Then Let's Draw a Photographer's Story

Even if the story doesn't continue, nothing will happen to my life.

Advanced Nurturing are particularly evident in this regard.

Special Exam, competition, betrayal, proof, exchange of benefits...

It seems quite convincing at first glance, but upon closer examination...

But then you feel like you've gotten 'chaotic'.

Kushida Kikyo's obsession is a mess, the handprint she pressed is a mess, and Horikita Suzune's insistence on dropping out of school is also a mess.

Horikita Suzune's efforts are a mess, keeping up with her brother's pace is a mess, and feeling that she shouldn't be in Class D is a mess.

Karuizawa Kei's trauma is a mess, her scars are a mess, and her so-called weak, pitiful, helpless parasite dependent on others is also a mess.

Everything's in complete chaos, okay?

... But, however...

Even when things get chaotic, I'll still immerse myself in the story; even when I feel an overwhelming urge to complain, I'll still feel a desire to change things.

In a sense, this may be the charm of Advanced Nurturing.

Because it did indeed have a rather excellent... start.

Therefore, from beginning to end, Asakusa Toru didn't really think there was anything seriously wrong with what he did.

The handprint pressed on Kushida Kikyo's body was essentially something she brought upon herself; the relationship she formed was what she needed; and the result she achieved was what satisfied her.

What Sakura Airi truly let go of was what she craved, what she couldn't refuse, and what she wouldn't let go of.

... Although the process seems a bit difficult in retrospect.

But the idea was Kushida Kikyo's, so if anything, it was her fault.

Shiranami Chihiro took the initiative to confess to Ichinose Honami. To be honest, Ichinose Honami's behavior was somewhat perverted.

But that's what she's been pursuing.

There's not much to say about Karuizawa Kei; it's less about being repressed and more about being controlled.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that he was giving Karuizawa Kei a chance to reconcile with herself.

However, his methods and means made it seem as if he was after the other person's body, and he did seem to be doing so.

So he's got a bit of scum on him.

He needs to reflect on this.

Placing desires and one's true nature at the top of the hierarchy will lead to moral condemnation.

He must have naturally accepted her dependence on him during the process of 'rescuing and comforting' Karuizawa Kei.

Instead of trying to satisfy her desire by grabbing a toy, I took the opportunity to offer some guidance about her feelings.

Why is this happening?

Asakusa Toru felt he knew the reasons.

'Sakayanagi Arisu'.

That's the name.

Even among those who are Advanced Nurturing, Sakayanagi Arisu is a rather unique individual.

She was powerful at first, mysterious and powerful, chuckling lightly, with ease.

But the moment she actually started playing.

The situation quietly changed.

The halo has faded, and the frequent actions that provoke a lot of criticism have left people wanting to complain. It seems like the person is still the same, but something feels off about them.

Asakusa Toru felt that he had always liked Sakayanagi Arisu.

How perfect, Sakayanagi Arisu.

A frail and sickly dependent individual with no extra social circle, highly intelligent, able to understand human speech, mysterious, adorable, seemingly 'ALICE' from Wonderland.

More importantly, she will fall for you.

Completely, wholeheartedly.

My gaze is solely focused on you.

She should be a silver-haired princess, not a humorous woman with a cane.

Perhaps it's this disparity, or perhaps it's this lack of competitiveness, that's what makes it possible.

In practice, this manifested as him doing things that resembled bullying a girl around ten years old ever since he enrolled in school.

Yes, that's right, I mocked you, I ridiculed you.

You can be anxious, but you shouldn't be anxious.

Is it contradictory? Yes, it is.

Isn't it contradictory? No, it's not contradictory.

That's why he only becomes somewhat reckless when facing Sakayanagi Arisu.

Even her choice to approach Karuizawa Kei at that time seemed a bit too unrestrained.

In fact, before enrolling in school, his feelings towards everyone should have been equal.

But the longer he lived in this school, the more clearly he could feel the reality of his existence.

So.

Let's get back to that question.

What was I like before?

The answer to this question couldn't be clearer.

Yes, that's exactly who I am right now.

God-man or not, whether they are repressed or not, whether they are awkward or not, whether they are selfless or not.

