Chapter 932

Those classmates, whether boys or girls, all appeared exceptionally happy when speaking to her, even carrying a bit of unconscious obsequiousness.

Natsume Chikage stood not far away watching, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly.

He could tell that his sister was indeed very popular at school and had excellent interpersonal relationships.

"Ruri."

Natsume Ruri, hearing the familiar voice, turned her head immediately.

When she saw Natsume Chikage, the smile on her face instantly became genuine and bright, and she rushed over like a happy little bird.

"Brother!"

Reisa Kaga stood to the side, seeing Natsume Chikage, her small face flushed slightly, and she greeted him shyly and softly.

"Chikage-niisan... good afternoon."

Chizuru Ando, unable to suppress the excitement in her heart, had a voice slightly higher than usual.

"Natsume-niisan! Good afternoon!"

Izumi Hideaki also appeared quite excited and hurriedly stepped forward.

"Natsume-niisan! I really didn't expect you to actually come to our school today!"

Natsume Chikage reached out and gently ruffled his sister's hair, which had been blown a bit messy by the wind, and smiled:

"I just thought that since there was an opportunity, I'd drop by on the way to see what our Ruri is like at school."

At this moment.

Rin Tsukishima's gaze also fell completely on Natsume Ruri.

She saw that Natsume Ruri had soft, smooth long hair, and the hair in front was carefully trimmed into neat bangs, perfectly setting off her small, exquisite oval face.

Already petite and delicate, she looked even more cute and moving in the well-tailored, elegantly designed Seishin Academy uniform, like an exquisite doll.

Rin Tsukishima had long been looking forward to meeting Natsume Ruri, and now seeing her in person, she was even more delighted in her heart.

She stepped forward, a smile even more gentle and sincere than the one on stage just now blooming on her face.

"Hello, Ruri-chan. I am Rin Tsukishima, a senior from your brother's school."

Natsume Ruri let go of her brother's hand, and a flawless, dignified, and polite smile immediately appeared on her small face.

She bowed slightly, nodded, and then said in a tone that sounded innocent but seemed to imply something:

"Hello, Rin-nee-san. I've heard about you from Aoi-nee-san and the others."

The smile on Rin Tsukishima's face froze for a second.

Subsequently, she smiled somewhat awkwardly, trying to make her tone sound more natural.

"Aoi-nee-san and the others... ah haha, it seems they went to your house to play with you?"

Natsume Ruri smiled and nodded, her tone light, but it was as if she were counting something.

"Yes."

"Konoe-nee-san, Aoi-nee-san, Yukimura-nee-san, Saionji-nee-san, and Akita-nee-san and the others, all occasionally come over to play."

Upon hearing this, Rin Tsukishima felt as if she had been hit by a freezing spell, completely frozen in place.

How... so many girls have already been to Natsume-kun's house?

Even that Konoe-san... too?

Could it be that she is the only one who hasn't formally visited yet?

It's over... doesn't this mean she is far behind in "visiting progress"!

And, since they have all been there... could it be that they have already... toward Natsume-kun?

Impossible!

Right, impossible!

Since Natsume Ruri knows they have been there, she must have been there on the side at the time.

With her sister present, they certainly couldn't have done anything too over the line.

And, with Natsume-kun's steady and slightly distant personality...

Thinking of this, Rin Tsukishima felt slightly relieved, forced herself to cheer up, gave a dry laugh, and tried to change the subject.

"So that's how it is... speaking of which, I heard Natsume-kun mention that you, Ruri-chan, are currently drawing manga."

"I am also very curious about this; if you have time later, can I visit and see your work?"

Natsume Ruri was silent for a moment, and those clear, large eyes seemed to turn rapidly.

Subsequently, a more brilliant, yet vaguely overly perfect, fake smile bloomed on her face.

"Of course you can."

"Rather, I, Ruri, would be very welcoming."

Rin Tsukishima was instantly overjoyed, feeling that Ruri-chan seemed to really welcome her very much.

It seems that although she appeared a bit later than the other seniors, after this wonderful theater performance "debut", the effect seems quite good.

The rhythm is good now.

As long as she continues to maintain it, she will definitely be able to successfully "conquer" Ruri-chan first, and then approach Natsume-kun step by step!

A gentle and confident smile reappeared on Rin Tsukishima's face.

"Then it's a promise."

Izumi Hideaki, who was listening to the conversation between Rin Tsukishima and Natsume Ruri from the side, had alarm bells ringing in his heart.

This Rin Tsukishima-senpai in front of him looked even a bit more beautiful than his own sister.

The performance on stage just now also seemed to be a cut above his sister's.

If this situation were allowed to develop, perhaps Natsume-niisan—the candidate for future brother-in-law in his mind—would really be snatched away by this "beautiful older sister" who appeared halfway!

Where is his sister?

Sister, hurry up and come save the situation!!

Izumi Hideaki looked around anxiously, but could not find Nanami Izumi's figure anywhere.

He had no choice but to hurriedly take out his phone and tap the screen rapidly to send a message.

【Izumi Hideaki: Sister, where are you? Urgent!】

【Nanami Izumi: I've already boarded the bus back to school and am preparing to close my eyes and rest. Why? Want to ask your sister for money again? No, get lost!】

Seeing this reply, Izumi Hideaki was so angry his fingers trembled a bit.

He only felt that this sister of his was truly a "useless" thing that dropped the chain at critical moments! She didn't know how to seize opportunities at all!

He hurriedly edited the message again, urgently informing her that Rin Tsukishima was currently "approaching the target".

【Izumi Hideaki: It's not money! It's that Rin Tsukishima! She is right next to Natsume-niisan and Natsume Ruri now, and they seem to be chatting very well! Your rival has appeared!】

【Nanami Izumi: Why are you panicking. That Rin Tsukishima is just a 'loser' who has been explicitly rejected, your sister here doesn't even take her seriously. Stay calm.】

【Izumi Hideaki: Sister... since that's the case, will you win?】

【Nanami Izumi: Nonsense! It's definitely a win, little brother!】

Seeing his sister's confident reply, Izumi Hideaki still had no bottom in his heart, not knowing where this confidence came from.

But since she had said so... as a younger brother, it seemed he could only choose to believe.

However, when Izumi Hideaki finished sending the message, took a deep breath, raised his head, and prepared to talk to Natsume Chikage again, trying hard to brush up on the favorability of this "future brother-in-law".

He was stunned to find that Natsume Chikage, Natsume Ruri, Rin Tsukishima, as well as Chizuru Ando and Reisa Kaga, who were standing in front of him just now...

Had all disappeared without a trace.

Izumi Hideaki was completely dumbfounded, looking around at the empty surroundings in a daze.

"People... where are the people?"

Private Seishin Middle School, Art Club activity room.

Natsume Ruri, somewhat shyly and with a bit of small pride, led Natsume Chikage and Rin Tsukishima into this spacious and bright room.

"Brother, Rin-nee-san, this is the Art Club where Ruri belongs."

Reisa Kaga was originally a member of the Art Club, so naturally she followed them back.

As for Chizuru Ando, she was completely following with the intention of wanting to spend more time with Natsume Chikage, and followed without hesitation.

Just walked into the activity room.

They saw that there were still quite a few students remaining in the Art Club, mostly girls.

They were originally gathered in twos and threes discussing paintings, or tidying up painting tools.

When they saw Natsume Chikage walking in with Natsume Ruri, a low, excited commotion suddenly sounded in the crowd.

One girl after another had bright eyes and gathered around, greeting him in a jumble.