Practical teaching, all I want is your reward.

With the sports festival approaching, many classes have already submitted their entry forms to the school.

This naturally includes Class A and Class D of the first grade.

As a result, Nan Yunya soon received a competition form, but it was not the original; rather, it was a complete copy made from someone's memory.

After glancing at it briefly, he immediately informed himself that he had reserved a semester's worth of chess pieces.

And so, in the student council office, the scene from the past appeared before Nan Yunya once again. A pretty young girl was standing in his line of sight, just like back then.

However, the two of them now know exactly what the other is thinking.

"Please don't be nervous. Horikita-senpai has gone out on business and will probably be gone for a while. In the meantime, I think we can chat for a bit."

As she spoke, Nan Yunya gave a polite and extremely gentle smile.

"Is there something you need from me, Vice President?" However, Honami Ichinose skipped his pleasantries and said bluntly, "Unless it's something urgent, I need to go back and practice with everyone."

Nan Yunya raised an eyebrow. This guy's attitude towards her seemed a bit aggressive.

Chapter 297 Are you very upright now?

"Hehe, Ichinose, I'd prefer you to call me senpai rather than vice president."

Nan Yunya leaned back on the comfortable sofa, narrowed her eyes slightly, and looked at the girl in front of her with admiration. Even the loose coat and shirt could not hide her graceful figure.

"Don't stand there. If people see you, they'll think I'm lecturing a junior. Sit down and let's talk."

In response to his invitation, Honami Ichinose shook her head and said bluntly, "I really don't have much time. Please tell me what you need me to do, Vice President."

Nan Yunya wasn't angry. He was always tolerant and patient with those who were interested. He smiled slightly and said, "Alright, I won't force you. But I hope you can listen to me a little, considering that I was the one who got you to join the student council."

His remark, though seemingly unrelated, only served to remind Ichinose Honami of the scene at the time. Had Suzuki Tetsu not intervened, her future would likely have been bleak.

In addition to joining the student council, Nan Yunya reminded her of something else.

"You've already spent a semester here, how's it going, Ichinose?"

"Although I've encountered a lot of strange things, I think coming here is probably the best decision I've ever made so far." Honami Ichinose took a deep breath. No matter who was in front of her, she would answer like this. "My classmates in Class B, my classmates from other classes, and even my seniors have all taken good care of me. I am really grateful to them."

Nan Yunya asked with great interest, "Doesn't that include me, your senior?"

“In a sense, I am also deeply grateful to you, Nagumo-senpai.” Another figure appeared in Ichinose Honami’s mind, and her pretty face flushed slightly.

"Hehe, I'll accept your thanks, junior." Nan Yunya seemed satisfied, revealing a row of white teeth. "However, thanks alone are not enough. As a senior, I also intend to continue to take care of my lovely junior."

Honami Ichinose felt a vague unease, but she quickly calmed down. She was no longer the little rabbit she used to be; she had learned many new skills.

"How many points are you two, Class B and Class A, short of each other?" Nan Yunya asked abruptly.

Honami Ichinose sensed that she had guessed something and calmly replied, "A little over seven hundred."

"Heh, it's a worrying gap. You'll probably have no chance of catching up with Class A if you don't win several exams." Nan Yunya lowered her voice, as if she were telling her a shocking secret. "The first semester is a tutorial given to you by the school. If you don't seize the opportunity, it will become increasingly difficult to get close to Class A in the future exams."

Honami Ichinose paused for a moment, then said, "We will do our best."

"No, no, no, hard work alone is not enough. I understand what you're thinking because I was also a student in Class B back then, just like you, chasing after Class A."

At this point, Nan Yunya revealed a rare hint of nostalgia, her voice lingering: "We also went through the deserted island test, running around and fighting on the island. Under the survival laws of nature, only by any means necessary can we survive."

"Ichinose, if you weren't prepared for a fight to the death, do you think you could lead the whole class to the top? Could you defeat the current Class A? Could you beat Suzuki?"

