Demon King

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Setting: Fictional setting, basically following the events after the manga's ending. In this fictional world, Kiyomaro Takane, the
"Baka Trio," Mariko Nakamura, Suzume Mizuno, and Kaneko attend the same high school.
Another heroine, Megumi Taikai, transfers to the same school for some reason, making this the first time Megumi is
paired with Kiyomaro and their friends.
The story focuses on their three years of high school life, depicting school festivals, field trips, graduation trips,
parent-teacher meetings, student council elections, and other school-related events.
The romance is polyamory, and the story will naturally include 18+ content, threesomes, GL
scenes , and perhaps even illicit affairs and foursomes.
The first 18+ scene appears around chapter 14, and
will occur more frequently thereafter, averaging about once every three chapters.
The main setting this time is Hosoba Holly
Public
Like other high schools, it has four grades (A, B, C, and D) from first to third year,
with 40 students per grade, totaling 160 students per grade and 480 students in total.
The uniforms for this serialization are traditional Japanese school uniforms.
The boys' uniforms are stand-up collar uniforms (the same as the uniform Kiyomaro wore when he entered high school in the manga).
In summer, they wear a dark blue jacket with matching trousers; in winter, a black jacket with matching trousers.
The girls' uniforms are sailor uniforms. The style of the girls' uniforms is the same as that of Kagawa Prefectural Shiraizaka High School,
which Sugihara Manami attended in "sentimentalgraffiti. " Incidentally, the surnames "Sugihara," "Nagakura," and "Endo" are taken from this school. In summer, the upper body is predominantly beige, with a lake-blue collar adorned with two white stripes and a red scarf , paired with a blue knee-length pleated skirt. In winter, the upper body is predominantly gray, with a gray collar adorned with two white stripes and a red scarf tied around it, paired with a gray knee-length pleated skirt. Because the story is set in a fictional world, there are many characters. Here, we introduce the characters who appear most frequently. Kiyomaro Takane (15 years old) 1-a Birthdate: September 18th The male protagonist of the serialized story, he participated in the Demon King Competition once every 1000 years and is the holder of the Red Magic Book. He is the partner of the new Demon King, Kashubir. A genius high school student with an IQ of 190. He possesses extensive knowledge, excelling in physics and calculation. During middle school, he represented the International Mathematical Olympiad twice, winning individual gold medals both times. In the physics community, due to his numerous published papers, he has been recognized by several renowned professors overseas as a promising new star. Haima Megumi (17 years old) 2-a Birthdate: August 12th The main heroine of the serialized series. Like Kiyomaro, she is a partner in the battle for the Demon King and was once the holder of the Crimson Magic Book. Dio's partner. She is a super popular idol with long, straight black hair reaching her waist and a tall figure. She is a pure and beautiful girl who is in love with Kiyomaro. Due to a serious accident, she transferred to Holly Leaf Public High School, where she originally attended an all-girls high school. Nagakura Ayako (15 years old) 1-a Birthdate: August 12th An original character; the second main heroine of the serialized series. The only daughter of a company president, she is a childhood friend of Kiyomaro. With a learning deviation score of 70, she and her friend Murakami Shizuka are the top students among the first-year girls. She has a sweet and cute appearance and a well-behaved and gentle personality. Overall, she is a standard Yamato Nadeshiko. A talented woman who possesses both beauty and intelligence. She is a capable heiress, proficient in cooking, tea ceremony, and housework, and is recommended by the boys at school as a campus idol. She was once involved in the battle for the Demon King. Because her father's company moved to Minami-Ao Town, she, originally attending a private girls' school, and several friends applied to and were accepted into the Hosoba Holly Public High School. Murakami Shizuka (15 years old), 1-a, academic deviation score 72, is a close friend of Ayako in middle school. A gifted student among first-year girls, she is elegant beautiful, and highly popular, being elected class representative (class president) on her first day. Kaneko (15 years old), 1-a , a classmate from middle school, has excellent grades. Saeki Asuka (15 years old), 1-a , a cute girl with short hair, is athletic and has a strong sense of justice; she joined the tennis club. Endo Minako (15 years old), 1-a, a close friend of Saeki Asuka, served as vice-president of discipline in middle school. Akira Tanihara (15 years old) 1-a Endo Minako's boyfriend, above average grades, a typical hard worker. Tsuyoshi Kaneyama (15 years old) 1-a The leader of the Idiot Trio, a passionate but impulsive delinquent. Mamoru Iwajima (15 years old) 1-a One of the Idiot Trio, a weirdo obsessed with and knowledgeable about everything related to UF0. Hiroshi Yamanaka (15 years old) 1-a Also a member of the Idiot Trio, the third pitcher in the baseball team. Since dating Mariko, Yamanaka has drifted apart from Kaneyama and Iwajima. Aya Tanizaki (15 years old) 1-b A middle school friend of Ayako Nagakura, she joined the drama club with her classmate Chika Todo. Chika Todo (15 years old) 1-b Aya Tanizaki's friend, she was in the drama club in middle school and was chosen by senior Mie Takagi as her successor as the drama club captain. Nakamura Route - C: Lively and cheerful with a sunny personality, she confesses her feelings to Yamanaka and joins the baseball team as a trainee manager after they start dating . Mizuno Suzume (15 years old) 1-C : Born May 5th. Cute and somewhat ditzy, she's directionally challenged. After entering school, she joins the tea ceremony club. Her adorable appearance and tireless efforts attract the attention of the boys her age. She harbors feelings for Kiyomaro, leading to an unprecedented struggle. Second and third year students are as follows: Miyazawa Erika (17 years old) 2-A : A supporting female character in the serialized story; the future development of the story is unknown.

Last year's newly promoted idol, she met Xiaohui and became friends the day after the opening ceremony.
While she mainly focuses on acting and occasionally releases solo albums, it doesn't shake
Xiaohui's singing career. To Eri, Xiaohui is a senior and a healthy rival.
Lively and cute, she's always been admired by boys, and she develops an interest in and falls in love with Kiyomaro.
Due to her bold and straightforward nature, she's Xiaohui's biggest enemy.
Kobayakawa Kazuya (17 years old)
, the student council secretary and member of 2-a, has very sharp intuition; nothing escapes his notice.
He often calls those enthusiastic music fans stupid boys. Although he frequently finds opportunities to mock Kiyomaro,
he is one of Kiyomaro's reliable seniors and friends.
Hayakawa Hoko (17 years old), the student council accountant of 2-a
, is hailed as one of the top 10 beauties of the second year. Serious and hardworking, she is Kobayakawa Kazuya
's fiancée.
Honda Jiro (17 years old) 2-a
Like Kazuya, he is the student council secretary and a longtime friend of Kazuya. Like his friend, he often teases Kiyomaro
. Like Kazuya, he is Kiyomaro's reliable senior and friend.
Morimoto Shizuko (17 years old) 2-a
One of the main players in the tennis club, she is a longtime friend of Hayakawa Hoko and Honda Jiro's girlfriend.
Because of their very friendly relationship, the four of them often go on double dates.
Sugihara Azusa (18 years old) 3-a
The current student council president, intelligent and intuitive, she consistently ranks first in her class and is a talented woman who possesses both
beauty and wisdom.
Morimoto Ayaka (18 years old) 3-a
The current student council vice president, her grades are comparable to her friend Azusa, and she is a reliable older sister.
Nakajima Yukiko (18 years old) 3-a
Beautiful, her grades are second only to the current student council members Sugihara Azusa and Morimoto Ayaka, and she is the school's recognized
goddess.
Her father is a famous physiognomist in the country.
Takagi Mie (18 years old) 3-b
The president of the drama club.
Finally, there are the teachers and other characters:
Michiyo Oda (50 years old)
, the teacher of Class 1-A, a veteran female teacher with over 20 years of experience at the school.
Chiharu Kasuga (35 years old)
, the teacher of Class 1-B, who also serves as a special advisor to the drama club.
Yukiko Fujiko (35 years old)
, the teacher of Class 2-A, who joined the school at the same time as Chiharu Kasuga and has been teaching there for nearly 10 years.
Nemiko Oikawa (55 years old)
, the president of Oikawa Entertainment Production Agency, the agency that Megumi belongs to.
Mina Hosaka (27 years old),
Megumi's personal manager.
『Prologue』
Soft clouds floated in the clear blue sky, and within the territory of Fuyuki Town, the atmosphere of autumn seemed to
have settled .
"Excuse me."
"Oh, Megumi-san, welcome!"
"Is Kiyomaro-kun in?"
"He should be reading in his bedroom, go and find him."
The Demon King Battle has entered its final stage, and Megumi has come to the Takane family home. Kiyomaro, who had initially come seeking answers to questions about school selection, was shocked by Xiaohui's decision
when she explained her reason for visiting . "Eh—! You're planning to drop out!" "Hmm… given this accident." An uneasy atmosphere enveloped Kiyomaro's bedroom. Earlier, in late July, a serious industrial accident occurred at the girls' private high school Xiaohui attended. Construction work on the school building was underway during the holidays, and a powerful explosion occurred that night due to the gas leak. The explosion was incredibly powerful; the school building appeared to have been pierced by a missile, leaving a huge hole, and the ensuing fire severely damaged the entire building. Fortunately, the accident happened at night, so there were no injuries. However, the severely damaged school building could not be repaired in the short term. In other words, the school had to close until further notice. Kiyomaro, who was in the United States at the time, representing Japan in the International Mathematical Olympiad, learned of the serious accident in Japan after the competition ended . After winning the individual gold medal and returning to Japan, Kiyomaro immediately contacted Megumi, and the two discussed school selection and other feasibility studies. Finally, having received valuable advice, Megumi made her decision during the remaining summer vacation. However, Megumi made a surprising decision. "In other words, Ms. Megumi, are you planning to take the entrance exam and repeat your second year next year?" "Well, normally it wouldn't be necessary, but since my grades weren't ideal, repeating a year would be better. And the company president and my parents have already agreed to this." "So, will the agency handle which school you plan to transfer to?" "Yes, but I can choose a high school, and then the company president will decide. Actually, transferring schools isn't a big problem." Normally, transferring schools isn't a major issue. It's common for children to transfer schools when their parents are relocated to other regions; most schools don't require entrance exams, only transcripts. The situation is a little different for repeat students, but schools usually handle . Most importantly, Megumi has already decided on her preferred high school. Perhaps it was fate, but now she had the chance to transfer to the high school of her beloved, an opportunity that seemed like a once-in-a-lifetime chance. Nearly two years had passed since their first meeting, and the battle for the Demon King was nearing its end. After nearly two years of struggle, their relationship had indeed progressed. Although they remained just friends, Xiaohui's feelings for Kiyomaro remained deeply buried in her heart, surging with intense longing several times a month , each time causing her to tremble with a pain-like emotion. It was truly unbelievable; this feeling was more intense and powerful than before. Perhaps, being at the age of teenage romance was the secret behind this intense emotion. In short, Kiyomaro still held a significant place in Xiaohui's heart, and memories of them resurfaced again and again , like layers of paint, each deeper and more vibrant. She had long realized that she would carry this feeling with her for life, and every time they were together...

She felt herself falling deeper into love.
