Tokyo: Love Begins with Controlling the Rich Girl

If things continue like this, he might as well just die.

"After the cooldown ends tomorrow, let's see if there's a chance to make some money with the young lady."

Shimada Sho reflected on his fulfilling day.

Names flashed through my mind, but I finally settled on Yukine Kamishiro.

That's the only female character currently bound to me, and she's rich enough.

The only problem is how to obtain it without risk.

While making plans in his mind, Shimada Sho unknowingly drifted off to sleep.

Silent all night.

The next day.

Good morning, Shimada-kun!

At the entrance of Dongli High School, Shimada Sho, who was running there a few minutes late, ran into Takada Kenta, the classmate who was also late.

The other person looked at Shimada Sho with some surprise, "Why didn't you ride your bike today?"

"Exercise." Shimada Sho ran to the school gate, panting, and braced himself against his knees.

This chicken is too weak.

The original plan was to leave home at eight o'clock, run to school in twenty minutes, and arrive at class at eight-thirty.

As a result, he was out of breath after only a few steps and had to stop and rest.

The delay made me late.

"It's strange that Shimada-kun is late."

Another bespectacled man walking with Kenta Takada looked Sho Shimada up and down, revealing an exaggerated expression of surprise.

Shimada Sho was speechless. "Weren't you guys late too?"

“We’re different!” Kenta Takada shook his head, a serious expression on his face. “I have a valid reason.”

Shimada Sho was too lazy to explain his failed plan to run to school. He supported himself on his knees to catch his breath before straightening up.

What legitimate reason could make you late?

"this!"

Kenta Takada mysteriously pulled out his phone, turned on the screen, and said, "Look at this."

He clicked on it with great interest; it was a video of a stage performance.

On stage, several girls dressed in sparkly outfits were singing and dancing, radiating energy under the lights.

"Chizuru-chan's solo live last night! I went with Murakami-kun!"

The bespectacled man next to him nodded repeatedly, a fanatical light gleaming behind his glasses: "God's seat! Seventh row! I got a picture of Chizuru-chan waving at me! She really waved at me!"

"She was waving at the entire stands," Shimada Sho remarked expressionlessly.

"You don't understand!" Kenta Takada shoved his phone in Sho Shimada's face. "Look at this picture! That smile! That energy! How could anyone in this world not like Chizuru-chan!"

Shimada Sho squinted as the phone screen swayed.

"Hello everyone! I am the center of Starlight Girls, and everyone's energy replenishment angel, Amami Chizuru!"

"Let's create the best memories together today! Please take good care of me!"

The girl in the picture is wearing a pink and white performance costume, making a heart shape with her hands, and smiling brightly at the camera.

Very energetic, lively, and full of spirit!

Looking at the girl's seemingly expressive eyes and the contours of her oval face, Shimada Sho felt a sense of familiarity, as if he had seen her somewhere before.

"Shimada-kun, look at this video! During Chizuru-chan's solo part, she cried when the whole audience chanted 'encore,' and her tears were so touching!"

Shimada Sho's thoughts were interrupted by Takada Kenta, who was eager to promote his idol.

He stopped thinking about it, glanced at it, and simply regarded it as appreciation.

At that moment, the bespectacled boy following behind Kenta Takada suddenly said mysteriously, "Shimada-kun, you don't know yet, do you?"

"What?" Shimada Sho looked at him.

The bespectacled boy immediately said, "I have inside information that Chizuru-chan is very likely to transfer to our school!"

"and then?"

"Huh!?" The bespectacled man was surprised. "This is a national beauty, coming to Dongli High School soon. Isn't Shimada-kun excited?"

"Why should I get excited?" Shimada Sho wondered.

He's just a transfer student; everyone's one.

When I turned around, I didn't see any pretty girls excitedly sending me love letters.

Seeing his reaction, the bespectacled man felt offended and opened his mouth to refute Shimada Sho.

But at that moment, Kenta Takada, who was standing to the side, suddenly stopped.

"Damn it! It's Ayase Yuki's shift today!" His words interrupted Shimada Sho's conversation with the bespectacled man.

The two looked in the direction of the sound and saw a pretty figure standing at the school gate.

Her long, slender legs were encased in black stockings, her school uniform skirt was impeccably tailored, and beneath her long, flowing hair, a pair of narrow eyes were fixed intently on every student entering the school.

Every now and then, he would pick up a black pen with a fox logo on it and write his name.

Upon seeing her, the bespectacled man's face fell, and he couldn't help but wail, "How could it be her? Last time someone was a minute late, and she held it against them, without even giving them a chance to explain!"

Shimada Shoya couldn't help but frown. "What's this woman doing here?"

“Ayase-san is the student life guidance assistant today,” Kenta Takada explained in a low voice. “This week it’s the student council’s turn to send someone to help check for lateness.”

