This was the first time Shikime Natsu had seen such a tall girl. Even in flat shoes, she visually appeared to be over one hundred and seventy centimeters tall, an existence that absolutely stood out like a crane among chickens amidst other girls.
But what was more eye-catching was the unique aura about her. Her long silver-white hair hung smoothly by her sides, and she wore a white headband atop her head, revealing her exquisite face without reservation. Those slender eyes presented a mysterious pale purple hue; her gaze held a hint of languor mixed with a touch of frivolity, yet also seemed capable of seeing through everything. Her skin was fair as snow, her facial features were exquisite, and the corners of her mouth were slightly raised, outlining a smile of calm playfulness.
As for her outfit... Her upper body was clad in a black sleeveless ruffled top, the design simple yet not lacking in fashion sense, perfectly revealing her rounded shoulders and slender arms. Her lower body was paired with light blue slim-fit jeans, which incisively and vividly outlined her long, straight legs.
"Kiryuuin?"
Nagumo Miyabi looked at the girl who had suddenly appeared before him, his brows instantly furrowing, his tone carrying obvious displeasure.
"Kiryuuin... why are you here?"
"Ah, it's Fuuka-chan!"
Compared to Nagumo Miyabi's gloominess, Asahina Nazuna appeared quite pleasantly surprised upon seeing the arrival, even waving her hand in greeting.
To others, their relationship might seem quite good, but in reality, their interactions were not many; the number of times they had communicated could be counted on one hand. This intimate form of address was Asahina Nazuna's one-sided affection.
"This is a public place. Since you can come, why can't I come?"
Kiryuuin Fuuka strode over, her pale purple eyes sweeping around casually before finally landing on Nagumo Miyabi's face.
"Could it be that this is the so-called privilege of the Student Council Vice President? You even have to control the freedom of others to go shopping?"
"Hmph."
Nagumo Miyabi snorted coldly. He didn't tangle with this issue too much, though his expression remained ugly.
"I don't have time to bandy words with you. You usually wouldn't think of joining in on the fun, would you?"
"Originally, I wasn't interested."
Kiryuuin Fuuka chuckled lightly.
"It's just that I happened to pass by and saw a certain big shot from the second year appearing to make things difficult for a cute junior, and I felt it was slightly interesting, so I came over to take a look."
Saying this, she turned her head, and her gaze finally landed on Shikime Natsu, sizing him up.
"Are you that legendary... first-year junior who plans to duel with Nagumo?"
"Nice to meet you, Kiryuuin-senpai."
Shikime Natsu did not feel any discomfort from the other party's scrutiny; instead, he nodded with a smile and responded politely.
"If there are no other first-years planning to duel with Nagumo-senpai, then I think the person you are talking about should be me."
His attitude was quite calm and composed, and a confident smile hung on his face.
"Heh."
Looking at Shikime Natsu's unruffled appearance, Kiryuuin Fuuka couldn't help but let out a soft chuckle, the interest in her eyes becoming increasingly intense.
He really is... quite composed,
she added silently in her heart.
This look in his eyes, this posture... was somewhat similar to herself. It felt like the kind of person who was full of confidence in themselves, convinced that they could handle things with ease no matter the situation. Such a person would absolutely not be a weakling.
Of course, he was completely different from Nagumo Miyabi beside him. What radiated from Nagumo Miyabi was that kind of overflowing arrogance, but Nagumo Miyabi's strength did not match his arrogance.
Kiryuuin Fuuka turned to look at Nagumo Miyabi, the corners of her mouth hooking up into an arc.
"It seems your deterrent force really isn't much, Nagumo. Look, the junior doesn't seem afraid of you at all."
"Kiryuuin, what exactly did you come here to do?"
Veins throbbed on Nagumo Miyabi's forehead, his voice suppressing his anger.
"If you're just here to watch a joke, then please shut up."
"That is naturally because I met someone interesting."
Kiryuuin Fuuka said as a matter of course, completely ignoring Nagumo Miyabi's anger.
Nagumo Miyabi cursed silently in his heart. This guy... really is meddlesome.
But he was also very clear that in the entire second year, or even the entire school, no one could truly constrain Kiryuuin Fuuka's actions. Even if he was the nominal ruler of the second year, even if he was about to become the Student Council President, he still could not control this woman.
Kiryuuin Fuuka was a thorough anomaly. She was also the only second-year student who drifted outside of his control. She was neither willing to cooperate with him nor willing to accept his challenges, always maintaining a solitary stance.
There had always been a saying circulating within the second year—the reason the original Class 2-A was demoted to the current Class 2-B was largely because Kiryuuin Fuuka did not take action. If this woman had been willing to put in the effort, then even Nagumo Miyabi could not have easily accomplished the 'gekokujou' (lower overthrowing the higher) and brought Class B to the position of Class A.
Precisely because of this, she had always been a thorn in Nagumo Miyabi's heart. He had always wanted to challenge Kiryuuin Fuuka, to defeat her fair and square, to prove his ability, and to prove that he was a king worthy of the name. It was just that Kiryuuin Fuuka had always been uninterested in him, too lazy to even look him in the eye, let alone accept his challenge.
