If You Don't Want to Transfer, Plenty of Others Do

She would never forget that face, even in death.

... Want to go on a date?

Well, it's not that I envy dating or anything, it's just that I was thinking, "They really do things like that."

Asakusa Toru and Shiina Hiyori.

On the first day, Ibuki Mio felt that it was as expected.

The next day, the same location, the same movie theater, but a different movie.

Scanning the area once more, her gaze fell upon a cascade of dazzling gold and pink hair.

Sunny and incredibly gentle, Ichinose Honami, and that man wearing non-prescription glasses.

Oh, Ichinose Honami? Ichinose Honami is the real deal, so it makes sense.

It's perfectly normal for them to go on dates...

Yeah, right! Weren't you on Shiina Hiyori? You're two-timing, aren't you? Right? Right?

The next day, Ibuki Mio felt somewhat dissatisfied with someone.

On the third day, the same location, the same movie theater, but a different movie.

Subconsciously, without even glancing around, Ibuki Mio's gaze locked onto a certain direction.

... short brown hair?

You can vaguely sense a bit of sunny energy, far Ichinose Honami, but a subtle youthfulness.

"Phew." She seemed a little relieved.

It seems this time we should...

Or is it you?!

Just as Ibuki Mio was about to look away, those non-prescription glasses came into her peripheral vision again.

On the third day, Ibuki Mio started to feel like breathing.

Ibuki Mio has stopped counting which day it is and who it is.

All she wanted to know was the limit of the man named Asakusa Toru.

So, Ibuki Mio, who originally only planned to watch all the new movies released during this summer vacation, started opening her wallet.

With purplish-red pupils, short golden hair, an energetic smile, and an aura of approachability, he exudes a friendly and approachable charm.

Kushida Kikyo.

Dark red hair, an exceptionally large figure, a timid demeanor, and a deeply satisfied smile.

There's a certain beauty to it that makes you wonder if it was kidnapped.

... An unfamiliar woman, she seems to be from Class D?

Oh, Sakura Airi.

Fair skin, a high golden ponytail, and a casual yet relaxed air.

She nestled close to his arm, her embrace so tight it felt like she was giving him her whole being, a gesture of taming.

What evokes that sense of domestication most is not the demeanor or actions.

It's decoration, not ornamentation.

No, I should say, I'm not sure if it can be considered decorative, that circle around her neck.

Collar.

Wow, isn't that a bit too much?

Sakura Airi was only abducted, and this woman has already been arrested?

Who was it again?

Oh, Karuizawa Kei.

... Wait a minute, doesn't Karuizawa Kei have a boyfriend?

Ibuki Mio was somewhat confused.

She doubted herself several times, wondering if she was seeing things, but no matter how she looked at it, the one wearing the collar was Karuizawa Kei.

And the guy she was hugging was the one wearing non-prescription glasses.

... You're really something!

Is this still Advanced Nurturing? It's completely different from what I remember about Advanced Nurturing!

In her mind, Advanced Nurturing should be more outstanding, more competitive, and more...

Okay, maybe she misunderstood.

This is what Advanced Nurturing looks like.

But how many have there already?

Shiina Hiyori, Ichinose Honami, Shiranami Chihiro, Kushida Kikyo, Sakura Airi, Karuizawa Kei.

Six.

Will there be more?

Ibuki Mio had stopped thinking about whether it made sense or not. She stopped breathing on herself and simply waited with anticipation, wondering who would be the next to appear.

Which class could it be?

Is she still in Class A? If so, is it Himeno Yuki or Kobashi Yume?

Are they students from Class B? I don't think I've seen a single student from Class B yet. If we're talking about them as rivals, Asakusa Toru, who has dragged Class B down from their original Class A position and crushed them in the Special Exam, would be a very interesting contrast if they were to be rivals and join hands with Sakayanagi Arisu.

Otherwise, if on the surface I'm Sakayanagi Arisu's little follower, but behind the scenes I'm actually your little girlfriend, then it wouldn't be surprising if Kamuro Masumi appeared with that kind of feeling.

However, if we consider the perspective of someone with a boyfriend who has no taboos, it's not impossible that Shiraishi Asuka might appear.

Ah, if we're going for something a little more unusual, maybe it'll be Morishita Ran? After all, at least that guy's face is passable.

Who else was in Class B? Someone with the surname Yamamura? I can't quite remember.

Class C? Class C is fine, as a student in Class C, Ibuki Mio knows all too well what kind of class she is.

