In a crossover anime, the only way to become stronger is by marrying a wife.

Yukino Yukinoshita still had that expressionless face, with a slightly cold look on it.

Yui Yuigahama, on the other hand, was very cheerful, with a lollipop in her mouth.

“Hiratsuka-sensei.” Yukinoshita walked over.

However, when she looked at Hiratsuka Shizuka's expression, she frowned slightly.

"Hiratsuka-sensei, do you have a slight fever?"

Yukino Yukinoshita looked at the faint blush remaining on Shizuka Hiratsuka's face.

"Ah... I guess so."

Hiratsuka Shizuka, with her hands behind her back, suddenly felt a little guilty and cleared her throat. "What do you want from me?"

Yui Yuigahama glanced at Shizuka Hiratsuka, then at Shu Tsukikawa, her mind racing.

Tsukikawa-kun is playing some tricks, when did you win over Hiratsuka-sensei?

She was a little puzzled, but she didn't meddle or say anything, and remained as cheerful as ever.

She has always been able to get along well with everyone and has always acted as a lubricant in communication between different people. As for such gossip, she just keeps it to herself and will not talk about it.

"Ahaha... Yukino has something she wants to ask Hiratsuka-sensei." Yui Yuigahama smiled a little shyly.

"Hiratsuka-sensei, I would like to ask you to explain why this guy is on my club member list."

Yukino Yukinoshita held a list in her hand and then pointed to Tsukikawa Shuu next to her.

Those slender, pale fingers still had tiny nails, like a hazy white crescent moon, which almost poked Tsukikawa Shuu's nose.

"Huh?" Tsukikawa Shu was a little confused.

Only then did he notice the words "Service Department" written on the list.

Below are the names of Yukino Yukinoshita, Yui Yuigahama, and Shu Tsukikawa.

"When did I join this club?" Tsukikawa Shuuya looked at Hiratsuka Shizuka.

Tsukikawa Shuu immediately realized that she had been tricked by her own teacher, and that nothing good was going to come of it.

At the same time, he regretted it. He had been too lenient with Hiratsuka Shizuka earlier; he hadn't even pinched her thigh a few times.

Shouldn't we retaliate fiercely after this?

"There's nothing we can do; it's the school's rule."

Hiratsuka Shizuka, however, remained calm. "A club needs at least three people. It's not easy for just the two of you, Hikaru and me, to manage. You don't want the club to disband, do you?"

"Besides, you all have a lot of tasks to do together in the future. It will be easier for me to manage you if you are all in one club."

“…But I don’t want to work with him. Hiratsuka-sensei can find someone else.” Yukino Yukinoshita said to Tsukikawa Shu.

Yukino Yukinoshita has no hostility towards Shuuji Tsukikawa, but she doesn't particularly like him either.

The main reason is the upcoming joint event with the Seaside Comprehensive High School. Tsukikawa Shuu is a spy sent by Hiratsuka Shizuka to monitor her. Yes, a spy.

Yukino Yukinoshita doesn't want to be restrained by others, but she just can't control Tsukikawa Shuu.

"I agree with Yukinoshita's suggestion."

Tsukikawa Hiiragi straightened his back as if it were the most natural thing in the world. "The Service Department is too small to accommodate a great figure like me!"

"..."

Yukino Yukinoshita glanced at Tsukikawa Shuu with some surprise.

This was the first time she had ever heard of such a narcissistic use of the phrase.

He's even more narcissistic than himself.

"No."

Hiratsuka Shizuka flatly refused, "The Service Department has a lot of trouble to deal with. Apart from you few, the others can't be relied on."

"Yes, Yukino, I think Tsukikawa-kun is pretty good too. This school social event will definitely be a success."

Yui Yuigahama smiled and tugged at Yukino Yukinoshita's sleeve.

"..."

Hiratsuka Shizuka's tone was firm, leaving no room for negotiation, so Yukino Yukinoshita had no choice but to give up and turn to leave.

Chapter 46 Because you didn't try hard enough!

"Hiratsuka-sensei, Tsukikawa-kun, I'm so sorry, I'll try to talk to Yukino."

