Super God: If I punch you, you will die

"You're really strict with yourself!" Oogami said with a smile to Karyu Reina. But had Oogami and his tsubou noticed Karyu Reina's feelings, her girlish heart? However, even in her dreams, Karyu Reina was very forgiving of Oogami. No matter what, Karyu Reina planned to continue waiting until the iron tree blossomed, and that would be the moment happiness would arrive.

"Ah He, sorry to keep you waiting. Is the counter alright?" A voice suddenly came, and it was so intimate.

Could it be Sister Wanli?

"Ah, Sister Wanli. Is this correct?"

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. This is our new employee, and he doesn't know much yet."

"Oh, it's okay."

Reina Kari ran away shyly, though she was also a little scared. After all, the more you like someone, the more you care about the people and things related to them, which is why she had such a strong reaction. But everything in front of her became more and more blurry, more and more blurry, and so blurry that it became distorted, making her feel a little dizzy.

A beam of light shone in.

Everything slowly returned to normal.

"Are you awake?"

"?"

"This is the infirmary! Don't sit up suddenly! That green bag is gone. I think she probably took it back after she found it! That bag really is Himeko's, right? Why is it in your hands?" Rather than hiding it, it's better to ask all the questions at once. That's Lin Yan's style. Besides, if he kept these things to himself, Kariyu Reina wouldn't feel good either.

Reina Kariyu probably didn't expect Lin Yan to ask such a direct question.

For a moment, I didn't know how to answer.

"Don't run away. Answer me, Kari. What do you want to do with Hiyo's bag? Are you trying to steal her things?" Actually, this question was just a provocation; no one would think that Kari Reina would do something as absurd as stealing.

"No!" Kariyuu Reina exclaimed loudly as expected.

But the next second.

She looked as if a bucket of water had been poured over her head; her expression was dejected, and she had a furrowed brow, seemingly lost in thought.

He paused for a moment before continuing.

"No, I just wanted to cause her a little trouble and hide her bag."

"Why? Because you've already given up, and the only way to beat her is by causing trouble for Riyo-san?" Lin Yan's words pierced the depths of Kari Reina's heart like a sharp blade, the pain spreading from that thorny wound to every corner of her body.

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"Why?!" Lin Yan's eyes were icy cold. Although he no longer possessed the destructive power of the Flame God, for a girl in her adolescence, this oppressive feeling was like the air suddenly being sucked out of her, making her feel suffocated and dizzy. It felt like being stared at by a cheetah in impenetrable darkness, by eyes that gleamed with light.

Kari visibly shuddered.

Lin Yan was also slightly surprised. Why was his emotions fluctuating so intensely? He had completely honed his composure and calm demeanor, but why was he so furious at a girl younger than himself at this moment? It was against common sense.

The girl in front of him looked like a frightened little white rabbit, which made Lin Yan feel a little pity for her. In fact, she was just confused for a moment. Especially teenagers, they are in the process of their budding youth, and their love is often immature at this time.

Driven by impulse, disregarding the consequences, they charged forward with all their might.

"Is it just because of jealousy? Are those things really that important that they would make you do something like this?! When facing Nissai-kun, can you really face him with a clear conscience?" Lin Yan's question was like a blade piercing through, and it was extremely precise.

Will you tell her?

She remained silent for a long time, her heart filled with immense turmoil, before finally uttering those words, as if she had used up all her strength.

"I wanted to cause trouble for her because of my pointless jealousy. Would you say that to Hime? You and Hime are very close! That's why you immediately realized that the bag belonged to Hime, and that's why you were so angry with me!" Kari glanced timidly at Lin Yan and asked in a barely audible voice.

Although such girls are usually carefree, they will still reveal their vulnerable side when it matters.

"Instead of telling my friend, I think it would be better to tell the expert. I feel like it would be more impactful."

"!?"

Karyuu's almond-shaped eyes widened; she seemed to have heard the most terrifying thing, her whole body trembling violently. Lin Yan also felt a pang of regret, wondering if he should have treated Karyuu Suzuna this way. After all, Karyuu Suzuna had only acted impulsively. If that person was the girl's entire world, wouldn't that mean the sky was falling?

"I was just kidding. I won't tell."

