Chapter 104 An Irresistibly Charming Boy

On this day, the members of Class 1-D spent their time discussing vacation trip and accommodation groups.

It wasn't just Class 1-D; other classes also decided their accommodation groups on this day.

After deciding to be in a group with Hirata Yousuke and Ayanokouji Kiyotaka, Fang Li no longer participated in the topic. While everyone around him enthusiastically discussed their summer plans as if he had no connection, Fang Li continued reading detective fiction novel.

Even after school, the students in his class remained excited and immersed in their luxurious summer plans, reluctant to leave.

Even Sakura Airi ended up forming a group with Kushida Kikyou and another girl, as she was invited by Kushida Kikyou and engaged in various conversations, unable to escape.

So, Fang Li left the classroom and walked out of the school building.

By the way, Horikita Suzune ended up being alone until the end, without anyone to be grouped with.

However, considering that a class had 40 students and they formed groups of three, someone was bound to be left out in the end. The school had considered this, so the person left alone was given the privilege of a separate room.

Horikita Suzune, whether lucky or unlucky, received this privilege.

Naturally, she didn't care at all and, like Fang Li, immersed herself in reading while everyone around her was engrossed in summer vacation discussions. As soon as school ended, she left the classroom alone, even earlier than Fang Li.

As today was the last day before summer vacation, all the club activities in the school were also announced to be on break.

After leaving the school building, there were few pedestrians on the road. Instead, there were lively sounds coming from the direction of the school building and the Keyaki Mall. It was evident that the arrival of summer vacation was a joyful event for many students who hadn't thought much about it.

But even among the students who didn't think much, there were some who did.

Immediately after leaving the school building, Fang Li encountered one such person.

"Nanaya-san!"

In front of the school building, a girl with flowing beautiful long hair called out to Fang Li, raising her voice to get his attention.

Her voice carried a faint sense of seeking help and relief due to the appearance of a third party.

Fang Li stopped in his tracks and looked at her, feeling somewhat bewildered.

The reason was simple.

It was because the person who spoke was Ichinose Honami.

In this situation where classmates were immersed in the excitement of summer vacation, it was surprising to see Ichinose Honami, who was trusted by her classmates, leaving the classroom so early and appearing outside the school building. Fang Li found it unexpected.

If it were Ichinose Honami, it wouldn't be strange even if she was surrounded by her classmates, discussing summer vacation topics and unable to break free. That was the case with Kushida Kikyou.

However, Ichinose Honami had left the classroom early and walked out of the school building, seemingly on her way back to the dormitory.

Of course, Fang Li found it surprising but not peculiar.

What truly surprised Fang Li was the presence of another person by Ichinose Honami's side.

"Nanaya?"

Beside Ichinose Honami, there was a girl intimately clinging to her arm.

She had a well-maintained bob hairstyle with clearly defined bangs, and her hair color leaned towards silver-white. Rather than describing her as cute, she appeared more adorable, a type that would arouse others' protective instincts and make them want to cherish her like a little sister.

The girl's voice was equally clear and lovely, the kind that would invoke a sense of protectiveness in others.

However, at this moment, the girl subtly looked at Fang Li with a hint of wariness that can went unnoticed by others.

This was the reason for Fang Li's bewilderment.

Why was he being regarded with caution for no apparent reason?

"U-Um, let me introduce her!"

Just as if she sensed Fang Li's confusion, Ichinose Honami quickly spoke up.

"This person is my classmate. Her name is Shiranami Chihiro."

In other words, the girl who was clinging closely to Ichinose Honami's arm and looking at Fang Li with guarded eyes was actually a student from Class B.

Although Ichinose Honami's introduction had just ended, Shiranami Chihiro immediately followed up.

"I'm not just an ordinary classmate. Ichinose-san and I have a closer relationship, right?"

Shiranami Chihiro tightened her grip on Ichinose Honami's arm as if to emphasize their closeness.

"C-Chihiro-chan?"

Ichinose Honami seemed a bit troubled by Shiranami Chihiro's intimate gesture. Though she didn't appear to dislike it, there was an awkwardness in her expression.

Fang Li observed the scene before him. Even with his keen observation skills and intuition, he couldn't quite grasp the situation.

(Hmm, I still don't understand what's going on.)

No matter how perceptive he was, Fang Li couldn't make sense of the situation at hand.

In that moment, he could only introduce himself politely.

"Hello, I'm Nanaya."

Fang Li simply stated his name.

However he received an unexpected response in return.

"...I know." Shiranami Chihiro, still holding onto Ichinose Honami's arm, looked at Fang Li and spoke in a low voice. "You've been getting close to Ichinose-san recently. I've heard about it from others, and Ichinose-san has mentioned you to me several times. Even Hoshinomiya-sensei mentioned you during our class meeting, saying that you're a boy who captivates curious girls."

What is that teacher up to?

Isn't this causing trouble for me?

Right, he didn't even apologize to Hoshinomiya Chie for standing her up during the hearing last time.

So, is this the so-called retaliation that Ichinose Honami mentioned?

This is just too much.

While Fang Li remained speechless in his mind, Shiranami Chihiro spoke up again.

"But... in the end, you're still from a different class, and we're competitors. Please don't get too close to Ichinose-san."

Shiranami Chihiro voiced her objection as if mustering up her courage.

Fang Li's eyebrows arched in surprise.

Did this girl think that he was approaching Ichinose Honami to use her for something in the class competition, hence her guarded attitude?

If that were the case, Fang Li could understand her concerns.

However, Shiranami Chihiro's next statement only added to his confusion.

"I-I won't let Ichinose-san be taken away by you!"

The adorable girl expressed her strong intent towards Fang Li.

But...

"she won't let Ichinose be taken away by me?"

What does she mean by that?

Fang Li was truly perplexed.

"C-Chihiro-chan! You've misunderstood!"

It was Ichinose Honami who spoke up, sounding a bit flustered.

"I and Nanaya-san are... we..."

As she continued speaking, for some reason, Ichinose Honami's voice suddenly lowered.

Then, she hesitantly glanced at Fang Li, her cheeks turning slightly red.

What is happening now? The situation was becoming even more confusing for Fang Li.