Tokyo: My debt collection methods are a bit off.

The boy's smile was beautiful, especially when he stood in front of me.

As a woman who wasn't particularly intelligent, she worked alone after her husband's death, doing a job that didn't require much wisdom and paid a low salary.

Having single-handedly raised a child to adulthood, Yuuki Takayanagi hadn't felt this kind of protective feeling behind a man in a long time.

The boy shielded her from all the strange looks.

Although it was Hoshino Jun's fault to begin with, that didn't stop Takayanagi Yuuki from feeling her heart race for Hoshino Jun at that moment.

“Chun-jun said his friend was treating him to dinner and he needed someone to accompany him. I happened to be on vacation, so I came.”

When it comes to relationships, the worst thing is comparison.

Even when her closest people were glaring angrily at Yuuki Takayanagi, Yuuki instinctively chose to stand silently behind Jun Hoshino, who was protecting her.

They cooperated with Hoshino Jun in lying.

"So, when exactly did I say I was bringing my girlfriend?"

Hoshino Jun's smile suddenly turned cold, and she stared at Takasaki Yusuke with an unfriendly expression.

"Takasaki-kun, didn't we agree to help you mediate your relationship with Kato-kun?"

"Why did Shiro-kun come with Yamada-kun? And why did you say I brought my girlfriend?"

"Don't tell me this is a trap you set up to get Yamada to mess with me!"

Jun Hoshino stopped acting and pointed it out directly.

【Ding! 】

[Malicious framing detected from Yusuke Takasaki!]

Choosing not to pursue the matter will result in acquiring a B-level emotional debt.

Grade B?

The extra reward is not bad.

But this time, I won't forgive you so easily, Takasaki-kun.

Calling Yamada Kaoru is a foul.

System, I choose not to pursue this matter. Let Yamada Kaoru and Kato Nana investigate him.

[It has been determined that Takasaki Yusuke is unable to repay this debt of affection and has automatically transferred it to his girlfriend, Kato Nana.]

Takasaki Yusuke wants to use Yamada Kaoru to manipulate Hoshino Jun. But what will Yamada Kaoru do if she knows that Takasaki Yusuke is using her?

If you want to use someone else to do your dirty work, you must be prepared to be killed by the person wielding the knife.

"I was wondering why Takasaki-kun suddenly wanted to reconcile with me. Turns out he was waiting for this."

"How...how could this be?"

Yusuke Takasaki began to stammer as he spoke, and sweat beaded on his forehead.

"I just chatted with Hoshino-kun for a bit, and told him that he brought his girlfriend."

"It's all your fault, Hoshino-kun! You didn't explain things clearly, which caused me to misunderstand, haha."

What a nutcase! Bringing your aunt to dinner? Hoshino Jun, are you out of your mind?

Takasaki Yusuke was both shocked and frightened. He knew that if Yamada Kaoru found out that he had deliberately used someone else to kill, his fate would not be good.

He forced himself to remain calm and tried to muddle through.

But will Jun Hoshino give him that chance?

Obviously not.

"You're saying it's my fault for not explaining clearly? Fine!"

Hoshino Jun shrugged, looking indifferent: "Then ask Kato-kun if I made myself clear."

Just then, Kato Nana also came out of the bathroom. Unlike when she went in, she was now bare-legged, and her knees were noticeably red.

Normally, someone would definitely notice something was wrong.

But at this moment, no one cares about these small details.

"Are you looking for me?"

With her legs trembling, Kato Nana walked towards them step by step.

Unexpectedly, Hoshino Jun actually wanted to ask Nana. Takasaki Yusuke breathed a sigh of relief, thinking he would just give Nana a wink later.

Moreover, Hoshino Jun never said that Aunt Takayanagi wasn't his girlfriend; he was simply misleading people.

Today's attempt to frame Hoshino Jun failed, but thankfully it was done through Takayanagi Shiro.

There's no problem in preserving yourself.

Kaoru Yamada's gaze swept between the two opposing sides, and his expression was much calmer than when he first came in.

They regained their composure and arrogance.

She roughly understood the situation: Hoshino Jun had not broken the agreement, but Takasaki Yusuke might have misunderstood or framed her.

If it's the former, then Yamada Kaoru can let bygones be bygones, since it was Takayanagi Shiro who hurriedly notified her to come, and Takasaki Yusuke hadn't spoken to her at all.

But if it's the latter...

Now we just wait for the results.

The melodious piano music continued to linger in the restaurant. Other guests noticed what was happening, but didn't pay much attention to it.

Island nation teenagers, influenced by anime culture, are naturally fond of making noise.

The fact that they didn't shout or yell is already considered quite well-mannered by others.

Hoshino Jun smiled calmly at the adorable girl, Kato Nana, whose legs were trembling.

"Kato-kun, didn't I clearly tell you and Takasaki-kun before that I didn't bring my girlfriend? Aunt Yuki is just my elder."

The air conditioner breeze brushed against the girl's hair, blowing the strands and revealing her smooth forehead.

'Huh?'

'what's the situation? ’

'Hoshino-kun was clearly talking about his girlfriend, how did she suddenly become an elder? What happened to the supposed couple betrayal game? It's turned into betraying an elder?'

'How strange!'

Kato Nana blinked blankly, noticing Takasaki Yusuke giving her a meaningful look, and then noticing Hoshino's smiling expression.

She seemed to understand somewhat; this was probably a struggle between two men.

Now, it remains to be seen which side she will choose.

"Nana, Hoshino-kun didn't say that, right?" Takasaki Yusuke reminded Kato Nana.

His expression had completely calmed down, because he was quite certain that Hoshino Jun had never mentioned it to his face.

Now they say it was to explain things clearly to him and Nana.

Hoshino Jun said nothing; he clearly just wanted to get revenge on him.

'Hoshino Jun, I really don't know whether to call you stupid or dumb for choosing to ask Nana.'

'Even showing me the security footage would be more reliable than asking Nana, you idiot!'

However, at that moment, Kato Nana inadvertently moved closer to Hoshino Jun and said:

"He did mention it. Hoshino told us as soon as he arrived that this older sister wasn't his girlfriend."

"Do you forget it?"

"You idiot Yusuke, you have such a bad memory."

what? !

Why would Nana say that!

Yusuke Takasaki swallowed hard, his mind went blank, and he felt the cold gaze of Kaoru Yamada beside him.

Despite the April weather, his hands and feet were ice cold.

Kato Nana gazed at him with a smile, her pink lips parted slightly, and she murmured softly in a very small voice:

"I'm sorry, Yusuke."

“If I don’t side with Hoshino, he’ll definitely bully me again.”

"Just like when we were in the toilet."

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Chapter 54 Audacity

Some people can affect others' nerves with their every move.

It's not because of any exceptional talent, strength, or anything extraordinary about this person.

Rather, it stems from their innate wealth and power, which inspires envy, jealousy, and fear in others.

Generally speaking, such people are not connected with ordinary people.

Even if there is an opportunity to get involved, I will not get too deeply involved.

But there are always those who are not clear-headed and try to take advantage of them, only to be bitten to death by the tiger instead of being driven to devour the wolf.

"Your name is Takasaki Yusuke, right?"

"You should apply to transfer schools on Monday. It won't be too embarrassing that way, and it'll be better for both of you."

When Yamada Kaoru uttered those words in a nonchalant manner, the atmosphere around them suddenly became strangely awkward.

Then, Yamada Kaoru glanced at Takayanagi Shiro, and then looked at Hoshino Jun, seemingly seeking Hoshino Jun's opinion.

"What should we do about Gaoliucheng?"