Tohka stood with her hands on her hips, her purple eyes fixed on him, and said with certainty, "That's right, he said he wanted to go on a date or something."

"You...you still remember...?"

Shido felt a chill run down his spine, and cold sweat instantly broke out. He subconsciously glanced at Senin and Hiroto beside him.

Chiin looked at him with a subtle "Oh ho~?" expression.

Hiroto, on the other hand, looked shocked and gossipy, as if to say, "Shido, when did you meet such a cute girl?!"

"Huh? What? Are you kidding me?"

Tohka frowned, and the air around her seemed to grow heavier.

"No, that's not it..." Shido hurriedly waved his hand, his brain racing as he tried to think of an explanation.

"Hmph, never mind." Tohka readily gave up on asking further questions, but her next words almost made Shido jump up.

"Shido, the important thing is to hurry up and go on a date! Date, date, date, date!"

She repeated the word as if chanting a spell, her face beaming with pure anticipation and excitement.

Shido screamed inwardly.

He turned his head sharply and, sure enough, met the wide-eyed stares of Senin and Tonomachi Hiroto. Their eyes were filled with shock, inquiry, and a strange glint of "You're something else, kid."

"Um... Chiin! Hiroto! That's all for today! I suddenly remembered I have something very important and urgent to do! I'm leaving now!"

Shido explained incoherently, no longer caring about shopping. He grabbed Tohka's wrist, the touch cool and soft, and almost fled at Tohka's question, "Eh? Where are we going?" He dragged her away and disappeared quickly around the corner of the street.

As Shido dragged her along, Tohka was initially taken aback, but then, feeling the force on her wrist and the boy's rapid breathing, a hint of confusion flashed in her purple eyes. But more than that, she felt a strange and indescribable emotion.

She looked at Shido's anxious profile, but instead of breaking free, she ran after him.

Only Senin and Tonomachi Hiroto remained, like two petrified statues.

A gentle breeze blew by, stirring up a few fallen leaves.

The two of them slowly and in perfect unison turned their heads toward each other.

Chiin (expressionless): "Ah, is that it?"

Hiroto Tonomachi (also expressionless): "Yeah, it's definitely that one. If it's not that one, then it's that one."

The two looked at each other, and then there was a brief silence.

The next second, their expressions twisted violently! A fierce "rage" ignited in their eyes! The background seemed to instantly transform into the exaggerated, fiery atmosphere of a film set next door, where people were drinking oolong tea!

"Damn it—!!!" Chiin was the first to erupt, crushing the can of Pepsi he was drinking from. (Coca-Cola? I wouldn't even flush it down the toilet!)

"Shido, that traitor! He actually hid from the brothers and started hooking up with such a cute girl! She was even wearing a formal dress! Was she cosplaying?! It makes us even more envious, you bastard!"

"Unforgivable! This is a blatant betrayal of the singles alliance!"

Hiroto Tonomachi was also filled with righteous indignation, clenching his fists.

"We agreed to be happy singles together, but he secretly got a girlfriend! And it was so rushed! He was just trying to brush us off!"

Qianyuan's eyes were fierce, but a mischievous smile played on his lips: "It needs purification! This betrayal must be purified with flames!"

Hiroto Tonomachi nodded vigorously in agreement: "That's right! Let him treat us! Let's eat him out of house and home! It has to be the most luxurious limited-edition meal!"

The two exchanged a glance and reached a consensus, their bodies seemingly radiating a dark aura of resentment.

"Follow them! Let's see where Shido is taking this girl on his 'date'!"

Thus, a stalking operation, ostensibly for "purifying betrayal" but actually driven by "curiosity and mischief," officially began.

Shido, who is completely unaware of this, is facing his first and perhaps most chaotic "date" with a spirit.

Chapter 142 "Purifying Betrayal" - The Great Pursuit!

As Shido disappeared into the crowd, holding the hand of the girl in the gorgeous dress, Senin and Tonomachi exchanged a glance, their eyes burning with the rage of "single aristocrats"!

"Boss! I need to leave my things here!"

Chiin called out to the owner of their usual small shop, and without waiting for a response, the two of them tacitly threw down the bags of groceries they had just bought at the shop entrance and rushed out like wild dogs.

The moment she rushed out of the store, Chiin swiftly grabbed two brooms leaning against the wall and threw one to Hiroto.

