They all have hidden attributes!

Nekoya Hina instinctively tried to run away, but her back was pressed against the corridor wall, leaving her with nowhere to retreat. Only then did she resign herself to getting entangled with Takahashi Makoto.

"Ugh..." A muffled groan escaped her lips.

A dozen seconds later, Takahashi Makoto finally released her.

"Ha... Acheng, not here."

Nekoya Hina's face flushed, and she said in short, panting breaths, "Everyone's looking here, this isn't good."

"It's okay, right? They all know anyway, you'll get used to it."

Takahashi Makoto's eyes held a wicked smile as he made a move to kiss him again: "It tastes like a delicious sweet and sour flavor. Let me try it again."

Upon hearing this, Hina Nekoya's heart was instantly filled with panic and shyness.

So embarrassing.

I was just drinking a sports drink, and then someone tasted it in my mouth...

She placed one hand against Takahashi Makoto's chest and the other hand to cover his face, desperately trying to figure out what to do.

Makoto Takahashi watched Hina Nekoya with amusement. After a while, she looked up at him with a look of shame and indignation, then took two steps back and changed the subject:

"You'd usually be back in the classroom by now, right?"

"The badminton team assembled this morning. As the department head, I'm here to give a pep talk to the new recruits."

Seeing his smug smile, Nekoya Hina stubbornly raised her neck, but unfortunately, the blush on her face showed no signs of fading.

"A newcomer?" Makoto Takahashi asked, puzzled.

"The results of the entrance exam have been announced. Several female students who were very active in high school contacted us in advance to participate in the trial training."

Nekoya Hina opened the sports drink, took a sip, and, remembering the lingering sensation from earlier, wiped her mouth with her hand.

"Although it's a bit too early, I promised my seniors that I would lead everyone into the national competition, so I have to work twice as hard this year."

"After school, do you want me to help supervise training?" Takahashi Makoto was worried about not having anything "proper" to do.

"With Reiko and Hanaori here, there shouldn't be any problem. Does Makoto have time?" Nekoya Hina asked with a worried look.

"Lengzi can't get away from the band, and Hanaori is a bit unreliable."

Makoto Takahashi put his arm around her shoulder, pulled her close, and patted her gently twice to indicate, "It's better if I go. Given our relationship, there's no need to be polite."

Hina Nekoya became wary and looked at him suspiciously: "Given our relationship, you definitely don't have good intentions."

"How could that be?"

Makoto Takahashi vehemently denied it, putting on a clever act as she said, "I will definitely not fall for it this time. Don't even think about making me lose face with them again."

"Is that how you see me?"

"Isn't that so?"

"That's because you were going to give me chocolate."

"Anyway, there won't be a next time."

Hina Nekoya wore a "I've gotten smarter" expression, convinced she had seen through his sinister intentions, and her eyes even held a hint of smugness: "You're definitely trying to blackmail me."

Makoto Takahashi was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly asked, "Hina, have you been reading any 18+ manga lately?"

“No. Absolutely not.” Nekoya Hina answered righteously, which only made her seem more suspicious.

Oh well, I guess she won't be cute for long. Once she gets used to it, she'll go back to her old carefree attitude.

Thinking about it this way, I must cherish the present.

Just as Takahashi Makoto was about to continue teasing Nekoya Hina, he heard Chihaya's voice from behind him.

"Everyone, it's time to go back to the classroom for the morning meeting."

With the Valentine's Day crisis averted, Makoto Takahashi's hand slid from her shoulder to Hina Nekoya's waist, and he put his arm around her as they walked toward the back door of the classroom: "Let's go back."

"Let go." Nekoya Hina struggled slightly but couldn't break free, glaring at him with a mixture of shame and indignation.

Back in the classroom, Hanakawa Kaori took a nap in the morning, as she always does.

Makoto Takahashi released Haruna Nekoya, sat down in his seat, and took out his notebook to write lyrics and sheet music, intending to hand them over to Yuki Tachimi during his lunch break.

Now he no longer needs to plagiarize songs and can fully showcase his talent.

On the podium at the front of the classroom, Supervisor Chihaya, having finished the morning meeting, tearfully recounted her Valentine's Day experience, her tone filled with indescribable resentment.

"I went to Xiao Tie's class reunion on Valentine's Day."

"Why hold a class reunion on Valentine's Day? It's so inconsiderate and annoying."

"What's most infuriating is that some scheming woman has set her sights on Xiao Tie."

Kotetsu is probably Chihaya's childhood friend, the person who gave Hanakawa Kaori the necklace when she moved in as her deskmate. Takahashi Makoto recalled the plot while writing lyrics.

"She only remembered to touch her hair during the dinner party. She should have tied it up beforehand! She even deliberately pushed her hair to one side, with the back of her neck facing Xiao Tie. How awful!"

Supervisor Chihaya slammed her hands on the podium, her face full of anger: "I hate this kind of scheming woman the most!"

Supervisor Chihaya has a kind personality, and the girls in the class are all close to her. At this moment, they all speak out to condemn her and stand up for her.

Makoto Takahashi put down his pen, a look of reminiscence on his face.

Was A-Ye doing this on purpose last night?

Probably not.