Suddenly, a huge weight lifted from her shoulders, and the burden in her heart vanished instantly. She had always tried her best to maintain her image in the eyes of the Oogami and her retainers. For her, telling the Oogami would indeed be a much bigger blow, and there might even be more serious consequences.

In this way, the most serious consequences are eliminated, and the others can be accepted.

“But that’s really what I think, Kari.”

Lin Yan immediately changed his attitude and softened his tone, speaking gently and persuasively to Kari Reina.

"Bullying others will only demean yourself in the end. Don't trample on the efforts and trust you've built up. It's incredibly disrespectful to someone who's worked so hard all this time. Anyone who can be smug about doing something like this is nothing more than a defeated dog who's given up on trying. But I don't believe you'll become like that. Even if you do win one day because of it, I don't think you'll be genuinely happy."

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In Lin Yan's memory, Suzuna Kari was not such a scheming and bad girl; she was serious about things and kind-hearted.

"Although we've only known each other for a month, I've been sitting next to you all this time and I think that although you're very competitive and have a cold attitude, you're very gentle and a determined workaholic. Just now, although you said I was angry, I wasn't angry. It's because I've seen you refuse to give up and work so hard all the way that I feel very sad rather than angry."

Shousheng felt a tightness in his chest again, but this time it was the pangs of an epiphany.

After Suzuna Kari fully absorbs Lin Yan's teachings, she will gain new insights into life and reach a new level. Isn't that what life is all about?

This is especially true for teenagers during their growth period.

"Please don't do such despicable things. You're still young. You have plenty of energy and time, right? Don't give up and keep trying."

"What do you know?!"

Shousheng suddenly became agitated and wouldn't allow Lin Yan to continue speaking.

Such emotional fluctuations are a very important characteristic of adolescence. In fact, Lin Yan had already anticipated this, so he did not show any surprise.

"We're clearly the same age! Why are you acting like you know everything?! It's ridiculous!" As if he had suddenly found an outlet, Shousheng poured out all the grievances in his heart like beans being poured out, all of which had been bottled up for a long time.

Lin Yan did not stop him.

In fact, rather than keeping it inside, it's better to vent it out like this.

It's like scraping the bone to heal a wound.

Treat the root cause.

That is the optimal choice.

"I tried so hard! But I just can't win! And what do you mean I can't win? Nobody even considers me a competitor! I can't beat Moeka in sports! I can't beat Nissou in school! I'm working so hard, why do they both act like nothing's wrong?! Why is it that nothing I do goes smoothly?! No matter how hard I try! No matter how hard I try! No matter how desperately I try..."

Shousheng's voice was trembling with tears, but her naturally strong-willed nature still made her somewhat resistant. She wished she could sew her mouth shut immediately; how could she have been so easily tricked into revealing her true feelings? What kind of magic had this person cast on her to make her so gullible?

Kari considered himself a person with self-control.

I won't be led by the nose by others.

At least he wouldn't be led by the nose without even realizing it. Hunting resisted this, feeling a wave of shame wash over him.

Shousheng turned her back, not wanting Lin Yan to see her disheveled appearance.

Lin Yan subconsciously ruffled Suzuna's hair. Such a doting gesture might even seem a bit ambiguous to others.

This gentle action did indeed calm Suzuna Kariyu down a bit, and her mood finally calmed down a little.

"Even if your efforts don't yield results, it doesn't mean they're meaningless. You're just finding it hard to see because you're comparing yourself to others. Your efforts are indeed contributing to your growth. I think that kind of growth is the reward. It's not just about rankings compared to others. Don't ignore this and start giving up on yourself. Don't deny it by saying it was meaningless. You worked very hard, and you achieved tangible results. So, stop belittling yourself."

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Lin Yan's patient guidance was like a timely rain, nourishing Suzuna Kari's heart and revitalizing her parched soul. It was also like a ray of sunshine, dispelling the darkness and gloom in Suzuna Kari's heart and gradually helping her to emerge from it.

Suzuna Kariyu burst into tears, finally releasing all her emotions.

After a while.

Suzuna Kariyuu sobbed as she calmed down.

"Calm down?"

"Huh? What did you say?" Suzuna Kari's eyes were red and swollen, and her eyes were full of bloodshot veins, which really made people feel sorry for her.

