hachiko, who was protecting his master, acting like this, Nagatomo was momentarily speechless...

It's been more than half a year, and their stress response is still so strong.

Even Hachiko, who is usually so docile that anyone can pet him a few times and who is almost never angry, will immediately bar his teeth and grimac when he hears that Nishimiya Yuzuru has been bullied...

Putting aside their first meeting, Hachiko could indeed be described as having almost no temper.

"Come on, come on, I'll treat you to some snacks, including Hachiko's."

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Futaba Publishing released its new book announcement right on time, along with a promotional song from Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day, though there was no preview available. Tsuna and Shoko both immediately shared Futaba Publishing's post about 'Your Lie in April'.

Even those singers are the same; if they can really ride this wave of popularity, they can gain a lot of fans.

The internet immediately exploded with discussion, and even the writers' groups under Kazunori's command were abuzz with messages tagging Tsuna.

Other writers' groups are similar, but they're all discussing what new formulas Miyamura-sensei's new book has, and they haven't paid much attention to that song.

"What's going on with that old scoundrel Miyamura? Has he changed careers?"

"If you're going to write a book, then write a book; if you're going to kill someone, then kill someone. Why are you also getting someone to release a song? Is the money too much to handle? You'd be better off holding a fan meeting!"

"The female lead's name is Kaori Miyazono? Damn! Another female lead who's already got a terminal illness, just like in the last one!"

"Won't the female lead die halfway through again this time?"

"I think the female lead will die in a hospital bed this time. It's the same old formula; Miyamura, that old scoundrel, probably won't use it."

"Teacher Nishimiya, I love you! That old bastard Miyamura doesn't deserve your affection!"

"Is this new book about love?"

"Looking forward to Miyamura's first song for Anohana!"

"This little surprise is this song? Is there really no twist at all?"

"Childhood sweethearts can't withstand a sudden arrival? This new book by Miyamura, that old scoundrel, feels like it's going to turn into a chaotic battlefield!"

The online discussions and comments were varied, but Tsuna and Shoko didn't pay any attention to them as they were on a date outside.

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“Ding-ling-ling…!”

Three days really flew by. Tsuna, who thought he still had a day of vacation left, was woken up by his alarm clock in the middle of the night.

I changed my clothes in a daze, and went out for a morning run in a daze.

Over the past three days, online discussions about "Your Lie in April" have been increasing.

The song "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day" was much less well-known, attracting only a few people's attention.

Ayumi Ajitani also approached Tsuna, wanting to hear the song in advance, but he brushed her off, saying he would let her hear it when school started.

In return, she looked at him like he was an idiot.

Meanwhile, Yuzuru Nishimiya successfully borrowed "Four Lies" from Shoko, a day earlier than everyone else.

On the 30th, Futaba Publishing House delivered five or six copies of "Four Lies" to Tsuna.

However, Yuzuru Nishimiya will definitely give it to Tomohiro Nagatsuka on the first day of school, as she doesn't want to expose Tsuna and Shoko's identities.

.........

The morning light slanted across the tree-lined path, casting long, thin shadows of them and the pedestrians.

Shoko squeezed the strap of her handbag; her fingertips turned slightly white.

She turned her head slightly, her gaze falling on Tsuna's yawning face, and asked softly:
"Tsuna...you said..." She paused, "In the new class...will Ayumi and the others still hang out with us?"

As she spoke, she lowered her head again, her gaze darting between the tips of her shoes and the newly paved asphalt road.

"I don't know, but I guess so." Tsuna shrugged; he couldn't have guessed it either.

He and Shoko, on the other hand, are almost always in the same class, thanks in no small part to his dad's help...

The two chatted and admired the cherry blossoms blooming along the roadside, and soon arrived at the school gate.

The school gate was filled with greetings and playful banter, and you could often hear students discussing Miyamura's new book or going out in groups to buy it after school.

(End of this chapter)