Ameyuri Ringo glared fiercely at Hayato Ren before turning to leave.
She had finally figured it out - Hayato Ren and Mei Terumi were birds of a feather, both incredibly irritating individuals.
Just then, Hayato Ren spoke up in a mysterious tone:
"Little Apple, aren't you curious how I knew your name?"
Ameyuri Ringo glanced back at Hayato Ren and coldly replied:
"Obviously, Mei Terumi must have told you."
"Not necessarily. I don't think even Mei Terumi knows about your sweet tooth."
At these words, Ameyuri Ringo immediately stopped in her tracks, a strange expression appearing on her face.
Very few people knew about her preference for sweets.
Not only Hayato Ren, who had only recently appeared as an "outsider," but even Mei Terumi, who had been her classmate for years, was completely unaware of this.
How did Hayato Ren come by this information?
Thinking this, Ameyuri Ringo couldn't help but turn back and approach Hayato Ren, frowning as she questioned:
"Have you been investigating me?"
"I only wanted to investigate your educational background."
After making a bad joke that only he understood, Hayato Ren took out a lollipop, unwrapped it, and stuffed it into Ameyuri Ringo's cherry-like mouth.
His somewhat rough action immediately made Ameyuri Ringo frown.
However, when the unique sweetness spread through her mouth, the corners of her eyes curved with enjoyment.
Ameyuri Ringo could swear this was the most delicious lollipop she had ever tasted in her life.
Looking at it this way, maybe Hayato Ren wasn't so detestable after all.
Hayato Ren naturally didn't know that a single small lollipop could make Ameyuri Ringo's favorability toward him increase so dramatically.
It had probably jumped from -100 (mortal enemies) directly to 10 (ordinary acquaintance level).
Seeing how much Ameyuri Ringo was enjoying the candy, Hayato Ren suddenly reached out and patted her head a few times.
Surprisingly, it felt quite nice.
Perhaps because of the lollipop, Ameyuri Ringo didn't slap his hand away, merely shooting him a fierce glare.
However, that fierce look on Ameyuri Ringo's delicate, petite face didn't appear threatening at all - instead, it looked somewhat cute.
Soon after, with a series of "crack crack" sounds, Ameyuri Ringo crushed the candy ball in her mouth.
Simultaneously, she slapped Hayato Ren's hand away.
"Don't think you can buy me off with just one little lollipop."
Hearing this, Hayato Ren showed a mysterious smile.
Then, he quickly waved his right hand.
As if by magic, a large handful of various flavored candies suddenly appeared in his right hand.
He had obtained quite a few of these from lottery draws.
There were so many that even if Ameyuri Ringo ate them as meals, they would last her twenty years.
Hayato Ren cheerfully poured the candies from his hand into Ameyuri Ringo's, then said:
"How about these? Are they enough to buy you off?"
Ameyuri Ringo glanced at the candies in her hand and swallowed hard.
She had never seen these types of candies before, let alone tasted them.
This damn guy actually knew exactly what she liked.
However, remembering her complicated history with Mei Terumi, Ameyuri Ringo still shook her head with difficulty.
After all, as an outstanding ninja, she wouldn't be tempted by such small gains.
Just then, Hayato Ren suddenly snapped his fingers.
Candy suddenly began raining down from the sky, instantly burying Ameyuri Ringo's petite figure.
The scene looked like something straight out of a fairy tale.
Ameyuri Ringo emerged from the candy pile, feeling the sweet aroma surrounding her, her face showing a determined expression.
"Who do you want me to eliminate? I'll even take out the Water Shadow for you."
Seeing Ameyuri Ringo's serious expression, Hayato Ren showed a strange look.
Even the future Ameyuri Ringo who possessed the Lightning Blade Fang would at most be at quasi-Kage level in terms of strength.
Not to mention her current self, who was still a young girl. Eliminate the Water Shadow? Was she planning to tell bad jokes until the Water Shadow died laughing?
However, Hayato Ren kept these thoughts to himself. Otherwise, the relationship that had just improved between him and Ameyuri Ringo would likely plummet back to rock bottom.
"I'm a scholar, let's not talk about such violent matters. I just want to be friends with you."
"Just to be friends, you're giving me so much candy? You must have other intentions, right?"
A suspicious expression appeared on Ameyuri Ringo's face.
Having grown up in the "exceptional" Hidden Mist Village, she didn't believe anyone would be so nice to her without reason.
Facing Ameyuri Ringo's doubtful gaze, Hayato Ren couldn't help but show a helpless expression.
"I really just want to be friends with you. Besides, in your current state, what could I possibly want from you?"
Ameyuri Ringo was momentarily stunned, realizing that Hayato Ren actually made sense.
Her only outstanding quality was her combat ability, but she had no advantage against Hayato Ren.
In taijutsu, she couldn't land a hit on him, and if she used ninjutsu, Hayato Ren would use that strange Pressure Point Strike.
Could it be... that guy is interested in me?
At this thought, Ameyuri Ringo's cheeks unexpectedly grew warm for the first time.
If any of Ameyuri Ringo's acquaintances passed by, they would definitely rub their eyes in disbelief.
Otherwise, they would never believe what they were seeing - Ameyuri Ringo, whose personality was more manly than most men, actually showing such a feminine expression.
"Pe...rvert!!!"
Hayato Ren was completely baffled. They had been getting along fine just moments ago, so why did Ameyuri Ringo suddenly turn hostile? He hadn't done anything strange.
Afterward, Hayato Ren took out a Sealing Scroll and stored all the candy inside.
After all, neither he nor Ameyuri Ringo had any tools at hand, and even using their clothes as bags would be like using a cup to bail out a flooding river when faced with this mountain of candy.
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