Chapter 104

Even so, she was never troubled by her weak athletic ability before transferring classes.

After all, she is positioned as a strategist-type intellectual talent, a rare gem in Class C. Therefore, as long as her physical fitness is passable, no one will question her status.

But after arriving in Class A, I was surprised to find that I needed to set aside time every day to exercise. This was truly an unexpected development.

"Tutoring is a benefit enjoyed by everyone in Class A, but it is also a rigorous requirement that applies equally to everyone."

Taking out a tissue to wipe the sweat from Hiyori's forehead, Aragaki Shun explained with a smile, "I hope everyone in the class can develop comprehensively, and at least not have any obvious deficiencies in any aspect. Whether it's academic performance or physical fitness, only those who achieve 85 points or above can be considered to have entered the standard set by Class A."

Hiyori's physical fitness is really weak. Let alone 85 points, even if she gets 30 points according to the full score standard set by Class A, it would be considered that the grader went easy on her.

This is the true value of the physical ability "E" assigned by the school.

It's worth noting that someone as eccentric as Ken Sudō, who could fail even Past Exam Papers, was rated "E" by the school for both academic ability and intelligence.

"Hiyori really needs to exercise more. She shouldn't just spend all her time reading in the library. She should get up every morning and go for a run with me. If she sticks to it for a month or two, she'll see results quickly."

The standards set for Class A are all based on goals that ordinary people can achieve by persevering.

Those top students, students with special talents, and athletes would easily achieve full marks under the same standards.

Given that Hiyori's physical abilities are far weaker than those of her peers, it can only be said that she really doesn't move around much.

This won't do. For the sake of the girl's health, Aragaki Shun decided to be firm and help her develop good exercise habits.

After all, this is for the sake of their future sexual happiness.

The girl was unaware of her reader's hidden thoughts; she only knew that her future would definitely be difficult. The thought of having to get up early every day for a run made her delicate face fall.

"I... I understand... I'll leave things to Shun-kun from now on..."

With a dejected look on her face, Hiyori finally reluctantly agreed.

Since this is a standard that everyone in Class A agrees on, I naturally can't let the class down.

And with Shun-kun by my side, how could I possibly let such kindness go to waste?

Although Literary Girl prefer reading with their partners and enjoying that safe and comfortable atmosphere, running together is also nice, as it's a chance to experience the vitality of youth.

"Haha~" Seeing the girl's unusually aggrieved expression, Aragaki Shun couldn't help but reach out and pinch Hiyori's cheek. "Haha~ You're so cute, Hiyori. Do you want me to take a picture for you to see?"

As if annoyed at this wicked guy, Hiyori playfully bumped her head against him.

"Shun-kun really likes to bully people, but no way, let's forget about taking pictures."

I must not look very good right now, how could I let Shun-kun film this embarrassing past?

"That's a bit of a shame," Aragaki Shun said gently, chuckling as he ruffled the girl's hair. "Hiyori's been in Class A for several days Hiyori, how are you feeling? Is there anything you're having trouble adjusting to?"

"Not comfortable? Not at all." The Literary Girl shook her head. "Everyone in the class is very friendly, and with Shun-kun around, how could I not be comfortable?"

Even when she was in Class C, she didn't have any close friends in class and had long been used to studying alone in the classroom.

Now that she's in the much better Class A, and her deskmate is her soulmate with whom she's vowed to be a book lover for life, Shiina Hiyori is overjoyed every day.

The only thing I'm not used to...

The Literary Girl's eyes flickered, her deep purple pupils looking at Aragaki Shun with a hint of meaning. "Shun-kun seems a little too popular in Class A."

"Ahem~ You'll get used to it, you'll get used to it."

Aragaki Shun coughed awkwardly twice, shamelessly admitting that it was all because of his charm, and that he had no solution.

He certainly knew what the girl meant by those words.

It all stemmed from Shiranami Chihiro's questionable actions.

Aragaki Shun himself never imagined that Chihiro, his first officially acknowledged girlfriend, would actually do something like pushing her best friend into his arms.

How can he even describe this...? Well, as a beneficiary, I'd better not complain.

In short, these past few days, Chihiro has been dragging him out shopping, dining out, and watching movies from time to time... It seems no different from before, but when this normal dating routine changed from a couple to a trio, things started to get a little strange.

I don't know how Chihiro convinced her best friend, but during their recent dates, there's always someone else with them.

