Of course, while Qin Chuan could understand Kira Yoshikage's desire for a peaceful life, he was very different from Kira Yoshikage. He had no interest in killing someone just because he had nothing better to do.

Although Qin Chuan absorbed the abilities of Kira Yoshikage's Stand "Killer Queen," he still hasn't found many uses for "390."

And so, the afternoon passed quickly amidst peaceful phone use and meditation, and Qin Chuan packed his bag to go home.

"By the way, did A-Chuan not study at all today?"

Kato Megumi, who was sitting in front of Qin Chuan, finished packing her things, turned around and looked at Qin Chuan with a strange look, asking the question she had always wanted to ask.

Although Kato Megumi also uses her phone during class, and often chats with Qin Chuan on it, the time she spends on her phone is mostly during the less productive time in class.

For example, the teacher might suddenly start talking about the past while lecturing, or when explaining a problem that Kato Megumi has already fully understood, Kato Megumi might take out her phone and chat with Qin Chuan for a bit.

After all, Kato Megumi still wanted to go to university, so she couldn't waste her high school years.

However, during the study and chat sessions, Kato Megumi would occasionally take a moment to look back at what Qin Chuan was doing, only to find that Qin Chuan was either playing on his phone or "sleeping".

Kato Megumi couldn't understand Qin Chuan's meditation, so in her view, Qin Chuan's behavior was no different from feigning sleep.

"It doesn't matter if I don't study."

Qin Chuan smiled and said that although he had never paid attention in class, his head was still filled with knowledge from before he transmigrated, so he could still handle the exams.

Moreover, even if he had completely forgotten all his previous knowledge, Qin Chuan now had plenty of ways to maintain his grades, so Kato Megumi's worries were completely unnecessary.

"Alright, since A-Chuan has said so... he must be very confident."

Seeing that Qin Chuan didn't seem too worried, Kato Megumi was relieved—Qin Chuan's grades had indeed consistently remained in the middle to upper ranks of the grade, so there was no need for her to worry.

Moreover, even if Qin Chuan's grades really do go wrong, it seems that Qin Chuan doesn't need to worry about his future at all... After all, even the Shinomiya family is Qin Chuan's backyard.

Moreover, with Qin Chuan's support, the Shinomiya family's power is growing stronger and stronger. Perhaps it won't be long before the Shinomiya Group's reputation as one of the "Big Four Japanese Conglomerates" will have to be changed.

"So, no other girls should be asking A-Chuan out today, right?"

However, Kato Megumi's initiative to talk to Qin Chuan was not simply to inquire about his grades, but rather to invite him to go home together.

"So, can I go home with A-Chuan today?"

"I don't really have any plans after school today."

Qin Chuan thought about it and realized that he didn't have any plans with anyone after school today, so if Kato Megumi wanted to, he could indeed go home with her.

"But don't you usually meet up with the band after school? You just bought an electronic keyboard yesterday and are officially joining the band. Are you skipping work today?"

Although that's what she said, Qin Chuan also knew very well that Kato Megumi wasn't the kind of person who would break a promise—since she had decided to join the End Band, she would definitely do her best.

Therefore, Qin Chuan's words were mostly spoken in a teasing tone.

"Both Kita and Yamada have something to do today, so the band is taking a break today."

Kato Megumi, of course, realized that Qin Chuan was just joking, so she wasn't angry. Instead, she picked up her phone, waved the screen at Qin Chuan, and explained why she was free after school today.

On the screen was the group chat that had ended with the band's break, showing Kita Ikuyo and Yamada Ryo's requests for leave, and Iji Chi Niji Natsu's decision: "Then let's rest today."

"I see. Let's go home together then."

Qin Chuan picked up his schoolbag, nodded to Kato Megumi, and a playful expression appeared on his face.

"However, even though I haven't made any appointments with anyone, it doesn't mean that others won't show up uninvited... You'd better be prepared."

Kato Megumi was taken aback when she heard this, and then immediately realized that there had indeed been instances of girls from other schools blocking Qin Chuan at the school gate before.

That's right, it's Fujiwara Chika.

Although Qin Chuan and Fujiwara Chika had each other's contact information, Fujiwara Chika was a completely capricious person, and Qin Chuan couldn't guarantee that she wouldn't come to the school gate to ambush him today.

……

Shortly after Qin Chuan and Kato Megumi left the classroom, Yui Yuigahama also stood up and said to Miura Yumiko and Ebina Hina:

"Um... I have something to do after school today, so I'll be leaving now."

