At 6:30 AM, the sky was just turning a faint white, and a thin mist, like a translucent veil, enveloped the streets.
As a former university student in his previous life, Kamiyama Rikuo was, of course, still dreaming.
However, our Sakiko-sensei was already awake; she still had to make bento, and today she wanted to make one for Rikuo as well.
'Speaking of which, this is Rikuo-kun's first time going to Haneoka High School today.'
Although Sakiko had received a considerable sum in compensation, she still maintained her frugal nature; because Rikuo was hospitalized again yesterday, Togawa Kiyotsugu hadn't had a chance to explain to his daughter yet.
'I wonder what Rikuo-kun likes to eat.'
The morning passed quickly, and it was soon time for students to attend their 8 AM classes.
A knocking sound came from Rikuo's apartment door.
"Rikuo-kun, it's time to get up."
Rikuo suddenly opened his eyes and saw an unfamiliar ceiling.
"I woke up too fast; hearing Sakiko-sensei's voice, I thought I was hospitalized again."
Sakiko's calls, mixed with knocking, were still sounding at the door.
"It's truly my honor to receive Sakiko-sensei's wake-up service."
Rikuo quickly put on his clothes and opened the door, looking at Sakiko in front of him.
"Although you explained it before, I still feel this address is full of malice. Never mind, hurry and get ready; we need to go to school."
"Alright, give me 3 minutes."
Boys get ready quickly. Before 3 minutes were up, Sakiko saw Rikuo walk out of his room.
"Let's go."
"Hmm, but we have to separate at the school gate."
"That's right, in Japan, if a boy and a girl go to school together, they're considered a couple."
Rikuo looked at Sakiko's slightly flushed face, knowing she was a little shy after hearing that.
"But going to school with a green monster would only make people think you've been kidnapped, right?"
Sakiko lightly kicked Rikuo. The feeling of shyness flashed away, replaced by her standard crescent smile.
"Rikuo-kun really can't be serious, can he? By the way, your face isn't that green anymore."
"If it were still that green today, I'd rather cosplay a bush. If the school staff saw me like that in broad daylight, it would probably create a new urban legend."
...
About one kilometer from Haneoka, Sakiko took out the bento she made for Rikuo.
"Rikuo-kun, as part of my thanks, I'll be making your bento from now on. You can tell me anything you can't eat or really like."
"I'm extremely grateful. It's the honor of my life to be fed by Sakiko-sensei."
"So you mean you don't have any dietary restrictions, right? Oh, also, at school, could I ask you to try not to talk to me, Rikuo-kun?"
"Is Sakiko-sensei disgusted with me? Sobbing."
"No, not at all. Although Rikuo-kun advised me a lot before, I still don't have the courage to talk to Tomori right now. By the way, you don't know Tomori yet, do you? Takamatsu Tomori, she's in your class. She's a very cute girl!"
"Impossible, absolutely impossible! How could there be anyone in this world who challenges Sakiko-sensei's authority in terms of cuteness?"
"Anyway, just try not to talk to me. I'm going ahead, otherwise, Rikuo-kun will be late."
Sakiko didn't linger and ran towards the school.
But according to Murphy's Law, the ultimate move is... what you least want to happen will definitely happen. Tomori happened to come to school at this time and coincidentally saw Rikuo and Sakiko talking.
"Does Saki-chan have a new friend? Saki-chan looked so sad at school these past two days, but meeting this boy, she can show such a relaxed expression. Is it really because of my problem that Saki-chan quit? Saki-chan's expression was so pained then."
...
Rikuo arrived in the classroom and saw all the colorful hair.
"Everyone's Super Saiyan levels are very high; I'm embarrassing you all."
Boys passing by heard Rikuo's words and excitedly chimed in.
"You watch Dragon Ball too? But what does Super Saiyan level mean? Hair length? There are indeed quite a few girls with long hair in the class, right?"
'Oh, that's right, Dragon Ball Super hasn't come out in this world yet, and it's not the era of hair dye. But, speaking of which, I need to make a male friend to deal with Sakiko-sensei.'
"Yes, I really like Dragon Ball. I was just joking. I was hospitalized due to an accident two days ago. Could you tell me about the class?"
"My name is Nakajima Kento, just call me Kento. Are you interested in joining the Anime Club? People who like Dragon Ball are not bad people; we can definitely become best friends."
"My name is Kamiyama Rikuo. Is Sakiko in the Anime Club?"
"Sakiko? Who is Sakiko? It seems there's no one by that name in the Anime Club."
"Okay, I'm not joining."
"Kamiyama-kun?"
Rikuo found a corner to lean against. The teacher told him to wait in the classroom for now and would introduce him when class started.
'It's still comfortable here. The joys and sorrows of humanity are not interconnected; I just find them noisy. It seems I need to think of another way for Sakiko to see that I have male friends.'
Nakajima Kento didn't force Rikuo and didn't press him much after knowing he wouldn't join.
"Anyway, Kamiyama-kun, even if you don't join the Anime Club, we can still be best friends. After all, we both like Dragon Ball."
"Yes, we are already lifelong best friends."
'It seems I don't need to think of any extra methods.'
Rikuo was already prepared to use Kento as a tool. Isn't a sword a tool? He doesn't have Unlimited Blade Works.
"Shake hands, shake both hands. From now on, you, Kento, are my brother for life."
"For life? Kamiyama-kun is really an interesting person."
Nakajima Kento watched Rikuo's expression change faster than flipping a book and was already doubting his decision.
...
The class bell rang, students were about to start their 8 AM class. Be careful not to get caught reading novels, and those slacking off at work, watch out for your boss behind you.
The teacher walked into the classroom, bringing with her a girl with long pink hair.
"Students, today we have two new classmates. Please introduce yourselves."
"Ladies first."
Rikuo looked at Chihaya Anon, who was eager to present herself, and gave her the opportunity.
"Hello everyone, my name is Chihaya Anon. Due to family reasons, I enrolled at a strange time. I hope you all will befriend me. Please take care of me."
Anon's sweet voice and sunny demeanor were in full force, attracting the attention of the entire class. Her self-introduction was very successful.
Rikuo was not to be outdone.
"Kamiyama Rikuo, male. I usually like to watch games and play anime, but most importantly, more than ACG, I like Sakiko!"
'He's a strange person.'
The entire class couldn't help but sigh in their hearts.
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