May 6th, Thursday. After the long holiday, it was the first day back at school.
At seven-thirty in the morning, urged on by multiple incessant alarms, Mochizuki reluctantly climbed out of bed.
It's really not easy for someone who stays up late to suddenly wake up early.
However, if he slept any longer, he would be late.
A few minutes past eight, Mochizuki arrived at the classroom.
At this time, about one-third of the students had not yet arrived in the classroom.
It seemed quite a few people might be late today.
Some students already in the classroom also looked listless, yawning, and some had heavy dark circles under their eyes...
...complaining that the holiday ended so quickly.
It seemed many students hadn't adjusted back from their enjoyable holiday.
However, there were also students excitedly discussing where they went during the holiday...
Mochizuki stepped into the classroom and walked to his familiar seat by the window at the back.
And just as Mochizuki entered, quite a few students thought he was a new face.
They even thought a transfer student had arrived.
It wasn't until Mochizuki sat back in his seat that the students recognized him.
"Is that, Mochizuki student? Did he cut his hair?"
"Right....."
One or two students were discussing quietly.
Many girls in the class secretly thought to themselves, they didn't expect there to be such a handsome guy in the class; how had they not noticed him before? Mochizuki student doesn't seem to have a girlfriend, right? It might not be too late to make a move now?
And some boys thought, damn it, there's already not enough supply for the demand, and now there's another strong competitor...
"Hey, Shiina Student, did you see? Mochizuki-kun changed his hairstyle, what a big difference!"
Shiina Mahiru glanced at Mochizuki, and gently smiled as she replied to the girl in front of her: "Ah, yes..."
So, next, perhaps because of Mochizuki's change.
Quite a few students actively greeted him...
"Mochizuki student, good morning!"
"Morning."
.....This made Mochizuki feel a bit helpless.
All of this, Shiina Mahiru saw with her own eyes.
Fortunately, class started soon.
"Ring ring ring~"
The students were all a bit dejected!
But soon, the students, especially the boys, became excited!
Because the homeroom teacher brought a girl into the classroom.
The girl was wearing a standard knee-length school uniform skirt, and the hem of her school uniform shirt was tucked into the waistband of the skirt, making her look very neat.
She had a cute cowlick on top of her head.
Everyone's gaze was drawn to the girl in front of them.
They didn't expect a transfer student to actually arrive!
And this girl was a beautiful girl!
In their class, perhaps only Shiina Mahiru could compare with her!
Shiina Mahiru was also carefully observing May, was this girl Mochizuki-kun's cousin?
No, one of his cousins.
She was really cute and pretty, were there really four other girls like this!
Isn't that too exaggerated!
...Mochizuki was also startled, he carefully identified her, with this appearance, it should be May.
He didn't expect May to transfer into the same class as him.
Sure enough.
The homeroom teacher quickly started speaking, opening his mouth seriously.
"Ahem, quiet down."
"Students, it's regrettable that the holiday is over."
"It's time to start attending classes and studying properly."
"This is the new transfer student. Nakano student, please introduce yourself."
May also spotted Mochizuki by the window, she was watching him, not knowing what he was thinking.
"Ah! Yes."
"Hello everyone, my name is Nakano Itsuki, my hobby is eating all kinds of delicious food! Please take good care of me from now on!"
Just after May finished her self-introduction, the teacher didn't need to say much.
"Oh oh oh!"
"Clap clap clap!!!!"
The students let out enthusiastic welcome sounds and fervent applause.
The homeroom teacher was also happy to see that May student could smoothly integrate into the class.
"Nakano student, please choose a seat and sit down."
"Then let's start class."
May looked at the only two or three empty seats and thought for a moment.
Then May chose one closer to the podium.
The homeroom teacher also began lecturing.
During class.
Nakano Itsuki sat very straight.
Her eyes were fixed intently on the teacher and the blackboard.
Her slender hands were constantly using a pen to diligently take notes.
As a transfer student, the homeroom teacher would naturally pay a bit more attention.
When the homeroom teacher saw May student's performance in class, he was very satisfied and felt deeply comforted.
Not only is May student good-looking, but she's also a good child who loves to study!
He had originally worried that transferring at this time meant she was a problem student.
Indeed, excellent people are excellent in all aspects.
It seems his class is about to gain another top student, and his bonus is going to increase.
If Mochizuki knew the homeroom teacher's thoughts, he would definitely scoff at them.
And some students were also observing May, after all, new students are always curious, and seeing the new student being so serious in class, they felt quite ashamed.
After class.
The homeroom teacher called Mochizuki and said that Shizuka Hiratsuka Teacher wanted to see him about something.
Mochizuki was a bit puzzled, why is she looking for me again!
Some students looked over curiously, thinking that Mochizuki student seemed to often offend Shizuka Hiratsuka Teacher.
Mochizuki set off for the office, and May glanced at him.
And more students gathered around Nakano Itsuki.
"Hello Nakano student, you're so cute, can I be friends with you?"
"My name is..." "My name is..." "My name is..."
"And me, and me."
"Nakano student, here's some snacks!"
"Thank you for the snacks!"
...Smoothly, May blended in with the classmates.
And when the classmates learned that May actually had four identical twin sisters, they were all extremely shocked!
Quintuplets, do they really exist!
And they're right here among them.
"I'm so looking forward to it, I really want to meet them!"
...Office.
Mochizuki knocked on the door and walked in.
He saw that a boy was already standing slightly bowed in front of Shizuka Hiratsuka.
And Shizuka Hiratsuka was holding a cigarette in her hand, seemingly lost in thought.
Mochizuki took a look.
Isn't that Hikigaya Hachiman.
His hair also looked like it had been recently cut.
Shizuka Hiratsuka saw that Mochizuki had arrived.
"You brat, why are you so slow!"
Mochizuki had a flash of inspiration, "The homeroom teacher extended the class."
Shizuka Hiratsuka glanced at Mochizuki, then looked at the office doorway.
Just then, the homeroom teacher, who had just finished using the restroom, walked into the office, and hearing Mochizuki say that, his mouth twitched.
This brat!
No wonder Shizuka Hiratsuka Teacher wanted to see him.
But the homeroom teacher thought, never mind, since Shizuka Hiratsuka Teacher is going to scold him, I won't butt in.
Mochizuki walked up to Hikigaya Hachiman, and Hikigaya subtly glanced at Mochizuki with his deadpan eyes.
He had an impression of this person.
It was the person who had secretly watched him with strange eyes on the sports field during the last physical education class.
Before, he had even felt that the slightly gloomy aura about him was a bit similar to his own.
But now, Hikigaya Hachiman felt that Mochizuki had changed.
He's changed...
Why is it that even though they both got haircuts, some people's changes are so significant!
Just as Hikigaya Hachiman was lost in his wild thoughts.
Shizuka Hiratsuka spoke.
"You two, do you know why I called you here!"
"No idea."
"No idea."
Mochizuki and Hikigaya thought to themselves, it's definitely not for anything good!
And Shizuka Hiratsuka pulled out a drawer, took out two pieces of white paper from it, and then slapped them onto the desk.
"Slap!"
They were test papers, and they should be Japanese language test papers!
From the looks of it, if nothing unexpected happened, they were their two test papers.
Mochizuki and Hikigaya realized this, and they exchanged a confused glance, wondering what was wrong with their test papers.
Mochizuki and Hikigaya both felt their Japanese language skills were decent, and their scores this time were also good!
"Look at the essays you two wrote, what kind of nonsense is this!"
Shizuka Hiratsuka spoke with an unfriendly expression, looking at the two of them with sharp eyes, as if demanding a reasonable explanation from them.
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