They all have hidden attributes!

Makoto Takahashi was completely bewildered.

He has no family, so who can he talk to?

If it's just a meeting between myself and Supervisor Chihaya, any time is fine, so why rush it?

"I understand, I'll be right there."

Makoto Takahashi went into the locker room, abandoned his plan to take a shower, changed into his school uniform, and left the gymnasium for the teaching building.

Feeling confused, Takahashi Makoto arrived at the student guidance office, pushed open the door, and saw a figure sitting in a chair with his back turned. He helplessly curled the corner of his mouth.

"Excuse me," he said politely.

"Hey, Cheng, you can't make that speechless face."

Kotoha Tatsumi sat happily opposite the somewhat reserved Director Chihaya, her expression suggesting she was a little too excited:

"Mother really misses the chairs at the academy. Is your outfit today inappropriate?"

She was dressed in a classic office lady outfit: a pencil skirt, black stockings, and a women's blazer. Because her skin was so well-maintained, she looked very young.

"No, that's not true. You look beautiful today."

Makoto Takahashi walked over, pulled out a chair next to Kotoha Tatemi, and sat down, looking at Nana Chihaya across the desk.

Seeing the nervousness written all over her cute chubby face, Takahashi Makoto considerately steered the conversation, asking Kotoyo, "Sachi said you never participate in school activities."

"Xiaoxing herself said she didn't need it, and Xiaocheng didn't say that either."

Li Jianqin smiled gently and raised her hand to stroke his hair: "I've looked at the research and guidance on Xiaocheng's way out. It's not easy. You have to work hard."

"Yes." Makoto Takahashi nodded in response.

Kotoha seemed easy to talk to, but Chihaya Nana, with a serious expression, asked her:

"Excuse me, do you support his dream?"

It's not surprising that Chihaya Nana would ask that question, after all, Makoto Takahashi's dream is too absurd, the strongest creature on the surface, it sounds like a joke.

"Thank you so much for your concern. You are a responsible and good teacher."

Kotoha turned to Chihaya Nana with a calm gaze and slowly said, "Makoto is actually a very reassuring child, and he has a strong will. Probably no one can stop him from moving forward."

So whatever his dream is, as his mother, I will support him unconditionally…”

......

After the tripartite talks concluded, Makoto Takahashi accompanied Kotoha Tatemi through the brightly lit courtyard toward the playground, with two luxury cars following behind them at a distance.

"The Uesugi family contacted me."

Kotoha looked at the crowd that had moved to the playground, a faint look of nostalgia on her dignified and elegant face: "Makoto, you have to take responsibility."

"You mean I should attend Aya's three-way meeting as her guardian?" Takahashi Makoto deliberately feigned realization and said in a half-joking tone.

During his stay at the Tatsumi family home, he almost always studied under Tatsumi Kotoha. The atmosphere between the two was more like that of siblings than mother and son.

"Lengzi and Xiaoye are both children I've watched grow up. Xiaoxing has always cherished Xiaoye very much."

Li Jianqin paused for a moment, then changed to a reproachful tone:

"You need to work harder; the atmosphere over there is too tense."

Makoto Takahashi followed her gaze and, for some reason, saw Maya Uesugi and Yuki Tachimi sitting together in the stands of the sports field, with a row of empty seats around them.

Even from a great distance, one could still feel the tense atmosphere between the two, a tension that seemed ready to clash at any moment.

"From the family's perspective, as long as it benefits the Lijian family, your mother will support you."

Kotoha's tone became more serious, and she touched his hair again:

"Personally speaking, your mother likes you very much, but she has to take good care of Xiaoxing. She cares about your every move. Do you know why?"

“Of course, it’s my responsibility.” Takahashi Makoto’s expression was serious, his eyes firm.

"Alright, go and fulfill your responsibilities."

After watching Li Jianqin leave in a car, he quickly walked towards the stands on the playground.

Chapter 140 Sports Festival - Part 1

Beneath a clear, azure sky, the red synthetic track contrasts beautifully with the smooth grass. The sports festival events proceed in sequence, with close-ups of the participants appearing on a large electronic screen.

The broadcasting department provided live commentary on the match via the school's internal broadcasting system.

"The 100-meter race is now underway. Classes that advance from the preliminary round will receive 5 points. The points will be updated after each race. If you have any questions, please contact the disciplinary committee chairperson, Shizuka Kobayashi."

After the slightly lively girl finished speaking, another woman's voice, which sounded very calm, followed.

"We have invited the track and field coach as a judge. Mr. Aoki, hello."

"Good morning, everyone."

"Do you have a favorite for the final champion? Everyone is very enthusiastic about this sports festival because of Takahashi's idea."

"Within the track and field club, the strongest 100-meter runner should be Imai from Class 2A, who won the silver medal at the national championships this year."

"You mean within the track and field department?"

"After all, everyone is very enthusiastic. Thinking about the possibility of a raise, I'm even considering becoming a class supervisor."

"The competition has started, wow, the one in the lead is Koizumi, a third-year student."

"Koizumi was in great form today. She used to be the ace of the track and field team..." Aoki-sensei changed her tune naturally, as if Koizumi had always been the one she favored.

Koizumi lived up to expectations, crossing the finish line first, and cheers erupted from the stands for Class 3A.

