Upon hearing this, Ho Fei-yu nodded. He happened to have the same thought.
Following Kokoro Aono, they entered the classroom through the back door. They were immediately met with a scent of old wood, mixed with a hint of perfume worn by some of the girls. The blend was slightly pungent.
But this scent transported Ho Fei-yu back to his high school memories in his past life.
Except for Sundays, he would arrive at the classroom around 7:30 AM every day to start morning study. After an hour's rest at noon, he would resume studying. Dismissal was around 6:00 PM, and after dinner, he continued with evening self-study, a routine that lasted for three full years.
It had indeed been tough. He had fantasized countless times about the joy of going to college after graduation. But when he actually left, he missed that pure time immensely, the innocent days of striving alongside his friends.
A complex look appeared in Ho Fei-yu's eyes—the fleeting youth under the setting sun.
Wait... that's not right!
He had to go back to high school again! While he missed his lost youth, the actual experience was incredibly hard!
Fortunately, high school classes in this Japanese world ran from around 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Although there were clubs, he could apply for a Go-Home Club, focusing on late arrivals and early departures.
Wouldn't it be much more enjoyable to go home and spend time with three fragrant, uniquely charming mature ladies?
The soft whispers from the podium brought Ho Fei-yu back from his memories.
It seemed they had arrived late. There were only five people in the classroom besides him and Kokoro Aono. Three girls were whispering about something on the podium, occasionally looking at him and the girl. No, to be precise, they were looking at him!
He turned his head.
Their eyes met with the three girls. Ho Fei-yu expected them to immediately look away, as girls of this age were typically naturally shy. To his surprise, the three of them didn't flinch but met his gaze, their eyes hinting at a subtle challenge.
One of them had vibrant red hair tied in pigtails on either side of her head. She crossed her arms over her chest, pushing her snow peaks, which were no smaller than Kokoro Aono's, high up. Her red eyes studied Ho Fei-yu aggressively.
Beside her, two distinct girls stood on her left and right. The girl on the left had slightly darker skin and short brown hair, a carefree smile on her fair face. The girl on the right had striking blonde hair and fair skin, a stark contrast to the two girls beside her. She carried a somewhat delicate air, unlike the children of ordinary families.
Ho Fei-yu slightly frowned.
He guessed they were the delinquents. Every class had at least a few of them, male or female, commonly known as attention-seekers.
The boys usually tried to attract girls or show off how cool they were through strange actions. As for the girls, Ho Fei-yu wasn't quite sure.
Wait!
In the world of anime, these girls should be called Gyaru!
Ho Fei-yu took a general look. Although their stares were unpleasant, he couldn't exactly lecture someone just for looking at him a few times, could he?
He wasn't some delicate "little fairy" who thought she was being photographed every time a phone was pointed at her~
"Let's go. Let's look around other places." Kokoro Aono glanced at the classroom. Although she noticed the three girls at the podium, she couldn't distinguish between malice and goodwill, so she didn't pay much attention. She wanted to walk around the rest of the school with Ho Fei-yu.
"Okay."
Ho Fei-yu withdrew his gaze and followed Kokoro Aono out of the classroom.
"Izumi, didn't you already size up someone to 'help' for these three years? Why are you interested in that guy now?" The short-haired brunette girl said casually, leaning against the podium with curiosity, no longer suppressing her voice after Ho Fei-yu and Kokoro Aono left.
The term 'help' was a special word for the trio, carrying a meaning completely opposite to its definition, filled with strong malicious pleasure.
"Yeah, Izumi." The delicate-looking blonde girl also looked curiously at Izumi, the red-haired girl they were talking about.
"Heh heh, I don't really know why, but I just have this strange feeling. He seems really easy to bully, and it's making me want to act~" Izumi, the red-haired girl, said with a sense of excited mystery. Her red eyes glowed with excitement, as if she had found a newer, more interesting toy.
"Huh!? Izumi, you feel that way too?" The short-haired brunette girl was surprised.
"I... I have that feeling too..." While the two girls looked at each other in surprise, the delicate blonde girl on the side added.
"Heh heh, this is getting interesting. I hope this toy doesn't break too quickly while we're playing with him~"
"..."
Bang!
