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Chapter 289 - 152. School Trip (1)_2

Chapter 289: 152. School Trip (1)_2

Under his control, Link became increasingly valiant: plains, deserts, mountains, jungles—he left a trail of dead across the Hyrule Continent.

Dragons became mere tools for making money; centaurs were turned into armories; the never-dimming light of the Grandmaster Sword in his hand illuminated the wilderness.

The monsters died over and over again, but Dubian Che never did go to save the princess.

This game was far from over.

"Knock knock knock." There was a sound of knocking at the door.

It was quite rare; judging by the time, the Human Observation Department probably hadn’t had visitors for about two months.

"Come in," Kiyono Lin replied indifferently.

"Sorry for the intrusion." With a cautious greeting, Ichiki Aoi, Hanaoka Asako, and Yuzao Haomei walked in.

Jiutiao Meijie showed no reaction.

Dubian Che wasn’t interested in them either; he maneuvered Link, holding an electric weapon, to go fish in the lake with electricity.

Kiyono Lin placed the hardcover book she was holding upside down on the table and poured tea for them with disposable cups.

"Thank you." The three quickly expressed their gratitude and then sat down in a row at the zelkova table.

"Is something the matter?" asked Kiyono Lin. "If it’s about continuing to serve as an advisor to the Wind Instrument Club, my answer will not change."

"No, no," Ichiki hurriedly denied, afraid of being misunderstood.

Yuzao Haomei and Hanaoka Asako, however, looked disappointed.

Ichiki glanced over at the sofa area, paused, and then continued, "It’s about me and Mayi."

"Did the confession fail?"

"No, no, no," fearing it a bad omen, Ichiki denied even more vehemently than before, shaking her head vigorously.

"Was it successful?" Kiyono Lin picked up her teacup, blew away the white steam, and carefully touched her soft lips to the edge of the cup, sipping a tiny amount.

"It’s not that either."

"Then what is it?"

Ichiki explained in a low voice, "I haven’t confessed yet."

"If I remember correctly, Ichiki, didn’t you tell me before that as long as you got the national gold, you would confess to Mayi?" Kiyono Lin asked, puzzled.

"...I got scared."

"Foolish," Kiyono Lin put down her teacup, providing an unvarnished opinion, "All the effort you’ve made was to convey your feelings, wasn’t it? Why aren’t you seizing the last opportunity before Mayi steps down?"

Even used to getting scolded by Kiyono Lin because of wind music competitions, Ichiki couldn’t help but shiver subconsciously.

Hanaoka Asako quickly explained, "Ichiki is too concerned, afraid that after confessing, she wouldn’t even be able to be friends with Mayi anymore, so she’s hesitant and afraid to confess!"

"That’s right, Kiyono, please don’t blame her!" Yuzao Haomei chimed in, trying to advocate for her.

"I’m not blaming her, just expressing my opinion on this matter," replied Kiyono Lin with her typically indifferent expression.

The four months spent with the Wind Instrument Club had not made her any closer to them.

Yuzao Haomei and Hanaoka Asako were both taken aback by her expression.

Not knowing whether to believe that Kiyono Lin never lies, or simply not believing in her truthfulness, they thought she was really angry.

Kiyono Lin ignored what they thought and asked Ichiki, "The opportunity has already passed, and it’s useless to regret it now. What are you planning to do next?"

"There’s still one more chance!" Ichiki quickly said. "It’s almost November, and according to the school’s usual practice, there’s going to be a school trip!"

"You plan to confess during the school trip?"

"Yes!" Ichiki nodded. "I asked a lot of seniors, and they said a lot of couples took the school trip as an opportunity to deepen their relationship, and then ended up together."

"But as far as I know, the destination of the school trip is decided by class vote. Can you be sure you’ll go to the same place as Mayi?"

"No problem! Please rest assured, Kiyono! As long as I tell everyone in my class that I want to confess to a boy in Mayi’s class, they will surely help me!"

Based on her long experience with human observation, high school students were indeed "warm-hearted."

Kiyono Lin nodded, "Since you, Ichiki, have already decided for yourself, why come to the Human Observation Department this time?"

"Do you remember what we talked about before, Kiyono? To choose a place that Mayi likes to confess."

"Uh-huh. Have you found out?"

"No. Mayi rarely talks to me about personal matters; she’s been preparing for the national competition all this time," Ichiki said, sounding dejected. "So, I want to ask for your help. If it’s really not possible, please help me create an opportunity to confess during the school trip. This time I will muster up the courage, please!"

