I refuse to be a plagiarist

[The weather is already hot, and seeing this, I suddenly feel like I have no appetite. ]

I looked at the dark crowd in front of me helplessly.

Because of his cultivation last night, Hasegawa today was not as mentally and physically fit as usual, and did not have enough energy and strength to start a fight with his alumni in front of the canteen.

The chirping of cicadas in the trees made him even more irritated in the heat wave.

However, just as Hasegawa was about to return to the classroom to catch up on some sleep, a playful figure suddenly ran up behind the boy, reached out his hand, and gently patted his shoulder:

"Hey~Hasegawa-san!"

What comes into view is a playful and cute face. Just a simple smile can make people subconsciously feel a sense of sunshine and reliability.

And because of her fast running just now, the gently swaying black short hair made the girl look even more playful.

——Yukinoshita Haruno.

The two people's eyes intertwined in the air.

Such a scene naturally attracted countless onlookers in the empty playground.

【It’s troublesome...】

Even Hasegawa had to admit that the girl in front of him was an absolute beauty who could attract the attention of countless passers-by wherever she went.

However, facing the crowd who were watching him like a monkey show, he frowned slightly and subconsciously took a half step back, creating some distance between him and Yukinoshita Haruno who seemed to be about to stick to him:

"Is something wrong?"

"Ah~, what a heartless man...

If I have nothing to do, can't I just come and see you, huh?"

"I didn't say that.

Also, what does it mean to be a 'heartless man'? Please don't say it in such a way that it can easily lead to misunderstanding."

Chatting with each other in a random manner.

Just looking at the two figures gradually walking away, the classmates who had been watching them intently just now, began to smile with understanding amid the constant cheers.

Chapter 3: Lover? No, a bad friend

"Hasegawa, I saw you in class today, why do you look so listless?

Could it be that... did he secretly go out to play with some girl last night?"

His eyes kept looking at the other person's face.

Looking at that person's expression that remained calm, the girl tried hard to maintain a smile on her face, but a hint of seriousness suddenly flashed in the depths of her eyes.

I couldn't help but start to have doubts in my heart.

[Could it be that this guy really had... last night?]

As certain thoughts emerged, at this moment, the girl suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of frustration.

In short, it's very annoying.

Facing Yang No's extremely "burning" gaze, Hasegawa Hide also felt uncomfortable all over. Finally, he could no longer bear it and simply rolled his eyes at the other party in annoyance:

"Yukinoshita-san, what on earth have you experienced that makes you feel like I'm free every day?

Moreover......

Even if I had the time and energy, why would I give up other more meaningful things and go play with girls? "

There was a deep sense of exhaustion in his tone.

Hasegawa Hide and Yukinoshita Haruno.

When talking about the relationship between the two, we have to mention the time when they had just been promoted to Sobu High School.

It was an ordinary April.

Hasegawa applied for grants from relevant institutions and came to Sobu High School, which is said to have a good school spirit, at the suggestion of a good friend.

His plain attire made him inconspicuous in the crowd.

Compared to the highly-watched Yukinoshita Haruno, this young boy with a weak presence is completely the opposite extreme.

At that time, Hasegawa had just passed the stage of preparing the initial capital, and he was still thinking about how to work part-time after class to make a living. For him, who was under pressure, the so-called youthful love was nothing more than a boring act of wasting time and money for young people.

Even in the animal world, there has been such a conclusion: when survival becomes an unguaranteed problem, organisms will subconsciously reduce other relatively unimportant desires.

For example, the mating of animals on the African savannah, or the love between men and women in a bustling city...

Therefore, compared to other boys in the class, Hasegawa, who was obsessed with making money, remained calm and did not show such an enthusiastic attitude towards Yukinoshita, who was like a campus idol.

However, what he didn't know was that his calm reaction, which didn't seem like a disguise, naturally aroused the curiosity of the sinister young lady.

If the genders were swapped, then if it were placed in the description of a domineering president in ancient times, what President Yukinoshita was thinking at this time would probably be something like "Very good, woman, you have successfully attracted my attention."

However, for the relationship between the two, this first impression of each other is just a simple beginning.

What really made the two of them become close was thanks to a group of bad boys who formed gangs around the school.

As we all know, due to various unspeakable factors, in Japan's social relations, seniority bullying and school violence have unknowingly developed into an indelible and bad "traditional culture".

As a lonely and helpless "widower", Hasegawa Hide was naturally regarded as the best target for bullying by the bad boys around him the moment he stepped into the campus.

Although they also knew that it was unlikely to squeeze much money (pocket money) out of this poor boy, for this group of gangsters, having a human punching bag on which they could vent their anger at any time in the next three years would be quite interesting.

In addition to Hasegawa, who looks like a soft persimmon, Yukinoshita Haruno, who gets close to her out of curiosity, unfortunately becomes the target of the bad boys.

Although they knew that the other party might have a good family background, their inner greed and the fact that the target was hovering right under their noses every day made these bad boys gradually come up with bold and insane ideas.

Then...these hooligans who failed to estimate their fighting power paid the price for their actions.

Although Hasegawa Hide, who has built up a muscular body through part-time work, looks weak on the surface, his physical fitness has actually reached a threshold that is difficult for an ordinary high school student to achieve.

Coupled with the free-fighting skills that he had acquired since his first "battle" at a very young age, the bad guys who had blocked the classroom door not only failed to show off their power, but instead sacrificed their lives to create a heroic stage.

