Chapter 457

Sakurakoji Talent continued eating his snacks, his eyes slightly closed, seemingly oblivious to what she was saying.

Sakurakoji Luna and Okura Yusei exchanged a glance, both looking utterly helpless.

This son is a complete waste.

So cunning! Who did they learn that from?

'It must be you!'

'Whatever makes you happy.'

Without noticing the couple's subtle actions, Sakurakoji Talent silently counted down in her mind:

Three, two, one!

"Ahem, Talent!"

Sakurakoji Luna coughed lightly, then, with a "familiar face," called out softly to him.

"What is it, my dearest mother?"

He looked up at her with a smile, using a tone that was both gentler and more disgusting than hers.

"..."

Having raised him for over a decade, she knew what wicked scheme he was plotting just by the way he raised his eyes!

But there was nothing she could do; only he could accomplish this alone. She swallowed hard, then sighed again.

"Look, you can teleport, right? You were the one before... really powerful!"

Strictly speaking, that's called Space Traversal.

Sakurakoji Talent, corrected him, "Please continue."

"Well, so... my father and I wanted to ask you if you could take us back from New York anytime?"

"..."

After hearing her question, he quietly drank his tea and ate his snacks, occasionally glancing at the lawn in the courtyard outside the window, smiling but not answering.

A brief silence fell over the living room as the couple sat awkwardly in their seats, waiting anxiously.

After a while, feeling that he had stimulated them enough, Sakurakoji Talent slowly opened his lips:

"It's possible... but as you know, the distance is so far, it's quite taxing on me..."

He rubbed his fingers together, giving him a knowing look.

Having anticipated this, the two were not flustered or angry; instead, they felt a sense of relief. Thankfully, he only wanted some benefits this time...

"Hi~ Hi~ What do you want this time?"

Sakurakoji Luna, acting as his representative, rolled her eyes at him and asked.

"I haven't decided yet. I'll let you know when I've made up my mind."

He rested his chin on his hand, looked up at the ceiling, and realized that he didn't really seem to want anything at the moment.

That said, at his level, there are very few things he can't get on his own. If he can't get them, his parents probably can't either... It's just that for things that require social connections, it's much easier and more convenient for them to do it.

He made his demands simply because it was a habit he'd developed since childhood, and he felt uncomfortable doing things differently.

See how terrible habits can be!

"Do you need me to take you there now?"

"No need this time. Without legal entry documents, many things can't be done. If you want to come back for a visit later, I'll have to trouble you."

"I understand. Leave the rest to me! Contact me anytime you want to come back!"

"Now you're quite decisive..."

"After all, you're beholden to someone who takes your money."

"..."

After reviewing the collected materials and taking a short break, he arrived at his next location in two seconds—the rooftop of the teaching building at Minehara High School Fujisawa City.

After sending a text message to Sakurajima Mai, he leaned on the railing, looking down at the Minebara campus.

The facilities and environment aren't particularly outstanding, but they are complete and pleasant, with everything you need. As a good high school with a fairly high college entrance rate, it's definitely better than Soubu High School.

But what's most appealing about this place is that it's by the sea, offering a view of the vast blue ocean.

Having lived this long, I've rarely seen the sea except when I'm on an airplane.

If he were truly just an ordinary high school student—not the kind who claims to be ordinary but isn't a top student, a harem king, a rich man, or a genius, but is genuinely ordinary—that alone would be very attractive to him.

As he was reveling in the natural beauty of the blue sea and sky, a melodious and elegant female voice sounded behind him.

"I'm curious, why do you guys always like to ask to meet on the rooftop?"

Sakurakoji Talent turned slightly to look at the person who had just arrived, and asked in confusion, "Did another boy ask you to meet him on the rooftop?"

"The boys who wrote love letters to me."

Sakurajima Mai walked up to him.

He was even more surprised. "Someone actually wrote you a love letter?!"

Sakurajima Mai glared at him fiercely. "What do you mean?"

"No, I just think those boys are really brave or something..."

He smiled slightly and looked back at the vast scenery outside.

Of course, given Sakurajima Mai's looks, it's not surprising that someone would confess their feelings to her, even if the person is of the same sex... it's not impossible, as evidenced by his own actions.

However, there are still some special things about Minehara High School, where she developed Adolescence Syndrome.

In a place where no one dares to approach her, someone actually dares to confess their feelings to her in private. Aren't they afraid of being accused of being clueless about social situations and facing a swarm of admirers?

"Well, I admit that my identity as an actor is a bit special, but that's not really anything special; it just happens to be me."

"..."

Here we go again.

Sakurakoji Talent couldn't help but turn his head to look at her, his eyes full of disdain. "Miss Mai, do you know what kind of person I hate the most?"