"I……"

Think carefully before you answer. You are the leader of the class, and everyone is watching you.

"..."

It must be said that Nan Yunya's words were very persuasive, especially since in this school where strength is paramount, most people only have one goal.

Honami Ichinose found it hard to refuse him, because surpassing Class A was indeed the goal of the students, and they would continue to work hard for the next two years.

That's why she became indecisive.

Seeing this, Nan Yunya smiled faintly and continued, "Have you submitted your entry forms?"

"It's decided, and it's due tomorrow," Honami Ichinose replied.

So, Nan Yunya slowly took out her phone, operated it for a bit, and then a "ding-dong" sound rang out.

“That’s perfect. Look, Ichinose, I will solve your problem, and all you need to do is accept this gift.”

He felt a surge of pleasure as he watched Honami Ichinose bow her head. This was her strength, her undeniable power.

As expected, after seeing the contents of the email, Honami Ichinose's expression became very stiff, as if she had seen something unbelievable.

"Are these the entry forms for Class A and Class D?"

"That's right, someone sent me one, but I can't tell you who it was."

"Why...why did you give me this?"

"As I just said, as a senior, I should take care of my junior. In return, you just need to seize the opportunity, climb into Class A, and then you will satisfy me."

"..."

Nan Yunya didn't care about her silence. Many people become apprehensive after witnessing her strength.

However, after waiting for a long time, Nan Yunya did not receive the answer she wanted, and she couldn't help but frown: "What are you hesitating about?"

"I do not want."

Because the girl's voice was a little soft, Nan Yunya didn't hear her clearly at first and asked in confusion, "What did you say?"

"I said, no!" Honami Ichinose raised her voice, her eyes seemingly gleaming. "This kind of thing shouldn't be here. I won't accept your kindness, thank you!"

Nan Yunya was stunned for a moment. Seeing that she didn't seem to be joking, her face suddenly burned as if it were on fire. What she thought was a sure thing had suddenly taken a turn for the worse. It seemed that everything she had just said had become a ridiculous clown performance. The audience below the stage even blew whistles.

In an instant, the anger in his eyes transformed into a cold smile: "Ichinose, let me give you a piece of advice: you can't survive in this school just by being honest. What do you think you're doing?"

"I know, Vice President wants me to help you defeat Suzuki-kun, right?" Ichinose Honami said calmly. "Because you are very dissatisfied with Suzuki-kun, but you can't get involved yourself, so you're asking for our help."

Nan Yunya laughed, no longer pretending, and said bluntly, "Since you know we're teammates on the same side, why refuse? Is it because you're so close that you can't bring yourself to do it?"

“You’re right, I have a good relationship with Suzuki-kun.” Ichinose Honami readily admitted, then changed the subject, “However, it’s not because of that that I’m being lenient with him. This kind of fighting isn’t for me. I want to fight him fair and square.”

Nan Yunya felt the veins on his forehead throbbing. He deeply regretted that he shouldn't have indulged those first-year students.

"Ichinose, do you think you're being very upright right now?"

At that moment, Nan Yunya's voice was like a demon from the abyss. The breeze outside suddenly stirred the curtains, but Ichinose Honami felt a chill run through her body.

“You stole things before, and you were willing to do anything for your sister’s birthday, so why can’t you do it now?” He paused. “Or do you think you’ve already been forgiven?”

Chapter 298 We Must Move Forward

No matter how many times she told herself that it was all in the past, her body still trembled, her stiff muscles even lost the strength to move, she could clearly hear her own heartbeat, and her whole body was cold, causing Ichinose Honami to unconsciously hug her arms tightly, as if she could try her best to avoid recalling the scene.

However, some memories are destined to remain deep in her soul, like maggots clinging to bones, causing her extreme nausea and dizziness. Her stomach felt like it was churning, her mouth tasted sour, her fingers were icy cold, and even her fingertips were trembling.

Faced with the indifferent expression of Nagumo Masaru, Ichinose Honami instinctively wanted to run away, but her legs inexplicably lost their strength, and her face turned pale.

