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Chapter 304 - 158. School Trip (7)

Chapter 304: 158. School Trip (7)

November 3rd, Tuesday, the first day of the school trip.

Kiyono Lin faced the mirror, checking that her bangs were in place before turning to walk toward the living room.

On the sofa was a casual shoulder bag she’d recently bought from Harajuku, next to it a light blue suitcase stood upright.

Seeing this scene, she recalled what Dubian Che said last night.

"An oak tree belongs to the deciduous family and will definitely shed its leaves in autumn; she’s a girl, so she’ll definitely fall for him."

Whether or not she liked that guy, the fact that a girl’s luggage would always be plentiful when traveling was something even she couldn’t avoid.

Then she remembered the way he recited "Ode to the Oak Tree" pretentiously, and couldn’t help but smile to herself.

Slinging her bag over her shoulder and pulling her suitcase, she left the apartment and headed toward Shibuya Station.

For the school trip within the Island Country, classes met at Tokyo Station at seven in the morning; second-year students going abroad gathered at the school at six and were then bussed to the airport.

Arriving at Shibuya Station, she didn’t go in but waited at the entrance.

The morning station was crowded with people, and the noise was overwhelming. She disliked but was used to the frequent stares that surrounded her.

Within two minutes, Dubian Che, equally a magnet for the eyes of passersby, appeared within her sight.

Wearing Goda’s western-style school uniform, the blazer was left unbuttoned for coolness, even in the chilly morning—a reflection of his vanity, Kiyono Lin believed.

His back was straight, his physique, honed through daily exercise, was bordering on perfection, his every movement out of tune with the surroundings.

It wasn’t like the studied gait of an idol after rigorous training. His actions were quite casual; he seemed like a ray of sunlight piercing through the clouds on an overcast day.

That was probably most people’s impression of Dubian Che, but she had her own opinion about him.

Using a modified version of Auden’s poem to describe him was apt.

"To be honest among the honest, to be filthy in filth; if possible, to bear, in a frail body, the dull pain and all the suffering of mankind."

One moment noble, the next lecherous; one moment honest, the next spouting nonsense; one moment serious, the next sweet-talking with teasing words; one moment clueless, the next speaking eloquently.

He was someone capable of things ordinary people couldn’t do;

He was someone worth observing for a long time.

"Good morning, Miss Kiyono," he greeted, walking up to her in the morning light, "Although nothing particularly pleasant happened, just thinking of you waiting for me makes today’s sky seem beautiful."

Just like that.

"Good morning, Mr. Dubian," she responded coolly, ignoring his latter remark.

"Let’s go," Dubian Che didn’t mind at all, naturally taking her suitcase from her hand.

She glanced at him and softly said thanks.

Just like that.

In any case, one must be cautious with this person—for a teenage girl, his charm was indeed irresistible.

They stepped onto the escalator, descending toward the underground platform.

"By the way, Miss Kiyono, we’re about to leave Tokyo. How about I recite another poem for you?"

It seems he was still concerned about finding Mayi Asuka.

""Goodbye Tokyo", author: Dubian Che. Gently I leave, just as I gently came; I beckon softly, bidding farewell to the clouds over Tokyo. The cherry trees by the river are like Lin in the spring breeze; the lustrous shadow in the water light... "

"Shut up."

"Alright."

She placed a hand on her forehead and let out a sigh, defeated.

******

There were two routes from Shibuya Station to Tokyo Station without a transfer, and these two just happened to encircle the Imperial Palace in a loop.

Dubian Che chose the Marunouchi line, which was less crowded but took longer.

In about twenty minutes, they arrived at the Shinkansen boarding area. Among the crowd, one could easily spot students in Goda uniforms.

They gathered in groups by class, like rocks standing firm in the dynamic, flowing stream of the station.

They each went to their own class group.

Xiaoquan Aonai was chatting with Akiko, while Kunii Shuichi, Saito Keisuke, and the class president were all squatting beside flower beds, having already begun playing "Monster Hunter" on the Switch.

Dubian Che took out his Switch from his bag as he walked over.

"I’m out, count me in," he joined, opening "Monster Hunter".

"Fierce Silver Fire Dragon, okay?" Kunii Shuichi immediately dropped his mission, "Remember to bring Flash Pearls."

"Last time I brought 10 Flash Pearls alone and still couldn’t kill it. Flying is so annoying!" Saito Keisuke’s game character let out a sigh and also dropped the mission.

"What weapon are you using?" Dubian Che asked.

"Courageous Long Sword."

"You use the Sky Combat Great Sword, definitely can do it."

"Are we ready yet? Hurry up! We’ll finish it before we board!" The class president, his gentlemanly glasses at odds with his gaming enthusiasm, urged.

"Wait a sec, I’m switching weapons, want to try the light bowgun." Dubian Che swiftly changed his gear.

The four hunters charged valiantly towards the Silver Fire Dragon.

The Silver Fire Dragon wasn’t dead yet when it was time to gather, everyone else logged off except Kunii Shuichi, who was still struggling, lamenting, "It’s definitely almost dead, just one hit away!"

"Wasn’t this trip supposed to be about that thing? Why are you so committed to the game?" Dubian Che said, exasperated.

"You don’t understand. I made a bet with myself to slay the Silver Fire Dragon before boarding; if I succeed, my confession will too!" Kunii Shuichi manipulated his character, aiming a barrage at the dragon’s wings.

"A successful confession... You’re betting with God, aren’t you?"