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Makise opened his mouth as if to say something, but Nakai stopped him by raising his hand.

"I'm not reconciled, Makise."

Zhong Jing's voice lowered, becoming slightly hoarse: "I'm not willing to just withdraw from this stage of competition and slink away like a stray dog!"

"Then there's no need to follow that Kurosaki Ryuji, is there?!"

Takashi Makise's voice rose, filled with incomprehension and anger.

“I saw the possibility of reaching the top in Ryuji Kurosaki. Those guys at the main campus are as strong as monsters. Because I really couldn’t see any hope of defeating them, I finally chose to disband the faction with Noboru Kawanishi.”

Nakai's gaze suddenly sharpened as he stared directly at Makise Takashi.

Takashi Makise fell silent, unsure how to respond.

He should also be aware of the strength of the main campus.

There was absolutely no hope of winning against those guys.

"But Ryuji Kurosaki is different. Makise, I fought him three times, and I could clearly feel that Ryuji Kurosaki was getting stronger every time."

Seeing Makise's reaction, Nakai continued, his tone carrying a strange fervor.

"Just yesterday, I couldn't even last 10 seconds against him. His strength, speed, and reaction time were completely different from the second time. Without a doubt, he is evolving at an astonishing speed with every fight!"

"Moreover, I can no longer sense where his limit is. Facing him feels just like facing those guys from the main campus—unfathomable. If it were Kurosaki Ryuji, perhaps... no, definitely! He could definitely defeat those monsters entrenched at the top."

Zhongjing's voice trembled slightly, whether from pain or excitement, it was hard to tell.

"Makase! Come to my side! Keep helping me! Help Kurosaki Ryuji reach the top! Let's trample those guys from the main campus under our feet and stand together at the highest point of Suzuran!"

Nakai's voice was seductive as he grabbed Makise Takashi's arm, his eyes burning with desire.

Takashi Makise was stunned by Nakai's words.

He had never seen Zhongjing so highly regard someone, especially someone who had beaten him half to death just yesterday.

The almost obsessive belief in Nakai and his unwavering conviction about Kurosaki Ryuji's potential caused Makise to waver greatly.

The strength of the main campus is a fact, and Kurosaki Ryuji's terrifying power has been witnessed firsthand.

Could it be... that Nakai's choice is truly the only path to see the view from the "summit"?

He opened his mouth, his mind in turmoil.

Just at this time.

"Beep, beep! Beep, beep!"

A cheerful yet somewhat abrupt cell phone ringtone rang out from Makise Takashi's pocket, instantly breaking the heavy atmosphere around him.

Makise was taken aback and hurriedly pulled out his phone.

When he saw the caller ID on the screen, the struggle and seriousness on his face vanished instantly, replaced by an almost foolish ecstasy and disbelief.

"Huh?! It's...it's Mika-chan?!"

Takashi Makise's voice suddenly rose eight octaves, and his rugged face instantly filled with a silly grin. The heavy topics about the pinnacle of Suzuran and factional struggles seemed to have been wiped away with a single click, and he hurriedly answered the call.

"Hello? Mika-chan?! It's me! Makise! Eh?! Really?! You agreed to go on a date with me?! In an hour?! Okay, okay, no problem, absolutely no problem! I'll definitely be there on time, you choose the place, okay, okay! That's great, Mika-chan! See you in an hour!"

After hanging up the phone, Makise Takashi felt like he was floating on clouds, so excited that he danced around, his face beaming with pure happiness, completely forgetting that Nakai, who had just extended a significant invitation to him, was standing right next to him.

"Nakai-nii! Did you hear that?! Mika-chan! Mika-chan agreed to go on a date with me!! Hahaha!!"

Makise slapped Nakai's shoulder hard, almost making the injured Nakai stumble.

Looking at Makise Takashi in this state, Nakai's expression was extremely complicated, containing helplessness, understanding, and a hint of frustration at having his important conversation interrupted.

