Let's do it again, Yukino.

In his past life, he and Saki were among the few good friends who could get along well at the drinking table. The night before the car accident, it was this same Saki who accompanied Haruhi to a small bar, drinking alone and talking about her daily hardships. Most of the time, she listened silently as Haruhi, who was drunk and acting crazy, talked endlessly about her daily struggles.

It must be said that Saki Kawasaki is the best listener, a secret that her friends, including Haruhi Koyuki, acknowledge.

As for why Xiaoxue felt so comfortable letting herself and Saki date alone, it was mainly because Saki got engaged to a rich second-generation heir she met in college not long after graduating from university. Although Kasuga was curious about what the rich second-generation heir, who was Saki's fiancé, looked like.

However, one day, after seeing the small clothing store that Saki had specifically invited him and Yuki to visit—a store that her fiancé had opened especially for her—

He and Xiaoxue stopped mentioning their idea of ​​meeting the rich second-generation guy.

Every family has its own troubles.

Not to mention that a listener will always just be a listener; recklessly meddling in other people's affairs will only make people feel disgusted and resentful.

What happened to Saki afterward...

Springtime is unknown.

Because he was in a car accident the next day and was incredibly lucky to make a miraculous recovery.

……

…………

On the rooftop

A cool breeze blew through the sweltering air.

Kawasaki Saki was led all the way to the rooftop by this boy who, despite his fierce-looking eyes, insisted on wearing a pair of non-prescription glasses.

Still a little dazed, she hadn't figured out what had just happened.

However, her sixth sense told her that the boy in front of her, whose personality was somewhat similar to hers, must be thinking about something quite terrible to her.

"Why did you summon me here?"

She tried her best to calm her racing heart and said somewhat impatiently.

"That noon, Kawasaki-kun, you must have seen something you shouldn't have seen, right?"

that moment,

Standing still, Chunri's lips curled into a playful smile.

"No, I don't understand what you're talking about. I didn't see anything or hear anything."

The girl shook her head fiercely, denying it.

"No, you saw it, you heard it!!"

Springtime extended her finger without hesitation.

It pointed at Kawasaki Saki as if she were a criminal.

The atmosphere was tense and ready to explode.

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Chapter 81 Do you want to join?

On the rooftop

"I have something I'd like to ask you, is it a convenient time, Kawasaki-kun?"

After hearing Haruhi's words, Kawasaki Saki snapped out of her daze. Although she remained expressionless, she clearly did not intend to let Haruhi see through something hidden deep within her heart.

Kawasaki Saki: "..."

The girl turned her gaze to the sky, showing no intention of continuing Haruhi's words.

She is currently in a very inconvenient situation and even seems to be considering leaving.

But when Chunri saw that the girl didn't seem to want to talk to him,

He felt it would be better to leave the girl alone, but thinking about the future, he couldn't really ignore her.

Of course, he wouldn't use that direct approach.

Therefore,

"Actually, Yukinoshita and I are innocent. That day on the rooftop, we were just discussing the test next week."

As soon as she finished speaking, Kawasaki Saki couldn't help but roll her eyes at her.

"The way they acted back then, it was obvious they were dating!"

Upon seeing this scene in spring, he nodded secretly.

The first step is to get the other person to talk to you—that's success!

Kasuga immediately stopped Kawasaki Saki, who was about to run away after speaking, covering her mouth.

"So you were seen after all. Kawasaki-kun, don't go yet. Since you didn't reveal the secret between me and Yuki, how about I help you out in return?"

"You'll help me?"

"So, Kawasaki, you're working all night at a bar because of your younger brother's tuition and your own school fees, and you don't want to burden your parents, right?"

"If you're going to try to persuade me to stop working like those people in the Service Department, then I'd advise you to stay out of my business!"

Now that the other party had taken the initiative to reveal the secret of that day, Kawasaki was no longer silent as before. However, when he heard the other party speaking in the same tone as the Service Club group, his voice became somewhat sharp, and carried a firm hostility and determination.

Kawasaki's family was not wealthy; in fact, due to the burdens she and her younger siblings had, they could be described as impoverished.

Spring gently shook its head.