"That's the way to go, Shouya-kun! That's a beautiful home run!"
"Heh heh, it's the result of our entire team working hard."
"..."
The sun set, and the golden evening glow filled the campus.
Ho Fei-yu and Kokoro Aono walked slowly on the sports field. The sounds of youth exercising and sweating filled their ears.
The two had walked past the teaching buildings, the library, the swimming pool, the auditorium, and so on. Now they were strolling along the path by the sports field.
"It's really big~" Ho Fei-yu couldn't help but sigh, looking at the spacious campus.
"What's 'really big'?" Hearing the boy's voice beside her, Kokoro Aono subconsciously glanced down at her own ample peaks. Her fair face instantly flushed bright red. She looked up, only to find Ho Fei-yu wasn't looking at her. A hint of embarrassment flashed across her rosy face, but she quickly pouted slightly and asked.
"The campus, of course~ What else could it be?" Ho Fei-yu slightly rolled his eyes, momentarily glancing at Kokoro Aono's chest.
It was still not half the size of Hana-chan's.
"Oh! It is really big. Much bigger than I expected~" Kokoro Aono looked into the distance, echoing his sentiment.
"Let's go home. That's enough for today. We need to go back and prepare what we need for school tomorrow." Ho Fei-yu said to Kokoro Aono after they had walked around almost every part of the school.
"Mhm!" The girl nodded in response. The innocent Kokoro Aono didn't think about the meaning of Ho Fei-yu's words, thinking he was just asking her to go back and prepare her things~
About half an hour later.
"Wow, is this your foster mother's apartment!? It's amazing! The rent must be so expensive..." Standing beneath the Gunma Apartment building, Kokoro Aono looked up at the complex. Her cute face was filled with shock, but also hesitation and worry. She might not be able to afford the rent for such a luxurious apartment.
After all, her grandmother hadn't left much money. Her parents were divorced and practically ignored her. They would only occasionally deposit a little money into her account when they remembered. Kokoro Aono wasn't counting on them. She wanted to study hard, get into a good university, earn scholarships there, and find a good job after graduation so she could live self-sufficiently.
"Don't worry~ My Aunt Mitsuko is very kind. Her favorite thing to do is help single women and mothers. The rent is very low. Besides, just because you have leverage over me, I won't let you leave my sight~" Ho Fei-yu said with a smile, seeing Kokoro Aono's conflicted and worried expression.
"Hmph! I told you already! I won't tell the police!" Ho Fei-yu's words made the girl angry and feel wronged at the same time. She had said it several times, and he kept bringing it up! It made her sound like the kind of person who couldn't tell right from wrong!
"Okay, okay."
"...I... I didn't prepare a gift. Isn't that impolite..." Kokoro Aono stopped talking about that topic. Thinking of something else, a worried expression crossed her small face.
The excitement of seeing the new school had made her forget the gift she should have prepared beforehand. Now, the sudden realization made her anxious. On one hand, she had received kindness from others and should reciprocate, even if the gift was small; it was the thought that counted.
On the other hand, Kokoro Aono didn't know why, but she felt incredibly nervous, a feeling of tension but also excitement, like meeting a close relative.
"It's fine. Aunt Mitsuko isn't that petty. Let's go."
"Mhm." Kokoro Aono nodded, following Ho Fei-yu upstairs with a sense of apprehension.
Knock, knock.
"Coming~"
A gentle, seductive voice sounded. The door opened the next moment, and a graceful, intellectual mature woman walked out.
Her arms, which were about to wrap around Ho Fei-yu, paused when her beautiful eyes caught sight of Kokoro Aono behind him. She quickly changed course and embraced the girl instead.
"You must be Kokoro-chan! You poor dear~ Come, let Auntie give you a proper hug." Mitsuko Gunma's maternal instincts flared as she hugged Kokoro Aono. Ho Fei-yu had already told her some of the story yesterday.
"That's enough, Aunt Mitsuko. She's going to suffocate." Ho Fei-yu said irritably.
"Heh heh, I'm sorry, Kokoro-chan~ Did I squeeze you too hard?" Hearing this, Mitsuko Gunma immediately released Kokoro Aono, simultaneously sticking out her pink tongue playfully at Ho Fei-yu. Then, she gently stroked the girl's soft hair and spoke softly with an apologetic tone.