He rubbed his shoulder, which had been slapped, and sighed, "Makise, about what I just said..."

"Ah! That one!"

Makise seemed to snap out of his daze, recalling the conversation they had just had, but the excitement on his face hadn't faded. He scratched his head, his tone much more relaxed: "Following Kurosaki, right? I... I'll think about it carefully, really, Nakai-nii, let me think about it! Now..."

"Hehe...I need to think about what to wear on my date, it's the most important thing! I'm off!"

After saying that, Makise Takashi left like a gust of wind, with his signature silly grin and his mind full of anticipation for the date, leaving Nakai standing there alone.

Nakai stared in the direction where Makise Takashi had disappeared, shook his head helplessly, and a bitter yet understanding smile appeared on his lips beneath the gauze.

The wind continued to blow, stirring up the dust on the ground.

..........

Meanwhile, in a corner of the lily of the valley.

Yuji Tokaji pushed up his sunglasses, his gaze behind the lenses calm and sharp. He found Shun Izaki, who was leaning against the wall smoking.

Shun Izaki exhaled a smoke ring, looking at him indifferently, seemingly unsurprised by his arrival.

"Tokaji?"

Shun Izaki's voice was flat.

Yuji Tokaji didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point: "Izaki, I'm going with Ryuji Kurosaki."

Shun Izaki paused slightly as he smoked, his eyes flickering behind the smoke before returning to calm: "Oh? That's all it took to make you decide?"

He clearly already knew about what happened yesterday.

"That only hastened the decision."

Yuji Tokaji's voice was calm, with a sense of analyzing the pros and cons: "You should be very clear about what Ryuji Kurosaki's strength means, Izaki. What happened yesterday was just another proof of his power."

He stepped forward, his glasses reflecting a faint light, his tone carrying a strong persuasive force: "The Suzuran branch school needs someone like this, or rather, those of us who want to reach the top and don't want to be trampled underfoot by the main campus need such a powerful leader. The appearance of Kurosaki Ryuji is the only chance!"

Yuji Tokaji's gaze was fixed on Shun Izaki: "Only by following him and rallying around him can we have even the slightest chance of reaching the top. Izaki, you are a smart person. You understand the importance of power better than anyone else, and you are also clearer about the crucial importance of choosing sides and timing in this school."

“Ryuji Kurosaki is the biggest ‘momentum’ right now. Joining him is not about submitting, but about investing in the future.”

Listening to what Yuuji Tokaji said.

Shun Izaki silently smoked his cigarette, the smoke obscuring his true emotions.

He did not show strong emotional fluctuations like Makise, nor was he as fanatical as Nakai.

He listened quietly to Tokaji's analysis, as if he were weighing a complex game of chess.

After a long while, he slowly stubbed out his cigarette on the wall next to him.

"Ryuji Kurosaki..."

Shun Izaki murmured the name, his tone unreadable, "Your analysis makes sense, Tokaji."

He raised his head, his eyes, which always held a hint of aloofness and calculation, looking at Yuuji Tokaji: "However, the road to the top is not so simple. I know very well that Ryuji Kurosaki is strong enough. After all, this is not the first time I have been defeated by him. But how far can he go? Can he withstand the pressure from the main school? Is he worth the investment... These are all unknowns."

"And as you know, I'm the kind of person who trusts myself more than others."

Listening to Shun Izaki's words, Yuuji Tokaji did not urge him, knowing that Shun Izaki needed time to think.

"I will think about it."

Shun Izaki ultimately gave a similar answer to Takashi Makise, but in a completely different tone.

Makise's "consideration" carries the perfunctory attitude of being blinded by love, while Izaki Shun's "consideration" is full of prudence and calculation.

Yuji Tokaji nodded, not surprised by the answer.

I hope you can make the wisest choice.

Yuji Tokaji adjusted his sunglasses and turned to leave.

As Shun watched Yuuji Tokaji's departing figure, he took out another cigarette and lit it.

The smoke rose again, blurring his thoughtful, scarred face.

