[84] Don't Leave After School

Chapter 84: Don't Leave After School

After everyone's phones and cameras were put away, Kaoruko began today's lecture.

"Today, I'll be talking about the protagonist of The Tale of Genji, Hikaru Genji!" Kaoruko glanced at the students in front of her, focusing on the boy sitting in the middle.

What does it mean to be instantly amazed? This is it!

The ideal image of Kaoruko that Yuta had just revised in his mind reverted to its original form, transforming into that of a beautiful woman who always thought about peculiar things.

Yuta felt speechless, but reminded himself that she was a renowned professor in the literature department, famous for her research on The Tale of Genji, leaving him with no complaints.

Raika listened with an expressionless face, moving her seat to sit beside Yuta.

Her idea was that sitting here makes it easier to remind Yuta. Her aunt would surely question Yuta, and if she helped him, her aunt wouldn't be upset, so this was the right thing to do.

Sayoko, aware that these two were siblings, didn't feel anything special.

However, the other students, unaware of their relationship, were stunned to see the academy's top three beauties surrounding Yuta—Kaoruko at the front, Raika to his right, and Sayoko to his left.

Being surrounded by the academy's top three beauties was truly something to envy!

The classroom was not only filled with those main characters in the front rows but also students who came because of the three beauties.

Having had hope made the current disappointment even greater!

Jealousy filled the eyes of countless youthful students as they gazed at Yuta, wishing they could trade places with him!

These students weren't here to learn; they came to see the beauties. Yuta's presence revealed to them that their secret crushes were getting close to another guy, and it was understandably hard for them to feel at peace!

Compared to these boys, the girls who also came to this class were not happy.

There are more girls in the liberal arts, and fewer girls tend to skip classes, so many who should have come did attend.

"Those guys are so gross…" a girl touching up her makeup mumbled quietly and shut her compact mirror in frustration.

No matter how much she tried, she couldn't match the looks of the three at the front.

It's not just looks but also their figures!

Aside from Sayoko, the other two possess perfect figures, leaving others to lament why their parents didn't give them a better chance at success.

After being struck by the disparity at the front, the girl applying makeup turned to a nerdy girl studying beside her and said, "Toujo, it's a pity you study so well but don't have a boyfriend."

Having encountered a high mountain in terms of looks, naturally, she wanted to look to the valleys to soothe her own emotions.

The girl with the makeup aimed to find a sense of superiority from the nerdy girl next to her, who wore outdated glasses and an old-fashioned hairstyle.

What good are excellent grades? Are you prettier than I am?

One hobby of pretty girls: matching girls below the average standard with boys below the average standard.

Why do they like doing this? Because it brings a great sense of achievement and self-satisfaction.

The red flowers always need green leaves for contrast, as the saying goes.

Aya Toujo gave an awkward smile, not wanting to engage in conversation with the other girl, but she still replied mechanically, "I need to focus on my studies, I'm not interested in that kind of thing."

The pressure around her was already immense. Besides her studies, Aya was also busy with her novels and wasn't interested in the boys at school.

Listening intently to the lecture, Aya glanced at the girl sitting in the front row when she looked at Kaoruko.

Raika was last year's top freshman, a popular beauty with a combination of looks, intelligence, and athletic ability. It was impossible not to envy her.

For many students, this class was not friendly, not only because of Raika and Sayoko's seating arrangements but also because of something else…

Aya felt something peculiar; it seemed like Professor Fujiwara was only lecturing to those at the front, without regard for those like her seated in the back, even ignoring those who raised their hands with questions.

"Professor Fujiwara, I really enjoy The Tale of Genji. Many ideas in it are my favorites, and I…" A male student, seeing that raising his hand didn't get the professor's attention, stood up directly to express his thoughts, hoping to make an impression on Kaoruko.

Kaoruko cast a glance at him and motioned for him to sit down. "Please sit down. If I didn't ask you to stand, don't interrupt my lecture with unsolicited comments!"

"Uh… yes, sorry!" The speaker sat down awkwardly, along with his hopes.

Kaoruko didn't care about the opinions of the other students. She then focused on Yuta.

"The student sitting between the two girls, could you now tell me what you've understood from all I've been saying?"

This lecture was primarily intended for Yuta. As for the others, missing this session wouldn't be too significant.

The question was well-posed, preventing the possibility of Yuta getting help from the two girls nearby.

Yuta hadn't had time to do anything else during this class, as Kaoruko's gaze was on him the whole time.

He had a newfound respect for those involved in student-teacher romances; how did they manage to endure this pressure?

Having been called upon, Yuta had no choice but to respond. Looking at Kaoruko, he answered in a reciting tone, "Hikaru Genji is handsome, Hikaru Genji is talented, Hikaru Genji treats women well, and Hikaru Genji is a breath of fresh air among the nobility. I couldn't do what he does; he's truly amazing."

This elementary-style answer didn't upset Kaoruko.

Instead of getting angry, Kaoruko simply looked at Yuta quietly, then tossed the lecture notes onto his desk.

"Don't leave after school. Come to my office to study, and for now, listen carefully!"

After speaking, Kaoruko continued her lecture, paying no attention to the expressions of jealousy and dismay among the boys in the classroom.

Many of them also wished for such an opportunity to study!

But even a simple thought makes it clear that it's impossible!

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