I have too many anime girlfriends!

"Hey, did you hear? That mute kid from the next class can talk now!"

"Of course, I've heard about it too! How dare he! Does he even let people live? My mom has always told me to take him as a role model. I used to be able to argue with her by saying he was mute, but now if I argue back, I'll get a beating."

"Same here. I also heard that he recovered while teaching Nishimiya. Doesn't that mean good deeds are rewarded?"

Listening to the chattering of her classmates, Yukino Yukinoshita frowned.

That guy, he's not pretending to be mute anymore?

Besides, it was clearly Yukino Yukinoshita who was trying her best to teach Nishimiya, but that guy just watched from the sidelines every time!

During lunch break, Yukino Yukinoshita stormed into the next classroom and stood in front of Shinji Kaminaga's desk.

"What's wrong, Yukinoshita-kun? You're looking at me like you want to eat me alive."

"Hmph, you big liar, you know perfectly well! Hurry up and come with me!"

Yukino Yukinoshita wore a cold expression, ignoring the stares from the other boys and girls, and turned to walk out of the classroom.

Shinji Kaminaga shrugged helplessly, gave Shoko Nishimiya a reassuring look, and then followed.

Seeing this, Naoka Ueno felt a sudden tightness in her chest, a strange sense of crisis washing over her.

She felt that Shinji Kaminari only sympathized with Nishimiya Shoko, and that she had a great chance of winning.

But if her opponent is Yukino Yukinoshita, Naoka Ueno has no confidence at all.

In terms of academic performance, Yukino Yukinoshita is second in her grade. In terms of appearance, Yukino Yukinoshita has a face that is so cute it's almost unfair; even she, a girl, finds it adorable.

Could it be that Kaminaga-kun is already dating Yukinoshita?

Naoka Ueno was clearly overthinking it.

This also shows that primary school students in Japan are relatively precocious.

At this age, studying should be the most important thing for elementary school students.

.........

Arriving at a quiet place, Shinji Kaminaga looked helplessly at the little girl who had turned her head and was glaring at him.

"What's wrong? Why are you glaring at me?"

"Hmph, I should be asking you that! Why did you suddenly stop pretending to be mute? And you even said you recovered while tutoring Nishimiya?"

She had a cold face and looked very unhappy.

In response, Shinji Kaminaga met her determined blue eyes and replied:

"It's nothing, I just didn't want to stay silent any longer. As for why I said I recovered while tutoring Nishimiya-kun, I think Yukinoshita-kun has already guessed."

Yukino Yukinoshita bit her lip, her little fists clenching tightly unconsciously.

"It's to improve her situation, right? Although no one says it outright, they all look down on her secretly, thinking that she's disabled and different from everyone else, and they all want to ostracize her."

"Yes, Yukinoshita, you know very well that I just wanted to try and see if I could improve her condition. It was a very meaningful attempt."

"..."

Yukino Yukinoshita remained silent.

She understood what he meant and knew his purpose in doing so, but she still felt a sense of unease.

She really wanted to ask him if he did this because he liked Nishimiya.

But I couldn't bring myself to say it.

She also considered the possibility that his feelings for Nishimura might only stem from sympathy.

At this moment, Yukino Yukinoshita was unaware that Shinji Kaminaga's place in her heart had changed.

"Okay, stop looking so serious. Here's a gift for you."

Shinji Kaminaga took two red hair ties out of his pocket and handed them to her.

Yukino Yukinoshita was delighted for a second, then put on a stern face, snorted coldly, and looked at him with her arms crossed.

"Why are you suddenly giving me a gift? I can't accept something for nothing, and I don't have anything to give you in return."

"It's nothing, I just think the red hair tie suits you well, and I want to thank Yukinoshita for your patient tutoring during this time."

"Unfortunately, my resources are limited, so I can only buy ordinary red string. If you don't like it or don't want it, then just pretend I didn't say anything..."

