Ryuen: This Is the Shuichi Kanda I Want to Take Down!

"What an idiot! I also plan to marry Kaoru."

As Miyake and Hasebe started chatting, the topic gradually shifted from dating upperclassmen to when they would get married, and then from getting married right after graduation to how many children they would have.

Akito it, why are you even paying attention to her?

Wait, why do I get the feeling you're really enjoying yourself, you jerk!

"I'm thirsty after talking so much, I'll go get myself a refill of coffee."

"Is it the kind with a cup full of sugar again?"

"Of course you need sugar to keep you going while studying! That's exactly what Xiuxiu said, and I just don't understand people who drink black coffee."

As he spoke, Hasebe grabbed the cup from the table and prepared to go to the counter. However, when he stood up and walked forward, he accidentally tripped over Shuichi Kanda was placed at his feet, and the cup in his hand fell to the ground.

He then fell headlong into the path of Shuichi Kanda, who was standing opposite him.

"Ouch!"

With a scream, Shuichi Kanda instinctively raised his head and saw Haruka lunging at him.

Then, everything went dark before Shuichi Kanda's eyes.

What has blinded me!?

At the same time, a fragrance wafted into my nostrils.

What's blocking my nose!?

It's soft and warm...

"Oh, Haruka, are you alright?"

However, Shuichi Kanda's sight was soon restored.

Indeed, all the beautiful memories are just yesterday's indulgence...

"Haruka, are you alright?"

"Uh, I'm fine."

Sakura, who was standing nearby, helped Hasebe up and then offered him words of comfort and concern.

Hasebe, who was usually so carefree, was now somewhat silent, and his face was flushed.

"I'll go get a refill..."

Seemingly remembering his original purpose, Hasebe looked at his hands, which were empty.

Huh? Where's my cup?

Click!

The sound coming from not far away drew Hasebe's attention, and he saw that the cup that had fallen to the ground earlier was now flattened by a foot.

"You guys seem to be having a lot of fun, let us join in!"

Upon hearing the voice, Shuichi Kanda calmly put away what he had been doing and then looked in that direction.

What are you doing here?

Shuichi Kanda turned his head and saw Ryuen appear in the coffee shop with Ishizaki, Komiya, and Kondo.

"It's nothing, I just saw someone I know and came to say hello."

Ryuen strode toward Shuichi Kanda.

"You'd be better off using this time to review your lessons. I heard that your Class C hasn't been reviewing at all."

"It's just a small test, don't worry about it."

Ryuen completely disregarded Shuichi Kanda's well-intentioned reminder.

"But I recently discovered something interesting."

As they were talking, Ryuen had already walked to Shuichi Kanda's side, then placed his hand on the back of the sofa behind Shuichi Kanda, and then leaned down.

"Interesting?" Shuichi Kanda raised an eyebrow. "If you call something interesting, why don't you tell me about it so I can hear it too?"

"Of course." Ryuen grinned. "I found a sticker-shaped listening device under the teacher's podium in our classroom a while ago. Did you do it?"

Sticker-type listening device?

What is that?

Shuichi Kanda immediately frowned; he didn't recall ever buying something like that.

"Not you?"

"What nonsense are you talking about? How could I do something so despicable and shameless? I'm not you."

Shuichi Kanda retorted with dissatisfaction.

"Heh, who can say for sure? Didn't you overhear what I was saying on the ship?"

Ryuen scoffed, not believing Shuichi Kanda's story at all. He thought Kanda was just like him, a guy who always talked nonsense.

"Oh, that wasn't eavesdropping," Shuichi Kanda smiled. "If you're trying to find out who planted some kind of listening device in your class, then I'm sorry, it wasn't me. With my reputation, I have no reason to lie about this."

"Who would believe the words of an enemy like you, Ryuen? I think it's best to teach him a lesson."

Ishizaki, standing behind Ryuen, immediately offered a suggestion to Ryuen.

"Shut up, Ishizaki. Do I need you to teach me how to do things?"

"I'm so sorry, it's just that Kanda's attitude was really..."

"While I don't dislike impulsive idiots, you'd better behave yourself for now. There are cameras everywhere, and students and shop assistants from all grades are here too. Don't forget how Class A lost those two hundred points last semester."

"Yes..."

Then Ryuen stood up.

"Whether you did it or not, I'll come back to you after this exam."

With that, Ryuen prepared to leave with his men.

"Hey! Why did you step on my cup?"

"It rolled to my feet, I thought you'd dropped it, no need to thank me."

With that, he led Ishizaki and the other two away in a swagger.

"Forget it, Hasebe. How could you possibly make a barbarian apologize?"

After seeing Ryuen leave, Miyake breathed a sigh of relief. He had been on guard against Ryuen suddenly making a move.

Although the chances are slim, it's not entirely impossible.

