Kiryūin Fūka's Feelings / Ryuuen's All-or-Nothing Gamble

Kiryuuin Fuuka smiled, pointing a finger at the boy's face. "And then she knew what to do."

"The same principle?"

"That's right."

The silver-haired girl sitting opposite nodded and slowly said, "As your girlfriend, Ichinose- senpai has to bear tremendous pressure. This pressure comes from many sources, whether it's jealousy or anxiety, it will arise from time to time."

"To dissipate this pressure, we must adopt a very appropriate method."

"What method?"

Let go.

Kiryuuin Fuuka uttered two words softly, yet they struck Hashiba Hikaru's heart with a heavy blow.

"What do you mean by letting go? You don't mean you want Honami with me, do you?"

The boy's expression changed, and a hint of tension appeared between his brows.

"Of course not. Ichinose- senpai values you more than herself, how could she possibly agree to break up with you?"

Kiryuuin Fuuka chuckled twice, then continued.

"When I say 'let go,' I mean giving you ample free time. The biggest limitation is the absence of restrictions."

"..."

"Am I wrong? Although Hashiba- senpai is a womanizer, he is definitely not an irresponsible scoundrel. Imagine if you were indulging in the pleasures of other women for a long time, experiencing the charm of different girls every day, would you still think of Ichinose -senpai's face at that time?"

"I can."

Hashiba Hikaru, but her answer remained firm.

"Yes, we all think you will. Ichinose- senpai understands this, which is why she made the new decision. She doesn't want to restrict your private life. Even if you have other women outside, you'll still come back to her in the end, right?"

Kiryuuin Fuuka's words, one after another, were like those of a psychologist, sweeping away all the doubts in Hashiba Hikaru's mind.

"I see."

Hashiba Hikaru touched her chin; so this was why Ichinose Honami's attitude had changed recently.

In that case, we should thank Kiryuuin Fuuka, because he was too close to the situation to understand it; only those outside the circle can truly comprehend it.

"After you figured it out, don't you want to thank me?"

An elegant smile graced the girl's lips. She had great confidence in Hashiba Hikaru, believing that he would soon realize she had done him a great favor.

"Certainly."

Hashiba Hikaru was overjoyed, her smile becoming incredibly gentle, instantly making everyone feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze.

"I really need to thank Kiryuin for this."

Chapter 656. The Feelings of Kiryuuin Fuuka.

After Kiryuuin Fuuka's explanation, Hashiba Hikaru had a completely new idea for her future plans.

After all, once he decided to go for the "I Want It All" route, the key issue was how to get his girlfriend Ichinose Honami, to accept it. Now that they've been through so much, if her attitude has really softened, it might actually be a good thing.

But...

Hashiba Hikaru raised her hand and pressed it to her brow, a feeling of shame welling up inside her.

No one would willingly share their partner with someone else; it was Ichinose Honami who was forced into this situation, and I do feel a bit sorry for her.

"Tsk tsk, Hashiba's emotions are too obvious, I could feel them too."

Kiryuuin Fuuka took a sip of water. She could see the boy's every move clearly and could guess his thoughts.

"There's nothing I can do, I guess my senior is just too perceptive. I'll have to be more careful in the future."

After letting out a long sigh, Hashiba Hikaru's smile returned.

"Please don't. I think the real side is also very interesting. People's personalities are complex and changeable, and Hashiba is a unique example."

"Alright, I now have a deeper understanding of Kiryuin's personality. Please be lenient."

Hashiba Hikaru cupped her hands in a gesture of respect towards him, a hint of helplessness on her face.

"If you ever want to visit Honami again, could you let me know in advance?"

"Sure, but it depends on my mood."

Kiryuuin Fuuka glanced at the time; they had almost finished eating, and could spend the rest of the time wandering around outside.

"What other ideas does the senior have? I promise I'll be happy to oblige."

Hashiba Hikaru casually waved to the waiter and took out her phone to pay the bill.

"Let's go for a walk, take a stroll around the school."

"It's that simple?"

"Certainly."

Kiryuuin Fuuka's request was simply to take a walk around the school, Hashiba Hikaru, naturally, wouldn't cause trouble for no reason and raised an objection.

So he smiled gently and accompanied her for a walk along the long street of the Keyaki Mall. From the shopping center to the cobblestone path near the Gymnasium, the silver-haired senior student took the initiative to start a conversation.

"What are you going to do next, Hashiba?"

"What do you mean, 'later'?"

Hashiba Hikaru knew what she was asking, but didn't answer immediately.

"Trying to have your cake and eat it too is a difficult path. Have you already figured out a solution?"

