I practiced as a monk alone in Japan.

Chapter 200 My Morals Are Refreshed Every Day
When morning self-study began, the classroom quieted down a bit.

The mature and knowledgeable Sakuraba Yuki also appeared in everyone's sight at just the right time.

A summer vacation didn't bring much change to this woman.

She is still beautiful, still looks young, and is still so gentle, intellectual, and charming.

After exchanging a few simple jokes with the students, Sakuraba Yuki quickly got into the zone.

"Alright, now that summer vacation is over, everyone should get back to studying. As you all know, the Sports Festival is just around the corner, and the school is taking this year's Sports Festival very seriously, preparing a lot of events for everyone to participate in."

"I also hope that all students will participate actively. After all, school life is not just about studying, but also about sweating it out. So, if you are interested, you can find the sports committee member after class and sign up for the event there. I will send a form to the sports committee member later to specify the events."

"Alright, that's all for the morning meeting. Everyone, get ready and get focused for class."

The announcement caused some whispers in the class.

Having recovered from his reclusive state, Miura Akihiko turned around curiously. "Sports Festival, huh? Are you planning to participate?"

"I don't have any plans. Why would I participate in this? My grades are already very good. I don't need any other awards to embellish them."

"You got to show off so easily again?" Miura Akihiko thought of something and then chuckled. "But I think Sakuraba-sensei will definitely let you participate."

Gen Tsukino looked at him strangely, "She's not my mom, she can't just make me participate, can she? I have a strong personality too."

"You'd better be. But if you're going to participate, do you want to play in the basketball game? I remember last time at the sports festival, the whole school was divided into four teams, and basketball was one of the team events."

"Wait, why not football? Football is important too!"

As a die-hard football fan, Suzuki also turned his head.

Gen Tsukino glared at the two of them, annoyed. "Am I some kind of black slave? Do you think I'll join in with anyone who wants me? You're like a clone."

"That's called 'the capable should do more,' and I see you have that potential."

Miura Akihiko said this.

Actually, I still want to find this boy's weakness. He can't possibly be good at everything, right? He's so good at studying, so handsome, so good at flirting, so good at soccer, and he doesn't hold back in a fight. Why don't you go on a talent show?
If only Sakuraba-sensei could force him to participate in a basketball game and embarrass himself, then the matter of his sister would be wiped clean!

"I have no potential, so I'm just going to stay in the deep end."

During this time, Sakuraba Yuki did not find any evidence that Tsukino Gen was forcing the boy to participate in any events, and the sports committee member even came over to inquire about the boy.

However, Tsukino Gen declined, citing that he didn't have time to review his studies since it was the beginning of the school year.

I'm a mature man, I don't need to use so many things to show off or embellish my so-called rosy youth, hmm!
"Not a single one of you are participating? I was all ready to cheer you on."

On their way to the club activity building after school, Kazama Sakura walked beside Tsukino Gen, her hands behind her back, and they had a charming conversation.

With his hands still in his pockets, the boy, with his nonchalant gait, remained as lazy as ever.

“If I go, the others will lose their spotlight, which is unfair to them.”

"Pfft. If someone else heard you say that, they would definitely think you're a narcissist."

But there was no hint of disgust in the girl's eyes. Ever since the two crossed that crucial step, all their interactions had become natural. And nothing that Tsukino Gen had feared had happened.

For example, even if a girl feels insecure to the point of wanting to stick to him all the time, she is still very sensible and won't talk on the phone endlessly.

Unlike most girls, they won't need to check on the existence of love every day, or whether it has faded or diminished.

This calm and gentle flow is more comforting than anything passionate or dramatic.

"That's what they think. What about you?"

Gen Tsukino turned his head and asked with a smile.

Sunlight fell on the girl's hair, and the ends of her smooth, black hair were tinged with the gold of the sunlight, as if they were her own radiance.

She is as captivating and impossible to ignore as her charisma.

"Of course I believe you can do anything!"

This is not blind worship, but rather a trust built up over a long period of time.

Is there anything he can't do? So far, it seems there isn't.

However, after thinking for a moment, she said, "But you could tone it down a little."

Gen Tsukino shook his head. "My habit is either not to do something at all, or to do it to the best of my ability. There's no such thing as 'good enough'."

"I really want to see you shine, what should I do?"

I remember seeing this boy play football the last time.

