My love index is at its maximum.

The ribbon fell to their feet, and Tsukasa Tazaki began to kiss her beautifully curved, snowy neck.

"Hmm~ That's great." Hoshino Hanami twisted her neck as if ticklish, and put her hands on his shoulders: "Please tell me honestly, take your time, I have the patience to listen."

“You know her situation.” As he spoke, Tsukasa Tazaki used his teeth to unbutton the top two buttons of her school uniform shirt, revealing her delicate and alluring collarbone and the upper part of her body that her sexy bra could not cover.

A vast expanse of white, its appearance was truly captivating.

"Tell me something I don't know." Hoshino Hana noticed him pinch her waist.

“She told me before that she planned to commit suicide when she turned 25.” Tazaki Tsukasa gnawed at her snow-white collarbone with his teeth as if he were eating meat.

Hoshino Hanami dug her fingernails into his back: "That's just like her personality, hmm~"

"Too self-centered, unable to find anything she likes, constantly going around in circles..." Tsukasa Tazaki said in a muffled tone, as if something was stuck in her throat. "When there's nothing left for her to rely on, she might just disappear from the world like a cat."

“I’ve been worried about that too.” Hoshino Hanami pulled out one hand and pressed down on Tazaki Tsukasa’s head.

"In terms of personality, I am very similar to her."

"Come on, Sakura Ryosuke isn't as lecherous as you."

"..." Tazaki Tsukasa took a big bite with a frustrated look on his face.

"Ouch, that hurts!" Hoshino Hanami slapped his head, both embarrassed and angry, her breath hot and moist. "Tell me what you're planning to do?"

"I'm planning to change my way of life in the future."

"What should it look like instead?"

"If I want to bring the fairy down to the mortal world, I must first be in the mortal world myself."

"Hmm~"

With each passing second, the auditorium grew quieter. With less than a minute remaining until the opening ceremony, the hall transformed into a tranquil sea.

Everyone held their breath, ceasing all whispers, as they awaited that moment together.

Hoshino Hanami pushed his head away, her voice hoarse: "So, you're saying you should follow my advice, put aside your pride, celebrate youth, and live like an ordinary teenager?"

The dim emergency lights illuminated her gorgeous black hair, her face flushed, and her eyes sparkling, outlining an alluring face like a fallen angel.

“Yes.” Tsukasa Tazaki nodded.

"My feelings are so complicated..."

Are you angry?

“No,” Hoshino Hanami lightly pressed her temples, “In the beginning, it was only because of me that you changed yourself…”

Tazaki Tsukasa quietly put his arm around her shoulder, carefully choosing his words.

As we pondered our words, silence descended, so quiet that we could almost hear the passage of time. On the second floor of the auditorium, time flowed very slowly.

"Ten seconds left!"

"Nine!"

"Eight, seven..."

In the headphones, Yui Kichikawa's voice was quite calm, with a hint of coldness.

Tsukasa Tazaki glanced towards the stage, where Yui Kawakawa, dressed in a pure white dress, was preparing to go on stage to give a speech.

After glancing at it a few times, he turned back to look at Hoshino Hanami.

"...Three, two, one!"

Amidst the echoing static of electricity, the countdown ended in the last second.

In an instant, a spotlight shone on the stage.

An elegantly dressed blonde girl slowly walked onto the stage.

This is the moment when dreams are ignited: a white dress, translucent skin, shimmering golden hair, and clear sapphire eyes; the beautiful and noble princess once again reveals her captivating charm to the world.

“Sakura is indeed extraordinary,” Tsukasa Tazaki said carefully. “Many times, I have moments when I feel that I have fallen deeply in love with her.”

"..." Hoshino Hanami silently turned her face away, avoiding his gaze.

"But it's just a thought that pops up occasionally. You are a very important person to both me and her, and we both know how to keep our distance."

"Even though you're so important, you still betrayed me..." Hoshino Hanami turned around and smiled with a hint of helplessness. "I was deceived by you, and I'm very angry and wronged, but I just can't bring myself to be ruthless towards you. But if you dare to hurt Sakura, I will definitely force myself to be ruthless!"

"If we keep talking about this topic, I'll be so ashamed I'll jump off this cliff."

"Go ahead and jump, you won't die from falling from the second floor anyway."

"Should I climb Tokyo Tower and jump off?"

"Say what you mean and do what you say."

"I used a question..."

"Your sister wants you to say it again in a definitive sentence!"

"No way!" Tsukasa Tazaki wrapped his left arm around her waist and stroked her delicate face with his right hand, saying in the gentlest voice, "My best, most beautiful, and most beloved Hanami-san. If I never see you again, I'll tear down heaven, believe me?"

