8:10 AM.
There was still a long time until class started, and the train stopped precisely across from Amano Academy.
The moment the doors opened, the teachers and students of Amano Academy who were on this train hurried off.
Among them were Hoshino Jun, the campus heartthrob from Class 3-B, and Hamasaki Mayu, known as the "Beautiful Legs Teacher."
"Ah!"
"Finally, I can breathe fresh air outside of the train."
Blown by the cool breeze of the summer morning, the long-haired beauty, who had just been as shy as a little girl, returned to her usual cool and valiant demeanor.
No one knew how many people had seen Teacher Hamasaki blush.
Perhaps Hoshino Jun was the first?
Hoshino Jun followed behind her, watching her graceful figure, and a thought of wanting to get to know Teacher Hamasaki better flashed through his mind.
However, it was only for a moment.
This was a normal thought for a man towards a woman.
Hoshino Jun was not some impotent guy; it was normal for him to have wild thoughts about a beautiful teacher with whom he had shared some subtle intimacy, but he simply didn't have that much time to get to know Teacher Hamasaki right now.
Youth was for self-improvement, not for getting lost in romantic entanglements.
The system had made it very clear that whether it was an A-rank collection mission or the lowest D-rank collection mission,
The time limit was one week.
This mission was triggered on Saturday, and it was already Monday.
Only five days remained.
Hoshino Jun had to seize every minute.
"Hoshino, you should go rest. I'll mark you down for sick leave."
The morning campus was already filled with laughter, with groups of teenagers and campus couples strolling along the paths early in the morning.
The entire campus was enveloped in soft morning light, appearing tranquil and warm.
When they reached the fork in the road, Hoshino Jun sincerely bowed to Hamasaki Mayu in thanks.
"Thank you, Teacher Hamasaki."
"You're welcome."
Hamasaki Mayu's eyes softened slightly. She had a high regard for Hoshino Jun, this gentle and elegant young man.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have chosen to help him after so many ambiguous things happened on the train.
"Hoshino, I want to remind you again: if a person is too kind, they cannot survive in this society."
"It's right not to harbor ill intentions towards others, but it's equally important to be wary of others."
"If someone bullies you again in the future, I still hope you won't choose to forgive them."
"Evil people should receive their just deserts."
After speaking, Hamasaki Mayu turned and left. As a teacher, there was only so much she could do. She hoped Hoshino Jun would take her words to heart.
How could a person be too good?
Watching Teacher Hamasaki's graceful figure gradually disappear, Hoshino Jun blinked in a daze.
Then he looked up at the leisurely white clouds in the clear blue sky, suddenly smiled, his eyes curving into an arc.
"It seems Teacher Hamasaki has a bit of a misunderstanding about me."
"But, it's not a bad thing, after all, my nature isn't really bad."
As long as someone didn't actively provoke Hoshino Jun, he usually wouldn't proactively seek conflict with them.
It's just...
Some people just liked to cause trouble.
"Well, let's not think about these trivial matters for now. It's time to go rest as ordered."
"Get enough sleep. I need to meet the main person at noon."
With his single-shoulder bag, Hoshino Jun walked slowly towards the infirmary under the gaze of his female classmates.
Hoshino-kun, with his fair complexion and tall stature, smiled as he walked along the willow-lined path, swaying in the breeze, like a picturesque painting.
The little hearts in some girls' eyes were almost overflowing.
"Hoshino-kun is even more charming today. Hmm~ No, I need to go to the restroom."
"I really want to be in love with Hoshino-kun."
"Dream on! Hoshino-kun is the man even Young Lady Yamada couldn't get. Don't go embarrassing yourself."
Hearing the whispers of a group of junior students, someone's expression turned displeased.
A long black luxury car slowly drove down the center of the academy's main road, with students on both sides making way for it. Inadvertently, someone noticed that the student council president sitting in the back seat looked rather unwell.
"Tch, what a lowly commoner, a piece of trash who made a name for himself by using Yamada Kaoru's confession."
"If I weren't afraid of that lunatic Yamada Kaoru coming to bother me again, I would have kicked you out long ago."
After rolling up the car window, Yamada Tsukasa couldn't contain his anger and kicked the back of the front seat.
Takayanagi Jo, sitting diagonally opposite Yamada Tsukasa, instinctively flinched, then was stared at coldly by him.
It was as if he was questioning why Takayanagi Jo had dodged.
Goosebumps instantly erupted on Takayanagi Jo's body, and he lowered his head, somewhat uneasy.
Kaoru's younger brother was too overbearing.
What a nasty guy.
He felt even worse than Hoshino Jun.
"Hey, are you thinking bad things about me?"
"Ah, no... No!"
"Good, there isn't."
Yamada Tsukasa snorted, then crossed his legs, looking down at Takayanagi Jo.
He asked, "Do you know why I let you get in my car?"
Takayanagi Jo shook his head, he was also very confused.
Takayanagi Jo knew that Yamada Kaoru and her brother didn't get along well. As someone who unconditionally sided with Yamada Kaoru, how could he have private dealings with Yamada Tsukasa?
So, Takayanagi Jo had no idea why Yamada Tsukasa was looking for him.
"It's nothing major," Yamada Tsukasa smiled. "I just need you to do something for me."
"What is it?"
Takayanagi Jo scratched his head blankly. He didn't understand what kind of help a young master from such a prominent family would need from him.
"Follow Hoshino Jun every day and report his location to me."
It seemed he had long been accustomed to being superior, and Yamada Tsukasa's tone of voice was like an order.
"You and Hoshino Jun are classmates, neighbors, and you have a grudge. You're the most suitable person to do this."
"If Hoshino Jun doesn't obediently drop out, then let him stay here and enjoy life. I'll see how long he can enjoy it."
"Next, I will torment him in various ways."
"Amano Academy will become Hoshino Jun's hell."
Yamada Tsukasa muttered to himself, seemingly never considering that Takayanagi Jo would refuse his invitation.
Takasaki Yusuke was very obedient before, and now Takayanagi Jo must also be obedient.
Because in this place, no one dared to defy Yamada Tsukasa.
Except for that hypocritical scoundrel Hoshino Jun. He clearly told him to stay away from Yamada Kaoru.
He agreed nicely, but even now, Yamada Kaoru still only revolved around him.
'Stay, Hoshino Jun, just stay here. If you refuse a toast, you'll have to drink a forfeit. You'll have a comfortable life from now on.'