My love index is at its maximum.

Tsukasa Tazaki looked around the arena, resembling a king inspecting his subjects.

He asked everyone, "Do you have anything to say?"

"The king will take responsibility, the king will allow it, the king will bear the weight of this world!"

The entire audience cheered!

A series of violent roars, like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing down, followed by a series of system notifications.

Chapter 207 A Trip for Two

The thing about having a bout of chuunibyou (middle school syndrome)...

Although you might feel incredibly embarrassed afterward, the process itself is absolutely amazing!

Besides, he's only sixteen, so it's not a bad thing for him to be a little dramatic sometimes... Tazaki Tsukasa gave himself an excuse and focused his attention on the system notification.

[I want to take Kiki home to meet my mom~! Shiori Ninomiya stock index rose 20 points, current stock price: 360]

We need to be more vigilant! The Kuriyama Sakura stock index rose 20 points; current stock price: 180.

[Exclusivity has become more difficult! The Qichuan Stock Index rose 20 points, current stock price: 143]

[Shikami wants to eat a hand~! Hoshino Shikami stock index rose 20 points, current stock price: 121]

The stock price of Da Ke Ai remained unchanged.

I think I'm still upset because of what the golden retriever said yesterday.

How petty of him...

So cute!

Tsukasa Tazaki turned his head and looked in her direction.

She couldn't be seen in the sea of ​​heads, but that didn't matter; she could see herself, and she was waiting for her own answer. Holding the microphone, Tazaki Tsukasa thought for a moment, then shouted, "Onee-sama, I will always be yours!"

The entire audience erupted in uproar.

[Where the sunlight can't reach, even a little brother can! Hoshino Hanami's stock index rose 50 points; current stock price is 126.]

Yui Kichikawa shook her head and continued reading the newspaper in her hand.

The front-page sports photo in the newspaper was a candid shot of herself holding Tsukasa Tazaki yesterday. Having probably anticipated this, the blonde girl felt no emotional reaction.

Tsukasa Tazaki returned the microphone to the abbot and went back to the kendo club students.

Led by Kana Shimamoto, all the members lined up and went to the area where the students watching the game were from Kitagawa, bowing repeatedly to them and the members of the cheering squad. The time spent waiting for the awards ceremony was a joyful celebration. Many people, both acquaintances and strangers, came over to hug Tsukasa Tazaki, who didn't give them a cold shoulder, responding politely and even cracking a couple of jokes.

My phone buzzed, and when I took it out, I saw it was a message from Hoshino Hanami.

Come find me at Fukuoka Station after the awards ceremony.

Tazaki Tsukasa put away his phone and looked gratefully at the blonde girl beside him: "Big brother, would you like a Coke?"

"Shut up..." Yui Kikawa glared at him coldly, replying with a hint of threat, "You'll regret it when you get back to Tokyo!"

The awards ceremony was held at 11:00 a.m. The men's team and the women's team each received a jade dragon flag and a championship trophy. In addition, each team member received a gold medal and a certificate of merit.

Tazaki Tsukasa looked around the Jade Dragon Flag for a while. This sky-blue brocade flag looked quite majestic, with gold tassels around it and a majestic little white dragon printed in the middle.

After the team awards were presented, the individual awards were given out. As two genius swordsmen who dominated the entire competition, Yui Kawakawa and Tsukasa Tazaki went on stage together to receive their awards and take a group photo. The barrage of flashing lights was a bit dazzling, and Tsukasa Tazaki couldn't help but turn his head slightly, staring at the blonde girl's profile for a moment.

Less than five minutes after receiving his award, Tsukasa Tazaki heartlessly dumped all his belongings on Kana Shimamoto for safekeeping and ran out of Fukuoka Dome, leaving everyone behind.

Summers in Fukuoka are much hotter than in Tokyo. The blazing sun hangs high overhead, and cicadas chirp incessantly from the roadside trees. The temperature is around 32 degrees Celsius, and the heat is evident in the corners of train stations and underground shopping malls, on hanging billboards, and on the bare shoulders of women walking by.

