At noon, Saionji Sekai, Chu Hui, and Katsura Kotonoha ate lunch together on the rooftop. The bento was brought by Sekai, and it tasted pretty good.
Although Saionji Sekai had agreed to help Chu Hui pursue Katsura Kotonoha, that decision was made under extreme disappointment with Ito Makoto. Therefore, when the three were together, facing Chu Hui's hints, Saionji Sekai still seemed somewhat hesitant.
However, the current situation had already exceeded Chu Hui's original expectations. He had successfully dismantled Ito Makoto's image in their minds. Next, he only needed to consider how to advance and how to firmly balance on two boats.
After lunch, the three came down from the rooftop. Chu Hui and Saionji Sekai prepared to return to the classroom together.
Katsura Kotonoha watched Chu Hui's back, hesitated for a moment, then softly called out, 'Student Chu, I have something to tell you.'
Saionji Sekai's figure paused. Chu Hui turned around, somewhat surprised, to look at Katsura Kotonoha, whose pretty face was flushed red.
Saionji Sekai whispered, 'Don't say I didn't help you. This is a good opportunity. Make the most of it. I'll go ahead.'
She gave Chu Hui an encouraging look, then left.
Chu Hui thought of something and walked up to Katsura Kotonoha. Looking at her slightly shy face, he asked seriously, 'Kotonoha, tell me, has Ito Makoto been harassing you again?'
Katsura Kotonoha was taken aback, then shook her head. 'I haven't run into him for a long time. Speaking of which, Student Chu, you helped me, but I haven't properly thanked you. That's really impolite of me.'
It wasn't about Ito Makoto. Chu Hui breathed a sigh of relief. Though still a bit puzzled by Katsura Kotonoha's initiative to ask him to stay, he didn't press further. He smiled and said, 'Kotonoha, you're being too formal. Besides, haven't you already expressed your thanks?'
'That was just verbal, it doesn't count.' A blush spread across Katsura Kotonoha's face as she said shyly, 'Student Chu, um... if you don't mind, please come to my house this weekend.'
After saying this, Katsura Kotonoha shyly lowered her head, as if this one sentence had exhausted all her courage.
Chu Hui was somewhat surprised and also sensed Katsura Kotonoha's embarrassment and nervousness. He smiled and asked, 'Is it to repay me for helping you?'
Katsura Kotonoha was stunned for a moment, then immediately nodded.
'Then I accept.'
Chu Hui agreed.
On the way back to the classroom, Chu Hui was in a good mood. Katsura Kotonoha had taken the initiative to invite him. This was a good sign, proving his impression in her mind was very positive. The next step would be moving beyond the friend zone.
Even after returning to his seat, the smile never left Chu Hui's face. He said to Saionji Sekai, who was looking over curiously,'Sekai, Kotonoha invited me to her house this weekend. Do you think I should confess to her directly?'
Hearing this news, Saionji Sekai was very surprised. She hadn't expected Katsura Kotonoha to be so bold as to actively invite a boy to her house, especially a student who dared to hit people at school.
After hearing Chu Hui's words, Sekai was speechless. She said irritably, 'Who confesses on their first visit? That would only trouble Kotonoha. Please don't do that!'
Subsequently, Saionji Sekai earnestly gave Chu Hui a crash course on various unspoken rules related to dating: 'A Girl's Heart,' 'Notes for a First Date,' 'How to Get Along with Your Crush,' and so on.
By the end, Chu Hui looked at Saionji Sekai differently, unable to resist praising her,'Sekai, you're really experienced.'
'Of course, look who I am. Such trivial matters can't stump Lady Sekai.' Saionji Sekai said proudly, lifting her head high. But then she immediately lowered it again, explaining with a bashful expression, 'Actually, I learned all this from books. You should read more too, and stop being so hands-on with people all the time.'
The girl's serious explanation, as if afraid of being misunderstood as highly experienced, made Chu Hui want to laugh. Of course, he knew Sekai was actually an inexperienced girl. But it was precisely this Sekai who was cute enough.
'So you learned all that from books, Sekai? And here I was admiring you for nothing.' Chu Hui looked at Sekai with disdain.
Then, feeling mocked, Sekai didn't speak to Chu Hui for the rest of the afternoon until school ended.
After school, Chu Hui didn't go to 'coincidentally run into' Katsura Kotonoha, to avoid several days of such coincidences looking too planned.
Just as he was about to leave the classroom, he was blocked again.
It was the same small figure, the same calm expression. However, this time Kiyoura Setsuna's gaze was much sharper as she stared coldly at Chu Hui and said, 'You did it on purpose, didn't you.'
'Class President, what are you talking about? I need to go home. Please don't block the way.' Chu Hui just found it baffling.
'No need to pretend. Ito wearing women's clothing was forced by you, right? What happened between him and Sawanaga-kun was also forced by you. You went too far. Why did you do that!' Kiyoura Setsuna's eyes were full of pressure.
Chu Hui said seriously, 'Class President, from your words, I sense you discriminate against homosexuals and cross-dressing enthusiasts. I'm going to print out your words and post them on the school bulletin board!'
'You wouldn't dare!' Kiyoura Setsuna immediately panicked, saying angrily, 'When did I ever say I discriminate against homosexuals and cross-dressing enthusiasts? Why aren't you answering my question?'
'You didn't say it, but that's what you meant. Because subconsciously, you look down on Ito Makoto in women's clothing and Sawanaga Taisuke who kissed him.' Chu Hui insisted.
But Kiyoura Setsuna realized something and looked at him coldly. 'How do you know Sawanaga-kun kissed Ito? And you still say it wasn't you?!'
'I didn't know originally. Thanks to you telling me, Class President.'
With a smug smile, Chu Hui moved to step past Kiyoura Setsuna and leave.
Since he had no interest in Kiyoura Setsuna, Chu Hui couldn't be bothered to please her. Otherwise, given the loli class president's cute appearance, most boys would definitely not speak to her like this.
However, Kiyoura Setsuna felt insulted. As the class president, she also needed to maintain some authority.
To uphold her dignity as class president, without thinking, she rushed in front of Chu Hui, spread her arms to block him, and glared at him angrily.
Seeing this, Chu Hui was momentarily stunned. Because Kiyoura Setsuna's action somewhat resembled a lover asking for a hug. Moreover, due to Kiyoura Setsuna's short stature, it looked more like a child acting spoiled towards an adult.
After a moment of stunned silence, Chu Hui revealed an ambiguous smile. He also spread his arms, slid them under Kiyoura Setsuna's armpits, and easily lifted her up, then placed her sitting on a nearby desk.
'Be good, little Setsuna. Play by yourself. Big brother is going home now.'
Taking advantage of the loli class president's momentary daze, Chu Hui showed a kindly, uncle-like smile, touched her cheek, gave it a firm pinch, and then quickly made his escape.
By the time Kiyoura Setsuna came back to her senses, Chu Hui was already gone.
Instantly, Kiyoura Setsuna's small face flushed rapidly, steam seeming to rise from her head, and her skin quickly took on a layer of pink, looking deliciously tempting.
'This... pervert!' Kiyoura Setsuna's eyes were filled with anger, grievance, and a trace of elusive shyness.
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