Kiryuuin Fuuka raised an eyebrow slightly, her questioning tone tinged with a hint of probing.

"I can only take it one step at a time. I want to pursue a perfect ending, but many things cannot be achieved by wishful thinking alone."

"How about using emotions to bind other people's choices?"

Kiryuuin Fuuka suddenly stopped and looked at the boy's face with a smile.

"... This is unfair to others."

"But only in this way can we get everyone to accept it better, otherwise what can we rely on?"

The Silver-haired Senior shuffled along, her small hands behind her back. "Is it a material foundation so abundant that thousands envy it, or the power to hold the fate of countless people in your hands?"

"These are all just external factors..."

Hashiba Hikaru stroked her chin, her thoughts drifting away.

Before awakening the system, his original dream was simply to enter a prestigious university, graduate, get a good job, and live a leisurely life without having to work too hard.

But now that I've formed bonds with so many girls, if I want to create a bright path, the things mentioned above might all be necessary.

Kiryuuin Fuuka smiled. "If you can figure out the answer to this question, there's one more thing I need to say."

"What's up?"

Hashiba Hikaru gazed curiously at her beautiful oval face, a hint of enthusiasm rising in the Silver-haired Senior's eyes.

"I want to sign up too!"

"..."

"Were you scared?"

Kiryuuin Fuuka turned around again, walked in front of Hashiba Hikaru, put her hands behind her back, and said with a smile.

"These are my true thoughts, Hashiba, take your time to think about it."

"Good."

Hashiba Hikaru gazed at the other person's tall, voluptuous back, a new notification popped up in the System Bar.

[At the opportune moment, Kiryuuin Fuuka confesses her feelings to you, causing her Kiryuuin Fuuka Stock price to rise by 30, currently at 180.]

"Hmm..."

Is that really the case?

Carrying too many emotional debts inevitably makes one's steps heavy.

"Wait for me, senior."

"Hurry up and keep up, Hashiba, hahaha."

The boy followed in Kiryuuin Fuuka's footsteps, walking side by side toward the dormitory building in the distance.

As the sun set, it cast long shadows of the two of them.

After a long period of exam preparation, the final Special Exam for first graders arrived as scheduled.

On the morning of March 22nd, Hashiba Hikaru accompanied his girlfriend into Class A's classroom. Today was the day of the competition, which would determine how the four classes would advance to the Second Year.

Classes compete against each other in head-to-head matches, and the losing class will have its [Commander Tower] expelled.

But everyone knows very well that the current [Commander Tower] of the four classes are those who obtained [Protection Point] in the previous round of Voting Exam.

The class will not lose students; it will only be stripped of its protection against expulsion.

"Honami, do your best!"

Hashiba Hikaru stood beside Ichinose Honami, encouraging her with a very gentle expression.

"Yes, I will."

"Ichinose- san! We believe you can lead us to victory!"

"That's right, we will all follow your instructions and win this game beautifully!"

"Come on!!!"

The students of Class A of the First Year watched as Ichinose Honami left the classroom. As the [Commander Tower], her exam was being held in the Multipurpose Classroom of the Special Building.

When Ichinose Honami reached the door, she found a figure already standing there—it was Kushida Kikyo, the [Commander Tower] of Class D.

"Good morning, Ichinose."

"Good morning."

Ichinose Honami smiled faintly, and after exchanging greetings, the two met eyes before looking away.

Although that incident has been put behind them, it will still take time for them to accept each other again.

After a while, Sakayanagi Arisu body had returned to normal, walked over with steady steps. Her silver hair seemed to have been specially styled today, radiating a dreamlike luster.

Good morning, both of you.

"Good morning, Classmate Sakayanagi."

Despite having been overwhelmed earlier, Ichinose Honami managed to maintain her composure.

Even after all three arrived, the atmosphere remained cold until slow footsteps sounded from behind.

"Oh, everyone's here? Looks like I'm the last one. But it's alright, important people always make their appearance last."

The long-haired man arrived late, his gaze sweeping over the three girls present, a cold smile curling at the corner of his lips.

"?"

Ichinose Honami looked puzzled, while Sakayanagi Arisu beside her wore a playful smile.

As for Kushida Kikyo, her expression changed instantly upon seeing who it was.

What's going on here???

Chapter 657 Ryuen's Desperate Gamble

When Ryuen Kakeru appeared at the door of the Multipurpose Classroom, the other three [Commander Tower] were all surprised, but each of them reacted differently.

Ichinose Honami was curious and doubtful, Sakayanagi sneered, and Kushida Kikyo was utterly shocked.

"Ryuen... why are you here?"