Tokyo: Love Begins with Controlling the Rich Girl

"work."

"Then I'll come to the store to find you."

"casual."

"Then I'll bring lunch over, and we can have dinner together."

"Need not."

“But the shop assistant promised me yesterday.” Chizuru Amami said with a matter-of-fact expression, “The shop assistant said I can go anytime I want.”

"..."

Shimada Sho was unable to refute it at the moment; he had indeed said such a thing.

The two walked into the school gate and crossed the playground.

Early-arriving students were already running on the playground, and figures could be seen coming and going in the distant teaching buildings.

"Shimada-kun," Chizuru Amami suddenly spoke again.

"What's wrong now?"

"Did you notice anything different about me today?"

Shimada Sho turned and glanced at her.

Different? Different everywhere.

From his tone of voice to his eyes to his gait, he seemed to be ignited by something.

"……No."

"I don't believe you!" Chizuru Amami pouted, then whispered playfully in Sho Shimada's ear, "Don't you think I look cute today, Shimada-kun?"

Shimada Sho ignored him and quickened his pace as he walked into the teaching building.

"Xiang-kun~"

As soon as I entered the lobby on the first floor, a lazy voice came from the side.

Shimada Sho paused in his steps.

I noticed that Yuki Ayase had just entered the teaching building from the other side.

She was carrying a document in her arms and was slowly walking over.

She had slightly curly long hair, wore black-rimmed glasses on her nose, and wore her school uniform meticulously.

She looked tired and walked slowly.

Only after seeing Shimada Sho did he quicken his pace slightly and walk over.

Good morning, Xiang-jun.

After stopping in front of Shimada Sho, Ayase Yuki greeted him softly.

Her tone was no different from usual, as if she were ignoring Tenkai Chizuru.

Before Shimada Sho could respond, Amami Chizuru turned her head and greeted him with a bright smile, "Good morning, Ayase-san!"

“…Good morning.” Ayase Yuki was somewhat surprised.

She seemed surprised that Chizuru Amami would speak first, and hesitated for a few moments before responding.

But then the other person asked, "Why didn't Ayase-san wait at the school gate to bother Shimada-san today?"

"Yeah, I overslept." Yuki Ayase ignored the barb in her words and replied in a flat tone.

"Did you not sleep well last night?" Chizuru Amami asked with concern, then stared intently at Yuki Ayase and said, "Ayase-san's dark circles are so heavy, you don't look pretty like that."

Shimada Sho's eyelid twitched.

Is this girl really sick?

He speaks without any restraint, and every word he utters is a minefield.

Yuki Ayase will definitely be angry, right?

Chapter 184 Shop assistant, please help me one more time!

"Tenkai is very observant."

To Shimada Sho's surprise, Ayase Yuki remained calm.

She wasn't angry at what Tenkai Chizuru said; instead, a faint smile appeared on her lips as she said, "It seems that Tenkai-kun is in good spirits, without any guilt about bothering others."

“Yes.” Chizuru Amami nodded without hesitation. “I’m especially energetic because I got to see Shimada-kun today.”

The air fell silent for a moment.

Shimada Sho felt two gazes fall on him at the same time.

A message came from Yuki Ayase, calm yet tinged with a hint of doubt.

She might not understand why today's idol is completely different from what she knew.

The owner of the other gaze, however, was filled with smugness.

It was as if she was waiting for his praise.

Shimada Sho was having a real headache.

"Xiang-jun is really charming."

Yuki Ayase spoke first, her tone slightly teasing.

Shimada Sho didn't know how to answer, but then Amami Chizuru asked, "Don't you think so too, Ayase-san?"

"Amami-kun's words are really interesting." For the first time, Ayase Yuki seriously observed the girl in front of her.

“Is that so? Everyone says so.” Chizuru Amami met her gaze without flinching and said, “Ayase-san is quite interesting. She clearly wants to talk to Shimada-san, but she always uses club activities as an excuse.”

Shimada Sho's temples were throbbing.

"Chizuru."

He spoke in a deep voice, stopping her from continuing.

