Chapter 612

The simple two words made Tsukishima Rin, on the other end of the phone, unable to help but hug her soft pillow and roll gently on the bed, her cheeks slightly flushed, her heart feeling sweet.

【Tsukishima Rin: That's great!】

She calmed her mood and remembered the main business.

【Tsukishima Rin: Xia Xia Xia Mujun, please do your best in tomorrow's Shogi tournament! I will be cheering for you the whole time!】

【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: Thank you.】

【Tsukishima Rin: There is one more thing...】

【Tsukishima Rin: I previously promised Ruri-chan that next time I would bring some girl's manga that I think are good for her to read... um, if I come over then... would you feel it's inconvenient?】

After sending this message, Tsukishima Rin held her breath, waiting nervously.

Ruri-chan's side was naturally no problem, but Xia Xia Xia Mujun's attitude was the key.

【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: Of course I don't mind. Ruri really needs to read and learn more now; I would be grateful if you could provide good works for her to reference.】

【Tsukishima Rin: (。^＿^。) Mm-hmm! I understand!】

Ending the conversation with Tsukishima Rin, Xia Xia Xia Mujun opened Akita Sana's chat box.

Her message was sent after ten o'clock in the evening.

【Akita Sana: (，，???)?゛Xia Xia Xia Mujun, good evening!】

【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: Good evening, Akita-san.】

The message instantly became read.

【Akita Sana: Xia Xia Xia Mujun, I went to your Collection Club after school today wanting to find you to play, but I found that none of you were there?】

【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: I had something to do and left school early today. As for Yukimura-san and the others... they came to my house to tutor my sister with her homework.】

【Akita Sana: Σ(⊙▽⊙“) Eh?! Yukimura-san and the others went to your house?!】

【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: Yes, what's wrong?】

【Akita Sana: I remember Ruri-chan's grades are very good, right? She's the top student in the second year of middle school! Why do they still need Yukimura-san and the others to go over and tutor her?】

【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: Ruri's good grades are partly because when the family's conditions allowed it in the past, we hired special tutors for targeted reinforcement. Now that the situation is different, I'm worried that her learning rhythm will be affected, so I asked Yukimura-san and Saionji-san to help consolidate things. Their grades are excellent, and with their guidance, I am very at ease.】

On the other end of the phone, Akita Sana looked at the explanation on the screen and bit her lower lip slightly.

A miscalculation!

Such a good opportunity, being able to get close to Xia Xia Xia Mujun and leave a good impression in front of his sister, was actually snatched away by Yukimura Suzune and Saionji Nanase!

Although her own grades weren't anything to show off, her good friend Kondo Miki was a top student!

If she had known about this need earlier, wouldn't it have been a matter of course to let Miki go and tutor Ruri-chan?

Not only would she have helped, but she could have created more opportunities to spend time together...

Now that she had been "intercepted," Akita Sana felt a wave of annoyance.

However, she thought about it again.

Yukimura Suzune was a famously unreachable flower, and her criteria for choosing a partner were said to be ridiculously high, requiring spiritual resonance in literature; could she find someone who met the conditions in high school?

Saionji Nanase was even more mysterious, politely rejecting all confessors with the excuse of wanting to focus on her studies; no one could figure out her true thoughts.

Looking at it this way, it was highly likely that they were just helping Xia Xia Xia Mujun as classmates.

As for Fujiwara Aoi... hmm, a "study dunce" like herself, tutoring others?

It couldn't possibly pose a threat.

Then, the biggest "opponent" at this stage was indeed Senior Tsukishima Rin!

Thinking of Kondo Miki's worried reminder yesterday that Senior Tsukishima's momentum in pursuing Xia Xia Xia Mujun was very strong and that she must speed up her actions—Miki even expressed her willingness to help with all her might... Akita Sana felt a wave of emotion.

What a good friend!

Being so worried for her own happiness!

She must not let Miki's expectations down, and for the sake of her own future happiness, she must work hard to win over Xia Xia Xia Mujun!

She organized her thoughts and continued to send messages, trying to create opportunities:

【Akita Sana: ┌(′_ゝ`)┐ So that's how it is... Xia Xia Xia Mujun, actually... my grades are also very headache-inducing.】

【Akita Sana: Since Yukimura-san and the others are having a study session... then, can I join too? With one more person, it shouldn't be too much of a bother, right?】

【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: I remember Yukimura-san and the others are also tutoring Fujiwara-san. Fujiwara-san's grades... seem to be about the same as yours, Akita-san? If you study together and supervise each other, perhaps the results will be good.】

【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: However, the study session is mainly led by Yukimura-san and Saionji-san; I'm not sure if they are willing to increase the number of people being tutored. If you want to join, Akita-san, it's best to ask for their opinions directly.】

【Akita Sana: (#^.^#) Okay! I understand, I will go and ask Yukimura-san and Saionji-san tomorrow!】

【Akita Sana: By the way, by the way, Xia Xia Xia Mujun, tomorrow is the sixth round of the Newcomer Shogi Tournament, right? Please do your best in the match! Although tomorrow is a school day... I will find a way to watch the live stream! Cheering for you!】

【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: Thank you... but during school hours, it's better to prioritize your studies.】

【Akita Sana: (〃'▽'〃) Mm-hmm, I will. Good night, Xia Xia Xia Mujun!】

Ending the conversation with Akita Sana, Xia Xia Xia Mujun opened Ando Chizuru's message.

