Looking at the restless students below, the teacher on the podium did not rush to announce the end of class, but instead set rules. Simply put, those who hadn't done their homework couldn't enter the classroom, which was reasonable.
"That's all I have to say. You won't listen to anything more. Just don't cause trouble during the break, and don't play by the river. Class dismissed."
Looking at a few students whose butts were already off their seats, the teacher on the podium shook his head. As the words "class dismissed" came out, the students who couldn't sit still quickly left, and in a blink of an eye, the classroom was half empty.
"Hayama, let's go home together~"
"Do you want to go karaoke after school? A new karaoke place just opened on Commercial Street, grand opening special, half price for everything."
"Oh, it seems so. Then let's go karaoke, Hayama, why aren't you saying anything?"
While packing their bags, two best friends sitting in the front row and on the right gathered around her, their faces filled with excitement, clearly looking forward to the upcoming holiday.
"Sorry, I can't go tonight. My boyfriend is coming to pick me up. Let's get together next time."
Shaking her head, Kitagawa Marin decisively refused her good friends' invitation, choosing her boyfriend.
It would be fine normally, but Hoshino Sora came specifically for her today. Leaving her darling husband aside to mess around with her girlfriends would not conform to modern female virtues.
"Hmm, Hayama, you're prioritizing your boyfriend over your friends! And when did you get a boyfriend? You didn't even tell us! Is he from our school or another school? How come there's no sign at all?!"
"Exactly! We said we'd be single together, but you secretly found someone behind our backs! So mean! Ugh…"
Hearing Kitagawa Marin's words, the two girlfriends who had been chattering beside her were shocked, their mouths wide open. They looked at each other, and both saw disbelief in the other's eyes.
The person ranked third on the school's hard-to-conquer list was now telling them she had a boyfriend?!
How were they supposed to argue with that?!
"I suddenly don't feel like singing karaoke anymore. Let me meet your boyfriend. I want to see what kind of guy managed to snatch our Hayama away! Does he have three heads and six arms?!"
"Me too, me too!"
Thinking of this, the two disheartened girls exchanged glances and both proposed meeting Kitagawa's boyfriend. It wasn't that they also wanted to know; they truly wanted to see what kind of amazing man could capture the unapproachable Kitagawa!
"You want to see him? Hmm, if it's just a quick glance from afar, I don't mind, but we're going on a date soon, so I can't bring you along."
Hearing her two friends, Kitagawa Marin thought seriously for a moment, then came up with a compromise that would allow them to see Hoshino Sora without disturbing their rare date.
"Okay, we'll just look from afar."
"As long as we can see him, we'll be satisfied!"
Hearing Kitagawa Marin's words, the two girls in front of her exchanged a glance and readily agreed. After all, they just wanted to see what her boyfriend looked like and certainly wouldn't ruin their date.
"Then let's go."
Looking at her persistent friends, Kitagawa Marin also harbored a desire to 'show off' deep down. After all, her boyfriend was exceptionally outstanding and worth boasting about!
Soon, the three left the teaching building one after another. As soon as they reached the playground downstairs, a noisy commotion caught their attention. When they went closer to look, it turned out a man was standing at the school gate, remarkably handsome and heroic, captivating most of the girls in the entire school!
Simply put, many girls were gathered at the entrance, staring at Hoshino Sora as if he were a monkey.
"Holy cow! This guy is so handsome!"
Looking at Hoshino Sora in the crowd, the young girl next to Kitagawa Marin couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, her eyes seemingly filled with little stars, an indescribable fondness.
"Hayama, Hayama, where's your boyfriend? Wait, could it be…?!"
Watching Kitagawa Marin walk directly towards the handsome guy in the crowd, her other friend first looked left and right, searching for her boyfriend in the crowd. Then, a possibility suddenly surfaced in her mind.
Perhaps, maybe, probably, this handsome guy came to find Kitagawa Marin!?
Ahhh! What's going on? Not only did Hayama secretly get a boyfriend behind their backs, but her boyfriend is also a super handsome guy! Damn, what's with this sudden sour feeling in my heart??!
"Tamako, pinch me quickly, am I dreaming? Hayama, Hayama, she's gone over to that handsome guy!"
"Gulp."
