I really don't want to have a girlfriend.

Kada.

To shut out his sister's angry voice behind the door and prevent her from chasing after him, Yuu used "Speed ​​Up" to rush to the corner of the alley across the street before slowing down and leisurely strolling down the morning street.

The sky wasn't bright; a thick layer of gray cumulus clouds drifted slowly, just like him.

The air was filled with a damp and cool scent, as if a light drizzle could fall at any moment.

"Oh no, I forgot my umbrella... Oh well, getting wet won't hurt me."

With her current physical fitness and the amazing cleaning skill of "completely refreshed", Yuu Tenkuji doesn't believe she'll catch a cold from getting rained on.

Why not try running as fast as you can in the rain another day and relive the childhood memory of "if I run fast enough, the rain can't catch me"...

Letting my thoughts wander freely, the familiar slope came into view.

The familiar girl leaned against a telephone pole, listlessly watching the ambiguous sky that seemed to hold the promise of rain.

A pink folding umbrella, unopened, hung from her slender wrist, swinging back and forth like a pendulum.

The moment she noticed him strolling leisurely towards her, the girl's expression instantly brightened, and she waved to him energetically—before being hit on the head by an umbrella.

"Ouch, that hurts... Good morning, Xiaoyou~"

Walking up to Yui Yuigahama, Yuu Tenkuji suddenly raised his hand and flicked the tightly bound bun.

"Don't you get tired of getting up early just to block my way?"

"I...I wasn't waiting for you!" Yui Yuigahama opened her mouth, seemingly wanting to argue, but then weakly looked away and mumbled:

"I just happened to get up early, and when I got here I was wondering if I'd run into you, so I waited for a bit... um, by chance!"

Yuu Tenkuji nodded: "I understand, this is what tsundere is, right?"

Unfortunately, Yui Yuigahama didn't get the joke: "Tsundere? What's that? I think I've heard of it before."

"So, the 'normie party' really doesn't know this term? Oh well, Yukinoshita probably doesn't either..."

As he said this, his gaze, which had been fixed on her pretty and cute face, unconsciously slid downwards.

From the voluptuous valley revealed by the open neckline to the flat stomach with a huge drop; beneath the specially tailored short skirt, a pair of full and soft thighs were exposed, not only the white flesh at the edge of the stockings was alluring, but also the moment when the wind would lift the short skirt up...

Before Yui Yuigahama could even notice, Yuu Tenkuji had already averted his gaze, as if nothing had ever happened.

After all, morning is when men are full of energy.

"Xiaoxue doesn't know either? She reads so many complicated books every day, I thought she knew everything..."

"Don't treat Yukinoshita like a perfect superhero. In some people's eyes, she's just a slightly smarter, awkward little girl."

"Does Xiaoyou think so too?"

"That's why we can't stand each other."

"Hmph~ I do think you two have a pretty good relationship, like you've been best friends for ages..."

"If you say something like that to her, she'll probably throw up right there in front of you."

"That's ridiculous!"

The two walked along the cool holiday streets, took a not-too-crowded tram, and arrived at Sobu High School.

Chapter Ninety-Seven: There's no one in the whole world as narcissistic as you.

It was past seven in the morning, but the atmosphere on campus was already at its peak.

Many student organizations arrived at school early and were setting up their booths in the student organization building.

Cultural clubs displayed writing implements, as well as various collections of works, using posters and slogans to attract attention as much as possible; sports clubs displayed their award certificates and focused on experiential activities and challenges, trying to let people outside the club clearly understand the fun of the sport.

Yui Yuigahama looked left and right, then suddenly remembered something and nudged his shoulder.

"By the way, Xiaoyou, will Xiaoqiong come to see your performance?"

During their time together in junior high, Yuu Tenkuji talked to her about her family.

Orphaned, she raised a younger sister named Qiong alone—but that was all.

"No, that child doesn't like going out." Yuu Tenkuji gave a casual reply, then turned her head to look at him. "What's wrong?"

“In that case…” Yui Yuigahama opened her schoolbag, took out a digital camera, and said excitedly, “Let me record your shining moment! It would be a shame for Sora to miss seeing her brother’s handsome appearance in front of others!”

“Hmm, that makes sense.” Resting her chin on her hand, Yuu Tenkuji pondered for a moment before nodding and saying, “Then I’ll leave it to you, Yuihama Recorder.”

"Yay!" Yui Yuigahama beamed with joy, her three buns on her head and chest bobbing excitedly.

"Why are you so happy?" Tenkuji Yu looked at her in confusion.

"Hehehe, I'm just really happy..." Although a little embarrassed, Yui Yuigahama scratched her reddened cheeks and answered frankly, "After all, this is the first time you've asked me to do something so seriously, Yui."

With a sigh of resignation, Tenkuji Yu turned his gaze away and continued walking towards the special building.

