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

These encouraging words brought a hint of joy to Takahashi Mito's eyes.

"So, Ayano, you support me?!"

"Huh?"

Mito Takahashi suddenly reached out and grabbed Ayano's hand, causing Ayano to freeze for a moment.

For some reason, Ayano subconsciously didn't want to answer, but seeing her sister's longing eyes, her expression gradually became awkward, and she smiled and agreed, "Yeah, of course, I'm your sister."

“Ayano~” Takahashi Mito was deeply moved and leaned forward to hug Ayano’s neck, murmuring.

"Okay, okay, now I know why. So don't be so downcast in the future. Nobody likes a sloppy girl."

Ayano Takahashi pushed her sister away, her tone becoming firm, "The more you meet someone you like, the more you should try to show your strengths to him, make him feel that you are better each time than the last, create a sense of mystery, and he will naturally start to pay attention to you in this way."

"I saw this in a shoujo manga, right..."

"Um... even though it's a shoujo manga! Manga is based on reality, and if it's too realistic, you look nothing like the person you were when you first entered high school. Where's the appeal in that?"

Ayano Takahashi's preemptive strike completely stunned Mito Takahashi, whose mind was now completely blank, and she listened to whatever Ayano said.

"Then what should I do in the future?" Takahashi Mito's momentum completely softened.

Takahashi Ayano raised her right index finger and said confidently, "First of all, of course you need to start losing weight! Losing another three to five pounds should be enough, not too much. Do exercises with me every night, and cleanse and care for your skin before bed. Your sister's fair skin is the result of persistent care!"

Then, you need to control your temper. Boys need to be cared for. Although you're the tsundere type, please, tsundere is no longer fashionable in 2021. The era of Kugimiya Rie is completely over. If you know how to care for others, they will develop a good impression of you.

And you need to cultivate some of your own interests, like Hayakawa. Besides her personality, she's good at studying, and her fashion sense has improved recently. A while ago, I... cough, anyway, everyone else is working hard, and you, with such good conditions, don't work hard. How can you expect to get results?

School's almost at its end, and I don't need to elaborate on your grades, sister, right? They're barely average. So what if you really date Natsuki? You'll still break up in college, and I'm not kidding. If you're seriously considering this, you have to be prepared to pay the price, understand?

Takahashi Mi was stunned by what she heard, but she also found it to be very reasonable.

"Studying..."

This is a real headache for her.

"Yes! You're the worst student in our whole family, so keep working hard, sister! Study hard!"

Ayano stared at her with a serious expression and shouted.

Mito Takahashi was also infected by this momentum, and thinking back on the past, hmm...

Anyway, give it a try!

……

The scene changes.

In the activity room, Aoi Natsuki looked at the small group in front of him with a surprised expression, especially Sakurajima and Takahashi. Why did they suddenly start studying so hard? He couldn't figure it out at all.

But this is a good thing, right? Natsuki Aoi thought to herself, then pursed her lips and stopped thinking about it. Instead, she turned her attention back to the whiteboard not far away and started doing her exercises.

At this moment, Takahashi Mito was a little flustered. She had just noticed a gaze on her.

You can't go wrong from that direction.

He gripped the pen tightly and continued copying down the formulas.

Aoi,

Yes, is it looking at itself...?

Chapter 117 A Battleground for Everyone

……

With the final exams approaching, everyone in the club set their expectations for the day's exams, determined to do their best to achieve the desired rankings.

This time, she was clearly more motivated than in the last monthly exam. Even Sakurajima expressed her expectation of ranking 150th. Although it wasn't high, she had only ranked 230th last time. After these days of hard work and Hayakawa's detailed explanations of techniques, she believed it was very possible to achieve that.

The two-day final exams are over.

School ends on Thursday.

The group gathered at the school gate. While Aoi and Yusuke were chatting, the other girls arrived late in groups. They looked at each other, their eyes revealing joy; it seemed they had all done well on the exam.

"This time... never mind, the exams are over, so let's relax and have a good time tonight." Aoi Natsuki grinned.

The group agreed to have a meal together at the food street. After the final exams, they would finally have their first long holiday and could relax for a few days.

Natsuki Aoi indicated that she should go home first to bring Rina, and that the others should go ahead. She then got on her bicycle and headed home.

Around six o'clock, when Natsuki Aoi carried Rina to a yakitori restaurant, she lifted the curtain with her right hand and peeked inside, only to see Yusuke waving in her direction.

The restaurant was steaming hot, with many people having large and small skewers of grilled meat, as well as meat soup and noodles on their tables. A rich aroma wafted over and directly entered Aoi Natsuki's nose. Rina in her arms also had a big appetite and was licking her lips with craving.

"here!"

Yusuke's voice attracted the attention of the other girls.

Aoi Natsuki put Rina down and looked into the distance. She saw Hayakawa holding a can of drink and staring straight at her, while Sakurajima Anne beside her was supporting her chin with her left hand, raising her right hand and waving gently, revealing a meaningful smile.

He led Lina up, a smile on his face: "Sorry to keep everyone waiting. Have you ordered yet?"

"Yes, I ordered," Yusuke replied, then instinctively pulled out the seat next to him, and Aoi sat down directly.

The other girls were slightly stunned. Apart from them, the boys didn't notice that each of them had deliberately left an empty seat next to her. The girls had been quite nervous, but Yusuke's sudden action really disrupted their plans.

"Rina, you can order whatever you want to eat." Yusuke leaned forward and smiled at Rina, who was to Aoi's right.

"Awoo!"

"Nai~" Yusuke tilted his head and smiled.

Her methods of coaxing children are truly top-notch; Lina was so happy that she started swinging her legs back and forth.

