Living in Tokyo, all I want to do is laze around.

The "everyone" she was referring to were her female classmates.

Hanabi Hanamaru: "Recently, Hanabi looked up online why boys like to touch waists... and then she found out that Kai-kun is the 'sexy' type..."

"Stop talking, it's my fault."

Chapter 143 Strength, beyond doubt.

The following morning, people gripped the handrails tightly with one hand, their minds swaying and drifting like a clattering tram.

For office workers, working overtime on weekends is a common occurrence.

For students, this pleasant weekend time is best spent sleeping.

Hanabi Hanabu, who was sleeping on her own big bed, turned over slightly. Her soft short hair was a little messy, and there were wet strands of hair around her pale red lips.

The dream in his little head is always that face that keeps getting closer.

Yesterday afternoon, we looked down at the Kanda River and enjoyed the gentle breeze that swept across the water.

Just as I turned around, someone took advantage of my inattention and kissed me without asking.

Kissing someone you like feels amazing. The moment your soft lips touch, a surge of emotion wells up inside you, a feeling that touches your very soul.

The longer the kiss, the deeper the affection.

The hormones produced in the brain make the head feel dizzy.

The other person's scent, their smell, their moisture can make your heart race.

My heart is filled with warm and sweet feelings.

The moment they parted, their eyes met on the riverbank, their love for each other beyond words.

Hanabi Hanamaru's cheeks were flushed, and in her sleepy state, she gently pursed her cherry lips, savoring that flutter of excitement.

The closer that handsome face in her dream got, the more nervous and restless she became.

Under the warm breath of that gentle face, her fair neck involuntarily rose, she nodded slightly, and softly called out:

"棣...棹君..."

The soft, gentle whispers emanating from the misty, dreamlike atmosphere were tender and magnetic.

The handsome silhouette above is surrounded by a dazzling halo.

A slight smile can captivate the heart.

The soft, pink lips had gentle lines that intersected and then became a chaotic mess, like someone drowning in water.

The sweet taste is delightful and addictive.

A kiss that lingered for so long, so real it felt unreal.

The girl kept her eyes tightly closed and her small hands unconsciously wrapped around herself.

My waist felt itchy, as if someone had touched it.

Hanabi Hanamaru suddenly opened her eyes, her dizzy little head clearing up, and she abruptly pushed away the face pressing against hers.

"Ouch~ It hurts, it hurts, it hurts!"

Her finger poked Uesugi Kai's face.

"ah...?"

Hanabi Hanabi quickly withdrew her small hand and placed it on her chest. Seeing a thin line of blood on his face, she hurriedly apologized, "I'm sorry, Kai-kun."

Kai Uesugi looked at the girl lying on the bed and smiled: "No need to apologize, it's alright."

He pulled a tissue from the bedside table and wiped his face.

It can only be described as a scratch from a fingernail.

"Won't it hurt?" Hanabi Hanamaru sat up in bed, her bright purple eyes filled with worry.

As soon as she got close, the girl's sweet fragrance wafted over me.

Kai Uesugi smiled and said, "A good morning kiss, don't you like it?"

The taste of small sparks lingered between his lips and teeth as he spoke.

“Kai-kun… again, doing it secretly.” Hanabi Hanabi looked him in the eyes. “You could have just told Hanabi…”

"Fireworks... it's not like we're not giving them to Kai-kun..."

Kai Uesugi gently stroked her soft face: "Don't you find it a pleasant surprise? That feeling of suddenly and completely falling for you."

Upon hearing his description, Hanabi Hanamaru immediately recalled that feeling.

That breathtaking, exhilarating feeling that suffocates you in an instant, followed by a gentle relaxation in a tender embrace, where your entire being is completely immersed in the beauty of the moment.

Hanabi Hanabi's face, as beautiful as cherry blossoms in spring, grew increasingly red, and her trembling pupils continued to move downwards.

Then... that familiar face came into view again.

The girl's body... was forced to lie on the bed.

Her little hands clasped tightly...the soft bed sheet.

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Sunlight shone through layers of clouds, illuminating the earth, and the concentrated beams of light were so intense they were dazzling.

The venue was packed with people, and many reporters and cameras had already been set up in the audience.