Watching him run, it was as if he were another Tsukino Gen. Unlike his usual calm and lazy demeanor, his youthful exuberance was equally captivating.

Personally, she also hoped that the boy could be more passionate and lively.

Gen shrugged. "Let's talk about it another time. I'm not really motivated right now."

"The way you're saying that makes it sound like you're waiting for Sakuraba-sensei to come and beg you to participate."

"I didn't say that."

The two talked as they entered the event building.

I heard the sound as soon as I came in.

"Hmm? Tsukino-kun? Oh, and Kazama-kun too."

"Eh, Saionji-senpai?"

Saionji Karen seemed to have just finished chatting with an acquaintance. Standing in the hallway, she turned around and happened to see the two of them.

Seeing the intimacy between the two, seemingly without any intention of avoiding suspicion, Saionji's eyes gleamed with an ambiguous light.

"It seems that a lot of things have changed over the summer."

"what?"

Kazama Sakura was confused.

Saionji chuckled mischievously, "You two are practically glued together, are you wearing double-sided tape?"

"what?"

Sakura Kazama belatedly realized what was happening and, somewhat shyly, slightly distanced herself.

Gen Tsukino didn't seem to care and calmly replied, "This is gravity; the force that attracts objects to each other has always existed."

Saionji smiled, her eyes crinkling as she gazed at the boy. "Tsukino-kun's talent for making people laugh with nonsense hasn't changed at all."

"That's a very harsh remark, senior."

"Really?" Saionji blinked, then cutely put her finger to her lips, making a thoughtful expression. It was a gesture very much like a heroine from an anime. "I'm sorry, I guess I'm just someone who appears gentle on the outside but is actually quite cunning."

"Is this a self-imposed limitation?"

Kazama Sakura looked left and right, "What are you talking about?"

The conversation is so strange.

Saionji smiled and shook his head, having no intention of mentioning the other person or the fact that they had attended his birthday party together in front of Kazama Sakura.

She just smiled and said, "It's nothing. You're going to the clubroom, right? I won't bother you any longer. See you next time."

"Senior, walk slowly."

Saionji left gracefully, without leaving any lasting impression.

Could this be considered an act of 'extrajudicial mercy'? Even Tsukino Gen was puzzled by her 'kindness' at that moment. Although even if she spoke up, it wouldn't have much of an impact anyway.

"It seems like Saionji-senpai is growing her hair out."

"What do you mean?"

As they went upstairs, Kazama Sakura whispered.

Sakura Kazama gestured, "Didn't you notice how long her hair has grown? She doesn't seem to be planning to cut it; she's probably going to let it grow long."

"What's so noteworthy about this?"

Changing one's hairstyle is perfectly normal for Gen Tsukino. People are constantly changing, and moods are also unpredictable and unstable. So, wanting to make a change, or staying the same for a long time, is perfectly reasonable.

"Oh dear, I told you you don't understand girls. Generally speaking, changing your hairstyle is no small matter for a girl; it seems like she's gone through something. Could it be to please someone?"

"Go ahead and guess, but don't look at me like that. What does it have to do with me?"

Upon hearing this, Tsukino Gen realized what the other person was implying, especially since those watery eyes were staring at him.

Is this a well-founded guess, or simply a woman's amazing intuition?
"I'm just looking around, you're so nervous."

The girl said playfully, as if it were a prank. Tsukino Gen reached out and pinched the girl's cheek, which was delicate and soft, with a hint of annoyance.

"I was still too gentle with you."

"Gentle?"

"When in bed."

"Well!"

In an instant, the girl's cheeks turned as red as a thermometer, almost the color of the setting sun.

The boy laughed uncontrollably.

But after walking only a few steps, the blushing girl leaned close to the boy's ear and whispered something.

What if I said I didn't want you to be so gentle in bed, and wanted to be a little rougher?

Tsukino Gen stopped and looked at the beautiful girl with rosy cheeks and long legs.

he whispered.

"How about we skip the clubroom?"

"I don't want it~"

After teasing the boy, Kazama Sakura immediately ran into activity room 215.

Standing in the corridor, Gen Tsukino wasn't in such a hurry or eagerness, but he still had to express his feelings.

The girl who has broken free of her seal becomes more and more charming, just like adjusting the difficulty in a game and then finding that the whole game starts to change.

When he pushed open the door and went inside.