Kiyomaro was the person she hoped would develop a closer relationship with, and as for whether they could become lovers, she
believed it was up to her to work for it.
Ultimately, she decided to attend the same high school as Kiyomaro—Honeysuckle High School,
a .
The school's deviation score was 65, placing it above average. Given Kiyomaro's current academic deviation score,
he could have chosen a private school with a better learning and academic environment.
However, considering the family's financial burden, Kiyomaro chose a public school.
Finally, his mother chose her former alma mater, Honeysuckle High School, for him.
Of course, from the agency's perspective, the president objected to Megumi's decision.
It was quite strange that she, who had previously attended a private girls' high school, would suddenly switch to a public high school, especially since
this school was a traditional co-educational institution.
Megumi's private girls' high school had a deviation score of 68, quite close to the level of a top-tier university.
Even so, due to work commitments, Xiaohui's grades were not ideal, so
she hoped to transfer schools and repeat a year.
Of course, as the club president, she knew the reasons behind Xiaohui's choice of this public high school.
Moreover, it was rumored that this was the school her parents had attended.
After careful consideration, she finally accepted Xiaohui's wish.
Since the decision to repeat a year had been made, Kiyomaro immediately began special training for Xiaohui's entrance exam.
Although, given Xiaohui's current status as an affected student, she could
qualify for the open entrance exam at a similarly ranked school, she still hoped to use the opportunity to deepen their relationship.
Furthermore, through this repeat year, she hoped that with Kiyomaro's help, she could
graduate .
Having decided on her future path, Xiaohui planned to dedicate herself to the entertainment industry after graduation; in other words,
these two years of high school life would be her last.
Several months later, in the final battle, Kiyomaro finally defeated Prague, and Kashu finally became the new King of the Demon World.
Kiyomaro returned home alone to find a young girl visiting his living room.
Megumi, who had been sitting on the sofa awaiting the outcome, was eager to be the first to know.
"Kiyomaro-kun, what was the result?"
"Yes, I succeeded! I finally made Kashu the King!"
Upon learning of Kiyomaro's success, Megumi unceremoniously stepped forward and congratulated him with a brief hug.
"Ah... th-thank you!"
There should have been more romantic words of thanks, but Kiyomaro felt his mouth was dry,
and he didn't know how to continue speaking. The pounding in his chest was even more pronounced than the blush on his face.
Megumi's radiant smile and the congratulatory hug could make any man
lose his composure, but Kiyomaro, lacking self-awareness, thought Megumi was merely offering polite congratulations.
However, a hidden joy was slowly growing within him.
"Oh, right, there's something else I came here for today. I received a notification from the school the day before yesterday."
"Ms. Hui received a notification? Congratulations!"
"Yes! Thank you, Kiyomaro-kun. Please take care of me for the next two years~"
"Ms. Hui, why did you say 'take care of me'... Eek!!"
At some point, Hui took out the acceptance letter. At that moment, Kiyomaro finally understood.
The high school Hui would be attending was the same 'Hormone Fine Leaf Public High School' that Kiyomaro would be attending.
"Ah, this is so sudden, but I'm still very
happy to be able to attend the same high school as her."
A beautiful face, and a gentle nature; she seemed like a very obedient person. Imagining her in
a sailor uniform was like stepping out of a photobook illustration. Kiyomaro
was moved again to see such a friend attending the same school.
However, it's time to start anew, Kiyomaro thought.
Even with a transfer due to special circumstances, some schools still require entrance exams according to the rules. Although Keigo passed
the special entrance exam for those who had suspended or withdrawn from school and wished to attend a school of the same grade , she wasn't a third-year student. Some schools are very strict, recalculating credits at the school, meaning that no matter how high her entrance exam score was, she had to start from scratch. In other words, she had to repeat a grade. Although she had expressed her intention to repeat a grade to the school, it seemed that she simply complied. That is to say, Keigo is now a 17-year-old second-year student. It's too late to find out the truth now. "Ms. Keigo, didn't you know that I'll be attending a high school in the future? There are a lot of Ms. Keigo's fans , and..." Keigo nodded in response to Kiyomaro's surprise. "Kiyomaro-kun, nice to meet you from now on." "Yes, nice to meet you from now on, 'Megumi-senpai'." For Kiyomaro, Megumi was a friend, but she was also an idol; in the future, she would be his senior in the class, so he couldn't be too intimate with her in front of other students. Megumi's cute eyes narrowed slightly. "Wait! Do you want to call me that in the future?" "At school, isn't it a good Japanese custom to add 'senpai' when addressing someone as an elder? But it's only at school. When we're alone, I'll still call you Megumi-san." Kiyomaro hurriedly added. Although Kiyomaro's expression seemed serious, his eyes were still full of kindness. "Yes..." Megumi's right hand slightly tidied her long, smooth, straight hair, which rippled , and her unique earrings swayed gently. "Kiyomaro-kun, we used to be monster partners, right? Don't call me 'senpai' or 'senpai,' just call me as we always have." Kiyomaro seemed a little embarrassed. "Ms. Megumi, is that alright?" "Of course~" At this moment, Kiyomaro didn't know that the girl connected to his destiny wasn't just Megumi... Chapter Two: "The Beginning" In early April, near Holly Town, in Fuyumoto Prefecture, the cherry blossom were in full bloom, and the cherry blossom petals danced and fell like snowflakes. This day was the opening ceremony of Holly Hosoba Public High School, and a large number of students in collared uniforms and sailor suits .

The traditional Japanese school uniforms—the stand-up collar uniforms and sailor suits—are the uniforms of Hosoba Holly Public High School.
The boys' stand-up collar uniforms consist of a dark blue jacket paired with matching trousers.
The girls' sailor suits are predominantly beige, with a gray collar featuring two white stripes and a red
scarf, paired with a gray knee-length pleated skirt.
This public high school's sailor suits are quite popular in Fuyumoto Prefecture.
The beige sailor suits paired with gray pleated skirts create a clever color combination, conveying
a sense of maturity as the girls enter another stage of their lives.
In one corner of the campus, students look at the class assignments on the school bulletin board.
Five first-year girls are gathered in front of the board, searching for their assigned classes.
Former friends, with deep bonds for many years, are first confronted with the reality of being separated.
"What?! I've been assigned to Class B! I'm not happy about it!"
"What bad luck! Ako got into Class B, and Masaki got into Class C. So, Shizuka, what about you?"
"Class A! That's great! I can be in the same class as Ayako!"
"Yeah, it's so great to be with Shizuka. But..." The sweet and cute girl,
while responding to her friend, saw a rather familiar name.
(Takane... Kiyomaro... Could it be!)
Cheers and disappointments mingled and echoed repeatedly in front of the report board.
At this moment, a girl who looked very mature walked into the group of first-year students.
A long, straight, shiny hair reaching her waist fluttered in the spring breeze. She looked pure and beautiful, a standard
beauty. However, the thick-rimmed red glasses she wore as a disguise were clearly
out of place with her pretty appearance.
At this moment, her presence was quite conspicuous.
Ignoring the stares of the students around her, she nervously searched for a name on the bulletin board. Finally,
in the first-year students' group A, she saw a very familiar name: "Kiyomaro Takane."
As the girl turned to leave, she noticed Kiyomaro's gaze searching the bulletin board. The girl
gently patted Kiyomaro's arm and said, "Good morning, Kiyomaro-kun. You've been assigned to group A."
At that moment, Kiyomaro's shoulder twitched. While he was trying to recall whose voice it was, his
body had already turned around.
The girl standing before her, Xiaohui, flashed a bright, dazzling smile.
"Good morning, Ms. Hui. So, who are you?"
"Second year, Class A. Kiyomaro-kun looks so handsome in his high-collared uniform!" "
W-Oh, no! You look beautiful in your sailor uniform too, it suits you perfectly."
"Really! I've always wanted to wear a sailor uniform, but whether it was my old junior high or the girls' private high school
before , they all wore suit-style uniforms."
"Yeah, I wore a suit-style uniform in junior high too. By the way, there's still quite a bit of time before the opening ceremony
. If you'd like, let's look around!"
At this moment, the first-year girl who had been standing next to Xiaohui recognized the boy's address and
appearance perfectly as her childhood friend whom she hadn't seen for many years.
Unable to escape because her friend was bothering her, she felt a surge of joy at Xiaohui's address of "Kiyomaro."
After saying goodbye to her friend, she ran in the direction the two boys had gone.
(Kiyomaro-kun, I've finally met you...) A fateful reunion, this girl believed in the existence of the gods.
With some time before the opening ceremony, the two strolled around the high school. They continued chatting along the way,
occasionally bursting into cheerful laughter that blended into one. They walked side-by-side on campus, very
close . For Xiaohui, attending the same high school as someone she liked was the
happiest thing.
The high school's class assignments were mostly random for first-year students. However,
upon entering the second year, classes were assigned based on first-year academic performance, with
high-achieving students placed in Group A.
Most of Kiyomaro's classmates from middle school were in Group A, as were the "Idiot Trio" with Kiyomaro and Kaneko,
while Suzume and her friend Mariko were in Group C.
As for Xiaohui's situation, considering her special status and to avoid being harassed by students who idolize celebrities, the school
also assigned her to Group A, whose students are generally more well-behaved
. "Kiyomaro-kun, why did you choose this high school?"
"Well...actually, I didn't want my family to bear the burden of high tuition fees, so I always preferred public high schools .
Actually, I visited their school last year when I was a sophomore. I was initially attracted by their
impressive . I thought the high-collared uniforms were very cool, a perfect example of traditional Japanese high schools. Of course,
the school atmosphere here is quite free, and there are many subjects to choose from besides general studies. Although that's not the most in-depth reason,
my mother ultimately chose this school."
"No, that's not true. Kiyomaro-kun, you've thought about it very carefully."
At this moment, their conversation was interrupted by a voice.
"Excuse me, are you Takane Kiyomaro?"
The two stopped and turned around to see a girl standing in front of them.
This girl was noticeably slimmer than Xiaohui standing next to her, probably
around .
Although petite, her skin was remarkably fair and beautiful. Her hair was about
waist-length, similar to Xiaohui's, and they shared many similarities in appearance.
Most importantly, she possessed an elegance that most girls lacked—a refined air
reminiscent of a wealthy young lady.
"...Yes, you know me." Kiyomaro couldn't recall ever knowing such a polite and lovely
girl.
"Perhaps you've forgotten, but I'm Nagakura Ayako, your childhood friend."
After a long pause, Kiyomaro finally remembered something from many years ago.
"You must be Miss Ayako! I really miss you, but I almost forgot. I remember
you transferred schools when you were in second grade, right? I never imagined you'd be here!"
"Yes, because my dad's company moved from Yokohama to this area, and my mom chose to apply to this public high school last year."
"Your dad's company, Miss Ayako... are you... a rich girl?"
Ayako gently shook her head at Kiyomaro's assumption.
"No, my dad's company is just average. Since we don't employ any commoners, I'm
not a rich girl. By the way, is that your friend next to you?"
"I'm Megumi, a second-year student in Class A, and a friend of Kiyomaro."
