Yukinoshita's Correction Method

Iwamoto's forehead, and in the blink of an eye, he unleashed several more combo attacks.

But Dong Yunshan had already adapted to his rhythm, using her physical abilities to overcome the obstacles while appearing unsteady and strained, which drew gasps of surprise.

"You're not here to give guidance, you're here to stomp on newbies." Dong Yunshan's smile widened. "People who strive for progress don't have time for this kind of thing, and most people who do this kind of thing... can't go any further."

The saying goes that playing against bad players will only make you worse. To improve, you need to play against stronger opponents to discover your weaknesses and correct them.

Many people, in pursuit of improving their chess skills, are even willing to spend a lot of money to hire experts to play with them.

Judo, which emphasizes "making good use of energy and achieving mutual benefit," follows a similar principle.

"Iwamoto- senpai..." Dong Yunshan stared into the other's furious eyes, "Having seen the cruelty of the outside world, choosing to return to your comfort zone is understandable. But... shouldn't your comfort zone be built on the suffering of others?"

"Shut up...!" Iwamoto's eyes widened, and he abruptly yanked Dong Yunshan. "You don't need to tell me things like this!"

Just as Dong Yunshan tensed up in resistance, Iwamoto gave her another sudden push, forcing her to lean back.

Then, he swept his hand along the inside of Dong Yunshan's knee, causing her center of gravity to shift further backward.

As Dong Yunshan retreated to adjust, Iwamoto's leg swept across his outer ankle, completely disrupting his balance.

With his hands clenched tightly, Iwamoto twisted his body, unleashing a burst of power from the ground.

Chapter 296 Fatal Misunderstanding

A feigned pull to disrupt, a real push to shake, Major Inner Reap to destabilize the balance, a small outer cut to destroy the balance, a long-planned combo technique culminates in a shoulder Shoulder Throw lifts the entire Dong Yunshan —experience my powerlessness!

Time seemed to slow down in an instant as Iwamoto watched Dong Yunshan fall headfirst to the ground.

Oh no!

Iwamoto's pupils suddenly contracted.

Normally, Dong Yunshan should have fallen backwards to the ground due to the force of his fall. Why did it end up in such a dangerous head-down position?

If Dong Yunshan is allowed to fall like this, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Without time to think, Iwamoto loosened Dong Yunshan's collar and reached out to try and catch the falling Dong Yunshan.

However, in that instant, Iwamoto felt a tightness in his chest.

Dong Yunshan actually grabbed his chest and completed a somersault.

I see...

Iwamoto realized this too late.

When he used the Shoulder Throw, Dong Yunshan jumped up, which is why he was headfirst.

In the blink of an eye, Dong Yunshan, who had been soaring into the air, landed steadily. He grabbed Iwamoto's collar with one hand and Iwamoto's cuff with the other, delivering a clean and swift Major Outer Reap.

Bang!

Iwamoto fell onto the tatami mat and heard the referee's voice.

"One, one! The match is over!"

Not only the referee, but even the audience was stunned for a while before they remembered to cheer. No one expected that such a cool and high-level move would occur in an entertainment-oriented judo competition.

"Maybe he practiced countless times in private..." some judo-savvy students whispered among themselves. "You can't do such a high somersault without the opponent's cooperation." "Did he jump early?" "No, he needed the senior's help to complete it." "After all, it's an exhibition match..." "That's true, but it's really cool!" "..."

Amidst enthusiastic applause, Dong Yunshan returned to the Service Club members, swept her sweat-drenched hair back, and winked triumphantly. "We won."

"Wow, that's amazing!" Yui Yuigahama, her palms sweating and her big eyes sparkling.

"So greasy..." Saki Kawasaki was speechless, expressing her true feelings about Dong Yunshan's winking and smiling gesture.

"Put your clothes on properly." Yukino Yukinoshita glared at Dong Yunshan, roughly pulling his judo uniform back up, covering his well-defined abs, which had been torn open during the match. "There should have been a more prudent strategy..."

"This one's cooler," Dong Yunshan chuckled, "And it's pretty safe too."

Yukino Yukinoshita narrowed her cold eyes slightly, her small hand reaching towards his waist.

Noticing the gazes of others, she withdrew her hand just before it touched them.

