Tokyo Soft Rice King.

It seems that from now on, no matter what the weather, we should eat in secluded places, so that even if a chaotic scene occurs, we won't be publicly executed.

During the afternoon break, the boys who had become familiar with Kuroba Akira all came over to ask him gossip, and some even wanted to become his apprentices, asking him to teach them how to win over girls like he did.

Kuroba Akira really wanted to tell him that he had never pursued anyone, but was the one being pursued... but he felt that this would cause public outrage, so he held back.

The other boys who came to hear the gossip were also assimilated by this question, turning from asking for advice into interrogation, demanding that Kuroba Akira hand over his strategy guide.

Moreover, they were quite self-aware, saying that they didn't aspire to be like him, able to win over a high-and-mighty girl like the class president, or a cold and aloof girl like Makoto Hikawa. They just wanted to get along well with ordinary girls... Kuroba Akira simply gave them five words: "Sincerity brings love."

The boys, as if they had discovered a secret manual, all looked enlightened and went back to study it on their own.

Perhaps years later, when they repeatedly fail to woo women and are labeled as 'straight men,' they will realize that the damned Kuroba Akira didn't tell them that this trick only works when paired with good looks, otherwise it's completely useless.

After school, to avoid being surrounded again, Kuroba Akira grabbed the class monitor's hand and slipped away.

He jogged all the way to the Arts and Literature Club's activity room, where no one had arrived yet. Kuroba Akira slumped into a chair, exhaled, and complained.

"Phew... that's enough... why is everyone so obsessed with romance topics..."

Anri Hitomi poured him a cup of lemon tea with a wry smile.

"I'm sorry, Akira, I didn't expect Makoto to launch a direct attack. I thought she would only come to formally declare war after I apologized to Makoto and the others..."

When Hitomi Anri learned that she and Akira Kuroba had a real relationship, she expected that Makoto Hikawa would come looking for trouble. However, she originally thought that it would happen after she formally apologized to her childhood friends and resolved the 'legacy issues from the past'.

Even for her sister's sake, Makoto shouldn't be so quick to 'break ties' with him.

Kuroba Akira knew the reason: Shinichi had 'fully recovered'.

Makoto originally hoped that Hitomi and Makoto could reconcile, hoping to use this to heal her younger sister's psychological problems. But now that the problem has been resolved, there is no need to worry about it anymore.

Kuroba Akira took a sip of tea, scratched his head, and said.

"No need to apologize. It's because I didn't tell you in time... Actually, I originally planned to tell you at lunchtime, but I didn't expect Makoto to be so efficient..."

"After all, Makoto, like you, is the type to act on her thoughts immediately, which is probably why you get along so well."

"Yeah...it seems I'll have to keep you informed about what's happening as soon as possible from now on."

“Don’t force yourself. Mingjun, you’re at my grandma’s house with Ziyin, right? She’ll definitely be jealous if she finds out you’re texting me… I don’t want her to use this as an excuse to exploit you. It would be my fault if you overexert yourself because of this.”

"Well, before, Shion might have been jealous, but she should be fine now."

"Hmm? Has something changed about her again?"

"Yes, quite a lot has happened these past few days... so I'll tell you the details first, class monitor."

Before anyone arrived, Kuroba Akira told the class president about what happened on Friday, what he had talked about with Mirai on Saturday, and the changes in Shion.

"I see……"

Anri Hitomi understood the whole story after listening to it only once.

First, Akira Kuroba helped Makoto restore Makoto's true nature and their former sisterly relationship. He also successfully divided the resources equally between the two sisters, thus resolving their conflict and restoring their friendship.

That's why Makoto immediately launched an attack on her today, wanting to resume their previous competitive relationship, because she no longer needs to worry about her younger sister.

Then Anri Hitomi speculated that Makoto probably also developed feelings for Kuroba Akira because of this incident, and she must also know that Kuroba Akira is the type of her older sister likes.

Generally speaking, if two sisters both fall in love with the same man, their relationship will likely deteriorate as they try to win him over. However, Makoto and Makoto are among the very few sisters whose bond is so strong that they can 'share everything' with each other.

Hitomi Anri knew before that Makoto was a complete siscon, and she would try to get her anything her sister wanted... Now it seems that this includes 'men'.

As for Zhencheng... since she no longer imitates her sister's words, it means that her inner conflict has been resolved, and she no longer feels inferior or resistant towards her sister.

Furthermore, Zhencheng also knew about her relationship with Mingjun, which led to a situation where "sisters united to resist foreign enemies".

So Makoto is basically here to 'take the lead' now, and I guess soon Makoto will also transfer here to help her older sister.

Then there's the Takanashi family...

It seems that learning about the 'duo' of the twin sisters Makoto and Makoto made Takanashi Mirai feel threatened.

That's why she abandoned her original "defense strategy" and switched to offense, starting school again to seize territory in the school, and at the same time, she used this as a condition to get her mother to infiltrate Kuroba Akira's home as well.

Originally, the school and home were the territories of Hitomi Anri and Shion Murasomiya, respectively, but now they have been attacked separately by the mother and daughter from the Takanashi family.

Then, when Shion Murasaki realized that someone had attacked her home, her reaction was not 'strongly opposed' but 'accepted with a clear conscience'?

It's probably because she's realized that he's using her as the bad cop.

It seems that love-struck woman has also learned to be 'cunning'... This is troublesome... She's going to become even harder to deal with.