This person was mostly Kobashi Yume. As always, she was cheerful and straightforward. With her outgoing personality and strong social skills, she easily blended into his and Shiranami Chihiro's relationship, making him feel like he wasn't on a date, but rather participating in a normal class activity.

But occasionally Shiro-nami would ask him to invite Amikura Mako.

I don't know what she said to her best friend, but lately, Amikura blushes whenever she sees him and always tries to avoid him on purpose.

But once he takes the initiative to block her way, she will shyly and awkwardly follow behind him, just like a pitiful girl helplessly submitting to the forces of evil.

There was something amiss. The only thing Aragaki Shun was certain of was that his public image was beyond saving.

Oh well, if it's hopeless, it's hopeless. It was bound to happen sooner or later anyway.

Shiina Hiyori: "..."

Silently watching her book friend who had suddenly become so assertive, the Literary Girl hesitated, unable to find a way to describe her current thoughts.

After all, since his official girlfriend Shiranami Chihiro, hadn't said anything, and was even the one who fueled the flames, he didn't seem to have a proper position to criticize her.

Thinking about this, Shiina Hiyori felt a little annoyed.

So she decided to stop thinking about it and got up to leave the Gymnasium. "I just finished sweating, so I want to go back and take a shower and change my clothes. Afterwards, could Shun-kun come with me to the library to read some books?"

Love is a complicated matter. Reading is definitely more suitable for her. When she's in a dilemma, she just drags Shun-kun to read the latest mystery novel.

Aragaki Shun naturally had no reason to refuse.

"Let's go back together then. I haven't sweated much, I can change into some casual clothes and wait for you downstairs."

At this point, the boy's eyes flickered as he Literary Girl with sweat-drenched hair, her attention unconsciously beginning to wander.

"... How about I wait in the Hiyori dorm? I can bring the books I borrowed from the library and read them while I wait."

However, the silver-haired girl seemed oblivious to Aragaki Shun's somewhat malicious suggestion.

She casually brushed a strand of hair from her slightly reddened earlobe, turned around, and silently walked ahead, though for some reason her steps seemed a little unsteady.

Slow down, be careful not to fall.

Aragaki Shun immediately stepped forward to support Hiyori's slightly swaying body, and without asking any questions, he took her left hand without even acknowledging her awkward and uncomfortable posture.

"Looks like you're too tired after exercising. Let me help you back."

"..."

Hiyori didn't speak, but silently lowered her head, as if burying it in her chest, letting Aragaki Shun carry out this somewhat presumptuous act.

The two returned to their Dormitory Building. Aragaki Shun forgot about taking the book, while the Literary Girl was completely oblivious.

Taking the elevator to the upper-level girls' dormitory area, Xiao Hiyori was tricked into giving away her room key without realizing that she was letting a wolf into her house.

It wasn't until she was suddenly pressed against the wall, her hot breath on her lips, transmitting that terrifying temperature, that she realized her book lover was actually a carnivore...

"Bang!"

As the door slammed shut, Aragaki Shun, who was about to enjoy a bath with Hiyori, was suddenly blocked by a door.

It's a bit of a shame that I missed such a great opportunity.

As a girl who loves beauty, Hiyori obviously didn't want her first time with her lover to happen in this kind of environment.

I just finished running and I'm covered in sweat. I'm worried about the smell, and I didn't bring any cute underwear...

Only after her upper body was almost completely stripped bare did the dazed girl start to think of all these questions with a sense of unease.

Caught off guard, she realized that so much of her progress had been stolen. The more she thought about it, the more ashamed and angry she became. The Literary Girl snapped out of her daze and immediately kicked Aragaki Shun out of the dormitory.

Hmph~ What nonsense about reading while waiting? If she actually believed that, she'd definitely be devoured by some pervert who barged in while she was taking a shower.

What about trust between people?

Aragaki Shun shook his head helplessly, subconsciously scratching his right hand, as if still savoring some lingering warmth.

Hiyori seems to be much larger than Chihiro, but she's usually hidden under her uniform, so I didn't notice.

If I find the opportunity later, I need to take a serious test with a professional attitude.

"... Aragaki-kun, are you thinking about something bad?"

A plaintive voice suddenly came from behind. The Leader of Class A paused for a moment, let out a soft breath, and then turned around with a normal expression, looking at the several slender figures that had appeared in front of him.

