My dear wife, I still love you more.

Eriri blushed slightly. It seemed like she had just realized how handsome Hasegawa was. People like Aki Tomoya were completely forgotten in that moment.

As for Sayuri Sawamura, the more Hasegawa looked at her, the more satisfied he became. Not only was her personality wonderful, but she was also incredibly capable, and even her looks were quite handsome. If she were a little older, she would definitely pursue Hasegawa. It's just a pity that she's already so old, and her child is even the same age as Hasegawa, so she has to give up on these inappropriate thoughts.

"Well, although there's a big age gap between Kenichi and me, he and Eriri are the same age. Since we can't be together—being his son-in-law isn't bad either. If Kenichi becomes my son-in-law, then I can see him often. Being able to see Kenichi often, and see his handsome face every day, is a rare treat. However, if we have to see each other every day, then Kenichi and Eriri won't be able to move after they get married. Well, it would be nice if the whole family lived together."

It goes without saying what the various thoughts were going through the minds of these few acquaintances of Hasegawa. After all, they were acquaintances and had a certain goodwill towards Hasegawa before. As Hasegawa's charm increased, it was normal for some of their thoughts to evolve.

However, there is one person whose situation is a bit special.

Kasumigaoka Utaha was initially curious about Hasegawa, so she came to watch his match. However, after seeing Busujima Saeko and the others enter Hasegawa's room together, she immediately saw him as a scumbag, which worsened her impression of him. She stayed, even wanting to see Hasegawa embarrass himself. (The previous term "scumbag" was indeed excessive, so I changed it to "scumbag." After all, while "scumbag" and "scumbag" are somewhat similar, they are not the same concept. Finally, many readers said that Kasumigaoka Utaha calling Hasegawa a scumbag was unreasonable. Heh, you guys don't have girlfriends, do you? You must not have girlfriends. If you did, you wouldn't react this way.)

However, as Hasegawa's strength began to emerge, Kasumigaoka Utaha gradually became attracted to him. Later, her attitude even changed, from wanting to see Hasegawa make a fool of himself to cheering him on.

Of course, even just cheering him on is fine. After all, at most, it just means I've become more appreciative of Hasegawa's kendo skills. It's like liking an athlete or a celebrity, but not a die-hard fan, just a casual fan at most.

However, after Hasegawa's kendo skills reached the maximum level, his charm increased dramatically, and Hasegawa became incredibly handsome.

If Hasegawa had been this handsome from the start, there wouldn't have been a problem. But the key point is that Kasumigaoka Utaha initially thought Hasegawa was just slightly better looking than average, nothing more.

Someone who seemed average-looking suddenly appeared incredibly handsome in Kasumigaoka Utaha's eyes, even surpassing Takuya Kimura in looks. You can imagine Kasumigaoka Utaha's feelings at that moment, especially since she believed Hasegawa couldn't possibly have had plastic surgery.

"He was just, he was just a slightly handsome guy before, but, but why does he suddenly seem so handsome? How, how could this be? This, this isn't right."

"But, but now it seems that Hasegawa-sensei really, really has become so handsome." Kasumigaoka Utaha murmured to herself. At this moment, she even unconsciously changed her term of address for the scumbag back to the slightly respectful term of address, Hasegawa-sensei.

"Damn it! I thought he was just average before, but why do I suddenly think he's so handsome? Is this... is this what they call 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder'? No, no, it's not like that, it's definitely not like that." Kasumigaoka Utaha shook her head vigorously.

"But if that's not the case, how else can it be explained? Apart from this, it makes absolutely no sense. Unless, unless I really have fallen for him?"

"Could it be that I've unknowingly fallen for him because of me? That's why I suddenly found him so handsome after he won the championship?"

"But, but that's not right. I don't even know him. How could I possibly like him? Besides, he's a jerk."

"How could I have fallen for him so suddenly? It can't be!!!"

Kasumigaoka Utaha felt like her head was about to explode.

Chapter 139 Extraordinary Charm

Hasegawa, I like you!

"Ahhh! I touched his butt."

"These are his clothes? They smell like him, amazing."

"Mine, this is mine."