Kiyono Lin shook her head, "It’s not that I don’t want to help you, but since each class goes to different travel destinations, I really can’t do anything."

"Leave that to me!" said Yuzao Haomei, who was in the same class. "I just have to say the word, and the boys will definitely follow my vote!"

"I, I can’t do it, but I will try my best to get everyone I know to vote for the same place," Hanaoka Asako said, clutching her small fists tightly, struggling to speak.

"In that case..." Kiyono Lin’s slender fingers propped her chin, pondering, "If I can confirm that it’s the same place, I will provide as much help as I can."

"Really?! Thank you so much, Kiyono!" Ichiki Aoi exclaimed excitedly.

Kiyono Lin lifted her head, her gaze intently fixed on the other person: "No matter how much help I offer, if you don’t have enough resolve, nothing will progress."

"Don’t worry! This time I definitely won’t back down... after all, this really is the last chance."

"You could also just wait until graduation day," said Dubian Che, who had his game controller snatched away by Jiutiao Meijie because watching him fish was too boring.

"..." Ichiki Aoi, Hanaoka Asako, and Yuzao Haomei had no idea what to say.

Kiyono Lin’s gaze shot toward Dubian Che: "You are also a member of the Human Observation Department, you should come and help when the time comes."

"...Wait, no, it doesn’t count what I say about where our class goes."

Kiyono Lin withdrew her gaze, with no intention of listening to his defense.

She said to Ichiki Aoi, "It’s up to you all to inquire about where Mayi Asuka’s class will go on their trip."

"Okay! Then we’ll take our leave now!"

Dubian Che: "No, my opinion..."

As if they hadn’t heard him, the three closed the door behind them, their footsteps gradually fading away;

Kiyono Lin’s right hand flipped through a hardcover book while her left hand held a teacup, sipping her tea expressionlessly;

As for Jiutiao Meijie on her lap, she also stayed silent for some reason.

Based on the knowledge Dubian Che learned from books like "Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus," "The Five Love Languages," "Choice in Lovelife," "Psychology of Wealthy Women," and others, Jiutiao Meijie’s silence wasn’t because she didn’t care, but because she was giving him a chance to make his own choice.

Choose something that pleases her, and naturally, there would be no issue; if not satisfied...

Dubian Che could only say, "If it’s the same place, as a member, I am obliged to help. If it’s not, don’t blame me for slacking off."

...

The sounds of flipping pages and pressing game controller buttons seemed to have barely managed to keep the two ladies temporarily satisfied.

He had thought that after the Wind Music competition was over, he could enjoy a peaceful school life, but instead, he was immediately caught up in a new predicament.

On one side was his girlfriend, on the other was his best friend, a beauty who in all aspects except for her chest was no less stunning than his girlfriend—and she had even nicer legs.

The key issue was that the relationship between the two of them was very tricky, as they couldn’t stand each other.

Fickleness is in human nature, but since Dubian Che had chosen Jiutiao Meijie, he wouldn’t flirt with other girls—Mayi was an exception for unavoidable reasons.

The expression on her face when she invited him to jump off the Skytree Tower was definitely not just talk.

For his own sake and for Mayi Asuka’s, the situation between the two of them could only be dragged out like this, but he would never proactively do anything out of line.

Kiyono Lin was different from Mayi Asuka; with her, Dubian Che hesitated on his own.

She was truly one of a kind;

Her confident gaze was beautiful;

Standing in the world she steadfastly defended, she shone;

She was special, just like it says in the Old Testament: Many women are capable and virtuous, but you surpass them all;

Dubian Che respected her, admired her, gave so much for her, and being her only friend was a happy and proud matter;

He did not want to lose this friend.

But on the other side was Jiutiao Meijie, the choice he had made in this lifetime—no matter the process.

It was truly a dilemma.

’Might as well just become a woman myself,’ Dubian Che sometimes had such thought of sheer self-abandonment.

But that was impossible, and he would not do it.

He was not the kind of person to run away from difficulties.

In front of Kiyono Lin, he cooperatively engaged in intimate interactions with Jiutiao Meijie, hoping she would understand his feelings and not be jealous of Kiyono Lin in the future.

Dubian Che ran his fingers through Jiutiao Meijie’s hair, staring blankly at the game screen on the TV.

Outside, dusk was setting in, and the sun had reached the horizon, almost time for school to end.

"Let’s call it a day," Kiyono Lin closed the book, declaring an end to today’s club activities.

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