He also spotted a familiar figure – Kaguya Shinomiya – but she was too busy to notice his gaze.

"You two will participate in the activity in pairs."

The classic quotes of physical education teachers are also the nightmare of students who have no friends during their school years.

"Ye Zi..."

In the distance, Takuma Ito walked over, holding a tennis racket, with a slightly embarrassed look on his face.

Ye Ziye was a popular figure in the class, the subject of much discussion among the girls. Being around someone like him was something no boy wanted to experience.

When one person's brilliance shines too brightly, it will overshadow the brilliance of another.

However, for Ito Takuma, being with Yoko Yoru was unavoidable. Rather than having his own brilliance overshadowed, he was more concerned about how to win back the heart of his childhood sweetheart.

What should I do?

Ye Ziye swung the tennis racket, feeling that it was about the same weight as the badminton racket she had played with in her previous life, so she should be able to handle it.

"Go find your love rival now and invite him to a 2v2 match. I'll team up with you."

Ito Takuma frowned, looking somewhat hesitant. If Ye Ziye were on his team, then basically no one would pay attention to him.

Moreover, if his childhood sweetheart had fallen for Ye Ziye, he would have had absolutely no chance, unlike now, where he still has a chance to try.

"Don't worry, I won't steal your thunder. Just do as I say."

Ye Ziye's tone was calm, but it startled Ito Takuma, who unconsciously complied.

Rubbing his head, Ye Ziye sighed. Knowing he would get hurt later, this feeling was quite strange; it was the first time he had ever felt this way.

Ito Takuma was talking to a boy, who was none other than his "love rival," Kitahara Kurasuke.

Meanwhile, his "love rival" has two girls by his side: one is petite and is Ito Takuma's childhood friend, while the other is tall and has long legs. She is a member of the tennis club and is also Yoko Yo's target, Akiyama Ryuha.

Negotiations between boys are always simple. Kitahara Kousuke accepted Ito Takuma's invitation without much thought.

The boy probably thought it was just a regular tennis match invitation, never imagining that the person on the other end was already treating him as a rival in love.

Seeing this, Ye Ziye sighed softly. In his opinion, none of this mattered anymore.

If you really like someone, wouldn't it be better to confess?

Despite thinking this way, since he had already agreed, he still took a step and walked over.

To appear more approachable, he forced a smile, something he rarely does. There was no mirror in front of him, but he knew his smile must look stiff.

"Can I join you?"

Both boys were stunned when they saw Ye Ziye smiling, while Qiu Shanliuye blushed. After being classmates for so long, this was the first time she had ever seen Ye Ziye smile.

"I see you guys are going to play 2v2, aren't you short one person?"

Ye Ziye wondered if his voice was too soft and the other person hadn't heard him, so he spoke again.

However, what he didn't know was that these people were so shocked simply because his behavior was so unexpected that even Ito Takuma, the client, hadn't reacted.

In class, Ye Ziye was always quiet and reserved. Although he had a good appearance, he almost never spoke to girls.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have earned the shameful nickname "Melancholy Leaf".

But this same person is now walking over with a big smile, wanting to participate in a tennis match – something never heard of before.

Most of the physical education classes at Shuchiin Academy involve practicing tennis, and in the previous few classes, Yoko had been practicing against the wall.

Some girls felt sorry for him because he was lonely and wanted to play tennis with him, but they were afraid of being rejected and dared not make a move.

Ye Ziye, on the other hand, seemed completely unconcerned, continuing to play tennis as if nothing was wrong. This was the case in every physical education class, and he never initiated a conversation with anyone.

It was yet another inexplicable skill, but Ye Ziye didn't pay it any mind, which at least showed that his smile was acceptable.

As the client, Ito Takuma was the first to regain his senses and spoke.

"That's perfect, Yezi can team up with me. We'll have enough people for a 2v2 match. Qiushan Liuye is a professional, so the two of us men won't be too much of a jeopardy for you."

Kitahara Kousuke's expression was somewhat stiff; if he could, he didn't want to do anything with Ye Ziye.

It's not that I dislike him; Ye Ziye is actually a nice person. He'll help classmates who ask for his help, but he's just a bit indifferent.

However, any boy who is involved in activities with Ye Ziye is destined to be overshadowed by his brilliance.

Perhaps Ye Ziye isn't very good at tennis, but so what? All you need is his face.

However, compared to him, Qiushan Liuye was very excited, and her phoenix eyes were filled with a different kind of light.

It's worth noting that none of the girls in the class have ever participated in sports activities with Ye Ziye. If this competition continues, she could become the first one to do so openly.

Although Ye Ziye is good-looking, Qiushan Liuye does not have any romantic feelings for him. The reason she thinks this way is just because of a girl's vanity.

If I could compete with Ye Ziye, even if we weren't on the same team, I could brag about it to my friends.

It's worth noting that there are quite a few girls at school who have feelings for Ye Ziye, and her friend is one of them.

"No problem, Ye Zi, I won't hold back!"

Akiyama Ryuha gave a hearty smile, and seeing his companion's expression, Kitahara Kousuke could only nod helplessly.

It's a pity he didn't get to shine in this match.

Chapter 70

The island nation is a very strange country, and even the people in its schools are strange.

On campus, the most popular boys are often not the handsome ones, but the ones who are good at sports. People in football, baseball, and basketball clubs will never lack girlfriends, no matter what they look like.

The same applies to other sports clubs; as long as they are somewhat well-known, they will definitely generate buzz among girls.

