Tokyoites don't have martial virtue

58. Yuji Suzuki saw through everything.

After the midday incident subsided, Karasawa Saki handed over the recorded video to the school, which quickly gained their attention.

At Kyushu Makoto's suggestion, Mizuhashi Eiji mustered up the courage to report the incident to the school and testify, recounting in detail the atrocities committed against him by Yoneji and Ushimura.

With overwhelming evidence and numerous eyewitnesses, the two students had no choice but to confess their guilt.

The school originally intended to suspend them as punishment, but after their parents learned that someone had filmed their children, they immediately came to the school with dark faces to withdraw them from school, made an "educational donation" to the school, and brought their children to apologize and compensate the classmate, and repeatedly promised that they would educate their children properly.

In exchange, they asked the school to delete the video, and everyone kept the matter to themselves.

After all, both fathers are political figures and are in the prime of their careers. They can't show too much favoritism even to their own sons, otherwise they'd be letting their children ruin their futures.

Faced with this outcome, Mizuhashi chose to settle, so Kyushu Makoto couldn't say anything more. Besides, the other parents' handling of the situation was quite dignified and there was nothing wrong with it.

He didn't know if the two students could repent and start anew, but this lesson was enough for them and their father to remember for a lifetime.

However, Makoto Kyushu still had his senior, Karasukawa, secretly save a backup of the video, just in case.

If they ever try anything funny again, Kyushu wouldn't mind taking the video and meeting up with a few gossip reporters who're looking for material for a chat for an afternoon.

The next day during lunch break, Mizuhashi had already untied her ponytail, revealing a short, lively hairstyle, but she was still wearing the boys' school uniform.

"Why did you change your hairstyle today, Mizuhashi-kun?" Tang Ze-gui asked curiously.

"You look more like a girl now~" Suzuki Yujin remarked. "Is Mizuhashi-kun not going to continue pretending to be a boy?"

“Since everyone already knows, there’s no need to keep it a secret anymore~” Mizuhashi said, nervously sitting down next to Kyushu Makoto.

"But I'm still not used to wearing girls' school uniforms... Um... does my hairstyle... look a little strange?"

Mizuhashi lowered his head slightly. The question seemed to be directed at everyone, but it was actually more like a question to Makoto Kyushu.

“Not surprising, it suits you very well.” Kyushu Makoto gave an objective assessment: “How are you doing in class? How did everyone react after they found out your real identity?”

"Hmm...everyone's attitude towards me has changed." A blush rose to her cheeks as Mizuhashi pursed her lips and said:

"Some people might strike up a conversation with me because they feel guilty for not helping me before. Others would compliment me on being cute and say that I look good even in a boys' school uniform."

"Have you suddenly become popular in class?" Suzuki Yuuji was genuinely happy for her. "In that case, try to have lunch with your classmates when you have time. It's a rare opportunity to socialize!"

"I still prefer eating with my seniors..." Mizuhashi glanced cautiously at Kyushu Makoto, "...they!"

"It's better to have quality friends than quantity, and Mizuhashi's thinking is normal." Kyushu Makoto expressed his understanding: "You definitely can't accept it if your classmates suddenly change their attitude towards you."

"By the way, what should we call you from now on?" Tang Zegui scratched his head, puzzled. "'Eiji' is a boy's name, it sounds weird to use it to call a girl~"

"It's alright, please call me by my real name from now on!" Mizuhashi Eiki quickly waved her hand and said with an embarrassed smile, "I should also get rid of that fake name and try to take a step forward!"

crunch--

The rooftop door was pushed open, and Karasu Saki walked in carrying a bento box.

Seeing Mizuhashi Eiki sitting next to Kyushu Makoto, she smiled meaningfully, then sat down on the other side of Kyushu Makoto, casually putting her arm around his shoulder, just like a close friend.

Kyushu Makoto suddenly found himself sitting between two girls, feeling cramped and uncomfortable in the atmosphere.

"Stay away from me, it's a bit crowded here," Kyushu Makoto decisively ordered.

"Eh?" A hint of regret flashed in Mizuhashi Eiki's eyes, and she reluctantly moved to the side.

"Oh~" Karasukawa Saki smiled helplessly and moved her butt to the side.

Yuuji Suzuki, the most emotionally intelligent member of the delinquent group, witnessed this scene and suddenly realized something:

"Oh no, is Brother Jiuzhou some kind of stone-headed guy with no experience with women?"

Mizuhashi Eiki blushes whenever she sees Kyushu Makoto, her face turning soft and chubby like a dumpling filled with candy. Anyone with a discerning eye can easily see through her little scheme.

As for Karasukawa Saki, this former "news queen" is quite adept at maintaining a poker face and doesn't easily reveal her emotions. However, Suzuki Yuuji noticed her admiration for Kyushu Makoto. How will this feeling develop...? Hehehe, I really can't wait to find out!

Unfortunately, Kyushu Makoto, despite being a shrewd individual, was surprisingly oblivious when it came to matters of the heart. He treated them as friends and completely failed to discern their true feelings.

But we can't entirely blame Kyushu Makoto. As the saying goes, "Those involved are often confused, while bystanders see things clearly," and Suzuki Yuuji seems to have already smelled the scent of blood.

"As expected of Kyushu-kun, even his luck with women is so strong! Which couple should I ship? It's so hard to choose..." Suzuki Yuujin's thoughts had already drifted into space, and he began a high-intensity brainstorming session.

