My love index is at its maximum.

Qichuan Wei's heart skipped a beat, and she suddenly looked up.

Just then, Tsukasa Tazaki felt the fishing rod he was holding being suddenly tugged.

The attack was powerful and heavy. Without bothering to observe the blonde girl's expression, he steadied himself and prepared to reel in his shot.

"Get up!"

Tsukasa Tazaki used all his strength to lift the fishing rod, pulling it into a near-limit U-shape.

The tuna was once again pulled from the water, its struggle creating ripples. The surface of the sea rippled as if someone were gently pulling on a bed sheet, before quickly dissipating.

Gradually reel in the fishing line, pulling the fish toward the fishing boat.

I must catch it...

Tsukasa Tazaki told himself that although he was exhausted, his arm muscles were numb and weak, he would persevere as long as he could still move.

This is the second time he has clashed with Yui Kikawa.

If the first time he simply didn't want to admit defeat in front of her, the second time he had a more radical idea.

Destroy the perfection of the perfect girl!

Tear away her proud facade!

then.

Let her regret it!

【Ding】

【Stamina 7→8】

Tazaki Tsukasa took a deep breath, suppressing all the discomfort in his body, and with all his remaining strength and the pride of becoming the best sixteen-year-old in the world, he suddenly lifted the fishing rod.

"Splash!"

With a flick of its tail, the fish splashed a large spray of water onto the sea surface.

10 m.

5 m.

1 m.

Lower the hook, and the engine room will lift the crane.

A bluefin tuna, nearly 2 meters long and weighing 150 kg, was slowly hoisted onto the deck. The fish was still struggling, and water droplets kept splashing, creating a vibrant rainbow-like halo around it.

"This is a really strong and vigorous fish!" President Nakano jumped up and down like a child who had seen a toy, shouting, "We're so lucky! Although it's not as plump as it is in autumn and winter, this fish is full of energy! I've been fishing for thirty years and I've never caught a tuna this big!"

Shiori Ninomiya excitedly took out her phone and took a selfie with Yu-Yu.

Kuriyama Sakura slowly stepped off the deck, the sea breeze blowing, her ink-black single ponytail swaying with the hem of her skirt.

"Well done."

She spoke softly, revealing an affectionate five-point smile.

"Your smile is quite nice too."

Tazaki Tsukasa replied breathlessly, and Kuriyama Sakura glared at him before walking over to watch the boatman kill the fish.

Then, he turned around and looked at Yui Kichikawa.

The blonde girl was also staring blankly in this direction, looking at him, or at the fish, or at the rainbow created by the splashing water.

It was like a vivid dream. Every detail in this dream was crystal clear, even more so than reality in some ways.

The hue of the light and the scent of the wind have both changed slightly.

Tazaki Tsukasa slowly reached out and pointed at the blonde girl: "Kirigawa Yui, you're finished!"

A radiant smile blossomed on her face.

In an instant, even the setting sun seemed to be captivated by the boy, losing its original vibrant colors.

Chapter 170 Entering July, the online store is updated.

How much is a 150kg wild bluefin tuna caught by single-line fishing?

It's worth at least 3000 million yen!

After processing the fish, it was quickly dragged into the cold storage room on the lower deck of the ship. President Nakano pulled Tazaki aside and began to discuss the price of the fish.

"If this fish were auctioned at Tsukiji Market, it would definitely fetch over 3000 million yen. But that price would have to go through several hands before it was bought, so the purchase price would definitely be much higher, right, Tazaki-kun, you understand what I mean?"

Tsukasa Tazaki nodded in understanding.

"That makes things easier." President Nakano laughed. "I've been in this business for so long, I won't rip you off. The purchase price for this fish is around 2000 million yen. Don't think it's low, there's still the refrigerated transport involved, and it'll change hands several times at the market, so it's quite troublesome."

Tazaki Tsukasa turned to Kuriyama Sakura and discussed it. After confirming that the president was just a little dark-skinned, he agreed to the acquisition price of 2000 million yen.

Since they're eating and drinking at someone else's place, and using their boat and fishing rod, it's perfectly reasonable for them to make a little profit. Besides, this is unexpected wealth anyway; whether it's a little more or a little less, it's all pure profit for Tazaki Tsukasa.

When the ship returned to Oma-cho, the four of them filmed a farewell video at the station.

Afterwards, President Nakano treated everyone to a seafood feast, during which 2000 million yen was deposited into his account.

