They all have hidden attributes!

Makoto Takahashi glanced at the paper bag, which contained a pastel box decorated with a chocolate-colored ribbon: "Ando-kun, I only intend to accept 100% obligatory chocolates."

Having obtained important information, the girls around them quickly took notes.

"Are you out of your mind?"

Just then, a cool and pleasant voice drifted down from above the stairs. Before the rejected Ando could even feel sad, he shivered from the rapidly dropping temperature.

"We already have enough chocolate at home."

With her arms crossed over her chest, Maya Uesugi descended the steps in a blizzard-like atmosphere, her long, imposing black hair radiating a powerful sense of oppression.

The "clack-clack" of leather shoes on the stairs resonated in the hearts of everyone present.

"If you dare to bring a piece of chocolate home on Valentine's Day, you might as well go sleep with the pests in the trash can."

She raised her squinty eyes, gave Takahashi Makoto a fierce warning, and then, ignoring the cold atmosphere, walked straight out of the teaching building.

As expected of you, Hagiwara.

Takahashi Makoto feigned helplessness, sighed heavily, and looked like he couldn't do anything about her: "You heard that, Ando-kun? I'm currently pursuing Yoru, so please don't make things difficult for me, okay?"

"Yes, I'm very sorry!"

After Ando ran away, her friends chased after her to comfort her, while the other girls around her looked on in despair.

[Hell Girl] single-handedly cooled down all the restlessness that permeated the academy.

"That's great, brother."

Hanakawa Kaori looked up at him, smiling happily, and said, "That way we don't have to worry about giving a return gift, which will save us a lot of money."

"Should I still deliver it?" Haruna Nekoya asked, pointing to herself.

Makoto Takahashi cast a speechless glance at her, a look that was tinged with sympathy and pity.

A few seconds later, Hina Nekoya angrily slapped his hand away: "I know! I'll bring it. It's just chocolate, don't look at me like that!"

"Yin Cai, we don't have a kitchen at home," Hanakawa Kaori kindly reminded her.

"I'll figure something out! Wait for my news."

Haruna Nekoya shouted loudly, ran to her shoe cabinet, quickly changed into her sneakers, grabbed her sports backpack, and ran away.

Her chestnut-brown ponytail swayed gently, exuding youthful energy.

Watching her jump down the steps of the teaching building and run away in the sunlight, Hanakawa Kaori let out a mature sigh: "Hina-nee is useless and dead."

After entering February, Hina Nekoya never brought Makoto Takahashi home once. Instead, she would invite Makoto to her house to play, and Hina Nekoya would act coy and hesitant.

"It's quite cute this way too."

Makoto Takahashi opened the shoe cabinet and changed into outdoor shoes: "I'm going to the student council."

"I'll go to the club office to find Chun Ke-nee. I can only mooch meals from her place lately. Maya-nee is so mean." Hanakawa Kaori said with a hint of melancholy.

Her birthday is after school starts in April, and she can only watch helplessly as Nekoya Hina does nothing, which makes her extremely anxious, and she has no way to deal with Uesugi Maya.

"Oh, right, brother."

Reaching the stairs, Hanakawa Kaori suddenly exclaimed "Ah!" as if remembering something important, and turned back to wave her phone at Takahashi Makoto.

"I'll send you an important message later, remember to check it."

"Okay, see you on Sunday." Makoto Takahashi waved goodbye to her.

This afternoon, he doesn't plan to go back to the classroom. He's going to Roppongi tomorrow, and he'll only have time to go see Nekoya Hina after spending Valentine's Day with the young lady on Sunday.

Anyway, she has to train as usual during the day, so it's more appropriate for her to go on a date in Shinjuku at night.

Before that, I need to be honest with Tachibana Yuki, I have been hiding it for almost half a month, and I need to get permission as soon as possible.

In Takahashi Makoto's mind, obtaining the young lady's permission was definitely a higher priority than this month's [performance evaluation].

Walking through the courtyard towards the student council, the trees on both sides were sprouting new buds. When I went out in the morning, the weather forecast said that it was already early spring in the Kansai region.

As I stepped into the building where the student council was located, my phone started buzzing in my pocket.

As Makoto Takahashi went upstairs, he took out his phone and saw a screenshot of a news article sent by Hanakawa Kaori.

[The Yomiuri Literature Prize has been announced, and newcomer author Maya has risen to fame with her book "My Soul Is Silent"!]

News reports contain very little information about this up-and-coming female author, only stating that she is from Tokyo and that her works sell 100,000 copies annually, which is quite remarkable considering the recent surge of new female authors in Japan.

I wonder how her new book is coming along. Anyway, let's have a little celebration tonight.

Thinking to himself, Makoto Takahashi put away his phone, glanced at the heavy wooden door to the student council president's office at the end of the corridor, and turned into the lounge.

On a midday when there was no band practice, the lounge was quiet, and the sunlight streamed in through the windows, making it very bright.

Upon seeing the beautiful legs encased in white stockings, Makoto Takahashi quietly closed the door and walked towards the desk a short distance away.

Yuki Tachibana was lying on her side on the bed in the lounge, trying to recharge through sleep, probably because she hadn't been to the classroom since morning.

Her meticulously styled golden hair reached her shoulders, making her pure and innocent face look exceptionally adorable.

Her legs and breasts, draped over her shoulders, were round and alluring, their fullness somewhat disproportionate to her slender figure, as if her whole body exuded a subtle, sweet aura.