Yui Yuigahama clasped her hands together and quickly followed Yukino Yukinoshita.

“Yukino, I believe Tsukikawa-kun won’t cause trouble. Hiratsuka-sensei has many considerations…”

Faintly, one could hear Yui Yuigahama trying her best to persuade Yukino Yukinoshita.

Hiratsuka Shizuka sighed.

“Hiratsuka-sensei, I actually don’t want to join this club either,” Tsukikawa Shuuya protested.

"What do you think of Yukino and Yui?" Hiratsuka Shizuka asked with a meaningful smile.

"Sorry, I'm not interested in taking the initiative to pursue you."

Tsukikawa Shuu said, "I just want to get it for free!"

"I'm giving you an opportunity, but you're not taking it."

Hiratsuka Shizuka, hands on her hips, said somewhat angrily, "Your ability requires a marriage contract to unlock, and such a good offer isn't even worth you taking the initiative?"

"Sorry, I won't do business at a loss."

Tsukikawa Shu remained nonchalant. "If you exhaust yourself pursuing someone, even if you don't get anything in return, and even if you become lovers but can't get married in the end—isn't that just raising someone else's wife for them?"

However, upon hearing this, Hiratsuka Shizuka grabbed Tsukikawa Shuu's cheek in annoyance and said angrily:

"You've already taken someone else's body, and you still have the nerve to say you're supporting someone else's wife?"

"Even if I went after her, she wouldn't say yes," Tsukikawa Shu shrugged. "I already have two girlfriends."

Only those who have entered the underworld can accept the conditions of having a large harem; otherwise, it is impossible to convince the other party based on their values.

"In short, both of these kids are great. I don't care if you can make it work out or not, just go and develop a relationship with them first. Consider it a little favoritism on my part."

Hiratsuka Shizuka patted Tsukikawa Shu on the shoulder and added:

"Of course, you are not allowed to use any coercion or bribery."

"Wasn't Hiratsuka-sensei also coerced and lured by me after entering the Otherworld?" Tsukikawa Shu said.

"How dare you bring this up?!"

Hiratsuka Shizuka was a little speechless, but after a pause, she smoothed the hair at her temples, blushed slightly, and muttered, "I used to think that the age gap between us was too big, and that I would be the one holding you back."

"I still like you a little, after all, you are my best student."

"So, this is not some kind of coercion or inducement!" Hiratsuka Shizuka emphasized in her last sentence.

Tsukikawa Hiiragi narrowed his eyes.

"So, Hiratsuka-sensei also has thoughts of dating younger women?" He smiled.

“Thank you, but I’m not old enough to say that,” Hiratsuka Shizuka said.

"If you like me, how can you not interact with me more?" Tsukikawa Shu said.

"Stop it."

Hiratsuka Shizuka flicked Tsukikawa Shu's forehead.

"See you tomorrow, Hiratsuka-sensei."

Tsukikawa Shu touched his forehead, leaving without taking a speck of dust with him, and departed with a carefree and cheerful expression.

Only Hiratsuka Shizuka stood there, reflecting on their time together and the situation where she had just been cornered.

"So embarrassing..."

Hiratsuka Shizuka covered her lips.

……

……

The magnificent auditorium had a tall stage at the far end, complete with lighting, speakers, a piano, and other equipment. Below the stage were rows of genuine leather sofas, in front of which were peeled fruits and expensive wines.

However, the auditorium is not for a dance party today.

After spending lavishly everywhere, Futada Goichi did find some players suitable to be bodyguards, and also recruited a few students who had also entered the underworld to form a team.

Last time in the Otherworld, Futada Goichi was so hungry that he almost went crazy, throwing away all aristocratic etiquette and image, leaving him with a very frightening psychological trauma.

Having always lived a life of plenty, this was the first time he had experienced hunger on the verge of death.

He never wants to go through that again, never again!

"This damned inner world is a place where survival depends entirely on luck!"

"Elite groups like us, possessing the most knowledge and being among the hardest working, are completely useless, while those less hardworking individuals reap the benefits. Can you tolerate this?!"