"You think you can go to heaven?"

“Tear down hell too.”

"You're always so glib." Hoshino Hanami felt she couldn't let him off so easily, so she placed her hand on his side and pinched it hard.

"Hiss—" Tazaki Tsukasa gasped in pain.

He quickly placed his hand on Hoshino Hanami's waist and pulled her close, making it difficult for her to exert herself.

"I'll deal with you next time." Hoshino Hanami pulled his tie with her other hand and whispered in his ear, "I want to see the maid outfit too."

"Huh?" Tsukasa Tazaki's expression froze.

"I want to transform into a catgirl too!"

"..."

"Is there a problem?"

"No." Tsukasa Tazaki quickly shook his head, then asked in surprise, "When?"

"After the school festival," Hoshino Hanami smiled slightly, clenched her fist, and said with deep affection and gentleness, "whether you are greeted by a black-stockinged catgirl or a beating with an iron fist depends on your performance at the school festival."

"Let's rehearse beforehand." Tsukasa Tazaki lowered his head, wanting to kiss her lips.

"No," Hoshino Hanami covered his mouth with her hand, "I need to change my clothes."

"Hana-mi is fine, why change her?"

"As the class teacher, I will definitely be there for the class's arts performance later."

Tazaki Tsukasa sighed regretfully, "I thought I could spend more time with JK Hanami."

very good.

Hurry up and change back into your work uniform, sister. JK uniforms are nice, but with you following me so closely, it's hard for me to explain your identity to everyone... Besides, when you're wearing a school uniform and blending into the student crowd, it's really hard for me to spot you.

"Don't worry." Hoshino Hanami smiled meaningfully. "From this afternoon until the end of the school festival, I'll be wearing my school uniform and active around the school. You'd better watch out, or I'll find out more evidence of your womanizing. Oh, what's with that expression?"

"...I'm very happy." Tsukasa Tazaki forced a smile.

"Aren't you complaining that I'm staring at you?"

Not at all!

"Good boy."

A roar of approval erupted from the audience. After Yui Kikawa finished her speech, the opening ceremony moved on to the next segment, with the principal giving his address. Judging from this order of presentation, the school festival also adheres to the principle of 'leaving everything to the students'.

Next came speeches from sponsors and parents, and then at 10:00 AM, Yui Kikawa took the stage again.

The auditorium, which can accommodate nearly a thousand students, was plunged into darkness.

Although it was close to October, the air in the auditorium was gradually heated by the breath. Amidst the oppressive emotions, only the main stage was illuminated by a spotlight. Standing in the light, Yui Kikawa made no opening remarks and went straight to the microphone to announce.

The 84th Kitagawa Academy Festival is now beginning!

In an instant, the stage burst into dazzling lights. Deep, body-vibrating music emanated from speakers in all directions, echoing the even louder, more boisterous sounds emanating from among the thousand students of Beichuan.

The opening performance of the school festival is now officially beginning.

Tsukasa Tazaki walked down from the auditorium with a "Kitagawa School Festival Event Guide" in his hand and headed towards the work area behind the stage.

According to the instructions, the first performance was by the breakdancing team.

Red, yellow, blue, and green lights shone on the stage, moving in a dazzling display. Tazaki Tsukasa looked up and saw two people busily operating light projectors in the narrow passageways on either side.

Both of them were executive committee members, and the frenzied dancing lights and movements were pre-rehearsed.

Dry ice was sprayed from both sides of the stage.

The music paused briefly, and several people on either side of the stage resumed their rapid dance steps as usual. Dry ice smoke was blown up by the swirling air currents and swirled around the stage. The music restarted at a deafening volume, and the students performing began to dance to the music.

"Tazaki, where are you?"

A question from Yui Kikawa, tinged with static, came through the earphones.

Tazaki Tsukasa withdrew his gaze and walked towards the work area while replying to the conversation.

"what's up?"

"Where exactly are you? Are you still on the second-floor viewing platform?"

"...How did you know?"

“I saw you leading people up there.”

"Ahem, I've already left and am on my way to the work area. Wait, you weren't watching me the whole time, were you?"

"Sigh...when are you going to get rid of this egotistical habit of yours?"

"I can't change it, and my ego is something I learned from you."

"You haven't learned it as perfectly as I have."

"Perfect? ​​Look at that stage they set up on the playground. It was supposed to be for the opening ceremony, but now it's a complete waste. How is that perfect?"

"...The weather agency didn't forecast rain, that's considered force majeure, you know? Besides, if it can't be used for the opening ceremony, it can be used for the closing ceremony. What do you mean it's a waste?"

"You're just being stubborn!"