Staying awake in class today was incredibly difficult for her. She forced her eyes open and listened to the teacher's lecture.

The more I try to be serious, the sleepier I become.

I've been drifting along like this until now, without learning much or getting any sleep to recharge.

It can be described as a lose-lose situation.

However, the girl was extremely anxious.

"If I sleep through both morning classes, how can I possibly catch up with everyone else? But if I don't sleep, I'll be listless all day and waste even more time."

Looking at the people around her, she felt increasingly anxious.

"I can't rest after class in order to maintain our friendship."

She was extremely anxious, but felt she couldn't find any way out.

"Tokisaka? You seem a little distracted today," a girl asked with concern. "Are you feeling unwell?"

"No, I just haven't had enough rest."

Chiharu Tokisaka smiled at her: "You stayed out very late last night, didn't you?"

After she said that, the other girls became envious.

"It's better to live alone. Our parents are very strict with us. Every day after we get home, we only have a little time to play, and then it's time to go to sleep."

The girls were all talking and complaining.

She seemed to greatly admire Chiharu Tokisaka.

Chiharu Tokisaka thought the world was really strange. She envied other people who didn't have to work and lived under the care of their parents every day.

And other people actually envy this kind of life.

"Yes, I am extremely free."

The girl stood with her hands on her hips, looking smug and boastful.

This made the other girls jealous, and they said some sarcastic things, which made everyone laugh.

Chiharu Tokisaka also smiled.

She kept glancing outside, where the light drizzle seemed to be getting heavier.

"I wish the rain would stop by tonight."

"I wish the rain would stop by tonight."

When Xia Wuzhao and Asahi Aoi entered the classroom, they heard some girls complaining.

"The weather forecast said there would be no rain today, but it's raining again. Honestly."

"But I didn't bring an umbrella."

"If it were summer, it would feel a bit cooler. But it's already September! It's already autumn. It's raining every day, and it's getting a bit chilly."

"The winter school uniforms won't be changed until October. Right now, we're still wearing short sleeves."

"Hey, but the sailor uniform is really pretty."

The girls chattered excitedly, creating a lively atmosphere.

School uniforms are usually either summer or winter uniforms. The uniforms are changed every June or October.

However, this is not actually certain. Generally, students will wear summer uniforms when it's hot and winter uniforms when it's cold.

However, it's perfectly fine to wear summer school uniforms even in October. As long as you're not afraid of the cold.

Winter school uniforms typically consist of a long-sleeved shirt, a sleeveless cardigan, and a coat, with students choosing their outfits based on the day's temperature.

Generally, a long-sleeved shirt is paired with a sleeveless knit top, while an overcoat is only worn when it snows.

However, Midori High School also offers a middle uniform that is neither a summer uniform nor an autumn uniform.

It's a long-sleeved sailor uniform, so you can wear it in spring and autumn.

After all, sometimes wearing knitted fabric can feel hot, but not wearing it can feel cold. This kind of mid-length garment is just right for young girls.

Xia Wuzhao returned to her seat.

Xiao Ai was already calling out in her mind, "Lord Xia Wu! You really need to learn how to talk to girls. I think that sometimes it's because of your thoughtless words that those things happen."

Xia Wuzhao said, "But, haven't we avoided causing any trouble so far?"

"That's because they love you."

Xiao Ai said helplessly.

Xia Wuzhao didn't answer Xiao Ai's question, so Xiao Ai had to ask Xia Wuzhao again: "Lord Xia Wuzhao, you were clearly leaving just now. Why did you go back? I thought you wouldn't mistake me for someone else."

"Why wouldn't I admit my mistake?" Xia Wuzhao asked Xiao Ai.

Xiao Ai muttered: You've never admitted your mistakes before.

Xia Wuzhao replied naturally, "The reason I admitted my mistake is simply because I did something wrong. She was very sad, so I admitted my mistake."

He said it was only natural, but Xiao Ai was full of doubt.

"So, is it because you made a mistake, or because A-Kui was very sad, that you admitted your mistake? Which of these two reasons is it?"

Xiao Ai asked.

Xia Wuzhao paused for a moment before answering Xiao Ai's question.

He said, "I apologized because I made a mistake."

“I don’t believe it, Lady Xiawu,” Xiao Ai said.

Xia Wuzhao ignored Xiao Ai, which annoyed Xiao Ai.

That's just how Lord Xiawu is; sometimes he doesn't want to answer questions, so he just pretends not to hear them.

The girls' area was incredibly lively, especially Chiho.

She smiled smugly and mischievously; "So, you've made up, haven't you?"

“Yes, we’ve made up.” Aoi nodded, but looking at Chiho, she said, “Don’t do this kind of thing again.”