This has led to male students in sports clubs being the public enemy of all male students in the school.

Of course, this only applies to ordinary handsome guys. When someone is handsome enough to reach a certain level, it doesn't matter what kind of club they belong to.

So when Ye Ziye walked into the tennis court and picked up a tennis racket, a large group of girls gathered around her.

Because Ye Ziye is not the kind of athletic handsome guy at all. He has slightly curly hair, a fair face, perfect features, and a scholarly air that anyone can sense.

This temperament became even more pronounced when Ye Ziye's learning skills broke through to level 4. Basically, everyone would think of Ye Ziye as a scholar, and that sweaty sports were completely unrelated to him.

When someone behaves in a way that is inconsistent with their usual behavior, it always attracts attention, especially if that person is already a prominent figure.

Two classes were having physical education on the playground, and most of the girls from both classes were gathered on the sidelines, including Yukino Yukinoshita.

However, Kaguya Shinomiya didn't come over. Instead, she was playing tennis by herself. As an all-around young lady, her tennis skills were quite impressive.

On the tennis court, apart from Ye Ziye, the other three were very nervous.

The two boys had never been surrounded by so many girls before, and their expressions stiffened, fearing that they would embarrass themselves and be laughed at by so many girls.

Ye Ziye bounced the ball around, thinking about what position to use to serve it. He didn't want to get injured right away; that would look too fake.

He hadn't expected so many people to gather here; he had thought only a few people would come to watch. He was surprised to see so many.

Having lived all these years, this was the first time he had ever been surrounded by so many people.

However, the thought of getting hurt in front of so many people filled him with a strange feeling.

"Ito, if you have no objections, I'll serve first."

"Ah? Okay..."

Ito Takuma was taken aback at first, then nodded, swallowed hard, his mind was blank, and he couldn't even remember his purpose.

Although he wanted to show off, he didn't want to do it in front of so many people; he was content as long as he was with his childhood sweetheart.

With so many girls watching, including some very pretty ones, he started to get nervous.

However, seeing that Kitahara Kousuke on the other side had the same reaction, he calmed down a bit.

He was quite confident in his tennis skills, believing that Kitahara Kousuke was definitely weaker than him, and that he would have a better chance of winning in a one-on-one match.

Imagining his childhood sweetheart returning after his victory, Ito Takuma's restless teenage heart began to stir with unease once again.

At that moment, Ye Ziye successfully launched the tennis ball.

Ye Ziye didn't pay much attention to the new skill he had acquired, figuring he wouldn't need it in the future. If he really wanted to improve his physical fitness, he wouldn't choose to play tennis.

In his view, tennis and badminton are not much different, just one has a faster pace and the other a slower pace.

Of course, this is just the opinion of a layman. If you were a seasoned person in both sports, you would know that the two sports are vastly different.

Kitagawa Kurusuke on the opposite side was equally flustered, somewhat at a loss when he saw the tennis ball coming towards him. However, Akiyama Ryuha was a professional after all, and quickly returned the ball.

Once he regained his composure, Ito Takuma became serious. Looking at his childhood friend standing on the sidelines, a hint of determination appeared in his eyes. Seeing the tennis ball flying in the sky, he returned it without hesitation.

It was again Qiushan Liuye who completed a one-on-two battle while Kitagawa Kousuke was at a loss.

Ye Ziye remained calm. Although Qiushan Liuye was quite powerful, he wasn't as good as the characters in the anime who could launch magic balls, so he could handle the situation after a few rounds.

He returned the ball to the sidelines, and the girls cheered. But Ye Ziye was thinking about when he should start faking a fall.

Yukino Yukinoshita, watching the game from the sidelines, frowned. To be honest, she regretted asking Yoko Yoh for help.

Knowing that someone might get hurt because of her is a terrible feeling. Although Ye Ziye isn't hurt yet, she's already starting to feel guilty.

But what's done is done, and it's not realistic to stop it now. We can only hope that Ye Ziye's injuries will be less severe later.

The tennis match on the court went back and forth, and all four players were playing freely, especially Ito Takuma, who played very aggressively, making Ye Ziye feel a little uncomfortable.

He can hardly receive the ball anymore, so faking it is not very realistic for him.

Moreover, judging from the fact that Ito Takuma is not having much trouble taking on two opponents at once, I don't know why he would ask the Service Department to take on this task.

Ultimately, it's the power of love that's truly terrifying; when a guy has his crush on the sidelines, his fighting spirit can multiply several times over.

As the saying goes, there are black-stockinged girls on the sidelines, ready to dunk over LeBron James.

However, Ye Ziye soon found out why Ito Takuma had made this request, because Akiyama Ryuha was truly something else.

The instant the ball passed, his wrist flicked slightly, and a difficult shot came over, flying directly past Ito Takuma and heading straight for Ye Ziye.

Watching the ball soar over his head, Ito Takuma had a bad feeling. He had almost forgotten his purpose and was completely absorbed in the game.

Upon seeing this goal, he had only one thought in his mind: they were going to lose again.

However, for Ye Ziye, this ball was an excellent opportunity. If he continued playing like this, he really didn't know how to end the game.

The tennis ball was on his left, and Ye Ziye ran towards it, his mind racing as he tried to figure out how to fall without any awkwardness and without getting hurt.

Just as Ye Ziye's racket was about to touch the tennis ball, Ye Ziye's body tilted and he fell to one side, looking as if he had fallen while chasing the ball.

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