Thinking of this, she pushed up her glasses and couldn't help but stride towards the classroom. She wanted to find out the details before things escalated further.

"Shiina-kun, could you come here for a moment?" The homeroom teacher asked as soon as she saw Shiina Mahiru surrounded by people at the classroom door.

"Wow, the teacher is calling you."

"It must be about the speech later. Good luck!"

"Giving a speech in front of so many people, just thinking about it is terrifying~ As expected of Shiina-san!"

"..."

"Excuse me for leaving now." After saying this, Shiina Mahiru walked over, puzzled.

She didn't know why the teacher called her out; she had never heard of this procedure before.

They led her to a secluded corner, and the homeroom teacher turned around, staring intently at her pitiful little face, and asked with some concern, "Shiina-kun, are you alright?"

"...Which aspect is the teacher referring to?" Shiina Mahiru was even more confused.

"Well... um, I think I heard your sister is coming later, is that true?" Her tone was somewhat ambiguous, and she was feeling so embarrassed in front of her students for the first time, as if she were the one being called out for a talk.

"Ah, that... has the teacher heard about it?" Shiina Mahiru realized what was happening and was exasperated by how quickly the rumor spread. "Yes, that's how it is."

"But you don't seem to have an older sister on the family information form, do you?"

"Yes, that is, she is an older sister I met outside, and we are not related by blood."

"Oh, I see." The homeroom teacher was relieved. As long as it wasn't made up, that was good. She smiled and encouraged, "I understand. Good luck later! The glory of our school is in your hands!"

"Teacher...you're just putting more pressure on me."

"Ah, it seems that's true. Never mind, I didn't say anything!"

Shiina Mahiru felt a slight warmth in her heart at her concern. She was very clever and could naturally guess what the other person wanted to express.

"Then I'll take my leave now." She bowed deeply and turned back to the classroom.

……

"Is this right here?"

After getting out of the car, I stopped in front of the school gate with a white sign. Only after confirming that it was indeed the graduation ceremony venue did I, Sakurakoji, step into this unfamiliar school.

Although it was his first time here, he quickly found the teaching building as his target location after looking around, because many parents and students were coming and going from there.

His extraordinary appearance and demeanor quickly attracted the attention of many parents and students around him, whose eyes unconsciously followed his back.

"That person is so pretty... Is she also a student at this school?"

"Idiot, she's not wearing a school uniform, so it can't be!"

"That's a teacher or a parent?"

"The teachers should all be wearing uniforms today, right? They must be parents."

"I don't know if she's married, but I feel like I'm in love again."

"Idiot, what nonsense are you talking about? Don't you already have two kids? Besides, since you're attending as a parent, maybe you're also here for your child's graduation ceremony."

"Isn't that better?"

"..."

"..."

Unaware that she was being portrayed as a married woman with a child, Sakurakoji Saiko used the sign on the classroom door to find Shiina Mahiru's classroom.

"Hmm, is this it?"

Looking at the same house number as on his phone, Sakurakoji Saito murmured to himself.

Walking to the window, he immediately spotted Shiina Mahiru, who was surrounded by a crowd, through the open glass.

"What? It's quite popular, isn't it?" Sakurakoji thought with some relief.

"Mahiru!" Because he was in disguise, he had to restrain his movements, put his fair hand in front of his mouth to amplify his voice, and shouted a little louder.

"?" Shiina Mahiru, who hadn't been called by name for a long time, didn't react at first. It wasn't until her classmate next to her reminded her that she looked out the window.

Upon seeing that familiar face and striking long, straight white hair, her amber pupils widened in shock, and she exclaimed incredulously, "Sister Ogura!"

Her uncontrolled voice completely drew everyone's attention, under the gaze of all the students, parents, and teachers in the classroom and hallway:

An angel descended upon this classroom!

Sakurakoji felt himself being stared at by dozens or even hundreds of eyes in an instant, his expression stiffening, somewhat bewildered.

What's going on? Why is everyone watching me? And why is it so quiet all of a sudden? Am I being wanted by the police?