"Hmm? I don't have any problems. Anyway, I don't have any other plans after school today..."

Hina Ebina glanced at Yui Yuigahama, nodded to her, and then looked at Yumiko Miura standing to the side.

"Where is Miura?"

"I'm fine. If Yuihama has something to do, please go ahead and take care of it."

Yumiko Miura looked the same as usual, with a faint smile on her face, and nodded to Yui Yuigahama.

Yui Yuigahama glanced cautiously at Yumiko Miura, and seeing that her expression hadn't changed, she breathed a sigh of relief, bowed, and left.

However, as soon as Yui Yuigahama stepped out of the classroom, Yumiko Miura's expression instantly turned serious.

She suddenly stood up, grabbed her schoolbag, and followed in the direction Yuigahama Yui had left.

Clearly, Yumiko Miura also realized something, so she decided to follow Yui Yuigahama to see what she was up to.

Although she and Yui Yuigahama are friends, when it comes to the person she likes, Yumiko Miura has no intention of letting go.

"Oh dear, things are getting complicated..."

As Hina Ebina watched Yumiko Miura leave in a huff, she couldn't help but wipe the cold sweat from her forehead.

Being sandwiched between Miura Yumiko and Yuigahama Yui, she also felt a lot of pressure.

Chapter 607 A Battleground Between Two? A Battleground Between Three

Although Yumiko Miura is slow to sense love, even the slowest person will eventually notice something is wrong after a while.

As the saying goes, even the wisest person can make a mistake, and even the most foolish person can have a stroke of genius. Although Miura Yumiko didn't consider herself a fool, she did notice that Yui Yuigahama's reaction was unusual.

Even though Yui Yuigahama seemed quite interested in Qin Chuan before their last date, and even took the initiative to help her gather information about him.

However, after that date, Yui Yuigahama seemed to consciously avoid talking about Qin Chuan, and she would always stammer when facing him.

Yumiko Miura had already begun to wonder if Yuihama also liked Qin Chuan, but this was just a guess, and she didn't dare to ask her directly.

So after hesitating for a day, Miura Yumiko made a decision—she would first find evidence that Yui Yuigahama had fallen for Qin Chuan, and then have an open and honest conversation with Yui Yuigahama.

Although Miura Yumiko always seemed hesitant when facing Qin Chuan, she was quite proactive when facing Yui Yuigahama.

When Miura Yumiko saw Yui Yuigahama going about her business alone after school, she initially thought she might have seized an opportunity, believing Yui was probably going to meet with Qin Chuan in secret.

However, when Miura Yumiko secretly arrived at their destination with Yuigahama Yui, she was stunned.

Because Yui Yuigahama didn't go to see Qin Chuan; instead, she went alone to a classroom—and there was a piece of paper with the club's name prominently displayed on the classroom door.

"Service Department...?"

Miura Yumiko frowned slightly—she'd heard of this club before; it seemed to be a club founded by Yukino Yukinoshita to help students?

To be honest, Miura Yumiko didn't really like Yukino Yukinoshita. Their personalities were completely opposite in many ways, which made her feel that they could never get along.

She had just witnessed Yui Yuigahama enter the Service Club, so after some hesitation, she decided to eavesdrop to find out what Yui Yuigahama was up to.

If this incident has nothing to do with Qin Chuan, then Miura Yumiko will apologize to Yuigahama Yui later—she's not the kind of person who would do something and then not admit it.

……liquor

"I see, I wanted to learn how to bake cookies to give to someone I care about..."

Yukino, looking at Yuigahama Yui sitting in front of her with a serious expression, nodded in understanding.

This request was within her expectations—teenagers, after all, always harbor subtle fantasies about love and want to experience romance through something sweet.

"That's right, but my cooking skills are terrible, so I don't know if I can learn it..."

Yui Yuigahama chuckled awkwardly, scratched her head, and said to Yukino Yukinoshita. (The last part, "韭," is a slang term and doesn't translate directly.)

Actually, the idea of ​​making cookies for Qin Chuan stemmed entirely from a comment her mother made—even if you establish a relationship with a boy, if it's not maintained long-term, it might gradually drift apart.

Yui Yuigahama also felt a sense of crisis, so she wanted to do something for Qin Chuan. After searching, she decided to make a small gift for him to maintain their relationship.

As for what to give as a gift... Yui Yuigahama ultimately chose something simple like dessert, but one that could convey her feelings.