Chapter 185 Makise's Date

The "Crow's Nest" coffee shop is shrouded in smoke.

The bitter taste of coffee mixed with cigarette smoke filled the not-so-spacious "Crow's Nest" coffee shop.

Ryuji Kurosaki, Go Mikami, Gakko Mikami, and Chuta Tamura occupied the innermost booth in the corner, and the ashtray was already piled high with cigarette butts.

"I don't know what Shun Izaki is thinking."

Mikami Go exhaled a puff of smoke and scratched his signature blond hair in frustration.

Sansho took a big gulp of ice water and added, "And that Makise guy is a tough nut to crack; he won't submit so easily either."

Tadashi Tamura added, "Kurosaki's strength is undeniable, but he probably can't make those two guys bow down just by his strength alone."

Ryuji Kurosaki leaned back in his armchair, a cigarette between his long, slender fingers, the smoke swirling around his cold, handsome face.

He listened to his companion's analysis with a deep look in his eyes, offering no opinion, only occasionally taking a puff of his cigarette, as if deep in thought.

Just then, the coffee shop door was pushed open, and Nakai and Yuji Tokaji walked in.

The two walked straight to the corner booth.

"How about it?"

Mikami asked impatiently.

Zhongjing still had injuries on his face, but he seemed to have recovered some of his spirits. He pulled out a chair and sat down.

Yuji Tokaji pushed his sunglasses up over his head and sat down next to him.

"Shun Izaki said he needs time to consider it."

Yuji Tokaji spoke calmly, looking at Ryuji Kurosaki.

Nakai interjected, his voice still somewhat muffled: "Makise... also said she'd consider it. 300."

The Mikami brothers and Tadata Tamura simultaneously let out undisguised sneers.

"really!"

San Shang rolled his eyes.

"The situation is pretty much as I guessed; getting them to submit is not an easy task."

Tadashi Tamura nodded in agreement.

Ryuji Kurosaki simply gave a faint "hmm," showing no surprise at the outcome.

Just as Yuuji Toji was about to continue talking about Shun Izaki's details, Gou Mikami, who was sitting by the window, suddenly exclaimed "Huh!" His eyes widened as if he had seen something incredible, and he pointed out the window: "Hey! Look! That guy... looks like Makise?!"

Everyone's attention was instantly drawn to it.

Across the street, on the sidewalk, a very conspicuous figure stood somewhat uneasy.

It's definitely Takashi Makise.

But at this moment, his appearance can only be described as "shocking"!

His signature lily-of-the-valley black uniform was gone, replaced by a pure white suit.

The tailoring was poor, the fabric was cheap, and it was blindingly white in the sunlight. It also looked very ill-fitting, as if it had been found or borrowed from somewhere and was so tight that it looked like it might burst at any moment.

What's even more outrageous is that he was wearing a plain white, outdated top hat at a crooked angle!

This outfit makes it seem less like a date and more like attending some farcical party, or like an extra who escaped from some lousy comedy film set.

"puff!!!"

Tadashi Tamura sprayed the mouthful of water he had just drunk all over the table, choking and coughing (bdcd).

"I rely on!"

When San Shangxue arrived, his mouth was agape, and his jaw almost dropped.

"Is this...is this some kind of new performance art?"

Even the usually composed Yuji Tokaji couldn't help but widen his eyes, which were filled with shock and confusion.

Mikami Gou even cursed out loud: "Damn! Is he crazy?! Dressed like that? Who does he think he is? A prince charming?!"

Even Ryuji Kurosaki's lips twitched almost imperceptibly, and a rare, absurd emotion flashed across his eyes.

Nakai covered his face, looking utterly disgusted, and muttered, "Going on a date with a girl dressed like this? What was this guy thinking?"

"A...a date?!"

Tadashi Tamura wiped his mouth, his voice trembling: "Wearing this... on a date?! What kind of woman has such unique taste?! Is she a prehistoric monster enthusiast?!"