Chapter - 37: Ignore

- How unexpected and pleasant! – with pronounced sarcasm, Hiro said, coming closer to the gazebo, which did not go unnoticed. This expression caused Alice to smile, and also added wrinkles to Etsuya's face.

- Oh, Hiro, you've finally come! - Alice asked with mock sadness, but from the slightly furrowed eyebrows, it became obvious that being alone with a guy with glasses was quite unpleasant.

- Why are you so sad? After all, you're talking to a member of the elite tenth! - Hiro spoke with interest, in order to annoy Etsuya a little more with his numerous sarcasm, as well as to make him act rashly, but deep down he knew that such cheap actions would not make an arrogant guy go according to Hiro's plan.

- Alice, aren't you glad of the opportunity? – with genuine interest, Hiro asked the girl's opinion, sitting down next to her, hugging her, and then turned towards the guy with glasses.

- Not really, if Tsubasa-san or Koboyashi-san were in his place, then it would be interesting to me, but now, I suffer only thanks to you, because he has a case for you! Alice spoke out, completely ignoring Etsuya's face.

- Wow, so he's not dealing with you, but with me? - Hiro asked with feigned interest and delight, which even surprised Alice, because she thought that all this was a lie and they were just verbally mocking this guy, but when she saw Hiro's look that he was looking at Etsuyu, she began to suspect that this was not the case at all.

Seeing the guy's attitude towards him, Etsuya already thought that his plan would go easy, but realized that he was too happy too soon.

- So to what do I owe your visit? - Hiro asked, not expressing much respect towards the guy, since he was mostly attracted to female heroes, and about some male heroes, he didn't bother thinking about them, of course, except for the main characters. And the previous scene was just to make fun of Alice, and also to mislead Etsuya.

When Alice realized her boyfriend's intentions because of the cheeky smile with which Hiro was looking at her, she only irritably buried her face in Hiro's sides.

After seeing such an attitude towards himself, the previous calm that he had maintained with the last of his strength finally subsided, instead, the arrogance hidden deep inside Etsuya began to leak out, but this did not bother Hiro at all, as he had hoped for it.

"Who does he think he is, I understand if this girl has such behavior next to him, she at least has someone covering her back, but you are an ordinary orphan who, I have to admit, is good at drawing stories! But where did he get such arrogance, really, was he so changed by the fact that his work made a splash? However, if you take that away from him, what will be his expression? Will he beg for mercy?" - Etsuya thought, anticipating future events that, unfortunately, were not destined to come true, since Hiro is the main character of the story.

All this brainstorming took place in Etsui's head in a matter of seconds, so, returning to his former calm, he answered.

- Okay, but I'm afraid this conversation is not for extra ears! - Etsuya replied, hinting at Alice's unwelcome presence in this conversation.

- I have nothing to hide from her, so can you start telling me what you need me for? - Hiro asked, hugging the girl next to him tightly. Such a childish attitude dispelled all Alice's bad thoughts, so, sitting comfortably in the guy's arms, she began to listen to a conversation that interested her a little.

- I've heard how the manga you drew caused a furore this morning! – bringing the conversation to the necessary topic, Etsuya said.

- Yes, I think it was expected! But I don't think you came here just to inform me about it? - Hiro asked with an arrogant smile, which enraged Etsuya very much.

- Sell me the rights to publish this manga, and also break the contract with the current company, do not be afraid, I will pay all the necessary expenses, you just need to sign these papers, - holding out two sheets of paper, said Etsuya, however, he noticed that Hiro, did not even pay attention to this contract, that it meant that he wasn't interested in it at all - of course, then you won't sell me the rights, then let's do it differently!

- Wow, you yourself realized that I'm not interested in this, it's commendable, as a reward, I'll give you the opportunity to express what you wanted to offer, in return for these favorable conditions! Hiro said calmly, because no matter what he says, he won't change his mind about it.

With a couple of nerves sticking out on his forehead, Etsuya still spoke calmly, but it was noticeable from his tone that he was barely holding back his anger.

- I challenge you to a culinary duel!

- How strange, I didn't expect to hear this, - Hiro asked in surprise, after which he asked, - okay, let's say what happens if I win or lose?

- I knew that you would be interested in this, although you pretend that it is not so, – exclaimed Etsuya, already celebrating the victory in his soul, since he wanted to do the same as in the duel with Erina, - okay, let's get to the point of the conversation! If I am the winner in the end of this fight, then you will transfer all the production rights to me, and you will also draw this manga until it ends…

- The second condition is impossible under any circumstances, even if you said that losing meant leaving the academy, I would agree, but I can't agree to that in any way! - Hiro exclaimed when he heard the beginning of the punishment, he didn't say anything, as he considered it acceptable, but as soon as he heard the second part of it, Hiro immediately became worried, because he knew that the manga called "One Piece", which in his previous life has been going on for more than 20 years and has more than 1000 chapters, he just laughed nervously, as he was afraid of the fate of being a free slave for many years.

Hiro's sudden attack slightly shocked Alice and Etsuya, as they did not expect such a harsh behavior.

Alice wanted to ask why, but decided to wait until they were alone.

And Etsuya, on the contrary, seeing a sudden surge, got even more wound up, - I understand your worries, but this is my condition, I just have to find a condition that you will definitely agree to! Now I don't have time to talk, a little later, go in a couple of days! - Getting up from his chair, Etsuya said, then turned around and left.

After a while, when the guy with glasses disappeared from sight, Hiro finally came to his senses, after which he and Alice laughed together.

- Why, he is so confidently convinced that I will definitely accept this challenge, although I even wonder what he will offer in the end! - Hiro mused aloud, which also interested Alice, but a second later she remembered that she wanted to ask something.

- By the way, Hiro, why did you react so sharply to this statement? - Alice asked, putting her finger to her chin, which gave the girl a thoughtful look.

- Oh, actually, the reason for this was that the number of chapters of the manga I invented is more than 2000 chapters, and drawing it for someone, and even more so for free, is not such a profitable occupation, but now it doesn't matter anymore, at least, I'll just give up the fight! - Hiro replied with a slight laugh, as he realized that he could buy ready-made chapters in the system store and not waste time on it.

- Yes, it's not the most pleasant action, but don't be afraid, if anything, I'll take care of you! - Alice spoke with a teasing smile, after which an argument began about who would mimic whom, however, nothing new happened between this couple.

- By the way, on the topic of punishments! I told Ryo about the punishment, so he still accepted these conditions, but decided to live in the same place, because he was afraid of something!

- Hmm, interesting ... - while her face was building cute smiles in front of her boyfriend, inside, she was already plotting for her secretary, so by his actions he could interfere with her plans.

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Meanwhile, while Hiro was teasing his girlfriend, the recently departed Etsuya began to build his insidious plans, by contacting his henchmen in order to prepare plans for the upcoming summer camp, it may even turn out to kick this arrogant guy out of the academy.

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Half an hour later, lunch came to an end, so the couple had to be separated once again during the day.

The remaining couple of lessons were as boring as possible, so after sitting them out, Hiro was in a half-asleep state.

After their graduation, Hro went to the dormitory to talk to the caretaker Fumiya-san about his temporary absence.