[Status: Healing...]
Hmm, today's growth is much higher than yesterday.
It seems that more training will accelerate the growth of the target character.
Just as Shen Bai was moving towards the bento, a target marker suddenly appeared on the radar.
[Character: Kasumigaoka Utaha]
[Potential: A]
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Thanks to Sanqian Xingyu for the monthly pass, hot updates are in progress (drafting).
Chapter 016: The Right Time, Place, and People; Xia Lao Fei Actively Shows Love
Kasumigaoka Utaha pushed open the rooftop door and had just stepped in when a gust of wind blew through her long hair.
The next second, the wind, playing tricks, lifted her skirt, which reached just above her knees.
A pair of beautiful legs, wrapped in black stockings and almost perfectly shaped, were revealed.
And beneath the sheer black transparency...
A cute and playful bear pattern appeared, as if peeking out through the gaps in the stockings.
The school rooftop usually had no one.
And on the way up, Kasumigaoka Utaha hadn't seen anyone following her.
So at this moment, she hadn't taken any measures to prevent exposure.
"Comfortable!"
"In the scorching summer, the wind blowing across the rooftop carries the scent of youth."
The next second, Kasumigaoka Utaha suddenly noticed a figure in the direction the wind was coming from; he was holding a bento, and he was a boy.
And at that moment, the wind also stopped.
Their eyes met, and Shen Bai saw the disdain in Kasumigaoka Utaha's eyes.
"Cough, cough."
Kasumigaoka Utaha pretended to cough to ease the awkwardness: "What did you just see?"
"Oh."
Shen Bai's reaction was calm: "Probably just a little bear..."
"Don't say another word, forget everything you just saw, or I'll report you to the teacher for peeking under a girl's skirt!"
"The teacher won't listen to just your side of the story."
"But you did see it, and it aligns with the teacher's inherent perception of boys your age being curious about the opposite sex."
Kasumigaoka Utaha was very confident, exuding a natural, faint air of condescension.
If it weren't for Shen Bai, others would most likely have been intimidated and chosen to shut up.
And seeing the bear pattern, by any measure, it should have been a gain.
But Shen Bai wanted more than just that.
Two years ago, when love metronome was first released and hit a sales bottleneck, he had already stepped forward.
However, due to the authority of that old man Suo Fang Yanqing, Shen Bai did not reveal his identity to Saeko Busujima, and under the name "Other World Amorous War God," he engaged in friendly exchanges with Kashaiko.
Bringing love metronome to school was Shen Bai's way of creating an opportunity.
A perfect encounter between a fan and an idol, both having a good impression of each other.
Although the book wasn't on him now, this chance encounter was even more unforgettable than he had imagined.
Especially that little bear... Since the atmosphere was right, Shen Bai didn't plan to keep up the pretense, but he still needed to bait the hook.
He really wanted to see Kasumigaoka Utaha's surprised expression after she learned his true identity.
He smiled, a very happy smile: "As expected of you, Kashaiko."
Kasumigaoka Utaha's heart skipped a beat, but she feigned composure: "Hmph! Trying to act familiar, are we? But unfortunately, you got the name wrong. I'm not Kashaiko, and I don't know you at all."
"Besides, your pickup line is very crude and doesn't interest me."
As she spoke, Kasumigaoka Utaha took out a pineapple bun and milk, walked to a shady spot, and stood, watching Shen Bai with a wary expression.
How did he know she was Kashaiko?
This secret, even her own parents didn't know!
Could it be... him?
A hint of suspicion had already appeared in Kasumigaoka Utaha's eyes, but she couldn't believe it.
Shen Bai took out his phone and started composing an email.
The next second, Kasumigaoka Utaha's phone buzzed.
That vibration frequency was one she had specially set; it was for the person who had suddenly helped her two years ago when she encountered difficulties.
It was the person who provided her with writing inspiration for the subsequent writing of love metronome.
It was also the person she had always fantasized about, someone who could stand by her side and shield her from the wind and rain.
But that person had never told her any information about his true identity.
He was like her knight, hidden in the shadows.
He would always send emails through the mailbox at critical moments.
And now, that knight—Other World Amorous War God—who had been silent for nearly a month, finally sent a message!
Is it him?
Kasumigaoka Utaha's heart raced, and her fingers even trembled slightly.
The greater the expectation, the greater the disappointment.
Kasumigaoka Utaha dared not jump to conclusions.
But seeing the smile on Shen Bai's face and his gesture for her to look at her phone...
Her anticipation instantly reached its peak.
"Long time no see!"
A short message appeared on the screen.
It's him!
Other World Amorous War God!
She looked up at Shen Bai and blindly typed a short message: "Long time no see! Who are you?"
Shen Bai picked up his phone and continued editing.
"My name is Shen Bai, Year 1, Class E, Senior Utaha."
Shen Bai repeated the message with a smile on his face.
Shocked, Kasumigaoka Utaha covered her mouth in disbelief; her favorability rating soared from 50 directly to 80.
A favorability of 80; this was already the affection Yumi Suo had for her adopted son.
The operation was a great success.
Kasumigaoka Utaha was very excited, she darted in front of Shen Bai, scrutinizing him up and down like a curious child, completely devoid of her previous arrogance.
"Amorous War God!? How are you at this school?!"
"How did you know I was here?"
"You didn't choose this school specifically because of me, did you!?"
"Did you!?"
"Yes."
"Ah~!"
Kasumigaoka Utaha immediately threw herself into Shen Bai's arms.
Her favorability rating soared to 85, making her the person with the highest favorability after Saeko Busujima.
Kasumigaoka Utaha was dazed, feeling as if she had suddenly been struck by fate, and for the moment, she couldn't think of anything other than Shen Bai.
Two years of silent companionship.
Then suddenly appearing by her side.
And even choosing this school because of her.
This ultimate destiny and romance were enough to make this romance light novel author swoon.