I won't be a loser.

Looking at Qingpu Mai beside him, Xianren smiled lightly and put the business card into his pocket.

"I'll try to contact him. Good night, Miss Mai."

Arriving at the bottom of the stairs, Xianren, who was standing on the side of the road, said goodnight to Qingpu Mai and walked towards the opposite side. As for Qingpu Mai, she looked at Xianren's back with a bit of loss, bit her lip, looked back at the apartment, and thought of Setsuna still taking a shower...

After hesitating for a moment, she silently calmed herself down and walked slowly towards the stairs. It would be better to go home and rest early.

When Xianren walked to the door of his apartment, Qingpu Mai across the street also arrived at the door of his house. When the two turned around, they looked at each other. Looking at each other, Xianren waved goodbye and entered the house first. Qingpu Mai then slowly pushed open the door reluctantly and entered the house.

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Cherry Blossom Season: 84. You are so direct, it is hard for me to agree to you.

"Boys and girls, form your own teams and do some warm-up exercises first."

During the physical education class, when it was time to divide into groups, Xianren slowly came to the side of Umetaro Nozaki and looked at the tall boy in front of him.

"Together?"

"Ah."

When the others started to exercise in groups, Kento and Umetaro Nozaki were also together, helping each other warm up. First, Kento helped Umetaro Nozaki move around and do some exercises. The other person's tall stature made Kento feel what weight meant when he pressed on him.

His body, which was originally quite relaxed, suddenly tensed up when he hooked his arms around Nozaki Umetaro and carried him on his back. His body couldn't help but shake a bit, but fortunately he reacted in time and stabilized himself.

Otherwise, you might have to go to the health room.

"Are you okay?"

Noticing that Xianren's body seemed to be unstable and shaking, Nozaki Umetaro couldn't help but ask Xianren with concern.

"Don't force yourself, just pretend a little."

"No, it's nothing. I just wasn't paying attention. I didn't expect Nozaki-kun's body to be stronger than I thought."

"Is it really okay?"

"it's okay no problem."

After the initial shaking, Umetaro Nozaki did not feel any weightlessness shaking during the following warm-up. He and Kento successfully completed the warm-up exercises. Then, at the teacher's request, they began running circles around the gymnasium.

Even though he was reluctant, Xianren, who was just a student now, did not want to appear too eccentric, so he just followed everyone quietly, lined up, and started jogging indoors.

After running three laps, some people picked up the basketball and continued exercising, while a small number of people sat quietly on the side of the court, watching those energetic students playing basketball. Xianren was obviously not among the energetic group, and sat down quietly on the side.

Looking at the young boy who was enjoying his youth, Xianren leaned against the wall of the venue, his eyes blank and a little dazed, thinking about his future life plan.

"The publisher must first complete the work, and will that publisher really accept a work of this kind?"

After all, it was Qingpu Mai's good intention, so Xianren decided to contact the other party when the time comes. If the other party doesn't mind, he can try to publish it in the "Kainingsha" recommended by Qingpu Mai. After receiving the royalties, he can consider other things.

"So, for now, we still have to finish the work first?"

"What work?"

Compared to Nozaki Umetaro's weight, his light body pressed against Kento's, causing Kento, who was leaning against the wall, to sway left and right, and he turned around to look at Ichika beside him.

"Aren't you going to play basketball?"

"That's what I was thinking, but seeing you sitting here all alone, Xianren, I felt a little concerned, so I came to check on you. As soon as I got here, I heard you say something about 'finishing a work.' Could it be that... Xianren is also a painter?!"

"..."

Although he seems somewhat similar to a painter, Xianren's profession is completely different. I don't know why Ichika would make such a guess.

“Why a painter?”

So he directly asked the girl next to him, wanting to know the basis for her judgment.

"Hmm? Because Kento always feels that there's something fishy about his relationship with Sawamura-san. Didn't Sawamura-san join the art club? I heard she was a talented girl who won awards in competitions before. So Kento must be a painter, right?"

There was absolutely no factual logic, and the reasoning was based solely on feelings, which made the wise man speechless for a moment. He was silent for a moment before he let out a slow sigh.