A drop of sweat trickled down his cheek and soaked into the T-shirt that Tsukasa Tazaki had just changed into.

A child's shouts came from ahead, accompanied by the faint sound of music; nearby was a kindergarten about to take its afternoon nap. The postman, riding a small red bicycle, distributed mail into mailboxes.

Tazaki bought a can of coffee from a vending machine and walked towards Fukuoka Station while drinking it. It was a beautiful, sunny day, with the air filled with the scent of midday. Above the multi-family building, the sky was a clear, deep blue that seemed to melt, with a few fluffy white clouds drifting slowly by.

My feelings included both joy and worry.

The fact that Hoshino Hanami was willing to communicate with him suggests a possibility of breaking the ice. However, the problem is that she desires a pure, lifelong, monogamous love, while he clearly stated last night that he wanted to take care of Shimamoto-sensei and Sachiko-nee. So, is her calling him out now a clear rejection... or a way to set aside their differences and work together?

Upon arriving at Fukuoka Station, I found Hoshino Hanami under the shade of trees by the pond in the plaza.

She leaned quietly against the bench, taking a nap. Her eyes were slightly closed, as if she were asleep, or perhaps she was just lost in thought. Her fair and delicate oval face showed a hint of weariness that tugged at one's heartstrings.

Tazaki Tsukasa took a deep breath, straightened the wrinkles in his shirt, and then walked towards her.

The trees provided shade from the scorching sun, and the lotus flowers in the nearby pond stretched out in a continuous expanse. Hoshino Hanami glanced over slightly as he approached.

My brother, dressed in a short-sleeved white shirt, looked very clean and refreshing. Apart from his watch, he wore no other accessories, giving him the clean look of a white bed sheet that had been drying in the sun all day.

As Tazaki Tsukasa walked, he suddenly stopped. He didn't go any further, but stood still and stared at her.

Da Ke'ai's attire was very simple, even business-like. She wore a simple white shirt on top and a similarly simple green tight skirt on the bottom, the skirt being very short, revealing her beautiful legs clad in 10D ultra-thin nude stockings. On her feet were white pointed high heels, the heels as thin and sharp as pencil leads.

Hoshino Hanami opened her eyes wide and stared at him, asking, "You're standing outside and not coming over. Is it because you have nothing to say to me, or... are you afraid?"

"I'm just afraid..." Tsukasa Tazaki scratched his cheek, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "The place where my sister is is a beautiful sight in itself, and I don't dare to go over there and ruin it."

Hoshino Hanami paused for a moment, then a more natural and cheerful smile spread across her face. She reached up to smooth a few strands of hair that had been ruffled by the wind from her forehead, and asked with a hint of curiosity, "What kind of scenery are you seeing now?"

"Hmm... I really have to say."

Hoshino Hanami nodded firmly: "If you can't satisfy me, let's end it here for today."

“Look up there…” Tsukasa Tazaki pointed overhead, and Hanami Hoshino looked up at the azure sky. He continued, “The sun hangs high in the sky, its power undiminished. White summer clouds are visible everywhere, and my pristine white shirt, without a single stain, reflects the sunlight dazzlingly. The world remains unchanged, cicadas chirp, and summer clouds drift by. This unchanging summer day is made all the more refreshing by the appearance of the radiant Hanami-san.”

"Boring!" Hoshino Hanami shook her head in disbelief and stood up to leave.

"Hey... wait a minute!"

Tsukasa Tazaki quickly ran in front of her and reached out to stop her.

Hoshino Hanami glared at her coldly and walked straight ahead, about to bump into him. Tazaki Tsukasa didn't move aside, stubbornly blocking his way. The distance between them closed until their chests collided, at which point Hoshino Hanami stopped. She looked directly into Tazaki Tsukasa's eyes, their noses almost touching, their breaths audible to each other.