"N-no... Thank you, Landlady Mitsuko!" Kokoro Aono blushed, thanking Mitsuko Gunma. In just this short time, she felt a sense of maternal love from this beautiful mature woman...
"Just call me Aunt Mitsuko. Calling me Landlady Mitsuko is so formal. You'll be living here together for three years. Neighbors should help each other~ Just like Fei-yu-kun, he often helps Shizuku next door with her studies." Mitsuko Gunma covered her mouth and chuckled. Seeing Kokoro Aono's sweet, innocent look and hearing her sad backstory, her compassion was greatly stirred.
Ho Fei-yu scratched his head and gave an awkward smile nearby.
He was caught with a guilty conscience.
"Fei... I already know one character of his name." Kokoro Aono, however, was thinking about something else after hearing Mitsuko Gunma's words.
After a round of warm greetings, Kokoro Aono, her small face flushed, took the key Mitsuko Gunma gave her and went up to the third floor. Before leaving, she glanced back at Ho Fei-yu.
'Aunt Mitsuko is such a nice person~ She's not only beautiful but also gentle.'
'I finally know one character of his name! You hateful bad guy! I'll talk to Aunt Mitsuko a few more times and see if I can find out your full name!' Inside the room, Kokoro Aono looked at the clean, tidy, and spacious room. Her gratitude towards Mitsuko Gunma grew even deeper. She hadn't expected the apartment to cost her only 10,000 yen a month, including utilities! Amidst her gratitude, the girl felt even more determined to find out Ho Fei-yu's name.
On the other side.
"Mmm~ Ahn~ Mmm~ Fei-yu-kun~"
Mitsuko Gunma released her red lips, a trail of glistening saliva briefly stretching and breaking, finally clinging to the corner of her mouth. Her beautiful eyes were filled with a pink haze, and her flushed, fair face had a sickly beauty. With every rise and fall of her chest, a puff of hot air escaped. She was now alluring and seductive, far from her previous dignified and intellectual appearance, truly a captivating femme fatale.
"Aunt Mitsuko~" Ho Fei-yu responded with affection, the sweet taste still lingering in his mouth. The heat ignited by Kokoro Aono yesterday was completely set ablaze by Mitsuko Gunma.
Suck, slurp~ "Let's go to the bedroom~" Mitsuko Gunma clung to Ho Fei-yu like a koala. Seeing his prominent Adam's apple, she kissed his neck directly. After about a minute, she pulled away. The area, which was originally flesh-colored, was now cherry-red, a deep hickey branded upon it.
"Mhm." Ho Fei-yu carried Mitsuko Gunma and quickly walked towards the bedroom.
"Is it really okay to be so lustful right after Ruri-chan left!?" As they passed the sofa, a voice of dissatisfaction reached their ears.
"Does Rumi-chan want to join too? Oka-san remembers you only have a few days left until school starts, you know~" Mitsuko Gunma turned her head and smiled at the serious-looking Kurumi Gunma.
"Let's go in, Fei-yu-kun. If a certain someone doesn't want to, they'll just have to listen to the sounds outside~ I was planning on having a wingwoman, but it's a shame. Today, Auntie is going to be the brave dragon tamer herself~" Mitsuko Gunma turned her head, no longer looking at her eldest daughter. She pressed her head against Ho Fei-yu's and whispered, speaking only to him.
"Mhm~" Ho Fei-yu softly answered. Mitsuko Gunma's hot breath was already tickling his ear, making him, who was already worked up, even more unbearable, like a steak with added sauce. As for Rumi-nee, he knew she was denying her true feelings. It wouldn't be more than a minute before there would be one more person on top of him.
Three hours later.
Ho Fei-yu slept with a beauty on each arm. For him, the release of hormones was always just enough, never excessive, so he rarely reached complete exhaustion.
With nothing else to do, Ho Fei-yu mentally summoned the System, planning to browse the Store. Although he couldn't afford most items, it didn't stop him from dreaming. He also planned to use a draw card.
The next moment, the System interface appeared before his eyes.
"What the heck? It's upgrading? It's only 61% complete right now."