"Y-you're that super popular national idol! Please allow me to reintroduce myself. I
'm Ayako Nagakura, a first-year student in Class A. Megumi-senpai, nice to meet you!" As a junior,
Ayako clasped her hands together and bowed gracefully, displaying impeccable manners.
Although Ayako denied it, her behavior clearly reflected a certain level of upbringing.
As expected of a young lady from a wealthy family, Ayako's etiquette was that of a true Yamato Nadeshiko.
However, since she was Kiyomaro's friend, Megumi felt there was no need for such formalities.
"Um… actually, since you're Kiyomaro-kun's friend, you don't need to call me senpai anymore…
"
When Megumi asked Ayako for a handshake, a strange feeling arose between them.
Despite it being their first meeting, an indescribable sense of nostalgia and warmth welled up within them. It was quite strange. Even though the person standing before her was a stranger, she felt she was someone
important. Perhaps reuniting with a childhood friend stirred up nostalgic memories. For some girls, childhood friends are the most difficult rivals; their emotional direction is often unpredictable . However, facing Megumi, who shared this identity, she felt Ayako was special. It was truly unbelievable; both girls were certain that their relationship would only grow stronger in the future. "It's really strange, you give me a wonderful feeling... By the way, if it's alright, could you be my first friend?" "Me too! I have the same feeling... Of course, you can call me Megumi from now on! I'll call you Aya, okay?" "Really? Of course! Megumi, nice to meet you from now on. Oh! I forgot about Kiyomaro-kun, sorry !" "...It's alright, but I didn't expect you girls to become so familiar with each other so quickly. Well then, let's continue tour! After crossing the fountain in the central garden, on the left is..." Kiyomaro changed the subject and explained the layout and everything else to Megumi and Ayako in detail. Soon, they had a better understanding of this public high school. During their pleasant conversation, they were interrupted by Kiyomaro's biggest concern. "By the way, Ms. Megumi, aren't you worried about the media and fans affecting you by studying here?" "It's alright. Besides me, several other celebrities are also studying here, and I heard that the president was already aware of this when he decided to send me to this high school." The pleasant time passed quickly, and as the opening ceremony bell rang, Megumi waved goodbye to Ayako and Kiyomaro . The news of a popular idol enrolling in the school spread rapidly the next day. "Hey, did you know that the popular idol, Umi Megumi, transferred here?" "Really?! I heard about it yesterday too..." During class break, Jinshan was looking up at the hot topic circulating on campus. At this moment, Yamanaka's gaze shifted from Kinzan to Kiyomaro: "Takane, did you know that Megumi came here?" Kiyomaro, who was unusually calm, only politely replied, "Yeah, I know that too..." Seeing Kiyomaro's indifferent reaction, Yamanaka continued as if reciting a familiar story: "I heard it from someone else . I thought it was just a silly prank, but I saw it with my own eyes this morning! Also, there's some unconfirmed information. I heard that before yesterday's opening ceremony, Iwajima saw someone who looked like her being intimate ." "...Intimate? " "Yes, I heard that she was wearing thick-rimmed red glasses and talking to the boy next to her. Because of the distance and the fact that they were facing away, we can't tell who that guy is yet." As Yamanaka said this, Kinzan immediately came over and interrupted him... "Yamaka, don't talk nonsense. How could a beauty like Megumi be intimate with a boy? She should be asking him questions." At this moment, Iwajima, one of the witnesses, immediately joined the discussion. "What I witnessed wasn't questioning or anything, right? The most important thing is, if our goddess studies here, as long as I perform well, maybe Megumi will fall for me!" So-called friendship is always so fragile in front of an admired woman. Always thinking he's the best, the idiot trio of Jinshan provides the perfect example in front of the other classmates. "Stop dreaming! Megumi doesn't like short guys, she definitely likes a strong guy like me." "Tsk! Megumi would never be interested in a delinquent like that!" "What did you say!" Jinshan was quite agitated by being called a delinquent by his friends, and without hesitation, punched Iwajima. However, judging from the sudden silence of the other classmates, Jinshan's image and personality had already tacitly agreed. Girls probably wouldn't like men with rude personalities, right? "Hehe... Iwajima, Jinshan, Megumi's type must be someone like me, the all-around athlete, Yamanaka." While the idiot trio were arguing about this, suddenly a boy pointed at Kiyomaro and shouted. "I remember now! It's Takane! Yesterday near the fountain in the school courtyard, I saw him with Megumi and another girl!! Could it be!!!" Kiyomaro's worst fears had finally come true. (Oh no!! This is trouble!!) In an instant, the previously harmonious classroom atmosphere turned tense. "Huh~~" "Heh~~ What exactly happened, Takane?" Kiyomaro felt a chill run down his spine at Jinshan's question. Like a frog being stared at by a snake, Kiyomaro was completely paralyzed, but he couldn't just sit and wait to die . Complacency would only lead to his own destruction, and Kiyomaro certainly knew when he was in a dangerous situation, and most importantly , he and Megumi were really just friends. "Ms. Hui and I are just ordinary friends. We just happened to run into each other at the opening ceremony..." Kiyomaro desperately tried to explain to Kinzan, using their friendship as a shield in an attempt to quell the situation before it escalated beyond repair . However, Iwajima had considerable doubts about Kiyomaro's explanation. "I see, ordinary friends. But why didn't you say that earlier? Are you hiding ?"

The fact that the two knew each other was already sufficient evidence for the boy. Whether
or not anything was concealed afterward was merely a matter of the severity of the punishment.
"Iwashima, we're just ordinary friends, and there's nothing to be proud of about these things,"
Ayako, who had been silent, stepped forward at this moment.
"Everyone, I'm the other girl who was with Megumi back then. Kiyomaro-kun already told you that we're just
ordinary friends, so why are you making such a fuss?
" "...It seems you're quite familiar with Takane. Who exactly are you?" Although she looked petite and delicate, her eyes
sparkled with intelligence. In Yamanaka's memory, he had never encountered such an intelligent girl.
"I'm Nagakura Ayako, Kiyomaro-kun's childhood friend. You're friends with Kiyomaro-kun."
How fitting! A student of the same type as Kiyomaro, and since the other party was his son's friend, Yamanaka politely
introduced himself.
"We've been friends since middle school. I'm Hiroshi Yamanaka, and these are Kaneyama and Mamoru Iwajima."
"Since you're Kiyomaro-kun's friends, why..."
At this moment, completely ignoring Ayako's attempts to calm him down, Kaneyama shouted uncontrollably.
"What do you know, girl like you?! Takane! When did you
become so close to Megumi?!"
"It's just a conversation, it's normal, right? Why such a big reaction to being close friends..."
Kiyomaro's response to his friend Kaneyama's outburst was rather calm.
Kiyomaro couldn't help but smile wryly at Kaneyama's ridiculous thoughts, but for the other boys, this
was something to be proud of. Being able to easily chat with their idol had always been a dream for fans and boys alike.
However, the other boys quickly had another thought.
"But if Takane can do it, then in other words, I can too."
"That's right, we still have plenty of time and opportunities in the next two years." Faced with the enthusiastic boys,
Kiyomaro finally escaped the predicament.
Returning to his seat, he began to think about the current situation.
(This is incredibly boring. Megumi is a popular idol, how could she easily… um, wait…!) Kiyomaro, who has absolutely no interest in
romance , originally had no connection with Megumi, but given her many admirers at school,
being seen being intimate with her might cause unnecessary trouble.
(However, Megumi and I are just ordinary friends. As long as we keep a certain distance, there shouldn't be any problem
…)
But thinking of this, Kiyomaro felt a strange pang of anxiety. Before he knew why he felt this way
, he saw several girls approach him, one of whom took the initiative to introduce herself and show goodwill.
"Takane-san, I heard about you from Ayako. I'm Murakami Shizuka, Ayako's good friend from middle school."
"Oh, you're Ayako-san's good friend! I'm Takane Kiyomaro, nice to meet you!" "
I heard you're the top student this year, nice to meet you for the next three years!"
"Really? Just a coincidence."
"Takane-san, I'm Saeki Asuka, nice to meet you!"
"Endo Minako, I'm Asuka's good friend, and next to me is my boyfriend, Tanihara Akira,
nice ."
At that moment, the sliding door to the classroom opened again, and a woman in her forties entered.
"Alright, the bell has rung for class. Return to your seats."
The homeroom teacher's sudden arrival caused the students to return to their seats. Once all the students were seated quietly,
the woman introduced herself.
"As introduced at yesterday's opening ceremony, I am Michiyo Oda, who will be your homeroom teacher starting today
. Nice to meet you all!"
"Nice to meet you all!!"
"Now, let's all start with brief self-introductions! Let's begin with the girl by the window!"
As the students introduced themselves one by one, it was soon Kiyomaro's turn.
"Kiyomaro Takane, science is my strongest subject. Please take good care of me this coming year."
Why? While introducing herself, I felt the homeroom teacher's gaze was a little different.
Perhaps I'm just imagining things. But maybe the math
teacher knows I achieved good results in the International Mathematical Olympiad.
At least the first day went smoothly; I got to know many classmates, although most were girls. It seemed like the matter of quickly
making several friends was temporarily resolved.
However, things didn't always go as planned.
The next day in PE class, Kiyomaro became the outlet for some boys' frustrations.
(Go to hell!!)
(Go apologize to hell!!)
(You bastard who tried to get close to Megumi, go to hell!!)
The next morning, Megumi, who was deliberately waiting for Kiyomaro at the station, was witnessed by the idiot trio talking
intimately .
Completely enraged, they immediately teamed up with the boys in their class to take revenge.
Isolated and facing the combined efforts of the idiot trio and the boys present, Kiyomaro was repeatedly and forcefully thrown at him with a volleyball
.
What was originally a healthy and normal dodgeball game turned into a stage for the boys to carry out their vigilante justice.
After the baptism of the Demon King battle, Kiyomaro was quite confident in his athletic ability, but unfortunately, he was outnumbered
and at a complete disadvantage. He was quickly hit from behind by Yamanaka, who was good at throwing.
The ball was originally left on the court, but the boys who had conspired secretly kicked the ball to the opposing team's camp.
(You traitor, die!)
Jinshan, having picked up the ball, waited for Kiyomaro to stand up before throwing it with all his might at Kiyomaro
's arm.
The excruciating pain reminded Kiyomaro of their past battles. The ball bounced back to Jinshan's
hand, and without hesitation, he threw it again at Kiyomaro's stomach.
Kiyomaro, having been ganged up on by the idiot trio using dodgeballs, felt the terrifying power of resentment for the first time.
It was probably a show of force, a symbolic gesture that fully demonstrated
the logic and mindset of the heretical fans.
Even so, compared to the previous experience of being repeatedly beaten in the Demon King's battle, this attack
seemed relatively gentle.
Xiaohui's situation in the class was somewhat special. In the second-year classroom, which was full of 16- and 17-year-old students, she was the only girl
about to turn 18. Moreover, Xiaohui was a super popular idol, with a beautiful and mature appearance, and her classmates...

Compared to her, she seemed a bit childish, though not immediately avoiding Xiaohui.
In fact, the boys in her class vied to get close to Xiaohui, hoping to make a lasting
impression on the first day. However, she already had someone she liked and ignored their ardent pursuit, earning
the sympathy of her classmates.
