In Tokyo: They are heavily dependent on me

Chapter 14. Time is a tram that takes away youth.

[Minami, the lead vocalist of the famous idol group 'LOVE', was stalked last night. The perpetrator was carrying a stun gun and a knife over 30 centimeters long.]

Fortunately, she was rescued by a kind passerby. Police discovered that the stalker was actually a serial killer who had committed several previous crimes!

When she woke up in the morning, still half asleep, Kaoru opened the sliding door to Class A. As soon as she sat down and took out her phone, she heard a constant stream of conversations around her.

Without a doubt, it's about what happened last night.

He ignored the girls' conversation and focused his attention on the 'transparent window' in front of him.

[Character: Orina Minakami]

[Aid Progress: 100%]

[Mission: Find the killer's trail, Completed]

5000 points have been awarded.

"You look very energetic, Hoshino-kun."

As he focused his attention on the "transparent window" in front of him, he heard a girl's voice beside him.

Xun looked up and saw that it was the girl she had met in the parking shed yesterday.

Kobayashi, who always dressed like a delinquent, with permed hair and a specially tailored short skirt, stopped in front of his desk.

Good morning, Kobayashi.

Xun forced himself to remain calm, deceiving himself that what happened yesterday had nothing to do with him.

"You seemed pretty arrogant yesterday."

Chio Kobayashi braced herself against the desk with both hands, leaning forward, completely oblivious to the fact that her private parts were now exposed to him without any cover.

Seeing the fear on Xun's face, she moved even closer, pressing her face against hers.

The scent of an unknown perfume tantalized my nostrils.

Kaoru was forced to lean against the wall, watching her face approach, and was just about to speak...

"Hey, Ms. Shoko's here!"

At that moment, his companion beside him gave him a reminder.

Kobayashi gritted his teeth and made a "tsk" sound of dissatisfaction.

She quickly straightened her forward-leaning posture and sat back in her seat.

Not long after she sat back down, Ms. Shoko slammed her lecture notes on the podium and began to assign today's teaching tasks.

"Next week, the school will hold a literature competition with the theme of 'Time and Youth.' According to the rules, all third-grade students must participate in this competition."

"In addition, the top three will receive a prize."

As soon as he finished speaking, the class erupted in groans and complaints.

Clearly, people aren't interested in the so-called bonus.

Of the entire class, only Kaoru showed an expectant expression.

There's a prize! He'd better get first place!

Ms. Shoko glanced at the time, ignored everyone's protests, and said, "I will collect the articles after this week," before starting the lesson.

Kaoru wasn't paying attention in class. He already knew everything that Ms. Shoko mentioned, so he decided to finish the assignment she gave him.

The themes of time and youth...

He thought for a moment, then looked out the window. Occasionally, a breeze would blow by. Early June was one of the last few traces of spring left in the season, and the wind brought the sultry, humid feeling of summer, which was quite comfortable.

He pressed the ballpoint pen and wrote down the title.

Time is like a tram that takes away youth.

The first lesson is over, and the article is finished.

Kaoru went to the teachers' office and placed the completed article on Ms. Shoko's desk.

"Hmm? You're done writing?"

Ms. Shoko looked at him incredulously, picked up the essay he had written, and began to read it.

I quickly finished reading the article he wrote.

"Should we spend a little more time revising it? The deadline isn't until next week anyway."

Her face was filled with surprise; she couldn't believe that an article written by a high school student could be so moving.

"Shoko-sensei, my time is very precious. I save the world every day. Yesterday, I personally prevented a terrible incident from happening. How can I waste it on such trivial matters?"

Eighteen-year-old Hoshino Kaoru, full of youthful vigor, turned around and went to the office door, opening it.

"No need for modifications, this is the best finished product."

Back in the classroom.

At the next table, Mizukami Orina was working hard, leaving dense handwriting on the paper.

Xun leaned closer, curious, to look at the article she had written.

The passing of time is not the end... but a new beginning...

Hmm, the beginning is quite well written, it has a lot of depth.

Then, he glanced at the article written by Kobayashi.

[After the last class of the afternoon, I forgot my umbrella, and it started to rain...]

In the rain, I saw a familiar figure walking towards me from behind...

That was the familiar figure of my mother.

"Kobayashi, the topic of your essay is 'Time and Youth,' not 'My Mother.'"

The sudden sound overhead startled Xiaolin, who was engrossed in writing.

She looked up at Hoshino Kaoru's annoying face, resisting the urge to write "The most annoying idiot" on his face with a ballpoint pen, and glared at him fiercely.

How could I have such bad luck, having attended the same school as this guy since junior high?

Not only does he have a lot of scandals, but his academic performance is also so outstanding. Being with him will definitely make you the subject of comparison and gossip.

"Mind your own business. Have you finished writing yet?"

Chio Kobayashi placed her Japanese language textbook on top of the half-finished article, not wanting that annoying guy to peek at it.

"Someone as good as me finished writing in just thirty minutes. Also, I've already reserved first place in next week's literary competition. You should all be like Kobayashi and just write some unimportant stuff. That way, you won't waste your time or disappoint your expectations."

These words were too high-profile, and many people in the class rolled their eyes at Xun, looking like they wanted to tie him up and throw him off the building.

The next class is chemistry, so we need to move to the physics and chemistry classroom.

Kaoru was organizing his textbooks and stationery at his seat. One by one, the students in the classroom got up and left, and soon only he and the young lady who was writing an article were left.

"Mizukami-kun, time to go to class."

Kaoru came to her side. Just then, Mizukami finished writing, closed the book, and rummaged through the drawer.

She checked the covers one by one, but couldn't find the book she wanted.

Upon seeing this scene, Kaoru immediately understood.

"Oh! What a surprise, I didn't know that even the young lady would make such a basic mistake."

He said it in a teasing tone, then nudged Shui Shang's shoulder lightly with his elbow.

"Hoshino-kun, it seems you're the kind of boring guy who never misses an opportunity to tease others, which is why no girl in the class wants to get close to you."

Shui Shang clearly acknowledged that he had forgotten to bring his textbook.

She stood up and tossed her black hair over her shoulder, looking completely at ease.

"It's okay, you'll soon feel my charm and fall in love with me."

Xun placed the textbook in front of her and gently shook it, making it quite clear that she intended to share the textbook with her.

"I could never fall for a frivolous man like you."

Shui Shang walked in front, and just as he was about to leave the classroom, he turned back and added a sentence.

"Absolutely not, unless I'm out of my mind."

"Remember what you said, I'll make you like me."

Kaoru followed behind her, inhaling the citrus scent of her hair, and made up her mind.

He absolutely had to conquer this woman!