The sun was setting, and the sky gradually turned golden.
The willows on campus danced in the evening breeze, and the afterglow of the setting sun shone through the gaps, illuminating the boy's tall nose.
The boy's posture was upright, and he exuded an air of carefree confidence.
The bold Hoshino Jun, seeing that Kato Nana was momentarily lost in thought, actually raised his hand and reached for Kato Nana's cute, somewhat chubby face.
Kato Nana seemed startled, her small face showing panic. She bit her lip, clutched her backpack with both hands, and took half a step back.
Her plump, adorable legs, with their fair skin, were taut where the black stockings constricted them.
If he could, the kind Hoshino Jun really wanted to pinch her thigh, to test the feel for Takasaki-kun.
"Ho-Hoshino-kun."
"Nana-chan's hair has some dust on it."
Hoshino Jun's fingers brushed over the girl's slightly curly black short hair, lightly flicking it, then he withdrew his hand.
It was as if he really was just brushing dust off Kato Nana's hair.
"Hoshino-kun, so you know my name?"
Kato Nana took another step back, and as she spoke with pursed lips, the hint of disappointment that flashed in her expression was not missed.
The delicate, loli-faced girl with a mature body exuded a captivating charm that could overwhelm most young men.
But unfortunately, Hoshino Jun was a mature older-woman-lover, and he had a strong immunity to young girls.
No matter how alluring the other party was, he could respond calmly.
"I don't know your full name. I just heard everyone call you Nana-chan at the tennis court earlier."
Hoshino Jun wasn't exactly lying. If it weren't for the panel prompt from the system, he really wouldn't have known who Kato Nana was.
He probably would have spent a lot of time trying to find out.
"Oh, I see." Hearing the answer, Kato Nana wasn't too surprised.
It was her third year at the same school, and she had never heard of anyone picking this high-mountain flower, nor had she ever heard of Hoshino Jun asking for a girl's name.
It was normal that he didn't know her before.
"Let's get back to the main topic, Nana-chan. You actually cheered for my opponent. What kind of punishment do you think I should give you?"
Hoshino Jun suddenly took a step forward, his eyes curved, smiling as he looked at Kato Nana.
His gaze was sharp, like a bullet trying to pierce the girl's soul.
"Hoshino-kun, I don't understand what punishment you're talking about at all."
"I am a free person. I can cheer for whoever I want, can't I?"
After saying this, Kato Nana nervously took half a step back, her big, watery eyes cast down, looking terrified.
But even so, she still didn't turn and run, or call for help loudly.
"No, because I helped Nana-chan, and Nana-chan betrayed me, so I must give Nana-chan a little punishment."
What betrayal?
Kato Nana felt a surge of shame and anger. If she had cheered for Hoshino Jun, that would have been the real betrayal.
Compared to her boyfriend, Takasaki Yusuke, Hoshino Jun was just a kind and handsome stranger to Kato Nana.
No!!!
Now, "kind" had to be deleted.
"Hoshino-kun is really too overbearing. This is bullying, and I'll tell the teacher."
The legal loli, Kato Nana, finally counterattacked. Hoshino Jun showed a sad expression, then pulled out his phone from his pocket and unlocked it.
"It seems Nana-chan has thought of me as a bad guy, but I just wanted to add Nana-chan's LINE."
Hoshino Jun's words directly stunned Kato Nana.
For a moment, she was at a loss.
"So, the punishment Hoshino-kun mentioned was just to add my LINE?"
"Otherwise?" Hoshino Jun shrugged, tilted his head, and said, "Do you think I would really bully Nana-chan?"
As he spoke, Hoshino Jun leaned closer to Kato Nana again, his gaze directly on her cherry blossom-like pink lips. At this point, Kato Nana had nowhere left to retreat.
She either had to run away, push him away forcefully, or just watch Hoshino Jun get closer and closer.
Kato Nana's heart was like a small drum, constantly beating "thump-thump-thump."
Her rationality was telling her to quickly push Hoshino Jun away and run, but her body seemed to be disobedient, refusing to move.
"You are bullying me, Hoshino-kun. This is already considered a threat, isn't it?"
Finally, as Hoshino Jun got close, Kato Nana gently pushed Hoshino Jun's stomach.
The force was like she was massaging Hoshino Jun's abs.
She could vaguely feel the warmth of Kato Nana's palm.
And a somewhat damp feeling.
So, she was already sweating from nervousness.
Hoshino Jun stopped in time and handed his phone to Kato Nana, holding it in front of her chest, which was constantly rising and falling due to nervousness.
"So, Nana-chan, are you willing to give me your LINE?"
The boy's words seemed to give Kato Nana the power of choice, but what she felt from his tone and actions was more like he was giving an order.
This was a novel sensation she had never experienced from anyone else.
It was also a magnetic field that Takasaki Yusuke, who was extremely gentle with Kato Nana, would never exhibit.
The high-mountain flower of Amano High, Hoshino-kun.
He's so nasty!
For some reason, Kato Nana's heart was beating so fast at this moment.
"Hoshino-kun, the way you ask for LINE is a bit too overbearing."
While complaining verbally, her body was also in motion. Kato Nana quickly pulled out her phone from the skirt pocket of her pleated skirt and successfully added Hoshino Jun's LINE.
Hoshino-kun's profile picture was Handa Seishu, the introverted and gentle male lead from the healing anime "Barakamon."
But in reality, he was the complete opposite of his profile picture: arrogant and nasty.
The contrast between the online and real world was Kato Nana's first impression after adding Hoshino Jun's LINE.
"Okay, Hoshino-kun, do you need anything else?"
Kato Nana put away her phone and turned to look at the four-leaf clover growing beside the willow tree.
"If there's nothing else, I have to go. I still have to attend the swimming club activity."
"Eh!"
Hoshino Jun feigned surprise and exclaimed, then said in astonishment, "Nana-chan is in the swimming club?"
"Is that not allowed?"
"It's allowed, but I thought Nana-chan would be in a literary club, after all—"
As he spoke, Hoshino Jun's gaze shifted to the profound meaning contained within Kato Nana.
His gaze was too bold, making Kato Nana's small face blush with embarrassment: "I really like swimming, so there's nothing wrong with joining the swimming club, right?"
The girl wasn't reprimanding Hoshino Jun's unrestrained gaze; instead, she was explaining the reason for joining the club.
This made Hoshino Jun somewhat amused.
Just like when Hoshino Jun asked for her LINE earlier, Kato Nana seemed to refuse several times, not wanting to add him.
But in reality, Hoshino Jun left her with too much leeway.
If she wanted to leave, she could have at any time.
Hoshino Jun couldn't possibly snatch her phone and add himself as a friend.
And, Kato Nana never mentioned during this time that she actually had a boyfriend.
'Takasaki-kun, your girlfriend seems to be falling in love.'
Hoshino Jun cleared his throat and said with a smile, "Of course there's no problem. I just wanted to ask Nana-chan if you could let me feast my eyes as well."
"What do you mean?"
"I also want to see Nana-chan in a swimsuit. I wonder if Nana-chan could take a few photos."
"Hoshino-kun, what kind of idiotic things are you saying?"
Perhaps the shock this time was too great. Kato Nana pushed Hoshino Jun away, called him a "pervert," and then fled in a panic.