Therefore, people sing praises to youth and the friendships of youth.

After all, everyone loves beauty.

"Thank you, Yoyo and Rin. I'll talk to Reina tomorrow. If it doesn't work out, I'll figure something out then! I really hate this situation continuing. Thank you. I have the courage!" Tamaki Moeka finally smiled. Ever since the misunderstanding and conflict with Kari Reina, she had been depressed and gloomy every day. Even when she smiled, it was a forced smile, completely unlike this genuine smile from the inside out.

"It's been so long since I've seen you smile."

"can you?"

"The last time we had lunch together was the day your face looked really ugly."

"Don't tell me I'm ugly!"

"Then let's go back! Sorry for taking up your time so late." Lin Yan stood up and said to...

"I need to go to the court to tidy up."

"Let me help you!" Hearing this, the eavesdroppers outside were already starting to panic, since they would be discovered if someone left. The most flustered of all was Kariyu Reina. She was completely unprepared for being discovered and didn't know how to face it. She needed to be mentally prepared, since she had been dragged here by Inukai Akira and hadn't been prepared at all.

"Oh no! Quick, hide!"

"Where are you hiding?!"

"Hey! Kariyuu, don't push!" They were completely panicked, not only Kariyuu Rena but also the other two.

Yu Lai Moka was already very grateful to Hida Chizuru and Lin Yan for offering their help, so she politely declined with a smile, not wanting to trouble them any further.

"No need. I'm very strong, I can easily collect it by myself."

Tamaki had already reached the classroom door. Opening it, she saw the trio trying to escape or hide, each in their own comical way. The scene was truly unimaginable; Tamaki Moka never dreamed she'd see Kari Reina the moment she opened the door.

"What are you doing?"

Lin Yan asked.

Reina Kari turned to run away, but Moeka Tamaki suddenly called out to her, "Ah! Wait! Wait, Reina! Please!"

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Kari's figure stopped, and Tamara Moka faced Kari's back. She was a little nervous, but she kept reminding herself that she had made up her mind to have a good talk with Kari and to communicate properly to salvage this precious friendship.

"Your foot looks all healed! That's wonderful! Did you hear what I just said? Everything?"

Reina Kari felt a tremor in her heart, but she didn't turn around and remained silent. Moka Tamaki, unwilling to let it end there, continued speaking.

"I really do want to compete with you. Because of you, I was able to happily participate in club activities in high school. However, I hate it to end like this. You might think I've already hurt you, and I'm still saying these things to myself, but please, come back to the club, okay? Let's fight to the very end together. Let's play basketball together again, okay?"

"I've already told Mr. Ozu. I'm retiring now. My club activities are coming to an end." Unexpectedly, Rena Kariyu said this. Speaking of her retirement, Rena Kariyu was actually very sad, but she still held back her sorrow and said it.

After all, she also needed to give Tamaki Moka an explanation.

"But there's still a chance!"

"It's over!" In truth, Reina Kari was trying to convince herself, and even more so, to make herself give up, which is why she shouted so loudly. Only such a cathartic outburst could make her seem like she had made up her mind, which is why she shouted it out with all her might.

"Whatever! I finally made up my mind, don't mess it up for me!!" After saying that, Rena Kari could no longer stay there. She took several steps forward, striding away, completely ignoring the voices of Moka Tamaki calling her name behind her. If she didn't leave, she would definitely soften her heart.

"Ah, Ling."

"Kari-kun! I'll go watch the match! You two always talk so happily about volleyball, I'll go watch the match!"

Kari quickened his pace and finally left.

"I'm sorry. We did this without permission." Chaodi said to Yulai Moka. Both Axin and Axiao were Yulai Moka's good friends, and they would never do anything to betray her. Everything they did was for her sake.

The other party was working hard for her, and even if things didn't go as planned, their intentions were good, so Tamaki Moka couldn't get angry at all.

"So Kari's foot is healed already," Oogami Kazuya suddenly said quietly, his eyes fixed on the direction Kari Reina had left in the distance.

"What, you knew about this too?" Lin Yan asked.

"No, all I know is that she injured her foot. I don't know why or that she recovered."

“I see her every day, so at least I know her foot injury has healed! She was walking normally last Friday,” Inukai said.

"You have such sharp eyes!!"

“You’re getting so close to her, but your eyesight is really bad, class monitor.”

"Even if I'm very close to her, I'm only one seat away from you!" Oogami Kazutomi retorted, seemingly somewhat unconvinced. This made it sound as if Oogami Kazutomi didn't care about Kariyuu Reina, and he was suddenly annoyed, which is why he was so eager to argue.

