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

Professor Eto seemed to be talking not about painting techniques, but about the development of art history and some special painting techniques and methods that existed during the Renaissance.

How did people in those days use painting to express beauty, and how did they transform flat drawings into exquisite three-dimensional works...?

And the details in the painting, the woman's movements, her center of gravity, the structure of the painting... and so on...

Kai Uesugi listened attentively; it was his first time taking an art class at university.

Unexpectedly, it was quite interesting.

It's as if you're admiring the essence of humankind's art, condensed over thousands of years.

Professor Eto looked at the woman in the very center, Venus, and said:

"Take a close look at Venus in the painting. In terms of her center of gravity, what does she look like?"

“The tilted posture is completely unnatural, and the feet and center of gravity do not follow the natural rhythm of the human body,” a female student replied. “But strangely enough, when looking at the whole painting, it doesn’t feel like that at all.”

“Yes, but why does this painting still evoke a sense of harmony and beauty?” Professor Eto continued, pointing to a figure beside Venus in the painting. “That brings us to the structural function of the painting…”

Even Uesugi Kai, a layman, found the lectures, which meticulously detailed every aspect and cited numerous classical references, fascinating. He even felt as if he were attending a history class on classical art history rather than a sketching class.

Professor Eto's half-hour lecture today focused on the application of structure in painting.

After finishing the lesson on culture and art philosophy, it was time for the formal figure drawing session.

At this time, Professor Eto invited the nude models to enter the room.

"How was it? How was it, male or female? Strong or not?"

"Ugh...disappointing...it's him again..."

Most of the girls' hopes were dashed. The person who came to be the nude model today was not a handsome man, but a homeless man. He took off his clothes behind a small curtain in the classroom, only draped a white towel around his waist, and then lay down on the cylindrical platform in the middle of the classroom, supporting his head with his hand, his hair quite fluffy.

To be honest, there are quite a few examples of art universities inviting elderly people, but they are all regulars.

After all, regular visitors are more familiar with the rules and rarely make any small mistakes while the students are drawing.

This is where Uesugi Kai is in a bind. When it comes to memorizing the preceding art history or the details of art, that's his forte.

But painting...

I haven't touched this thing since graduating from high school; I've just stayed home watching my wife paint.

During the break, Uesugi Kai only drew a shape and the figure's two eyes. The face, hands, and feet were all square, and even the cylinder below was square.

Kitagawa Sakakisa walked over and burst out laughing: "Hahaha, Uesugi, your drawing is even worse than it was in high school."

Uesugi Kai wasn't bothered by her mockery at all, and explained:

"That's normal. It's been so long since I've touched art and sketching. Besides, I believe that people forget most of what they learned in high school after they go to university."

"Did Kai-kun draw it too?"

Hanabi Hanamaru, hearing the two discussing, put down her pencil and leaned over to look at Kai Uesugi's masterpiece.

"Yes, Hanabi, come and see how my drawing is. Kitagawa said it's not good, but I believe I still have potential."

"Let the fireworks see."

"Look."

Uesugi Kai stepped aside, trusting that his wife would protect him and perhaps even say something encouraging or kind.

But his confidence was quickly shattered. After seeing his words, Hanamaru Hanabi fell silent and did not make a sound. She just stared blankly at that square face and those square eyes that revealed great wisdom.

"How about it?"

"..."

Another silence followed.

"Kai-kun...you should practice the basics first."

"Not bad, I guess." Uesugi Kai stroked his chin, admiring his masterpiece, and pointed to the figure's eyes, saying, "Look at those big eyes, they're so expressive."

"Pfft..."

Upon hearing his description, Kitagawa Sakaki couldn't help but burst into laughter, "Hahaha."

Several girls gathered around curiously, and upon seeing the painting in front of Uesugi Kai, they quickly covered their mouths, their faces beaming with suppressed laughter.

However, their laughter quickly stopped because they accidentally caught a glimpse of Uesugi Kai's profile as he sat in front of the picture. Their expressions changed from laughter to calm, and they began to nod in sincere admiration.

"It's fine."

"Yes, you can tell that they have a certain level of artistic skill."

"If you work hard, you'll see results."

"Exactly, Kitagawa, why are you making fun of him? Maybe he's from the music academy next door who came to audit the class and learn something along the way."

Yes, that's right.

One girl led the conversation, while another chimed in, which made Kitagawa Sakaki so angry that she stomped her foot, turned around, and sat back in her seat, ignoring the two girls.

After watching Kitagawa Sakakisa leave, the two girls shoved each other for a while, then sent one of them to stand in front of Uesugi Kai:

"Handsome guy, are you from the music academy next door, studying at the art academy?"