With a hint of resentment in her eyes, Yukino Yukinoshita scoffed, "Wait until we get home..."

The smile on Dong Yunshan's face vanished.

It transferred to the faces of Yui Yuigahama and Saki Kawasaki.

Komachi Hikigaya's gaze was complicated; she seemed about to speak several times, but then remained silent.

Seeing Yukino Yukinoshita packing her things, she was about to speak when someone called out to Dong Yunshan first.

"Shinonome..." Iwamoto's expression was as serious as before, but with a hint of relief. "Thank you."

"I should be thanking you," Dong Yunshan replied with a smile. "It seems... you've come to your senses?"

"Yes, I should have figured it out a long time ago... no, I should have figured it out a long time ago, but I only dare to admit it now." Iwamoto a deep breath. "The excellent me, after entering university, realized how ordinary my level of excellence really is."

I initially had the idea of working hard, but the harder I tried, the clearer the gap became.

Devastated, Iwamoto returned to Sobu High School, hoping to rediscover his original spirit and passion.

That's what he originally thought...

Ultimately, however, he became lost in the admiration of his junior.

They glorify past glories to cover up their present embarrassment.

Torture younger students to enjoy the illusion of power.

"I know perfectly well what I'm doing, but I'm unwilling to admit it. I know this kind of life can't continue, yet I'm still indulging in it." Iwamoto's smile was bitter. "Because once I choose to face all of this, I will have to confront even more problems that I don't know how to solve. I want a better future, but I'm even more afraid of losing the present, so afraid that... I've started to avoid the future I want."

Dong Yunshan's gaze faltered slightly, and she subconsciously looked in the direction of Yukino Yukinoshita.

He met her icy blue eyes.

Yukino Yukinoshita pursed her cherry lips slightly, and then... the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

"Everyone has moments like this..." Dong Yunshan smiled involuntarily. "The best time to face everything is either in the past or now."

"Not only are you physically strong, but you're also incredibly bright." Iwamoto looked at Dong Yunshan with deep emotion. "I didn't believe that Yukinoshita -senpai would take a liking to a junior and want to spar with you... But now it seems you are indeed outstanding—what's wrong?"

Halfway through his speech, Iwamoto suddenly realized that the atmosphere seemed a bit off.

"Um..." Yui Yuigahama asked cautiously, "The Yukinoshita- senpai' you're referring to is..."

"Haruno Yukinoshita- senpai." Iwamoto looked at Dong Yunshan with a puzzled expression. "Everyone says you two are dating, and they often see you on dates... Am I mistaken?"

"Ah..." Komachi Hikigaya clutched her head in pain.

She had thought for a long time about how to confirm this with Dong Yunshan, but Iwamoto just blurted it out.

And Yukino Yukinoshita was right next to her.

"This..." Yui Yuigahama's eyes darted around helplessly, "It must be a misunderstanding... right?"

"It's definitely a misunderstanding." Dong Yunshan forced a smile. "I..."

"I misunderstood." Yukino Yukinoshita's icy voice rang out, like a chilling wind. "I misunderstood many things."

"Little Yukino ..." Yui Yuigahama nervously grasped Yukino Yukinoshita's hand, "Yunshan, say something!"

"We're just business partners," Dong Yunshan sighed. "Didn't I say before? I was..."

"Helping a friend open a bubble tea shop." Yukino Yukinoshita stared at Dong Yunshan. "That's all you said."

Dong Yunshan met her gaze without flinching. "That's all you asked."

"Um... I heard it from someone else..." Iwamoto, somewhat flustered. "I didn't realize it was a rumor. I'm so sorry..."

"Iwamoto- senpai," Dong Yunshan raised her hand to signal him to stop, "This has nothing to do with you anymore."

Chapter 297 Unprecedented

Matters concerning the Service Club should naturally be resolved within the Service Club.

Under the worried gazes of Yui Yuigahama and Komachi Hikigaya Yui Yuigahama, Dong Yunshan and Yukino Yukinoshita nonchalantly finished up the game.

Saki Kawasaki also noticed the subtle tension between Dong Yunshan and Yukino Yukinoshita, but she wasn't as worried Komachi Hikigaya and Yui Yuigahama.

