They all have hidden attributes!

I want to be like him, to dedicate myself to something with passion.

With these feelings in mind, Nekoya Hina began to secretly watch him shoot arrows every night. Because she was afraid he would find out, she could only stand far away and watch intently.

Until a sudden rainstorm, Nekoya Hina saw that there was only one umbrella left at the public umbrella rental station.

She patted her skirt, tied her college uniform jacket around her waist, took her umbrella, and tried to appear calm as she waited in front of the teaching building.

If it had a tail like a puppy, it must have been wagging happily all the time, right?

After we got to know each other, we would go to the tram station together after school every time, and our feelings for each other would deepen a little.

When he goes to the convenience store, he has already decided what he wants to buy, but he always hesitates and thinks it over and over again.

I don't know when, but I fell into a fateful love affair.

......

Upon opening her eyes and realizing where she was sleeping, Hina Nekoya immediately pursed her lips and pulled the blanket over half her head.

A gentle breeze blew out from the air conditioner, and the silky smooth feel of the blanket was very comfortable.

Makoto Takahashi was holding her, his breathing steady.

While calming her heart, which was pounding wildly as soon as she woke up, Nekoya Hina glanced up and stole a look at Takahashi Makoto's sleeping face.

The sky outside the floor-to-ceiling windows was already completely dark, and the neon lights stacked together shone brightly.

Hina Nekoya wanted to lift the covers to take a look at her own body, but she couldn't tear her eyes away from his sleeping expression, and she couldn't figure out how to get along with him in the future.

Should we sneak home?

Hina Nekoya immediately dismissed the idea; she was already aware of how barren her past life had been.

"What should I do now..." she said, burying her face in Makoto Takahashi's chest in distress.

Without his clothes obstructing the view, it became clear that his body was much stronger than I had imagined.

Touching the skin's surface, you can feel the distinct, firm, and strong muscle lines, and the unique charm it exudes makes your heart tremble and feel somewhat tired.

Recalling the even more intense contact than described in the message, and the sharp expression on his face, Hina Nekoya inexplicably began to feel feverish.

I guess I should just run away.

Just as he was about to break free, Takahashi Makoto suddenly opened his eyes: "If you go back now, Hanaori will laugh at you."

"So... are you going home?" Nekoya Hina gave an awkward smile.

"Yin Cai, you asked for this."

"what?"

The next morning, after waking up, Nekoya Hina called her hometown and subtly explained Takahashi Makoto's problem and some of her own thoughts.

The cat house parents remained silent for a long time before finally advising her to think it over carefully.

Makoto Takahashi decided that once Haruna Nekoya was ready, the two of them would go to Hokkaido again to explain in person.

After getting up, the two of them went to the arcade, bookstore, and played billiards as usual. They spent their time in Shinjuku. Watching movies wasn't for them, so they decided to go out for a beef bowl instead.

In the afternoon, they went to a love hotel together. At sunset, Makoto Takahashi took Hina Nekoya back to her apartment, and the date ended there.

Monday, June 1th.

When Makoto Takahashi entered the classroom, Hanakawa Kaori, as usual, was taking a nap on her desk, while Nekoya Hina was chatting happily with two other girls.

The bright sunlight of a winter morning slanted in, falling on the chestnut-brown ponytail and casting a warm glow.

Good morning, Acheng.

As he pulled out a chair and sat down, Hina Nekoya, as usual, came over to greet him and leaned against the edge of the desk as if it were second nature.

"morning."

Makoto Takahashi nodded and asked in a calm tone, "Have you decided on a date to go home?"

“I don’t have time during spring break. I want to work hard to get into Group A first. If I don’t ask for leave from the academy, how about Golden Week?” Nekoya Hina’s tone was natural, and there was no fear in her eyes.

No matter how difficult the situation, the two of them would face it together, so she had nothing to fear about opposition, lack of blessings, or failure in any other sense.

"Isn't it too late?" Makoto Takahashi took a book out of his desk drawer.

"I'd like to explain the progress step by step, since I didn't explain it clearly yesterday." Nekoya Hina laughed heartily.

The most comfortable way to get along is when you're familiar with each other, and neither of you will feel awkward. But newly-in-love couples won't have any reservations about the college or the classroom.

Hina Nekoya glanced nervously around, making sure no one was watching, then mysteriously covered her face with her hand, leaned close to Makoto Takahashi's ear, and whispered:

"Have you talked to senior Lijian about this?"

"I guessed it. I plan to wait until Valentine's Day to talk about it. She's been busy bullying Aya lately, so she won't bother with it," Takahashi Makoto said.

My girlfriend is an angel; she's not only gentle but also incredibly forgiving.

"Will I be bullied too?" Hina Nekoya asked anxiously.

"No, you're not like Aya, there's nothing to be wary of." Seeing her breathe a sigh of relief and relax, Takahashi Makoto beckoned to her with his finger.

Catya Hina leaned in unsuspectingly, and Takahashi Makoto kissed her cheek without saying a word.

The once noisy classroom suddenly fell silent. Nekoya Hina raised her hand to cover her cheek, her eyes wide open, and white steam billowed from her head like a steam engine.

