My System Always Wants to Force Me to Confess
Chapter 102: Calligraphy Club Retreat Incident

Chapter 102: Chapter 102: Calligraphy Club Retreat Incident

"It’s nothing like that, I just wanted to play on my phone for a bit."

"No way... During class today, I saw Shirakawa playing on his phone... and even between classes... he practically never put it down all day." Asano Nazuki looked suspiciously at the odd-looking Little Bai, hesitantly speaking up.

Shirakawa Sawahei: "..."

Of course, he wasn’t just playing on his phone. The whole day, he was hurriedly brushing up on piano scores on his phone, aiming not to waste the double experience card time. Though reading scores doesn’t earn much experience, it’s better than nothing.

He could still go to the music room for practice later, trying to make the most of every minute of that double experience card!

If he could reach level 5, the same level as Asano Nazuki, he’d definitely be a force to reckon with. At least, the old man last night wouldn’t have anything more to teach him.

That old man just reached level 6 himself; teaching level 4 is effortless, but level 5 would stretch him thin.

The prospect thrilled him, but this behavior seemed odd to outsiders. A super academic overachiever who usually only focuses on studying, suddenly glued to his phone? Unless he’s possessed, what other explanation is there for this phenomenon?

"I’m really fine," Shirakawa Sawahei replied helplessly.

"Still denying it! Shirakawa, I haven’t asked you yet, when exactly did you learn to play the piano?"

"Yesterday."

"Pfft~" Tsukimi Sakurazawa rolled her eyes at him. "Even if you’re a genius at studying, there’s no way you could learn that well in such a short time!"

"Do you think anyone would believe that? Xiao Mo, do you believe it?"

"I believe it..." Tachibana Tomoku replied with a pure and cute blink, looking adorably dumbfounded.

"..."

"No hope left... Xiao Mo, you’ve been brainwashed by Shirakawa! You’ve become just like him!"

Shirakawa Sawahei: ???

No way, officer, can you even say that?

Get off the steering wheel right now! Otherwise, I’m calling the police!

Asano Nazuki looked at Tsukimi Sakurazawa with a complicated expression, hesitant about whether she should reveal the truth.

This Little Bai really did learn to play that piano piece last night! Though he only knows one right now, with such speed and skill, calling him a genius might be an understatement.

To be more accurate, he should be described as a monster.

After confirming the facts with Hayakawa Kashi the night before, Asano Nazuki felt a slight sense of awe towards Little Bai for the very first time.

Besides awe, Asano Nazuki’s interest in Little Bai grew stronger.

How did he manage it? Does he have some hidden secret?

Without a doubt, Asano Nazuki’s desire to approach Shirakawa Sawahei was much stronger than it was initially. Yet, to her surprise, Little Bai seemed to have let down many of his defenses since the morning, responding naturally to her attempts to start a conversation.

Besides the slightly annoying look he gave her as if she were a foolish child, everything else went smoothly.

Could it be that after yesterday night’s shock, my acting skills advanced so much that even Little Bai couldn’t tell?

But what kind of logic is that?

The little girl couldn’t figure it out, finally concluding it must be because Little Bai was acting strange today.

Shirakawa Sawahei, caught with his phone all day by Asano Nazuki, didn’t bother to argue. After a few complaints from Tsukimi Sakurazawa accusing him of being deceitful, the conversation quickly shifted to other topics.

Tachibana Tomoku read quietly, listening attentively. Asano Nazuki occasionally chatted with Tsukimi Sakurazawa. Shirakawa Sawahei focused on his own business... and as if in the blink of an eye, the Calligraphy Club regained its usual atmosphere.

"By the way, Shirakawa, summer’s nearly here. Why don’t we request funds for a retreat?"

Shirakawa Sawahei gave her a glance. "You’re really not giving up on that public-funded travel idea, are you?"

"I’ve been thinking~ We can ask for a smaller amount, making it easier to get approved!" Tsukimi Sakurazawa said enthusiastically. "We can choose a nearby resort instead of going to the beach!"

"Three girls and one guy on a retreat, you actually thought of that." Shirakawa Sawahei scoffed.

"What are you saying? Shirakawa, it’s because we trust you that we’re making this decision!"

"At that time, we can book two rooms. Xiao Mo, Kaori, and I can share a big room, and Shirakawa, you can have a room to yourself. Doesn’t that sound great?"

"If the situation allows, I might even leave the door ajar for you to peek and satisfy your cravings~"

Shirakawa Sawahei was speechless. You’re not a high school girl, more like a bona fide delinquent woman. In terms of flirting skills, only Ise Yu Yuzhijin, that R18 manga artist, can rival Tsukimi Sakurazawa.

Without thinking, he flat-out refused. "I’m busy, I have a part-time job."

"Just ask for leave~ Say your girlfriend is sick and needs care."

"... Why is it that my girlfriend is always sick or on her period in your stories?"

"Well, you don’t have a girlfriend now anyway. I’ve offered to introduce some to you before, but Shirakawa, are you perhaps into guys?"

Shirakawa Sawahei couldn’t help but clench his fist a little tighter.

"Anyway, our Calligraphy Club is democratic, so let’s decide by vote! If you agree, raise your hand! Xiao Mo, you be the judge!"

Asano Nazuki smiled, saying, "Everyone must be tired from preparing for the cultural festival, especially the Minister, preparing our Calligraphy Club’s results all by herself... A trip wouldn’t hurt."

"Kaori, you truly understand me best, my little angel indeed."

Shirakawa Sawahei felt a bit speechless. Tsukimi Sakurazawa deliberately put Tachibana Tomoku in the judge’s role, clearly intending to bully him with numbers.

But upon reflection, the little girl’s reasoning wasn’t wrong. As the minister, Tsukimi Sakurazawa had been handling the Calligraphy Club’s participation in the cultural festival exhibition independently, sparing Shirakawa Sawahei from any worries. Just for that, rewarding her didn’t seem unreasonable.

So, reluctantly, he raised his hand.

"Yay! I’ll submit the application form tomorrow! Everyone, keep your schedule open for next weekend!"

"Next weekend? Minister Sakurazawa, can the review process be that fast?"

"No problem! When we were freshmen, I applied with Shirakawa—I’ve got experience."

"Huh? Where did you go when you were freshmen?"

Bringing this up, Tsukimi Sakurazawa couldn’t help but feel a bit of regret.

"Freshman year... it was all Shirakawa’s fault, swaying Xiao Mo’s vote, and eventually, we ended up going to the largest library nearby for a retreat..."

Asano Nazuki shivered at the memory. "Luckily, Minister, you had Tachibana as the judge this time..."

"Of course, learn from your mistakes."

The first retreat for the Calligraphy Club during their second year was humorously decided just like that. Seeing the matter settled, Shirakawa Sawahei chose to focus on grinding experience levels instead of dwelling on it.

Yet, just when Shirakawa Sawahei thought the day would pass peacefully, he received an unexpected call from Hinata Rion, the Maid Cafe owner and his superior.