She knew what she was afraid of, she knew she had made mistakes, she knew she couldn't forgive herself, she knew she had a knot in her heart, and she knew even more that she lacked the confidence to face the decision she made back then.

The shop assistant has forgiven her, and after hitting her, her mother cried and apologized, saying she shouldn't have gotten sick and been hospitalized, causing her to end up like this.

During her leave of absence from school, her younger sister also knocked on her bedroom door and said sorry in the same way.

Sometimes, she wonders if she should let it go, since it seems like no one really cares.

Whenever she thought of this, a startling loud noise would suddenly wake Ichinose Honami. Should she deny her mistake?

No, no, I just want to be stronger, I just want to face my mistakes honestly and bravely overcome them in the end.

It's like being on a glass bridge high in the sky. Even though you know you'll be fine standing on it, you can't help but look down at the empty space below, feeling a sense of fear and dread. You dare not go forward, nor dare you go back.

Memories she thought were buried deep resurfaced, and Honami Ichinose felt as if her chest was being squeezed, making it hard to breathe, and she was filled with self-loathing.

"Hehe, I really want other people to see that expression on your face. The lovable Ichinose is actually a thief. I wonder what they'll think." Nagumo Masashi raised his chin high, leaned back on the sofa, and seemed to be admiring her expression, revealing a satisfied smile.

"…Are you threatening me?"

"I'm just reminding you. To be honest, I'm even more curious about how you managed to deal with Suzuki. He knew you were a thief, didn't he?"

"It has nothing to do with you."

"Is that so?" Nan Yunya looked at her chest with a slightly ambiguous gaze. "I thought you used some unknown means to make Suzuki obediently submit, after all, he seems to be a lecherous man."

In an instant, Ichinose Honami cast a rather sharp look at him.

"Please don't make such jokes, Senior Nagumo."

"Alright, alright, I understand." Nan Yunya withstood her intense gaze, raised her other eyebrow, and gave a half-smile. "But what are you going to do now?"

Honami Ichinose's breathing became rapid. She had made another mistake, assuming that everyone was trustworthy. In fact, some people had no bottom line whatsoever.

“Do as I say.” Nan Yunya’s voice turned icy. “Either everyone knows about your crimes and you go back to your old life, or you climb up to Class A with the classmates who trust you now.”

It may seem like there are two choices, but in reality, you can only do the one that applies.

Honestly, Nagumo Masa couldn't understand Ichinose Honami's thoughts at all. She wasn't forcing her to do anything bad. This matter was beneficial to both of them, so why not?

That's ridiculous. Do we really want to have a fair and square showdown?

In a life-or-death struggle, even the tactics used by children in a fight are employed, and no means are spared.

He believed that Honami Ichinose would also make the right choice, because the truth is that only people like that survive to the end.

“I…” Honami Ichinose’s lips moved slightly, her shoulders trembling as if she were enduring some kind of great pain, “…I want to change myself.”

Nan Yunya frowned, wondering what this answer meant; it wasn't the kind of response he wanted.

"Even if I try to escape or ignore it, I know that past mistakes can never disappear, not because I have to constantly repent and denounce my sins..."

As she spoke, tears welled up in the girl's eyes, as if she were about to burst into tears.

“I…I have to face the facts, I have to accept myself as I am, I have to always understand that I am by no means a perfect person.” She looked at her right hand and slowly placed it on her chest. “A mistake is a mistake, and it won’t disappear just because you try to hide it. I was someone who stole things on a whim, and I will remember that and keep moving forward, because there will definitely be someone who will accept me, and there will definitely be someone who doesn’t care about my crime.”

Nan Yunya's face immediately turned ugly.

"Heh heh heh, someone will forgive you? You think your crimes won't be forgotten?"

“I don’t want to run away anymore. Being afraid won’t solve the problem; instead, it will only make me sink deeper.” Ichinose Honami paused. “Besides, I don’t want to make the same mistake with you again.”