In the midst of an incurable silence, Supervisor Chihaya entered the classroom earlier than usual.

"Everyone is so quiet today, please go back to your seats."

Everyone returned to their seats, except for Nekoya Hina, who remained standing there, stunned.

"Students on duty, go to the resource room and get the survey form for arts and sciences specialization. Today's submission is the final result, so please make sure you fill it out correctly."

Receiving no response, Supervisor Chihaya looked down and flipped through the duty roster: "Who's on duty today? Nekoya-kun."

When she heard the supervisor call her name, Nekoya Hina snapped out of her daze.

“I’m going with A-Cheng!” She grabbed Takahashi Makoto’s wrist and pulled him out of the classroom through the back door.

The morning meeting was neither too long nor too short, enough for the two of them to discuss their choice of arts or sciences in the empty archives, and perhaps even kiss.

Chapter 215 Prelude to Valentine's Day

As February arrived and temperatures gradually rose, the atmosphere in the college became increasingly tense.

Friday, October 12th.

The last class of the morning was math, and as soon as the bell rang, the air in the classroom immediately became noisy.

"Brother, everyone is so restless."

Hanakawa Kaori walked up to Takahashi Makoto and leisurely observed the girls in the classroom who couldn't calm down.

A group of athletic girls who were chatting by the podium looked over, their faces showing unease.

“Yes,” Makoto Takahashi replied nonchalantly.

"Luckily, Valentine's Day is on the weekend, otherwise things would have gotten out of control, right?"

Hanakawa Kaori leaned closer, revealing a mischievous smile, and whispered, "Brother, you have to be careful. Last night, some girls were discussing what to put in chocolate to make the spell more effective."

“I won’t eat it.” Makoto Takahashi got up from his seat and saw Haruna Nekoya preparing to leave school. He walked over and put his arm around Haruna’s shoulder.

His arm wrapped around Hina Nekoya's back, and the placement of his fingers was somewhat subtle.

Hina Nekoya's face flushed instantly, and she nudged him with her elbow as if she wasn't used to it: "Makoto, you better behave yourself at the academy."

Since their pool date, the two haven't gone on any more dates alone. Occasionally, they act closer than before at the academy, but Nekoya Hina isn't used to the new sense of distance.

It's like there's a bug; even though we used to have a lot of intense physical contact, I feel incredibly shy now.

"I have no choice. Judging from the atmosphere, I'd be in danger if we didn't go together."

Makoto Takahashi gestured with his eyes, and Hina Nekoya looked in the direction of his gaze. Girls kept coming into the corridor outside the classroom.

"Everyone is very proactive. Even though we don't usually interact much, Valentine's Day is such a magical day."

Hanakawa Kaori walked on the other side of Takahashi Makoto, her steps light and indifferent: "You've worked hard, brother~"

Looking at the surging crowd in the corridor, Hina Nekoya had no choice but to accept the ambiguous contact in public within the academy, while warning Makoto Takahashi: "Don't you dare to ambush me."

"Don't worry, Haruna."

Makoto Takahashi chuckled amusedly, then scooped her up in his arms and led her out of the classroom: "What are your plans for Valentine's Day? Want to go on a date?"

"No, training will continue as usual."

Hina Nekoya awkwardly avoided the stares of those around her, looking down at the corridor floor, her eyes filled with guilt: "Listen to me, Makoto, I didn't mean to spoil the fun, but—"

"It's okay, Hina. The A-team selections are starting next month, right?"

Makoto Takahashi patted her on the shoulder, his tone still light and cheerful: "I will support you as always."

“Me too.” Hanakawa Kaori raised her hand high.

Hina Nekoya raised her face, meeting Makoto Takahashi's gentle gaze, then quickly turned her face away, muttering softly, "I understand."

"Hey, Hina-nee is so inexperienced."

Hanakawa Kaori leaned forward, her gaze passing over Takahashi Makoto to observe the expression on Nekoya Hina's face in his arms: "Recently, she's been acting so spoiled that the whole apartment is filled with pink bubbles."

Makoto Takahashi raised his hand and gently tapped Hanakawa Kaori on the head.

"It hurts!" She exaggeratedly made a crying face and gave him a dissatisfied look.

As they went downstairs to the shoe cabinet, someone still managed to break through the intimate atmosphere between the three and called out to Takahashi Makoto.

"Takahashi-kun."

Makoto Takahashi stopped and turned to look in the direction of the sound, only to find his classmate standing awkwardly at the bottom of the stairs.

Although they didn't talk much, he still recognized the other person as Ando from the tennis club.

There were many eager gazes around them. Normally, people might say things like, "Ando-san really doesn't know how to read the room," but today the girls were very tolerant, just so they could follow the trend.

"Sorry for calling you out of the blue."

Ando noticed the displeasure emanating from Hanakawa Kaori and Nekoya Hina, and a bitter undertone crept into his usual smile: "Because Sunday is Valentine's Day."

“…I’d like to give this to you.” She bent down and handed over the paper bag she was carrying with both hands.