After everyone finished eating, Kyushu Makoto asked:

"Mizuhashi-kun, starting today I'll be reviewing your light novels. Did you bring your own novel with you?"

"I brought it, senior!" Mizuhashi Eiki hurriedly took out a stack of printed copies from her backpack and respectfully handed them out to the others.

Kyushu Makoto gripped the manuscript and began to read.

This light novel is called "I Became the Strongest Assassin in Another World After Obtaining the Strange Profession 'Shadow Corner'", which is a typical example of putting the synopsis in the title.

[It hurts so much... I was hit and killed by a truck while rescuing a cat!]

"A hidden angle"? Shouldn't my profession be "hero"?

[Damn it! That bastard king! He said something like, "You're not a hero, get out of the kingdom right now!" and had the soldiers throw me out of the city gates!]

[The passive skill of the shady corner reduces its own presence by 80%, that's amazing!]

[Oh my god! I'm going to become the world's strongest assassin! And then marry a hundred wives!]

Kyushu Makoto carefully read the first five chapters of the novel, then put down the manuscript and sighed deeply.

"Senior... how is my writing?" Mizuhashi Eiki asked nervously and expectantly.

"Well..." Kyushu Makoto pinched his nose and said reluctantly, "There's a lot of room for improvement?"

After reading it, I felt like my brain had been rapped—that's his true feeling.

"Doesn't this mean it's completely poorly written?!" Tang Zegui also finished reading the manuscript and said helplessly, "I also feel... it's not engaging."

This light novel is currently the most popular isekai (another world) genre, and the idea of ​​a "shady profession" is refreshing, but by today's market standards, it falls short in every aspect.

Karasukawa Saki also put down her manuscript and launched into a rapid-fire critique:

"The plot is clichéd, the male lead's inner monologues are numerous and awkward, the depressing plot is too long, the exciting climax is contrived, the fight scenes are seriously illogical, and a lot of inexplicable background information is written, which greatly affects the narrative rhythm."

"Although I don't read light novels, if I were your editor, I would probably feel that you are insulting me."

After Karasu Saki finished speaking, Mizuhashi Eiki turned ashen-faced and squatted on the ground in shame, drawing circles.

"What a sharp tongue, senpai..." Suzuki Yuujin muttered under his breath.

"Don't be too discouraged, Mizuhashi-san." Kyushu Makoto stepped forward and patted her on the back, comforting her, "You're still young, you have plenty of time to improve!"

"Um... thank you for your comforting words, senior..." With her senior's encouragement, Mizuhashi Eiki was able to calm down a bit.

“I’m telling you, if you want to become a writer, you can’t have such a bad attitude,” Karakawa Sakifumi said, half-squatting down beside her.

"Actually, the writing style of this novel is quite good. You must have read quite a few literary works, right?"

Mizuhashi Eiki nodded slightly: "Yes, I used to read it a lot when I was little. But then my classmates said things like, 'You're so pretentious, always reading literature,' so I stopped reading it so much..."

"Ah...what a pity." Karasuka Saki sighed regretfully, "Perhaps traditional literary creation would be more suitable for you~"

“But… I still prefer light novels,” Mizuhashi Eiki said hesitantly.

"Why?" Karasu Sakifumi asked, tilting her head.

"Because when I was feeling really down, I would always get through it by thinking, 'My favorite light novel is going to update tomorrow,'" Mizuhashi Eiki answered softly.

"So light novels mean a lot to you, like benefactors?" Karasukawa Saki smiled understandingly and brushed a strand of hair behind her ear.

"Yes, that's right." Mizuhashi Eiki's eyes seemed to have become more determined.

“That’s right~ As expected, ‘wanting to do it’ is more important than talent.” Karasawa Saki stretched and made up her mind:

"I think we could try a different theme for Mizuhashi-senpai!"

59. You two should go on a date!

"Change the subject matter?" Mizuhashi Eihime's eyes widened in surprise.

"You probably chose the isekai (another world) theme to imitate some popular novel, right?" Karasukawa Saki commented.

"Although I don't read light novels, there is a strong sense of imitation in your writing, and the plot is also pieced together from various sources, making it a dull and unpleasant read."

Mizuhashi Ei-hee nodded as if her heart had been struck, like a chick pecking at rice.

"No matter what, the concept of 'another world' is too far removed from reality," Karasukawa Sakifumi continued.

“I feel that you are not capable of handling this subject matter at all, and it would be difficult for you to write anything with any depth.”

"Sigh..." Mizuhashi Eiki sighed dejectedly.

"But don't be discouraged, your novel isn't without its merits." Karakawa Saki turned a page and sighed.

"Although your male lead is too pretentious, even I find him disgusting. But the female lead's character is surprisingly good. She is a princess of a fallen kingdom with a tragic background but a strong will. The psychological descriptions are very delicate and touched me deeply."

"I think so too!" Tang Zegui chimed in, expressing his agreement.

"Based on my years of experience reading light novels, Mizuhashi-kun's female protagonist is even better than the current bestsellers! When she appeared, I really felt the joy of finding gold in dung—ah!"

Tang Zegui was halfway through his sentence when Suzuki Yujin pinched the fat on his waist.

"Can't you just shut up if you can't speak properly!" Suzuki Yuji glared at the chubby boy with that look.

"In that case, should we have Mizuhashi write a novel with a female protagonist as its selling point?" Kyushu Makoto asked curiously, his fingers interlaced.

"Although I don't know much about literature, the principle of 'playing to one's strengths and avoiding one's weaknesses' applies to all industries, right?"