Tazaki Tsukasa smelled her faint fragrance and asked cautiously, "Can I stay?"

Hoshino Hanami did not answer.

He just sighed to himself – he's grown up, he's no longer his little boy.

It seems like I just woke up from a long afternoon nap, and before I could even prepare myself, I was pushed to accept this fact.

"elder sister……"

"Ok?"

Looking into her clear, bright eyes, Tsukasa Tazaki could no longer resist and reached out to pull her into his arms.

"Let go!" Hoshino Hanami whispered, trying to stop him.

No, I won't let go no matter what.

Hoshino Hana resisted slightly, then grabbed his collar with both hands and buried her head in his chest.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, dappled patterns, and a warm, humid breath wafted from her nose. In the arms of this boy who could fulfill every woman's fantasy, she closed her eyes with mixed feelings.

"My dear sister, you must..."

Call me teacher!

“You should call me Big Sister.” Tsukasa Tazaki pressed her buttocks with both hands, making her press tightly against him. “Could you forgive me for 24 hours and let me accompany you around?”

Hoshino Hanami wrapped her arms around his waist: "Where to?"

"How's the beach?"

"Okay, but you're not allowed to think about other women during this time!"

"...I'm not that bad!"

"cut!"

Without further ado, the two turned and walked into Fukuoka Station. After looking at the transfer guide for a moment, they bought two tickets to the seaside town of Fukuyoshi.

The train departs at 2 PM, so there's still half an hour to go. Hoshino Hanami goes into the station convenience store, intending to buy some snacks to eat on the train. Tazaki Tsukasa hasn't had lunch yet, so he orders a curry rice and salad at the restaurant across from the convenience store to kill time while he eats.

"Hey handsome, wanna play together?"

"Hey, aren't you that genius kendo prodigy? I was watching your match live this morning!"

Let's take a group photo!

Tazaki Tsukasa suddenly realized that if she were photographed with Hoshino Hanami, it could be a devastating blow to her career.

After quickly finishing his meal, he rushed into a convenience store to buy a mask and put it on.

Although women walking towards him would still unconsciously glance at him, he was fine as long as he wasn't recognized.

Put on your mask and look into the convenience store.

Hoshino Hanami was stuffing two boxes of chocolate chip cookies into her shopping basket. From this angle, her hair was tied into a single ponytail and held in place with a deer-shaped hair clip.

Only when you're relaxed can you notice more details, and Tsukasa Tazaki realized that she had carefully put on makeup today. Her black eyebrows were drawn with an eyebrow pencil to create a beautiful arch, her long eyelashes were enhanced with mascara, and her eyeshadow had a mysterious feel to it. Her lipstick was also just right to highlight her sexy charm.

A woman dresses up for the man she loves... She is irreplaceable to him and worth all his energy for. Now he is doing everything he can to win her back.

Make the most of these 24 hours!

Tazaki Tsukasa casually picked up a copy of National Geographic and went to the cashier. After she finished picking out her snacks, they went up to the platform together to wait for the train.

During summer vacation, the tram platform leading to the seaside is filled with smiling tourists with their families, planning to stay at the beach for a while and swim in the sea.

With her stunning looks, Hoshino Hanami, who was mixed in with the crowd, successfully captured the attention of most of the men.

Once on the train, the two sat down at the back of the carriage. Tazaki Tsukasa was flipping through the magazines he had just bought, while Hoshino Hanami was happily eating snacks and enjoying a steaming cup of coffee.

"Snapped!"

The crisp sound of Pocky breaking rang out, and Tsukasa Tazaki turned his head to look: "Ah~"

Oh, right...

There are also eight packs of popping candy!

As Hoshino Hanami ate, she suddenly smiled, her eyes narrowing: "Here, have one."

"...No." Tsukasa Tazaki shut his mouth.

Based on numerous clinical trials with Da Ke Ai, she's bound to suffer if she smiles with her eyes narrowed.