Tokyo: Love Begins with Controlling the Rich Girl

Previously, he would just do tasks randomly, accepting whatever he got.

But not anymore.

Sho Shimada needs to be more proactive in developing the system's potential.

Attribute points can improve physical fitness; a +5 to Constitution allows him to go toe-to-toe with Kiryu Ichiyo.

If we can get more, our speed, strength, and reaction time will all improve.

Even if I can't become Superman, I can at least become a grandmaster, right?

Shimada Sho pondered, looking down at his fist.

"Let's start with force."

Shimada Sho muttered to himself, the image of Kiryu Ichiyo appearing in his mind.

Next time there's a conflict, I'll beat her until she can't pee, and that'll be considered a clean spit!

Thinking of this, Shimada Sho opened the system panel and took a look.

[Kamishiro Yukine: Development progress 58%, connection cooldown reset]

[Tenkai Chizuru: Development progress 48%, connection cooldown has been reset]

[Kizuna Camera: Not Used]

I've had this legendary item for a while now, but haven't found a suitable opportunity to use it.

Taking photos of characters that have already been registered will automatically generate bond missions, and you can get rewards after completing them.

It's not convenient for Yukine Kamishiro to talk to him right now, since he doesn't want to reveal his identity yet.

But you can try it now.

I just finished my exams and I have to go to work at the convenience store this afternoon, so why don't I ask her to come over and give it a try?

Shimada Sho took out his phone, opened Line, and clicked on the chat box with the penguin avatar.

[Conquer Tokyo Academy: Are you free this afternoon?]

Chapter 121 I'll be taking the exam with Xiangjun.

One o'clock in the afternoon, Dongli High School.

Shimada Sho arrived at the school right on time.

He hadn't received a reply from Chizuru Amami on Line yet, but he didn't pay much attention to it.

That girl made it to the semifinals and is currently preparing for the finals, so she probably doesn't have much time.

As for Hoshino Yuuki, after the awkwardness of the morning, she just pretended to be dead.

On the way here, Shimada Sho sent her a message asking if she had gone out, but she read it and didn't reply.

It seems they're planning to bury their heads in the sand.

That works too.

Upon arriving at the school gate, Shimada Sho put his phone in his pocket and looked around.

There was no one checking security at the school gate today, and Ayase Yuki wasn't there.

He inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief, and his steps toward the teaching building became much lighter.

Just like Hoshino Yuuki didn't know how to face him.

Shimada Sho didn't know how to deal with Ayase Yuki either.

Especially after what happened over the weekend.

If possible, he would like to avoid seeing each other forever to avoid many problems.

"Shimada-kun!"

A familiar voice came from behind, interrupting Shimada Sho's thoughts.

Turning around at the sound, I saw Kenta Takada and Yosuke Murakami running over with their backpacks on their backs and looking miserable.

How's your revision going?

As soon as Kenta Takada arrived, he asked about his studies.

Shimada Sho casually replied, "It's alright."

"What do you mean by 'okay'!" Yosuke Murakami exclaimed in despair. "I stayed up all night doing practice problems, but the more I did, the more confused I became, and I forgot everything when I woke up this morning."

“Me too,” Kenta Takada sighed.

The two looked listless, like condemned prisoners about to be executed.

Shimada Sho couldn't help but chuckle: "Why are you two taking this exam so seriously?"

"I can't afford not to take it seriously." Kenta Takada said with a mournful expression, "My mom said that if I don't do well on the test this time, my allowance will be cut in half next month. I only get 300,000 yen a month to begin with, and if it's cut in half again, I won't even be able to afford food."

"..."

Shimada Sho really wanted to punch that jerk in the face.

What do you mean by "only 300,000"?

If you still can't afford to eat, then I'll starve to death.

"Shimada-kun, why do you look so pale?"

Kenta Takada clearly lacked the ability to read people's expressions; seeing Sho Shimada's dark face, he assumed he was ill.

Shimada Sho replied with a headache, "I'm fine."

"That's good. We can't mess up today's quiz, or we'll really get expelled if we do poorly."

The three of them chatted idly as they walked into the teaching building.

There were many students in the hallway, and people were constantly going up and down the stairs.

As Shimada Sho approached and was about to walk upstairs, he suddenly stopped.

At the end of the corridor, Ayase Yuki walked over carrying a stack of documents.

She was still wearing the familiar dark blue school uniform and red and black plaid skirt, with black stockings covering her calves, revealing the absolute territory from above the knee to below the thigh.