"I don't know, and I don't really want to know, but I really hate people who can't keep their promises on time—like students who don't do their classwork properly."

"Hmph~ Offense as defense, huh? Interesting, but my personal motto is that enjoying life and having no regrets supersede all common sense. By the way—I despise those Versailles types, those who are clearly extraordinary but pretend to be ordinary."

"Didn't I tell you I don't want to know?"

"Whatever, that's what I wanted to say anyway."

"You're really self-centered... Just like how you made me skip class to find you, I don't want to attract any more attention..."

Her eyebrows arched downwards, revealing a mix of emotions: helplessness, sarcasm, and resignation.

"So what if you attract attention? It's nothing compared to being bored—have you ever tried playing a musical instrument in different parts of the school during class time?"

"... Have you ever done anything like that? Have you ever been caught by a teacher and made to stay home to reflect on your actions?"

"No, let's not even talk about whether they could catch them, even if they did, they wouldn't have the guts... Never mind, let's get back to business."

"Finally? I advise you to hurry up, or it'll be troublesome if you try to leave after class."

After offering a casual word of advice, she followed up with, "So? What's the purpose of your meeting with me today?"

Chapter 421 Shopping at the Supermarket and Giving Advice

"Nothing special happened?"

He continued to focus his gaze on the horizon where the blue sky met the sea.

A person standing on the ground can see the horizon at a distance of about 4-5 kilometers. So, from the rooftop where he is currently, what is the distance he can see? According to the formula for the Earth's radius and angle, the answer is...

"I'm going back."

"Don't be in such a hurry!"

Before he could figure out the answer, he quickly called out to her as she turned to go downstairs, saying dejectedly, "Even if we go back now, it won't do any good except attract more attention."

"Get out of class is about to end, why don't we stay a little longer?"

"No, it's still somewhat useful. It's the dividing line between when I'm out on business and when I'm skipping class as I please... Well, never mind, I happen to need to talk to you today anyway, come with me."

With that, she tossed her hair aside and strode towards the stairwell entrance without looking back.

Having already guessed what she wanted to see him about, Sakurakoji Talent took the opportunity to glance deeply at the sky and water behind him, then silently sighed.

"By the way! I have some things to do later, so I hope you can get things done quickly!"

Along with the sound, he walked to her side.

"You're the one who asked me to come out, how dare you make so many demands?"

Sakurajima Mai glanced at him, her eyes filled with surprise and speechlessness.

"There's nothing I can do. Don't let my appearance fool you; my schedule is very tight."

"Busy looking for a girlfriend?"

"If I said I was going to study, would you believe me?"

"Why would a student who is supposed to be studying be at someone else's school during class time?"

"Because you are more important to me than going to class."

"... Saying things like that to a girl you've only met twice, you really are a frivolous Playboy, aren't you?"

"Although many people might think that way, it's a huge misunderstanding. Compared to any other skill, sweet talk is the one thing I'm least good at."

"The fact that so many people misunderstand this matter already speaks volumes about your problem."

"..."

Twenty minutes later, in a shopping mall located between Minehara High School and Sakurajima Mai's house.

"..."

"What's wrong? Is there something you're unhappy about?"

Seeing that Sakurakoji Talent had remained silent since entering, Sakurajima Mai gave a slightly amused smile.

"No, I guess your food supplies are almost gone too."

He picked up a carrot from the shopping cart, tossed it up and caught it again, playing with it as if it were nothing, and answered casually.

"Then why have you been looking so gloomy since the beginning?"

"Correction: This isn't called looking gloomy; it's 'lamenting their misfortune and being angry at their lack of resistance.'"

He used a carrot to make a decorative knife gesture, then pointed the sharp end at her.

"Keep your voice down! Don't you feel embarrassed?"

She blushed and made a "shh" gesture for him.

After leaving the school, she quickly disappeared into the crowd.

Therefore, from an outsider's perspective, he is just gesturing and talking to himself in the air. From the very beginning, he has been receiving all sorts of strange looks.

Such a beautiful child, yet he has a mental illness... God is indeed fair!

--That was the meaning conveyed in my gaze just now.

"It doesn't matter, I don't care. I believe Miss Mai, who is the same age as me and even more mature than me, probably doesn't care either, right?"

He waved the carrot around and then tossed it into the shopping cart.

"Of course! You're the one who'll be embarrassed anyway!"

Sakurajima Mai's pretty face flushed slightly. She turned her head away with a "humph," but after a moment, she continued to ask, "So what exactly were you worried about just now?"

"... Do you really want me to say it?"

"Never mind then."

"No, I'll tell you!"

He cleared his throat. "I was just wondering to myself: does she like to eat carrots because she's Bunny Girl?"