Tokyo: Idol Girls have absolutely no bad intentions!

This guy is terrifying; he has absolutely no compassion for others.

Asada Sakura excitedly grabbed Ito Yuujin's hand, looking at him earnestly with red eyes, as if she was about to cry at any moment.

To others, this would be interpreted as Ito Yujin breaking up with someone or him cheating on Asada Sakura and making her sad.

After all, it looks too much like Asada Sakura.

Like a pitiful wife abandoned by a heartless husband, she begs desperately not to get a divorce.

People around started whispering, and some even took pictures of the scene and posted them on the school forum.

Someone whispered, "To be able to bear making Asada Sakura cry, this Ito Yuujin is a real scoundrel."

Others chimed in, "He deliberately came to someone else's class to bully Asada Sakura, what a bastard."

Yuujin Ito also noticed the strange looks from those around him. Asada Sakura's appearance really made it seem like he was bullying her.

Although that is indeed the case...

But Asada Sakura couldn't care less about that now. If she didn't act soon, she would ruin her life for the next few days.

“I…I can do anything for you.”

Her voice was trembling and choked with sobs.

"Damn it, Ito, you really are a bastard!" A boy in Asada Sakura's class couldn't stand it anymore.

"Even though Asada isn't exactly pretty, you can't bully her like this!"

He spoke with righteous indignation, as if Yujin Ito were the evil one.

"No, Ito-san isn't bullying me. It's alright, Tanaka-san."

Sakura Asada didn't expect anyone to blame Yuujin Ito because of her, so she quickly waved her hand to stop them.

If a more serious misunderstanding arises, I'll be in even more trouble.

The burly boy called Tanaka still maintained his air of a champion of justice, his eyes filled with wisdom as he looked at Yuujin Ito.

"Don't worry, there's evidence on the forum. This guy went to see President Nagano alone this morning, and then came over to break up with you at noon."

No, that's not how it is.

Asada Sakura was really about to cry. What was all this about? When was she going to be dumped?

Yuujin Ito, who was being stared at with hostile eyes, turned around and met Tanaka's gaze, his expression somewhat helpless.

That's outrageous, absolutely outrageous.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense.

A commotion broke out at the classroom door.

"Excuse me, thank you." A clear, melodious voice rang out, as pleasant as a silver bell.

It was Mori-kami Chinatsu, the cute junior with her hair in a bun, struggling through the crowd, her fair face slightly flushed.

A hint of urgency crossed her face, and her bun swayed gently with her steps.

Yujin Ito was slightly taken aback, not expecting to see Chinatsu Morigami at this time, and couldn't help but wonder what she was planning to do.

After all, this guy is a high-level player.

Chinatsu Morikami finally made her way through the crowd and stood between Tanaka and Yuujin Ito.

She was slightly out of breath, raised her head, and her gaze swept over Ito Yujin and Asada Sakura before settling on Ito Yujin.

"Senior, you're here. I have some questions about the cultural festival that I'd like to ask you."

The voice was soft and sweet, with a hint of coquetry.

Yuujin Ito frowned slightly. Was this guy's appearance at this moment planned?

The moment Asada Sakura appeared, her expression turned slightly hostile.

She smelled the scent of a cat stealing fish.

Just as she was about to remind Ito Yuujin, Morigami Chinatsu subtly turned to the side, blocking her view.

All that could be seen was Morikami Chinatsu gently tugging at Ito Yuujin's sleeve with one hand, urging, "Senpai, let's find somewhere else to talk."

The urgent tone and intimate gestures made it hard to refuse.

Yuujin Ito nodded; he didn't want to stay there any longer either. He and Chinatsu Mori walked toward the classroom door.

They left, but the others didn't; Tanaka, who had witnessed everything, was overwhelmed.

The forum says that Yuujin Ito cheated on the student council president, so what's the situation with Chinatsu Morigami?

A girl with fashionable makeup walked up to Asada Sakura and looked at Ito Yuujin's departing figure with a worried expression.

"Having a boyfriend who's always philandering must be a really annoying thing."

Chapter 22: A Trap of Gentleness

The afternoon sun had already taken on the gentle warmth of early spring.

Three gnarled Yoshino cherry trees, their branches intertwined, have yet to bloom, but their tangled branches already create a semi-transparent net of light and shadow on the lawn.

In late winter and early spring, by late February, plum blossoms had already bloomed on the branches.

A gentle breeze blows along a path paved with bluestone steps.

"Senior, the plum blossoms here are in bloom!"

Chinatsu Mori suddenly stopped, her nose almost touching the pink and white petals on the branch, her eyelashes casting shadows under her eyes.

