Girls Unbeaten by Society

Apart from exchanging gifts, there is an alternative way to mend the relationship between two individuals swiftly.

This approach involves finding a common adversary for them.

Presently, Makoto Amano assumes the role of this "enemy." Through his efforts, the two girls have finally reconciled... Oops, it appears that I cannot use that word.

In reality, from the very beginning, Yukino didn't hold much affection for Yuigahama Yui, correct?

Um...

It should be stated that with his endeavors, his two "groups of admirers" have finally strengthened their relationship.

At this moment, the two girls walking behind him have even begun to walk arm in arm.

Of course, Yuigahama Yui tends to be more proactive.

Furthermore, due to their "shared aversion" towards him, the two have started engaging in conversations about various topics that are not in his favor.

For instance, they discuss how he is a "pervert who has a fondness for gazing at girls' feet" or something of that sort...

The two girls talk as if he truly is a pervert.

However, Makoto Amano is well aware that he is definitely not one.

At most, he can only be considered an ordinary individual who appreciates the beauty of girls' shoes.

Speaking of which, on this street...

Although there are quite a few people dressed in school uniforms, it feels like everyone is staring at them.

Is the combination of one man and two women attracting too much attention?

Makoto Amano mutters to himself.

Since the passers-by on this street consist mostly of students from their school, aside from the occasional aunties who go out to buy vegetables and hurriedly passing office workers, one typically observes groups of girls or boys, or couples.

Thus, Makoto Amano and the others—one man and two women—draw attention due to their unconventional combination of a handsome man and beautiful women.

It is astonishing that there is only one man and two women...

"This world really needs to change..."

Makoto Amano inadvertently mumbles.

"What did you say?"

Yukino, who possesses keen hearing, immediately gives him a disgusted look.

"Oh, nothing..."

"Huh? Yui?"

While Makoto Amano searches for a tea shop along the roadside, a group of elegantly dressed girls approaches him.

The leader, in particular, stands out. She possesses long, golden curly hair. Although she wears a school uniform, her shoulders are exposed, making it impossible to overlook.

The skirt she wears is also remarkably short, to the extent that a gust of wind could easily render it pointless.

To be honest, such an outfit is not particularly alluring. It merely attracts the attention of greasy middle-aged men at most.

However, for some reason, these flamboyantly dressed girls always tend to apply a lot of makeup.

This is one of the more perplexing phenomena in Japan.

"Yumiko?"

The moment Yuigahama Yui spots the blonde woman, she releases Yukino's hand and enthusiastically approaches the visitor.

Could it be the "refilling group" from Class F?

Makoto Amano recalls that the leading blonde woman's name is... What was it?

Although he has a rough impression of all the beautiful girls in the school, he hasn't really gotten to know this woman who doesn't fit the "beautiful girl" stereotype, except for her average appearance.

In other words, he deliberately ignored her name.

"Yui, you've been leaving as soon as school ends recently. Are you busy?"

The tone of the blonde woman does not soften due to Yuigahama Yui's enthusiasm. On the contrary, it becomes more stern.

"They...are from Service..."

"Of course,I know it's the Service Department, that... Missy's club."

Yumiko Miura's pronunciation of the word "Missy" is heavily ironic.

It seems like another girl who inexplicably harbors jealousy towards Yukino...

Makoto Amano defines the blonde woman before him in such a manner.

"Yumiko...I..."

Yuigahama Yui wanted to resolve Miura Yumiko's unexplainable hostility.

"Huh? Are you going to placate me again with an apology?"

Yumiko Miura lets out a loud, exaggerated laugh, mocking Yuigahama Yui's hesitation, causing Yuigahama to shrink back further.

"So, what exactly are you and your friends up to now?"

Miura Yumiko continues to interrogate the bewildered girl standing before her, her tone growing increasingly impatient.

"I... um..."

Yuigahama Yui initially planned to simply state that they were heading to the food stall, but after contemplating for a moment, she stops and turns to glance in the direction of Amano Makoto and Yukinoshita Yukino with an approving expression.

"Hey, Yui, where are you looking? I mean, you've been standing there since a while ago..."

Miura seems rather angered by Yuigahama Yui's tendency to seek instructions from others.

"Yuigahama-san, why don't you introduce us to this girl who wears a lot of makeup and looks like an old lady?"

"..."

Amano's words cast a sudden silence upon this group of boisterous young ladies.

Even Yukino couldn't help but curl the corner of her mouth slightly.

As expected, this guy remains unchanged... He has no regard for others' feelings whatsoever.

"Old lady? You... Oh, you must be the lover of that young lady."

Being school celebrities, it is natural for Amano Makoto to be well-known by the "refilling group" led by Miura Yumiko.

And he has also provided a rather "apt" assessment.

"Truly, a despicable individual."

How dare you call me an old lady?

Apart from being handsome, this guy is exactly as Hayato said—he is not a normal person.

"I don't deny that you are terrible, but could you please refrain from your nonsensical remarks, spreading rumors, and behaving unreasonably like an ape?"

"Yuki, Yukino... Amano-san, and Yumiko..."

Observing the three individuals confronting each other and exchanging barbs, Yuigahama Yui, caught in the middle, becomes so anxious that she feels like crying.

She truly does not know how to handle the situation before her.

Even the peacemaker is at a loss as to where to begin...

"Yumiko? It's a cute name, but just a while ago, you didn't really intend to have a genuine conversation with Yuigahama-san, did you?"

"If I'm not mistaken, no matter how apologetic Yuigahama is in front of you, no matter how many times she apologizes, you treat her like a punching bag, right?"

"Isn't this similar to those unreasonable older ladies?"

Makoto Amano has already seen through the blonde woman's scheme to provoke anger.

"Am I wrong?"

"Y-You..."

Yumiko Miura's words get stuck in her throat, leaving her only able to stare desperately at the boy before her, accentuated by heavy eye shadow makeup.

Though she is unwilling to admit it, she had indeed planned to vent her anger on Yuigahama.

After all, as a friend, Yuigahama Yui had rejected her invitation multiple times without providing any clear reasons, and now she is even shopping with someone—Yukinoshita Yukino—the person with whom she has the most trouble.

This is undeniably an act of betrayal!

"Yumiko, why are you still... huh? Amano?"

Just as the two groups of people "confront" each other, a male figure, also blonde, arrives with a group of people.

Hayama Hayato. It seems that he and this group of "refilling girls" were together, but they seemed to have separated momentarily and have now encountered each other once again....

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