But just such a person... seemed to be very interested in that first-year kid, Shikime Natsu? This made Nagumo Miyabi even more unhappy in his heart. Why was every single one of them... so concerned about Shikime Natsu?
Horikita Manabu was like this, Asahina Nazuna was like this, and now even Kiryuuin Fuuka was like this! Shikime Natsu was just a freshman who had just enrolled! And what about himself?
He spent a year, relying on his own strength to promote Class B to Class A, united the entire second year, became the Vice President of the Student Council, and was even the only strong candidate for the next Student Council President! He had achieved so many actual results and displayed such strong dominance; shouldn't he receive more attention?
Why... Why did these guys all focus their gazes on that kid who only knew how to pay lip service?!
Just as Nagumo Miyabi was venting his dissatisfaction in his heart, Kiryuuin Fuuka laughed and spoke again.
"In this competition, I feel that Junior Shikime will obtain victory."
"Wha...?!"
Hearing this, Nagumo Miyabi's eyes widened abruptly. He was even more angry now. What on earth was this woman saying? Shikime Natsu could beat me? Based on what? Is he worthy?!
"Kiryuuin, do you know what you are saying?"
Nagumo Miyabi said through gritted teeth.
"You think I will lose to a first-year freshman?"
"Who knows?"
Kiryuuin Fuuka spread her hands, looking indifferent.
Even Shikime Natsu himself looked at Kiryuuin Fuuka with some surprise at this moment. Although he had confidence in himself, he hadn't expected that Kiryuuin Fuuka, whom he was meeting for the first time, would stand on his side so bluntly.
"Why does Kiryuuin-senpai trust me so much?"
Shikime Natsu asked with a smile, a trace of curiosity in his tone.
"We should be meeting for the first time, right?"
"Intuition."
Kiryuuin Fuuka extended a slender finger, answering very crisply.
"My intuition has always been accurate."
These words were undoubtedly another vicious mockery directed at Nagumo Miyabi.
"Good, very good."
Nagumo Miyabi laughed out of extreme anger. Since Kiryuuin Fuuka didn't know what was good for her, and since she thought so highly of Shikime Natsu... that was perfect! This was an excellent opportunity!
"Since you believe in Shiki so much, how about we add a little wager?"
Nagumo Miyabi stared at Kiryuuin Fuuka, the calculation in his eyes unconcealed.
"Oh?"
Kiryuuin Fuuka raised an eyebrow, seemingly not repulsed by this proposal.
"Sure. What do you want to bet?"
"Very simple."
Nagumo Miyabi pointed at Shikime Natsu, then spoke each word with emphasis.
"If he loses, then... you must accept my challenge and engage in a one-on-one duel with me in the upcoming special exam."
As long as he could defeat Kiryuuin Fuuka, Nagumo Miyabi's dominance over the second year would rise another level. Especially for that group of guys from the former Class 2-A who still harbored illusions; some of them still believed that their failure was due to Kiryuuin Fuuka not taking action. He wanted to use this opportunity to completely shatter that illusion. He wanted to prove that even if Kiryuuin Fuuka, who was called a genius, took action, she would still be suppressed by him!
"Agreed."
Kiryuuin Fuuka chuckled lightly, agreeing without hesitation.
"However, since it is a wager, it goes both ways, right? If you lose, Nagumo..."
Kiryuuin Fuuka narrowed her eyes slightly, her voice becoming somewhat cold.
"Then don't wander around in front of me in the future. Don't bring those boring tricks and lectures of yours before me again. Looking at them is an eyesore."
Nagumo Miyabi's eye twitched, but he still gritted his teeth and agreed.
"Deal!"
Kiryuuin Fuuka... this woman really is annoying enough. But it doesn't matter. As long as I beat Shikime Natsu, you will have to accept my challenge. When the time comes, I will ask for it back with interest!
After reaching the betting agreement, Kiryuuin Fuuka paid no more attention to Nagumo Miyabi. Instead, she turned her head to look at Shikime Natsu.
"Did you hear that? Junior."
She said with a beaming smile, a trace of playfulness in her tone.
"Now your victory or defeat concerns my peaceful life ahead. So, I am looking forward to your performance in this midterm exam."
Speaking of this, she paused slightly, seeming to have thought of something, and added:
"Of course, I won't let you put in effort for nothing. If you can win against Nagumo... I can agree to do you a favor. Obtaining the help of a senior, for you, should be a pretty good trade, right?"
"Since Kiryuuin-senpai has said so..."
Shikime Natsu's smile remained composed.
"Then I would be disrespectful to refuse this kindness."
The simple conversation between the two seemed as if the winner had already been determined, making Nagumo Miyabi's lungs practically explode with anger. It was as if he were merely a stepping stone!
Asahina Nazuna supported Shikime Natsu. Now even Kiryuuin Fuuka supported Shikime Natsu. Who else would support Shikime Natsu?! Clearly, he was the King of the second year, clearly he was the one controlling everything... Why did he appear so pathetic at this moment?