Inukai was slightly taken aback. Just how slow-witted was this guy? He was practically a rare animal, a real oddity. Even Inukai Akatsuki was somewhat astonished by this kind of genius and his subject.

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近?

nearby.

Distance.

Is that what you mean? When Inukai Akira spoke of "distance" or "nearness," she wasn't referring to physical distance, but rather the relationship between them. Anyone with eyes could see that the relationship between Karyu Reina and Oogami Kazuomi was definitely not simple. Karyu Reina liked Oogami Kazuomi, and Oogami Kazuomi cared about Karyu Reina. How could someone like that not realize it? And Oogami Kazuomi is truly too oblivious; he didn't even notice something like this. Could it be that only the parties involved were unaware of their own feelings?

The Great God and his minister looked at Yu Lai Mengxiang and asked.

"Yu Lai, I don't know if I should tell you this, but if Kari finds out that I told her, she'll probably kill me. So I hope you can keep this a secret. Kari cried."

"!"

"It must have been the day after she got injured. You see, didn't Kario ask for leave one morning? It was after class that day. At that time, I didn't understand why she cried at all, but now I kind of understand. Your matter, the club matter, if she really didn't care, I think with that stubborn Kario, she wouldn't have cried." Oogami finally understood after thinking about this, and said with a wry smile, "So, what I'm not good at explaining is what she said just now, I think it definitely wasn't sincere."

"Rena and I are so happy! We have such great friends by our side!" Tamara Moka was even a little excited. Her smile was so beautiful that everyone smiled along with her, which was enough to prove one thing: everyone's efforts had not been in vain.

"Thank you everyone! Because of you, I've said everything I wanted to say!" Tamaki Moka's eyes brightened as she looked gratefully at Oogami and Shin.

"Thank you, Oogami-kun. I also think that what Rena said earlier wasn't sincere. She really is just putting on a brave face! Now, all we have to do is trust Rena and wait!"

Things suddenly became clear, and I believe everything will be alright.

This is the power of unity among friends. As long as you are of one mind, things will always be resolved, and any difficulties are only temporary. Even an adult like Lin Yan couldn't help but be moved by these things.

On their way to the station, Chizuru and Lin Yan walked side by side. Chizuru, still somewhat puzzled, asked Lin Yan.

"Did I do a good job? Although Tamara thanked me, they haven't made up yet, and Kario ran away. Did I carelessly ruin the balance between them again?"

"No, no, no. I think you did a great job! So good that I feel like I'm not needed!" Lin Yan was still a little worried about Himawari Chizuru. This girl was an absolutely wonderful girl, someone who deserved to be cherished. Lin Yan also hoped that she could have true friends as she wished.

Of course, they still had to leave after the experiment ended. Even so, Lin Yan believed that even after it ended, it would still be a beautiful memory, forever remaining in their minds, becoming the most beautiful scenery, sealed in their most cherished memories.

"That's good."

"But what you just said surprised me. I didn't know you had such an experience."

"You mean transferring schools? We haven't really had a chance to talk about it," Lin Yan said to Himawari Chizuru. Actually, this was based on other real experiences; he had transferred schools more than once, and each time he had to adapt to a new environment.

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"Whether I graduate or leave, I will never forget you. A girl as amazing and interesting as you leaves such a deep impression that I can't forget you even if I want to."

"Thank you. It's my honor," Chizuru Himejiro said to Lin Yan, and she meant it sincerely.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have triggered the reward condition by actively helping a friend. The reward is 50 Gold Fragments. At the same time, the host's chance of obtaining fragments increases accordingly with level, and the chance of obtaining Diamond Fragments increases by 100%.]

[Ding! Would you like to exchange for a diamond fragment or choose a chance to draw a prize?]

"lottery."

Having tasted success last time, Lin Yan didn't hesitate to abandon the option of directly exchanging fragments and opted for the lottery instead. He had initially thought it would be difficult, but things had gone smoothly so far. At this rate, obtaining the final fragment should be relatively easy. However, Lin Yan felt a strange sense of reluctance; compared to other worlds, this world truly was different.

[Rebirth Experiment Report] June 10th

With only a week left until the volleyball tournament, those involved gathered to frankly share their true feelings. What will be the outcome of this participant taking that step forward and shaping the results?

Time passed, and the days went by, but Reina Kariyu did not appear where she should have been—the club—while the competition was fast approaching.

The next day was the day of the competition.

The atmosphere within the team was extremely heavy, whether during training or rest. Smiles were rare on anyone's face; everyone seemed preoccupied and burdened with worries. Lin Yan couldn't fathom the girl's thoughts either. As they say, boys shouldn't try to guess what's on a girl's mind.

