Utaha's Fun / Nakano Nino: I Hate Encrypted Calls

Hiratsuka Shizuka was quite proud; she thought, "I didn't misjudge you!"

"What I'm more curious about is, how come I shouldn't be the one giving a speech on stage? I think Utaha is more suitable than me." Fushimi Makoto pointed out Utaha's name.

The principal chuckled and shook his head, "If it were a few months ago, I would definitely have chosen Kasumigaoka. But things are different now. Don't you know how highly your classmates regard you? Now everyone sees you as the most difficult mountain to climb."

The surrounding teachers nodded in agreement.

They were all well aware that Fushimi Makoto's influence at the school was growing.

It's not just girls who talk about him; boys do it too.

Because of his immense influence, some student unearthed a video of him fighting during a trip, and in the comments section of that video, someone spread rumors that he easily took down seven thugs while fishing.

This led some guys in the group who admired strength to privately call him "one against seven".

"Since the principal has put it this way, it would be impolite of me to refuse." Fushimi Makoto agreed.

"You agreed?" the principal asked in surprise.

"Of course." Fushimi Makoto nodded. "There's been a surge of study fervor at school lately, and everyone's working so hard, so I'm planning to give them some benefits."

"What are the benefits?" At this point, Hiratsuka Shizuka and the others craned their necks.

Fushimi Makoto, however, kept everyone in suspense. "You'll find out tomorrow."

The principal couldn't help but laugh and said, "We're all elders, can't you show some respect?"

Fushimi Makoto pointed at the Go board. "Elder, you have already lost."

"..."

The principal awkwardly picked up a chess piece, his fighting spirit ignited. "Again!"

It wasn't until the principal suffered a crushing five-game losing streak that Fushimi Makoto was jokingly "kicked out" of the principal's office.

Hiratsuka Shizuka and Matsukaze Mayu followed him, and to avoid their colleagues noticing anything amiss, they tacitly pretended to be curious about the Fushimi Makoto had just mentioned.

"Are you preparing a speech tonight? Mayu and I can help you," Hiratsuka Shizuka asked with concern.

Matsukaze Mayu, who was standing nearby, nodded and said, "I can help you look up the information."

"Are you sure you're only helping me look up information?" Fushimi Makoto asked, somewhat amused.

He could sense the restlessness in their hearts.

Hiratsuka Shizuka both had flushed faces and remained silent.

Fushimi Makoto knew he had guessed correctly.

There's an old saying that goes something like this: two people who can get along well and even become best friends (or buddies) either share the same values or have similar tastes.

As for their plan to join forces in war?

Fushimi Makoto's answer was: You still need to practice.

Chapter 310 The Joys of Utaha

After Fushimi Makoto Hiratsuka Shizuka parted ways, they went to the activity room.

Nakano Nino asked him why, he didn't hide anything and told her everything.

"Are you going to give a speech?"

This news shocked everyone.

Clearly, no one expected that Fushimi Makoto would be assigned this task by the principal.

"As long as I give a speech tomorrow, our club's funding will be whatever it needs in the future," Fushimi Makoto revealed another shocking piece of news.

"Isn't that a bit of an exaggeration?" Yukino asked, looking incredulous.

But on second thought, given the principal's appreciation for Fushimi Makoto, he might actually be able to make such a promise.

This promise is simply too weighty.

After all, club activity funds have always been limited, even for the most popular baseball club in school.

"Do you really have as many as you want?" Utaha suddenly asked.

Fushimi Makoto nodded.

Utaha's expression changed rapidly.

She also turned to look at Yukino.

Yukino did not respond to Utaha's gaze.

Because she could see the fighting spirit in the other person's eyes.

If nothing unexpected happens, she will most likely want to use the funds to film something.

Of course, forget about making a short film; Utaha's current talent is simply insufficient to support her in completing one.

Maybe it would be okay for a few episodes of a short drama...

Yukino understood this in an instant, so she didn't bother with Utaha's fighting spirit.

However, the good news brought by Fushimi Makoto also piqued her interest.

With sufficient funding, the next short film is no problem at all.

Yukino couldn't help but recall what she had said to Fushimi Makoto before.

As long as the other party helps persuade those friends, he can then motivate everyone and continue to lead the film set.

Unbeknownst to her, Yukino had also been greatly influenced by Fushimi Makoto.

Filming was something she would never have considered in her life, but now she's becoming increasingly interested in directing behind the scenes.

Utaha didn't mind Yukino ignoring her. She turned around and sat down, but then suddenly realized that her good friend Eriri Spencer Sawamura hadn't spoken for a long time.

Her gaze followed, and she saw Eriri Spencer Sawamura holding her study notes, a pen in one hand, intently working on practice problems.

Utaha: "???"

Is there something wrong with my eyes, or is there something wrong with Eriri Spencer Sawamura's brain?

Eriri Spencer Sawamura said, "I didn't want to either! It's my own body moving!"