"Natsuki, did you even change your clothes?" Hayakawa Keiko started the conversation.

"Yeah, I'll go home and change into something." Aoi Natsuki looked down at her outfit. Because she was already quite slim, she didn't feel bulky even in a thick down jacket.

Hayakawa nodded repeatedly after hearing this, but didn't know what to say.

In situations where others are present, she is generally not a very talkative person. She only talks more when studying or discussing topics that she is good at.

"By the way, Aoi, what are your plans for the upcoming first-year high school party?" Sakurajima Anne asked.

"A first-year high school party?"

This time, not only Aoi Natsuki, but also several girls around her cast their gazes at her.

"What is that?"

Sakurajima Anne looked around at everyone and said, "It's after the final exams, the first-year students will have a dance. You know, private high schools inevitably have a bit of romance, which is to give the first-year students more of a dream about school. Students can participate in pairs of boys and girls, and of course, boys can participate in pairs of boys."

"I see. But how come I didn't know anything about this before?" Aoi Natsuki turned to look at Yusuke, who remained calm. Noticing Aoi looking at him, he scratched the back of his head and said:

"I heard about this from my girlfriend, so I know about it, hahaha."

Only then did Natsuki Aoi remember that Yusuke had mentioned to her that he had been having a very close conversation with a girl.

"Girlfriend~ Looks like you're making good progress, you rascal." Aoi Natsuki nudged his arm with her elbow, and Yusuke continued to laugh heartily.

"However, I don't know anything about dancing, so it's basically irrelevant to me."

"It's okay, it's just a regular ballroom dance. You'll learn it in a couple of days. I'll teach you tomorrow," Sakurajima An said casually.

But as soon as he said that, the other two girls were immediately moved.

Does Sakurajima mean he still wants to be Aoi's dance partner?

When does she get this kind of interest?

Keiko Hayakawa was very flustered. In her imagination, a dance party, an activity where boys and girls have close physical contact, is easy to create a romantic atmosphere. At least, she often saw this in the romance anime she watched. This was definitely not a good development!

But, she can't dance either...

Hayakawa instantly deflated.

Meanwhile, Mito Takahashi interrupted, "Wait a minute, speaking of ballroom dancing, I also learned it when I was young, with a professional teacher. If you really want to teach, I think I can give you some guidance."

"Is Mito coming along too?" Sakurajima Anne asked, feigning suspicion, her eyes darting around. "Is it alright for her to dance with Aoi?"

Asking this question in this context is tantamount to putting Takahashi in the spotlight, implying, "Weren't you a misogynist before? What's wrong with you now? Is it okay for you to be with Aoi?"

As someone who enjoys having fun, Sakurajima Anne was delighted with what was about to happen.

Takahashi Midori may seem to have a tough personality, but once her true feelings are exposed, she becomes just as thick-skinned as Hayakawa. Hearing Sakurajima's words, she tried hard to suppress any change in her expression and said, "Of course, I've known Aoi for so long, and he's helped me so much... Yes! He even helped me adopt Yoshi-chan. Out of gratitude, it's my duty to teach him ballroom dancing!"

They finally managed to salvage the situation, but Sakurajima's offensive wouldn't stop there.

Her smile deepened, clearly she had anticipated this move; Takahashi had unknowingly fallen into her verbal trap.

"Oh, so that means you're just teaching him to dance, and I'll still be the one handling the subsequent dances..."

"I can learn too!" Hayakawa, who had been silent all along, finally couldn't hold back and stood up, shouting with all his might.

Sakurajima An immediately fixed her gaze on Hayakawa, her eyes suddenly filled with surprise.

After Hayakawa Keiko shouted, she noticed that not only her group but also the guests at the next table were looking at her. Her face immediately turned red, and two seconds later, a puff of white smoke billowed from the top of her head. Her brain completely shut down, and she obediently sat back down in her seat, placing her hands on her knees without saying a word.

“Oh, that’s fine too. Hayakawa is so smart, she’ll definitely learn it quickly,” Sakurajima Anne said gently.

Upon hearing this, Hayakawa Keiko trembled, slowly raised her head, pursed her lips, and was deeply moved: "Sakurajima..."

Little did they know that she was the one in control of the whole situation.

Aoi Natsuki could easily see what Sakurajima was doing. She met Sakurajima's gaze and gave her a meaningful look. Sakurajima shrugged and stopped tormenting the two girls in front of her.

When it comes to psychological warfare, she is far superior to most girls her age. It's hard to imagine what she will be like in the small society that is university.

Turning to look at Yusuke, who had gotten up from his seat and was squatting next to Rina, trying to cheer her up, it was clear that neither of them seemed to have any major worries on their minds. Should one call it envy, or envy?

Just then, Takahashi Mito suddenly stared blankly at the shop entrance: "Um..."

This action also caused Aoi and Sakurajima to turn their gaze away.

At the entrance, the shop door was slowly pushed open, and Long Ying, wearing a long white down jacket, walked in, looked around, and when she saw Xia Shu, she put on a faint smile and waved to greet her.

Keiko Hayakawa noticed the atmosphere around her suddenly stop, and slowly raised her head. When she saw Ryuzakura appear, her gaze was also stunned.

The appearance of Yuji Ryuzakura caused a stir in the store. At 1.82 meters tall, she was like a giant among Japanese girls, which would be very unusual for anyone to see her, in addition to her extraordinary temperament and clean face.

Many customers suspected that she might be a contracted model for a certain magazine.

"Sorry, I ran into some trouble on the way. You guys... haven't started eating yet? That's great!" Under everyone's staring gazes, Ryuzakura sat down to the left of Aoi Natsuki without any hesitation.