Hearing this, Anri Hitomi couldn't help but frown. If she didn't have to keep smiling, she would have bitten her nails.

Hikawa Makoto → Saionji Makoto → Birds in the Future/Akiko → Murasaki no Miya Shione

These are all chain reactions...

too fast.

It's like a violent chemical reaction; these women are evolving at an incredibly fast pace.

Because what influences them is not just Kuroba Akira, but also the stimulation from 'other women'.

Moreover, Anri Hitomi was shocked to realize that 'she herself was also caught in the chain.'

Having learned of Shion's changes, she needed to adjust her strategy and could no longer simply treat Akira Kuroba with a "gentle approach".

Furthermore, with the addition of Takanashi Mirai and Hikawa Makoto to the school, not only will her own space be squeezed, but Shiori and Moe will also be affected...

We need to find a way to speed things up on their end... otherwise Makoto and Mirai will take their places after they join the Literature Club...

Anri Hitomi also felt very troubled by these chain changes.

Various unexpected changes made her feel that things were slowly slipping out of her control.

So that's how it is... Is this the true meaning of Makoto's words?

Anri Hitomi had previously considered that in order to avoid the many women competing for time with Kuroba Akira, she should establish professional connections among them, allowing them to focus more on their work and self-development, thus reducing the time they would spend with Kuroba Akira.

However, the current situation is that they have become "love rivals" before they became "work partners," which hinders Anri Hitomi's plans.

The reason for this... is actually because of Kuroba Akira's 'talkativeness'.

Because Akira Kuroba has revealed too much to everyone.

Generally speaking, a womanizer who juggles multiple relationships will try his best to avoid one woman contacting another, and even try to keep the other woman's existence a secret. This is to avoid jealousy, a love triangle, and the most dangerous situation that could escalate into a physical fight for the man.

After all, a philandering man certainly doesn't want to end up being stabbed to death by a woman.

However, Akira Kuroba did the opposite, not only making each woman aware of the existence of the other women, but also letting them know more information...

It would be strange if a chaotic scene didn't unfold.

Thinking about this, Anri Hitomi originally wanted to remind Kuroba Akira, but she realized that she might be the real culprit.

Because she herself had asked Kuroba Akira not to hide anything from her, and Kuroba Akira had agreed to this request, he was now telling her everything that had happened.

However, this also makes these things lose their 'secret' attribute, so if others want to know, Kuroba Akira will tell them as well.

Should we now tell the wise ruler, "Don't tell them these things anymore"?

impossible.

Putting aside the fact that he might not agree, even if he did agree, the impact on him would be 'negative'.

Because when concealment appears in his options, perhaps one day I will become 'the woman he conceals'.

Furthermore, if Kuroba Akira chooses to deliberately conceal the truth, and it is Kuroba Akira who brings it up, it will create a knot in Kuroba Akira's heart.

The distance between hearts will suddenly widen.

This is a consequence that Hitomi Anri cannot accept.

Is there really no other way?

Are we just supposed to watch helplessly as the chaotic situation escalates to the point of no return, until Kuroba Akira is chased down by a woman?

However, before that, there might be a fight between women first...

Hitomi Anri thought it would be best to set aside some time to learn some martial arts, and maybe even carry a knife and a stun gun with her at all times...

It wasn't for self-defense against wolves, but to be able to deal with the blackened woman who might attack him at any time, and also to protect Kuroba Akira.

"What's wrong, class monitor? You look so worried."

"Yes... I was worried about you, Myungjun."

"I'm fine. It might have been a little dangerous, but I already have a plan."

Kuroba Akira thought the class president was worried about his excessive energy expenditure, but since Kuroo had already said that he had a way to help him, he could just keep moving forward.

Anri Hitomi said, tilting her head and touching her cheek.

"Although your personality is one of your strengths, Mingjun... it's best not to let your guard down. If you sense that a woman is plotting against you, like trying to stab you with a knife, run away and come to me immediately. I will protect you and take you far away."

"Wait, wait, wait! Why did it suddenly turn into me being stabbed by a woman?!"

"I just feel that if things continue like this, the probability of it turning into a 'hand-to-hand combat' is very high."

At least for now, Hitomi Anri can't think of any way to 'cool down' the women.

After personally experiencing the power of 'jealousy', Anri Hitomi admitted that even she herself could not control that 'fire of jealousy'.

After all, she herself sometimes wishes that 'all other women would disappear'.

There was only one bottom line she could hold onto.

"But I can assure you, Your Majesty, that I will absolutely not harm your body."

Anri Hitomi specifically mentioned the body because she couldn't guarantee that Kuroba Akira wouldn't have mental problems.

Because when things really get to that point where there's no going back... she felt she might very well turn into a 'crazy woman' herself.

"Uh, that's really a reassuring assurance..."

Kuroba Akira was a little unsure whether the class monitor was joking.

Or does even the class monitor think that his chances of capsizing are very high?

"Sigh... Squad leader, I've already decided to go all the way down this path, and turning back now feels like it's 'too late'... If I 'show weakness,' I might get stabbed to death right now."

"Yes, and I was the 'mastermind' who instigated you, my wise ruler, so even if it means sacrificing myself, I will save your life."

“Even if we survived, it would be the same as being dead. The rest of my life would be filled with regret… So why don’t we just commit suicide together?”

"Hehe, that's not bad either. Let's die together then."