Just as she was about to suffocate from the silence, a deafening clamor erupted!

"Shiina-kun! Could this be...?"

"Yes, she's the older sister I mentioned before." Shiina Mahiru explained happily with a relieved smile on her lips.

"Wow! I'm a little embarrassed to say this, but I really think she's prettier than Shiina-san!"

"Eh? Eh? Eh! Is this Shiina's older sister?! Are you sure she's not a celebrity?"

"So handsome! I think I'm in love!"

"So fashionable and trendy! They look even better than the models!" The girls' eyes sparkled, unable to contain their admiration.

"Sai Gai! She's even better looking than VA-sensei's photos!" The teenage boys exclaimed in disbelief, their jaws agape.

As a result, this insulting statement—at least in their eyes—quickly provoked a barrage of attacks from the female students in the class, who threw books and stationery at the speaker and hurled insults at him.

"Go to hell! You pervert!"

"Go to hell! You wasteful piece of food!"

"Go to hell! You scum who insulted my sister!"

"Die! You filthy worm that only produces white liquid!"

"..."

Image: "Shiina Mahiru graduating", Location: "Images/1756120467-100446961-113768296.jpg"

Volume 1: The Daily Life of Attracting Bees and Butterflies: Chapter 67 You Finally Said Something Useful Today

Shocked by the inexplicable chaos that had erupted before his eyes, Sakurakoji stared in disbelief at the raging inferno. Was this really the prestigious school with the incredibly high college entrance rate described in the brochures? Was it some kind of high school with a shonen (crowd-hopping) theme?

He stared blankly at their all-out brawl until the girls achieved a complete victory, defeating the boys and forcing them into retreat. Only then did he remember what he had come for, and he quickly looked at Shiina Mahiru and waved to her.

"Excuse me!" Shiina Mahiru bowed slightly to the students around her and jogged away from the classroom.

"Ogura-neechan! You really came!" As she entered the corridor, Shiina Mahiru excitedly said to Ogura Asahi.

"Of course, I told you I'd come, didn't I? Looks like you still don't believe me," Sakurakoji teased her.

“That is…” Shiina Mahiru lowered her head in embarrassment. Until just now, she really didn’t believe that she would actually come.

“Never mind, that’s not important. Here, take this,” Sakura Koji handed her a logo-free bag that looked like a clothing bag from a shopping mall. “Congratulations on your graduation.”

"What's this?" Shiina Mahiru carefully took it, her face showing disbelief. "Could it be... for me?"

"Who else could it be given to?" Sakurakoji Sai gave her a strange look.

"Because... no one has ever given me a gift before." Shiina Mahiru couldn't hide her excitement; her eyes were even a little red. She glanced into the bag and asked curiously, "Can I open it and take a look?"

"Of course, it's already yours."

"Thank you so much, Ogura-neechan!"

Shiina Mahiru carefully took the contents out of the container and unfolded it flat. Her expression was one of astonishment. If her hands hadn't been used to hold the contents, she would have covered her mouth and nose to prevent herself from making a sound.

"This is……"

"How is the outfit I designed and made for you? Do you like it?" Sakura Koji was incredibly confident in his talent; this was a traditional skill of his family.

"I love it!" Shiina Mahiru nodded emphatically, tears welling in her eyes, completely captivated by the artwork before her.

Even if this gift were just a simple glass ball, she would still say she likes it, let alone how beautiful it is.

"But such a beautiful dress must cost a lot of money, right?" Shiina Mahiru was conflicted. "Actually, it's okay if we don't have such a nice gift."

"It won't cost much. Like I said, I designed and made it myself. The real expense is just the cost of the materials," Sakurakoji Sai reassured her.

Although the materials for these fine fabrics were expensive, and the cost of his personal craftsmanship was even higher, he omitted that sentence.

"Did Ogura-neechan design and make it herself?" Shiina Mahiru exclaimed, looking at her with admiration.

"Well, don't let my appearance fool you, I'm a designer too. How about it, not bad, right?"

