The strongest high school student in Japan

After a long time, he closed the folder again, put the manuscript on the dining table, and looked up at Senior Sagihara.

"What's wrong, Jun-kun?" Senior Sagihara asked worriedly, "Do you think my writing is not good?"

By this time she had already eaten her fill, but she didn't urge him because she didn't want to disturb Mogami Jun.

"It's not a question of good or bad, Senior." Mogami Jun frowned and replied, "In fact, I think you write well, as always elegant and fluent... The problem is, what you want to write now is not a good story but a story that can be accepted by the market, right?"

"What does this mean?" Senior Sagihara asked in surprise.

"It's obvious. Just reading these dozen pages of manuscript, the dark energy is overflowing. To be honest, this is definitely not a pleasant story." Mogami Jun replied, "What you want to write now is not traditional literature, but a best-selling novel, and it is aimed at young people, right?"

"Yes, that's right?" Senior Sister Luyuan still looked confused, "Jun Jun, what exactly do you mean by the black energy you are talking about?"

"It's the feeling of depression that you unconsciously revealed." Mogami Jun picked up the manuscript again and turned it over. "The gloom in the text can be directly distinguished with the eyes. When we discussed it last time, your manuscript was not so depressing... But when I saw it today, it was really too much. For example, this paragraph 'The boy knew that no matter how hard he tried, he might not be able to leave any traces in her heart. Failure has become a habit for him, but he still wants to try...' Maybe it's true, but is it necessary to say it so bluntly? Or, why give people the impression that he will definitely fail from the beginning?"

As Jun Mogami read the novel, he commented on it according to the original sentence. At the end, he summarized his opinion, "In short, when writing this kind of novel, you can have Chuunibyou, it can be bloody, cruel and exciting, and even a little evil... but you can't let this sense of depression permeate between the lines. Such a story is difficult to please the target readers. How many teenagers read novels just to make themselves upset, right?"

Senior Sagihara had been listening to Jun Mogami's comments quietly, without saying a word, until the end, when she nodded slightly, "When I listened to you, I felt that what you said made sense... but when I wrote it, I didn't find any problems."

"That means you are unconsciously projecting your own psychology into the manuscript. This is very common. Many novelists are like this—" Mogami Jun looked at Senior Sagihara, "So, Senior, you seem to be under a lot of psychological pressure now. Did something happen to you?"

"I... I didn't. It's the same as usual." After hesitating for a moment, the senior sister smiled bitterly, "Although the situation is not good, I've gotten used to it. Really, there's no problem..."

Of course, Mogami Jun could tell that Senior Sagihara was not being sincere, but he didn't dare to force her to answer.

Judging from Sagihara-senpai's current situation, it is normal for her to have psychological pressure.

With his mother dying suddenly and his father in jail, he is no different from an orphan.

However, when they met a week ago, he also read the senior's manuscript, and there was not so much depressing feeling in it. It can be seen that senior Luyuan has controlled her psychological pressure, but suddenly changed her mind a week later.

Did something happen during this week that made her so confused?

While Mogami Jun was still guessing and thinking, Senior Sagihara suddenly spoke.

"Mr. Chun, thank you very much. Although your comments were not very polite, I am very happy because you read my manuscript carefully. You are the first one and maybe the last one."

"Senior...you?" Mogami Jun felt a hint of uneasiness from her words.

"It's really hard for you, Jun-kun." At this time, Senior Sagihara had a relieved smile on her face, as if she had seen through the world. "Jun-kun is really amazing. He can see so many things simply through words... He really has a good brain. No wonder he is so sure that he can get into the University of Tokyo. He will definitely have a bright future."

"Hey... Hey..." Jun Mogami wanted to speak to stop the senior, because he could tell that this seemed to be the transcendent performance of someone who had given up everything.

Could it be that my criticism broke the string in her heart?

"At this point, I can no longer lie to myself. Perhaps I really do lack the talent I deserve, and literature is not a place I can enter." Just as he worried, Senior Sister Sakihara gave up. "I... I don't want to struggle in vain anymore, and I don't want to trouble you anymore. Your kindness is not a reason for me to order you around. That's enough. I've come this far."

Then, she suddenly stood up and bowed deeply to Mogami Jun, "Thank you very much, whether it's reading the article or treating me to dinner... Jun-kun, you may not know how grateful I am, but I can tell you that I will do my best to repay your kindness. As for the novel, let's stop here. I shouldn't bother you anymore because of my willfulness."

Jun Mogami did not answer, but just looked at the senior quietly.

Ridiculous, so ridiculous.

