A reversal of fortune and victory in a world hated by all girls!

She pursed her lips, and hummed...

Lina finished typing, her eyes filled with worry as she stared straight at her.

Mito Takahashi finally understood that Rina's whole point was that Aoi's allowance was far from enough to support an eight-year-old child, and various expenses would accumulate without her realizing it, so Aoi Natsuki had to find a job.

Lina tightened her grip on her new phone. Actually, it was because she had ruined the old phone that Natsuki had given her by soaking it in water, so she needed a new one.

Natsuki's original words were that if she were home alone and had a cell phone, she could contact them immediately if she encountered any difficulties.

However, this has made their daily expenses even more difficult. Now that the monthly exams are approaching, Lina has to go out to work, which makes her very worried.

……

"Right there."

Lina pointed to the convenience store in front of her.

Mito Takahashi also looked over and immediately saw Natsuki Aoi standing behind the counter.

Is he really still working?

She recalled what he had said a few days ago when the club members were studying together: that this monthly exam was very important and would affect the promotion of outstanding student leaders. But now, he was...

For some reason, Mito Takahashi frowned slightly as she looked at the hardworking Natsuki Aoi, feeling a pang of unease.

"Shall we go in and say hello?"

"No, thank you." Takahashi Mito shook her head in refusal, glancing at him again as she murmured, "I'll just stand outside and watch for a while."

Strangely enough, the night air was unusually bleak, but standing on the street corner, Mito Takahashi felt more at ease just watching Natsuki Aoi's figure quietly.

Lina held her hand, her gaze lingering on Natsuki, her mind replaying the events of the past two days...

……

"I'm sorry, Natsuki, I really didn't mean to."

"It's okay, I told you it's nothing." Aoi Natsuki stroked Rina's head, who looked remorseful, and led her to the place where she bought a cell phone.

Out with the old, in with the new. Aoi Natsuki understood this well, and seeing how guilty Rina already looked, there was no need to say anything more.

As I entered the store, a male clerk with a professional smile approached me: "Is there anything I can help you with?"

"Yes, I want to buy a cell phone."

"Okay, follow me."

The male clerk then led the two to a counter and introduced them to the latest mobile phones. Each phone had a price listed below it, and Aoi Natsuki quickly noticed this and was immediately startled.

Are mobile phones really this expensive now?

He bought his own phone four years ago, and it's still working perfectly. He thought that phone prices would get cheaper and cheaper, but he didn't expect them to rise so quickly.

Aoi Natsuki's gaze became somewhat hesitant, and Rina beside him noticed this as well, tugging at his clothes and gently shaking them.

Aoi Natsuki knew in her heart that she didn't have enough money, so she turned her gaze to some cheap mobile phones, but those phones were more like old-fashioned phones.

"Awoo awoo".

As the atmosphere inside the store became increasingly awkward, Lina suddenly shouted and insisted on pulling him out of the store. In this way, Aoi Natsuki was forcibly pulled out of the store and walked more than ten meters away.

At first, Natsuki Aoi was a little confused, but when he saw Rina's expression return to normal, he immediately understood everything.

Lina realized her own predicament.

A wave of sadness washed over Aoi Natsuki, and she pursed her lips as her eyes gradually welled up with tears.

He also felt guilty.

I blame myself for not being able to take better care of Lina.

They can't even afford a cell phone!

"I'm sorry, Rina, I didn't bring enough money with me today, and I need your help." Aoi Natsuki suddenly remembered that her gaze had unconsciously drifted towards those cheap old-fashioned mobile phones, and her heart ached even more.

For a guy, having empty pockets isn't the hardest thing to accept; the hardest thing is having someone you care about by your side when you're penniless.

"Awoo awoo".

At this moment, Lina smiled and patted his waist with her small hand. Her heartwarming smile eased Aoi Natsuki's mood.

She began to write on the writing board.

"All I need is for Natsuki to be by my side."

As Aoi Natsuki read this sentence, she exhaled through her nose, then forced a smile and reached out to pinch her cheek.

At the same time, she secretly made a decision: she had to go and get a job!

Without hesitation, that very night, Aoi Natsuki went for an interview to work as a clerk at the nearest convenience store. It was a night shift, which would make it much easier for her to get home after get off work.