Tazaki Tsukasa suggested that the money be divided among the four of them, but the other three unanimously rejected it. After a long discussion, at Tazaki Tsukasa's insistence, the three of them each accepted 100 million yen as a token gesture.

Two of them were just there to make up the numbers.

Tazaki Tsukasa mainly wanted to give it to Ninomiya Shiori.

As for the reason for giving it to her, he saw that there were Suzuhara lilies and marigolds in the vase during dinner. They were white and yellow, and the same color as the dress that the little cutie was wearing. They were very pretty.

At 6 p.m., when it was still bright, I returned to my guesthouse to pack my things and prepare to return to Tokyo.

Kuriyama Sakura came over and invited him to take a walk on the beach. The two walked slowly side by side along the town's roads.

The streets were bustling with people, and many light vans and mini-trucks were parked along the roadside. The coffee shops had already lit up their half-finished neon lights. After walking down the next long slope, the shimmering golden waters of the Tsugaru Strait suddenly came into view.

Every now and then, girls who are infatuated with him will come to Tsukasa Tazaki asking for his LINE account, completely ignoring the cold look in Sakura Kuriyama's eyes.

The people in the seaside town are so simple and honest, unlike the people in Tokyo who are so good at navigating social situations.

That's called being clueless.

The two sat down on a bench on the seawall.

The sea stretched out in front of them, and a girl in a white dress carried her shoes as she stepped into the waves. Next door, someone was lighting a bonfire on the beach, and the sound of the wind was exceptionally pleasant.

Kuriyama Sakura pointed her delicate white fingertip at Tazaki Tsukasa's nose, mimicking his expression and tone, and shouted, "Kirikawa Yui, you're finished!" Then she tilted her head and asked curiously, "What does that mean?"

Tazaki Tsukasa stared at the rising black smoke. "It feels really good to shout it out, don't you think?"

"Hmm~"

The nasal tone sounds lazy.

Kuriyama Sakura leaned comfortably against the back of her chair, her lips slightly parted, like cherry blossom petals scattered in the spring gloom. The setting sun cast a soft, gentle glow upon her.

This captivating atmosphere is exactly the same as when I was lying on a hillside covered with camellias and kissing Hoshino Hanami.

"Your Excellency, I have a question."

"explain."

"The reason you targeted the golden retriever is because her teasing made you angry?"

"Hmm... that's one of them, but the main reason is what you said: only I have the right to use you."

After speaking in a low voice, Kuriyama Sakura awkwardly turned her face to one side, rolling the pebbles under her feet with the toe of her shoe. Even though the sun was almost setting, her face felt as hot as if it had been exposed to the midday sun for a long time.

Tsukasa Tazaki looked at her with amusement: "Do you also want to have me all to yourself?"

Kuriyama Sakura turned around and slapped him across the face.

The warm palms, even the fingertips, were bathed in the beautiful glow of the setting sun.

"Answer my question honestly..." she asked, gritting her little tiger teeth, enunciating each word clearly, "What are your plans for Qichuan Yui?"

Why would you care about this?

"I'm asking on behalf of Hanami-nee!"

"Oh……"

"What are you 'oh'ing for? Don't laugh!"

She scolded Tazaki Tsukasa for laughing, but she couldn't help but laugh herself, captivating several people passing by on the bench. Some wanted to strike up a conversation, but seeing the two's well-matched looks and intimate manner, they wisely lowered their heads and left.

"Look, that person looks like a... Ouch, I stepped on your foot again!"

Kuriyama Sakura removed the sole of her shoe from his foot and glared at him with displeasure: "Don't change the subject."

Tazaki Tsukasa cleared his throat, preparing to spout nonsense to get away with it, when Kuriyama Sakura spoke as if she could see right through him: "You said you wouldn't lie to me!"

Does talking nonsense count as lying?

Definitely not.

Tazaki Tsukasa bluntly stated his inner thoughts: "I haven't really thought about the specifics yet, but I'll definitely hang around in front of her every day to make myself noticed, so she'll be drooling over me but I can't have her!"

"What a disgusting man," Kuriyama Sakura commented incisively.

"It's her fault for playing me."

"You're just going to argue with her like this? You're so childish!"

Tazaki Tsukasa gave her a disapproving look: "Personal attacks are wrong."

Did I say something wrong?

"without!"

"Then why are you looking at me like that?"

"You're so cute, I can't help myself, okay?"

Kuriyama Sakura tilted her head slightly: "Can we please not waste time repeating things that everyone already knows?"

"Then why are you still smiling so smugly?"

"I was just thinking about happy things."