He abruptly turned his head, his gaze filled with oppression and interrogation, falling deadly still upon that second-year girl who had followed beside him. That girl was startled by Nagumo Miyabi's terrifying look, her body trembling slightly. Although Nagumo Miyabi didn't speak, the meaning in his eyes was obvious: Are you also planning to support Shikime Natsu?!
"Um... Miyabi..."
The girl smiled awkwardly, a layer of cold sweat seeping out on her forehead, and hurriedly stated her position.
"I... I definitely support Miyabi! After all, Miyabi's strength is obvious to everyone. I believe the final winner will definitely be Miyabi!"
With this girl's guarantee, Nagumo Miyabi's ugly expression eased just a little bit. Good. There is still someone supporting me.
Nagumo Miyabi took a deep breath, trying hard to calm his restless emotions. He gave Shikime Natsu a cold look. Seeing Shikime Natsu standing between the two most outstanding beautiful girls of the second year, Asahina Nazuna and Kiryuuin Fuuka, with a calm face, looking like the moon surrounded by stars...
Jealousy. What exactly was so good about this guy? Wasn't it just having a slightly better-looking face? Wasn't it just having a little bit of cleverness? Just you wait. I will crush everything of yours with my own hands.
"Shiki."
Nagumo Miyabi spoke, his voice ice-cold.
"Originally... I planned to go easy on you, so you wouldn't lose too uglily, leaving you a final bit of face. But now, I've changed my mind. I'm going to make you lose miserably in this midterm exam."
After leaving these harsh words, Nagumo Miyabi did not stay any longer. He didn't want to stay in this place that made him feel humiliated and angry for a moment longer.
"Hmph!"
Snorting coldly again, Nagumo Miyabi took the trembling second-year senior girl beside him and strode away without looking back.
Looking at Nagumo Miyabi's retreating figure, Kiryuuin Fuuka didn't have any special reaction, remaining as light and breezy as ever. She retracted her gaze and looked at Shikime Natsu again, the smile in her eyes becoming even more meaningful.
"It seems you've angered him quite a bit, Junior."
Shikime Natsu smiled and said nothing. Anyway, regardless of whether Kiryuuin Fuuka came over or not, Nagumo Miyabi would have exploded with anger seeing him and Asahina Nazuna together. Now it was just making Nagumo Miyabi angry upon angry; hopefully, Nagumo Miyabi wouldn't get high blood pressure.
"If you can perform well in this midterm exam, proving that your strength isn't just lip service..."
Kiryuuin Fuuka leaned in closer, those pale purple eyes staring tightly into Shikime Natsu's eyes.
"Maybe... I will be somewhat moved and want to try exchanging blows with you personally. After all, opponents in this school who can interest me are few and far between."
[Ding~]
[CG51: Interesting Opponent (Kiryuuin Fuuka)]
[Looking forward to your performance]
[Congratulations Host for obtaining Skill Card: Fighting Master (I want to fight ten! I want to fight a hundred! I want to fight a thousand!...)]
Hearing these words, Shikime Natsu couldn't help but sigh with emotion secretly. The people in this school... really did like to challenge others.
Not long after he enrolled, Sakayanagi Arisu issued a challenge to him. Immediately after was Class C's Ryuuen Kakeru, biting on like a mad dog. Then it was the second year's Nagumo Miyabi. If he also counted those two idiots, Yamauchi Haruki and Ike Kanji... He had only been enrolled for a little over a month, and there were already 5 people challenging him.
And now. The Kiryuuin Fuuka before him had also become interested in him due to this matter, becoming the 6th potential challenger. Suddenly it became 6 people...
However... this wasn't bad.
The corners of Shikime Natsu's mouth rose slightly.
"Then I will look forward to exchanging blows with Kiryuuin-senpai."
Kiryuuin Fuuka nodded with satisfaction. Subsequently, she glanced at Shikime Natsu, then at Asahina Nazuna who had been standing aside without saying much. A mischievous smile appeared on her face.
"Alright, since the show is over and what should be said has been said... I won't disturb the sweet date of you two."
After saying that, she waved her hand dashingly, turned around, and prepared to leave.
"?!"
Hearing the words "sweet date", Asahina Nazuna's face instantly turned red. She hurriedly waved her hands to deny it, her tone somewhat flustered.
"N-No! What are you talking nonsense about, Fuuka-chan! This isn't a date!"
She stole a glance at Shikime Natsu, then quickly averted her gaze and defended herself.
"It's just... just as a senior, accompanying a lonely junior to go shopping, that's all! That's right, that's it!"
Kiryuuin Fuuka didn't look back, merely waving her hand casually in farewell.
Shikime Natsu's gaze fell on Asahina Nazuna, and he asked with a smile:
"Then Asahina-senpai, are you still willing to accompany this lonely junior to go shopping next?"
Listening to these words, the blush that had slightly faded from Asahina Nazuna rose up again. Why is this junior of mine so bad-hearted?
"Of course!"
Asahina Nazuna nodded, her tone fierce, planning to properly lecture this little junior, Shikime Natsu, who didn't know how to respect his seniors.
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