She was so passionate a week ago, declaring that she was going to win once, but just a week later, she is giving up?

Your courage and determination can only last for a week?

It's almost ridiculous.

It turns out that you are just one of those weak ones.

"Okay, I get it. If this is what you expect, I will obey. If you want it to end, then let it end." He took a deep breath, "But I have to say, I'm disappointed. I'm very disappointed. Do you know what I hate the most? I hate vulgarity. I hope to see something different in my life, some sparks that burst out to realize my ideals. I thought you had this kind of spark, but you extinguished it with your own hands... Isn't this your own dream? Why did you extinguish it? You gave up automatically before you even made the final effort! I'm very disappointed. I don't think this is the senior I want to see."

"Do I want to see myself like this again?" Perhaps hurt by Mogami Jun's words, tears suddenly rolled out of the corners of Sakihara-senpai's eyes, "Who doesn't want to live for their ideals! But... but not everyone is qualified to stick to their ideals."

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Then she bowed to Jun Mogami again, and without bothering to wipe the tears from her face, she turned around and stumbled out of the pastry shop under the stunned gaze of the clerk.

She just wanted to escape. She felt she had no face to face this young junior. She knew he was disappointed in her because she was also disappointed.

But...people's ability to endure is limited after all.

She had reached that limit.

Maybe I am just an ordinary person... She walked out of the store and wandered on the street in a daze.

Tears were streaming down her face, but there were more tears in her heart.

At this moment, a figure approached her slowly.

This person must have been lingering around for a long time.

With the help of the flowing light on the street, one could see that he was wearing a wrinkled suit, like a clerk who had just returned from a long business trip.

He was about fifty years old, tall and thin, with a slightly pointed face, graying temples, and walked slowly and cautiously. He had a gloomy aura.

He got closer and closer to Sagihara Shion, until finally, he stood in front of Shion.

At this time, Sagihara Shion finally discovered him.

Her steps froze.

Looking at the pale face with wrinkles at the corners of the eyes, she found that she suddenly lost all strength to move.

The man opposite didn't say anything, but just took another step towards her. In Sagihara Shion's view, the sound of these footsteps was as terrifying as the drumbeats of hell.

I want to escape... I want to escape... but I don’t have the strength to move.

When small animals encounter ferocious beasts, they sometimes lose the ability to move due to excessive fear.

She stood there stiffly, wanting to turn around and run away, but her legs were trembling so much that she couldn't move.

She wanted to cry, but no sound came out. Only tears flowed silently down her cheeks and dripped silently to the ground.

Maybe this is the curse she can't escape.

And at this moment, she suddenly felt a force behind her.

A hand grasped her shoulder.

"Come with me."

When she heard this simple command and the familiar voice, Sagihara Shion's eyes widened.

A surge of strength came out of nowhere, allowing her to take a slight step forward.

Then the boy grabbed her hand and ran back with her the same way.

The middle-aged man opposite looked at the two people in surprise, then immediately quickened his pace and chased after them.

Sagihara Shion's steps were staggering. Although she was very anxious, she couldn't speed up her pace.

"I'm sorry, Senpai."

At this time, she heard a greeting in her ear.

"Ah!" Before she could react, she instinctively let out a cry of surprise.

Jun Mogami bent down, picked up her feet, and ran away holding her in his arms.

17, go home

Amid the girl's screams, the boy held the girl in his hands and ran quickly.

As he walked more quickly, the lights around him became brighter and brighter, and more and more people appeared.

When the passers-by saw the two of them, they all looked quite surprised, but no one stopped them. Instead, some people started to make a fuss and whistle.

There are several schools in this area. Compared with indifferent adults, students are more impulsive and will naturally not remain indifferent when seeing this shocking scene.

Obviously, they thought these two people of the same age who were also wearing school uniforms were a couple.

Amidst the clamor of envy, jealousy and hatred, Jun Mogami looked back and found that the middle-aged man had disappeared. It was obvious that he had some concerns and did not dare to show up in public.

It's finally safe.

While secretly breathing a sigh of relief, his gaze moved down and fell on the face of Sagihara Shion in his arms.

Perhaps because she was stunned by what had happened so suddenly, Senior Sagihara still had a confused and dazed look on her face.

Because of nervousness and some other factors, her face was slightly red and tears were still hanging in the corners of her eyes. It was obvious that she had suffered a great shock.

Her breathing was a little rapid, and it sprayed on Jun Mogami's chest. Although there was a barrier of shirt, it still made his chest warm and brought a strange tingling sensation.

Of course, compared to the hands, this is nothing.

