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

"It's good that you're alright."

Hanamaru Yuuki nodded to her, then looked at Uesugi Kai, "My job is bound to have potential dangers, which is why I want you to learn swordsmanship."

"These two guys were pretty stupid this time. I caught them red-handed. The whole capture was planned. Even if I'm gone, you'll still be there to protect Hanabi. Remember to be smarter."

"This time... I don't think I was of much use..."

"The plan has already begun to wrap up. If you get involved, it will only disrupt my plans. That's why I called you over."

“However…” Hanamaru Yuuki changed the subject, staring at him intently, “Did you discover something? Not only did you suddenly leave the school, but you were also peeking around suspiciously.”

###Chapter 166 Now, the plot begins to move forward rapidly###

The rain kept falling, and Hanamaru Yuuki needed to handle the aftermath. After driving the group home in a police car, he hurriedly left.

The car accident at the end seemed to be something unexpected.

"Kai-kun...would you like something to eat? But it seems like all we have left is cup noodles...Kai-kun?"

Hanabi Hanabi was speaking when he suddenly hugged her.

"Let's... hug for a while first."

"Are you... alright?" Hanabi asked, her eyes wide open, her little hands instinctively reaching out to hug him.

The two embraced, looking serene and beautiful.

Uesugi Shio silently shook her head and turned to walk upstairs.

"That afternoon, I thought about many things, and what I would be like if Hanabi was no longer by my side."

"Kai-kun... why are you saying these things? It was quite dangerous just now, but Hanabi was already far away when the car went out of control. It's just that the plastic bag was a bit heavy and I accidentally let go... We'll have no dinner tonight... What a pity..."

Uesugi Kai hugged her tighter, his nostrils filled with her delicate, lily-like fragrance.

Hanabi Hanabi leaned against his chest, feeling the warmth of his embrace, and smiled unconsciously.

"However, Hanabi still wants to thank Kai-kun for caring about her; Hanabi is very happy."

"Ah."

The sound of cold rain outside reached my ears, and the rose bushes, their buds pruned, swayed in the rain.

The faint coolness made Uesugi Kai hug the soft, sweet body of the girl in his arms tighter.

The warmth of those twelve years is etched in my heart. Her smile always warms me. Although this feeling has been somewhat worn down by time, it is all too familiar.

But I can't let go of it anymore.

Just... give her a hug...

......

He continued to attend school as usual. According to his father-in-law, the two men would be charged with premeditated murder. They had written a detailed plan, carried out daily stalking, and kept dangerous knives in their home.

However, the father-in-law had long been aware of their whereabouts, secretly following and photographing them every day to collect evidence, and formulating a detailed arrest plan.

His sudden departure from school was something he hadn't expected.

That car... drove directly towards the fireworks at the very end...

June 28th, Monday, Weather: Light rain

—Uesugi Kai.

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July 2nd, Friday, sunny.

Everyone is preparing for the sports festival.

Kai Uesugi leaned against the window, where he could always see high school girls practicing jump rope on the other side of the playground. Their skirts danced and fell in the wind, stirring the budding youthful feelings in the hearts of the boys.

With Qixi Festival approaching, another season for confessions of love is almost here.

You have a new message.

[Temporary Event]

Last Qixi Festival you received chocolates, what will you receive this Qixi Festival?

Those who journey to the moon fear not the darkness, those who seek beauty are undaunted by thorns, and those who pursue love do not shy away from their true feelings. Please express your love openly, and good fortune will follow!

[Reward: 20 Attribute Points]

After closing the system page, Uesugi Kai glanced at Hanabi Hanamaru, who was quietly studying in the classroom.

She's been working exceptionally hard lately.

"Uesugi!"

Goto Iwakatsu, dressed in a kendo uniform, walked in from the doorway. His loud voice attracted the attention of many people, and also interrupted Hanabi's study.

Uesugi Kai looked him over a few times and nodded slightly: "Hmm...not bad. You finally showed some manliness after putting down your phone. Your shouts should be pretty strong too."

"Damn it! You tricked me into joining the kendo club, but you don't even show up yourself! You even said you could get 50 yen just by slacking off, what a lie, it's all a lie!"

When Takahiro Tsubokawa, who was playing a game at the table behind him, heard the word "deceive," he subconsciously looked up for some reason.