After Nagakura Ayako, Xiaohui's second friend was the most popular girl in the class
— Miyazawa Erika.
Xiaohui knew Erika, of course; she was a newly promoted idol from the previous year. To Xiaohui, Erika
was a junior and a healthy competitor.
To Erika, Xiaohui was a senior she could learn from. While Erika focused on acting, she
couldn't shake Xiaohui's position in the singing world. Even so, her album releases were considered mid-level
success.
On the other hand, Miyazawa Erika and Xiaohui were different types of people.
Erika Miyazawa is undeniably lively and adorable. By male-only popularity standards, she's one of the most popular in
her class and consistently ranks among the top five in the entire grade. However, despite her charm,
her presence becomes somewhat overshadowed when standing next to Megumi. Compared to Megumi's long hair and beautiful features,
Erika's unique cuteness pales in comparison.
Even so, Erika actively befriends Megumi, and eventually, Megumi easily becomes acquainted with the other
girls .
Meanwhile, Suzume, assigned to the neighboring Class C, finds Megumi's arrival a nightmare
.
Knowing that Dior is Megumi's guardian, Suzume already sees Megumi as a rival and can't feel
happy. A woman's intuition tells her that unease permeates every cell of her body.
A friend versus an idol—the odds are inevitably lowered. Suzume knows deep down that Megumi has an overwhelming advantage
in looks and figure.
而且现在眼前突然出现了一位儿时玩伴，面对眼前的对方这么犯规的设定，
铃芽感觉到爱情道路变得难行。
让她更为不安的，害怕清麿的活跃，逐渐受到其他女生的注目，仅仅一日的
时间，已经有女生打听他是否独身。
而且并不是只限于一年级，二年级甚至三年级的学姊亲自来打听。
看来高校内隐藏不少竞争对手，到底能否力压群雌，铃芽内心清楚知道自己
到底有多少胜算。
既然事实已经无法动摇，铃芽内心的情感再次燃起，决心跟企图追求清麿的
女生奋战到最后。
第3章：～～挚友
位于1楼的物理室内，隐约传来一道男生的悲号和揍人声。
「啊啊！」
「咕啊啊！」午膳时分开始，金山以「亲爱的高岭，我们换个地方说话吧。」
为由，强行将清麿拉入物理室，男生随即进行所谓的私刑的报复行动。
The trigger for the revenge was rather trivial. In the morning, as Kiyomaro changed into his indoor shoes upon entering the school, he was greeted and briefly spoken to by Megumi, who had just
entered the school building.
A simple "Good morning, Kiyomaro-kun," a perfectly polite greeting, however,
struck a nerve with the group of boys.
"What the hell do you want Megumi to say?!"
"You've been getting close to Megumi for ages, I've been annoyed for a long time!!"
"How dare you lay a hand on our Megumi-chan! It's utterly rude!"
Kiyomaro, who didn't retaliate despite the violence, wasn't showing weakness; he simply didn't want these trivial matters
to damage his friend's reputation.
The boys present, of course, ignored the consequences of their actions. They firmly believed that idols belonged to
all fans, and no one else was allowed to touch them; they absolutely wouldn't tolerate the aloofness of close friends of the opposite sex.
"Takane! Listen up! Megumi belongs to all of us. Don't even think about possessing her,
not even having intimate conversations with her! Anyone with that kind of thinking must never approach Megumi again!" With that, Kinzan
led the boys out of the physics lab.
"Ouch..." Kiyomaro, rubbing his head, felt that familiar pain again.
The pain reminded him of being bullied in middle school; he hadn't realized how fragile friendship could be!
Although there were no obvious marks on his body, the places where he'd been punched were still clearly visible.
About half a minute later, the sliding door to the physics lab opened again.
Rushing in in a panic was Kiyomaro's childhood friend, Nagakura Ayako.
"Kiyomaro-kun, are you alright?"
"Ayako-san!"
"Did Kinzan and the others bully you just now?"
"Um, that's..." Unable to hide it any longer, Kiyomaro could only manage a wry smile.
"That guy Jinshan is so mean! I was wondering why Kiyomaro-kun was brought to the physics lab,
and now I it's for this kind of thing. It's really too much!"
Ayako felt heartbroken that her crush, especially her middle school friend, had been bullied.
"Ayako-san, it's okay... Jinshan has a strong personality, so don't blame him too much."
"Eh, but they did such a terrible thing to you!" Ayako's cute eyes
welled up with tears as she said this.
"It's okay..." Kiyomaro gently stroked Ayako's head to comfort her.
For Kiyomaro, this gesture might have been to soothe his childhood friend's emotions, but this head pat
had already captured Ayako's heart.
From that moment on, Ayako's love clock slowly started ticking forward.
"Kiyomaro-kun, you're so kind. No matter what happens, I'll be with you. Let's go to
the school cafeteria for lunch!"
"Okay."
The two left the physics lab, and this incident became the beginning of their relationship.
More than a week later, the rumors about Kiyomaro and Megumi's close relationship gradually faded.
However, the next topic of conversation was that Kiyomaro was starting to attract the attention of some girls.
The reason? One girl had already gone on a date with the attention-grabbing Kiyomaro –
Nagakura Ayako, his classmate.
Perhaps because they were childhood friends, their relationship developed rapidly, and on the other hand, her
popularity also soaring.
In just one week since the start of the school year, Nagakura Ayako had accumulated immense popularity, becoming the most popular first-year girl.
Popular with both boys and girls, she was quickly recognized as the new campus idol.
Petite and charming with a sweet and adorable appearance, Ayako, possessing a "loli" quality, was rumored to be
the daughter of a wealthy company owner. With a gentle and obedient personality like a Yamato Nadeshiko, she quickly gained a large following among boys.
Although their dates were only brief after-school and weekends, the astonishing news spread rapidly throughout the
girls' circle.
During the morning break, Ayako's phone in her skirt pocket suddenly vibrated regularly.
Taking it out, she saw a message from her friend, Megumi.
"Aya, could you come to the rooftop to see me at noon, Megumi?"
Quickly glancing at the message, Ayako gave a simple and direct reply, pressing send with a hint
of melancholy on her face.
At lunchtime, Kiyomaro was kept under close surveillance by the "Idiot Trio" and unable to leave the classroom
. Ayako, choosing to leave alone, went to the school rooftop to meet Megumi.
Intending to ask why, she frankly inquired.
"Aya, can you tell me honestly if you like Kiyomaro-kun?"
"W-Why so suddenly…" Although she was somewhat prepared, Aya's cheeks
flushed , the answer already clear to Megumi.
"...I knew it. Aya really does like Kiyomaro-kun."
For some women, this was the last thing they wanted to see.
They were best friends (though they'd only known each other for a week), they both liked the same
person, and they both knew that if things weren't handled properly, while it wouldn't lead to anything serious,
breakups and estrangement were commonplace.
To restore their friendship and allow them to remain friends, Aya surprisingly yielded.
"I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have had any romantic aspirations…"
Aya's sorrowful gaze seemed to tell Megumi that she was experiencing a love more difficult and painful than most.
"…Megumi, you like Kiyomaro-kun?
" "…" Faced with Aya's sudden, direct question, Megumi was completely speechless.
At that moment, Aya made a painful decision.
"...So that's how it is. We both fell for Kiyomaro-kun. But, Megumi, please don't worry
! It's enough. I've decided to give up on this relationship. Ayako will fully support and help you and
Kiyomaro become a couple, so..." Ayako's voice trembled as she spoke, her voice breaking with tears.
Sadness and tears reflected in Megumi's eyes.
"Wait, wait! Ayako, what happened? I can't accept this answer. Don't you
like Kiyomaro-kun? Why are you giving up so easily? Did you do it on purpose yesterday?"
Yesterday at noon, Ayako had arranged to meet Kiyomaro and Megumi at a nearby coffee shop after school, but she stood
them up, citing important business.
In other words, Ayako had set up a scheme to bring Kiyomaro and Megumi together.
Considering her own circumstances, Ayako couldn't continue. Even if the other person accepted, the cruel
and painful future was something no one could accept.
Perhaps it would leave an indelible shadow on them. Thinking of this, Ayako didn't want her beloved Kiyomaro
to end up like that.
Why not become Cupid and bring them together? Wouldn't that be a perfect ending?
Ayako avoided Xiaohui's gaze, deliberately looking away and lowering her head. But at that moment, Ayako's
body reacted strangely.
"N-no, something's wrong!..."
Her legs trembled slightly, then her leg muscles lost strength, making it impossible for her to stand.
"Danger!!"
Noticing Ayako's abnormality, Xiaohui quickly steadied her weakened body and gently
helped her sit down on a chair not far away.
"...Megumi, because I hate Kiyomaro-kun! I hate him...I hate him..."
"Liar! You actually like Kiyomaro-kun, why are you telling this lie and trying to
avoid ? Now you're trying to get us together and cheer me on? Don't joke around! If you hate him so much, why
do you look so sad? We're friends, come on, what happened?
" "...Megumi..."
"Please, please tell me...We're friends, come on, please tell me..."
"Because I was diagnosed with cerebellar atrophy, and when my mother found out I was dating a boy, she advised
me to give up."
"H-How could that be! That, that cruel, incurable disease..."
To some extent, Megumi understood how terrible that disease was.
Active in the entertainment industry, Megumi, who frequently watched dramas, knew the inspirational drama "One
Litre of Tears," and of course knew about the illness suffered by her senior, Erika Sawajiri, who played Aya Ikeuchi.
(…I see…No wonder Aya made this decision. Giving up like this would
be too cruel and pitiful…)
Ayako was indeed a well-behaved and gentle girl. If she deliberately concealed her illness, it would be difficult for the other person to discover
the disease—no, it would be difficult for them to believe she had it.
To prevent the other person from facing a cruel future, it's normal for a mother to ask her daughter to refuse to date. So, what Ayako was
painfully giving up was this.
Giving up because of an incurable disease, Ayako nodded weakly.
"Because this is a hopeless, unrequited love, I can just continue to secretly like him…"
"Ayako, don't give up! Please promise me that you won't give up even in the face of adversity! I want to
share worries and stop you from crying alone. I will become Ayako's confidante, and I will always be by your
side. So please date with me. Feelings cannot be changed by reasons. Isn't that what love is
all about ?"
Ayako hadn't changed her "give up" option.
With Xiaohui's constant encouragement, he began to consider whether to continue pursuing the relationship or give up. Xiaohui's sincerity
ignited the courage for change in Ayako's heart.
"Xiaohui, is this really possible?" Ayako couldn't believe Xiaohui's astonishing declaration.
No woman wants competition.
At this moment, Xiaohui was equally incredulous.
Normally, they would fight tooth and nail, right? To invite a friend to stand on the starting line together—
it's safe to say, no woman in the world is as magnanimous as Xiaohui.
For Xiaohui, childhood friends always evoked a sense of envy. Ayako knew many things about
the childhood of the person Xiaohui admired, things Xiaohui didn't know.