"Such well-developed muscles—"

Hasegawa, looking disheveled, squeezed into a taxi: "Let's go, let's go quickly."

The taxi shook off the girls, and Hasegawa let out a long sigh of relief, slumping into his seat. Those girls were absolutely terrifying, absolutely insane.

At first, everything was fine, but then someone secretly made a move, followed by a scream. Then, led by that person, the girls rushed towards Hasegawa like madwomen. Even with Hasegawa's strong physique, he felt utterly weak and powerless in the face of those frenzied girls, and women too.

Looking at her clothes, she saw they were torn to shreds, with a large piece of the fabric pulled off at the back of her waist, and even one of her shoes was missing.

Hasegawa's current attire would make anyone believe he was a beggar.

"Hey buddy, the way you look, tsk tsk tsk, it's really something—" The taxi driver looked at Hasegawa with amazement, curiosity, and amusement.

"It's a long story," Hasegawa said with a wry smile.

"You're the champion who took on five opponents at once? No wonder. Well, there's nothing we can do about it. After all, the Jade Dragon Flag is still being held here, so it's normal for some people to be so enthusiastic. It's probably only here. Once we leave, even if we meet again, they won't be this enthusiastic."

"I hope so." Hasegawa slumped weakly in his seat. Those few dozen meters felt more tiring than running dozens of kilometers.

"Hehe, young man, you'll get used to it. After all, he's not only handsome, but his swordsmanship is also so high. You'll probably encounter the same situation again when you come to participate in the Jade Dragon Flag competition next time," the taxi driver said with a chuckle.

Hasegawa, who had already planned to stop participating in the Jade Dragon Flag, became even more determined to stop after hearing this.

……

After emerging from the hot spring, Hasegawa cautiously looked around and, finding no girl in sight, breathed a slight sigh of relief before rushing quickly towards his room.

I don't know if it was because he was really too handsome after the charm boost, or the added boost from his reputation as the champion of the Jade Dragon Flag. As a result, some of the girls Hasegawa encountered were very enthusiastic. On the way from the hotel to the hot spring, Hasegawa was confessed to by several girls, and some even gave him postcards, love letters, or other small gifts.

Fortunately, just as the taxi driver had said, the girls I met later, while still quite enthusiastic, were much, much better than those I encountered at the sports field.

On another note, Hasegawa had once heard a saying: "Those who aren't handsome enough will never know how proactive a girl can be." Now, Hasegawa understands. He now knows what it's like when girls take the initiative.

He rushed back to his room as fast as he could, quickly closed the door, and even locked it from the inside. Only after all these actions were completed did Hasegawa breathe a sigh of relief.

"Hasegawa seems a bit nervous?" Saeko Busujima's words suddenly floated over, followed by Yui Yuigahama's voice: "After all, he's the champion of the Tamakyuu Flag, and he's so handsome—after all, he's the champion of the Tamakyuu Flag, so naturally he'll be popular with some girls."

"You, what are you doing here?" Hasegawa was surprised to find Saeko Busujima and the others in his room again.

"Well, of course we're celebrating Kenichi's victory with the team! We didn't expect you to be so strong, Kenichi. Not only did you take on five opponents single-handedly, but you finished them all off with a single blow. You're truly amazing!" Sayuri Sawamura praised enthusiastically.

"It's alright," Hasegawa said modestly.

"That's really impressive. I suddenly had an inspiration and want to draw a short manga about the Jade Dragon Flag period. Hasegawa, is it okay if I draw you?" Eriri asked Hasegawa directly and bluntly.

"Well, if you're interested, of course, no problem. However, I hope you won't draw my likeness in the picture. After all, it's a little embarrassing." Hasegawa smiled nonchalantly.

"Hmph, I'm just using this story as a springboard, how could I possibly include you in it?" Eriri pouted, speaking with a particularly arrogant tone, though a hint of regret crept into her heart. After all, in Eriri's opinion, Hasegawa seemed quite handsome, and if he were drawn into a manga, he would definitely be very popular, just like a prince charming.

"Kenichi Kenichi."

"What's wrong, Mrs. Sawamura?"

