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"You had that same look on your face last time you messed with Sawako-sensei."

"I feel like Luo Yu never does anything good when he makes that face."

Although Luo Yu heard the girls whispering, he paid them no mind and continued speaking to Hayato Hayama, "I saw it myself. After you left, the three of them didn't say a single word to each other. They were just like strangers who had just met."

Chapter 43: Commission Completed

"To them, only Hayama-senpai is a friend. Everyone else is just a friend of a friend," Luo Yu said, taking a sip of tea. "So, to avoid getting kicked out during the career exploration, getting rid of a stranger you're not very familiar with is a perfectly normal thing to do, right?"

"Even so, you haven't explained why the culprit is Ooka," Yukino Yukinoshita pressed, seizing on the key point.

"It's because he was the subject of the least amount of gossip. Compared to the other two, who got into fights with people from other schools and were dating three people at once, he just took out the ace of another school. Maybe his teammates even admire him for it. Strictly speaking, this news didn't cause him any real damage, unlike the other two." Luo Yu finished his tea. "However, this is just my guess. As for whether it's really him, that's up to you to determine. Tsumu-tsumu, could you refill my teacup, please?"

"Okay~"

Tsumugi Kotobuki came over and poured Luo Yu a fresh cup of tea.

"What you're saying does have some logic to it," Yukino Yukinoshita mused for a moment before turning to Hachiman Hikigaya and Yui Yuigahama. "You two are his classmates. Can you find an opportunity to confirm it?"

"While Yukino-senpai's desire to find the culprit is admirable," Luo Yu interrupted Yukino Yukinoshita, speaking to Hayato Hayama, "Hayama-senpai initially just wanted to resolve this incident, not find the culprit, right?"

"Uh, yes," Hayato Hayama replied, momentarily stunned.

"What else do you want to say, Luo Yu-kun?" Yukino Yukinoshita also asked.

"I just want to say that I've thought of a method that perfectly fits Hayama-senpai's requirements," Luo Yu replied with a smile.

Hearing this, Hayato Hayama asked eagerly, "What is the method?"

"Just as we discussed, to resolve this matter, we must address the root cause. We've been assuming the root cause is the culprit."

Yukino Yukinoshita: "Isn't it?"

Although Yukino Yukinoshita disrupted his flow, Luo Yu continued, "Yukino-senpai, your thinking isn't wrong, but the true root cause is Hayama-senpai."

"Me?" Hayato Hayama looked very confused.

"Yes, it's you, Hayama-senpai. The reason this happened is that they all wanted to be in a group with you for the career exploration. So, as long as you refuse to form a group with the three of them, they naturally won't have a reason to target anyone else. How about it, Hayama-senpai, would you consider it?"

"I'll think about it carefully when I get back. Thank you all for today, especially you, Luo Yu-kouhai."

After thanking everyone, Hayato Hayama left the activity room.

"Do you think he'll use your method?"

After Hayato Hayama left, Hachiman Hikigaya asked Luo Yu.

"He will," Luo Yu answered confidently. "After all, he's the universally liked Hayama."

"The universally liked Hayama?" Yukino Yukinoshita interjected. "That description is quite accurate."

"Do you dislike Hayama-senpai with that description?" Hachiman Hikigaya asked.

"I can't say I dislike Hayama-senpai's personality," but I definitely don't like him either. It doesn't matter to me, though, since he's just a stranger.

Evening.

At Luo Yu's villa.

Luo Yu and Mashiro were both working on their respective tasks.

"Sunshine, cheerful big boy, sunshine, cheerful big boy."

A ringtone broke the peaceful atmosphere.

Luo Yu picked up his phone and looked at the caller ID. Why is he calling again? He answered, "Hello, Dad. What do you need me to do this time?"

Luo Xingchen: "Golden Week is coming up soon. Do you have any plans?"

Golden Week is almost here. Time flies. But I don't really have any plans for Golden Week.

Luo Yu thought carefully and confirmed he had no other arrangements for Golden Week.

He replied, "I don't have any plans yet. What's up?"

Luo Xingchen: "Since you don't have any plans, why don't you come back and spend this Golden Week with us? Your mother misses you. Oh, and bring Mashiro too."

Luo Yu: "Just say you want me to come home. It's not like I won't. I'm coming back for Golden Week, right? And I have to bring Mashiro? Is there anything else?"

Luo Xingchen: "Your tone sounds a little unwelcoming. Never mind, this is the only reason I called. Alright, I'm hanging up. You're busy."

Hearing the dial tone from the other end, Luo Yu also put down his phone.

I have a feeling Dad's reason for calling me back isn't that simple. But it doesn't matter. He can only trick me so much. I'll see how he plans to trick me. Of course, it would be best if he didn't. But knowing my dad, the chances of him not tricking me are too slim.

After thinking it through, Luo Yu said to Mashiro, "Mashiro, do you want to come home with me for Golden Week?"

"Home?" Mashiro asked with a hint of confusion.

"Yeah, my home. My parents want to meet you."

"Daddy, Mommy!" Mashiro's eyes seemed to light up a little.

"You should call them Uncle and Aunt," Luo Yu said, shaking his head helplessly. "So, do you want to come with me?"

"I want to go!"

Mashiro stated decisively.

Just like that, Luo Yu set the plan for his May Day holiday trip home.

In the club room.

Luo Yu was chatting with Hachiman Hikigaya.

Luo Yu: "How did that last request go?"