"That wretched San-san, why didn't you say anything to him just now?"

"Has Shuichi already said so? I'm not going to join in the fun," Miyake said matter-of-factly. "Besides, I'm keeping an eye on Ryuen for a sudden attack."

He knew that although Shuichi Kanda was sometimes very strong in combat, he was not very durable. So although he didn't need to protect his safety, he would still need to step in if anything happened.

After the farce ended, Shuichi Kanda lost all interest in continuing his work.

"It's about time we headed back. Or do you want another cup of horribly sweet coffee, Hasebe?" Shuichi Kanda picked up his schoolbag from the floor and put his textbooks away from the table.

"Then let's go back. There's no way to get a refill if we drink any more, so let's just forget about it."

The two engaged in a casual conversation, seemingly oblivious to the slightly awkward moment that had just occurred.

"Isn't Akito going to club activities today?"

"It's already this late, it should be basically over by now. I've already messaged Xun to let her know."

"Tsk tsk tsk, this is effectively utilizing nepotism."

"What nepotism? Shuichi's words are really rude."

In response to Shuichi Kanda's teasing, Miyake retorted without holding back.

"Honest advice is hard to hear, but it's beneficial. I'm just telling the truth."

"Yes, yes, I know you're the most knowledgeable."

Miyake immediately surrendered.

"You two really get along well."

Hasebe Haruka looked on with envy as she watched Shuichi Kanda and Akito Miyake chatting and joking without any restraint.

"Yes, we were each other's first friends after coming to this school, not counting Hirata."

"Then take me with you, and Airi too." Hasebe Haruka pulled Sakura Airi over, her face full of anticipation.

"I'm fine with it." Miyake didn't refuse, but instead looked at Shuichi Kanda was standing to the side.

"If you could stop calling me 'Xiuxiu,' I wouldn't mind considering it."

"Then please guide me, Xiuxiu! And San-san too."

Are you deaf or something?! And you're still Xiuxiu!

"Just call me by my name, don't let me hear that name again."

"Tch, Shuichi's so stingy." Hasebe, seeing Shuichi Kanda's displeased expression, finally gave in. "Then you guys can just call me by my name, and Airi too."

"Please, please guide me, Akito, Xiu, Xiuyi."

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Damn, the other one stopped calling, and now you're starting again, aren't you!?

Shuichi Kanda was certainly not angry about this, but because of Kushida's situation, Shuichi Kanda felt that he couldn't be too indulgent towards girls, otherwise who knew what would happen later.

Therefore, Shuichi Kanda firmly refused to accept Haruka's nickname.

Even after receiving a perk, Shuichi Kanda remained unmoved!

Chapter 208 Ryuen: This is the Shuichi Kanda I really want to kill!

Time flies, and November has passed in the blink of an eye. It's Friday, December 1st, and there are only three days left until the Final Exam next Monday.

The official exam is on Friday. Class D's study group has been progressing very well recently, and according to Hirata and Horikita, no one will fall behind in this exam.

After resolving her inner conflict Kushida Kikyo was in a good mood every day, and it seemed as if her Inner Personality was about to disappear.

Meanwhile, over the course of the past month, Ryuen had been constantly gathering intelligence on Class D, seemingly trying to find out who had planted the bugging device in Class C.

Shuichi Kanda was also curious about this matter, because he wanted to know who had inexplicably taken the blame for him.

However, the scope is too broad, and he can't be sure who to choose. There are many first-year students who dislike Ryuen, and even quite a few in his own class, so anyone could be a candidate.

At the Shuichi Kanda did not choose to claim the items immediately. Instead, he accumulated the number of times he could receive them, planning to claim them all at once next month or a few months later when he had accumulated enough.

After all, the props distributed the previous two times, especially the last time, were simply terrible.

Does the Time TV's battery last for one hour?

Shuichi Kanda simply chuckled.

Moreover, the plan is progressing smoothly. Karuizawa obtained the test questions from Horikita and has already handed them over to Ryuen.

Because Horikita always believed that Kushida was the traitor to the class, and Kushida never denied it, Horikita lowered her guard after the bet was made, allowing Karuizawa to succeed.

Shuichi Kanda didn't know how to comment on this.

Is Karuizawa just too amazing?

Or is Horikita Suzune just too stupid?

I believe everyone has their own internal standard.

Because they obtained the test papers from Horikita, the Ryuen class didn't study seriously at all. Although they could sometimes see students from Class C in cafes or libraries, there were only a few of them.

Is this guy really that confident?

Sure enough, his victory at the previous Sports Festival completely blinded him.

How can a ruler not be careful?

Shuichi Kanda initially thought highly of Ryuen, but now Shuichi Kanda is very disappointed in him.

Since you can no longer bring me any joy, I'll just kill you. I hope you won't resent me.