"How could I, Uesugi, lie?"

Uesugi Kai lowered his head again, working on the history homework assigned by his teacher. The smooth pen tip was pleasing to the eye just by looking at it. "Which of my previous statements was false? Five hundred thousand?"

Goto Iwakatsu steadied himself and carefully recalled what he had said earlier.

It seems... there really isn't...

But why am I so tired? Every day is high-intensity training, and my ears are almost calloused from being hit by bamboo swords.

"Never mind that, the minister wants you to go to the kendo club."

"I'm not going." Uesugi Kai continued doing her homework. "I replied to her on LINE."

Goto Iwakatsu sat back in his seat and turned to him, saying:

"Uesugi, you're the captain of the kendo club! Don't you find it strange that the captain doesn't come to the kendo club even once a week? Everyone is unconvinced by your strength."

"To be honest, I don't know how good you are either," he added.

Without even raising his eyelids, Uesugi Kai said, "What era is this? Do you expect me to go over there and beat them all down one by one? Even light novels wouldn't dare to write such an old-fashioned plot."

"We just want you to show your face!" Goto Iwakatsu said. "Forget about your skills, nobody in the kendo club has ever even seen your face before."

"We're going to Waseda High School next door for an exchange program today, and it would be really awkward if you, as the team leader, didn't come."

Uesugi Kai paused his writing and thought about it. That was indeed the case, but that reason wasn't enough to make him leave his seat.

"Wait a minute, let me finish my homework first."

You've almost finished your history homework for this week! And you still have to write more.

Goto Iwakatsu looked at him silently and slowly said, "The president of the Fireworks Supporters Association is also in the Kendo Club."

Uesugi Kai immediately closed the book and smiled: "Why didn't you say so earlier?"

Goto Iwakatsu: "..."

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Xiaohua said that when she participated in cheerleading training and dancing, there were always people secretly watching her and taking pictures.

Their captain failed to catch the guy several times, and then those photos circulated in the Fireworks Fan Club group.

On her way to the kendo club, Kai Uesugi looked at her phone and opened the photos in the group chat again.

I must say, it was filmed very well.

Hanabi Hanabi, holding a flower ball, has her soft, flowing hair, her adorable rosy cheeks, her encouraging little eyes, her tummy peeking out from under her short shirt, and her snow-white thighs peeking out from under her pleated skirt—all captured in this photo.

The upward leap and the feeling of dancing are all captured in this photo, making it seem as if the person is flying.

One glance at the beautiful figure of a young girl is enough to stir one's heart.

This photo also has a sneaky feel to it, as the angle is very low.

But the more beautiful it is, the more unhappy I feel.

You bastard, who gave you permission to take these pictures without my consent!

Uesugi Kai clicked save, and then casually clicked report.

This kind of thing should never be left in the group.

Following Goto Iwakatsu to the kendo club, after changing our shoes and walking in, we could hear the continuous sound of bamboo swords clashing.

Unexpectedly, in just one week, Uesugi Shio has absorbed so many new members, and it seems that there are quite a few female classmates as well.

I don't know if it's the charm of kendo or Uesugi Shio's personal charm, but in the past, the kendo club was a place to get credits and slack off.

Uesugi Kai saw the few characters framed up in the upper hall.

Only my heart

He only wrote these few words to talk about revitalizing the Kendo Club.

###Chapter 167 Manifestation Flow, "Cloud Radiance"###

"Oh, we've arrived."

Uesugi Shio's voice suddenly came from behind. Uesugi Kai turned around and looked at her in a white kendo uniform.

There was one question he had always wanted to ask.

"Why is tide-jie's kendo uniform white?"

Uesugi Shio gripped the bamboo sword, her eyes vacant: "Isn't white prettier than traditional indigo?"

"Of course, if you like red, you can wear a bright red robe and write 'Yoru Shiku' on your name tag. I guarantee you'll become the most dazzling presence in the kendo dojo, even more so than the generals."

"You should use a trill when you speak!" Goto suggested from behind, raising his hand. Perhaps because he practiced kendo, his voice was very loud.

Uesugi Kai ignored him, glancing around the kendo dojo several times, searching for that person: "So, what did you call me here for today?"

I didn't see that person.