At this moment, his right hand was resting on the senior student's calf.

The light black stockings that the senior student was wearing were swaying with his steps, caressing his hands, and the smooth touch was accompanied by a slight sense of stickiness.

Honestly, it feels pretty good...

But this subtle touch seemed to be coming to an end.

Because his hands were sore.

The senior's body was not heavy, it could even be said to be quite light. Even though she was two grades higher than him, Jun Mogami could easily pick her up with her slender body.

But even so, this is the weight of a nearly adult woman after all. Even though Mogami Jun is young and in good health, she is still a little tired after holding on until now.

Of course, even though he knew in his heart that he couldn't bear it any longer, he didn't know why he kept gritting his teeth and holding on. Maybe... it might be because of the warm feeling coming from his chest and hands.

But Sagihara Shion couldn't stand it anymore.

As time passed, she finally came to her senses from her blank mind and realized her embarrassing situation.

"Chun...Chun Jun, you can put me down now."

She struggled slightly, attracting Jun Mogami's attention, and whispered.

"Oh, okay." Jun Mogami stopped and put down Senior Sagihara with a little regret.

Senior Sagihara's face was still red, and the constant gazes from the people around her made her feel very embarrassed, but even so, she was still very grateful to Mogami Jun.

"Thank you... Thank you, I owe you another favor." Sagihara Shion bit her lip tightly, lowered her head and said to Mogami Jun, "If it weren't for your help, I... I don't know..."

"There's no need to say such things. As long as you are safe now, senior sister." Mogami Jun shook his head slightly.

His hands were drooping and were completely sore. He didn't expect that he could hold on for so long.

Then, he looked around and asked, "So what are you going to do now, Senior? Go back?"

"I... I can't go back!" Sagihara Shion shook her head violently, as if she had thought of something, and shuddered suddenly, "He may know where I live now... I want to move to another place."

"Well, do you have a place to stay tonight, senior?" Mogami Jun asked again.

He did not ask who the middle-aged man was, because he could see that the senior sister did not seem to want to talk about that person now - however, he also had a vague guess in his heart.

"No..." Sagihara Shion shook her head blankly, "Let's find a coffee shop or internet cafe to stay at, or McDonald's will be fine."

As expected, I have no friends, not even anyone to spend the night with... Jun Mogami smiled bitterly in his heart.

Spending the night outside is not a solution. Not to mention anything else, what if that man finds Senior Sagihara again, then all my efforts will be in vain.

It seems that this is the only last resort.

"Well, why don't you come with me? I can find you a temporary place to stay, and I can deal with other problems tomorrow." He whispered.

"This... This isn't a good idea...?" Senior Sagihara quickly shook her head, "I can't trouble you like this."

"Is there any point in saying this at this time?" Mogami Jun smiled, and then said nothing more. He just raised his hand reluctantly and held the senior's hand, "Come with me, believe me, that place is very safe."

Sagihara Shion struggled slightly, but finally obediently held the hand and followed him forward. Although her mind was still confused, she didn't know why, but she had an inexplicable sense of trust in this junior.

Maybe it’s because of his always calm and composed attitude.

In this way, Jun Mogami took Sagihara Shion through the streets and walked all the way to Kita Akabane Railway Station.

The two people walked in silence. The bustling crowd did not have much impact on them. No one paid attention to them anymore, and they isolated themselves from the crowd.

"At that time, you...why did you follow me?" The moment they stepped into the subway car, Sagihara Shion suddenly asked Mogami Jun.

"Because I was worried about you. You looked a little strange at the time," Mogami Jun answered briefly. "You ran out in a daze, and I was afraid that something might happen to you, so I followed you out right after I paid the bill... Fortunately, I arrived in time."

"Disoriented (しっこんらくはく)... What an apt description. Jun-kun is really good at using words. He is only a freshman in high school, but he is so familiar with four-character idioms." Senior Sagihara smiled bitterly, "Maybe Jun-kun, you have a better talent for literature than me."

"I... I just learned it earlier." Mogami Jun smiled awkwardly and changed the subject. "You can joke and laugh at yourself, which means you have recovered. Congratulations."

"I'm in this condition now, what is there to be congratulated about?" The senior student still smiled bitterly.

"At least there's still tomorrow, isn't there?" Mogami Jun still smiled, "Senior is still obsessed with her ideals after all, right?"

"Yes...there's still tomorrow." Sagihara Shion murmured to herself.

While they were talking, they had already arrived at Akabane Station from Kita-Akabane Station on the Saikyo Line, and then transferred to the Keihin-Tohoku Line and headed towards the center of Tokyo.