Hachiman Hikigaya: "What request?"

Luo Yu: "Hayama Hayato's request, how was it? Did he use that method?"

Hachiman Hikigaya: "Didn't you call him senpai? Why are you calling him by his name here?"

Luo Yu: "He's not here, so why should I call him senpai?"

Hachiman Hikigaya gave the man beside him, who was a match for him in some ways, a deep look and continued, "He did. In the end, Hayama and I were in one group, and those three formed another. It looks like they became good friends."

"What cheap friends," Luo Yu scoffed. "Alright, I know what I needed to know. I'm heading back."

He patted Hachiman Hikigaya's shoulder in farewell, and Luo Yu returned to the Light Music Club's small circle.

As soon as he sat down, he heard the girls discussing the May Day Golden Week holiday.

"Everyone, do you have any plans for Golden Week?" Ritsu Tainaka started the conversation.

"Speaking of which, Golden Week is indeed coming up soon," Mio Akiyama followed.

"I'll probably just lie around at home," Yui Hirasawa said, munching on cake.

They could totally picture that!

The girls looked at Yui Hirasawa, who was ready to become a shut-in, with deadpan expressions.

You're really working hard, Yui!

"Why don't we go on a training camp?" Mio Akiyama suddenly suggested.

"A training camp?"

Chapter 44: An Unexpected Encounter

"Yes, a training camp," Mio Akiyama explained, seeing everyone's confused expressions. "Since Golden Week is long enough, we can practice together properly."

"Mio, sorry to interrupt," Luo Yu cut off the increasingly excited Mio Akiyama. "While a training camp sounds great, I already have plans for this Golden Week. I'm going home."

"Eh!" Mio Akiyama looked at Luo Yu in disbelief.

"Actually, I have plans for Golden Week too," Tsumugi Kotobuki added, twisting the knife.

"No way? Even you, Tsumu-tsumu..." Mio Akiyama looked at Tsumugi Kotobuki with a betrayed expression.

Tsumugi Kotobuki clasped her hands together and apologized, "I'm truly sorry. My family wants me to attend a banquet during Golden Week, so I really don't have time."

And so, the Light Music Club's first training camp plan died in its cradle.

Weekend.

Luo Yu was sitting in a cafe, drinking black tea.

"I didn't expect this cafe to have black tea. Although it's not as good as what Tsumu-tsumu makes, it'll do," Luo Yu said after taking a sip, then asked Mashiro beside him, "Mashiro, did your editor say when she's coming?"

"Ayano said she'll be here shortly," Mashiro replied, looking at her phone.

Not long after, a short-haired woman in a women's suit sat down opposite Luo Yu and Mashiro.

"Sorry I'm late, there was traffic," the newcomer apologized. "I'm Ayano Iida, Mashiro's manga editor."

"It's fine, I'm Luo Yu," Luo Yu introduced himself. "I'm Mashiro's guardian, for now?"

"I know, you must be Teacher Meng Yu," Ayano Iida said. "Honestly, when Mashiro said she wanted to draw a manga adaptation of the Flame Chasers, I was really surprised. After all, there was never any news about Teacher Meng Yu adapting the Flame Chasers into a manga."

Luo Yu: "Now you know, don't you?"

Ayano Iida: "I also didn't expect Mashiro to know Teacher Meng Yu."

"We've known each other since we were kids."

Ayano Iida: "So, Teacher Meng Yu, have you really decided to let Mashiro draw the Flame Chasers manga?"

Luo Yu looked at Mashiro.

"I want to draw it!"

Mashiro answered with unwavering determination.

"See, isn't the answer obvious?" Luo Yu said to Ayano Iida with a smile.

"Alright, I'm really impressed by you two," Ayano Iida sighed.

Next, Ayano Iida and Luo Yu discussed various issues regarding the Flame Chasers manga adaptation, such as copyrights and profit sharing.

"Teacher Meng Yu, you're truly amazing," Ayano Iida remarked after signing the contract. "You don't seem like a high school student at all."

Luo Yu merely took a sip of his black tea, smiling without a word.

"Now that our work is done, let's talk about personal matters," Ayano Iida said with a playful smile. "Mr. Meng Yu, what do you think of Mashiro? She's a real beauty, you know. I heard you live together, so, have you made a move yet?"

"Instead of worrying about Mashiro and my life, Miss Iida, you should focus on yourself. You're not married yet, are you? You're not exactly young anymore," Luo Yu replied without holding back.

Ayano Iida forced a smile and said, "Mr. Meng Yu, you're really not very cute."

Luo Yu put down his teacup and said, "I don't need to be cute to an old hag who gossips about other people's lives." He then picked up his teacup and looked out the window, ignoring Ayano Iida.

"Old hag! How dare you say that!"

Veins bulged on Ayano Iida's forehead. Seeing that Luo Yu was no longer paying attention to her, she could only swallow her anger. She turned to talk with Mashiro.

Hmm? Who is that?

Luo Yu suddenly noticed familiar people appearing before him.

Hachiman and Hina? What are they doing here? And who's next to them?

It's Komachi.

Seeing the ahoge on the girl's head, identical to Hachiman Hikigaya's, Luo Yu confirmed the girl's identity.

This combination... this is going to be interesting!

Luo Yu immediately stood up and said to Ayano Iida and Mashiro, "Excuse me, I have to go. Miss Iida, could I trouble you to see Mashiro home later?"

Ayano Iida: "Oh, I don't mind. Mashiro, what about you?"