I practiced as a monk alone in Japan.

Chapter 210 The young couple, right?
"Shooting a promotional video?"

If Asagiri Rin were the only student in the classroom, she would naturally have to face all the problems on her own.

However, with Tsukino Gen around, this boy became the 'diplomat' in public.

Everyone knows that the young lady is no ordinary person, and naturally she doesn't like communicating with ordinary people. In her own words, she has a phobia of stupidity and hates those idiots who don't understand even after you've explained things several times.

There are also deaf people who, even though they clearly heard something, still exclaim "Huh?"

So she just sat there, like a mascot, letting Tsukino Gen handle all the communication while she listened in.

Thinking about it this way, this club has found the right people.

The two people Saionji brought were two student council officers.

At Zhaori Private High School, the student council wields considerable power, though they don't frequently resort to underhanded tactics. However, most school events are handled by the student council.

The man's surname is Kuroda, and the woman's surname is Naito.

I didn't bother to remember his name, Tsukino Gen.

Looking at Tsukino Gen, the two nodded.

Kuroda said, "This sports festival coincides with the 20th anniversary of Shōji Private High School, so the school administration wanted to make it as lively and successful as possible. We also invited many famous people who graduated from here to come back and watch."

"Is it really necessary to make such a big fuss over just twenty years?"

Upon hearing this, Saionji looked over with annoyance, "Do you think twenty years is a very short time, Tsukino-kun? You seem to be only eighteen years old."

"That's true, but why is my senior being so aggressive? Did I do something to you?"

"No~"

Saionji shook her head, seemingly showing off her specially grown-long hair, the ends of which swayed back and forth, making one feel slightly dizzy.

Gen Tsukino's gaze returned to the two of them.

The girl with glasses, Naito, looked at us earnestly and said, "This year's sports festival is very important. So the student council has assigned us the task of making a promotional video that showcases the spirit of our school's students and introduces the school itself. So we've divided into two parts."

She looked at Kuroda.

Kuroda picked up the thread, saying, "That's right. Part of it is the sports students; we've already found candidates. Those are easy to find—just look like sports students, and have a bit of darker skin. On our side, we're looking for students who embody the everyday image of students—those who wear school uniforms, have a presentable appearance, and excel academically. After much thought, the student council discussed it, and all ten of them mentioned you, Tsukino-kun."

Gen Tsukino laughed out loud, "Am I that famous?"

He also glanced at Asagiri Rin, who seemed nonchalant, as if he were showing off.

The girl didn't dislike this childish behavior; instead, she raised an eyebrow and said, "It's normal, isn't it? He's consistently in the top three academically, and he's tall and handsome."

"You actually praised me?"

"And he's an orphan, which is quite inspiring."

Gen Tsukino realized he had spoken too soon, and then noticed that after Rin Asagiri finished speaking, he saw the guilty expressions on the faces of the two people opposite him, and he immediately understood.

"Goodness, so the last reason is the decisive factor, right?"

Kuroda and Naito said somewhat embarrassedly.

"After all, you receive a lot of scholarships. We don't mean to mock or ridicule you, nor are we trying to use it as a gimmick. It's just that adding this aspect would have a very good positive publicity effect for our school."

"They really know how to make a big deal out of nothing."

"That's not what I meant."

"I know you didn't mean that, so you came all this way just to get me to cooperate in filming this promotional video?"

Kuroda and Naito nodded, adding cautiously, "It would be even better if Asagiri-san were willing."

"Why would you take pictures of her if she's not an orphan?"

"Tsukino Gen!"

The girl kicked him, but the boy caught it, patted it in front of everyone, and said reassuringly, "Sorry, I reacted too quickly and just blurted it out."

"Fuck off!"

Why would someone touch their own leg when there are so many people around?

Asagiri Rin's cheeks felt a little hot, and she quickly pulled her leg back.

Saionji showed no reaction to this scene, as if it were commonplace.

However, Kuroda and Naito exchanged glances, both clearly seeing the shock and "I knew it" in each other's eyes. It seemed to confirm some rumor and fit their own suspicions.

If two people this good-looking have absolutely no romantic relationship, it would be a disservice to the world's audience.

"The reason we hope Asagiri will also participate is that the president said that since we're going to film, there should be both boys and girls, so it will look harmonious and people won't say we're ignoring the girls."

Oh, it also contains martial arts techniques? That makes sense.

"I see. But are you willing?"

Gen Tsukino looked at Rin Asagiri.

Rin Asagiri didn't answer that question, but instead turned to look at Saionji, "Why are you getting involved in student council matters?"

Saionji blinked. "We were originally asked to handle this matter, and since they heard I'm close to you guys, they just asked me to bring them over. I'm a key figure, you know. In an essay, that's called connecting the beginning and the end."

"Did you use the wrong idiom?"

Tsukino Gendo asked.

Saionji glared at him, "You think you're so great at grades!"

"Um... so, could I ask you two for a favor?"

Gen Tsukino glanced at the two of them. "Is there any compensation for filming this video?"