"It's not just good, it's just as good as those limited edition products from well-known brands!"

Just by touching the texture of the clothes, she knew they must be high-end products. The unique design was unlike anything she had ever seen before, but the harmony and complexity it conveyed made it clear that it was not simple at all.

She looked at her again in surprise, never expecting that she possessed such a special skill.

What moved her most was the effort and care that the other person had put into it. Compared to expensive items that could be bought casually with money, this item, which was filled with so much emotion, undoubtedly touched her heart more deeply.

This was the first time in her life she had received such a precious gift.

She hugged the brand-new clothes tightly, her body trembling, and tears streamed down her face: "Thank you!"

"Thank you! Sister Ogura! I will cherish this as a treasure for the rest of my life!"

"Well, whatever you like." Sakurakoji awkwardly scratched his head, not expecting her to react so strongly.

It's just a handmade gift. While it's something to be happy about, is it really necessary to get so excited?

"Alright, alright, the ceremony is almost over, isn't it? Let's go back first?" Sensing that more and more people were being drawn to Shiina Mahiru's crying appearance, Sakurakoji quickly stopped her from continuing.

"Mmm!" Wiping away her tears, Shiina Mahiru's adorable face shone like a bright sunflower.

……

After putting away their clothes, the two returned to the classroom, where they would need to wait for instructions from the staff or teachers.

"Shiina-kun, is this your older sister?" The homeroom teacher covered her face in surprise when she saw Sakurakoji Sai walking with her.

Unexpectedly, the rumors were true. Shiina Mahiru's older sister, whom I've never met, is indeed so gorgeous and outstanding!

"Hello, I'm Mahiru's older sister, Ogura Asahi. Thank you so much for taking care of her before, teacher." Sakurakoji Sai stepped forward, smiling as he shook her hand to express his gratitude.

"No, not at all! Shiina-san has always been excellent; on the contrary, she has helped me a lot!" she quickly replied.

After talking with her for a while, Sakurakoji Sai said to Shiina Mahiru, "Then I'll go to the auditorium first, and see you at the end?"

"Ok!"

Watching her graceful departure, the homeroom teacher breathed a sigh of relief. She felt, in the face of the other's powerful aura, as awkward as a primary school student…

"She's a wonderful older sister, something to be proud of." She looked at Shiina Mahiru's previously unseen happy expression and sighed with satisfaction.

“Yes!” Shiina Mahiru nodded affirmatively.

……

He found an empty seat in the back row of the auditorium and waited quietly for the ceremony to begin. Many parents who had arrived early had already gathered in the venue; he was considered late.

Before long, the students were all seated under the guidance of the teachers. Sakurakoji quickly spotted Shiina Mahiru's figure, which seemed to be under a spotlight, and raised his hand to attract Shiina Mahiru's attention, who was looking around and searching for him.

Indeed, upon seeing her, Shiina Mahiru showed a relieved expression, turned around and sat back down, but would occasionally glance back at her.

Soon, the ceremony officially began, with the principal and the dean of students taking the stage to deliver speeches.

"Miss, are you here for today's graduation ceremony too?" Just as they were getting bored, the male parent sitting next to them asked Sakura Koji Sai.

Sakurakoji squinted at the person, who had slicked-back hair, wore gold-rimmed glasses, and a cheap suit worth hundreds of thousands of yen, looking like a slightly successful but sleazy elite.

"What are you saying? If we're not here to attend a ceremony, are we here to eat?" he replied casually, sounding uninterested.

If it weren't for Shiina Mahiru, he would have already punched her and stormed out.

"Uh……"

His words embarrassed the man and caused a burst of snickers from the surrounding parents. They were all amazed by Sakura Koji's talent, appearance, and temperament, but none of them had the courage to go up and talk to him. They were happy to see someone get the short end of the stick.

"I think I misspoke. I don't know which member of your family you're here to support today?" Seeing that the other person wasn't buying it, the man could only change the subject.

"younger sister."

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