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She looked at Ryūga's profile and smiled, saying:
"If even someone as hardworking as Ryūga can't get into the high school, I think the whole school will probably be eliminated."
"I hope I can pass the exam smoothly. Of course, besides that, I have another goal!"
"Does Ryūga have another goal? What is it?"
Upon hearing Nakiri Mana's question, Ryūga stopped in his tracks.
Ryūga turned around and looked directly at Nakiri Mana.
Ryūga quietly looked at Nakiri Mana, whose beauty was almost too exquisite, while Nakiri Mana looked back at Ryūga with her curious and lively eyes.
After the two stared at each other for a good three to five seconds, Ryūga slowly said:
"I want to surpass Nakiri-san!"
"Almost everyone believes that Nakiri will advance to the high school division with the highest ranking in the entire grade, but I want to defy everyone's expectations!"
"Not only do I want to successfully advance to the high school, but I also want to be promoted to the high school as the top student in my grade. This is my goal!"
After hearing Ryūga's words, Nakiri Mana fell silent.
A moment later, a smile of unparalleled beauty bloomed on her stunning face.
A clear and playful voice rang out.
Nakiri Mana responded with a smile:
"So, does that mean Ryūga sees me as a goal that must be surpassed?"
"I am so happy to be valued and praised so highly by Ryūga-san!"
"In that case, I will not let down Ryūga-san's sincere feelings!"
"In the coming year, I will train even harder. Ryūga wants to surpass me, and I think it's possible for him to achieve that goal. So I won't let my guard down. Let's both be at our best and have a fair and square duel!"
"Yes'
Then, Ryūga escorted Nakiri Mana to her doorstep. Before leaving, Nakiri Mana said to Ryūga:
"Thank you so much, Ryūga-san, for giving me a ride again. I'm really sorry to trouble you with this every time!"
"It's alright, I'm going that way anyway. By the way, Nakiri-san, can I ask you something?"
"Huh? Is there something you want to ask me, Ryūga-kun? Please feel free to ask. If it's a question I know the answer to, I'll definitely answer you."
Ryūga looked quietly at Nakiri Mana, hesitated slightly, and slowly said:
"What exactly is Nakiri's attitude towards dating?"
"What kind of attitude? Why would Ryūga-kun suddenly ask this?"
Nakiri Mana stared at Ryūga with her big, watery eyes, full of curiosity.
Looking at her exquisite face, Ryūga slowly said:
"A few days ago, a senior in our Polaris Dormitory told me that he has a crush on Nakiri, so I'm a little worried..."
"Oh, I see!"
Nakiri Mana said with a smile:
"I never imagined that the senior in Ryūga's dorm had a crush on me. Can I ask who it is?"
"Nakamura, a first-year student!"
"Nakamura-senpai from the first year? Is that Nakamura Azami, the third seat senior?"
"Yes, that's him!"
Upon hearing Ryūga's reply, Nakiri Mana said with a grin:
"Don't worry, Ryūga-kun. I don't have any feelings for him at all. Also, Didn't you say before that you wanted to pursue me? Now I can tell you clearly, Ryūga-kun, I don't have much of an interest in dating until you surpass me."
"And to be honest, I'm not that familiar with Nakamura-senpai at all. We only talked once at an exchange event. Now that you're telling me that Nakamura-senpai has a crush on me, I really can't believe it, But I will stay away from him after knowing that.."
"I'm relieved now that's the case!"
Ryūga muttered something under his breath, and although his voice was very soft, it was still caught by the sharp-eared Nakiri Mana.
"Did Ryūga-san say anything just now?"
"No!"
"No?"
Nakiri Mana squinted, looking at Ryūga with a half-smile.
"I must have misheard you!"
"Alright, I'm going home now. Ryūga, you should go home and rest too!"
"Oh, by the way, before we part ways, can I ask Ryūga-san for a favor?"
"What is it?"
"Can I call Ryūga-kun from now on? You can just call me Mana! Otherwise, always using the word 'classmate' makes it feel like we're not even friends anymore!"
"A friend? I'm truly honored!"
"I'm so happy to be Ryūga-kun's friend!"
"Alright, it's getting late, I really have to go back now. Bye-bye, Ryūga-kun, see you tomorrow!"
"See you tomorrow!"
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