A familiar scene reappeared before his eyes after a summer vacation.

The black-haired girl, nestled in the sofa, stared at her phone with indifferent eyes, a familiar mango juice beside her.

The air conditioner was still set to a very low temperature, as if the room was filled with her refrigerated food.

Kazama Sakura, who had entered first, sat obediently to one side.

Gen Tsukino closed the door, walked in, and sat down. During this time, the young lady did not look up and continued to show little attention.

"We haven't seen each other all summer, this is a gift for you~"

To Tsukino Gen's surprise, Kazama Sakura took out a bag of cookies from her schoolbag and pushed it to Asagiri Rin.

Asagiri Rin raised her head and gave the other person a strange look.

"I told you last time that yours wasn't very good, and you're giving it back to me?"

Sakura Kazama showed no sign of being offended, and said with a smile, "Then it's a good opportunity for you to test whether I've improved this time. Let's try one!"

Gen Tsukino looked at Sakura Kazama, "No, what about mine? Am I an unofficial member? Aren't we all good friends?"

"I'll make it separately for you next time~ This is for Rin~"

Xiao Lin?

This inexplicably intimate form of address made Asagiri Rin feel somewhat uncomfortable, and even gave her a slight tingling sensation.

Moreover, judging from the way the two were talking, something seemed different.

She thought for a moment, "If I'm asked to try the food, I have to be prepared to be hurt."

Sakura Kazama nodded vigorously, "It's okay! It's precisely because Rin is so objective that we wanted you to try it!"

"Am I a poison tester? And why are you calling me that? We're not that close."

Asagiri Rin said awkwardly.

Kazama Sakura playfully stuck out her tongue, "It's okay, you'll get used to it after a while~"

"I'll try one."

Asagiri Rin didn't bother to argue about the issue, so she simply opened the bag, took out a bear-shaped cookie, and started eating it.

She ate it, and then unconsciously raised her eyebrows to look at the other person.

"Did they put raspberries in there?"

"Well, plain, dry cookies aren't very interesting, so I added some fruit toppings. Different shaped cookies have different fruits on them."

After finishing one piece, Asagiri Rin didn't reach for a second one, but instead elegantly took out a wet wipe and wiped her hands.

"How about it?"

Kazama Sakura asked with great anticipation.

Asagiri Rin glanced at her indifferently, "There's been some improvement compared to last time, but only a little."

"That's great~ Thank you for trying it, Rin."

"I've already told you not to call me that anymore, do you really want to pay the price for it?"

"Oh, by the way, I'm going to join the dessert club this semester. You guys chat first~"

Seemingly ignoring Asagiri Rin's 'warning', Kazama Sakura hurriedly packed her bag, got up again, and left the activity room without saying goodbye.

The remaining two people looked at each other, along with the open bag of cookies on the table.

Gen Tsukino looked at the other person, and she looked at herself.

It seems they're preparing to hear what opening remarks they should make.

Opening remarks?

Just kidding.

Gen Tsukino didn't say anything, but reached for the bag of cookies.

"Snapped!"

Asagiri Rin swiftly slapped the boy's hand away, then said righteously, "This was a gift from her. Did you ask my permission before taking it?"

Gen Tsukino blinked. "We're all good friends, and friends should know how to share with each other."

"Friends? Are you sure?"

Asagiri Rin stared at the boy with a cold smile.

Gen Tsukino looked up at the ceiling. "It's suddenly so cold. Am I in Siberia?"

"Don't give me that. What's going on between you two?"

Too lazy to mince words and beat around the bush, Asagiri Rin went straight to the point.

Tsukino Gen asked in surprise, "What? What's going on?"

"Do you think I didn't sense anything? Did you and her do something?"

Gen Tsukino really wanted to ask her what her reasoning was for asking that question.

So you've drawn a conclusion from just one glance?
Where did this martial arts master come from?!

However, he naturally wouldn't tell the truth, "What could I possibly do? Maybe I'm just excited because it's the start of the new semester and I haven't seen anyone in a long time?"

Asagiri Rin didn't believe this claim.

She stood up.

Her elegant figure, with long hair falling over her shoulders, suddenly brought an overwhelming sense of pressure.

"Are you unclean?"

What a question!

Tsukino Gen's eyes widened. "I'm a virgin!"

"Really?"

"Just updated today."

Rin Asagiri:? ? ?

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(End of this chapter)