I'm in a real religion, why are all the people who confess to me girls?

"Not at all, it's my honor to meet Miyako, who is quite famous at school. If Kiryuin hadn't said she knew you, I wouldn't even have had the courage to write to you."

After a brief exchange, Tianyin ordered new drinks and desserts.

As Shiratori watched Tenon gracefully sipping her red tea, a strange light flashed in his eyes.

"I had heard before that Miyako came from a prestigious family, and now that I see her, she really does have the demeanor of a rich young lady. It's truly enviable."

Tianyin narrowed her eyes quickly. Just from those words, she already knew about 80% of the other party's intentions.

"Not at all, it's just that my family is quite particular about etiquette. I wonder what brings you here today, Shiratori-senpai?"

When the topic came up, Shiratori's cheeks flushed slightly, and she gently bit her lower lip, looking as if she was making a difficult decision.

"I...I hope..."

"Welcome! What would you like to drink?"

The shop assistant's greeting interrupted Shiratori's words. Shiratori glanced at the shop assistant with some dissatisfaction, but when she turned back, her face suddenly turned into a shy and bashful expression, giving people the feeling of first love's heart-fluttering excitement.

However, Tianyin, whose tastes had long been spoiled by the girls around her, only glanced at Bai Niao and let it pass.

Seeing that Amane didn't react to his most effective methods of attracting the opposite sex, Shiratori began to doubt whether Amane really liked girls as rumored.

However, she had only just managed to meet Tianyin once in a long time. Regardless of whether Tianyin liked girls or not, for her, it was already a done deal, and she had no choice but to go for it.

"I want to ask Miyako-kun to go out with me!!"

After a moment's thought, Shiratori opted for the most direct straight-ball attack.

Upon hearing Shiratori's confession, Tenon first put down her teacup, then casually placed her arm on the table, resting her chin on her palm, and stopped when she was only about 20 centimeters away from Shiratori.

"Does Shiratori-senpai mean she likes me?"

"Of course! I've heard a lot about you, Miyako-kun, from Kiryuin-kun, and I've also witnessed your outstanding performance in the special exams. Every time I think of you, Miyako-kun, my heart races. I hesitated for a long time before finally mustering the courage to confess to you..."

"So you know that I already have a boyfriend?"

"Are you talking about the rumored Horikita-san and those people? It's okay, I believe you, Miyako Amane, know very well that high school romances are very difficult to last. Most of them are just based on novelty and don't really reach the level of love or affection. At most, they're just dating because they like or admire each other, and then they start a relationship as a way to prove that they didn't waste their high school years. In the end, when breakup season comes, everyone still goes their separate ways. I don't deny that some people do make it to the end, but I don't think you, Miyako-san, are that kind of person."

Shiratori smiled slightly, picked up the slightly cooled red tea in front of her and took a sip, but her eyes never left Tenon's face. She wanted to see the expression she was looking forward to on Tenon's face.

Unfortunately, Tenon's face remained expressionless, as if nothing Shiratori said could move her or evoke any emotional response. This caused Shiratori to feel a sense of frustration.

"Does Senior Shiratori have any basis for her claim?"

"Everyone can see this at a glance. It's impossible for a normal person to maintain romantic relationships with several or even a dozen girls, right? I'm sure you've heard the rumors about yourself, Miyako-kun. If they were true, not only girls, but even boys would die because of it."

Shiratori clearly didn't believe that Amane could have a future with those girlfriends.

I think Tianyin and the other girls are just 'playing around'.

If that's the case, why can't she join them? Those people couldn't have gathered around Tenon for no reason; they must have received something from her. They might have even promised to use the power of the Miyako family to help them get into good schools or large companies.

Otherwise, what girl would like another girl for no reason? Are you out of your mind?

Tianyin smiled and shook her head.

"What will I gain and what will I need to give up if I date Shiratori-senpai?"

"Oh dear, we're dating, why do you make it sound like we're doing some kind of transaction? I'm not that kind of person."

"Eh? So Shiratori-senpai doesn't ask for anything? That's perfect, let's start dating now?"

"Wait, please wait a minute! I, that's not what I meant. It's not that I don't want anything... I still have some things I'd like to trouble you with, Miyako-kun."

When Shiratori saw that Tenon agreed so readily, she quickly interrupted. She wasn't someone who was truly without any selfish motives and simply fed meat to Tenon because she was good-looking.

Tianyin remained silent, simply watching Bai Niao calmly. She had long known that Bai Niao was using the guise of dating to try and get something from her, which was why she deliberately wanted to force her to make her demands.

"Actually... I'll just be frank, our Class B, under the leadership of those boys, has performed terribly. Although it sounds like we're not far from Class A, we are still far behind Class A in terms of class points, leadership skills, and overall class strength. It's very likely that we won't be able to return to Class A until graduation."