The two men wielding "long-handled weapons" instantly raised their aura to another level!

"Tessho—!!! Shido, you bastard!"

Chiin brandished his broom, his expression ferocious like a demon from hell, veins bulging on his forehead, as he roared in the direction Shido had disappeared.

"He actually hooked up with such a gorgeous girl behind our backs! And she was even wearing a formal dress! Where is justice?!"

Hiroto Tonomachi also had a "fierce" look, accompanied by a roar:

"Exactly! Treat us! You absolutely must treat us! Use all the dishes you've treasured to atone for your sins! This is the most shameful betrayal of our sacred Singles Alliance! Unforgivable!"

The two roared "Traitor!" "Purify!" and "Flame!" while brandishing brooms, darting left and right through the crowd in the shopping street like two human whirlwinds, drawing stares and prompting passersby to give them a wide berth.

That distorted facial expression was exactly like a tea-drinking maniac who had stepped out of the set of the boys' high school next door, full of exaggerated comedy and the quirky and subtle friendship unique to high school boys.

Shido, who was desperately running away with Tohka in front of him, turned around and saw this horrifying scene, and was so frightened that he was scared out of his wits.

"What's wrong with you guys today?! Why are you all so persistent?!"

Shido's voice was choked with sobs. He couldn't understand how his good brother, with whom he usually joked around, could turn into such a terrifying pursuer for some inexplicable reason.

This level of dedication is even stronger than the AST's pursuit of the elves!

In stark contrast to Shido's panic, Tohka was being dragged along by him.

She was a little confused at first, but soon, the feeling of being chased, combined with the colorful, panicked and helpless expression on Shido's face, made her feel extremely novel and... interesting.

"Ha ha……"

Tohka couldn't help but chuckle softly, her purple eyes curving into crescents.

She didn't sense any real malice or murderous intent from the two menacing, shouting figures behind her.

On the contrary, their exaggerated, theatrical "anger," and Shido's violent reaction to it, seemed to her like a vibrant "game" she had never experienced before.

The feel of the wind, the speed of running, the tightly clenched wrists, and the noisy "chase" behind me.

...All of this brought her a simple joy.

She even adjusted her pace slightly to match Shido's speed, making the "escape" smoother, and her smile grew brighter.

"Shido! Run faster! They're catching up!"

Tohka even urged him on with a hint of excitement, completely treating this as an exciting entertainment activity.

Shidao: "..."

Which side are you on anyway?! And why do you seem to be enjoying this?!

Thus, a bizarre scene unfolded on the shopping street: a blue-haired boy was "escaping" ahead, dragging a purple-haired girl in a gorgeous dress along, their faces filled with utter despair.

Two boys with brooms in hand and ferocious faces, like demons, were hot on their heels, shouting "betrayal" and "purification."

The girl being pulled along was smiling happily, as if she were playing some fun game.

This chaotic yet vibrant daily (?) episode sets the stage for Shido and Tohka's first "date" in an absolutely impressive way.

Meanwhile, Fraxinus will likely be in a flurry of activity again soon due to the sudden appearance of his pursuers and Tohka's silent presence.

Chapter 143 "Father's Love is as Solid as a Mountain"

As it turns out, trying to outrun two single male high school students who are unleashing their potential to "purify the betrayal" is absolutely no match for a girl dressed in an elaborate gown.

At a street corner, Shido and Tohka were finally cornered by Chiin and Hiroto, who were panting heavily but had fierce eyes, and were holding brooms.

"Huff...huff...run! Run again! Traitor!"

Hiroto Tonomachi pointed at Shido with a broom handle, a sinister grin on his face.

Although Chiin was also panting, he cooperated by tapping his palms with the broom intermittently, making a "slap slap" sound, his eyes filled with a sense of pressure that said, "I must teach you a lesson today."

Shido leaned against the wall, watching his two "bad friends" gradually approach, his face filled with despair and helplessness.

"You two... calm down..."

In stark contrast to Shido's predicament was Tohka. She felt no threat whatsoever, and instead found the scene utterly amusing.

Curious, she squatted down, stretched out her slender finger, and poked Shido's cheek, which was stiff from nervousness. Looking at his tearful expression, she couldn't help but burst out laughing, her amethyst eyes filled with novelty and pleasure.

