My love index is at its maximum.

To better enhance the atmosphere of traditional beauty, both Tsukasa Tazaki and Yui Kikawa changed into new kimonos prepared by the tea ceremony club for this school festival.

The square tea room was furnished with tatami mats, and sandalwood incense burned on the tea table, its smoke curling gently. The members of the tea ceremony club and the invited judges sat side by side, their knees pressed together, all dressed in elegant kimonos.

Tsukasa Tazaki straightened his collar slightly and came out of the dressing room behind the screen.

"Click, click~"

The sound of camera shutters clicking incessantly.

The young man, dressed in a black patterned haori hakama, with a dignified demeanor and exceptionally handsome appearance, immediately attracted everyone's attention upon his appearance.

He walked with a leisurely gait and smiled calmly.

A chorus of screams erupted from the sidelines, including shouts from many boys.

Wearing a kimono is quite troublesome for women, so Yui Kikawa came out from behind the screen two minutes late. She had delicate features, fair skin, and a slender waist; from the moment she appeared, she stole the audience's attention from Tsukasa Tazaki.

Even Tsukasa Tazaki was momentarily stunned by the beauty.

She wore a bright red kimono with a black obi embroidered with white cranes, and golden peonies blooming in full glory on the hem of her skirt.

With her perfect figure and natural features of blonde hair and blue eyes, she possesses a unique exotic charm that makes her very appealing.

Anyone who takes a look at her will exclaim that she is an absolutely stunning beauty.

Yui Kichikawa scanned the entire tea room before kneeling down next to Tsukasa Tazaki.

The two were standing quite close together.

Tazaki Tsukasa smelled the delicate cologne scent on her body and turned to look at her fair and slender neck: "This is the first time I've seen you in a kimono. You're so much prettier than I imagined."

"Quiet." Yui Kikawa glared at him.

Although her tone was still very impolite, her face, which had been tense ever since they met in the archery club, finally showed signs of softening.

The refined-looking tea master with half-gray hair sized up the two of them for a moment, then said kindly, "Let's start with the guests. Miss Kikawa, how about you order tea first?"

Kichikawa Yui knelt in front of the teapot, looking at the tea set on the table, and asked, "Which teacup should we use?"

"Let's use that set of Oribe tea bowls."

"Understood." Qichuan Wei picked up a set of black ceramic teacups and began to brew tea in a teapot, drawing everyone's attention.

Driven by a desire to compare, Tsukasa Tazaki scrutinized her intently.

Compared to Kuriyama Sakura's ethereal and elegant demeanor, Kichikawa Yui, who is also the number one beautiful girl, exudes a simple and unpretentious charm.

She deftly manipulated the water jug, teaspoon, and spoon in her hands, her posture from chest to knees perfectly correct, without the slightest flaw.

It's like an animation that's been played countless times, and then the replay button is pressed again.

The shadow of the screen fell on her back, making her brightly colored kimono seem to reflect a soft light, and her golden hair appeared even more lustrous.

Kurisu Kirikawa, also dressed in a kimono, looked at her daughter with eyes that shone brightly, brimming with autumn water, as if there were endless emotions hidden within them.

After her daughter finished ordering tea, she looked at Tsukasa Tazaki.

A slight thought crossed his mind. His bright eyes remained half-closed, and he remained silent, his slightly furrowed brows showing he was deep in thought.

This is an impeccably handsome young man, whose every move can make countless girls' hearts flutter.

According to Kurisu Kirikawa's own observations, he not only has extraordinary talent, but is also exceptionally hardworking and has a very strong drive to act on the things he likes.

Aside from being a womanizer, he is beyond reproach in terms of character.

He is not materialistic or greedy for power; he can endure hardship when poor and will not compromise himself when rich; he is so meticulous that it is almost outrageous, but he is sincere to people and never manipulates them; he is sometimes gentle and sometimes cold, gentle to those he cares about and cold to strangers.

The more he looked at it, the more satisfied Kurisu Kirikawa became.

When she looked at her daughter again, she smiled mischievously, as if she had thought of some prank.

The second person to have tea was Tsukasa Tazaki.

It was his first time as well, but he had watched it several times before. In addition, he had professional-level beverage preparation skills, and his posture when serving tea was elegant and his movements were graceful and elegant, giving people a unique and elegant feeling.

The tea master stared in disbelief.

Having spent half my life in this field, this is the first time I've seen someone elevate tea ceremony to the level of 'Li Bai drinking a jug of wine'.

He doesn't understand.

But I was deeply shocked.

The students watching were even more clueless, just taking photos and videos without knowing what to say.

People watching the live stream online were speculating about Tsukasa Tazaki's true identity.

While his posture wasn't exactly authentic, his demeanor was effortless and natural, and every move he made suggested that he must have an extraordinary social status.

After ordering the tea, Tsukasa Tazaki presented it with both hands.

"..." The master, looking as if he'd never seen anything like it before, took a small sip, said "good" three times, and gestured for the tea ceremony contestants to begin preparing their tea. After finishing the last bowl of tea, the exciting final moment arrived.

"Judging from both the process and the result, Ms. Kikawa is number one."