"Who said I don't want it? This is what I deserve!" Yukino Yukinoshita panicked when she saw him trying to take it back and quickly grabbed the red rope.

With her head down, the girl's face flushed slightly, and she said in a shy, soft voice:

"Thanks."

It's not that no one gives her gifts, but she won't accept gifts from boys casually.

She has been cute since she was little. Even though she is only in the sixth grade of elementary school and is not popular among girls, several boys have already confessed their feelings to her.

Furthermore, some boys deliberately acted strangely in an attempt to attract her attention, but she ignored them all.

Because in her heart, Shinji Kaminaga was a special friend, the bravest and gentlest person in her eyes.

"I'm glad you don't mind. I'll buy you something even better when I have more money in the future."

Shinji Kaminaga scratched his head as he spoke, completely unaware that there was anything wrong with what he was saying.

In fact, giving a girl a gift is already considered a way of confessing your feelings.

Yukino Yukinoshita accepted it.

Yukino Yukinoshita's cheeks flushed as she heard him say that he would give her gifts in the future.

She glanced at him furtively, then turned away in a panic and ran off.

"Um... I have something to do, so I'll be going now. See you later!"

Watching the little girl's somewhat flustered back, Shinji Kaminaga's lips curled up slightly.

This is... no, to be honest, he really didn't flirt with her.

He simply felt that tying a delicate bow in her long black hair with a red string was the only way he could remember Yukino Yukinoshita.

Thinking this, Shinji Kaminaga felt increasingly guilty.

The light energy within my body began to stir inexplicably.

The image of Yukino Yukinoshita's adorable, slightly flushed face replaying in my mind is unforgettable; I can never forget that scene.

.........

It was afternoon.

Shinji Kaminaga's study group continued as usual.

While Nishimiya Shoko practiced pronunciation under Yukino Yukinoshita's guidance, her gaze involuntarily fell on the red ribbon in her jet-black hair.

Yukino Yukinoshita blushed slightly, feeling inexplicably shy.

"Ahem, Nishimiya-kun, that's enough for today. It's time to start reviewing our lessons."

She coughed twice, subconsciously touched her hair, and tried to change the subject.

"Yes, I will...try my best!"

Nishimiya Shoko didn't think much of it and quickly immersed herself in her studies.

During her studies, she experienced something different again.

With Kaminari by her side, Yukinoshita's voice was clearer and could be clearly heard, greatly improving her learning efficiency.

This is actually an application of Shinji Kaminaga's telepathy.

Since he couldn't cure her congenital deafness, he could only resort to using telepathy to help her learn.

If she could speak fluently, her situation would improve.

After the lesson, Yukino Yukinoshita looked at Shinji Kaminaga and suddenly asked a question.

"Kaminaga-kun, Nishimiya-kun, finals are coming up soon. There's a summer camp program during the break. Would you like to participate?"

Upon hearing this, Shinji Kaminaga thought for a moment and replied, "I'm fine with anything, what about you?"

Nishimiya Shoko organized her thoughts, trying to make her words clearer: "I... want to participate."

"And what about you, Yukinoshita?" Shinji Kaminaga's gaze fell on the person who had first brought up the topic.

"I don't know, my mother probably won't agree."

Upon hearing this, Shinji Kaminaga smiled and encouraged her.

"Go ask your mother what she thinks. I think if you insist on going together, she will respect your opinion."

"If she absolutely refuses, then call your sister; she'll definitely be on your side."

Upon hearing this, Yukino Yukinoshita nodded happily, but then suddenly sensed something was wrong.

"How do you know I have an older sister? And why are you so sure she'll be on my side?"

"Ahem, a few times when your family's car came to pick you up, she came out with you. The older sister who looks so much like you must be your older sister."

"I see." Yukino Yukinoshita nodded knowingly, but her suspicious gaze still lingered on him.

She instinctively felt something was strange.

Because her sister has been making excuses to inquire about Shinji Kaminaga's situation from time to time lately.