It's not like we're in the ambiguous stage of a relationship where things aren't even officially defined yet. What kind of conflict can compare to a breakup?

These two can still be inseparable after breaking up, so these little disagreements will just be like their usual bickering... right?

Saki Kawasaki skillfully mixed the drink, her gaze darting back and forth between Dong Yunshan and Yukino Yukinoshita on either side of the table.

Occasionally, a tense Yui Yuigahama and a worried Komachi Hikigaya flash by.

The air was thick with a sense of oppression that the Service Club had never experienced before.

Like the calm before a storm, a terrifying stillness brews a tempestuous tempest.

A drink was prepared, but still no one spoke.

Saki Kawasaki looked at the Dong Yunshan.

Dong Yunshan leaned back in his chair, his pen flying up and down, spinning incessantly between his fingers.

Saki Kawasaki looks at Yukino Yukinoshita.

Yukino Yukinoshita sat upright, her arms crossed in front of her, her eyes closed.

They don't seem like the type to drink beverages.

Yui Yuigahama was restless, wanting to avoid the situation on one hand, but also worried that if she wasn't there, Dong Yunshan and Yukino Yukinoshita would start arguing and cause a huge scene.

Komachi Hikigaya racked her brains for a solution, and her gaze suddenly met Saki Kawasaki's lazy eyes.

Saki Kawasaki pushed the drink over and started mixing the next one.

"...Thank you." Komachi Hikigaya picked up her cup and took a small sip; the cool, sweet taste calmed her down a little.

"Komachi," Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly opened her eyes, "You have something to say to him, don't you?"

"Huh? Ah..." Komachi Hikigaya looked at Dong Yunshan.

Dong Yunshan turned her head. "What do you want to say to me?"

"Now..." Komachi Hikigaya blinked, "Shall we talk about it?"

"It's better to clarify some things sooner rather than later," Yukino Yukinoshita, looking at the ground in front of her. "To avoid unnecessary misunderstandings over time."

"There's nothing I can't say, and nothing I can't ask." Dong Yunshan tapped her temples lightly with two fingers together. "I don't want to publicize what I've done, nor do I want people to misunderstand that I'm hiding something."

"Why do I have this weird sense of déjà vu..." Komachi Hikigaya muttered softly. "Um... Yunshan, there were rumors among the upperclassmen that you and Yukinoshita were dating. I initially thought it was Yukino... but then I found out it was Haruno Yukinoshita- senpai, and someone even saw you two on a date..."

"We were just discussing some business matters at the coffee shop," Dong Yunshan said with a slight smirk. "There's no need to even deny such baseless rumors."

"Yes...that's right!" Yui Yuigahama forced a smile and interjected, "It's just a normal business collaboration."

Yukino Yukinoshita corrected, "It should be a confidential business collaboration."

Yui Yuigahama's expression froze. "Little Yukino..."

Dong Yunshan paused in her tapping of her temple. "Even if it's not a secret, there's no need to publicize it so widely."

Yui Yuigahama was on the verge of tears. "Yunshan..."

Saki Kawasaki pushed the prepared drink toward Yui Yuigahama.

"...Thank you." Yui Yuigahama took a sip, her cheeks puffed out, looking aggrieved.

Komachi Hikigaya coughed twice, trying to make her voice lighter. "Yunshan, why didn't you tell Yukino about your collaboration with Haruno Yukinoshita- senpai?"

"Because I didn't initially plan to collaborate with Haruno Yukinoshita- senpai, she was the one who approached me," Dong Yunshan pointed out the key point, "As for what happened afterward... no one has asked me about it."

Indeed... Saki Kawasaki nodded.

Unlike the others, she has some connection to the milk tea shop that Dong Yunshan is going to open.

The drinks I've been practicing lately are all preparations for that milk tea shop.

But she didn't ask for any more details.

The reason is simple: although she worked as a bartender for a period of time, Saki Kawasaki always considered herself a student.

She always felt that these business collaborations had nothing to do with her.

Although they had developed a connection, she wasn't particularly curious.

Just like when she was a bartender, she wouldn't idly ask the boss if there were any partners.

When others learned that Dong Yunshan was helping a friend open a shop, they had similar thoughts.