Kikawa Yui clenched her fist slightly, her expression remaining unchanged.

After the tea master finished speaking, his expression became conflicted.

He couldn't comment on Tsukasa Tazaki.

This somewhat unconventional behavior either results in first place or last place. Now that Yui Kizawa has been given first place, Tsukasa Yoshiki is left with last place...

As he pondered this decision, he suddenly thought of the relationship between Tsukasa Tazaki and the Kikawa family.

So he changed his mind at the last minute: "Tazaki-san is second."

Kurisu nodded in satisfaction.

The students watching and Chiba Miho nodded in satisfaction.

A barrage of comments scrolled across the live stream screen, expressing agreement with the result, while a minority believed that it should have been first place.

All are happy.

Only the world where the tea ceremony club is injured has been achieved.

Tsukasa Tazaki took on another challenge in the name of the ATF club. This time, when serving tea, he used the traditional method, and every move was impeccable, showing his elegant demeanor.

The tea master's hands trembled slightly as he drank this cup of tea.

“Why…” he asked, “Why didn’t you do it before? You should have been the first one.”

"Ah, you mean your first time?" Tsukasa Tazaki smiled modestly and explained, "I was afraid my skills weren't good enough, so I thought of trying something different and having some new tricks."

"puff!"

The tea master spat out a mouthful of tea.

If I had your talent, I'd be considered a grandmaster by now...

In this vast world, nothing is more painful than this.

In a certain field, you happen to possess a sliver of talent, enough to make you aspire to that supreme realm. You linger at the door for a long time, vaguely seeing the light shining from within, yet you cannot open it. You sit slumped down, thinking this is the greatest regret in the world, when suddenly you hear a sigh from within the realm: "I'm so bad."

With the two tokens in hand, Tsukasa Tazaki was about to take off his kimono and start bullying the next club when Kurikawa Kuri suddenly walked gracefully to the tea table.

"Wait a moment."

Qichuan Wei looked up, puzzled, and asked, "Is something wrong, Mom?"

Seeing her daughter's expression, Kurisu smiled gently, a rare occurrence for her: "Little Wei, won't you order a cup of tea to show your respect to your mother?"

"Okay." Qichuan Wei hesitated for a moment, but unaware that her mother was up to something, she obediently nodded.

He knelt in front of the tea pot and prepared tea again.

Just as Tazaki Tsukasa was about to get up, he sat down again, admiring her fair and slender neck under her kimono, her graceful figure, and her waist so delicate that one wanted to reach out and pull her into their arms.

After ordering the tea, Qichuan Wei respectfully handed the teacup to her mother with both hands, saying, "Mother, please have some tea."

“Oh dear,” Kurisu Kawakami suddenly covered her mouth, her eyes crinkling with laughter, “I’m sorry, I almost forgot. I wasn’t feeling well yesterday and went to see the doctor. The doctor said that Mom is allergic to tea, so she can’t enjoy this cup of tea.”

tea……

allergy?

Qichuan Wei's eye twitched, vaguely sensing that something was seriously wrong.

Tazaki Tsukasa secretly suppressed a laugh, intending to see how his aunt would find amusement in her own daughter this time.

Regardless of what might happen later, the fact that Qichuan Wei is currently looking down with respect and demureness is already something he can savor.

The onlookers craned their necks to look into the tea room. Kurisu Kirikawa's elegant and noble demeanor made the students extremely curious, but they dared not make a sound and could only wait anxiously for things to unfold.

Kurisu's gaze swept around, taking in the sea of ​​students' heads and the lenses of several cell phone cameras. Her bright eyes and dignified tone became more composed.

"Since you've already ordered it, let's not waste it. Please offer Xiao Si a bowl of tea."

"..." Qichuan Yui knelt down, her expression beginning to fluctuate unnaturally.

Everyone was watching her.

Tazaki Tsukasa was also quite looking forward to taking a sip of the tea ordered by Kisakawa Yui, something few people could dream of.

"Xiao Wei..." Qi Chuan Li quietly tugged at her daughter's sleeve and whispered a few words in her ear.

A blush rose on Qichuan Wei's fair face.

When she realized that Tsukasa Tazaki was looking at her strangely, a sense of panic welled up inside her.

Her mother tugged at her clothes again. Yui took a deep breath, finally made up her mind, bowed gracefully toward Tsukasa Tazaki, and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "Tazaki-kun, please have some tea."

Tazaki Tsukasa happily accepted it and drank it down in one gulp.

The tea ordered by a beautiful young woman may not taste much different, but the psychological satisfaction it brings far outweighs the taste.

"Alright, perfect!" Kurisu clapped her hands lightly twice, facing the students outside the door and window, and said cheerfully, "I just told Yui about a family rule of our Kurisu family: the first bowl of tea a woman personally prepares can only be served to her future husband. Now you know, Xiaosi will be my son-in-law in the future."

"...Gurgle"

In the silence, the sound of Tsukasa Tazaki swallowing his saliva was particularly loud.

"No, it's not..."

Yui Kikawa opened her mouth, her expression one of utter shock.

Just now, what Mom whispered in my ear was clearly—if you don't make tea for Xiao Si, I'll sleep with him tonight.