Just as Yuujin Ito was about to get closer, she suddenly turned around, and the floral and fruity scent of her hair mixed with the cold wind rushed towards him, instantly shortening the distance between them to the point where they could breathe together.

"Just kidding, it's not fully open yet."

She blinked, her dimples gleaming with a mischievous light, like a little fox who had stolen a sip of cream.

The wooden bench was warm from the sun, but Mori-gami Chinatsu deliberately moved closer to Ito Yuujin.

"Actually, the president sent me to find you."

She spoke casually, her eyes, which had been looking at the azure sky, turning to Ito Yuujin, their eyes meeting. "She wants me to gather evidence against you, or something that can be used to blackmail you, senior."

"Then why are you telling me this now?"

Yuujin Ito stared into Chinatsu Mori's beautiful eyes, which were lively and vibrant in the sunlight.

"Hmm...why?"

Chinatsu Mori placed her fingers on her chin, pondering the answer.

The next moment, she suddenly smiled, like the first cherry blossom to bloom in spring. She slapped her palms on the bench between them, and as she leaned forward, the hem of her school uniform skirt fluttered in a small arc.

"Senior, can you guess why?"

This question made Yuji Ito feel a little tricky, but that was all.

He knew all too well how to deal with someone like Morikami Chinatsu; as long as he didn't go along with her, there wouldn't be any problems.

"I don't want to know about what happened between you and the chairman. Let's talk about work now."

"How boring, senpai." Morikami Chinatsu swung her legs back and forth in her white cotton socks. "The weather's so nice, senpai, don't you want to have other plans?"

"Do not want to."

Despite Ito Yujin's firm and decisive rejection, Morikami Chinatsu was not discouraged. She watched the sparrows perched on the tree branches.

"I was originally planning to use the excuse of preparing for the cultural festival to go shopping with you, senior."

Yuujin Ito's Adam's apple bobbed unconsciously. To be honest, he was genuinely tempted by the idea of ​​being able to leave school early.

Although I don't have a part-time job today, I'll skip as many classes as I can. Also, the supermarket has discounted vegetables today, which I need to grab in advance.

However, if he agreed, he would fall into her trap.

"Senior~" she sang, her fingertips suddenly pinching and gently shaking Ito Yujin's sleeve.

“Look here—” She stood on tiptoe and shoved the coupon with the words 'Kasuga Department Store' printed on it in front of his eyes. The creases on the edges showed that the coupon had been lying in her pocket for a long time. “It’s worth five thousand yen. It would be a waste not to use it today.”

Yuji Ito's gaze fell on the shopping voucher she was holding in her hand; he really wanted it.

But this is clearly a trap.

But......

Taking advantage of his momentary distraction, Mori-gami Chinatsu grabbed his sleeves and pulled them down, her bun rubbing against his elbow: "If you're willing to come with me, I can share half with you."

"Okay, remember what you said."

It was definitely a matter of reason overcoming emotion. Reason told Yuujin Ito that he would regret it if he missed the opportunity to get something for free simply because he was afraid of trouble.

"make a deal!"

Chinatsu Mori released her hand, her fingertips brushing against the lines on his palm like a feather.

"Senior, please take good care of me, the department store is super crowded."

As she turned, the hem of her school uniform skirt billowed, and her light purple hair shimmered in the sunlight. "If you get lost, the coupon will automatically expire~"

Yuujin Ito slowly stood up and followed behind Chinatsu Mori.

The two walked out of the school gate, took the subway together, and arrived at the Chunri Department Store.

"Let's go, senior."

Chinatsu Mori pushed the shopping cart to Yuujin Ito, while she stayed to the side.

The wheels of the shopping cart made a soft rustling sound as they rolled across the tiled floor. To Ito Yujin's surprise, Morikami Chinatsu didn't buy the strawberry daifuku or matcha nama chocolate that he had imagined. Instead, she headed straight for the discounted vegetable section, just like he had planned.

"Hurry up, senior, or you'll miss out!"

Her tone was somewhat anxious, as if she was genuinely worried that the discounted items would be sold out.

In the green price tag area marked "Freshness Limited".

The discounted burdock was neatly bundled, and the spinach was wrapped in plastic wrap. The red "half price" stamp on the label was particularly eye-catching under the hook.

Chinatsu Mori breathed a sigh of relief. She squatted down and skillfully turned the cabbage leaves with her fingertips. The fragrance of flowers and fruits mixed with the earthy smell of vegetables wafted up from her hair.

"Look, senior, there are exactly two left. We're so lucky."