No matter how stubborn she was inside, she was still a pitiful young girl at heart.

"You really worked very hard!"

"Let's not talk about this anymore!"

"But I think Hiyori-san is also working very hard."

"Oh."

"She does always act like it's none of her business, but she's staying in the staff room so late at school, isn't that because she's asking the teachers questions? Even though you say only you're having trouble, Hida-san has her own troubles too! She's clumsy." Lin Yan suddenly thought of Hida Chizuru's forced smile. She wasn't perfect. In some ways, this seemingly perfect girl had a 'flaw' that ordinary people couldn't even imagine.

"?"

Suzuna Kari looked puzzled. What did he mean by that?

What does 'clumsy' mean? Suzuna Kari really thought there was something wrong with her hearing, or that Lin Yan had some misunderstanding about the word 'clumsy'. She wasn't clumsy at all; she was the top student who had taken her place.

“I think you have some misunderstandings about Himyo. You haven’t spoken to her properly, have you? By the way, next time you have the chance, you’ll make her smile for you.” Lin Yan blinked and said to Kariyuu Suzuna.

This is something that Suzuna Kariyu couldn't figure out.

Why did Chizuru Himeragi smile at her? Was there some hidden meaning behind it? She looked at Lin Yan's expression, which seemed to say "it's a secret that can't be revealed," and there was a hint of smugness in it all.

"?"

"Try talking to her slowly and see what happens! She's quite interesting."

"Then I must go back."

"Take care on your way back after you calm down! Bye-bye!" After Lin Yan left, only Shou Sheng was left. She needed her own space to think things through. Giving her some breathing room was the best choice for her.

Otherwise, you'll experience indigestion.

"Hiyo-kun?" Hiyo Chizuru suddenly turned around.

Lin Yan saw Chizuru Himeragi in the dim light. Her whole body was blended into the yellowish hues of the twilight, so much so that Chizuru Himeragi didn't even notice Lin Yan's presence. Why was he standing at the school gate, looking like he was waiting for someone? Was he waiting at the school gate to see her about something? Was he deliberately waiting?

Is it something important?

or……

Is it related to the matter of Suzuna Kari?

Why are you standing here?

"Lin Yan, I'm waiting for you."

"?"

“There’s something that’s been bothering me,” Hino replied. “I just can’t figure it out, so I wanted to ask you directly, which is why I’ve been waiting here.”

"Why?" Hino continued, "Why is Kariyu-kun carrying my bag?"

"!"

"I saw Kario carrying my bag, and I thought of many reasons, but..."

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"To be honest, the only answer that comes to mind is 'she stole it away,' which I really can't understand. Lately, I've been making eye contact with her a lot, and when we do, I think I've made a conscious effort to smile at her, and I feel like our relationship has improved. So, I really can't understand what happened this time."

Chizuru Himeragi was incredibly slow to realize things; she couldn't even discern the murderous intent in Suzuna Kari's eyes, instead feeling that their relationship was growing closer. This was truly a case of being utterly clueless, and in a way that was unprecedented and unparalleled.

On the contrary, it was Suzuna Kari.

Like a small balloon that has exploded.

One glared angrily, while the other thought it was a friendly greeting; the two had absolutely no connection, or rather, they were from two different dimensions. Moreover, Lin Yan guessed that what angered Kari Suzuna every time was probably Himawari Chizuru's self-righteously kind 'smile'.

Lin Yan was truly at a loss for words, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

The distance between them was equivalent to the Himalayas. Is a girl like Chizuru Himiro considered naturally naive? Probably.

Moreover, Chizuru Himeragi thought she had received a response from Reina Kari, and became even more courageous in battle.

The younger generation is truly formidable.

Faced with such a sarcastic greeting and smile, it's no wonder that Reina Kariyu reacted so strongly; it only added fuel to the fire.

"Lin Yan, have you heard anything from Shou Sheng?"

"Because she felt that there were hardly any people around, and it would be dangerous to leave your bag unattended in that kind of place. So, she thought she would help you put it away and keep it safe."

An excuse that came to mind was not difficult for Lin Yan, but was it really enough? Would it backfire, causing the two to stray further and further from their original direction, accumulating more and more misunderstandings, and ultimately leading to irreversible consequences? Lin Yan pondered.