Chapter 107 Are You Really Not Interested?

After that, it's unknown how much time passed before Fang Li and Ichinose Honami finally separated from each other.

To be specific, it should be said that Fang Li was the one who let go of Ichinose Honami.

Otherwise, with Ichinose Honami's chaotic state at that time, she wouldn't have thought of separating from Fang Li, right?

Fang Li truly believed that about Ichinose Honami.

(If she's not careful, she might end up being deceived by a bad man.)

Even though Ichinose Honami was clearly the leader of Class B, so it shouldn't have come to that point. However, her innocent side did cause Fang Li to worry.

Of course, no matter how worried Fang Li was, it was not his concern.

There was only one thing that truly concerned Fang Li.

"Your classmate won't go around spreading rumors, will she?"

Fang Li sighed and asked Ichinose Honami.

Ichinose Honami, whose cheeks seemed to still be flushed, unusually didn't meet Fang Li's gaze directly but instead let out a dry laugh.

"It... It's okay, Chihiro-chan isn't the kind of person who would casually spread rumors."

It would be great if that were the case.

If possible, Fang Li really didn't want today's commotion to spread.

While Fang Li thought that, Ichinose Honami seemed to have finally adjusted her emotions. She patted her flushed cheeks and looked at Fang Li.

"Thank you for today."

Ichinose Honami unexpectedly displayed proper manners.

To that, Fang Li responded with a wry smile.

"It's fine, I didn't really lose anything."

It was just a play he went along with. Even if the play was a bit ridiculous, it wasn't a big deal for Fang Li.

"But, is it really okay like this?" Fang Li mentioned, not really concerned about himself but more about the other person: "She genuinely meant well for you, and what we did probably hurt her feelings, right?"

It was quite amusing that it was a woman, rather than a man, who was hurt by Ichinose Honami's actions.

"I also know that lying to a friend is not good." Ichinose Honami said with a troubled expression: "But what can I do Chihiro-chan's situation is quite special. She clung to me all the time in class, but she surprisingly didn't show mercy to boys. If it's because of me that she became like this, I really hope she can improve."

In other words, Ichinose Honami wanted to use this incident to change Shiranami Chihiro's inclination towards her?

And...

"I've heard from other friends that Chihiro-chan seems to want to send me a love letter, to confess to me." Ichinose Honami said with distress: "If it really becomes like that, it would be troublesome."

Indeed.

If it turned into a confession, judging by Ichinose Honami's appearance, she would definitely work hard to reject the person and try not to hurt their feelings, right?

Moreover, being rejected in a confession could potentially completely change the relationship between Ichinose Honami and Shiranami Chihiro, making them become distant from each other.

That was a situation Ichinose Honami didn't want to see.

If today's incident could prevent the upcoming confession from happening, then it would be a good thing.

At least, without a face-to-face confession, there would still be a chance for Ichinose Honami and Shiranami Chihiro's relationship to turn around.

Furthermore, considering it was also for the sake of a friend, a well-intentioned lie could be a good option.

"No matter what, I'm relieved that I've repaid my debt to you. Just handle it on your own now."

Fang Li shrugged and dismissed all the matters from his mind.

"Fang Li-san, you haven't changed. Your attitude has always been so straightforward."

Complained Ichinose Honami with a hint of annoyance.

Fang Li chuckled in response.

"Fang Li-san, huh?" Fang Li stared directly at Ichinose Honami and said with a half-smile, "It rolls off the tongue even more smoothly than before. When will you be able to apply this adaptability to topics of love, which you're not good at?"

"Huh?" Ichinose Honami was momentarily taken aback, then realized what Fang Li meant and said in a fluster, "N-No! It's not like that! I didn't mean it!"

Unfortunately, Fang Li ignored Ichinose Honami's fluster.

"I feel like you're more exhausted today than usual," Fang Li said nonchalantly. "You should quickly adjust your state since summer vacation starts tomorrow. It's important for those who are dedicated to class competition, isn't it?"

With that statement, Ichinose Honami's uneasiness gradually faded away.

In its place, there was a hint of seriousness.

"Do you really have no interest in class competition?"

Ichinose Honami asked tentatively.

Although the tone was such, Ichinose Honami probably wasn't trying to probe Fang Li.

Ichinose Honami only thought so.

"With your abilities, Class D has great potential for improvement in class competition," Ichinose Honami said earnestly, looking at Fang Li. "Don't you want to ascend to Class A?"

This was not only Ichinose Honami's question but also a question in the minds of everyone who knew Fang Li.

Apart from a few individuals like Horikita Suzune and Ayanokouji Kiyotaka, the rest of them didn't know Fang Li's true attitude toward class competition.

Given that, it's no wonder Ichinose Honami would ask such a question.

But Fang Li's response remained the same.

"At least, I don't have much motivation to increase the class points," Fang Li answered indifferently. "As for private points, I wouldn't mind striving for them."

"But if the class points increase, it also means that the private points each person can obtain will increase, right?" Ichinose Honami continued with a puzzled expression. "If you want private points, then you should aim to increase the class points, shouldn't you?"

In response to Ichinose Honami's question, Fang Li smirked.

He gave Ichinose Honami only one sentence in reply.

"For me, private points of less than 100,000 a month don't hold much significance."

That's how it is.

"....Is that so?" Ichinose Honami looked at Fang Li for a while and then gave up, saying, "I really can't understand what you're thinking."

It was indeed difficult for Ichinose Honami, who loved the class, had ambition, regarded Class A as a goal, and fought together with classmates, to comprehend Fang Li's negative attitude towards class competition.

However...

"Just as I said before, I'll still try my best to provide you with information as a way to thank you."

Ichinose Honami said with a radiant smile.

"Even if I'm not sure if it will be helpful."

That would be enough.

Fang Li didn't need anything substantial; this level of reward was sufficient for him.

The information Ichinose Honami had provided twice before had somewhat influenced Fang Li's decisions.

Although Ichinose Honami herself probably didn't mind providing information of this degree, Fang Li was quite satisfied.

To establish himself in this school, information was necessary no matter what.