It was only once.

So, let's return to the present.

Ask.

Am I really that averse to Shiina Mashiro?

... I doubt it is.

Although we've never spent even a second together, and today is only our first meeting.

However, Asakusa Toru Tetsu naturally harbored considerable affection for Shiina Mashiro.

Just as he would dislike Yamauchi before Yamauchi did anything foolish, just as he would like Shiina Hiyori before he Shiina Hiyori met her.

The principle of cause precedes effect is always the same.

Okay, Asakusa Toru admits it.

The beautiful girl's crying face was indeed as delicious as I had imagined.

But at the same time, it also makes him a little soft-hearted.

Well, it wasn't because someone was crying that he felt a little soft-hearted, but because the person crying was Shiina Mashiro, which is why he had this emotion.

Special, special, special.

It sounds like everyone is special.

But that's just how it is.

He certainly couldn't treat all special people differently.

But he can treat every special person he meets with special consideration.

... but.

What I said earlier was a bit too harsh.

I seem to be at a loss for how to smooth things over.

While it's not always necessary to smooth things over, making concessions afterward would seem like giving someone a treat after a beating.

The scent of PUA was overwhelming.

Just as Asakusa Toru was pondering how to smooth things over...

Sakagami Kazuma, extremely anxious, rushed out.

"Shiina, Shiina- san, are you alright? Why are you crying?" He tried anxiously to comfort Shiina Mashiro, but she completely ignored him.

Gritting his teeth, Sakagami Kazuma quickly turned his head and aimed his spear at Asakusa Toru.

"Asakusa, you should be resting properly during your break time. Why are you arguing with the guests here?" He was still somewhat controlling his tone and didn't directly yell at them.

Heartbroken, he turned to look at Shiina Hiyori: "I'm not trying to be mean, Shiina Hiyori, but as your guide, you should be protecting Shiina- san."

"School, me, sigh..." He let out a long sigh.

How did it turn out like this?

What if someone sees Shiina Mashiro being made to cry by unruly students at school? What should he do?

The school gave you a transfer ticket, so you should take good care of your sister, okay? You can't just let him say hurtful things to you just because you like Asakusa!

Sakagami Kazuma had a terrible headache.

But what troubled him even more was what Shiina Mashiro said next.

"No, it's not Toru's fault." With a mournful face, Shiina Mashiro, despite initially ignoring Sakagami Kazuma, seemed to hear him as he reprimanded Asakusa Toru, and responded in kind.

"It's my fault, not Che's."

Chapter 271 Let's draw a photographer's story.

Sakagami Kazuma the sky had fallen.

He didn't look at Shiina Mashiro who said those words, but instead turned to look at Asakusa Toru, who was affectionately called 'Toru'.

If you're not my brother, where did you come from, Succubus?

The Shiina sisters are all in your arms?

Over the years, I've seen quite a few popular but scumbag guys who were popular in school, but I've never seen anyone like you before.

You weren't satisfied with just messing with the pretty girls at school? You even managed to win her over on her very first day?

... Although that's what he thought, Sakagami Kazuma knew perfectly well that this was definitely not their first meeting.

Whose first meeting resulted in a relationship where they addressed each other by their first names? Whose first meeting ended with something they said that made the other person cry?

I finally understand. Shiina Mashiro didn't come to school for research or anything like that.

From the very beginning, I was after Asakusa Toru.

In short, it's an emotional dispute.

Shiina, Shiina Hiyori, you've really ruined my life!

If you know it's because of a man, please tell me as soon as possible.

I could also go to Asakusa Toru beforehand to do his work.

Now, now...

"Don't rush, Sakagami." Just as Sakagami Kazuma was starting to panic, Asakusa Toru spoke up without any sign of unease.

His attitude was nothing like that of someone facing a teacher; there was no indication that he had just been almost verbally abused by Sakagami Kazuma.

"Let me be frank, you're only making things worse by staying here." He spread his hands. "If you want to solve the problem, the best thing to do is go back to where you belong."

It sounded somewhat like a threat, but it was more of a sincere piece of advice.

His expression changed several times.

Sakagami Kazuma gave Asakusa Toru a deep look, but ultimately chose to leave.