A girlfriend with short, white hair, one hand on her hip; the pink-haired vice-captain of Class A, looking bewildered; a girl with phoenix eyes and twin ponytails, her gaze sharp...

"Chihiro, Ichinose, Himeno, Kobashi, Amikura... you were all here all along?"

Suddenly surrounded by a large group of girls in his class, Aragaki Shun, adhering to the principle that "as long as I'm not embarrassed, it's others who are embarrassed," deliberately made a natural gesture to greet them.

However, Himeno Yuki showed no mercy and pointed directly in the direction of the elevator.

"Isn't that obvious? This is the girls' floor. All the girls living here are from Class 1-A. Surely our class monitor wouldn't forget such basic common sense?"

"We haven't forgotten, but it's still early, why are you back in the dorm?"

Aragaki Shun walked up to Shiranami Chihiro and said with some surprise, "Didn't Chihiro say you were going to sing together today?"

"They've already finished singing, are they going to sing all day?"

"Actually, we called out to Shiina before, but she refused, saying she was reading. But now it seems Shiina is quite bold."

"Hehe, since the class monitor has come to our territory, why don't you come in and have a seat?"

"That's true, it's a rare opportunity. It's not convenient to just stay here in the corridor. Let's find a dormitory to sit down."

"Sisters, let's do it! Let's tie up the class monitor and take him to Chihiro's room!"

Perhaps because everyone here except for Aragaki Shun was a girl, the students in Class 1-A suddenly became bolder as they chatted.

Under the direction of a certain energetic girl, one by one, the normally well-behaved students transformed into female hooligans, giggling and cuddling around Aragaki Shun, pulling at his clothes and arms, all while he was in Aragaki Shun.

"Wait, I can walk by myself..."

Before he could finish speaking, accompanied by their distinctive fragrances, one after another, soft, delicate bodies attacked him from all directions.

Surrounded by a gentle embrace, every slight movement elicited a deliberately startled "Ah!" from one of the girls. Aragaki Shun something was amiss wherever he touched, and in the end, he could only helplessly let them push and pull him into Chihiro's dormitory.

"Can't these guys have a little more self-respect?"

Himeno Yuki instinctively slapped her face, looking annoyed at the Leader of Class A being dragged away by a group of classmates. "And Aragaki, why aren't you as assertive as usual at times like this?"

"Haha~ Everyone looks like they're having a lot of fun..."

Himeno, Ichinose remained where she was with Himeno, twitched her lips slightly and let out a forced, dry laugh.

For an innocent young girl, this scene seemed a bit too stimulating.

Besides the two others, only Amikura Mako was left. She seemed to be thinking about something, and her head started spinning as if it were about to burst into flames.

"No, no, we have to stop them! This kind of thing... this kind of thing is too unclean!"

Then, with a "whoosh," Amikura Mako ran over, shouting loudly.

Himeno was even more speechless.

"Hey~ let's go, Ichinose, we have to go too."

It's too dangerous for that man to stay here; we need to keep a close eye on him.

Otherwise, faced with a group of desserts being offered to them so readily, who knows what that gradually awakening carnivore might do?

The girls in Class A who live here aren't on guard against him at all. If he suddenly becomes aggressive, and there are one or two people in the group stirring things up, the whole situation could easily spiral out of control.

She didn't want to wake up the next day to the news that someone had been expelled from school for engaging in group sex.

"Ah? Oh! Yes, yes, we have to go over there too."

Ichinose realized what was happening and quickly followed Himeno's steps.

The two entered Chihiro's dormitory, only to find Aragaki Shun sitting in a chair surrounded by a group of girls, awkwardly responding to their chattering greetings.

When did the class monitor and Chihiro start dating?

"And what about Shiina? What did the class president do in her room before?"

"Lately, Xiao Asako, Yume, and Chihiro have been hanging out together a lot. You guys aren't planning on throwing a party, are you?"

"Wow!! Three, no, four! Class monitor, can your body handle this?"

"What are you talking about? The class monitor is a monster who single-handedly defeated all the competitive clubs. Four of them are no challenge at all!"

"Let me see... wow~ those muscles are amazing, Chihiro's in for a treat every night..."

When the number of girls far exceeds the number of boys, this group of young ladies, who are gathered together, suddenly lose their usual dignified and proper demeanor and begin to reveal their roguish side.