Ke Xue Lu Ren Wang

The streets of Tokyo were bustling with people in the early morning, with many office workers and students hurrying about.

Yuzuru leaned against the Porsche 718, looking at the scene before him, his heart unmoved; he was already used to this pace of life.

"Hanyu-kun, would you like to go out for dinner tonight?"

After leaving the hotel, Sonoko Suzuki jogged over, her expression perfectly composed, showing no trace of her earlier shyness.

"No... I have other things to do tonight."

Yuzuru shook his head and refused.

Today, he not only has to return the car, but he also has a tutoring class to teach in the evening. His schedule is packed, and by the time he finishes, it will be almost 11 or 12 o'clock.

"Okay~"

Sonoko Suzuki pouted as she sat in the passenger seat, fastened her seatbelt, and began looking through the photos she had just taken on her phone.

Yuzuru got into the driver's seat and, glancing at her out of the corner of his eye, said, "Isn't there another date?"

"That's different~"

Sonoko Suzuki drew out the last syllable of her voice, with a hint of coquettishness.

"Then I'll ask you out when I have time."

"Okay~"

The Porsche 718's engine started, its deep roar echoing through the streets. Soon after, the vehicle smoothly drove off and merged into the morning rush hour traffic.

It only took about ten minutes to get from Tokyo to Beikacho.

Yuzuru parked his car on the side of the road not far from the gate of Teitan High School.

This spot is conveniently hidden by the roadside trees, so it won't attract too much attention.

See you next time!

Sonoko Suzuki opened the car door, bent down and waved to Toru Hanyu through the window, her eyes crinkling with a smile.

"Um."

Yuzuru nodded and watched her figure disappear at the school gate.

After the others had gone far away, he put the car in gear, turned around, and drove towards the apartment.

The apartment was not far from Teitan High School, about a 20-minute walk. Yutsu returned the car to a nearby rental shop, then changed into his school uniform, packed his schoolbag, went downstairs to buy a rice ball and milk for breakfast, and ate as he walked. By the time he arrived at school, it was already 7:30.

Teitan High School's uniform consists of a blue suit jacket, matching trousers, and a tie—a standard Japanese uniform.

It's not exactly beautiful, but it's not ugly either.

However, given Yuzuru's academic performance, the school's dress code was actually quite lenient towards him.

He could have chosen not to wear the uniform, but it serves as a reminder of his identity as a student.

The campus was still relatively quiet at 7:30. Yuzuru went to the track and ran a few laps, then did two sets of pull-ups. His body was definitely different after the extra training; before, he would start panting after running three laps, but now he could breathe steadily even after four laps.

At 8:20, after finishing his workout, he walked into the high school teaching building.

Good morning, Hanyu-senpai~

At the top of the stairs, two first-year high school girls greeted each other in unison.

"Good morning." Yuzuru nodded, giving a polite smile.

"Hanyu-senpai is so handsome~"

After greeting them, watching Yuzuru Toru's departing figure, the first-year high school girl started to swoon.

"Don't think about such nonsense. Yuzuru's goal is Tokyo Medical University. Dating will only slow down his studies!"

A girl wearing glasses, who also seemed to be a top student, offered some advice.

"What if he really likes me?"

"You're overthinking it. Yuzuru hasn't dated much since his first year of high school. A few pretty girls in high school confessed to him before, and guess what? He didn't say yes to any of them."

"The past is the past, and the present is the present. If you keep using the past as the present, does that mean Yuzuru-senpai will never have a girlfriend?"

"I can only say the chances are slim."

"But Yuzuru-senpai just smiled at me~"

"He smiles like that at everyone."

The girl with glasses rolled her eyes and dragged her friend toward the classroom.

While they were chatting, Toru Hanyu had already arrived at the classroom.

Upon entering the classroom, Toru Hanyu found his seat and sat down.

Good morning, Yuzuru-kun.

The girl at the table in front of me turned around.

This is his deskmate in front of him, Yuko Morishita, with short hair and thin-rimmed glasses. The two have been deskmates since the first year of high school and are considered close friends of the opposite sex.

The reason is simple—Yuko Morishita is the same kind of person as him, with clear goals and no time wasted on meaningless social interactions.

"Good morning." Yuzuru put down his bag and sat down as soon as he noticed Yuko staring at him for several seconds.

"Hanyu-kun, don't you look a bit more muscular today?"

Yuko Morishita lowered her voice, her tone carrying a hint of scrutiny.

"Why do you say that?" Yuzuru asked, somewhat puzzled.

It couldn't possibly be due to that slight change in my constitution, could it? Although I did feel a change in my body yesterday, was it that obvious?

"I felt you were a bit too thin before, but you look just right today," Yuko Morishita tilted her head and said, "You look even better now."

"Hmm...maybe the training is working..."

Upon hearing this, Yuzuru guessed that it was the effect of adding points to his physique.

Perhaps he himself did not realize that the changes brought about by his physical condition were more than just a little. Not only did his posture appear more upright and powerful, but he also looked more energetic.

"By the way, Yuzuru-kun, where did you go yesterday? I didn't see you at the Beika Library."

"I'm taking this vacation to deal with my ex-boyfriend's issues."

Yuzuru lowered his voice.

"Huh? Yuzuru-kun, you have an ex?"

Yuko Morishita's voice suddenly rose.

Several girls around turned their heads in unison, perked up their ears, and their eyes gleamed with gossip.

"I'm so sorry... I was so surprised..."

Yuko Morishita realized she had lost her composure and quickly lowered her voice, her face showing apology.

"It's alright," Yuzuru said, unconcerned.

"May I ask what happened?"

Yuko Morishita moved closer, a look of worry on her face.

"I dated a girl from Ekoda School online before, but I was dumped in less than a month."

"what?"

Yuko Morishita was stunned for a full three seconds, even wondering if Tetsuya Hanyu was teasing her.

In everyone's mind in Class A, Yuzuru Toru was an excellent student with good grades and good looks. He was also a super top student. How could a guy like that be the type to get dumped?

"That's just the way it is." Yuzuru nodded and readily admitted it.

"While I sympathize with you, Yuzuru, I don't think being dumped is such a big deal."

Yuko Morishita quickly regained her composure, adjusted her glasses, and began to offer her analysis: "This only shows that the girl has poor taste, and women will only affect your studies. Breaking up is actually a good thing for you."

Yuzuru's lips twitched slightly.

Yuko always puts her studies first; caring about him is secondary. Her main concern is that she doesn't want to lose Toru Hanyu as her study partner.

"Don't worry, it won't have any impact."

"That's good." Yuko Morishita nodded and turned back to flip through her textbook.