"Student council?" Shimada Sho was taken aback.

Kenta Takada was even more shocked than him: "You didn't know? Yuki Ayase is the student council secretary! Although she rarely attends meetings, she still holds the title."

Shimada Sho: "..."

He really didn't know.

Chapter Twenty: Thieves are not allowed on campus!

As class was about to start, most of the students had already entered the classroom.

Outside the campus in the early morning, there are no more students greeting each other or chatting; only birdsong, a gentle breeze, and the rustling of leaves remain.

At the school gate, a cement road extends to the roadside.

Sho Shimada walked along the cement road, talking to Kenta Takada as they approached the school gate.

Without the cover of many students, it stood out exceptionally.

Standing at the door, Ayase Yuki looked up and shifted her gaze from the folder to Shimada Sho.

Their eyes met, but the eyes behind the glasses remained expressionless for only a moment before falling back on Kenta Takada and Murakami beside him.

"You're late."

As they approached, Ayase Yuki's calm voice rang out.

"Y-yes..." Kenta Takada stammered, nodding as he tried to explain, "We..."

"Class, Name".

Yuki Ayase reopened the folder, interrupting without looking up.

"Class 2-C, Kenta Takada."

"Class 2-C, Yosuke Murakami."

The two men honestly gave their names.

She looked down and made two marks on the folder, then said, "Go in."

Upon hearing this, the two felt as if they had been granted a pardon and hurriedly ran into the campus.

But after running a couple of steps, he suddenly realized that Shimada Sho hadn't come in yet.

Turning around, he found that he was still standing in the same spot, while Ayase Yuki, who had been standing to the side, had somehow moved in front of him.

"Oh no, Shimada-kun is going to be targeted and might get a scolding..." Murakami Yosuke exclaimed in alarm as he realized something.

Kenta Takada agreed, giving Sho Shimada a look that said, "May you have good luck."

Fearing that he would also be left behind, he called his friends and hurriedly ran away.

At this moment, at the school gate.

"Mr. Pervert is late today."

After Ayase Yuki and the other two left, she looked up and quietly gazed at Shimada Sho.

Shimada Sho smirked: "Class 2-C, Shimada Sho."

He never imagined that his first time being late would be at the hands of Ayase Yuki, the girl who was always picking on him.

The key question is how a student who has only been a transfer student for a month became the student council secretary.

There's absolutely no logic to it.

Now, all he wants to do is get back to class as soon as possible. The bell hasn't rung yet, and if he runs fast, he should be able to make it in time.

But Ayase Yuki was clearly not going to let him off the hook. She rested her chin on her hand holding the pen and looked at him, asking, "Why are you late, Mr. Pervert?"

"This doesn't need explanation, right?" Shimada Sho glanced at Takada Kenta and Murakami Yosuke, who were almost out of sight in the distance.

Those two weren't asked why they were late.

"Did you go to find a friend you like who's 'busty, tall, and has a nice voice'?" But he didn't stay silent, so Ayase Yuki started to imagine the rest.

Shimada Sho: "..."

"Ayase-san, shouldn't the information on the club application form be considered private?"

"Privacy?" Ayase Yuki tilted her head slightly, revealing a thoughtful expression. "But it says the type of girl you like. Isn't this just Shimada-san's declaration that she wants to publicly seek a boyfriend?"

"No."

"That's good." Yuki Ayase nodded. "After all, if Shimada-kun, with his background, dared to make such an arrogant request, he would be seen as a disgusting otaku who likes to fantasize in the middle of the night."

Shimada Sho took a deep breath.

Hold back; don't stoop to this woman's level.

"May I go in?"

He suppressed the urge to retort and asked through gritted teeth.

“Of course, students can go in,” Yuki Ayase replied, her tone unchanged.

Shimada Sho lifted his foot and walked inside.

"But as the student council secretary on duty checking for late arrivals, I also have the obligation to keep out delinquent teenagers who like to steal."

Yuki Ayase opened her mouth again, took a light step, and once again blocked Shimada Sho's path.

Shimada Sho's face darkened. "Are you ever going to stop?"

Yuki Ayase showed no fear, simply staring at him quietly.

As their eyes met, her slender fingers, resting on the folder, twitched slightly, and the black ballpoint pen traced a perfect circle with the movement. "Does Mr. Pervert recognize this pen?"

Shimada Sho looked up at the sky and simply didn't answer.

"Please give it back to me," she demanded directly.

Unable to keep up the act any longer, Shimada Sho, unusually embarrassed, turned his head and said, "I forgot to bring it."

This is the truth.

He never intended to actually take it for himself.

However, I used it temporarily yesterday when I went to the convenience store because I needed to record the items.

After taking it out, I forgot to put it back.

"Can you remember to bring it tomorrow?" Ayase Yuki didn't press the issue, but asked earnestly.