"Sawamura- kun, can I do the problems with you?" Nakano Itsuki walked over with a hopeful look on her face.

Eriri Spencer Sawamura wanted to say that she didn't like studying at all, but what came out of her mouth was. "Welcome to my study group."

Nakano Itsuki nodded happily.

Utaha had even more question marks above her head.

She glanced at the others instinctively and found that everyone was doing their own thing, seemingly unconcerned about Eriri Spencer Sawamura's unusual behavior.

She then realized that apart from Fushimi Makoto, Yukino, and herself, the others present were not familiar enough with Eriri Spencer Sawamura. Of course, they wouldn't understand that this blonde twin-tailed girl didn't actually like studying very much.

But Fushimi Makoto was currently teaching Nino and the others about photography, Utaha didn't disturb them and simply sat down next to Yukino.

Yukino looked up, casting a clear gaze upon her.

That means: Speak quickly.

Utaha said softly, "Eriri Spencer Sawamura strange. She seems to have suddenly become very interested in studying."

"This is a good thing," Yukino, seemingly unconcerned.

"I know it's a good thing, but you should know Yukinoshita, right? She's never brought her study notes here before."

"She might have been provoked."

"Stimulate?"

"Um."

Yukino nodded slightly, calmly analyzing, "Ichika and the others have been getting tutoring from Fushimi, and their grades have gradually improved. You and I were already good students, so now Sawamura is the only one at the bottom of our group."

Utaha paused, then said thoughtfully, "That's an angle I hadn't considered. Thinking about it carefully, perhaps it really is true."

She immediately stood up.

Yukino casually asked, "What are you going to do?"

Utaha smiled and said, "It's rare to see her enjoy learning. I'll go help her with her problems."

Yukino: "Are you sure it's not because you saw the resistance and struggle on Sawamura's face that you wanted to see some fun?"

"She's my friend, why would I watch her make fun of me?" Utaha denied, swaying her hips as she walked over.

In fact, she had noticed Eriri Spencer Sawamura's struggling expression earlier.

With Yukino's analysis, Eriri Spencer Sawamura in her eyes became someone who, although wanting to catch up with everyone's grades, constantly thinks about giving up because she doesn't want to study.

How interesting this scene is!

Utaha's lips curled into a smile.

She found it particularly amusing to watch Eriri Spencer Sawamura, who was as delicate as a porcelain doll, continue to struggle with her own dilemma, experiencing both pain and pleasure, with her by her side.

Sometimes, Utaha really has a really bad sense of humor.

Half an hour later, everyone went home, and Utaha, satisfied, left with Eriri Spencer Sawamura.

Just seeing Eriri Spencer Sawamura's puffed-up little face made her want to Fushimi Makoto's tone and exclaim with unbridled delight, "So cute!"

"Eriri Spencer Sawamura, what are your plans for the future?" she asked.

"I don't know, let's go home first." Eriri Spencer Sawamura said with a pained expression. According to her schedule, she had to rest for a while after dinner before starting her workout.

"Do you want to come to my house?"

"Huh? Is that okay?"

Eriri Spencer Sawamura's eyes lit up.

If I have Utaha- senpai with me during my workout, I won't feel too uncomfortable.

What's that saying again: Because you've been caught in the rain, you have to tear other people's umbrellas apart.

Eriri Spencer Sawamura's feelings weren't quite that dramatic, but she genuinely wanted someone to sweat with her.

It would be even better if this person were Fushimi Makoto.

She thought to herself.

The two quickly agreed to go home together, but they ran into Fushimi Makoto while passing a supermarket.

"I was just about to make some popular China food tonight, would you like to join me?" Fushimi Makoto invited, carrying a full load of ingredients.

Eriri Spencer Sawamura shook her head and refused, "I'm not going."

Utaha: "I'm going."

Eriri Spencer Sawamura: "?"

Fushimi Makoto looked at the stunned, defeated sage and asked, "Are you in a hurry to get home and train?"

Eriri Spencer Sawamura really wants to say, "I also want to come to your house for dinner, and then you can work out with me."

But her proud nature kicked in, and after a moment's hesitation, she finally made the reverse sprint. "Yes, I'm going home to train. I don't have time to waste on anything else lately!"

Utaha suddenly smiled happily.

Thank you, Eriri Spencer Sawamura.

You never compete or fight; you truly are my best friend.

Watching Fushimi Makoto and Utaha's departing figures, Eriri Spencer Sawamura stomped her foot in annoyance, muttering, "Why didn't Fushimi ask me a single question?"

Chapter 311 Nakano Nino: I hate encrypted calls

In Utaha's mind, Eriri Spencer Sawamura would create a rare moment for the two of them to spend together because of her tsundere personality and her tendency to say one thing but mean another.

But to her surprise, when she arrived at the apartment entrance with Fushimi Makoto in a good mood, she froze on the spot.

Because at that moment, two beautiful figures were standing outside the door.

Those are Yukino and Nakano Nino.

What's going on?

Utaha was filled with questions.