"It's not the first time. Didn't I just ask you and Yukinoshita to be in charge of external communication?"

She puffed out one cheek and muttered in a complaining tone, "That wasn't directed at me, the main force was clearly Xiaoxue..."

“That’s absolutely right.” Without trying to comfort her, Yuuto Tenkuji said bluntly, “But as it turned out, letting you go with us was the right choice… Without you, things would definitely have become much more complicated.”

"Although you joined the club in exchange for something, you are now an indispensable member of the Service Club."

This wasn't just empty talk; it was a genuine belief he held from the bottom of his heart.

Since Yui Yuigahama joined the company, she has indeed helped him with a lot of work related to a certain snow woman—it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she has worked hard.

"Ok!"

Gazing at his handsome profile with its calm expression, Yui Yuigahama, holding her camera, softly responded.

Instead of going to the classroom first, the two of them took their schoolbags and went straight to the special building.

Because no other clubs are based here, the old five-story corridor is quieter than usual.

As they stepped into the building, where the autumn atmosphere was deepening, a dazzling young girl emerged from the multimedia classroom on the left side of the first floor, her gaze meeting theirs.

Both sides were stunned for a moment.

"Good morning!" the other person greeted first.

Her long, silver hair cascaded down to her waist, her legs were straight and slender beneath her short skirt, and a bright smile graced her delicate mixed-race face.

Natsukawa Masuzu glanced at the two of them, then fixed her gaze on Tenkuji Yu, awaiting his answer.

"Good morning."

After nodding politely, he did not stop and walked straight toward the stairs.

"Good morning, Natsukawa-kun..."

Yui Yuigahama was somewhat flattered, but seeing that Yuu Tenkuji didn't seem to intend to stay, she had no choice but to give up the idea of ​​chatting with her a little longer. After saying hello, she quickly followed after her.

"..."

Without saying another word, Natsukawa Masuzu withdrew her gaze only after reaching the corner of the stairs, her finger lightly brushing across her cherry lips, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"Service Club... This weird club has activities? Could it be related to something like renting a boyfriend..."

She murmured with interest, but when she thought about why she had been called over, the smile on the girl's face vanished, and she couldn't help but click her tongue in annoyance.

"Tsk, all this confession and love is so annoying... Don't you know the last guy called 'lover' was killed by Jotaro with three pages of Ora? You want to be my lover? Even Jockey is better than scum like you..."

She stomped her leather shoes on the floor twice and muttered a few curses, completely lacking any ladylike manners.

After venting her anger, Natsukawa Masaki took a deep breath, looked up at the top of the stairs, and her eyes suddenly became firm.

I've just finished everything and I'm quite satisfied with my observations over the past few days—let's officially take action starting tomorrow!

Find a shield and finally end the days of being bothered by those love-obsessed idiots!

Clenching her fair fist, the girl tossed her silver hair and strode out of the special building like a shooting star.

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In the corridor, Yui Yuigahama asked cautiously.

"Xiaoyou, do you know Xia Chuan?"

Yuu Tenkuji casually replied, "We're not that close. Maybe she's just more enthusiastic. She greeted me every time we bumped into each other in the hallway before."

The girl with the dumpling-shaped hairpin frowned, still not believing it: "I've bumped into her several times in the hallway, and she's never greeted me."

Tenkuji Yu spread her hands innocently: "So she's attracted to my good looks and wants to get closer to me this way, right?"

"puff!"

Suppressing a laugh, Yui Yuigahama picked up her camera and quickly snapped a picture of him, then said with feigned seriousness, "Very good, the first record is Yu's narcissistic expression!"

“You’re so boring…” Tenkuji Yu sighed, then reached out and flicked her bun—the one on her head.

Yui Yuigahama ducked her head, trying to dodge, but she was too slow: "Oops, my hair will be messed up!"

"Since the dumpling is right there, just tie it tighter and it'll be fine."

"You're being way too domineering..."

She grumbled in dissatisfaction, but couldn't help laughing, saying something completely different from what she actually did.

...Can playful banter between friends make her this happy?

Upon arriving at the classroom door, which lacked a class sign, Yuu Tenkuji suddenly reached out to Yuihama: "Can I borrow your camera?"

"What are you going to do?" she asked him, handing him the digital camera.

Yuu Tenkuji didn't answer, but instead opened the unlocked classroom door.

As expected, inside was a girl as exquisite and perfect as snow.

She sat by the window reading, her posture upright and her black hair flowing.

Summer has turned to autumn, and green leaves outside the window flutter and fall in the wind. It seems that this palace-like scene will remain unchanged until the end of the world.

Yui Yuigahama couldn't help but hold her breath, while Yuu Tenkuji didn't care as much.

He abruptly and directly shattered the silence:

"Yukinoshita, how beautiful do you think you are?"

The fair-skinned girl with translucent skin closed the book with her palm, and the black-haired girl frowned slightly, giving him a strange look.