Similarly, the dangerous nature of childhood friends, this ambiguous relationship, easily breeds affection,
though not to the extent that the memories of their hazy childhood could compare to. Xiaohui definitely felt that Ayako and Kiyomaro's
feelings were developing rapidly.
Earlier, during the incident where Kiyomaro was bullied, Xiaohui obtained a lot of information from Ayako.
During this time, Ayako acted as his protector, and because they temporarily kept their distance from Xiaohui, Kiyomaro
and Ayako's relationship did indeed deepen considerably.
In other words, Ayako was a formidable opponent.
However, Xiaohui's intuition told her that Ayako was unique in the world. In just one
week of spending time together, she truly felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity with Ayako.
Ayako was more approachable than her other friend, Erika.
What was this feeling of familiarity? Ayako seemed like a friend she had known for a long time… no!
It could n't be just ordinary friendship, but the memories were so distant and hazy that she couldn't recall them clearly. If she had to
describe or explain this feeling of closeness, a sisterly relationship would be the closest answer.
Of course, since they weren't related by blood, Xiaohui couldn't understand what this meant.
"Of course you can! The most important thing is that you cherish this process, because I'm a girl too, so
I understand your inner pain..." Xiaohui said, her tearful eyes revealing endless sorrow.
"Aya, you've always liked Kiyomaro-kun, haven't you? Even though your mother wants you to give up, you still can't do it in your heart,
right?" Xiaohui's words truly struck a nerve with Aya.
"...I've liked him for a long time, but we ended up in different places.
I was so happy to be able to reunite with him because I like him so much. The night my mother tried to dissuade me, I
thought about even thought about giving up my life because of this disease..."
"How could that be!"
"Because I thought he might already have someone very important to him, and maybe I wouldn't be able to get involved in
his relationship. Even though when we reunited, he already had someone as wonderful as you by his side, I
was unwilling ... unwilling to give up on this relationship like this, so I tried to muster up my courage..."
A future destined to have no happy ending, unable to date like a normal person because of an incurable disease, Xiao Hui, as
a girl of course knew the pain and concerns involved.
"Aya, you can't give up on life so easily! I will definitely help you! From now on, I will always consider you my confidante,
and no matter what happens in the future, I will always be by your side." "
...Um, Megumi, please promise me two things."
"Okay, please say them."
"First, keep this illness a secret, and second...when my body can no longer compete, you must
become Kiyomaro-kun's lover."
"...I understand, I promise you, but please promise me you will never give up. I
will stand by you through thick and thin, and accompany you to your last moment."
"Okay."
The next day, Megumi and Ayako, witnessed by some of their friends, vowed to become each other's lifelong best friends.
Erika became the second girl after Megumi to call Ayako "Aya," and on the day Erika
and Ayako became friends, Ayako was the first student allowed to call her "Kori."
Due to her idol's busy schedule, Megumi often left school early. Kiyomaro, initially under the close surveillance of the "Idiot Trio,"
was unable to move freely. However, as time passed, Kinzan's supervision of Kiyomaro loosened slightly.
Just when things seemed to have temporarily settled down, their close relationship once again became the focus.
With nearly half a month until the start of the new semester, both received letters from Kashu from the Demon World.
During the break on the second day, the three began discussing these letters.
When the break bell rang, they left the classroom. Kiyomaro, intending to go up the stairs to the second-year floor to find Megumi
, discovered her leaving the classroom.
Perhaps they were telepathically connected, wanting to share the good news immediately.
Their conversation was an ordinary, mundane affair. However, students passing by might have held different
opinions about the three.
Even though they chose a location far from the second-year classrooms, near the end of the corridor on the stairs,
the distance from the classrooms didn't mean no students would pass by.
Students passing by, whether classmates or upperclassmen, all stole glances, stared directly, or
glanced sideways at Kiyomaro.
Kiyomaro knew this was inevitable, because they were simply too conspicuous.
The new school idol, Nagakura Ayako, and the nationally popular idol, Umi Megumi. Two girls
with exceptionally fortunate destinies, they were indeed connected in some way.
Nagakura Ayako, as the school idol, was not only adored by many boys for her cute and sweet appearance, but also by her humble and polite personality and
manners .
On the other hand, Umi Megumi was a nationally popular idol, and her every move was naturally under
scrutiny . Most importantly, she had a surprisingly close relationship with a younger male student.
Initially, thinking idols were unattainable, Umi Megumi had become familiar with all the girls in her class; however,
the situation with the boys was completely different.
In just half a month, countless boys took action, whether classmates or upperclassmen, using various
excuses to talk to Megumi in hopes of opening the door to friendship and taking it further, but all of them failed.
Some boys speculated that it might be the agency Megumi's doing, with Kiyomaro using the guise of a friend to
cover up , perhaps sent to monitor the situation of their idols at school.
However, judging from the current situation, that's not the case at all; it seems the two are truly friends
.
On the other hand, no matter how unwilling Kiyomaro may be, his conspicuousness will only
increase with each passing day, and the envious gazes will always be his alone.
But Kiyomaro and Megumi didn't expect things to develop in an unexpected way.
"Ms. Megumi received it too, right?"
"Yes! Dio and the others seem to be having a lot of fun, that's great!"
"So they are the monster children, Kashu and Dio are so cute~~! Hmm, that girl!"
Ayako, who took the photo from Megumi, became very interested in the monster children, but her focus quickly shifted from...
The focus shifted from Kashu and Dio to the pink-haired girl next to Dio.
"Aya, what's wrong?"
"That cute pink-haired girl next to Dio, I met her over two years ago. She seems to be
... Chlorulu, right?"
"Eh! Miss Ayako met Chlorulu?" Kiyomaro seemed
quite surprised that Ayako had met Chlorulu.
"Yes, it was during the rainy season. I met a girl, about six years old, on a street corner.
She was soaked to the bone, and she looked so pitiful. I took her home, but when I curiously opened
my backpack, she suddenly grabbed it from my hand and ran out the door in a panic." "
...Miss Ayako, actually, Chlorulu didn't mean any harm, because..." At this point, Kiyomaro
explained the reasoning to the puzzled Ayako. "...So that's how it is. So, the reason why
Chrollo eventually met Shiori, and why Kashu aspired to become the King of Goodness , is..." "Yes, that's why Kashu vowed to become the King of Goodness." " But that really surprised me! Aya had actually been in contact with them before." "But in the end, that was all. I didn't officially participate in this battle." Suddenly struck by a thought, Megumi tried to get Ayako to read the letter. "By the way, Ayako, this is the Demon World script. Try it." Ayako, who had taken the letter from Megumi, possessed the ability of the book's holder to understand its contents through her mind. "In other words, if Ayako had opened the magic book earlier..." " Hmm, then the master wouldn't be Shiori. However, Chrollo, with her kind personality, is indeed very similar to Ayako ." "Is that so? Ayako is very kind and gentle, so Chrollo must be a well-behaved girl." Of course, the three of them, sharing common interests, could make their relationship develop more efficiently. "Hmm! But speaking of which, I'm really worried about how that guy Kashu will govern the country..." "I think it should be fine, Dio and the other monsters will help him!" The conversation, reminiscing about their past battles and discussing Kashu and the future of the Demon World, was enough to keep the three of them entertained for a pleasant afternoon. They talked about everything, and Kiyomaro changed the subject to be considerate of Ayako's feelings. However, Kiyomaro didn't know at the time that, as lifelong friends, Megumi would tell Ayako everything about their past battles for the Demon King without any reservations. "Miss Hui, I watched that music special you mentioned last night." "Really!" "Yeah, it was great! Both the songs and the outfits. By the way, the outfits were provided by the TV station." "These outfits were custom-made for this music special. Do you like them?" "The colors are so soft, they perfectly match Miss Hui's pure image. I personally love them..." "Really! That's wonderful. So, Aya, what do you think?" "They're beautiful, white and light pink..." The atmosphere was completely relaxed. Even though Kiyomaro repeatedly claimed they were just friends, from , it was an unimaginably intimate and ambiguous relationship. In just half a month, the three's feelings for each other grew faster than the speed of light. This was something , but of course, Hui and Aya felt that the growth was faster than they had imagined. The three of them were truly incredulous. What was it that tightly bound their feelings together? For Hui, a girl, she firmly believed that her initial encounter with Kiyomaro was fate. Aya, seemingly an ordinary childhood friend, had a secret past with Karuru. For Kiyomaro, a boy, both Megumi and Ayako were exceptionally beautiful women, and he, still unable to fully grasp his own feelings, remained clueless. Even so, the three of them talked about a wide range of things, from the smallest details of their lives and funny anecdotes to their work in the entertainment industry and certain taboo topics, reflecting their increasingly intimate conversations. If their relationship could be described as discussing everything , it was gradually moving beyond mere friendship. However, their happy time was short-lived. During a break, Megumi suddenly changed the subject, asking Kiyomaro for help. "Kiyomaro-kun, could you start tutoring me now? I have so much work, I don't have much time to review..." Even though she was repeating her second year of high school, Megumi was starting to feel overwhelmed. She decided to begin developing their relationship step by step. Protecting her crush couldn't rely on Ayako's serious illness as a shield; Megumi planned to use this opportunity to declare to the boy that friendship was inviolable. Another reason was that Megumi had noticed the actions of other girls. If she didn't take the initiative soon, other girls might beat her to it. More importantly, considering Ayako 's health, she felt it necessary to actively improve their relationship. "Hmm... I think it should be fine. The second-year high school level courses should be within my capabilities." "Eh! Kiyomaro-kun can handle second-year high school courses?" Ayako was quite . "Yes, Kiyomaro-kun tutored me during last year's Demon King competition. By the way, Aya, you should join us !" "Really!" "Yes, you're welcome." Having been isolated, bullied, and blackmailed by his classmates in the past, often refusing to go to school to absorb knowledge in the library, he could easily handle high school courses, and even university-level courses. He possessed exceptionally profound and extensive knowledge, perhaps already at the professor level. Attending high school was just a matter of reviewing and reinforcing his daily studies. "Really! Kiyomaro-kun, thank you!" Upon receiving Kiyomaro's agreement, Megumi and Ayako immediately responded with bright smiles of gratitude. Seeing their dazzling smiles up close, Kiyomaro was instantly captivated. Since the last entrance ceremony, Megumi hadn't worn her disguise glasses. For some reason, the two girls' smiles grew increasingly radiant. (Wow! So beautiful!) Kiyomaro remained speechless, holding his breath, staring blankly at those beautiful faces like a child. What incredible beauty, what soft, warm smiles! His soul seemed to be drawn in; what exactly is gravity, in physics?

Ayako and Megumi were the girls who possessed this attraction.
And this feeling seemed familiar, as if it had happened long ago.
Perhaps fate had already ordained their connection; the red thread of destiny that had initially bound the two girls together,
with their feelings slowly accumulating over time, gradually brought the three of them closer together.
At this time, they didn't know that they weren't the only ones tied to this red thread of fate;
all three were simultaneously bound together.
The third girl to be tied was their friend, Erika.
They had been observing Kiyomaro's changing expressions, and it seemed the effect had exceeded their expectations. From this moment on,
they secretly began their "planned romance."
Their pleasant time together came to an end. Watching Megumi leave, Kiyomaro quickly felt the gazes
from those around them.