"Why?" Chiho tilted her head; "Shouldn't it be a good thing that you two made up?"

“If Natsugiri had come to me on her own, that would have been a good thing. But it’s not like that now; it was you, Chiho, who made Natsugiri come to me.”

As he said this, Aoi's expression became inscrutable.

Chiho also had a strange expression on her face: "Did he tell you that I asked him to make up with you?"

Aoi nodded.

"This is really—"

Chiho was a little speechless. She looked Aoi up and down and asked inquiringly, "So, Aoi, can you tell me what it is about him that you like?"

Asahi frowned and said, "If you like someone, you just like them. What reason do you need? You start out as friends, but one day when you suddenly realize you like someone, all the feelings just come rushing out at once."

"There's no reason needed, I just like it."

"I don't understand what you're saying, Aoi," Chiho said, resting her chin on her hand. "But if that's what you think, why did you suddenly make up with him?"

Aoi Asahi didn't tell Chiho the specific reason, only saying, "Because of some special reasons."

Chiho smiled and said, "Well, that's a good thing, Aoi."

Asahi Aoi reluctantly said, "It's barely a good thing, but don't do it again, Chiho."

"Mmm-hmm." Chiho nodded casually, then said, "I've thought of a good idea about the cultural festival."

"What good idea?" Aoi Asahi didn't understand why Chiho would say that.

Everyone has been talking about the cultural festival lately, but what each club will actually do on that day is still unknown.

Is it too hasty to decide now?

“Flowers!” Chiho said with a smile. “Don’t you think our club is too plain? I think it would be better to decorate it with some flowers. It would also be more attractive and more like a club with lots of girls.”

"But isn't that a waste of money?"

Aoi hesitated for a moment.

"My family is not short of money," Chiho said with a smug smile.

“Then let’s just do it your way, Chiho,” Aoi Asahi said.

“Then let’s do it this way.” Chiho nodded in satisfaction.

Aoi thought there was nothing else to do, and she prepared to pack her things and start class.

But Chiho suddenly said calmly, "I remember we went to a flower shop, do you remember?"

Aoi Asahi was taken aback, and she glanced at Chiho with a troubled expression.

"Should I tell her? It's just the flower shop, there shouldn't be any problems."

Thinking this, Aoi said, "Yes, there was indeed a flower shop, but it's closed down now."

"The shop assistants inside have all left, so even if we wanted to buy flowers, there was nothing we could do."

"Is that so?" Chiho sighed. "Oh, I see. I remember they said they were just temporarily closing down. It's really over now. What a pity."

She shook her head: "A-Kui, I remember the shop assistant there was a second-year student from our school, right? Do you remember her name?"

"I'll ask her if she knows any good flower shops, and I'll also ask her what kind of flowers to use."

Don't you remember?

Asahi asked softly, her heart beating surprisingly fast.

“No, no.” Chiho waved her hand and said, “I know what she looks like, but I’ve forgotten her name.”

The girl complained, "I don't want to go to the second grade and visit each class one by one. That would be too tiring and too conspicuous."

As Chiho said this, she smiled at Aoi Asahi and said, "That way, the whole school will know about me tomorrow."

Aoi looked at Chiho, then lowered her head again.

She said, "That girl's name is Tokisaka Chiharu."

"Okay, I understand." Chiho smiled at Aoi Asahi.

It seems like they didn't say anything, yet it also seems like they said everything.

Some people understand it, while others don't.

Around noon, Chiho went to see her teacher, Jun Yokokawa.

In the administration office, Chiho appeared very proper.

"Teacher Chun".

Chiho said softly.

Jun Yokokawa glanced at Chiho; she had originally wanted to ask Kai Natsugiri how her relationship with her was now.

But there were too many teachers here, and Jun Yokokawa was too embarrassed to gossip about his students' relationships in front of so many teachers.

So all I could do was ask, with a normal attitude, "What's wrong?"

"I need your help, Ms. Chun."

The girl smiled.

"What is it?" Jun Yokokawa tapped her fingers incessantly on the table; she had a constant urge to smoke.

"Could you help me find a girl named Chiharu Tokisaka? She's probably a second-year student."

Kirishima Chiho bent over and said, "Please, teacher."

Jun Yokokawa picked up his phone and fiddled with it for a bit before speaking to Chiho Kirishima: "She's probably in Class C of the second year, ranked twenty-third in the class. Her family isn't well-off, and she's been working part-time lately. Is there something you need from her?"

"Ask her some things."

Kirishima Chiho smiled, then bowed again and said, "Thank you for your trouble, teacher."

After saying that, he immediately ran out.

This approach left Yokokawa Jun feeling quite helpless.

"Students these days are really hard to manage."

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