I really don't want to have a girlfriend.

Yui Yuigahama is also a friend of Yuu Tenkuji.

Chapter 97 Who is powerless to even kill a chicken? (3/23)

After school.

At the suggestion of the club president, Yukinoshita, the group first gathered at the Service Club before going to the Kendo Club to discuss matters.

This naturally included two first-year female students, but they seemed to have something come up at the last minute, as they arrived later than usual because they lived closer to the special building.

Before that, the atmosphere in the Service Club was somewhat subtle—

Upon meeting, Yuu Tenkuji and Yukino Yukinoshita engage in a verbal battle from a distance, while Masuzu Natsukawa and Yui Yuigahama observe from the sidelines, secretly watching each other.

For some reason, Natsukawa Masuzu always felt that Dango-chan's gaze towards her was very strange.

She felt a mix of resentment and resignation, and overall, she exuded a strong sense of being a loser... This should have been a good sign, but for some reason, she felt uneasy, though she couldn't quite put her finger on why.

"Is there something you need?" Natsukawa Masuzu decided to take the initiative and asked her with a smile.

Yui Yuigahama forced a stiff smile and chuckled, "It's nothing."

"If there's nothing wrong, why are you staring at me?"

"Xia Chuan-kun, you've been secretly watching me all along, haven't you?"

"Hey, how do you know I'm looking at you if you're not looking at me?"

"Hmm... wait a minute, Natsukawa-kun is the same way!"

“It’s different. I sense it through ripples. The evil aura emanating from you is so strong that I can’t block it out.”

"Where is there any evil aura? Natsukawa-kun looks more like a villain in every way!"

"Oh? What aspects? Could you tell me in detail so I can make improvements?"

"Uh, this..."

Natsukawa Masuzu revealed a delighted and cruel smile, seemingly thoroughly enjoying the process of leaving Yuigahama Yui speechless.

However, Yui Yuigahama just didn't want to say it out loud. After all, let alone stealing men, Natsukawa Masuzu had hardly done anything that a decent person would do.

Speaking out would be like a condemnation rally, only making the atmosphere worse.

"Sorry to keep you all waiting~" A lively and cheerful voice suddenly rang out as Iroha Isshiki opened the classroom door and walked in naturally. "Let's head to the kendo club. The captain, vice-captain, and most of the members are waiting for us over there~"

"I'm late, sorry."

Behind her followed Tachibana Kanade, whose silver-haired head nodded slightly in agreement before silently turning her gaze to Tenkuji Yuu, without saying anything more.

"Minister, give the order."

Just after arguing with Yukino Yukinoshita about whether height or appearance is more important, Yuu Tenkuji said something sarcastic to her.

Yukino Yukinoshita didn't care; rather, she was used to it and knew when to ignore him.

She rose from her seat by the window and said in a cool tone, "Then let's go. Judging from my observation of the rumors all day, the Kendo Club should be very welcoming of Tenkuji-kun's arrival. However, I don't know what the starting lineup for the competition will think."

"Oh, don't worry about it so much~ As long as someone objects, just let the senior fight them. There's nothing that can't be resolved with one duel, and if there is, then two!"

Isshiki Iroha playfully waved her fist, a mischievous smile on her face, looking like she was watching a good show with an air of indifference.

"And with the super cute Kanade there, not to mention the siscon seniors, most of them will probably listen obediently and won't have any objections! As long as Captain Himura agrees, that's all that matters~"

"I understand." Yukino Yukinoshita nodded, pursing her lips and hiding the faint smile in her eyes, looking at Yuu Tenkuji with a serious expression.

"So, what's your opinion, senior brother who's a sister complex?"

"You're joking, what could I possibly object to?" Tenkuji Yu smiled brightly, stretching her joints as she walked towards Isshiki Hatake. "Just give me a little time to deal with that talkative junior."

"Huh? Wait a minute!" Iroha Isshiki realized what she had just said. "Senpai, that's not how it is! Let me explain!"

"Explain?" Tenkuuji Yuu kept walking, while Isshiki Hachiman slowly retreated, bypassing Tachibana Kanade and heading towards the door.

"It's all because of you, Senpai... When Kanade called you 'Yu-nii' at noon, didn't you say you looked really happy? After hearing that, my impression of you changed subtly... I'm innocent too!"

Tenkuji Yu frowned and glanced at Tachibana Kanade.

She tilted her head slightly, as if asking: Is there something wrong?

Tenkuji Yu raised his gaze, looked at Isshiki Iroha again, and gave a cold smile.

"I didn't hear even the slightest bit of innocence in your words."

"Senior, this is discriminatory treatment!"

After venting her anger, Isshiki took off running.

After passing Tachibana Kanade, Tenkuji Yu casually ruffled her soft white hair before chasing after her.

"Ayu, stop right there! I've never heard of 'Brother Yu'!"

"Xiao You already has a younger sister, yet he still makes his junior call him 'brother'... Could it really be..."

"Ha, foolish man."

The footsteps quickly disappeared into the corridor on the second floor of the club building, leaving only the chaotic discussions in the club classroom.

There was also a petite girl who scratched her head in confusion, watching his retreating figure with a puzzled expression.

"I got my head patted again... Did I do something wrong?"

……

Not long after.