Bai Niao paused deliberately at this point, and after seeing that Tian Yin did not show any disgust or aversion, she couldn't help but feel secretly pleased. She had made her point so clearly and Tian Yin hadn't interrupted, which meant that Tian Yin could definitely accept this behavior. She thought to herself, how could the group of girls surrounding Tian Yin gather around her without any demands?

After composing himself, Shiratori continued speaking.

"My purpose in coming to this school is to get into my dream school. Gao Yu's recommendation letter can help me get an interview and admission directly, which is why I came here. But judging from the current situation, unless a miracle happens, my dream is almost impossible to achieve... But if you, Miyako-kun, are willing to help me, this dream may still be possible. In return, I can spend time with you as your lover until graduation. I can do everything that lovers do~"

Tianyin naturally understood the meaning behind the white bird's meaningful suggestion.

To be honest, Shiratori's request wasn't difficult for Amane. She had given Horikita Manabu and Tachibana Akane blank recommendation letters before, and those letters were even more effective than the school's recommendation letters. In other words, if Amane wanted to, winning over Shiratori-senpai would be a piece of cake.

but……

What Tianyin hates most is when others try to use her to achieve something.

She can give, but you can't take.

If even dating has to involve interests, Tianyin could make sure that every girl lying next to her from now until graduation is a different one if she's willing to spend a little money. But what's the point of doing that?

Whether it's Shiratori or those who want to stand by her side, many people have misunderstood a certain logic.

That means the prerequisite for starting a relationship with Tianyin is that Tianyin likes her. Only if Tianyin likes her can the relationship progress. If Tianyin doesn't like her, then no matter how beautiful she is, Tianyin won't even glance at her. The initiative is always in Tianyin's hands.

As for saying things like "I like you, please go out with me," that won't work with Tianyin.

"I refuse."

Tenon's answer was decisive and straightforward, which left Shiratori momentarily speechless.

"Um... if you think my standards are too high, Miyako-kun, we can start dating first..."

"There's no need for that."

"Why? You have to give me a reason that I can accept."

"Reason? I don't like you, is that reason enough?"

Even the most good-natured person would feel disappointed if the person they were confessing to said they didn't like them. Shiratori was no exception. Not only was she disappointed because she thought Tenon rejected her because she thought her price was too high, but she also felt that Tenon had used such an humiliating reason to reject her. This made Shiratori furious and embarrassed. She stood up, picked up the red tea on the table, and splashed it all over Tenon's face.

"Pah! Scumbag!!"

After cursing at Tenon, Shiratori picked up her bag and walked towards the door without looking back. Just then, Shiratori suddenly tripped and fell to the ground. Caught off guard, Shiratori crashed headfirst into the solid ground, face down, looking utterly pathetic.

"Are you alright, classmate?"

Seeing Shiratori fall, the shop assistant rushed over to help him up, but was pushed aside by the angry Shiratori. Shiratori rubbed his forehead and struggled to his feet, glaring fiercely at the girl leisurely drinking coffee beside him.

"You tripped me on purpose, didn't you?"

Although Shiratori was furious, she wasn't stupid. If she started arguing or even fighting with the other party right away, she would lose the upper hand. Moreover, Tenon was watching from the side, and the more disheveled she looked, the happier Tenon would be. Therefore, she had to take the most cautious approach.

The girl wearing a bear hat stood up from her seat, picked up her scalding hot latte, and splashed it directly onto Shiratori's face.

The white bird screamed in agony as it was scalded, a sight that left the electrician completely dumbfounded.

"It's so hot! Who are you? Are you crazy? Ouch, my face... Quick, give me a tissue! It's burning me!"

Seeing Shiratori hurriedly wiping his latte face with a tissue, the girl took out a black glove from her pocket and slapped him across the face.

Snapped!

A sharp slap echoed through the shop like a thunderclap, instantly silencing the entire café. Apart from the faint chirping of birds outside, there was no other sound.

This time, not only the shop assistants, but even Shiratori, who was crying out in pain just a second ago, was stunned by the slap.

She had only been tripped, so why did the other person go crazy, first throwing hot coffee at her and then slapping her? She didn't remember ever messing with such a ruthless person.

"Who do you think you are to dare throw things at her?"

Upon hearing that all-too-familiar voice, Shiratori quickly looked up at the other person's face.

"Kiryuin-kun... let me explain..."

"roll."

Under Kiryuin's cold gaze, Shiratori dared not utter another word in defense. He hurriedly picked up his bag, turned around, and fled the cafe in a panic.

Kiryuin spat at Shiratori's retreating figure before approaching Tenon.

Tianyin, with her hair still wet, was watching Guilongyuan, who was angry with her, with great interest.

Kiryuin, who was still angry, couldn't help but laugh when he saw Tenon's wet appearance.

"Hahahaha, Miyako Amane, you've finally met your match! If the media finds out that the Miyako family's eldest daughter got soaked, it might become big news the next day!"

As he spoke, Kiryuin took off his gloves and casually tossed them onto Amane's desk. Then, he took out a tissue from his pocket and carefully wiped the water stains off Amane's body.