"Hasegawa was so handsome at that time.

When that group of bad seniors blocked the classroom door, the other students in the class huddled together, and I was also very scared.

You were the only one who stood up bravely and taught them a lesson they will never forget......."

As if imitating something, he waved his pair of small fists vigorously in the air.

However, facing the girl's expression of longing, Hasegawa did not feel any joy of being admired. Instead, he gradually revealed an expression as if he saw through everything, like a swamp jump fish.

[Are you kidding me?...]

[A guy like you, would you still be afraid? ]

In my heart, I sneered at Miss Yang Noi's reaction.

If I hadn't heard by chance from teacher Shizuka Hiratsuka in the office that the other party had practiced Aikido skills very well since childhood, I would probably have been fooled by this guy just now.

"Why, why are you looking at me like that?

Could it be that......Hasegawa-san has also reached the age of puberty? ! "

It seemed that she was frightened by the boy's eyes again.

Facing Hasegawa's wise gaze, Yukinoshita Haruno put her hands on her chest, narrowed her eyes slightly, and looked like she was ready to play the good guy card.

It's just a pity that in the face of her exaggerated reaction, Hasegawa Hide just replied coldly:

"Don't worry. No matter how horny I am, I won't pursue a 'Miss Fox' who is always thinking about playing tricks on people."

"Edo, playing with people's hearts and so on...Hasegawa, were you talking about me just now?

That’s too much!”

There was no embarrassment at all about being exposed.

Looking at the figure walking away quickly, the scheming young lady pretended to be "I'm very angry" and followed him like a follower without getting tired of it.

There is a restlessness called youth in the air.

A boring friend with whom I met by chance, this is probably Hasegawa's impression of Yukinoshita.

Chapter 4: The smarter you are, the more likely you are to have wild thoughts

"Honestly Hasegawa, if you are willing, I can provide you with a stable and comfortable job.

You are busy working in various shops after school every day. Even if you don’t feel tired, I feel sorry for you.”

In the classroom after class, the two people on duty were quietly cleaning the classroom.

Looking at the boy who was cleaning the dust from the eraser, Yukinoshita Haruno was tidying up the tables and chairs boredly while giving suggestions with anticipation.

As the eldest daughter of the Yukinoshita family, she has the capital and confidence to fulfill her promise.

However, facing her words, Hasegawa Hide's expression seemed a little indifferent:

“Feeling distressed?

I say, Miss, are you planning to set a trap for others again?

Also, I've told you so many times, please don't say weird things like this in school anymore."

Along with the slapping action, the dust on the eraser was broken free by the vibration and fell into the "open arms" trash can below.

Turning around and looking at the girl's smiling face that revealed a hint of mystery and shrewdness, Hasegawa sighed softly and suddenly felt deeply powerless.

She is so beautiful, comes from a good family, and can even be said to be multi-talented.

But why...why is it that he has such a bad taste of playing tricks on people?

Place the organized tools neatly in their proper places.

If the fact that he single-handedly subdued a group of bad guys only showed the tip of Hasegawa Hide's budding talent, then the girl in front of him who kept sticking to him, Yukinoshita Haruno, had completely made him a famous "celebrity" in his grade.

Middle school students often have a keen sense of smell when it comes to love issues.

In everyone's eyes, the interaction between the two of them on weekdays is just the flirting between a young couple, and after all the trouble, they all feel full.

But only Hasegawa and Yukinoshita, the parties involved, knew that the rumors circulating among their classmates were completely false.

The two were just ordinary friends. Even if we looked deeper, they were at most bad friends who often bickered and played games with each other.

That’s right, it’s gaming!

Take Yukinoshita Haruno's proposal just now. Judging from the literal meaning, it seems to be just care and concern between friends.

The former uses the resources at hand to provide the latter with a more convenient way. No matter how you look at it, the latter should feel grateful for the former's help.

But this is not the case.

In fact, a similar conversation had taken place between the two a long time ago.

At that time, Hasegawa Hide didn't quite understand the bad taste of girls, so when faced with Yukinoshita Haruno's proposal, he was just a little anxious, then happily agreed to the other party's proposal, and vowed to treat the other party to a meal afterwards.

However, when he rushed to his workplace after class, the scene he saw made Hasegawa Hide's gratitude towards the girl instantly disappear.

The pink light makes passers-by feel light-headed without them realizing it.

The job the girl provided him was actually a gigolo nightclub that was doing fairly good business.

All kinds of flashy men, wearing carefully groomed and gorgeous clothes, stood there, quietly waiting for customers to come.

When he saw this scene, the young boy, who was not very worldly-wise, ran back to his rented single room without a second thought.

"Oh...it's been so long, and you're still angry about that.

Didn’t I tell you? It was just a misunderstanding.

Besides, the treatment there is obviously quite good......"

He clasped his hands together and gave a flattering smile to the boy in front of him who was frowning slightly.

But hidden behind this smile was Yukinoshita Haruno's somewhat reluctant regret.

Just as Hasegawa imagined, the reason why the young lady recommended him to work in such a place was because of her own selfish motives. As long as Hasegawa was willing to walk into that store, within half an hour, he would receive a service order from the young lady of the Yukinoshita family...

"So, are you still going to work in that store later?

I heard someone say today that the ice cream there seems to be quite good, how about... "

An eager look appeared on his face.