"subsidy?"

"Yes, they did use my image rights. I'm not handsome because the school trained me; it's all my own hard work. Shouldn't I get some compensation?"

"what?"

The two clearly did not expect that this handsome young man only had money in his eyes.

However, Asagiri Rin saw right through the other person at a glance, and she said lazily.

"This person is a kind-hearted person who is willing to help, but doesn't want everyone to think he's easy to talk to, so he hopes you'll pretend to give him a way out."

Tsukino Gen feigned surprise as he looked at the girl, "You know me so well? As expected of you." Kuroda and Naito also realized what was going on, "Is that what you mean? Well, I don't think there's such a subsidy, but I can apply for it."

"Oh, that's good. Now the problem isn't with me anymore. You guys see how to convince this person."

So the two of them looked toward the rumored big boss.

Asagiri Rin's attitude was also very clear: "I have no interest in it."

She felt embarrassed about the last time the literary society did a cover shoot, so why is she doing it again?
"If Asagiri-kun really doesn't want to..."

Kuroda was about to give up.

Gen Tsukino looked over. "Are there any other candidates?"

"what?"

"I know one of those pretty female classmates; she's in our class, her name is..."

"Although I'm not interested, I can agree."

Asagiri Rin looked over with a cold gaze, and Tsukino Gen, seeing that things were going well, stopped talking with a smile.

Saionji smiled knowingly at the two of them, as if she knew everything but wouldn't say anything.

Only Kuroda and Naito looked completely bewildered and somewhat incredulous.

It seems like the most difficult preparation work has been completed just like that?
"Is this...is this real?"

Gen Tsukino smiled and said, "Until she changes her mind, let's consider this matter settled."

"Thank you so much, both of you!"

"It's alright, just don't forget my subsidy. I might not just be being polite; I might genuinely want it."

"Okay, I'll apply right away!"

The two came cautiously and left hastily.

Only one outsider remained, seemingly determined to stay.

Asagiri Rin glared at the other person, annoyed. "You came all this way and caused such a huge problem. Aren't you leaving? Are you waiting for me to yell at you?"

Karen Saionji blinked. "How will Rin swear? I'm kind of looking forward to it~"

"A masochist? Is this a popular trait these days?" Tsukino Gen asked curiously.

Karen Saionji retorted without holding back, "Compared to me, I think Tsukino-kun, who volunteered to join this club, is probably more in line with the concept of a masochist."

The boy clenched his fists and said through gritted teeth, "Living in this world of suffering and still having to move forward with determination, in reality, everyone is a masochist!"

Saionji and Asagiri Rin exchanged a glance and then came to the same conclusion.

"ill."

Gen Tsukino looked at the two of them with pity, "They're so good-looking, yet they don't understand that art is born from suffering. What shallow women."

Karen Saionji chuckled and said, "I only care about making it look good, why does it have to be so profound? Besides, would you really want Rin to suffer?"

Asagiri Rin said irritably, "What exactly do you want? Don't drag me into everything."

"Hey, I was just trying to discuss with you guys when to film this video. You're friends, for goodness' sake, are you in such a hurry to get rid of me?"

"Anyway, I don't have time today, I'm going home."

The girl showed no mercy.

Genya Tsukino nodded. "To be honest, I'm a little tired from talking so much, and I want to rest."

"With so little energy, you still signed up for so many projects?"

"Huh? How did you know that?"

Tsukino Gen asked curiously.

Saionji shrugged. "You're a celebrity at our school, it's hard not to know about this, right? Besides, you signed up for four major events, to be honest, I'm actually looking forward to it. You usually have absolutely no interest in sports."

"Four projects aren't that many."

"The problem is that if everyone wants to get first place, it will become a topic of discussion."

Gen Tsukino's eyes widened. "When did I say I was going to get first place?"

"Isn't that right? That's what everyone's saying." Saionji blinked innocently.

Gen Tsukino glanced at Rin Asagiri, who immediately distanced herself, saying, "It has nothing to do with me. Don't look at me like that. Rumors are always exaggerated, you should know that."

The boy sighed.

He picked up the mango juice that Wu Lin had just taken a sip from on the table and drank it all in one gulp, as if he were downing a bottle of beer.

"There's no other way, we can only do our best."

"Is he crazy?"

Saionji looked at the girl strangely and shook his head at Kiri Rin, "Showing off can be addictive, simply put, you're addicted."

"The problem is, he wasn't drinking your mango juice?"

The girl said nonchalantly, "It's okay, he drinks my foot bath water."

Saionji stared wide-eyed in astonishment, "You two are really perverted."

at the same time.

Outside the restaurant.

The girl, still carrying her schoolbag, arrived at her destination.

She was still looking at her phone to confirm her location.

"Sakura!"

Suddenly a voice called her name. She looked over and saw a young man with slicked-back hair and a greasy smile, revealing yellow teeth, approaching her.

"Cousin, you're finally here!"

……

(End of this chapter)