It's not that there aren't beautiful girls, but apart from Shiina Hiyori, they all Ichinose Honami.

Although there have been many more people around these days, each of these six individuals still possesses their own unique charm.

That's terrifying.

As expected, the students from Class D are the most likely to appear, right?

Although everyone criticizes Class D as a flawed product, upon closer inspection, it's true that only the women in Class D have the best faces.

Is it fair to say that their abilities are so poor that all they have left is their looks?

Could it be Hasebe Haruka, who's supposedly the biggest bust, like the one I saw the other day with Sakura Airi's?

Or is it Wang Meiyu, perhaps the only Chinese student in the entire grade?

Horikita Suzune, who always has a grumpy face, might be a possibility. However, if you're looking for someone who enjoys eating spicy food Sato Maya and Matsushita Chiaki are also good options.

Oh no, I'm starting to feel more and more like wanting to make plans to have fun.

Once you set aside morality and start thinking about these kinds of questions, they become strangely interesting.

Sitting in the familiar back row, Ibuki Mio swung her legs and hummed softly, intending to confirm that position once again.

Unfortunately, this time, she didn't seem to find her target.

Instead... it seemed someone sat down next to her.

A man wearing non-prescription glasses sat down next to her.

... Oh my god, am I going to be next?

Chapter 262 If you don't want to share, plenty of others will.

"... What are you doing?"

Asakusa Toru Tetsu looked at Ibuki Mio with a completely bewildered expression, who seemed terrified the moment he sat down.

I'm not forcing myself on you, what are you doing?

"Um, oh, that... what a coincidence?" Blinking her eyes nervously, Ibuki Mio greeted them and then turned her head away.

Seeing her make such a small gesture, Asakusa Toru found it somewhat amusing. He raised the corners of his mouth and said:

"Yes, what a coincidence, this is the seventh time we've met, isn't it?"

"Hmm... Eh?" Ibuki Mio tried to brush it off, but as she listened, she seemed to sense something was off. "... The seventh time?"

"... So, you actually knew all along that I was watching you from here...?"

She abruptly turned her head back, staring wide-eyed at Asakusa Toru's smile.

Wow, this guy is really awful!

Knowing he was watching, he let himself stare, even bringing different women over one by one as if on display?

No wonder I see him at the same time and in the same place every day!

"... Although I don't know what you're thinking, I can still feel your overly intense gaze," Asakusa Toru said.

Seeing is one thing, but more importantly, he still glances at the Mini-map.

Although movie theaters are relatively crowded places, observing the Mini-map might not be very user-friendly.

But seeing the same little red dot with the same name every time, he knew, of course, that Ibuki Mio was here.

"Eh..." Ibuki Mio pursed her lips. "You, um, you're that one..."

"The person I'm going on a date with... probably, maybe, likely... can't be me, right?"

After hesitating for a long time, she finally asked the question that had puzzled her the most.

Logically speaking, based on his experience so far, this guy definitely wouldn't come to the movie theater alone.

It will inevitably involve a certain woman.

However, he didn't bring any women with him; instead, he sat down next to himself.

In other words, the target is me...?

Although it might be a bit too self-conscious, Ibuki Mio couldn't help but ask that question.

"..." Looking at Ibuki Mio, whose eyebrows were trembling slightly with tension, Asakusa Toru silent for a moment before saying, "If this is beneficial for you to become the Ziwei Star Emperor, then you can think of it that way."

"However, joking aside..."

"I did come to see you."

Ibuki Mio: "?"

The girl's initial hesitation, nervousness, and confusion quickly turned into vigilance.

"You, you shouldn't be targeting me. There's no way I could fall for a man who's seeing six women at the same time." She crossed her arms over her chest to protect herself, while also trying to shift her body to the other side.

"No matter how good-looking you are, it's not acceptable."

The more handsome a man is, the easier it is for him to deceive people.

It seems that Asakusa Toru must have used his handsome face and countless sweet words to deceive six women.

But it doesn't matter, she won't be the seventh.

"..." Asakusa Toru's eyes showed a hint of helplessness, but also a touch of amusement.

If Horikita Suzune is the comedic relief of Class D, then besides Ryuen, Ibuki is probably the comedic relief of Class C.

Her personality, character design, performance, and various subtle touches all convey a unique feeling.

It possesses a kind of beloved aesthetic.

She is shy, gets nervous when talking to people, hates failure, and is very straightforward.