"What's wrong? Why are you sighing? You're still young, aren't you? Sighing often makes you look old easily."

The girl's slender fingers gently touched Xianren's cheek. From an outsider's perspective, the two seemed to have a close relationship, almost like a couple.

Eriri, who was sitting far away, was chatting with the girl next to her, but her eyes were always on Kento. When she saw Ichika making intimate gestures towards Kento, she couldn't help but bite her lips, which made Hinami Aoi, who was standing next to her, stunned. She followed Eriri's gaze and looked in the direction of Kento. Seeing the intimate gestures between Ichika and Kento, she couldn't help but blink.

When she looked at Eriri again, Hinami Aoi's expression suddenly became playful.

"Hey, Sawamura-kun, are you interested in Miyamizu-kun?"

"Ok?"

After hearing what Hinami Aoi said, Eriri gradually withdrew her gaze. She was in a bad mood and her eyes fell on the short-haired girl next to her. She pursed her lips and chose to deny it.

"It's nothing serious. I just care about him because he helped me before. Don't get me wrong, it's not... not love."

When she said "I don't like you", her voice was so low that it was almost inaudible. Hinami Aoi looked at Eriri's reaction, and her heart became as clear as a mirror. Looking at the girl in front of her, the gossip and girlish heart in her heart were suddenly aroused.

"Really? Is Sawamura-kun really not interested in Miyamizu-kun? However, Nakano-kun seems to be very interested in Miyamizu-kun. Their relationship has been gradually heating up since the beginning of the school year. Now looking back, it feels like they are a couple."

"...He doesn't like this type of woman."

"Ok?"

Hinami Aoi's ears suddenly stood up, and she looked at Eriri with bright eyes.

"What? Miyamizu-kun doesn't like girls like Nakano-san? Oh wow~ Sawamura-kun seems to know everything~ Where did you get this information? Could it be that... you two really knew each other before school started, and just pretended to be strangers in school?!"

It sounded a bit outrageous and seemed like a very reasonable guess, so Eriri just remained silent and didn't react at all.

The matter between her and Xianren is very complicated.

She didn't want to explain anything to anyone else. She looked at Kento across from her, and Ichika leaning beside him. A faint light flickered in Eriri's eyes.

"I see, isn't he a painter?"

After some explanation, Kento simply denied his identity as a painter and repeated that he did not know Eriri before school started. Nakano Ichika beside him nodded, as if she believed it, but because it was too perfunctory, Kento didn't think that the other party really believed him.

However, just stop asking questions. It’s quite troublesome to explain.

"Xianren, which one do you think is more suitable for me, being an idol or becoming an actor?"

He leaned against the wall, staring at the boy playing basketball in front of him, trying to show off his prowess in front of the girls in the class. At that moment, he heard a voice in his ear, which made him tilt his head slightly and look at Ichika who was sitting next to him.

He didn't know why she suddenly brought this up, but his understanding of idols and actors emerged in his mind. From an experience point of view, actors seemed to be better.

"Being an idol is tiring, right? You won't have much time for school, and there are restrictions in various ways. Actors might seem a bit better than idols, but if you get a job, it'll probably be hard for you to continue attending school as a high school student, right?"

His eyes fell on Ichika, and Xianren looked at the girl with confusion.

"Why are you bringing this up all of a sudden? Are you planning on becoming an idol girl? That's a good idea. If you and your four sisters form an idol group, you'll probably be quite popular."

"No, not really. It's just that on the weekend, I received an invitation from someone on the road to join their firm."

"Um...the office."

Looking at Ichika who was smiling beside him, Xianren withdrew his gaze and looked back at the young boy who was sweating in the distance.

"Be careful. Many agencies are quite troublesome. Once you sign a contract, your freedom is gone. Plus, there are some pretty troublesome unspoken rules. Not many people become top idols, but many sink to the bottom and lose their precious youth."

His relationship with Ichika can be considered as friendship, but not that close. Kento doesn't think he has any right to comment on other people's opinions. They have only known each other for about a week, and he is not the male protagonist of the light novel. What right does he have to stop others?

