"Chu Hui, Sekai..." Seeing them walking together from afar, Ito Makoto raged helplessly.
"Ito, so this is where you are. I've been looking everywhere for you."
The sudden voice startled Ito Makoto. When he realized the person was Sawanaga Taisuke, he said grumpily: "Taisuke, it's you. Oh right, thanks. I saw you trying to help me earlier."
Sawanaga Taisuke's hair was wet, and he had changed into a new set of clothes; it seemed he had taken a shower. He looked at Chu Hui's back from afar, his expression very displeased: "Hey, Ito, are we just going to let this Chinaman bully us as he pleases?"
Ito Makoto knew Sawanaga Taisuke wasn't a good student. Upon hearing this, his heart stirred, and he pretended not to care, saying: "What else can we do? We can't beat him at all, and the teachers are siding with him."
"I'm not just going to let it go. I must get revenge for the humiliation he caused me today!" Sawanaga Taisuke grew more and more annoyed as he spoke, then said bluntly: "Ito, why don't we join forces and deal with him together?"
"Then what idea do you have, Taisuke?"
"After school, we'll trick Chu Hui into going to the school warehouse. There's usually no one there, which makes it perfect for us to make a move."
Immediately, Sawanaga Taisuke lowered his head and whispered into Ito Makoto's ear.
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After school, since he didn't participate in any club activities, Chu Hui prepared to "casually meet" Katsura Kotonoha to walk home together. Suddenly, a small figure blocked his path and stared at him.
Chu Hui looked down at Kiyoura Setsuna and smiled: "Class President, is something the matter?"
"Chu Hui." Kiyoura Setsuna looked at him with a calm gaze and said: "Please stop bullying Student Ito. This kind of behavior is very bad and violates school discipline."
"Huh? Does teaching a pervert a lesson also count as a violation of discipline?" Chu Hui expressed confusion.
Kiyoura Setsuna said expressionlessly: "Student Ito's behavior will be punished by the teachers; it has nothing to do with you. And... Student Ito is not that kind of person."
As she spoke, a trace of a blush flashed across Kiyoura Setsuna's cheeks.
Chu Hui looked at the loli class president in surprise, then suddenly smiled meaningfully: "Class President, could it be that you like Ito Makoto too?"
"Wh-who likes him!" The loli class president's face flushed red instantly, and she said angrily: "And this has nothing to do with that! I'm just doing what a class president should do; it has absolutely nothing to do with Student Ito!"
"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone else." Chu Hui said secretively.
Kiyoura Setsuna was so angry that her teeth itched. She quickly took a deep breath to suppress her anger. The loli class president said expressionlessly: "Why do you insist on targeting Student Ito? You came from China; he hasn't offended you, has he?"
"Because Sekai likes him!" Chu Hui said as if it were obvious.
"You... could it be that you like Sekai?" Kiyoura Setsuna seemed somewhat surprised.
"That's right. It's because of Sekai that I intentionally target Ito Makoto." Chu Hui looked more and more annoyed as he spoke, and tempted Kiyoura Setsuna: "Class President, how about we cooperate? You help me pursue Sekai, and once I succeed, Ito Makoto will be yours."
"I told you! I don't like Student Ito!" Kiyoura Setsuna's face flushed red, and her voice rose several octaves.
"Actually, you don't need to lie to yourself. I'm confident that I won't misjudge this aspect; deep down, you love Ito Makoto." Chu Hui looked deeply at the loli class president, looking very punchable.
Kiyoura Setsuna took a deep breath, then turned and left.
"I won't agree to your proposal!"
Chu Hui watched her back, deep in thought.
In the anime, Kiyoura Setsuna is also a character with significant screen time, and she also has a secret crush on Ito Makoto, but she suppresses her inner feelings for the sake of her good friend, Saionji Sekai.
In the later plot, because she is going abroad, she even goes so far as to offer herself to Ito Makoto just to persuade him to be with Sekai. She is truly the ultimate best friend.
If he could successfully romance such a lovable character, the final reward of crystal points would double, but as soon as this thought popped up, it was quickly dismissed by Chu Hui. He was a coward.
Not long after coming out of the classroom, Chu Hui met Sawanaga Taisuke.
Sawanaga Taisuke seemed to have been beaten into submission. Upon seeing him, he hurried over and put on a fawning expression, smiling ingratiatingly: "Boss Chu, Ito is waiting for you in the warehouse. He asked me to come and ask if you dare to go."
"I didn't expect him to be so bold as to challenge me one-on-one." Chu Hui showed a look of surprise and shook his head casually. "But I don't have time, so I won't go."
Chu Hui left the dumbfounded Sawanaga Taisuke behind and walked toward the school gate.
Sawanaga Taisuke was stunned. According to his thinking, since Chu Hui dared to hit people at school, his temper must be very volatile, and he should have immediately agreed to Ito Makoto's duel. He didn't expect Chu Hui to refuse so casually.
Seeing that Chu Hui was about to leave, Sawanaga Taisuke couldn't care less and loudly used his taunt skill: "Aren't you supposed to be arrogant? You don't even dare to go to a duel. Are you even Chinese?"
Chu Hui was instantly dumbfounded. He didn't expect a "Jap" to question his nationality. However, Sawanaga Taisuke's interruption made him think of something, and he revealed a mischievous smile.
"Yellow-hair, go to the drama club and borrow a set of clothes for me, and bring some cosmetics for girls while you're at it. Once that's done, I'll agree to go with you."
Having finally gotten Chu Hui to agree, Sawanaga Taisuke nodded hurriedly upon hearing this. Without thinking, he ran to the drama club to borrow clothes. However, Sawanaga Taisuke was very confused in his heart: why exactly did Chu Hui want to borrow a set of women's clothing?
Soon, Sawanaga Taisuke returned, holding a bag in his hand.
Chu Hui took it, opened it, and took a look. Feeling satisfied, he nodded to Sawanaga Taisuke: "Lead the way."
The two turned left and right until they arrived in front of a warehouse, where Ito Makoto was standing and waiting for him.
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