“I suddenly realized that you seem to have become very handsome today.” Sayuri Sawamura said, taking a step closer to Hasegawa and even reaching out to lift Hasegawa’s chin, somewhat like a spoiled brat in a TV drama harassing a respectable woman.

Hasegawa's face darkened, and he quickly pushed away Sawamura Sayuri's hand.

"Hmm, you look exactly the same as before, your features haven't changed at all, but why do I feel like Hasegawa, you're especially handsome? I feel like you're even more handsome than my idol, Takuya Kimura." Sayuri Sawamura tilted her head and asked with a puzzled look on her face.

"Indeed, I also think Hasegawa looks exceptionally handsome today," Saeko Busujima said in a similarly admiring tone.

"Mm." Yui Yuigahama nodded quietly from the side.

"Where's the difference in looks? You're still the same as before!" Eriri pouted and said arrogantly.

Hasegawa knew this question would be asked sooner or later, but fortunately, the system was still very powerful. Although he became more handsome than before, the system only made very subtle adjustments to his facial features. The changes were almost imperceptible to the naked eye. For example, his eyes were slightly larger by one millimeter, their position was slightly moved by one millimeter, his nose was slightly more prominent, and his lips were slightly thinner, etc.

Even when comparing it with previous photos, it's almost impossible to see any difference. But this subtle change has raised Hasegawa's appearance score from 60 to 90.

In addition, her skin has become more delicate and smooth, and there have been changes in Hasegawa's figure. Without makeup, Hasegawa's appearance score is about 95 points.

Chapter 140 Genius? No, a Prodigy

Hasegawa had carefully examined his appearance in the hot spring, so he wasn't worried about being noticed. After all, although he seemed to have become exceptionally handsome, the actual change in his appearance was very minor. This kind of substandard result was probably only possible with a system.

"Well, it's probably because I not only led the team to the championship, but also won five consecutive victories in the finals. Maybe that's why you guys think I've suddenly become more handsome. After all, status, position, or achievements can make someone seem more handsome and charming," Hasegawa explained with a smile. This was the only plausible explanation Hasegawa could think of.

"Hmm, that makes sense." Although it still felt a bit far-fetched, it was still plausible. After all, they didn't know about the system's existence, so naturally, they wouldn't know that Hasegawa really seemed to have undergone plastic surgery during the entire competition.

"By the way, Hasegawa-kun, with so many confessions today, have you met anyone you like?" Saeko Busujima asked, her eyes sparkling.

As soon as Saeko Busujima asked this question, Yui Yuigahama, Sayuri Sawamura, and even Eriri pricked up their ears to look at Hasegawa.

"Hmm, why are you suddenly asking this, Busujima-senpai? And as I said before, I have no intention of finding a girlfriend during high school. I'll only consider this after I go to university or even after I graduate." Hasegawa still stated his thoughts, well, a reason for refusing. It's been this from the beginning.

"I see. Well, I think those girls will be very disappointed." Saeko Busujima breathed a slight sigh of relief, but was also a little disappointed.

Yui Yuigahama also breathed a sigh of relief. Looking at Saeko Busujima, the champion of the Dragon Flag, just like Hasegawa, and Eriri, a particularly famous manga artist, and then at herself, she seemed to have no advantage at all. Facing such opponents, she could hardly see any chance of winning.

Yui Yuigahama clenched her small fists; at this moment, her already firm idea became even more resolute.

"Huh? Are we going to wait until later to think about this? Isn't that too late?" Sayuri Sawamura couldn't help but exclaim.

"It's not too late. I think at this stage, I should focus more on my studies," Hasegawa explained with a smile.

Hasegawa's explanation would be perfectly acceptable in China; in fact, any parent would agree with it. Unfortunately, this is Japan.

"Focus your energy on studying? Kenichi, aren't you first in your grade? You're already amazing, you should have plenty of energy to date."

"Well, my goal is the University of Tokyo, and by 'studying,' I don't just mean academic performance. Besides studying, I also practice kendo, learn about drawing, and I'm quite interested in music. Plus, I'm writing novels. So, I really don't have much energy left to devote to things like romance," Hasegawa explained with a smile.