Seeing that the sage reacted calmly and didn't seem surprised, and just casually pointed out some things that needed attention without even looking at her, Ichika felt a little disappointed.

Her body was already pressed against Xianren's, and after seeing Xianren's calm reaction, she pressed her body directly against him, put her arms around his neck, put her face close to his ear, and gently blew the wind.

"The reaction is quite dull. Doesn't Xianren want to be an actor or an idol? With Xianren's talent, he can surely become famous easily, right? Then, we can become the golden couple on screen?"

"I don't have such an interest. I have no interest in living under the gaze of others."

Xianren, whose neck was embraced by Ichika, stretched out his hands, pushed Ichika's hands away, and supported her forehead with one hand, letting Ichika get off him.

Even if they have a good relationship, such intimate behavior in front of so many people is not what a wise man wants to see.

Seeing Xianren who was not shy at all, Ichika's mood could not help but fluctuate. There was still a faint smile on the corner of her mouth, but she had already made her own choice in her heart.

"I understand. Then, let me be the light that illuminates the future of the wise!"

"unclear meaning."

Xianren, who had no idea what Ichika was talking about, slowly stood up.

"Let's stop here. It's time to gather. We have to go back to the classroom for class later."

Xianren stood up and walked towards the crowd. As for Ichika, she sat there, watching Xianren's back gradually going away. She slowly stood up, patted her sports shorts lightly, and followed Xianren's footsteps, staying close beside him.

"Don't you think about it?"

"Not consider."

After a whistle, everyone gathered together, rearranged themselves into teams, counted the number of people, and were about to leave. However, it was the physical education teacher's reminder that reminded them that it was Xianren's turn to tidy up and clean here today.

"Eh?"

After being reminded by someone nearby, Xian finally reacted and looked at Eriri not far away with some surprise.

When Yoshii Akihisa and Sakamoto Yuji passed by, they reached out and gently patted Xianren on the shoulder with a subtle look in their eyes. As for Ichika, the goddess, she moved closer to Xianren and asked softly.

"Do you need me to stay and help?"

"........No."

After hesitating for a moment, Kento looked at Ichika and rejected her kindness. After the other students and teachers left the gymnasium, Kento looked at Eriri who also stayed not far away.

"I'm going to put the basketball in there."

"Ah."

Eriri responded softly and lowered her head silently. As for Kento, he picked up the two basketballs on the ground and slowly walked towards the storage room in the gymnasium. Eriri, who was standing aside, looked around and silently set her eyes on Kento.

Looking at Xianren's gradually receding back, she bit her lips lightly, and slowly followed Xianren, walking towards the storage room.

He pushed the door open and walked into the slightly dim storage room. He saw the iron frame containing the basketball and casually put the basketball into the frame. When Kento turned around and was about to leave, he saw Eriri who had followed him to the storage room.

"Hmm? Looking for a broom?"

"......"

The girl lowered her head and said nothing. She silently closed the door of the storage room and leaned against it, blocking the way out.

"........"

Looking at the girl's actions, even if the wise man was slow-witted, he had already realized that something was wrong. He looked at the girl in front of him and opened his mouth.

"Class is about to start. Is there anything you need?"

"........"

The answer to the wise man was still the girl's silence. The blonde girl just stood there quietly against the door, which made the wise man helpless. He walked slowly towards the girl, came in front of the girl, stretched out his hand, and was about to ask Eriri to move aside a little, but the girl also stretched out her arms and hugged the wise man in front of her.

The sudden 'attack' made Xianren's whole body stiffen. He slowly lowered his head. The girl buried her face in his chest, leaving him a little at a loss for a moment.

"Um... Eriri-san?"

"marry......."

"what?"

He seemed to hear some low murmurs, but the wise man didn't hear them clearly. Confused and embarrassed, he looked down at the girl in his arms, holding up his hands, not knowing what to do.

"Marry me!"

The girl buried her face in the sage's arms, with a look of shame and anger on her face, and shy tears in the corners of her eyes, she shouted to the sage in a voice that could break the eardrums.

The sudden request also made the wise man fall into a brief period of confusion and blankness.

He wondered for a moment if he had heard it wrong...

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