Resentment, envy—these gazes contained the complex emotions of resentment and envy typical of boys. At
this moment, Kiyomaro clearly felt the allure of being an idol.
Simultaneously, the boys around them began to stir.
"It's this guy!"
"What! Why this guy?"
"Yeah! He's pretty ordinary, isn't he?"
"Ordinary men aren't good enough for them."
"Yeah! Why are Ayako and Megumi following this guy? He's pretty ordinary."
"Hey, if Megumi and that guy are getting along well, wouldn't it be better to confess now?"
"Idiot! Until now, Megumi has been the unattainable beauty here. I won't stop
you if you want to be dumped."
"That's right! The boys in this school are definitely no good."
Kiyomaro was unimpressed by the boys' comments. It was just a casual chat, why make
such a fuss?
(Speaking of which, besides Megumi, Ayako is also quite popular!)
Kiyomaro and Ayako hurried away, beginning to feel their charm as school idols and national idols.
However, he didn't know that his inner thoughts were changing.
As his affection for Megumi and Ayako gradually increased, Kiyomaro, drawn by
their their importance. They truly held a very important place in his heart.
In a corner away from the corridor, several first-year girls were discussing the current situation in their class.
Spring sunlight streamed through the windows above, casting shadows that
brushed .
Ayako's passing prompted the girls to join in, but Kiyomaro discreetly returned to the classroom alone, and the girls
continued their conversation.
"That seemingly delinquent troublemaker, Kinzan-kun
," one girl reacted strongly to Ayako's naiveté.
"He seems like a delinquent, but he's a complete troublemaker!" Even though she
knew perfectly well, Ayako chose to feign ignorance for the time being, and Shizuka and the other girls
nodded .
Murakami Shizuka, with an academic deviation score of 72, was a gifted student among the girls; her elegant and beautiful appearance led to her
being elected class representative on the first day.
Nagakura Ayako was the girl rumored to have dated Kiyomaro multiple times.
Rumor has it that she's a wealthy heiress, with a gentle and obedient personality, often giving off a
Yamato Nadeshiko (ideal Japanese woman) vibe. Her academic performance is rated 70, and she was a close friend of Shizuka in middle school, both being talented women possessing both beauty and intelligence.
According to girls who witnessed the incident, Kinzan suddenly stood up from his seat and punched Kiyomaro,
who was organizing her textbooks.
Perhaps Kinzan's strength was quite astonishing, as the nearby table was also affected,
collapsing with a loud crash.
Using the excuse of "Don't get so close to our Megumi," she assaulted her at the start of lunch. Although the girls complained to the school
afterwards , Kiyomaro surprisingly didn't pursue the matter.
Of course, the repeated acts of violence became widely known among the girls, and when they
asked Kiyomaro why, she gave them a chance by saying her friend had a violent temper.
"Kiyomaro-san is too gentle," the girls sighed, exchanging glances.
Even if the other person is a friend, there's no need to protect him like this.
"However, that's one of his strengths." Ayako emphasized this point, and the girl nodded silently
.
However, another important point was that she didn't want to affect her friend's reputation in the entertainment industry.
Only Ayako knew the biggest reason.
"This might be a bit troublesome."
"Troublesome?"
"Kinzan and some boys are very hostile towards Kiyomaro. They're always picking fights, basically hoping
to exclude and drive him away by any means possible!"
"Eh~~! Really?!" Ayako and the girl next to her exclaimed loudly upon hearing Shizuka's conclusion
.
"Shizuka, as the class representative, can't you think of a way, like getting the boys to stop?"
"How could I?" Shizuka shook her head at Asuka's question.
Saeki Asuka was a cute girl with short hair. She was athletic and joined the tennis club. Although Kiyomaro
wasn't her type, she couldn't stand the behavior of some boys.
Since the boys were treating the person they liked like this, Ayako suddenly thought of using her and the unique advantages of girls.
"Asuka, I think that's impossible, but they've taught us a lesson: we can fight fire with fire
! Since they're trying to exclude Kiyomaro, we girls can do the same, and..."
"Eh! Good idea!!" The girls nodded in agreement with Ayako's suggestion.
"We can also use the influence of the girls and Kiyomaro to rally the girls in other classes to join
our as the class representative, I'll continue to complain and put pressure on the student council president."
"Besides Shizuka, I have a few close friends from junior high. They're in classes B and C now, respectively.
I'll tell them after class."
"Although these boys aren't my type, most importantly,
boys the most annoying."
"That's right." The girls nodded repeatedly in agreement with Asuka's point.
This was exactly how these girls currently viewed these boys.
The situation progressed quickly afterward. Just three days after the girls' meeting in the stairwell, the
incident occurred.
Chapter 4: ~~Dispute
As lunchtime drew to a close, students returned to their classrooms after finishing their meals.
These days, it's rare for high school students to eat in the classroom; they usually go to the cafeteria,
the courtyard, the rooftop, or club areas.
At this time, classroom 1-a was filled with the usual boisterous noise.
Only a month into the semester, student groups had already largely formed.
In one corner, several boys huddled together, peeking at adult books they'd secretly brought to school.
Afraid of being discovered by the girls, they even formed a human wall as cover. However, these poor boys were
unaware that the girls were already aware of their actions.
Near the window, a group of girls were loudly discussing their romantic interests; they were among the most proactive
girls .
Centered around Asuka Saeki and Minako Endo, they were well-informed about everything happening at school and
often stood up for others, putting some boys at odds.
There were also girls and boys trying to find time to study, seemingly eager to learn.
Centered around class representatives Shizuka, Ayako, Kiyomaro, and Kaneko, this small group comprises academically excellent and
well-behaved boys and girls.
They have close relationships with teachers, and most members will eventually join the student council or other committees responsible for organizing
activities , often wielding considerable power and even privilege.
However, within this seemingly peaceful classroom, a fanatical group exists, considered heretical.
Since Megumi enrolled, they have quickly rallied with existing music fans at the school, idolizing Megumi and Erika
as goddesses and viewing any male who tries to approach them as enemies.
These fanatics have repeatedly applied to the student council to establish a club, but
have been refused .
While the school does allow so-called freedom of association, such organizations typically receive no support,
including official recognition, financial assistance, or space provision.
Finally, they formed an Idol Friendship Support Association, with Kaneyama and Iwashima becoming the first-year recruiters.
Because these clubs received no support, they chose the first-year physics lab as their base. To demonstrate
the strength of their support group, Suzume and Mariko, friends already in formal clubs, were forced to join.
For example, in this classroom, Class A had 40 students, 20 girls and 20 boys,
with 12 fanatical boys, including the idiot trio led by Kinzan.
For Kiyomaro, Kinzan's presence was the most dangerous.
"Takane, come here."
"What's up, Kinzan?"
Kiyomaro, who had just entered the classroom, turned to the source of the voice and met the eyes of a boy.
Kinzan, who had repeatedly used violence in the classroom and whose behavior and appearance increasingly resembled those of a delinquent,
was deliberately speaking in a low voice and tone.
Hearing his obedient tone, Kiyomaro's tense nerves immediately relaxed.
He probably wasn't here because of what happened this morning. He went to school with Megumi and Ayako.
To eliminate other competitors, Megumi and Ayako made a promise with Kiyomaro that from that day on, they would meet at the station and
go to school together.
Of course, Kiyomaro wasn't a blockhead; in just a few days after they started going to school together, the envious and resentful looks he received clearly
increased.
At this moment, Kiyomaro really didn't know what to do. If he were to be provoked even slightly, it might lead to
disastrous consequences.
"Come here for a moment, I want to know something about Megumi."
As fanatics, shouldn't they know more about Miss
Megumi than I do? "What? You want to change how you address me?" Kiyomaro seemed a little confused by this unexpected topic of address.
In terms of grade, first-year students always address their seniors as "senior," meaning that
when first-year students address Megumi, they naturally add "senior sister," and even second-year students, who are of the same generation, are
generally still called "classmate."
For the past month, aside from girls, when Xiaohui addressed male classmates, she always used their surname followed by "classmate
," and when addressing first-year students, she similarly used their surname followed by "junior."
Of course, the three idiot friends of Kiyomaro were also treated the same way, using their surname followed by "junior
. "
In other words, Kiyomaro and Ayako's positions seemed rather delicate and special.
Ayako's case is self-evident; being called "Aya-chan" so quickly and intimately, and Erika even allowing Ayako to be called "
Kori-chan," clearly demonstrates Ayako's connections among the girls.
Earlier, witnessed by close friends, Xiaohui and Ayako vowed to become lifelong friends, and rumors
circulated their relationship was developing subtly. However, some third-year girls believed that their
actions over the past week might be a joint effort to repel girls trying to get close to Kiyomaro.
Kiyomaro wasn't called "junior," but rather addressed by his first name. This suggests
a certain level of kinship, even though they addressed each other by name followed by honorifics like "kun" and "msei,"
their relationship hadn't reached a deeper level.
Of course, friends don't need to use terms like "senior" or "junior" to avoid being seen
.
Undoubtedly, this clearly demonstrates that the three are indeed "close friends" or more.
The reason for this was that Kinzan and his friends had specifically gone to the second-year classroom hoping to meet Megumi
and start a conversation to strengthen their relationship. What puzzled Kinzan and his friends most was Megumi's reaction when they encountered her.
When they met in the hallway, Megumi didn't speak to them at all, and one of the
girls next to her only politely said, "Sorry, we're busy right now," before returning to
the classroom.
Of course, it was almost time for class, so there probably wasn't much time for conversation.
The most important thing was the attitude of the girl next to Megumi.
Their cold, emotionless gazes seemed to declare them unwelcome.
Although Kiyomaro didn't know what had happened, the idiot trio's request for Megumi to change her way of addressing them
was, in his view, unreasonable.
Ayako, who had been eavesdropping, of course knew exactly what was going on.
It seemed the effect had exceeded expectations.
Their atrocities were already common knowledge among the girls, and she was the one who had directly
reported it to Megumi.
Xiao Hui had always had a rather ordinary impression of the three. Yamanaka had gradually
distanced himself now he could describe Jinshan and Iwajima as either terrible or annoying. Of course, other girls
avoided them altogether, with the exception of Yamanaka's girlfriends, Mariko and Suzume.
It was unreasonable to expect them to dislike him, and it was difficult to explain the reason to them.
Just as Kiyomaro was keeping a straight face, a particularly gentle voice suddenly rang in his ears.
"Kiyomaro-kun, may I ask you something?"
Standing before Kiyomaro was Nagakura Ayako, currently the most popular girl in the first year.
"Kiyomaro-kun, I'd like to ask you a question about physics." It was a basic consensus among the girls in the class to help Kiyomaro out of
a predicament .
Among all the first-year girls, she had the slenderest figure, the fairest skin, the longest hair,
and bore many similarities to Xiao Hui.
The only difference is that she and Megumi belong to different categories. Megumi is a sophisticated and beautiful woman, while
Ayako and Erika are both sweet and lovely girls.
Although her father's business is only of average size, Ayako can still be considered a wealthy young lady.