"Of course, the more money the better. I certainly won't advise Kawasaki to stop working, since our family backgrounds are similar. I understand that sometimes it's impossible to get by without money. However, working all night can have a serious impact on daily life and studies. Part-time work is fine, but compared to working as an adult bartender, I have another suitable job that I would recommend to you. Would you like to hear about it?"

In the past, Chunri didn't care about money, simply because money hadn't had a significant impact on his life in the previous seventeen years, and since he was all alone, the value of money hadn't been properly realized.

Unlike Saki Kawasaki, money is her most pressing concern right now.

Her expression softened slightly. If possible, Kawasaki Saki would not want her part-time job to affect her studies. However, when she thought about the reputation of the delinquent in front of her, she became somewhat suspicious.

"If you want me to help you collect protection money, then please excuse me for refusing in advance!!"

"I've already said I've never accepted protection money!"

"Do you have any good ideas?"

"While a scholarship might be a good idea, Kawasaki, have you ever considered joining Furyu-an?"

Haruhi grinned and extended her hand to Kawasaki.

"..."

The atmosphere was clearly friendly.

All of this ended without the Service Department getting involved.

In that case, we won't need the help from the teachers, right?

In a daze, the result was already obvious.

The boy, however, did not hear the expected reply.

A touch of loneliness drifted in on the wind.

Haruhi stared in surprise at the blue-haired girl who was looking at him like he was trash. She took two steps back toward the exit, her brows furrowed, and her relaxed fists slowly clenched.

"What a scumbag! Instead of collecting protection money, you resorted to forcing your classmates to do [beep]? Sorry, but I refuse! And don't come looking for me again!! Wasn't Yukinoshita also persecuted by you like this? Scumbag, pervert, and a paramecium-like existence!"

Forehead,

It seems like I can hear the sound of favorability rating dropping to its lowest point.

Kasuga quickly explained, "Although the name sounds a bit unserious, don't worry, it's just like the Service Club. It's a proper Chinese-style restaurant. The manager recently told me that he wanted to hire a meticulous and attentive waitress, and I thought you, Kawasaki, are great. You can go for an interview."

Kawasaki lowered his fist, but remained alert.

"Really? Just a regular waiter?"

"Of course, I'm working there now. If you have time tonight, you can go check it out. It's located near the station. The employee benefits are quite good after the internship period. Most importantly, it won't affect your daily studies and life like a hotel bartender. Plus, the manager is a very kind and reliable person."

"You're not lying to me?"

Haruhi retorted without hesitation and with a sense of righteous indignation: "Do you think I would need to lie to a girl who knows Taekwondo?"

"Then why did you help me..."

"It's simple. It's because you didn't reveal my secret with Yuki. I've already said that you reap what you sow. I, Kasuga Gian, am not the kind of person who doesn't know how to be grateful when someone helps me."

Spring yawned, waved lazily, and turned her back.

Xiaoxue, such an affectionate nickname.

They were indeed a serious couple.

Kawasaki understood perfectly. Her long blue ponytail swayed gently, and her delicate and beautiful face softened slightly.

She said softly, "Even if you don't come to help me, I won't meddle and tell you about what happened between you and Yukinoshita."

"Of course I know, because my mindset is pretty much the same as yours right now. I'll just consider it an advance on the cost of drinks."

Kawasaki Saki's somewhat "fierce" independent individualism is somewhat similar to that of Haruhi in the past. She is stubborn and unable to tolerate those who want to get close to her. Yukinoshita once said that Kawasaki Saki is the image of Haruhi after being moe.

Therefore, Kasuga understood this side of Kawasaki Saki. Although he didn't consider himself to have any younger siblings, her actions and thoughts of disregarding everything for her family made him want to help her.

I admire it, but I don't yearn for it.

This is also why he would consider Kawasaki Saki as a drinking buddy and a listener in the future.

"what?"

However, Kawasaki, who knew nothing about this, did not understand the meaning behind Kasuga's words.

"It's nothing. Now that the matter has been resolved, I'll be going now. I'm going to see my master anyway. If possible, by the way, don't mention being single and unable to get married in front of my master again. Dragons have scales that cannot be touched, and you'll die if you do."

"What a long-winded guy."

Kawasaki Saki on the rooftop,

Somewhat speechless, I watched the guy who, even after leaving the rooftop, kept muttering things I couldn't understand.

She fell silent, her beautiful eyes narrowing, speechless.