Naomi Asahina was slightly surprised.

"Couldn't it be that you just wanted to build a good relationship with Tsukimi-san, so you became close to her? Like, become friends or something."

"Hehe... The person in the world who is least likely to get close to me is probably Asahi-kun."

Tsukimi Sakura's tone remained unchanged.

"Furthermore, I've heard about Asahi-san. The word Asahi-san hates the most right now is probably 'friend'."

Naomi Asahina's bright smile gradually cooled.

"Tsukimi-kun really cares about me."

"I've only heard about it from others."

"...Is it Tree-kun?"

Tsukimi Sakura stopped and looked at her.

The same goes for Naomi Asahina.

Deep emotions flowed in both of their eyes.

"Tree-kun...you call him so affectionately."

"After all, we're such good friends, there's nothing we can do about it."

Tsukimi Sakura was silent for a moment, then smiled with a troubled expression.

"I don't quite understand. What is your relationship?"

After all, Miyazawa has denied having a girlfriend. So where does Asahina's confidence come from?

"Shu-kun is my one and only, and we share a secret relationship."

Naomi Asahina's face reflected the expression of a girl in love:

“Yesterday, he even came to my room to see me in my cosplay outfit. He said I was very cute.”

"...You're lying."

"Hehe, you can ask Tree-kun if you don't believe me."

Naomi gave a meaningful smile.

Tsukimi Sakura's long eyelashes trembled slightly.

"Moreover, he also praised my mother's cooking as delicious, and my sister likes him very much."

"Why did Asahi say those things?"

Naomi Asahina gave a cold, emotionless smile.

"What I mean is, I am ready to accept everything from Tree-kun, and I am prepared to give everything in return."

"I like Tree-kun... no, I love Tree-kun, and I'm confident that I love him more than anyone else."

"If possible, I hope that Tsukimi-san can withdraw."

"..."

"Please, Tsukimi-kun, is that alright? After all, I only have Itsuki-kun left, while Tsukimi-kun has so many other boys to choose from."

Naomi's pupils sparkled.

"...Asahi-kun is the same. If you want, you can easily find a partner. There's no need to be fixated on Miyazawa-kun."

"How can those disgusting guys be compared to Tree King?"

Naomi Asahina looked like she was talking about trash.

Chapter 159 The Incompetent Naomi

Tsukimi Sakura squinted her eyes.

The reaction was so intense.

"You really do care about Miyazawa-kun."

"Yes, he's like my savior. Can you understand that feeling, Tsukimi-kun?"

Asahina's beautiful eyes held a hint of piety.

Tsukimi Sakura remained silent for a moment.

Savior.

She thought of that reliable figure who was always there for her when she was in danger.

They will offer help without expecting anything in return, listen to her gently, and praise her efforts.

They even bleed and get injured while protecting themselves.

As Tsukimi Sakura recalled the warm yet heartbreaking moments, she suddenly sensed something was amiss.

……wrong.

What did Miyazawa do to earn such a high place in Asahina's heart?

The two of them didn't even know each other a month ago.

Did their encounter... and the things that caught Naomi Asahina's attention, all happen at school?

She recalled the whole story that Miyazawa Itsuki had explained yesterday.

It is about the whole story of the bullying incident that Asahina Omi experienced.

Although Miyazawa Itsuki only briefly touched on his part, it was still clear that he was important in it.

If such an effort is made, it will indeed win a girl's heart.

But I still feel like something's missing...

Naomi Asahina suddenly asked:

"Tsukimi-kun, did Itsuki-kun tell you how he plans to spend his time off from school?"

Tsukimi Sakura raised her eyes again.

The girl with long blonde hair had a natural expression on her face, as if she were just saying it casually.

"I didn't expect Asahi to choose to ask me."

"If you and Miyazawa are really that close, you could have asked Miyazawa, right?"

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Naomi Asahina's face, but she pretended to be nonchalant and said:

"Hmph, of course I'll ask Tree-kun too, I just want to know how close you two can be."

After all, he even told Tsukimi about me, so he should know about today's arrangements too.

"How close we are..."

Tsukimi Sakura murmured.

Then, a gentle expression appeared on her face.

That smile made Asahina's heart pound.

The anxiety that had been troubling me all night surged violently.

"What you did to Tree King..."

“He has work today.” Tsukimi Sakuna’s words interrupted Asahina Oomi. “He’s going to work these next few days to earn money for his sister’s medical expenses.”

"Work...work?"

Naomi Asahina murmured.

"Ah."

Tsukimi Sakura frowned, staring intently at the girl.

"If you really care about Miyazawa-kun that much, don't drag him into your affairs, causing him to be suspended from school and now having to work so hard."

Asahina curled up weakly, as if her sore spot had been hit.

But soon, her pupils wavered, as if something more important lay before her.

"You mean... Shu-kun chose to work? Did he tell you what kind of job it was?"

"If you have to ask about things like this, you'll be disliked."

Tsukimi Sakura said calmly.

"No...you don't understand at all..."

Naomi Asahina looked uneasy and took her phone out of her bag.

I frantically tap the screen to open an app.

Miyazawa Teru's reservation section shows as unavailable.

Her expression hadn't even had time to relax.

Then you'll see the appointment section below.

The system shows that [Miyazawa Teru] logged in a dozen minutes ago.

Naomi Asahina's face was pale.

The phone I was holding was trembling.

"what happened to you?"

Tsukimi Sakura tilted her head.

"I...I have to ask for leave."

Naomi Asahina lost the will to continue fighting her and managed to squeeze out a sound.

"Asahi-kun, these next few days are important tests."

Tsukimi Sakura reminded her.

Naomi Asahina remained silent.

Yes, these past few days have been the semester exams at Sakura Ryou High School.

It is a prestigious high school in Tokyo that prepares students for higher education.

Sakura's emphasis on semester exams is self-evident.

Students' grades are related to parents' evaluation of Yingling's teaching ability and to the financial support provided by higher authorities.

Therefore, the school announced that no leave would be allowed unless there was a particularly necessary reason.

Moreover, the day after the matter was settled, he announced that he would not go to school.

Family members will also be very worried.

This undoubtedly adds to their psychological burden.

"But……"

Naomi Asahina bites her lip.

If I'm not mistaken.

Shu-jun is about to go to another woman!

Naomi Asahina was caught in a heart-wrenching dilemma.

No… even if it's a test, compared to my family's worries, it's definitely Tree-kun who's more worried…

At this moment, the school's music bell rang.

The morning meeting is about to begin, and the tests will follow soon.

"Huh? Asahi-kun, Tsukimi-kun."

It was a familiar voice, and the girl turned around stiffly.

Emi Kobayashi approached from behind, revealing a kind and understanding smile.

"What a coincidence! Morning assembly is about to start. Let's go to the classroom together with the teacher."

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