After chatting with Miharu Taki Sakura for a while, Ayanokoji originally thought she rarely surfed the internet, so he deliberately told some popular online jokes, hoping to amuse her.
But after she listened, she would always be silent for a long time, then casually respond to Ayanokoji with interjections like "Mm" and "Oh," seemingly uninterested, which gave Ayanokoji a sense of frustration.
But since Miharu Taki Sakura didn't ask to hang up, Ayanokoji, in order to get closer to her, still bit the bullet and pretended not to notice, continuing to speak.
What Ayanokoji didn't know was that Miharu Taki Sakura on the other end of the phone had muted herself while Ayanokoji was speaking, giggling in bed with her phone, and only after she finished laughing did she quickly reply to Ayanokoji.
Unbeknownst to them, they talked on the phone for an hour. Ayanokoji only suggested ending the call when his phone was almost out of battery.
To Ayanokoji's surprise, Miharu Taki Sakura even seemed a little regretful before hanging up.
What the heck? She didn't find these jokes funny but still wanted to keep listening?
After hanging up, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka stopped thinking about Miharu Taki Sakura's strange reaction. He was even more curious about what Mibuomi Aoi wanted with him.
Could it be that because he used the Student Council to achieve his goals, he was jealous and wanted a share of the profits?
If he didn't ask for too much, it might not be impossible to agree to him.
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka didn't care about the small amount of money in the school. If he wanted to get involved, he could.
With his guarantee, the casino might develop faster.
However, if he still wanted to find Meari, hoping Meari would join his Zenshoukai, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka would definitely not give him a good look.
He wouldn't even give Miharu Taki Sakura's face.
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After school on Tuesday afternoon, the Chemistry Preparation Room casino had even more guests than on the first day.
Many people were still observing, but after seeing so many people getting cards, some of those observing couldn't help but join in.
No matter what, get a card first, and then think about the rest later. Fortunately, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka bought enough IC cards, otherwise, there might not have been enough cards to go around.
While things were booming next door, Ayanokoji was quite leisurely here.
Since he was meeting Miharu Taki Sakura today, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka simply hung a "Closed" sign on the door, and Kurume Laiwei, his "apprentice," also rushed over to help.
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka was waiting for his guests.
He didn't have to wait long. About twenty minutes after school, a tall girl with a high ponytail pushed the door open and walked in.
"Excuse me." She politely nodded to Ayanokoji.
She was Miharu Taki Sakura. Every time Ayanokoji had seen her before, she was imposing, but today her expression seemed a little worried.
"Miharu Taki Senior, you're here." Ayanokoji Kiyotaka greeted her with a smile.
"Ayanokoji..."
Seeing Ayanokoji's usual smile, Miharu Taki Sakura felt a sense of relief. She couldn't help but think of the jokes Ayanokoji told her yesterday, and a smile unconsciously appeared on her lips.
But she quickly realized that this wasn't good, immediately coughed lightly, and deliberately lowered her head to adjust her expression.
"I..." She looked up and walked closer to Ayanokoji. Just as she was about to speak, Ayanokoji waved his hand and smiled: "I know why Senpai is here, but please sit down and have a drink first."
"Now Aoi is standing outside..."
"Let him stay at the door for a while." Ayanokoji feigned reluctance and snorted: "If it weren't for you, Senpai, I wouldn't want to see that guy."
Miharu Taki Sakura knew that Ayanokoji didn't like Mibuomi Aoi at all. She smiled helplessly and sat down.
Since Mibuomi Aoi had said he was here to "apologize," waiting at the door for a while shouldn't be a problem.
"What would Senpai like to drink?" Ayanokoji asked with a smile.
"Juice, please. I still have things to deal with later, so I can't drink alcohol."
"That's a real shame..." A hint of disappointment flashed in Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's eyes, and he sighed softly: "If only Senpai could try a drink I mixed just once. I specially prepared it for Senpai..."
Seeing Ayanokoji's disappointed expression, like a child who had carefully prepared for a performance, wanting praise, only to have the performance temporarily canceled, Miharu Taki Sakura felt a little unbearable.
"When I have time, I'd really like to try a drink you mixed."
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's eyes lit up: "Senpai, can you this weekend? I'll prepare well!"
"...Okay." Miharu Taki Sakura hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly: "I'm free this weekend."
Miharu Taki Sakura didn't dislike alcohol, but she didn't want to drink now due to work. If she had the chance, she would still like to try the cocktails Ayanokoji Kiyotaka mixed.
"Then it's settled!" Ayanokoji smiled happily, looking very much looking forward to it.
Miharu Taki Sakura was also a little happy. She thought highly of Ayanokoji and didn't want him to show that disappointed expression.
As Ayanokoji turned to get a drink from the bar, his lips curled slightly.
Very good. With just a few words, he had set a "date" with Miharu Taki Sakura. His "acting skills" were still excellent.
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka had not systematically studied acting.
But ever since he came to this world, he had been under surveillance at all times. To deceive his cheap father, he had to be constantly cautious, fearing he would make a mistake. He only relaxed for the first time after coming to Private Hyakkaou Academy.
Under high pressure, Ayanokoji's "acting" had integrated into his life. Making Miharu Taki Sakura believe he was a high school student who respected and admired her was a piece of cake, wasn't it?
Of course, Ayanokoji still had a good impression of Miharu Taki Sakura, otherwise, Ayanokoji wouldn't have had the patience to talk to her for an hour on the phone.
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka was not the type of scumbag who loved every person he met. He originally only looked at Miharu Taki Sakura with admiration.
But after hearing that she was Mibuomi Aoi's "fiancée" designated by her family, and that he had stripped her of power in the Beautification Committee, forcing her to handle official duties herself and be busy until after school every day with no time for herself, Ayanokoji felt pity for her.
Mibuomi Aoi was a "rebel." Soon, he might raise the banner of rebellion to "resist" the Student Council. Once he failed, Miharu Taki Sakura would be the first to be dismissed and purged.
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka was "for the greater good," determined to rescue this poor girl from her "cage."
That's right, this is a righteous act. Ayanokoji definitely didn't harbor any 'Cao Thief' intentions.
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