The sun was shining brightly, and the wind blowing across the stands was neither strong nor weak. The warm air and the lively atmosphere blended together, giving the feeling of a fine spring day.

In the shadows of the stands, Tachimi Yuki sipped his black tea, recalling the day in May of this year when he watched the National Archery Tournament with Uesugi Maya; the weather was just as nice as it was today.

She swallowed a sip of black tea, a peaceful smile playing on her lips: "It's a bit windy today."

Seeing Tachibana Yuki's expression, Uesugi Maya's caramel-colored eyes reflected wariness.

"There's no need to look at me like that, Yoru."

Tachimi Yuki put down her teacup, her pale fingertips tracing a strand of her short, golden hair. She tilted her head and met Uesugi Maya's gaze with a languid look.

"I'm in a good mood lately, so I won't bully you. Don't worry."

"You won't be laughing in a minute."

Maya Uesugi turned her gaze to the electronic screen, where Group A of 3rd year ranked first in points, followed by Group C of 3rd year, while Group A of 2nd year ranked only third.

With her arms crossed, she said in a schadenfreude tone, "I'm really looking forward to seeing how embarrassed you'll look when Shiraishi Junko invites your boyfriend on a date in front of everyone."

"It's alright, Cheng-kun wouldn't embarrass me."

Li Jianxing smiled without fading, her face showing no concern, her beautiful legs encased in white stockings crossed: "Compared to dating, I'm more troubled by Cheng-kun's boundless energy."

As she spoke, she raised her hand to cover her mouth, yawned softly, and continued with sleepy eyes, "I was finally able to go to bed early last night. I'm not used to having anyone pressing my hair down."

Uesugi Maya gritted her teeth and remained silent.

"Xiaoye, I know what you're thinking, and I haven't really stopped you all this time. And what's the result?"

Tachikami Yuki spoke slowly, her expression calm: "It's about time you gave up. You have no idea how to like someone."

When she touched a nerve, Uesugi Maya's face instantly turned cold.

This is a problem caused by her upbringing. Maya Uesugi has been trying to overcome it, but with little success. She even doubts whether what she has done so far has been meaningful.

A blizzard-like atmosphere swept in, and sensing the chill in the air, Ritsuki raised his left hand to examine it, a hint of arrogance in his eyes.

"Xiaoye, don't you think I'm missing a piece of jewelry?"

Seeing her confident demeanor, Uesugi Maya, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, didn't hesitate to extend her claws.

"Ha, I really don't know if you're living in your own world or in your own delusions."

She tapped her arm lightly with her fingers, and said with a cold laugh and a sarcastic tone, "He's a complete idealist. If I launch a night raid, I can get the same status as you tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Tachibana Yuki's expression instantly turned cold.

Makoto Takahashi has this kind of personality; he's easily moved to tears and finds it hard to sever ties. He even carefully keeps the custom-made guitar that was given to him.

Thinking of this, Tachibana Yuki narrowed her eyes, turned her head and looked at him with a murderous gaze, her usually sweet voice filled with an unsettling sense of danger:

"The Uesugi family won't care whether you live or die, right? Saya, I've always treated you like a little sister. In order not to hurt Makoto, you'd better be more sensible."

"Someone told me that in the war of love, any strategy is allowed."

Uesugi Maya smiled dismissively and said calmly, "Don't you know me well? Bearing the Uesugi surname, it's only natural that I'd stop at nothing. I guess I can only change that after I change my surname to 'Takahashi'."

The blatant provocation forced Tachibana Yuki to restrain himself from taking action in public.

She was genuinely angry; her tone was almost completely lost.

"You'd better stay away from Makoto... If anything happens that displeases me, even if it's the Uesugi family..."

“I once told Cheng that a dog that bites doesn’t bark. Ha, you’ve become weak.”

Maya Uesugi raised her delicate face, completely disregarding Yuki Tatsumi's warning: "Nothing can stop me, don't you know? Love is as great as death."

To borrow a famous quote from Janet Winterson, Maya Uesugi successfully broke through Yuki Tatsumi's defenses, which intensified the tension, and the Class 2A classmates, who had long since distanced themselves from the two of them, moved even further away.

As long as she doesn't get stressed because of the Uesugi family, Uesugi Maya can deal with anyone calmly. On the contrary, it was Tachimi Yuki who was recently obsessed with love, and she was able to exploit her weakness.

At that moment, Makoto Takahashi walked over.

Sensing the strong smell of gunpowder in the air, he sat down next to Tachibana Yuki, took her hand and placed it on his lap: "What are you talking about? I just saw Reiko, she seems to be participating in the 4x100m relay."

"Cheng-kun~ Xiaoye bullied me."

Tachibana Yuki immediately put on a wronged expression, her eyes welling up with tears as she pretended to cry: "What exactly is your relationship? Is it even better than a girlfriend relationship?"

"Did Aya bully you?" Takahashi Makoto asked instinctively.

"Heh." Uesugi Maya chuckled smugly.

"Makoto-kun!" Tachikami called out in a coquettish tone.

"Okay, how did she bully you?" Takahashi Makoto asked, feigning seriousness.

Speaking of the conflict between the two, Tachibana Yuki, who started the fight, was naturally in the wrong. She avoided the question and asked with a cute expression: