Tokyo: Love Begins with Controlling the Rich Girl

Although points were wasted, the improvement in basic physical fitness brought by 17 points of Constitution is still considerable.

An 85% increase means that his strength, endurance, and recovery ability are almost twice as strong as those of an average person.

If he gets caught up in another tough battle, he will have more room to maneuver.

With these thoughts on his mind, Shimada Sho shut down the system and went to bed.

Tomorrow, I'll put the [Chain of Tranquility] on Tenkai Chizuru and see if it has any effect.

……

On this new day, the area outside Dongli High School remains as bustling and vibrant as ever.

Students were coming and going, and vehicles were constantly coming and going.

Sho Shimada followed the crowd toward the campus.

Because he improved his physical fitness last night, he felt exceptionally relaxed running to school today.

I ran all the way to school without even taking a breath.

When he arrived at the school entrance, he glanced at the awning but couldn't find Ayase Yuki.

I don't know if I ran fast and arrived early, or if she wasn't on duty today.

Looking around, there was no sign of the idol or the young lady.

So he didn't linger and stepped into the campus.

"Xiang Jun!"

As I walked into the teaching building, a soft call came from the side.

Turning my head, I saw Yuki Ayase walking over from the stairwell on the right.

She wasn't wearing a school uniform, but a casual dress, and carrying a silver women's handbag.

She looks more mature now.

At first glance, they don't look like students at all.

Instead, he seemed like a white-collar worker who was used to working in the corporate world.

Shimada Sho was somewhat surprised, and asked as she approached, "What's with your outfit?"

I need to go out for a bit.

Yuki Ayase replied naturally.

Ok.

Shimada Sho didn't ask any more questions.

He wasn't very interested in prying into other people's private affairs.

However, he soon noticed another key point: "Why do you look so anxious?"

"It's nothing. Does Xiang-jun have anything planned for tomorrow?"

"tomorrow?"

"Yes, I have no plans for tomorrow, I have plenty of time."

Yuki Ayase didn't say what she was going to do specifically, only that she had a lot of free time.

But Shimada Sho immediately realized what was going on after hearing that sentence.

Today is Friday, and tomorrow is Saturday.

If there's nothing to do, I'll just relax.

He also had a free day last week, which was spent half a day playing with Yuki Ayase.

She was reminding herself that she still had half a day left to spend with him.

Having figured this out, Shimada Sho smiled and said, "Don't worry, I can take the day off tomorrow."

"Okay!" Ayase Yuki smiled. "Then I'll wait for Sho-kun to call me, I'm off!"

She spoke lightly, waved her hand after speaking, and walked out of the teaching building on her own.

Shimada Sho watched her leave, and whether it was just his imagination or not, he felt that she seemed very nervous.

However, he didn't think much of it.

As a young lady from a wealthy family, Yuki Ayase doesn't consider any trouble a problem.

You don't need to worry about it.

Let's go check on Chizuru Amami first; we can't let anything happen to her.

Chapter Eleven: Caring About His Sister?

Shimada Sho was indeed early.

The teaching building was quiet, with very few students.

When I got to the classroom, there were only a few students inside.

Good morning, Shimada-kun.

In the back row, only Xiaolin arrived early and greeted him when he came in.

Shimada Sho nodded in response to his greeting, picked up his schoolbag, and returned to his seat.

There were very few people in the classroom; neither the young lady nor the idol were there.

Since he had nothing else to do, he simply opened the system.

【Kamidai Yukiyin】

[Development Progress: 60%]

[Connection Cooling: Reset]

The connection between Yuki Ayase and the idol is still cooling down.

He was wondering whether he should log in to the young lady's account right now.

We had arranged to go with the young lady after school today to resolve the Sasaki family's issues, and he had already asked for leave in advance.

If I'm not at work, logging in now will save me some time.

But before I could log in, I was interrupted by a voice from outside.

"Shimada-kun, come out for a moment."

The homeroom teacher, Natsumi Yonekura, appeared at the classroom door at some point and was looking at him.

Shimada Sho shut down the system, got up, and walked out of the classroom.

There weren't many people in the corridor. Natsumi Yonekura was wearing a dark gray business suit, with black stockings covering her long, slender legs. Her expression was more serious than usual.

"Teacher, what is it?"

"Come with me. Someone from the Business Development Department wants to see you." Natsumi Yonekura turned and walked downstairs.

Shimada Sho looked puzzled. "Business Development Department?"

When did Dongli High School get this department?

"This is a new department established by the board of directors after the investment from Shindai. It is responsible for the school's long-term strategic operation and handles external affairs and publicity."

As Yonekura Natsumi walked, she explained, "The minister was personally invited by Chairman Ayase."

Shimada Sho's heart skipped a beat.

Chairman Ayase, Seiichiro Ayase.

I saw him once before inside Ayase Yuki's body; he was a middle-aged man whose features resembled Yuki's.

"Who wants to see me?" he couldn't help but wonder.

But Natsumi Yonekura didn't give a direct answer, only saying, "You'll know when you get there."

Shimada Sho followed her out of the teaching building, across the playground, and to the third floor of the administration building.

At the end of the corridor was a dark wooden door, and on the wall next to the door hung a bronze plaque that read "Business Development Department".

Yonekura Natsumi raised her hand and knocked on the door.

"Please come in." A gentle female voice came from inside.

Upon hearing this voice, Shimada Sho frowned involuntarily.

Because he was familiar with the voice; he had heard it at the Ayase family's dining table when he was inside Ayase Yuki's body.

Yonekura Natsumi pushed open the door and stepped aside to let Shimada Sho in first.

The spacious office is simply yet stylishly decorated, with mahogany tables and chairs that exude a warm luster, and bookshelves against the wall filled with documents and materials.

A woman was sitting behind the desk; she was Yuki Ayase's stepmother.

She wore a white shirt with a dark gray suit jacket over it, her long hair was styled into an elegant updo, and she wore a pair of small pearl stud earrings. She looked capable and proper, completely different from how she looked in her home clothes at the Ayase family's dining table that day.

"Shimada-kun, please have a seat." Kiyona Hanayama smiled and gestured to the chair opposite the desk.

Shimada Sho walked over and sat down, and Yonekura Natsumi sat down next to him.

"Shimada-san, this is Department Head Hanayama-in," Yonekura Natsumi introduced. "He's the head of the Business Development Department."

"Hanayama-in?" Shimada Sho looked surprised.

She also became a member of the Ayase family, but she did not change her surname.

In Japan, it is rare for women not to change their surname after marriage, especially when they marry into a prestigious family like the Ayase family.

Shimada Sho initially thought this woman was a gold digger who had married a wealthy man.

But judging from her surname, which has an ancient feel to it, it probably isn't.

"Shimada-kun, the main reason I invited you here today is to get to know you in advance."

After the introductions, Kiyona Hanayama got straight to the point, "Let me find out in advance who our school's key athletes are for this year's sports festival."

"A key player?" Shimada Sho was surprised by this title.

“Yes.” Hanayama-in Kiyona opened the documents on the table. “The school has registered your name for the martial arts demonstration and relay race at the sports festival.”

"This year's sports festival is much larger than in previous years. Several schools in the Shinjuku area will send delegations to exchange ideas, and the Kamishiro Zaibatsu also attaches great importance to it."

"so what?"

"So I hope Shimada-kun will take this seriously." Hanayama-in Kiyona's tone was still gentle, but her words carried weight. "If you can perform well in this sports festival, the school may consider having you represent the country in this year's National Sports Games."

The meaning behind Hanayama-in Kiyona's words is quite clear.

As a national event, if you have the opportunity to participate and achieve a ranking in the National Games, your guaranteed admission to university is practically guaranteed.

He must work hard if he wants a better future.

But Shimada Sho never came here for those reasons.

At first, he had some ideas, so he was still ambiguous and did not refuse Mr. Yonekura's invitation.

After logging into Ayase Yuki's social circle and seeing her family relationships, my thoughts changed.

The goal shifted from securing a guaranteed admission spot to helping her improve her standing in her father's eyes.

Both achieved their goals by making a brilliant performance at the sports festival, but their objectives were ultimately different.

Shimada Sho calmly replied, "I understand, I will do my best."

“It’s not about doing your best.” Kiyona Hanayama looked at him, her smile unchanged. “It’s about making sure you get a place.”

Shimada Sho met her gaze.

There was no malice or particular expectation in the other person's eyes, only a calm and businesslike scrutiny.

"Okay." Shimada Sho finally nodded in agreement.

Kiyona Kayama-in then closed the file with satisfaction.

She sat up, a friendly smile on her face, and her tone relaxed a bit. "Now that we've finished discussing business, there's a personal matter I'd like to ask Shimada for help with."

"What private matter?" Shimada Sho asked, puzzled.

Kiyona Hanayama turned to look at the small door on the side of the office. "Maki, come out."