My Passion Has Cooled!

When Sakayanagi Arisu looked up again, she was still looking up at Makoto Nishikado, but her eyes were different.

"Instruction? Why would you say that?"

Makoto Nishikado did not understand.

He had thought he had teased the cat until its fur stood on end and was just about to stop.

Sakayanagi Arisu's physical condition was not good; harvesting her emotional value could not be done like reaping leeks—he had to be gentle and cherish the delicate.

It was just that her current reaction was truly somewhat unusual.

"I once thought that my self-cultivation had reached a level where I would not easily get angry, but I did not expect to be easily defeated by you, classmate."

Sakayanagi Arisu's tone carried a hint of self-mockery, but even more so, joy.

She believed she was a genius, everyone believed she was a genius, and not just an ordinary kind of genius.

Once she grew up, she was destined to tower over 99% of the people in this world.

Except for her frail and sickly body, everything about her was perfect.

And as a leader who stood above others, not letting joy or anger show on one's face was the most basic quality.

Once, Sakayanagi Arisu believed she had reached the state of remaining calm even if Mount Tai collapsed before her in this regard.

But at this very moment, facing a strange student from the same grade, her heartstrings had been plucked with such ease.

That Makoto Nishikado could make her angry so easily—was this not also an incredible talent?

Today, she had encountered another genius worth defeating.

"In the aspect of making people angry, you are truly a genius, classmate. Would you be willing to introduce yourself?"

Sakayanagi Arisu returned to her initial elegance.

Her eyes were filled with aggression and joy.

She was joyful for having met a worthy prey!

Seeing that Sakayanagi Arisu's gaze was so frightening, Makoto Nishikado also restrained his smile.

"My cute childhood friend, do you not recognize me?"

"I am Ayanokoji Kiyotaka from Class D of the first year. It has been 8 years and 243 days since we last met."

Childhood friend? Class D of the first year? Ayanokoji Kiyotaka? 8 years and 243 days?

How did it all sound like a lie?

Sakayanagi Arisu thought seriously and recalled carefully.

Soon, she realized she was being teased again.

But this time, Sakayanagi Arisu did not get angry.

"I do remember the surname Ayanokoji, but I have absolutely no impression of your face. This classmate, is your surname really Ayanokoji?"

Sakayanagi Arisu smiled elegantly and calmly, her eyes staring deeply at Makoto Nishikado.

[Triggered Sakayanagi Arisu's emotions, obtained 9 points of emotional value.]

Seeing the system prompt, Makoto Nishikado shuddered and immediately felt bored.

Why was this child as annoying as Ayanokoji Kiyotaka?

Giving such a measly amount at once—wasn't this just insulting him?

Originally, in Makoto Nishikado's speculation, Sakayanagi Arisu would definitely get angry, and then he would accept Sakayanagi Arisu's challenge on the spot.

That wouldn't work now.

His enthusiasm had cooled!

"Because that was a pseudonym, but if you go and investigate, you will know that this name is my apology."

Unable to get emotional points, Makoto Nishikado also planned to withdraw.

Little Princess Sakayanagi really couldn't handle being teased at all.

He had just started to get a feel for it, and she had already flipped the table.

She really couldn't play!

"This classmate, are you leaving now?"

Sakayanagi Arisu's eyes became even more dangerous.

She did not reach out to stop him.

But if Makoto Nishikado really left now, she couldn't say for sure what she would do.

"Little princess, if what happened just now offended you, then I'll make a heart for you!"

Makoto Nishikado stopped in his tracks, turned around, and used his thumb and index finger to cross them into a heart shape.

Whether it was her personality, her appearance, or her long silver-white hair, he liked Little Princess Sakayanagi very much.

If the little princess's mood had truly turned sour, Makoto Nishikado would be willing to stay and coax her into a better mood.

However, Makoto Nishikado glanced at the system notification.

[Triggered Sakayanagi Arisu's emotions, obtained 22 emotion points.]

Not fun at all!

She wasn't actually angry in the slightest!

Just like Brother Lu in the novels, with so much internal monologue, yet it all turned out to be fake.

I'm in despair; I'm in despair at this world filled with fake emotions!

Makoto Nishikado decided to leave this place that made him sad.

"Classmate, after stirring my heart, do you intend to just leave it be and walk away?"

Sakayanagi Arisu's eyes narrowed into a dangerous arc.

She liked the nickname "Little Princess," and she liked the heart-shaped hand gesture Makoto Nishikado made, but she really didn't like his attitude.

Since he had ignited the fire in her heart, he should be responsible until the end.

If he just retreated like this, she would truly be angry.

"There will be plenty of time in the future. If the Little Princess wants to face off against me, I will accept it all, but not today."

Makoto Nishikado turned around again, waving goodbye with a smile.

Next time they met, if Sakayanagi Arisu's emotional fluctuations were still this small, then he could accept the challenge.

Running away wasn't an option.

However, he was still looking forward to Sakayanagi Arisu having stronger emotional fluctuations like she did at the beginning.

Otherwise, he really couldn't muster any interest.

"Then goodbye, classmate."

Seeing him wave, Sakayanagi Arisu also reached out and gave a light wave.

Since Makoto Nishikado had given his word, she certainly wouldn't be in a rush.

"In the end, you didn't even tell me your name."

Sakayanagi Arisu watched as Makoto Nishikado walked toward the girl who had stolen the beer earlier.

Makoto Nishikado didn't tell her his name; he was likely testing her capabilities.

Once she subdued that girl who stole the beer and gained a loyal subordinate she could use with peace of mind, inquiring about Makoto Nishikado's basic information would be a breeze.

The greater Sakayanagi Arisu's own abilities were, and the more capable the "puppy" she recruited was, the shorter the time it would take to find Makoto Nishikado.

Therefore, this was a test of her personal ability.

If the answer she provided was perfect enough, the other party would also bring out their true full strength to fight.

(Makoto Nishikado: Actually, I'm not that chuunibyou.)

"Hmph, someone of this level should at least be in Class 1-B."

Sakayanagi Arisu was quite certain.

Although she had just entered this school and hadn't received any information about it from her father, the Chairman, beforehand.

But she was smart enough; she was a genius among geniuses.

Based solely on the information she learned today, she could make some judgments.

With Makoto Nishikado's level, if he hadn't entered Class 1-A, then he must be a student in Class 1-B.

Barring any accidents, he was definitely the class leader of Class 1-B.

If someone of his level had fallen into Class C or Class D, Sakayanagi Arisu would be unable to accept it.

At that point, she would definitely report it to the Chairman and have the school thoroughly investigate the admissions office.

"How truly excessive. After stirring me up, he actually wants to go and stir up my puppy."

Sakayanagi Arisu recovered from her combat state, her heart filled with the restlessness of unfulfilled desires.

If she had known, she wouldn't have been so magnanimous in letting him go.

What a truly unscrupulous scumbag!

[Triggered Sakayanagi Arisu's emotions, obtained 5622 emotion points.]

"Huh? The Little Princess really is fickle."