Chapter 40
Kurumi was one of his pre-designated wives. If she really had something serious, of course he wouldn't just stand by and watch.
Ye Yu immediately started typing a reply.
[Tokisaki family's big miss, do you still need my help?]
More than a minute passed before Kurumi responded.
[Where were you yesterday? Why are you only replying now?]
Seeing Kurumi's slightly angry message, Ye Yu closed his eyes.
He used the gu insect on Kurumi to observe her current situation.
Right now, Kurumi was wearing white pajamas, her fair little feet swinging up and down alternately.
Those snow-white legs practically blinded Ye Yu.
[I had some things to handle yesterday and was busy until very late, so I didn't check my phone at all. Are you angry with me?]
Kurumi's cheeks puffed out.
But in Ye Yu's eyes, this look was extremely cute.
[Today at 10 o'clock, let's meet at school!]
Kurumi touched the spot where her scar used to be.
Then the memory of Ye Yu's near-confession that day surfaced in her mind.
Her cheeks flushed slightly. She already had a strong liking for Ye Yu. After the scar incident, her feelings for him had skyrocketed to an extremely high level.
But for Ye Yu to flirt so intensely and then disappear— skipping school, not answering calls— she was still very annoyed inside.
"Hmph, I'm going to teach you a proper lesson later!"
Seeing Kurumi's current expression, Ye Yu felt a little confused.
Why did this feel like a little girlfriend angry at her boyfriend?
He really was interested in Kurumi and planned to raise her affection level later.
But he hadn't even started taking action yet!
What was going on??
He checked the time—it was already 8 o'clock.
That meant he still had over an hour.
Looking at the soundly sleeping Ichika beside him, Ye Yu's hand gently reached over.
Ichika murmured softly.
"What are you doing… let me sleep a little longer…"
…
On weekends, Nerima University was noticeably quieter.
After Ye Yu arrived at the agreed spot, he saw Kurumi standing quietly under a tree at the school gate.
She was wearing a gothic-style black long dress.
Unlike before, today she wasn't covering her eyes.
Her black braids hung naturally, and her ruby-red eyes looked at Ye Yu with a smile.
Ye Yu walked over quickly and naturally took Kurumi's hand.
"Have you been waiting long?"
Kurumi felt the warmth from Ye Yu's palm, and all the previous unhappiness in her heart instantly vanished.
She didn't pull her hand away, instead blushing as she looked at him.
"I just got here not long ago. Ye Yu-kun, let's go inside!"
Then Kurumi pulled Ye Yu along, slowly walking through the campus.
"Kurumi, about the help you mentioned earlier—"
"You'll find out soon!"
Ye Yu didn't ask further and quietly followed her.
Before long, the two arrived at an empty classroom.
A sign clearly read: Yatogami Club.
"Here is…?"
Ye Yu was a bit puzzled. Yatogami—was that referring to Tohka's family name?
What kind of club was this?
"This is Tohka's club. I'm a member too!"
Kurumi took out a key and skillfully unlocked the door.
After stepping inside, the setup was somewhat beyond Ye Yu's expectations.
There was a fairly large sparring ring in the center, surrounded by various weapons— bamboo shinai, kendo wooden swords.
In the middle of the wall was a huge character for "Martial" (武), with photos of kendo competitions hanging beside it.
If he didn't know this was a school, he would've thought it was some martial arts dojo.
Ye Yu racked his brain for a long time trying to recall related information, but came up empty.
He really knew nothing about this place.
Seeing Ye Yu's confusion, Kurumi gave him a charming smile.
"This is a newly established club. Including me and Tohka, there are only four members right now!"
Without waiting for Ye Yu's reply, she quickly pulled him inside.
The interior space was much larger than Ye Yu imagined—there were even several side rooms.
Though Ye Yu didn't know Tohka's family situation, being able to secure such a large classroom in a university for a club activity room meant her family background was likely no less than Kurumi's.
Kurumi led Ye Yu into one of the rooms, then took out a suit from the cabinet inside.
With slightly flushed cheeks, she smiled and handed it to Ye Yu.
"A gift for you. Try it on—see if it fits!"
A suit as a gift? What was this for?
"You want my help for something that requires wearing a suit?"
Kurumi nodded, still gesturing for Ye Yu to put it on.
Ye Yu was speechless.
What was this feeling of being pursued?
Soon he had changed into the suit.
When he walked out of the room, a brilliant light flashed in Kurumi's beautiful eyes.
Ye Yu's looks were already very high. Paired with this suit, Kurumi felt her heart pounding wildly like a little deer.
Ye Yu smiled faintly at Kurumi.
"Alright, now can you tell me? What exactly is this mysterious thing you need help with?"
Kurumi stepped forward, closing the distance to less than ten centimeters.
Ye Yu could clearly feel the warm breath she exhaled.
"I want you to be my boyfriend!"
Ye Yu completely lost control of his expression.
His lips curved upward.
The joy on his face was impossible to suppress—even brighter than an AK muzzle flash.
What the hell was this situation??
A pie falling from the sky?
He hadn't even made a move, and Kurumi was already giving herself up?
Pfft…
Seeing Ye Yu's delighted expression, Kurumi's heart skipped with joy.
Then she lightly rolled her eyes at him.
"I mean pretend to be my boyfriend! There's this annoying guy who keeps bothering me. I want you to act as my shield!! Of course there's compensation—I won't make you help for free!"
Ye Yu felt speechless inside.
Such a cliché plot again?
Don't tell me you still have a fiancé or something with that guy.
"Then, Tokisaki family's big miss, how much compensation are you preparing for me?"
Kurumi held up three fingers.
"300,000?"
Kurumi shook her head and spoke softly.
"3 million?"
Kurumi still shook her head.
Ye Yu couldn't help lightly tapping Kurumi's little nose.
"Don't tell me… 30 million? Is the Tokisaki family really that rich?"
Kurumi still shook her head, then looked at Ye Yu with a smiling face.
"Three hundred million!"
Well… this was still a little rich lady!
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