"Huh? So much to learn? But I feel like romance is better than all this." Sawamura Sayuri was a little surprised, and also a little impressed with Hasegawa. After all, such a studious person is rare, especially since Hasegawa's studiousness manifested in multiple areas. Aside from that, his academic performance, novel writing, and kendo were all top-notch. And there were others too. But what about Eriri if she puts so much energy into studying?

"Love is something you can do sooner or later, but when it comes to studying, if you delay, it might really be too late. Especially when you're in a relationship, you'll put most of your energy into it, and you might not have much time to learn what you like," Hasegawa said, seemingly very rationally.

"Is that so? Hmm, that seems to make sense. After all, Kenichi, there's so much you want to learn."

“Indeed. Hasegawa has learned a lot, knows a lot of things, and is proficient in many of them. I’ve been learning music from Hasegawa for a while now,” Yui Yuigahama quickly added from the side.

"Is Hasegawa's music also great?" Saeko Busujima looked at Hasegawa in surprise.

"Yes, he's incredibly talented. I think even professional music teachers can't compare to Hasegawa in terms of musical knowledge." Yui Yuigahama looked at Hasegawa with admiration. As Hasegawa's student—well, anyway, she was learning music from him—she didn't have a clear understanding of his abilities. However, many members of the Light Music Club were taking professional music lessons outside, but their progress was nowhere near as fast as hers. Moreover, Hasegawa had taught her a lot of knowledge that even those outside the club didn't know.

While Yui Yuigahama's current musical level isn't exceptionally high, it's roughly at level 3 after being mentored by Hasegawa. Level 3 is generally considered a professional level in a particular field. Although she's just entered the professional level, which is the lowest level within that level, it's still considered professional.

"Hasegawa's manga skills are pretty good too," Eriri added from the side. When she saw everyone looking at her, she couldn't help but blush slightly, and then said proudly, "Ahem, although his skills are not bad, he is far inferior to mine."

Seeing Eriri's tsundere appearance, everyone wanted to laugh, but they also knew that Hasegawa's manga skills might not be as good as others, but they were probably not bad either.

Unconsciously, everyone's gaze fell upon Hasegawa. So, geniuses really do exist. No, not just geniuses. Mastering one skill can make one a genius, but to excel in multiple fields—Hasegawa should be called a prodigy, shouldn't he?

"Well, I just learned it because I was interested. And interest is the best teacher. As long as you're interested, you'll learn very quickly." Hasegawa said something that even he himself didn't quite believe.

After all, interest is indeed the best teacher, but Hasegawa seems to have a lot of interests.

Chapter 141 Mrs. Yuihama's Surprise

The next day, Hasegawa and his group got up early before dawn and took a train to leave Fukuoka.

Not long after Hasegawa and the others left, the girl, who had previously found out some information about Hasegawa, came to the hotel where Hasegawa had stayed. After learning that Hasegawa had left, she couldn't help but sigh.

Fortunately, Hasegawa left early, otherwise, he might have received a whole bunch of love letters and the like.

At the train station, Hasegawa began saying goodbye to everyone.

The members of the Soubu High School Kendo Club need no further explanation; there's not much to say about them.

"Kenichi, the Jade Dragon Flag event is over now, so you should have a lot of free time. Come over to our house often, Eriri will definitely be waiting for you," Sawamura Sayuri said to Hasegawa.

"Mom, what nonsense are you talking about!" Eriri blushed and said coquettishly. But after calming down, she said to Hasegawa in that tsundere tone, "Anyway, I'm drawing the manga 'Tokyo Ghoul'. If you have any suggestions, you can come to me directly. Of course, it's only about that."

“Okay. If you have time.” Hasegawa smiled and said to Eriri. In Hasegawa's heart, he still believed that Eriri liked Aki Tomoya. However, he also felt that Eriri's tone when she spoke to him seemed to have changed a bit, well, it seemed to have become a bit more tsundere. But he didn't think too much about it. After all, Eriri and Aki Tomoya were childhood friends.

With a snort, Eriri turned and walked away, her steps firm.