The surrounding beauty made him sleepy, so Makoto Takahashi didn't disturb her rest. He sat down at the table, took out his tools, and began to hand-carve the sapphire he had taken from the brooch.

The slight scraping sound of a hard object, along with the soft, long breaths, subtly stitched together the silence.

Thoughts wandered, and upon careful consideration, it became clear that the young lady had indeed been working very hard lately.

To keep Uesugi Maya away, Tatsumi Yuki would sleep in Takahashi Makoto's room every night, even going so far as to send him to Roppongi rather than give Uesugi Maya a chance to be alone.

The result is sleep deprivation, and the only option is to catch up on sleep during the day.

It seems she intends to continue doing this until Uesugi Maya gives up. Takahashi Makoto is cooperating with Tachimi Yuki for the time being, only occasionally sneaking in some intimate moments with Uesugi Maya.

This situation is obviously not a solution, but Uesugi Maya's personality makes it impossible for her to give in easily.

As the sunlight streaming through the window gradually slanted, and as the shadows on the floor spread across the table, a sweet yet slightly husky voice came from behind.

"Cheng Jun".

Would you like some water?

Makoto Takahashi put down his tools, stood up, and turned to face Yuki Tachimi: "I'll go get some black tea."

"Okay, what time is it now?"

Tachikami Yuki sat up in bed, put her legs down, tidied her hair with her right hand, and adjusted her school uniform with her left.

"The second period of the afternoon has just begun." Takahashi Makoto walked out of the lounge and went to the student council president's office to make black tea.

When he returned, Tachibana Yuki sat properly on the edge of the bed, knees together, examining the ring on her left hand in the sunlight, a natural and sweet smile on her lips.

The bright and tranquil scene perfectly suited Makoto Takahashi's taste.

"I've already decided where to go on a date for Valentine's Day."

He placed the black tea on the bedside table, pulled up a chair, and sat opposite Tachibana Yuki, gazing at her face with gentle eyes: "If the weather is nice, I'll find a place where spring is in full bloom to paint your portrait."

“Okay, what if it rains?” Tachimi Yuki smiled, picked up the black tea, and gently blew on it to cool it down.

Makoto Takahashi mentally selected parks in Tokyo and replied nonchalantly, "No, spring will arrive early for you throughout Tokyo."

Immediately upgrade [Weather Manipulation] to [Lv.Max]

"You're good at saying nice things. Tell me, what wrong things have you done?" Tachibana Yuki swallowed a mouthful of black tea to moisten her throat and asked in a light, lingering tone.

"There is indeed something I need to discuss with you, regarding Hanaori."

Makoto Takahashi inhaled the aroma of black tea spreading in the air, tentatively probing Yuki Tachimi's attitude: "I've always wanted a younger sister. You said before that as long as she's strong enough to leave you speechless, so—"

If all he needed was strength, he could come up with at least 100 things that would leave Tachibana Yuki speechless, but that's not how he treats his lover.

Yuki took a sip of black tea, put down the teacup, and looked over with a helpless gaze in her deep blue eyes: "Hanaori, forget it, just this once."

Without the slightest hesitation, the ease with which Takahashi Makoto granted permission solidified his decision.

"Actually, what I was trying to say was, wouldn't it be better to cancel this agreement?"

He gave a smug smile, then cleared his throat in a serious tone: "I've been feeling like this isn't right lately, though I can't quite put my finger on why."

“Sure, but what about the cat house?” Tachimi Yuki calmly put down his teacup.

She knew everything, but felt that Makoto Takahashi might not be ready to convince her yet, so she was willing to give him time and pretend to be unaware for the time being.

If the agreement is canceled, Hina Nekoya will not only be in an awkward situation, but it may also create a rift between the two.

I'll tell you on Valentine's Day.

Seeing the confidence written all over Takahashi Makoto's face, Rikka Yuki nodded slowly, seemingly lost in thought.

"Hmm~ Of course I'm willing to believe Cheng-kun, but you have to promise not to be kidnapped by Xiaoye."

“Of course not, you are all equally important to me.” Takahashi Makoto stepped forward and reached out his hands to hug her soft body tightly.

Driven by his emotions, he lowered his head and kissed Tachibana Yuki's sweet pink lips.

Although Valentine's Day is approaching, there's not much of a festive atmosphere at home.

Tonight it was Maya Uesugi's turn to cook dinner. When Makoto Takahashi walked into the kitchen, she was standing in front of the counter, washing fresh vegetables.

Under the cool white fluorescent light, a white apron outlined her beautiful figure, and her long black hair was tied in a low ponytail, giving her the air of a virtuous wife and loving mother.

Before Takahashi Makoto could congratulate her, Uesugi Maya spoke first in a lukewarm tone:

What kind of chocolate do you want for Valentine's Day?

Asking directly is very much in her style. After a moment's thought, Makoto Takahashi replied, "Don't be too sweet."

"What about the bitterness?" Uesugi Maya asked while draining the water.

"It's similar to your coffee, I can probably accept it."

Makoto Takahashi opened the refrigerator, took out butter and whipped cream, and planned to make cream puffs tonight: "The Yomiuri Literature Prize has been announced."

"I know."

Maya Uesugi placed the zucchini on the cutting board, picked up a kitchen knife, and said in a flat tone, "There's also the Kawabata Yasunari Literary Prize in April. The winner has been confirmed, but it hasn't been announced yet. There are Awaki strawberries in the refrigerator."

"Want some strawberry cream puffs?"

"I'd like to give it a try."

“Okay.” Makoto Takahashi took strawberries out of the refrigerator and sliced ​​them thinly.