The morning sun broke through the clouds.
The weather gradually changed from overcast to clear.
As time passed, more and more people left their homes to take a walk and enjoy the sun.
Kato Nana timidly looked back at her own house and the Takasaki House located across from hers.
It was simply too thrilling.
Just moments ago, she had actually cooperated with Hoshino-kun, leaving with his arm linked in hers, right in front of her boyfriend, Takasaki Yusuke.
"Hoshino-kun, Nana paid a big price today, so you have to repay her, okay?"
She secretly glanced at the tall and handsome Hoshino Jun beside her.
Kato Nana's legs, tightly encased in white stockings, and the full fruits above her waist, bounced joyfully.
Hoshino-kun was admired by that Miss Yamada, and his charm could even attract a classmate's mother.
Such a tempting man was now walking with her arm linked in his.
Double the happiness!
"Alright, I will definitely repay Nana well."
Looking at the three debts written on the panel above Kato Nana's head, Hoshino Jun was also very happy.
[Name: Kato Nana]
[Stamina: 4]
[Intelligence: 7]
[Charm: 8]
[Occupation: Student]
[Friendship: She currently owes you one B-rank friendship debt and two C-rank friendship debts. Please urge her to complete payment as soon as possible.]
[Payment Method:]
[Money: Seven million yen exactly.]
[Food: One full year's worth of three meals a day.]
[Friendship: Studying together (twenty minutes)]
A debt of seven million yen, converted into a reward after successful collection, would give Hoshino Jun seven hundred thousand yen.
His current total savings were two million three hundred thousand yen, which would make it exactly three million.
He was finally going to achieve the small goal he set a few days ago.
At an opportune time, he would take this money and generously spend it on Aunt Mei.
'Mere Asu Mei, why don't you quickly help me cultivate!'
Seeing the boy's unconsciously raised corners of the mouth, Kato Nana asked happily, "Hoshino-kun, are you very happy being out with Nana?"
"No."
Hoshino Jun honestly shook his head, raising his hand to poke Kato Nana's forehead:
"Nana is a bit too narcissistic, you know."
"Although I'm very interested in Nana, Nana is someone else's girlfriend, so how could I be happy just being out with her?"
The intimate gesture and gentle tone, though his words were a denial, sounded more like flirting.
Kato Nana pouted her rosy lips: "Hoshino-kun, don't mention my boyfriend anymore, or I'll feel very guilty."
"Eh?!"
"It's not that you'd be very excited?"
Hoshino Jun put his arm around Kato Nana's shoulder, his eyes fixed on her cute face, watching as a blush gradually crept up her cheeks.
See, Kato Nana might feel guilty, but it was clear that the excitement could completely suppress the guilt.
"Nana certainly wouldn't be excited." Kato Nana stubbornly shook her head: "Nana was just threatened by Hoshino-kun, forced to play some betrayal game."
If her small, soft body hadn't been so deliberately pressing into Hoshino Jun's embrace as she spoke, then perhaps it would have been believable.
He wondered what Takasaki-kun would think if he saw this scene.
Hoshino Jun had thought Takasaki Yusuke would follow quickly, but he still hadn't seen any sign of him.
A little disappointed.
But, if he didn't come, Hoshino Jun could make him come.
In front of Kato Nana, Hoshino Jun pulled out his phone and sent a message to Takasaki Yusuke.
"Destination coordinates: Kubo Inn."
He also had Takasaki Yusuke's LINE, but because their relationship had always been poor, this was their first time chatting.
Soon, Hoshino Jun's phone vibrated with a "doo~ doo~ doo~" sound.
Without even looking, Hoshino Jun could guess what words would be inside.
[Ding!]
[Detected malicious insults from Takasaki Yusuke!]
[Choose not to pursue, and you will receive a C-rank friendship debt.]
As usual.
Don't pursue!
[After assessment, Takasaki Yusuke is unable to repay this friendship debt and it has been automatically transferred to his girlfriend, "Kato Nana."]
"Hoshino-kun, please stop bullying Yusuke, okay?"
Kato Nana, who hadn't stopped any of this just now, was now trying to persuade him.
She held Hoshino Jun's hand, her heart pounding incessantly, as if a little deer had taken up residence inside her.
'Hoshino-kun, he's playing a really big game!'
'He even told Yusuke where they were going.'
'What should I do? Will Yusuke break up with me? Will Yusuke tell Mom and Dad about this?'
As soon as she thought about how her parents might no longer see her as their obedient girl after this, Kato Nana's eyes sparkled with excitement.
Let the future come faster.
...
...
The large patches of clouds had already dispersed, and the midday sun shone upon the earth, yet it failed to warm the Takasaki House on the other side.
At this moment, Takasaki Yusuke, still at home, felt as if his heart was being twisted by a knife, his eyes blurred with tears.
He frantically typed messages on Hoshino Jun's LINE, using this method to vent his emotions.
'Why, why did Nana go with that scoundrel?'
'Why, why did Nana act so intimately with that scoundrel Hoshino Jun?'
'Why, exactly, is all of this happening?'
Takasaki Yusuke desperately wanted to chase after them and get an explanation, but his tears wouldn't stop flowing, and he didn't want to face Kato Nana in such a pathetic state.
She was the person he loved most.
'Takasaki Yusuke, don't rush, don't rush.'
'Nana and that Hoshino Jun guy don't even know each other; they're strangers.'
'Nothing could possibly happen.'
'Nana is angry with you, she's just angry with you, be rational, Takasaki Yusuke.'
'Manage your emotions better before you face Nana, you absolutely cannot lose control in front of her.'
Takasaki Yusuke wanted to always appear dignified in front of Kato Nana, so he went to the bathroom to wash his face, intending to chase after her once his face was clean.
But the pain kept coming in waves, dragging at his steps.
Until Hoshino Jun's message arrived, and Takasaki Yusuke saw the word "Inn" in their destination, his brain immediately crashed.
Then, no longer caring about dignity or lack thereof, he grabbed his phone, put on his slippers, and rushed straight out of the house.
"Hoshino Jun, if you dare to do anything to Nana, I will never forgive you."
'I was only going to get you expelled, and you're already trying to lay hands on Nana.'
'You bastard!'
On the bustling street, the young man ran wildly in his slippers, finally seeing Hoshino Jun and Kato Nana across the road.
They walked hand in hand like a couple, chatting and laughing.
Suddenly, Hoshino Jun seemed to sense something, turned back, smiled at Takasaki Yusuke, and even waved to him.
He opened his mouth, and Takasaki Yusuke couldn't hear what he said.
But from his lip shape, it was probably...
"Ohayo, Takasaki-kun!"
baka!
baka!
Still mocking me, Hoshino Jun, you beast!
Takasaki Yusuke wanted to chase after them.
But then the red light came on, and traffic passed.
When the light turned green again, Kato Nana and Hoshino Jun had once again vanished.