With a well-behaved and gentle personality, she is exceptionally intelligent. It is said that during her middle school years, she
never . In her class, besides the two boys, Kiyomaro and Kaneko,
the only girl who could rival her was her class representative and best friend, Murakami Shizuka.
For Ayako, whether or not she asked questions about physics was irrelevant; the most important thing was to get Kiyomaro out of trouble.
Even setting aside her personal feelings of affection, and from her own
perspective as a top student, Kiyomaro's intelligence was truly outstanding.
Once a childhood friend, her incurable illness initially made her give up on pursuing him, even contemplating suicide.
Although she felt that maintaining this distance was already quite blissful, with Xiaohui's encouragement, she confirmed her true
feelings and continued to compete with Xiaohui in a conditional and fair manner.
On the other hand, everyone in the entire class—no, the entire school—knew who Takane Kiyomaro was
.
During junior high school, he represented Japan twice in the International Mathematical Olympiad, achieving the astonishing
feat .
A 16-year-old first-year student, he was friends with the popular idol, Daiko, and was a super-
achiever with an academic deviation score exceeding 90.
Upon Ayako's success, the girls in the class quickly swarmed around her, not only to protect her but
also to try and build a friendly relationship through conversation.
Among the first-year girls, Kiyomaro was currently the most popular boy, and
the object of their shared affections.
Intelligent, handsome, and tall, with a gentle personality, he was happy to help students with their academic
problems.
Although he seemed uninterested in girlfriends, and
the presence of his childhood friends was a disadvantage, it didn't stop their desire to compete for him.
The saying "proximity makes things easier" applies here; being in the same class gives you an absolute advantage. All
the girls in Class A, with Kiyomaro's permission, already address him by his first name.
Of course, Ayako is the natural first, followed by her friend Shizuka, and finally, all the girls in the classroom
address him by his first name.
For them, aside from Daiki from Class 2-A, and Mariko and Suzume from Class C, their relationships
are already a step ahead of the girls in other classes, naturally giving them a sense of superiority.
The "idiot trio" and some of the boys in the classroom, seeing Kiyomaro surrounded by so many girls, were baffled
by this disparity
—the girls were starting to avoid them. But then again, if the boys hadn't
done something foolish, how did things turn out this way?
Starting the next day, Kiyomaro used class breaks and lunchtime to tutor and give
special lessons to Daiki and Ayako.
It's understandable that ordinary high school students would face criticism for getting close to a popular idol.
A few days later, around noon, the classroom suddenly turned into an interrogation room.
The boys had serious doubts about Kiyomaro's abilities regarding his continued approach to Megumi. This
immediately sparked strong resentment and envy among some of the boys.
"Takane, let us tell you clearly again! Megumi belongs to everyone."
"You're probably using tutoring as an excuse to get close to our Megumi, aren't you?"
Kinzan and Iwajima's tone grew increasingly agitated. At this moment of helplessness, Kiyomaro unexpectedly received
reinforcements.
"Are you idiots? You should
have known "
"Don't joke around! Kinzan, how can a first-year student teach a second-year student!" "
Iwajima isn't wrong! There's definitely something fishy going on! It's definitely a conspiracy!"
Kinzan thought the boys' jealousy was utterly ridiculous.
"Megumi belongs to us!!"
Not wanting to admit it, or rather, unwilling to admit it, was the inner monologue of the vast majority of the boys.
The hot-tempered Jinshan repeatedly rammed into Kiyomaro's body in an attempt to intimidate her. To
the girls in the classroom, the boys' clamor, threats, pressure, contempt, and even violence were enough to convince them that the boys were extremely
unfriendly .
This was the reality before them, and it seemed to be true. However, once the girls believed it,
they formed a completely negative opinion.
From the second day of school, the boys repeated the same mistakes almost daily.
They didn't realize that these foolish behaviors were causing the girls' impressions of them to plummet from "average" to "dislike."
Yet, these foolish boys still hadn't noticed this.
"Takane! Megumi belongs to everyone!"
the boys shouted, further lowering their own standing.
From then on, apart from the "idiot trio" of Yamanaka, no
girl , not even their idol, Umi Megumi.
Besides being frequently interrogated by the boys, she also had to avoid Jinshan and Suzuya's harassment. Even so, extra
tutoring continued.
Kiyomaro chose to hold the tutoring sessions in the quiet library where he wouldn't be easily disturbed.
This initially aroused jealousy among some students, who thought it was a silly trick by Kiyomaro to get close to Megumi, while they
believed the opposite stance was more correct.
To embarrass Kiyomaro in front of Megumi, some boys, under the pretext of testing his suitability, posed him with difficult
and obscure questions. These questions
clearly exceeded the level of a second-year high school student, and the boys who maliciously challenged Kiyomaro's mind only earned
the greatest humiliation of their lives.
Despite the intervention of the teacher and the student council president, and the disappearance of those who attempted to challenge him after repeated failures,
the matter did not end there; Kiyomaro still faced resistance from some boys.
Meanwhile, Megumi and Ayako, since receiving Kiyomaro's agreement to tutor them, began to deliberately
dress up .
Megumi was already a sophisticated beauty, and Ayako was already a pure and lovely girl; both wore
light makeup to enhance their charm. When Kiyomaro saw how beautiful and cute Megumi and Ayako were, he would involuntarily blush
. When the two sat beside him receiving instruction, they exuded a faint, sweet fragrance.
"So, shall we substitute Y here?"
"Yes, well..."
Their eyes met at times, their beautiful, gentle gazes drawing Kiyomare
involuntarily into those sensual eyes.
At that moment, he felt as if he had discovered something extraordinary.
Round, bluish-green sclera, slightly curled black eyelashes framing the upper and lower eyelids—what captivated
Kiyomare most were those two pairs of eyes, seemingly capable of seducing the soul, unfathomably deep.
The most crucial element of those captivating eyes—the pupils—the iridescence within them, like thick honey
flowing into hazel jewels, adorned with tiny specks of gold, green, and blue light, was like
a celestial sphere crafted from transparent amber. When Kiyomare gazed intently into their pupils, his face was completely reflected within them,
like a miniature stained glass depicting his beloved.
For the emotionally oblivious Kiyomaro, since entering school, he had been pondering what this was all about. He was beginning to fall hopelessly into
this heart-pounding, intoxicating feeling.
The explanation for these feelings was that being with either of them brought him
an indescribable sense of security, while parting left him with a lingering reluctance.
This feeling was similar to his earlier, slightly developing relationship with Ayako.
His sharp mind led him to this conclusion:
a warm smile that resonated deep within him.
In other words, he had fallen in love.
This renewed emotional awakening gradually fostered a desire for a closer relationship. "If only Megumi or Ayako
were my girlfriends," was Kiyomaro's inner thought.
Since the Demon King battle ended, both had lost their most important partners, and Kiyomaro and Megumi
seemed to have lost a piece of a puzzle.
As the distance between the three gradually narrowed, Kiyomaro's heart yearned to replace the missing
piece of the other's puzzle, to become one and a couple.
However, Kiyomaro naturally harbored reservations about confessing his feelings.
His reservations stemmed from a difficult choice.
Meanwhile, for Megumi, despite being a popular idol and beautiful,
she knew she was two years older than Kiyomaro, and the demanding nature of her work in the entertainment industry meant they couldn't see each other often –
a fatal flaw. Unsure of Kiyomaro's feelings, she groped her
way forward , tentatively exploring his heart.
As for Ayako, although she and Megumi were close friends and Megumi's acknowledged
rival, her incurable cerebellar atrophy became a major
obstacle . Most importantly, she didn't know if Kiyomaro could accept such a cruel love.
Crucially, both girls were aware of their current situation.
If they confessed their feelings and were rejected, their harmonious relationship would inevitably crumble, their situation would become extremely awkward,
and they might even lose their most basic friendship. They were both afraid of the major blow and unwilling to take the risk.
The feelings between the three began to subtly change, stagnating at a certain distance, seemingly stuck in
a stalemate. They seemed content to maintain this situation for the time being—a seemingly unusual,
more than friends but less than lovers, a relationship that was neither sweet nor bland.
Chapter 5: *Student Council*
"Takane-kun, I'd like to borrow a moment from you."
Just as lunch was ending, a beautiful girl entered the first-year A class classroom.
Ignoring the students' stares, she entered the classroom boldly and approached
the girl who was discussing a topic. The fact
that the student council president, Sugihara Azusa, had come specifically for her drew whispers from the other students in the classroom.
Consistently ranking first in her third year, she possessed both beauty and intelligence, often attracting envious glances from the girls.
"Why is President Sugihara here?"
"Did the girls complain to the student council, and the president came personally to handle it?"
Ignoring the boys' whispers, she smiled warmly at Kiyomaro.
What could it be about? Could it be related to the earlier classroom incident? But normally, as
the president she wouldn't choose such a high-profile approach.
So what could it be...? Could it be...? According to school tradition, a
possibility .
It was bound to happen, Kiyomaro breathed a sigh of relief.
Recalling the day after the opening ceremony, the student council president and the homeroom teacher, Michiyo Oda, had
privately .
They hinted that he would be recruited by the student council, but Kiyomaro had dismissed it at the time, thinking there were many excellent
people in the school, and he was probably just a candidate or a substitute.
Kiyomaro hadn't expected the president to come in person, especially earlier than scheduled.
"I need a little time, but lunchtime will be over soon, and then there's class!"
"Don't worry about that, Takane-kun. I've already explained it to Hibiya-sensei, and I believe
that missing this class won't make any difference to you."
Was that supposed to be a compliment? Faced with his well-prepared senior, Kiyomaro had no choice but to stand up, forcing a smile.
Finally, Kiyomaro followed the student council president to the student council room.
**********
The student council room was located on the third floor of the school building, an independent activity club with a fixed operating space.
Their destination was at the end of the third-floor corridor; it seemed the student council room at this high school was even more
formal .
Unlike the other classrooms, which used sliding doors made of plywood, the student council room had a
regular hinged door.
A carved wooden plaque in the center of the door read "Student Council Room."
"Please, come in,"
the president said, getting straight to the point after sitting down.
"Actually, today, in my capacity as student council president, I'm formally inviting junior Takane to join the student council."
"Why me?" As expected, for Kiyomare, this wasn't
a question , nor was it a refusal. He was simply politely seeking a reason from his senior.
As the vice president, Morimoto Ayaka continued, explaining the reasons for his selection.
"I think you should know, junior Takane, that this is an annual tradition at the school. Every year
, we invite the top-performing first-year students to join the student council, with the aim of cultivating successors. Based on your academic deviation
score, entrance exam results, and the evaluations and recommendations from multiple teachers, we have determined that you must join the student council."
Following the tradition of Holly Leaf Public High School, the
student is invited by the student committee to join as an officer, with the intention of cultivating a candidate for the next president.
Other key officers, such as members of the various committees within the student council, are recommended in the same way.
The student council president is elected by student vote, and the president's term lasts until graduation.
Except in cases of major incidents leading to impeachment, the president can generally successfully complete their term.
It's clear they're acting early, recruiting without waiting for the final exam results, but the student committee
officers and members know that, given Kiyomaro's current academic ability, he should be the top student among the first-years.