"And another thing, the worst kind of woman is the one who caters to men!" Supervisor Chihaya continued. "When ordering drinks, she insists on asking Kotetsu what he's drinking, and then orders the same thing. It's so disgusting!"

Hearing this, Makoto Takahashi continued writing with peace of mind, knowing that Hakiyo was not a scheming bad cat.

Chapter 224 The band rehearsal was not ideal.

Makoto Takahashi spent the entire morning writing songs in the classroom.

Because they were so focused, the air around them seemed to say "Don't bother me," and the restless girls patiently waited until lunch break.

The last class in the morning is math.

The bell had just rung and the math teacher had just announced the end of get out of class when Makoto Takahashi closed his notebook, got up, and quickly left the classroom through the back door.

"Acheng, see you tomorrow."

Following behind him out of the classroom, Hina Nekoya, carrying a sports backpack, waved goodbye in the corridor: "I'm counting on you for the badminton club. The freshmen will gather during club activities."

"Don't worry." Takahashi Makoto nodded and walked through the corridor toward Class 1-A.

Hanakawa Kaori followed, her light, bouncy steps treading beside her.

"Brother, are you writing a new song?"

She raised her face and looked straight at me with expectant eyes: "What type? Maya-nee sent me a message, you know. I need to get ready to do a live show at Tokyo Dome. I've decided to start training with the badminton club from today."

Performing live at Tokyo Dome requires at least three consecutive hours of performance, which is a test of everyone's physical strength.

Especially the lead singer and bassist; the former has to sing all the time, while the latter has to because the bass is very heavy.

Makoto Takahashi patted Hanakawa Kaori's head and said hesitantly, "It's not a song for NiceFold, it's for Sachi's band. This time it's more of a healing song, so it might not suit you."

"Hey, it's not suitable for me?"

Hanakawa Kaori tilted her head, then slowly opened her eyes wide as if she had thought of something: "Brother, are we looking for a new lead singer?"

Her position was threatened, and a strong sense of crisis gradually emptied her bright purple eyes.

A heavy atmosphere dominated the corridor, a stark contrast to the relaxed and cheerful atmosphere in the classrooms during lunch break.

Makoto Takahashi glanced sideways at Class 1-A, and seeing that Maya Uesugi hadn't come out yet, he quickly turned to face Hanakawa Kaori and gently pulled her into his arms:

"This is a song for another band, and the lead singer is of course Ah Ye, good boy."

"What? Brother, you should have said so earlier."

Hanakawa Kaori's expression immediately changed, and a bright smile appeared on her youthful face: "You can't have any other younger sisters, okay? Sachi-nee reminded me last night."

"well."

Takahashi Makoto comforted her with a hint of helplessness in his voice. Hanakawa Kaori glanced at him and took the opportunity to kiss him on the cheek: "There are still people watching you, brother. If you ask me, they should probably give up by now."

"I don't plan to go back to the classroom this afternoon. Their excitement and anticipation will probably wear off by tomorrow."

Afternoon classes consist of art and self-study, but it doesn't really matter what kind of classes they are, because Takahashi Seiya often skips academic classes because he has to accompany the young lady during her afternoon nap.

"It seems that Maya-nee doesn't know yet that she's going to be the lead singer."

Hanakawa Kaori blinked, and said with some worry, "My brother made me the lead singer because Maya-nee couldn't sing, right?"

“I haven’t had a chance to tell her yet. Aya can overcome the problems that she couldn’t talk about before, but she needs a little help.” Takahashi Makoto’s tone was certain.

The two chatted intimately in the corridor until an unexpected gust of cold wind swept in, dispelling the atmosphere that dared not be disturbed.

"It is offensive to public morals."

The sound of black round-toed leather shoes tapping on the corridor floor stopped behind him. Takahashi Makoto, Kagawa Hanaori, straightened up, turned around, and met Uesugi Maya's eyes:

"It's all because I'm waiting for you. I feel like I've entered a wolf's den today, surrounded by eyes that are practically glowing green."

Seeing his innocent expression, Uesugi Maya flicked her long black hair and asked with a contemptuous sneer, "Are they wolves, or is there no meat you want to eat?"

“I’ve decided to switch to a vegetarian diet,” Makoto Takahashi said.

"Hey, what should I do then, brother?" Hanakawa Kaori raised her hand and asked.

"Never mind what I said," Takahashi Makoto changed his tune.

"dross."

Maya Uesugi swept her gaze around with an icy look, shooed away the girls who peeked out from the classroom, and walked briskly toward the stairs: "To the Light Music Club."

"I wrote a few new songs this morning. They're enough to make an album with the song I gave to Xing. Would you like to take a look?"

Seiichi Takahashi held Hanakawa Kaori's hand with one hand and raised his notebook with the other, walking side by side with her: "Sachi should have already gone to the club office. Speaking of which, everyone is here today except for Hina."

Makoto Takahashi's overly enthusiastic attitude toward the new band and album made Maya Uesugi keenly aware of his ill intentions, and she gave him a scrutinizing look.

Makoto Takahashi avoided her gaze and hummed a newly composed piece of music in a good mood.

"Have ill intentions?" Uesugi Maya asked bluntly.