The enthusiasm has attracted even residents from the surrounding area who have never tried archery before.

"Wow~ Is archery really that popular?" Masanobu Hirata stood on tiptoe and looked around. "It doesn't seem like it."

“There’s always some publicity surrounding the finals,” Sugita Sohei said, resting his right shoulder on his bow bag. “That’s something the organizers are happy to see.”

"Hmm... Actually, this district-level main event is quite well-known, after all, it's an event organized by the National Archery Federation in Tokyo."

Qing Youya chimed in with a smile, "The school is also very interested in this competition. As long as we defeat Yuzhi and win the championship, we will also receive a corresponding amount of prize money."

"How much?" Uesugi Kai raised an eyebrow.

"One million yen per person."

Chitose Mai's mouth formed an "O" shape. "So many!?"

She quickly covered her mouth again.

“Kamigoshi is a private school, and the so-called bonus is just an incentive, as long as it helps them promote their school,” said Hideyoshi Kanai. “Actually, one million yen is only enough to cover six months’ tuition.”

Those who could afford to read Shenyue were generally well-off, so they didn't care too much about the so-called bonus.

“A lot!” Chitose Mai noticed everyone’s expressions. “It’s many, many times more than what I earn from my part-time job!”

"..."

"Working is not allowed at the school."

Someone mentioned it.

Chitose Mai realized she'd let something slip and smiled sheepishly, "Haha~ Everyone in the archery club... won't report me, right? Haha..."

"Is Chitose short of money?" asked Sugita Sohei, who is not short of money at all.

"That's not the reason," Chitose Mai said, maintaining her smile and clasping her hands together in prayer. "Anyway... please don't report me to the school, please..."

"fine."

The members of the archery club never intended this, and besides, she had been handing out water and towels to everyone lately, so she had at least put in a lot of effort, if not done anything special.

However, Chitose Mai's clasped hands gesture allowed Uesugi Kai to see an old, lace-trimmed rubber band on her right hand.

Hanabi Hanabu, who had gone to the restroom, came over.

Chitose Mai quickly ran to her side, hooked her arm around her neck, and sniffed lightly. The fragrance was wonderful: "What kind of shower gel does Hanabi-chan use? It smells so fresh and sweet, like lilies."

"Does it smell that good?" Hanabi Hanamaru noticed that both she and Ayaka Rie preferred to be close to her.

"It smells so good! You don't know, whenever I get close to you, I can't help but want to smell you more."

Chitose May rubbed against her cute face.

"And Hanabi-chan's face is so soft, she's practically the perfect girl."

"N-no, it's not that good." Under the dazzling sun, Hanabi Hanamaru felt a little hot from being hugged by her.

"Why does Hanabi wear a ribbon around her neck?"

Chitose Mai peered into the sunlight, "Such a big sun."

"..." Hanabi Hanabi lowered her head slightly: "Mainly because...it looks good..."

"Ahem..." Uesugi Kai interrupted their conversation, "Enter the arena first, the match is about to begin."

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Yuzhi is a strong school and has always been labeled as a top-tier university.

"What do you think would happen if we lost to that guy who's only been practicing archery for two months?" Atsushi Fuchigami twirled a pen in his hand, his square glasses revealing nothing particularly meaningful.

"It's nothing serious, it just means we're not as skilled as them," Yagi Eijin said.

Shimokawa Akirou chuckled: "You believe he's a newcomer to the world of archery? If you do, you're being incredibly idiotic."

“Watch your words, Shimokawa.” Yagi Eijin glanced at him.

"Hey hey~" Shimokawa Akirou spread his hands, shook his head and laughed helplessly, "You're about to start your etiquette lecture again, I know."

Her smile remained unchanged, but her narrow eyes squinted.

"But it seems like Yagi-senpai will be moving up to the next school next year, right? It's such a pity. As a first-year student, I won't be able to hear his earnest teachings anymore."

This guy!

Yagi Ruijin was displeased, wondering what would happen to this guy if he continued to stay in Michi's archery club.

Apart from him, the other four participants were all third-year students.

Consultant Ikemoto didn't seem to want to get involved too much.

In front of the lounge seats, Feng Yeti was carefully winding the yu (a type of ancient Chinese ritual vessel) in his hands.