……

The memory ends.

Takahashi Mito had already felt the chill creeping in. Although she wanted to stand there a little longer, she was worried that Rina's small body would catch a cold. After thinking for a moment, she opened her bag and took out the carefully prepared gift.

"This... please give it to him for me tonight. I bought it; it's... my way of apologizing to him for what happened before." Takahashi Mito handed it over.

Li took it with both hands and nodded emphatically.

Then, Mito Takahashi took out her purse and pulled out 30,000 yen in bills, intending to give them to Rina. Rina didn't react at first because it was dark around her, but when she saw that it was a 10,000 yen bill, she was so frightened that she backed away and didn't dare to take the money.

"Take it, you're having a tough time right now."

Lily immediately covered her ears with both hands and shook her head incessantly like a rattle drum.

No matter what she says, Lina won't take the money.

Takahashi Mito tried to persuade him for a long time, but in the end she couldn't convince him and had to give up.

"Did Aoi teach you this too?"

Lina stared intently at her, then nodded slightly.

"Alright... I'll take you home first. My sister is also getting ready to go home." Takahashi Mito's tone softened as she led Rina back towards their home.

I have to say, today's Natsuki Aoi filled me with awe and respect. This guy...

……

In the convenience store, Natsuki Aoi was at the checkout when a system notification suddenly announced an increase in her favorability rating, leaving her bewildered. She then checked the system panel.

A surprising discovery,

Mito Takahashi's affection level... has dropped to 4!

Chapter 51 The Greatest Martial Artist in the World

late at night.

When Aoi Natsuki returned home, the hallway light was still on. As he walked to the dining room door, he saw Rina asleep on the sofa not far away. At the same time, he noticed the gift box on the dining table and the note underneath it.

He walked over slowly, pulled out the note, and read it.

This was actually a gift from Mito Takahashi to me?

He then opened the gift box, inside which was a dark brown leather wallet that looked to be of very good quality.

Why did she suddenly think of giving herself a gift?

It was only then that Natsuki Aoi remembered to check his phone. He had been so busy that he hadn't looked at it until now. Sure enough, he found a long text message.

He slowly looked down from top to bottom, his expression gradually changing from doubt to disbelief, and finally the corners of his mouth turned up as if he wanted to laugh.

The entire text message revolved around the word "admitting mistakes," with the word "apology" appearing at least ten times and repeated many times. Even so, he could still feel the other party's sincerity.

Although he was surprised by the sudden apology, he accepted it gladly.

After a brief reply, I quickly drew your attention back.

Upon arriving in the living room, he carefully picked up Lina and carried her back to her room on the second floor.

……

The monthly exams followed closely behind.

The first exam would begin in the afternoon, so Natsuki Aoi gathered the others around noon for a tense and exciting review session.

Aoi Natsuki and Hayakawa Keiko still maintain a dominant position, focusing more on explanation.

Below, Sakurajima Anne, Takahashi Mito, and Oki Yusuke were all studying diligently.

It is said that learning is contagious. Once you have learned something, you will be inspired to expand on that knowledge. At this time, the atmosphere in the activity room is very good.

until……

After the exam prediction session ended, everyone started reviewing on their own. Although it was said that everyone was reviewing on their own, they quickly formed small groups.

This has led to the formation of the hardworking and ambitious duo of Aoi Natsuki and Hayakawa.

Anne Sakurajima and Yusuke are a pair of duo who gave up halfway.

She was paired with Mitsuki Takahashi, and they were all alone.

???

Mito Takahashi stared blankly at Natsuki Aoi and Hayakawa, who were sometimes serious and sometimes joking around. She was filled with doubt.

He already apologized!

Why do I still feel like an outsider?

As always, the topic was too high-level, and she couldn't get a word in edgewise. Every time she opened her mouth to say something, it was broken by the harmonious atmosphere between the two of them.

Gradually, her brows furrowed more and more.

……

The two-and-a-half-day monthly exams ended quickly, and the Exploration Club regrouped.

Mito Takahashi arrived late this time, expecting to see a new scene of club activities, but when she opened the door, the scene inside shocked her.

Aoi Natsuki and Hayakawa Keiko were actually using club activity time to work on the monthly exam questions!

This is outrageous!