"Nothing is impossible if you put in enough effort."

Yukino Yukinoshita completely ignored Yui Yuigahama's self-denial and spoke to her firmly.

"No problem, I'll take this commission."

She naturally didn't think Yui Yuigahama's request was difficult. For Yukino Yukinoshita, who was extremely talented in all aspects, learning a skill was something she could definitely accomplish with just a little effort.

However, after accepting the request, Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly looked up and gazed at the door of the Service Club classroom:

"By the way, is that person outside the classroom your friend?"

Since wearing the amulet containing Qin Chuan's "Bird Feather," Yukino Yukinoshita has recently felt that her senses have become increasingly acute.

At first, Yukino thought it might just be her imagination, but now it seems that it was probably not. She could even vaguely hear the breathing sounds that came from the doorway earlier.

That's why she asked Yui Yuigahama if the person at the door was her friend—if not, then someone was eavesdropping.

"Huh? The people outside the classroom...?"

Yui Yuigahama was taken aback and subconsciously shook her head—she had come alone today and hadn't invited any friends.

Seeing Yui Yuigahama's reaction, Yukino Yukinoshita nodded, then stood up and walked to the Service Club's door, opening the classroom door in one go.

As the door was pushed open, Miura Yumiko, who had been eavesdropping by the door, stumbled and staggered into the Service Club.

"Eh!? Yumiko!?"

Yui Yuigahama was initially startled when she saw someone almost fall into the Service Club from the doorway, but after seeing who it was, she looked even more surprised.

She hadn't expected that the person eavesdropping at the door was actually Yumiko Miura—but soon, she realized something else very important.

Her face paled, and looking at Miura Yumiko who had stood up, she said in a trembling voice:

"403 Yumiko, could it be... that you've already heard it?"

"……Um."

After standing up, Miura Yumiko also silently looked at Yuigahama Yui with a somewhat complicated expression.

She overheard Yui Yuigahama preparing to make cookies for the boy she liked—and with a little thought, Yumiko Miura could guess who the boy Yui Yuigahama was talking about was.

After all, the only guy Yui Yuigahama has been in contact with recently is Qin Chuan.

"Oh, it's someone I know."

Yukino Yukinoshita saw Yui Yuigahama and Yumiko Miura looking at each other and sighed softly—since they were acquaintances, she had nothing more to say.

She watched Yui Yuigahama and Yumiko Miura with great interest, and realized that the two friends probably liked the same boy.

I wonder how things will turn out between these two... but that's not something Yukino Yukinoshita should get involved in.

Just as Yukino Yukinoshita was about to wait quietly for the two to make a decision, Yumiko Miura spoke up:

"So, the one you like is Qin Chuan after all, isn't he?"

"Um……"

This is Yui Yuigahama, who hesitated for a moment before nodding in response.

"……what?"

This is Yukino Yukinoshita, who was stunned when she suddenly heard a familiar name.

Chapter 608 Hayasaka Ai's Competitive Spirit

Qin Chuan was naturally unaware of what was happening in the Service Department.

Qin Chuan and Kato Megumi walked out of the school together, and then, almost as Qin Chuan had guessed, he saw a familiar figure at the school gate.

However, it wasn't Fujiwara Chika that Qin Chuan had initially expected; the person standing in front of the private Toyonosaki School was Hayasaka Ai.

"This is... Hayasaka-san, right?"

Kato Megumi recognized Hayasaka Ai—the girls in Qin Chuan's family all knew about the Shinomiya family, and Qin Chuan had explained the situation of several important figures related to the Shinomiya family to them.

Among the people Qin Chuan highlighted, besides Kaguya Shinomiya, there were Ai Hayasaka and Chika Fujiwara, so Megumi Kato naturally guessed the relationship between these girls and Qin Chuan.

However, when Qin Chuan introduced Hayasaka Ai to the girls in his family, the photos of Hayasaka Ai he showed them were of her wearing a maid outfit.

Hayasaka Ai, who is standing at the entrance of the private Toyonosaki School, is dressed in the Shuchiin school uniform in a gyaru (gal) style, which explains why Kato Megumi was not immediately certain.

"Hello, Ms. Kato."

Although she wasn't wearing a maid outfit, Hayasaka Ai clearly remembered her identity—she was Qin Chuan's maid, so she maintained proper etiquette in her behavior.

Although she was one of the first girls to have done that kind of thing with Qin Chuan, she always kept her behavior within acceptable limits and was a proper maid.

Are you the only one here today?

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