I really can't figure it out.

At that moment, I received a message from Chizuru Himeragi, which contained an awkward cat emoji.

"I'm so sorry! I can't help at all." Lin Yan replied with a message.

Soon I received a message from Chizuru Hitsugaya.

"Because you were there, I was able to talk to Tamaki-san. You made me feel at ease because I knew that even if I said something strange, you would stop me. Thank you so much. Tamaki-san said she believes in Kario-san and will wait for her. I believe her too."

Finally, there was the familiar "LOVE" awkward cat emoji. The first time Lin Yan saw this emoji, he was at a loss, no, it would be more accurate to say he didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

The contrast between the aloof demeanor of Chizuru Himeragi and the adorable, awkward cat emoji with the word "LOVE" is incredibly endearing.

Just then, my phone rang.

"Hey?"

"Hello? Mr. Lin Yan? Thank you for your hard work!"

It was Ye Ming, his voice as cheerful as ever, quite different from Lin Yan's mature and steady tone. Lin Yan continued listening, wondering what Ye Ming wanted to say.

"I called to ask about your plans for the six days. My plans will also be affected by yours. Do you have any scheduled activities?"

"My classmate Hino and I are going to watch a volleyball match."

"Oh!? A date!?"

Ye Ming was indeed very straightforward. Lin Yan was once again at a loss for words, amused and exasperated. Had this guy caught Onoya An's gossip? Had he become so nosy now? It seemed that a gossipy heart was the most contagious thing. Ye Ming, was that all he wanted to ask?

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"You're so fake! You must know everything, right?! This isn't a pleasant date situation!!"

"Ahaha! How rude of me. Of course I know. I hope Kario-kun will show up!"

Yoru couldn't help but feel a gossip vibe that was contagious from Onoya Anne, and a frivolous feeling similar to that of Oogami and Shin.

"Thank you, Mr. Lin Yan."

The tone shifted abruptly as Ye Ming suddenly spoke emotionally. Lin Yan, for the third time, was both amused and exasperated, wondering why Ye Ming was acting so unpredictably, just like a girl.

Why are you suddenly saying that?

"No, I just suddenly felt like thanking you."

"This is so absurd and disgusting!" Lin Yan didn't hold back; he couldn't stand Ye Ming's pretentious behavior.

See you tomorrow! Goodbye!

A sudden phone call, a sudden surge of emotion, and an unexpected request for thanks—all leading to a hasty, impulsive hang-up. Lin Yan felt he hadn't done anything, so there was nothing to thank him for. Why was that? And what did "see you tomorrow" mean? It was clearly the weekend; was Ye Ming also going to watch that game?

The second day of the competition arrived in the blink of an eye.

A multi-purpose gymnasium.

Ms. Ozu had arrived at the competition venue. Seeing Tamaki Moka warming up, she wanted to cheer her on. She called out to Tamaki Moka while looking around.

"Moka, where's Reina? Did you hear what she said?"

"No." Tamaki Moka denied it immediately, as if she was so eager to deny it that if she spoke even a little slower, she would be discovered.

"Oh? I called her home, but no one answered. I also tried looking for her at the venue." Mr. Ozu sighed regretfully, then said sadly, "She's already missed the first match."

The audience seats were on the second floor, and many people were already waiting for the match. Lin Yan, Ridai, Oogami, Asahi, and Inukai Akira were all eagerly watching the field, seemingly wanting to see Tamaki Moka as soon as possible, and also hoping to see the figure that might appear—Kari Reina.

However, he only saw Tamaki Moka and not Kari Reina, so there was inevitably some disappointment in his eyes. What he cared about most was that if Kari Reina came, it would mean that she and Tamaki Moka had reconciled. This was also Tamaki Moka's greatest wish.

Akira Inukai genuinely wanted Moka Tamaki to be happy; it was a strong desire and wish of his.

"So she really didn't come?"

"But there's still a match tomorrow, right?" Oogami Kazutomi still hadn't given up hope. He still believed in Kariyu Reina. She was a kind-hearted girl with a sharp tongue, definitely not the selfish type.

"Yes, there is." The other person's tone was hesitant, as if they were worried. After all, this competition was an elimination tournament. If the other person didn't make it through, then everything would come to an abrupt end, the competition would be over, and there would be no more to look forward to. "The format is an elimination tournament. If you lose, don't even talk about tomorrow, this match is over."

"!"

"However, I don't think we need to worry about this match!" To reassure everyone, he began to explain. Although the teams weren't vastly different in strength, Aoba possessed the overwhelming ace, Tamaki Moeka.

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