"It's not a dream, ahh, no, why?! Why did she find such a handsome boyfriend?! What's wrong with us, boohoohoo, it's not fair! It's not fair!"
Swallowing, the two friends stood there, utterly dejected, watching Kitagawa Marin, holding Hoshino Sora's hand, leave under everyone's gaze. Without boyfriends, they could only huddle together for warmth.
"Later, let Hayama introduce him to us. A handsome guy's friends should also be handsome guys! Her boyfriend must know handsome guys! When we have a joint party, maybe we'll finally find boyfriends."
"Right, there's still the joint party! Boohoohoo, Hayama has betrayed the organization too, darn it!"
"It's okay, it's okay, I'm still here."
The two girls hugged each other, and for a moment, the atmosphere was quite good, but no one noticed them. Everyone's attention was focused on Hoshino Sora and the others.
The girls blocking the school gate saw Hoshino Sora holding Kitagawa's hand and all showed expressions of heartbreak.
And as the two left, the girls blocking the entrance gradually dispersed.
"Where are we going on our date today? Home, the cinema, the mall, the zoo, or the aquarium?"
Looking at the handsome man in front of her, Kitagawa Marin said with eyes full of charm, her tone brimming with anticipation. It had been a long time since she had a proper date with Hoshino Sora.
So, when Hoshino Sora said he was coming to pick her up, she had already fantasized about all the day's events, including where they would date, what they would do, and what he would say to her. Countless subplots had already appeared in her mind.
"Aquarium, mall, and finally, home to watch a movie. How does that sound?"
Looking at the sweet and lively girl beside him, Hoshino Sora's eyes were filled with affection. There was nothing in the world more joyful than dating a beautiful woman.
Bathed in the envious gazes of passersby, Hoshino Sora held Kitagawa Marin's small hand, soft and comfortable. His gaze shifted upwards, and the girl was smiling innocently at him, her expression filled with an indescribable joy.
"I'm good with that! Let's head out now. Oh, by the way, put my backpack and flowers with you for now~"
"Okay."
Taking advantage of no one being around, Hoshino Sora directly put the backpack into his storage pack, then led Kitagawa Marin to the city's largest aquarium, a massive semi-circular building.
Although it wasn't his first time here, every visit brought him a different experience.
"Is this the aquarium? It's my first time here."
After buying tickets at the entrance, Kitagawa Marin tightened her grip on Hoshino Sora's hand. Looking at the unfamiliar surroundings, she felt a little nervous, but more than that, she was excited.
Her first time going to an aquarium was with the person she loved most. This feeling, it was truly incredibly fulfilling!
"Then I'll be your guide. Welcome to the ocean world."
He playfully covered Kitagawa Marin's eyes before entering, leading the girl forward until they reached the majestic aquarium, then slowly removed his hands.
Immediately, a vibrant and colorful underwater world appeared before Kitagawa Marin's eyes.
"So beautiful."
Looking at the scene before her, Kitagawa Marin couldn't help but exclaim, her eyes reflecting the images in the large fish tank. After these exclamations, she was momentarily speechless.
The aquatic plants and corals at the bottom of the tank were like colorful seas of flowers, making one feel the wonder and beauty of nature.
The swimming fish looked like a series of paintings, appearing lifelike. In the bottom right corner of the tank lived a group of colorful tropical fish. They swam gracefully in the clear water, dancing freely, as if showcasing their beauty.
"Manager, look over there! Look over there! That fish is so beautiful, red and blue mixed together."
Kitagawa was admiring the underwater world, and Hoshino Sora was naturally admiring it too. Suddenly, Kitagawa pointed to the center of the aquatic world, where a group of fish resided.
One of them was exceptionally beautiful, with vibrant red and blue spots on its body, and some bright red, feathery appendages on its fins.
"Do you know what kind of fish this is?"
Looking at the excited Kitagawa Marin, Hoshino Sora stood beside her and asked softly, a bright smile on his face, seemingly wanting to test the girl.
"I don't know, what kind of fish is it?"
"This is a Red Sea angelfish, one of the beautiful creatures of the tropical ocean.
The Red Sea angelfish has a unique body shape and coloration. Its body is slender and flat, and its dorsal fins spread out like an angel's wings, giving it a light and airy feel.
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