Today, instead of letting her long hair down, she cleverly wore a hair clip that matched the color of her dress.

Her long, black hair was clipped up, with only a few strands hanging down at her temples.

Her fresh and clean appearance added a touch of softness and playfulness to her originally delicate and aloof face.

From afar, Yuki Ayase spotted Sho Shimada.

Her gaze passed through the students scattered in the corridor and landed directly on him.

Immediately, a slight smile appeared on his face.

Her slightly curved eyes resembled crescent moons, and her bright eyes were filled with light.

When Shimada Sho saw her smile, he was momentarily stunned.

Kenta Takada muttered to himself, "Ayase seems to be in a good mood today?"

"She can actually laugh?" Yosuke Murakami looked like he'd seen a ghost.

Yuki Ayase had already approached.

She didn't stop, but as she passed by Shimada Sho, she intentionally or unintentionally moved a little closer.

Shimada Sho wasn't paying attention and his shoulder was bumped.

Looking up, Yuki Ayase also seemed to glance over casually.

Their eyes met, and Shimada Sho saw the tender affection in her eyes.

Without any concealment, it was both admiration and resentment.

Shimada Sho looked away, pretending not to see, and quickly went upstairs.

"Shimada-kun, are you close with Ayase-san?" Kenta Takada caught up with him, his face full of curiosity. "Was she looking at you just now?"

"No."

"But I clearly saw..."

You've misjudged.

Shimada Sho interrupted him directly and walked into the classroom without looking back.

The classroom was already mostly full, with everyone engrossed in their books, creating a more somber atmosphere than usual.

Shimada Sho sat down in his seat, put down his schoolbag, and took out his stationery for the exam.

A short while later, the homeroom teacher, Natsumi Yonekura, walked into the classroom in high heels.

She was accompanied by a girl, who was none other than Yuki Ayase.

"Quiet down."

Yonekura Natsumi stood on the podium, her gaze sweeping over the entire class.

Today she was wearing a black suit skirt, and her expression was more serious than usual.

"There are a few things to announce before the exam."

"First, here are the rules for this quiz: all books, notes, and materials related to the exam must be handed in, and only stationery and water bottles are allowed on the desk."

A wailing sounded in the classroom.

"Isn't it?"

"We have to hand in notes too?"

"I haven't finished reading it yet..."

"Quiet." Natsumi Yonekura tapped the podium. "Second, whispering and passing any items are prohibited during the exam. Any cheating will result in immediate disqualification and a demerit."

As soon as the words were spoken, all the students in the class looked bitter.

But Natsumi Yonekura completely ignored this and her tone became even more stern: "Third, the exam will be set by the education division of the Kamishiro Zaibatsu, so the questions will be more difficult than usual. Be prepared."

The wails grew louder.

"Alright, now hand over everything."

Yonekura Natsumi clapped her hands. "Put all your textbooks, reference books, notebooks, and cell phones on the podium."

The students sighed and got up, piling their books on the podium.

Shimada Sho rummaged through his desk. He hadn't brought much material with him, just a notebook given to him by Hoshino Yuzuki and a few textbooks.

He handed over the items and returned to his seat.

"There's one more thing," Natsumi Yonekura said again after everyone had handed over their things. "During the exams, all the books and materials from each class need to be collected and stored at the Academic Affairs Office. Ayase is in charge of this, but she can't carry them all by herself, so we need to find a boy to help her."

Her gaze swept across the entire class: "Who's available?"

The classroom fell silent for a moment.

The boys all lowered their heads, some pretending to tie their shoelaces, others staring blankly at the table.

Moving books is hard work, and nobody wants to do it.

Shimada Shoya lowered his head, pretending to check the stationery.

But he didn't speak, so someone else spoke for him.

"teacher."

Yuki Ayase's gaze swept across the entire class, finally landing on Sho Shimada. With a righteous expression, she said, "I think Shimada-kun is free. Could you ask him to help me?"

She said this in a very serious tone.

But Shimada Sho clearly saw a hint of cunning in her eyes.

All the students' eyes turned to Shimada Sho.

Yonekura Natsumi was clearly pleased with the suggestion.

She remembered that Shimada Sho was a member of the literary discussion club, the same club as Ayase Yuki, and the two of them should have had more contact.

"Then let's go with Shimada-kun," she decided. "Help Ayase-san move the books to the administration office."