Seeing Tohka's innocent and pure reaction, Chiin and Hiroto felt embarrassed to continue putting on their fierce and menacing expressions.

The two exchanged a glance, coughed lightly, and put away their brooms.

"Um... Miss, I'm sorry to have startled you. We have a bit of a 'personal grudge' with this guy that we need to settle."

Chiin gave Tohka what she thought was a friendly smile. Hiroto quickly nodded, "Yes, yes, let's lend him to her for a while!"

After saying that, the two of them, one on each side, grabbed Shido who was still in shock, and dragged him a few steps away, making sure that Tohka could see him but not hear what he was saying.

"Oh my, I really didn't expect that, Shido—"

Hiroto Tonomachi locked Shido's neck with his arm and poked his cheek hard with his other hand, his tone sarcastic.

"You actually managed to hook up with such a beautiful and elegant girl behind my back, the chief know-it-all's back! Even I didn't find out. Your secrecy is amazing! I'm so jealous!"

“This…this has a very complicated reason…” Shido tried to struggle, but to no avail, and could only offer a vague explanation.

"Explanation is useless!"

Hongren interrupted him, then his tone changed, carrying a sense of "a grown son is no longer left at home".

"But never mind, chasing girls requires a lot of expenses, I know! After all, it's for your lifelong happiness, brother..."

He released Shido, then mysteriously pulled two crumpled vouchers from his pocket, stuffed them into Shido's hand, patted him hard on the shoulder, and gave him a "sincere" look:

"As your father, I'm going to give you some fatherly love! I'll use these two... uh, vouchers of dubious origin but definitely usable to support you! Good luck! Do your best today, son!"

Shido's lips twitched as he looked at the two suspicious-looking vouchers with blurry logos in his hand.

As soon as Hongren finished speaking, Qianyuan delivered a precise elbow strike to his lower back, causing Hongren to wince in pain.

"You've said everything, so what am I supposed to say? Damn it!"

Chiin glared at Hiroto with displeasure, then turned to Shido, cleared his throat, and struck a pose like an emotional master.

“Since Hongren has provided financial assistance, then as your other father, I will provide you with emotional support!”

With his arms crossed, Chiin, drawing on his extensive experience in visual novels, began to offer his opinions.

"Based on my years of experience navigating the dating scene, this girl—"

He quietly pointed to Tohka, who was squatting in place, curiously observing the flowers by the roadside.

"She's definitely the kind of girl who's incredibly innocent, naive, and a little bit clueless! With this type of girl, tricks won't work; you have to be enthusiastic and sincere! You have to use that rare glimmer of genuine sincerity that occasionally flashes in your deadpan eyes to touch her heart!"

He paused, carefully observed Tohka's profile, and analyzed it with great seriousness:

"Moreover, judging from her appearance, this girl is almost certainly a foodie! And she probably has a big appetite! I bet her favorite food is... um... soybean flour bread?"

Senin abruptly changed the subject, patting Shido hard on the shoulder, almost knocking him apart.

"How can you treat such a noble lady to bread right away? That's so beneath you! Listen to me, take her to dessert first! Girls all love sweets, and dessert shops have a great atmosphere—perfect for building rapport!"

As he spoke, he raised his hand and pointed to a dessert shop across the street that looked quite exquisite and had a cute sign.

"Here, let's go to that one! The ambiance and reputation are both great! Quickly take your princess there! The rest is up to your own fate, son!"

Chiin gave him an expression that said, "This is all I can do for you as your father."

Shido was completely bewildered by the two men's barrage of "fatherly love." He was clutching a suspicious voucher in his hand, and the lingering pain from being slapped on his shoulder still lingered. His mind was filled with keywords such as "sincerity," "foodie," and "dessert shop."

He subconsciously looked in the direction Chiin pointed—the glass window of the dessert shop reflected the sunlight and looked quite nice.

A dessert shop... seems like a good option? At least it's better than being chased in the street...

He had no idea that his sister and the analyst were sitting in that seemingly ordinary dessert shop, and a new storm was about to brew in the sweet atmosphere.

As Chiin watched Shido walk toward Tohka with a bewildered expression and point to the dessert shop, a knowing smile crept onto his lips.

Alright, wingman mission complete. Shido, now it's up to you. As for Kotori... hehe, looking forward to a "surprise" encounter later.

Chapter 144 The Hidden Wingman

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