Chizuru Amami stuck out her tongue and said cutely, "Don't take it seriously, Ayase-san. I just heard it from my classmates."

"Xiang-jun, I'm going to the classroom now."

Yuki Ayase ignored her and only said something to Sho Shimada.

"Ah."

After he responded, he turned and walked towards the stairwell.

After taking a few steps, she stopped and looked back at Tenkai Chizuru.

Noticing her gaze, whether intentionally or not, Tenkai Chizuru reached out and hugged Shimada Sho's arm.

"Grass!"

As if electrocuted, Shimada Sho quickly shook off her hand.

This is the lobby at the entrance of the teaching building. It's early morning, and students are coming and going.

This girl is fearless.

If someone takes a picture of her and posts it online, her career will be ruined.

"What's wrong, Shimada-kun?"

Chizuru Amami's hand was flung away, and she was still somewhat confused.

Shimada Sho turned and went upstairs with a dark face. "It's nothing!"

He no longer has any doubts.

The bond quests are definitely gaining momentum.

Otherwise, no matter how bold she was, she would never dare to do such a thing in public.

"Shimada-kun."

Shimada Sho went upstairs first, and Amami Chizuru followed right behind.

He carefully maintained his distance and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Ayase-san doesn't seem very happy today."

How did you figure that out?

"The way she's looking at you is strange."

Shimada Sho did not respond.

The login incident last night may indeed have affected Yuki Ayase.

He didn't speak, and Tenkai Chizuru also became much quieter.

The two went upstairs together, and when they reached the corner on the second floor, they bumped into someone.

Yuuki Hoshino.

She was wearing her school uniform, her ponytail was tied high, and she was holding a notebook in her hand.

Upon seeing Shimada Sho, she paused, her gaze lingering on him for a moment before shifting to Amami Chizuru behind him.

"Good morning," Shimada Sho greeted him.

"Good morning," Hoshino Yuuki replied, shifting her gaze from Shimada Sho to Amami Chizuru. "You're the new transfer student?"

Tenkai Chizuru blinked. "Yes, my name is Tenkai Chizuru. Nice to meet you."

“Hoshino Yuzuki,” Hoshino Yuzuki said in a flat tone, “his sister.”

"Sister?" Chizuru Amami's eyes lit up. "Shimada-kun's sister?"

“Stepsister,” Hoshino Yuzuki corrected in a cold tone, then turned to Shimada Sho and said, “Mom wants you to come home for dinner this weekend.”

"understood."

Hoshino Yuuki nodded, walked past him, and went downstairs.

Chizuru Amami stood there, watching Yuuki Hoshino's figure disappear around the corner of the stairs, then turned around and looked at Sho Shimada with bright eyes.

"Shimada-kun has a younger sister."

“...stepsister.”

“A stepsister is still a sister.” Tenkai Chizuru’s tone was tinged with envy. “That’s wonderful. I wish I had a sister too.”

"you alone?"

“Hmm.” Tenkai Chizuru nodded, annoyed, “When I was little, I also wanted a younger brother or sister, but that old woman just wouldn’t agree.”

"..."

Ms. Qingtian treated her like a cash cow, and in order to break free from her control, she secretly accepted a TV program gig on her own.

Later, Ms. Qingtian took the initiative to seek reconciliation. Although she agreed to go back, the knot in her heart would not disappear so easily.

Shimada Sho felt that what he said last time was already the limit.

In retrospect, that was probably just the beginning.

Now even the way we address each other has changed.

"If it were me, I would definitely have lots of little sisters. Shimada-kun, would you be willing to cooperate with me then?"

"Shut up! Go upstairs."

Shimada Sho raised his voice in a reprimand.

We have to stop her from saying anything more.

This girl's mouth, nowadays, can say anything except for babies.

Aside from children, anything else might pop out of your mouth.

The two went upstairs together, with Tenkai Chizuru following behind him, her steps light and quick, humming that off-key song again.

When I entered the classroom, most of the students were already there.

People gathered in twos and threes to chat, making the classroom noisy.