Kai Uesugi smiled and said to the two, "I'm not a student at the music academy, but this is indeed my first time studying here."

"Oh? You came here specifically to study? Well... how about we add each other on Line...?" The girl tentatively asked, her voice softening, and her words and eyes filled with a hint of urgent hope.

Uesugi Kai didn't dare to respond to that, with his wife watching right beside him.

"I'm sorry, I'm married."

"get married!?"

The girl took a step back, exchanged glances with her companion, and then the two bowed in farewell, showing great tact.

Hanabi Hanabi remarked from the side, "Kai-kun is very popular with girls."

Uesugi Kai carefully observed her expression, trying to detect a hint of jealousy in her movements and gaze, but unfortunately, he didn't.

"I don't know why, maybe it's because my charm has become stronger recently."

"If Kai-kun didn't marry Hanabi, wouldn't he be able to chat with a lot of girls?"

This was a sensitive topic, but Uesugi Kai chose to bring it up, trying to curry favor with Hanabi Hanabi by saying, "How could that be? They're not, no, I should say that none of those girls are as pretty as Hanabi in my eyes."

Hanabi Hanamaru smiled sweetly: "Kai-kun, you don't need to talk badly about other girls."

"That's not a bad thing to say."

"Ah."

The break was over, the mannequin returned to its reclining position, and most of the students sat back down in their seats.

Kai Uesugi stood beside Hanabi Hanamaru, occasionally stealing a glance at her from the other side.

When she was drawing, she was focused and meticulous. Her violet eyes were fixed on the canvas, and the pencil in her hand seemed to reflect the movement of her gaze, drawing lines on the white paper one by one according to her wishes.

Her face was delicate and beautiful, with fair skin that had a rosy glow.

With her short hair and beret... even after marriage, her sweet, girlish charm never faded in the slightest.

Kai Uesugi looked into her eyes, at her profile, and at her moving wrist.

In the quiet classroom, the sound of pencils scratching across white paper played incessantly in my ears, and the scent of books and pencils filled my nostrils.

It was this feeling, unique to student days, that gave Uesugi Kai a beautiful filter when he looked at her beside him.

He knew... that his sudden choice was the right one.

"Hanabi..."

"Hmm...?" Hanabi Hanabi nodded slightly, put down her pencil, and turned to look at Kai Uesugi. "What's wrong?"

Uesugi Kai paused for a moment, letting the words linger in her throat, before meeting her bright, violet eyes and softly asking, "Could you teach me how to draw?"

"Oh, okay, no problem."

Her answer was exactly as expected: innocent, lovely, and touching.

As Uesugi Kai listened to her unique voice when she answered, he thought to himself that he would probably never forget the feeling of her responding to him.

Passionate, sweet, taken for granted...

All good things can come rushing in and flood your heart through her voice.

###Chapter 465 Uesugi is an Ancient Person###

Kai Uesugi felt like he had been learning from Hanabi for a long time and was finally able to recall the drawing techniques he had learned in high school.

To be honest, Hanabi's drawing skills are superb. With just a few strokes, Uesugi Kai can understand the overall structure of her drawing. Sometimes he doesn't understand it, but after she adds a line, he instantly understands.

By the time get out of class ended, it was almost noon, but many students were still working hard on their sketches in the classroom.

Uesugi Kai figured that everyone would only leave get out of class after the nude models had finished their shift.

After waiting for another ten minutes or so, at 11:30 a.m., the nude models finished their shift, and the students gradually put down their pens and began to leave school.

"Well....."

Kitagawa Sakaki stretched, and Uesugi Kai came up behind Hanabi Hanamaru.

He glanced at Kitagawa Sakakisa's drawing; the sketch was only half finished, so he asked:

"Shall we continue this afternoon?"

“Yes,” Kitagawa Sakakisa nodded, “Of course, we’ll be spending the whole day drawing this figure sketch.”

This assignment had to be submitted, of course. Uesugi Kai had specifically chosen the same course as Hanamaru Hanabi so that she could stay with her.

In other words, he is also considered a student of Professor Eto, who is lecturing today, and must also submit an assignment.

The University of Tokyo has completely placed itself here, leaving all its achievements and situations to the University of the Arts for judgment.

To be honest, it's a bit unbelievable that an exchange student like him could do this, but the fact is, Rika Kuju really could make it happen for him.

The influence and power of these ninety families in Tokyo are likely enormous.

Hey, all this talk of equality is fake. It's just that those in power are hiding their rights.

"Kai-kun, would you like to come eat with us?" Hanabi Hanabi turned her head and asked Uesugi Kai behind her.