"If the media knew that the young lady of the Kiryuin family was so gently wiping away the tea stains for me, it might even make the news, right?"

Tenon picked up a macaron and held it to Guilong's mouth. Just as Guilong was about to eat this reward for his hard work all day without any hesitation, Tenon bit the other half of the macaron with her teeth and then gestured to Guilong.

Kiryuin glanced guiltily at the shop assistant behind him who was wiping the floor, then quickly bit off the other half of the macaron.

The fleeting softness and heat lingered in Tianyin's memory for a long time...

"I spilled the latte, so I'll clean it up."

Seeing Kiryuin run off to take over the cleaning tools from the shop assistants and start cleaning up the stains he had made, Amane remembered Marina's evaluation of Kiryuin.

"Although that child is a bit willful and has a bad temper, Maple is undoubtedly a good girl."

……

By the time Amane and Kaede finished cleaning the cafe, it was almost noon. Along the way, Kaede kept nagging Amane to pay for her gloves and latte, which drove Amane crazy. In the end, she finally quieted down after Amane forced her to shut up a few times, afraid that her classmates would see her.

Amane first went back to her dormitory to get some clothes that Horikita had washed and stored there as temporary changes of clothes, and then went to Kaede's room.

Just as Maple was about to enjoy her cup noodles, she opened the door and saw that Tianyin had appeared in front of her again. Her first reaction was to cross her arms and quickly distance herself from Tianyin.

"It's...it's still noon!!! We have to wait until tonight to do...tonight!"

Tianyin rolled her eyes at Fenghua, who looked like a frightened little rabbit. Was she really that scary? Besides, she wasn't the kind of person who only knew how to hold a girl's hand. She came here to cook her a decent lunch, but she didn't expect Fenghua to think of her like this.

Really...

Yes, maple flowers like the night...

"What? You're going to cook for me? Has the sun risen in the west?"

Maple deliberately looked out the window, while Tianyin, who was already wearing an apron, popped a 'well' shape onto her forehead.

"Why are you making such a fuss over a meal I made for you? If you're not going to eat it, I'll take it back and give it to my Lingyin."

"Eat! Why wouldn't you eat! I really helped you get revenge today! This is what I deserve!"

Seeing Feng Hua's self-righteous posture with her hands on her hips, Tian Yin shook her head helplessly.

"Don't just stand there, come and help me prepare the food."

"Huh? You're treating me to dinner and you expect me to do the work?"

"Just tell me if you want to eat or not."

"...Prepare the ingredients then."

With the help of Fenghua, Tianyin quickly prepared a large table of delicious and visually appealing dishes.

Unlike the mainstream stewing, boiling, frying, and grilling, Tianyin specializes in stir-fries and desserts. Although she can cook other dishes as well, she put in a lot of effort to treat Fenghua.

So much so that as soon as Fenghua got her chopsticks, she started eating like a glutton, looking like she'd just eaten a first-grader's cup noodles and bread—it was unbearable to watch. Before Tianyin's soup was even ready, Fenghua was already getting refills. Only after Tianyin was about to start eating, with rice grains still stuck to the corners of her mouth, did Fenghua finally say, feigning seriousness, "I'm starting!" Tianyin's eyelids twitched uncontrollably. This girl had absolutely no sense of gratitude! No wonder she'd always had such bad luck…

"By the way, are you still on good terms with Horikita?"

Maple, who had already eaten four bowls of rice, suddenly stopped and asked a question that left Tianyin puzzled.

Before Tianyin could answer, Fenghua laughed self-deprecatingly.

"Ah, I would ask such a stupid question. Isn't it obvious? The last time you came to my place was last year... Eh? Where are you going, Tianyin?"

"bath."

"Huh? Taking a shower? Here with me?"

"What else? Hurry up and eat. After you finish, remember to take a good shower. Oh, and if you have anything to do tomorrow, remember to cancel it today. I'm afraid you won't be able to get up tomorrow."

"??? Are you trying to kill me with your Omega stuff?"

Chapter 226: Arisu's Little Thoughts

The afternoon sun shone through the thin curtains into the slightly messy room.

Horikita came to the window and gently pulled back the curtains, and the warm sunlight instantly illuminated every corner of the room.

Looking at the messy blankets, the game console carelessly tossed in the small room, and the bishoujo magazine that Amane had somehow gotten her hands on hidden under the pillow, Horikita let out a long sigh.

Since coming back, she has become quite lazy. She was supposed to do a thorough cleaning of the room yesterday, but she was tricked by Tianyin's sweet talk... Humph.

So, Horikita had no choice but to postpone the spring cleaning until today. But to her surprise, Amane sneaked out early in the morning, and she didn't know what she was doing. However, Horikita didn't care too much. Anyway, Amane was either on a date or in someone's room, being all lovey-dovey. Horikita had already figured out Amane's routine. It was just that she had to do the spring cleaning by herself today, which was a bit of a hassle.