【Ando Chizuru: ｜дo?)!! Brother Chijin, good evening!】

【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: Good evening, Chizuru. Is there something you're looking for me for?】

【Ando Chizuru: (〃'▽'〃) Mm! Disturbing you tonight is to report to you the progress of "Operation Mapo Tofu"!】

【Ando Chizuru: I've been researching according to the recipe and videos for a long time since I got home these past two days! Tonight I finally made a portion that I think is pretty good! Mom tasted it and said it was delicious!】

【Ando Chizuru: Although Grandpa didn't say anything... I secretly saw that he was also eating it silently! And he ate quite a bit!】

【Ando Chizuru: So I think, my Mapo Tofu should be considered a preliminary success, right?】

【Ando Chizuru: Brother Chijin, didn't you want that kitchen knife that Grandpa treasures so much? How about this... let's find a time to study Mapo Tofu together?】

【Ando Chizuru: Two people thinking together is definitely faster than me pondering blindly alone! Maybe we can soon make Mapo Tofu that Grandpa can't find fault with, and then win the kitchen knife!】

【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: Of course. However, before that, I want to try it once myself.】

【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: I want to make a portion of Mapo Tofu alone first and ask your grandfather to taste it. If I can reach his standard this way and get the kitchen knife, that would naturally be best.】

【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: If it doesn't work, we'll study improvement plans together, how about that?】

【Ando Chizuru: (???`?) Mm-hmm! Okay! It's a deal! Just let me know in advance when you have time, Brother Chijin!】

【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: Okay.】

Finally, Xia Xia Xia Mujun opened the chat box of Kendo Club President Shanshan Ying-shu.

【Shanshan Ying-shu: Xia, are you there?】

【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: I am, Senior Shanshan. Is there something?】

【Shanshan Ying-shu: Do your best in tomorrow's Shogi tournament.】

【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: Thank you, Senior. However, you specifically looked for me; it shouldn't just be to say this, right?】

【Shanshan Ying-shu: Talking to smart people is easy. There is indeed serious business.】

【Shanshan Ying-shu: It's already the 25th today; there aren't many days left until the end of the month. This year's 'Jade Dragon Flag' National High School Kendo Tournament will be held in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, at the beginning of next month.】

【Shanshan Ying-shu: According to the practice of previous years, our school, like other strong schools, will arrive at the competition site two days in advance to conduct adaptive training, familiarize ourselves with the venue, and complete the registration procedures for the contestants.】

【Shanshan Ying-shu: So, Xia, you need to set off early with us. Is there any problem with the time?】

Xia Xia Xia Mujun thought quickly.

The end of the month... that is, in a few days.

The time was a bit tight, but he had promised Konoe Hitomi before, and he had also promised Senior Shanshan that he would represent the school in the competition.

【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: In principle, there should be no problem. But... if an extremely special emergency occurs, it might be hard to say.】

【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: I want to confirm, as long as the contestant registration is completed before the official start of the competition, it's fine, right?】

【Shanshan Ying-shu: Theoretically, yes. But 'try to arrive two days early' is a piece of advice based on many years of experience; I think you should understand the importance of it. Going over early to adapt to the climate and venue and adjusting your state has only benefits and no harm for the competition.】

【Shanshan Ying-shu: Especially you, Xia. This time you promised Miss Konoe. I don't know what specific agreement you have with Miss Konoe, but since it involves the results of the 'Jade Dragon Flag,' I hope you can go all out and try not to be distracted.】

【Shanshan Ying-shu: If poor results are caused by insufficient preparation or attitude problems, which in turn makes the Yutang family dissatisfied... the consequences could be very troublesome. I think you understand what I mean.】

【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: I understand the importance of the matter, Senior Shanshan. Please rest assured, I will try my best to coordinate the time and strive to set off early with everyone in the club.】

【Shanshan Ying-shu: Fine, as long as you have a plan. That's all I have to say. I won't disturb you anymore; rest early, and good luck with the match tomorrow.】

【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: Thank you, Senior.】

After replying to everyone's messages, Xia Xia Xia Mujun exhaled gently.

He opened the chat interface with his homeroom teacher, Sakai Shion, and took the initiative to send a message.

【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: Teacher Sakai, good evening. I would like to ask for a day off for tomorrow's Shogi tournament.】

After the message was sent, it quickly showed "read."

【Sakai Shion: You may. I will handle the leave request. Do your best in tomorrow's match.】

The reply was concise and crisp.

【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: Thank you, Teacher.】 ===== CHAPTER 981 =====