the next morning.

Asahikawa Sixth High School, second year class 3.

When Kato Yusuke, who was carrying a schoolbag, stepped into the classroom, the classroom that was bustling with people just now suddenly became silent.

Curiosity, exploration, indifference, excitement, excitement, disgust...

All kinds of sights gathered in an instant, like the weight of a mountain pressing down on me.

then--

"Good morning, Iwanami-san."

An unknown classmate broke the silence first and said hello to him.

"Good morning."

Yusuke said hello back to that person, with a habitual smile like the student council president on his face, which made people feel like spring breeze.

Needless to say, this is a habit developed in Toyosaki Private School.

The familiar campus environment made him enter the state reflexively, but he temporarily forgot where this place was.

The impact of this is...

"ah……"

The boy who was just trying to say a casual greeting seemed to feel his intimacy, his face suddenly lit up, and he grinned.

Seeing this scene, the other students who were still waiting to see the situation were stunned for a moment, and then they all took the initiative to say hello.

"Morning, Iwanami."

"Good morning, Iwanami-san~"

"Your performance yesterday was too wonderful."

"Have you ever played basketball before?"

"Isn't it too hidden?"

"By the way, are you interested in joining the club?"

"Hey, what are your usual hobbies?"

"..."

In an instant, all kinds of questions were thrown from different people.

Some cheerful people even took the initiative to gather around.

Kato Yusuke was unfazed by this, and while maintaining a decent smile, he talked and laughed calmly with everyone, without leaving anyone out.

Until someone couldn't help but ask a question.

"Um, have you and the "Princess" started dating?"

As if some taboo had been touched, the noisy crowd suddenly fell silent.

Even so, everyone would still stare at him with strange, gossip-like eyes, expecting him to continue talking.

Kato Yusuke smiled and did not answer for the time being, but looked towards a certain position by the window.

There was no girl there, and there was no schoolbag on the hook on the side of the desk. It seemed that she had not yet arrived at school.

With a thoughtful expression on his face, he looked around the entire classroom as if nothing had happened.

Some people were looking at him curiously, some were turning a blind eye to him, and some were looking at him with displeasure.

A picture of all living beings.

Judging from everyone's reactions, someone had probably discussed related topics before he came to the classroom.

Kato Yusuke thought to himself, nodded to the girl who asked the question, and said in a regretful tone:

"Although I hope this is the result, the fact is that Ogiwara-san hasn't responded to me yet."

"Eh, eh, eh, eh?"

"Does it mean you refused?"

"Iwanami-san is so pitiful...!"

"But haven't you already kissed?"

The enthusiasm burst out from the heart of gossip made the girls couldn't help but come forward.

Yusuke just smiled and shook his head and said, "It was me who caused her trouble without permission. I'm very grateful that Ogiwara-san didn't push me off Asahibashi."

"Hey, did Ogiwara-san say that?"

"What are you talking about? It's so funny~"

"It would be such a waste to push it down from Asahibashi!"

"Na na~ If something like this happens next time, please remember to tell me as soon as possible, Iwanami-san."

"Eh, tell you what do you want to do?"

"Because, I also want to pick up a handsome boy who can play basketball and take home~!"

The girls started to make a fuss while laughing and joking.

Kato Yusuke took advantage of the situation and said: "So I can only repay Ogiwara-san's kindness by committing myself to him."

"babble!"

"He actually said that he would pledge himself to me..."

"Pfft, hahahaha!"

"Iwanami-san is so cute."

The girls' laughter became more natural, and they completely let down their guard.

The boys also looked at each other in disbelief, then put their hands on Yusuke's shoulders familiarly, sighing and mumbling.

"You can say such things so easily. Do you deserve to be called Iwanami?"

"I thought you were that kind of cold guy, but I didn't expect you to be quite interesting."

"Let's play together if we have a chance in the future."

Kato Yusuke smiled and nodded without saying anything.

Although he was smiling on the surface, he was actually observing everyone secretly.

This was one of the countermeasures he was thinking about last night.

As someone who knows nothing about most of the students in the class, he needs to be involved in this way and use it to evaluate and analyze.

Identify who you can win over, who is wavering, and who needs to be addressed.

Then process them one by one.

Win over some, divide some, and attack some.

This is the case at all times and in all countries.

In fact, the theory of campus caste is similar.

However, because this custom is deeply ingrained, most students can only work hard to prevent themselves from becoming non-current students.

Kato Yusuke does not intend to comment on this kind of thing, but this does not prevent him from wanting to create a favorable environment for girls.

After all, when the wind direction of a collective begins to change, individual will will become insignificant. Even if someone has malicious intentions, they will be forced to obey because they are isolated and helpless.

It can be said to be a stable and effective goal, but it takes a certain amount of time to achieve...

While thinking about this, a certain boy suddenly spoke.

"By the way, why do you like that "princess"? Iwanami."

"Why do you mean?" Yusuke looked back.

"Although she is very cute, it's hard to say about her personality, right? After all, there have been some bad rumors before... Is it better to keep a distance from her?"

The smile gradually faded from the young man's lips.

Instead there was a sense of solemnity.

He just stared at the other person, his dark pupils looking deep and reserved.

It wasn't until he stared at the other person unnaturally that he asked softly: "What are those bad rumors about?"

"That's what everyone is saying..."

"So I ask you what exactly is it? Who are you?" Kato Yusuke took a step forward and continued to ask.

"Well……?"

Looking at him who suddenly became serious and unsmiling, the boy couldn't help but feel a pressure, and then seemed to feel that he was losing face, so he clicked his tongue in displeasure and responded:

"...I don't remember that kind of thing for a long time, but since everyone is spreading it, there must be something wrong with her..."
To be continued...