After defeating Isshiki Hatake, Tenkuji Yu and the others headed to the Kendo Club.

"I wasn't dealt with! Although my senior gave me a really harsh punishment..."

As she muttered to herself, she suddenly realized that her senior's girlfriend was right next to her, staring at her with a smile. She quickly straightened her expression and casually distanced herself from Tenkuji Yu.

As for what she did after being caught by Yuu Tenkuji, no one asked, and she naturally wouldn't answer—it certainly wasn't something like getting a spanking.

The special building and the kendo hall are not too far apart; they are closer than the teaching building.

Because the Kendo Club is the most accomplished and top-tier club at Soubu High School, the school spent a lot of money a few years ago to build a brand-new Kendo dojo next to the club building for them to use. Compared to it, the Service Club's classroom, which is used as a warehouse, is like Levi's height compared to a 60-meter-tall giant.

The group of six entered the kendo dojo, where dozens of kendo club members were already sitting in rows on the clean, shiny wooden floor, all wearing protective gear except for their masks.

With his short red hair and gentle smile, Minister Himura sat in the most prominent position, seemingly giving a verbal lecture in place of the coach.

"Oh, you've arrived."

As soon as Yukino Yukinoshita pushed the door open, he stopped talking and stood up.

Holding a bamboo practice knife in his hand, his smiling eyes slowly narrowed as he stared at the several people standing at the door.

"You want to talk about that matter, right?"

Suddenly, both the tone of his voice and the temperature dropped.

"Eh..."

As if a sharp blade was slashing straight at her, Yukino Yukinoshita, who was directly in the line of fire, instinctively retreated. Before she could even open her eyes wide, everything in front of her suddenly went dark, as she was firmly blocked by a broad back.

Tenkuuji Yu stood in front of her, meeting Hisumura's gaze with a displeased expression, and spoke sarcastically:

"Wow, it's been a month since we last met, and your swordsmanship has become even more exquisite. You've even managed to scare our weak and helpless club president... Himura-kun."

Yukinoshita Yukino: "..."

At this point, should I honestly thank him for protecting me, or should I use Aikido to make him understand whether I am truly powerless?

Chapter Ninety-Eight: Just a Friendly Sparring

"It was unintentional, and I apologize if it offended you."

Unaffected by the sarcastic remarks, Captain Himura smiled kindly and shook his head: "I'm just a little excited... It's really exciting to be able to spar with you again, Tenkuji-kun."

Before Yuu Tenkuji could reply, Yui Yuigahama muttered from behind, "Hina absolutely can't hear that, or she'll be the one getting excited..."

Hina Ebina is a well-known fujoshi (female fan of male-male romance) in Class F.

She belongs to the same small group as Miura Yumiko and Yui Yuigahama. They get so excited when talking about BL that they forget themselves. Currently, they highly recommend Totsuka and someone else as their pairing.

It was one of the few beings that Tenkuji Yu dared not approach, for fear of being dragged into the abyss by that corrupt aura.

His cheek twitched slightly, but he decided to pretend he hadn't heard anything and responded to Department Head Himura with a polite smile: "I'm sorry, I might have to disappoint you. I'm only here to settle things; I don't intend to take any action..."

"Oh, right."

As if suddenly remembering something, Tenkuji Yu's smile widened, and he raised his eyebrows: "That bamboo sword is still in our clubroom... Himura-kun, if you want to take it back, I'll have someone bring it over after we finish talking, so we don't have to waste time having another match."

This statement was undoubtedly a provocation to the "defeated opponent" in front of him—Minister Himura, and could even be described as a direct slap in the face.

"You bastard! (with a retroflex consonant)"

"Even if it's you, show some respect to the minister!"

Seeing several impulsive club members stand up, glaring angrily at them, Yukino Yukinoshita frowned, tugged at his sleeve, and whispered:

"Let's quit while we're ahead. We came here to..."

The second half of the sentence ends abruptly.

She suddenly remembered that the Kendo Club was the one who needed their help. Even if Tenkuji Yu turned his back and left, it wouldn't matter. The Kendo Club should be the ones who were troubled, as they had no right to ask him to quit while he was ahead!

But we can't let him continue to act so rudely, can we?

If a fight really breaks out, regardless of whether we win or lose, the school getting involved would be a real problem...

Without realizing it, she pursed her lips with a serious expression and began to seriously consider how to help him clean up the mess.

Tenkuji Yu glanced sideways at the girl's slightly drooping long eyelashes, rolled her eyes, and said, "You don't think I'm standing up for you, do you? Don't get me wrong, I'm just being a diva."

With a smile playing on her lips, Yukino Yukinoshita gave a teasing look: "Oh? I haven't said anything yet..."

“That’s right, that’s called a show of force, Yukinoshita.” Before he could finish speaking, Natsukawa Masuzu, who was standing next to him, nodded in agreement and said seriously, “Ayu is such a ruthless and cold-blooded guy that he won’t stand up for others. Please don’t misunderstand him.”

Tenkuji Yu's cheek twitched: "Hey, are you speaking up for me or slandering me?"

"Of course I'm speaking up for my dear Ayu~"

“…Sigh.” Not wanting to deal with the duo anymore, Yukino Yukinoshita rubbed her temples as if she had a headache, and sighed wearily. “Fine, whatever.”