His homework and classroom performance over the past month had earned high praise from his first-year teachers, and
his unparalleled academic performance, along with his impressive record of winning numerous international competitions, provided
ample reason for him to be recruited early.
Kiyomaro was clearly concerned about the students' reaction to the president's personal invitation.
"Sugihara-senpai, I'm very honored by your invitation to join the student council, and I'd be happy to
serve the school wholeheartedly, but..."
"Takane-senpai, I understand your concerns. The student council
can't ignore the repeated acts of violence by the boys. In fact, the girls in your class have complained to me several times, but without
the complainant 's complaint, it's difficult for us to take action. Of course, I know you're thinking of your friend,
or more accurately, her reputation..."
"Sugihara-senpai..." Kiyomaro was genuinely surprised; he hadn't expected this senior to
be so knowledgeable about the ins and outs of the matter.
"Takane, I'm truly sorry. When we received the complaint, your class advisor,
Mr. Oda, inquired with your previous junior high school. My conclusion was that, for the sake of the school's
reputation , I must ensure your safety for the next three years..."
The president's words implied a dilemma for Kiyomaro.
To the school, Kiyomaro was a rare treasure.
A top-tier prodigy in Japan, a two-time International Mathematical Olympiad gold medalist, his presence undoubtedly
enhanced the school's reputation. On the other hand, the popular idol, Daiko, had transferred to the school, and the two were on
friendly terms. If the incident escalated due to school violence, and the news spread, potentially leading to Kiyomaro refusing to attend school and
widespread media coverage, the school's reputation would be severely damaged.
Having Kiyomaro, originally a top student, join the student council, leveraging the school's backing,
was a simple and effective method. Most importantly, the conditions for inviting him to become a committee member were completely legal and
in line with the school's long-standing tradition.
Of course, Kiyomaro could exercise his right to refuse to join; however, in this situation,
refusal .
Finally, Kiyomaro agreed, just as two boys entered the student council president's office.
"Good afternoon!"
A cheerful shout echoed throughout the student council room.
"Oh, you two are here too, Kanazawa-senpai."
"Koji had to leave on important business. Since my and Ayaka's class is in the second period this afternoon, he wanted to use
the time after lunch to handle some matters."
"I see. President, Vice President, this is the list and report for next month's sports festival."
"Thank you both for your hard work, Jiro and Kazuya." The president politely thanked the two committee members. "
You're welcome. By the way, who is this guy? Is he a newbie?"
The boy called Jiro easily sensed what his presence represented, and although a little flustered,
he quickly changed his address.
A familiar face; Jiro quickly recognized Kiyomaro, after all, his existence was already widely known.
Perhaps flustered, seeing Jiro's slightly stiff and nervous expression, the president sighed and formally
introduced him .
"Oh yeah! He's a newcomer, Kiyomaro Takamine from Class 1-A. He
joined us through the student council and the teachers' association."
"Wow... finally here! This is the legendary boy who's joined us..."
Jiro, intrigued by the legendary Kiyomaro, gave him a thorough once-over.
(Could it be that this senior is a fan of Ms. Megumi...?)
"Jiro! You might make Takamine uneasy."
Another boy named Kazuya said, worried that their first meeting might cause misunderstanding or even unease.
Initially feeling extremely uncomfortable being scrutinized by Jiro, Kiyomaro's expression suddenly became serious as he apologized to Kiyomaro.
"Takamine, I'm sorry, I caused you unnecessary misunderstanding."
"Eh! No, no, it's just that I find it a little strange."
Jiro's eyes and tone completely changed in an instant, leaving Kiyomaro utterly bewildered.
The speed of the switch was truly perplexing.
"Takane-kun, actually, many of the guys here aren't as obsessed as those guys! For example, these two already
have girlfriends, and I want you to know something: this invitation is made on behalf of the student council, representing the
approval of all committee members, and with the support of the vast majority of third-year students."
"Ah, I see..."
In other words, this should be a fairly safe place.
The president's explanation dispelled Kiyomaro's doubts.
"I'm Honda Jiro from Class 2-A. Takane, nice to meet you. I've always hoped someone with leadership skills would join..."
"Hey, you might not know this, but last year when I found out you got accepted into the school, I practically dragged my feet to get you
into the student council."
"Huh!"
At this moment, Kiyomaro didn't know that his father, Takane Seitaro, who had graduated from this school, had been the student
council president.
To the school and the current student council officers, Kiyomaro was practically a VIP.
"Jiro, really, you're going to scare away the younger students! I'm also a second-year student in class 2-A, Kobayakawa Kazuya.
Takane- kun, welcome to our school. When you're talking to us in private, just call us by our first names."
Jiro and Kazuya shook hands one after the other, and just as the president had said, there was no resentment or hostility in their
eyes .
They finally understood that not all the boys were hostile; they simply admired Kiyomaro's
abilities and didn't show any sense of superiority or envy.
"Takane-kun, the Kanazawa student they mentioned earlier, he just left on business. He's Kanazawa Koji, the disciplinary
committee chairman . Actually, he recommended someone we have in mind."
"Huh!"
"Because the second-year committee members are focused on next year's mock exams and joint entrance exams, the current committee members have no intention
of being promoted officers. So we need to select outstanding students as successors to the officers, and we have a
list of recommendations in advance. Takane-kun, take a look at this list!"
It was quite surprising that several students in his class would be recommended to the student council.
Kaneko, Shizuka, and Ayako, whom he knew, were also on this list.
It seemed that the handover of power would begin after the final exams, and they had about six months to prepare.
"Takane-kun, besides you being recommended, I will
personally invite Nagakura-kun and Murakami-kun to join after class. Also, the school and I both recommended Umi-kun to join the committee, and she agreed under
certain conditions." At this moment, the president revealed a meaningful smile.
The conditions for agreeing under certain conditions were not hard to imagine.
This likely refers to the situation where I only joined after Kiyomaro and Ayako joined.
This did surprise Kiyomaro a bit, but the atmosphere here was indeed good, and it seemed he could at least
get along well with these two seniors.
More importantly, the three of them were spending more time together, which felt perfectly natural.
The next morning, news that Kiyomaro and Ayako had been invited to join the student council
spread .
Aside from some members, the simultaneous entry of the three into the student council naturally caused
strong . They felt that Kiyomaro's entry into the student council without any academic achievements, especially since he was
personally promoted by the president, meant he might become a leader in the future.
Originally, they were supposed to work within the student council, but there was a temporary shortage of disciplinary committee members.
This temporary shortage was due to some committee members participating in various off-campus competitions and activities.
As a result, Kiyomaro and the other recruited members were assigned by the disciplinary committee chairman, Kanazawa Koji,
to patrol .
The student council and the disciplinary committee are two different systems, responsible for maintaining the basic operation of the campus; the disciplinary committee has
far more members than the student council.
For Kiyomaro, being a disciplinary committee member was only temporary, so he had no reason to refuse. However,
his first day of patrolling was arduous.
In fact, he was probably the busiest member among the committee members.
Kiyomaro and Megumi's friendship was widely known, which was certainly
unpleasant .
To make matters worse, Ayako Nagakura, hailed as the new school idol, was actually Kiyomaro's childhood friend.
Faced with such an unfair situation, Kiyomaro, who seemed to be able to get along with everyone, was even more hated by the boys.
Before the implementation of the "partner" system where two people were paired together, Kiyomaro was the busiest member among the committee members.
However, almost a week had passed since the incident, and the situation had changed.
"Takane, are you going to the student council today too?"
Kiyomaro
asked .
After Kiyomaro accepted the offer to join the student council, the president invited Kaneko, Shizuka, and Ayako to join after class, and
they all immediately accepted the student council's recommendation.
"Yes, you need to learn about the workings of the Disciplinary Committee from your seniors and learn about related matters
. It will be helpful for future coordination or joint work."
"Although it was more dangerous for you to patrol alone before, you are safer now."
"I'm not happy at all about this kind of security."
Seeing Kiyomaro's bitter smile, Akira clearly tried to suppress a laugh.
The super popular idol, Daiki, has a deep relationship with the first-year students. As
mentioned , the boys, influenced by heretical fanaticism, were shocked and furious upon learning this news.
Their envy and resentment completely overwhelmed their rationality, and in the ten days since the start of classes, there have been multiple instances
of so-called disciplinary actions involving violence.
Of course, these so-called disciplinary actions are, in reality, nothing more than the abuse of vigilante justice.
Needless to say, in physical education class, Kiyomaro, who is often targeted in dodgeball, is always retaliated against by
the boys although the situation has decreased compared to before.
On the other hand, Kiyomaro joined the student council as a committee member. Using violence against student council members would
not only make him a target for purging, but more importantly, it would severely damage his image as an idol, reducing him to a level of dislike.
Since Kiyomaro has the student council as his backing, most of the girls, needless to say, and
even are on his side. Even the most foolish among them can easily imagine the consequences of such an act.
So, what will they do next?
The most common method in this situation is to stage a conflict.
The method is to wait for Kiyomaro, who is on patrol, to approach and then deliberately create a disturbance.
In a secluded corner of the central garden of the campus, Kiyomaro witnessed Kinzan arguing with a boy.
The reason for the argument was actually quite childish; both boys thought their idols were superior and started
arguing .
The two boys were pulling at each other's clothes, clearly on the verge of a fight.
"Kinzan, let go of that student immediately!" When Kiyomaro came to mediate, the two pretended to
fight, then launched an attack by accident.
Jinshan, feigning an attack, swung his right fist at Kiyomare's cheek, while another boy seized the opportunity to
deliver a series of kicks to Kiyomare's abdomen with his left foot.
Kiyomare was thus repeatedly beaten, and the boys' supposedly flawless plan showed remarkable
success on the first day.
From Kiyomare's perspective, it meant that wherever he went, someone would deliberately cause trouble and create conflict, and given
his position in the student council, he couldn't simply turn a blind eye. In other words, Kiyomare was constantly in
a state of knowingly walking into a trap.
Of course, as the saying goes, "the devil is one foot tall, but the saint is ten feet tall," the student council president quickly devised a countermeasure:
implementing a system of two-person patrol partners.
Kiyomare's partners were their idols, "Umi-Megumi," and the first-year school
idol, "Nagakura Ayako."
The president's decision was to have them patrol in pairs or even in groups of three. This arrangement was what the boys
called "despicable." Of course, their so-called despicable act was nothing but self-deception.
For the boys, they were simply unable to make a move, while for Xiaohui and Ayako, the increased
time they could spend together made this arrangement a welcome bonus.
The only thing the boys could do was, when Xiaohui's gaze was elsewhere,
glare at this incredibly detestable enemy, whom they secretly envied, sending him a hostile look as if he were their father's killer.
With several boys being expelled and suspended from school for their failures, leading most rational fans to leave
the fan club and distance themselves, the fanatics suffered a significant blow, and their activity became much more subdued.
Joining their conversation was Akira's girlfriend, Endo Minako.
"...But speaking of which, Kinzan-san and Iwajima-san left quite quickly today."
"Really?"
"They should have learned to behave by now," Shizuka, who was also about to leave the classroom, suddenly
interjected
, "I hope so." Although it was wishful thinking, Kiyomaro still hoped it was true.

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