Tokyo: My Superpower Refreshes Every Week-Chapter 571 - 569: Next Year’s Goal Confirmed

The conversation about the Different World topic was lively in the tatami-floored living room. Hojo Shouko sat properly, listening to Phoenix Academy's Senior vividly talk about those experiences.

Yoshikawa Sayuri and Nomura True Wave joined in the chat centered around Phoenix Academy Maggie, yet without any sense of discord.

Under the brilliant light released by the young lady, others were like stars overshadowed by the moonlight.

Hojo Shouko quietly observed, her gaze passing with envy, occasionally looking at Aozawa, then quickly moving away.

In the art of brushing past someone without being seen, Hojo Shouko was quite experienced. She didn't want her frequent glances towards Aozawa-senpai to lead Phoenix Academy's Senior to misunderstand something.

She could feel, upon first entering the living room, Phoenix Academy's Senior's gaze examined her, like a lion ruling a vast territory eyeing an uninvited guest.

Hojo Shouko picked up her cup and took a sip of juice. The cup was already empty, and the beverage was not within her reach.

She realized this and regretted not checking the amount of juice left before drinking.

"Shouko, here you go."

Aozawa's eyes swept over and noticed her cup was empty, knowing well that with her personality, she would have a hard time asking for a drink outside her reach.

He took the initiative and picked up a large bottle of juice nearby, filling Hojo Shouko's empty cup.

This action made Phoenix Academy Maggie smile and say, "Aozawa, you're really attentive.

Shouko, no need to be so restrained.

Tetsuji is a good friend of ours, and you're like our little sister, no need for formalities."

Phoenix Academy Maggie emphasized the word sister, reminding her that as a sister, one shouldn't compete with the elder sister over a boyfriend, one must embrace the role of a sister!

"Okay."

Hojo Shouko nodded obediently, not overthinking the meaning behind Phoenix Academy Maggie's words, her mind was preoccupied with Aozawa-senpai noticing her empty cup immediately.

He truly is a gentle and attentive person.

Thinking of this, she sighed inwardly, maintaining that serene yet unnoticeably calm demeanor.

Hojo Shouko was especially skilled at hiding her emotions.

After this small interlude, Yoshikawa Sayuri suddenly remembered.

Now wasn't the time to talk about the Different World with Maggie, it was necessary to develop her relationship with Aozawa.

Yoshikawa Sayuri secretly gave Hojo Tetsuji a signal.

Hojo Tetsuji, being carefree, understood Yoshikawa Sayuri's signal instantly.

Almost immediately, he understood the intention and exclaimed, "Exactly, just chatting about those things is boring, why not play a game.

What's a birthday party without the King's Game for fun!"

"Agreed."

Yoshikawa Sayuri promptly echoed.

Nomura True Wave, unaware of their plan, smiled and said, "Okay, I'll go prepare."

"Don't worry, I've already prepared."

Hojo Tetsuji interrupted her, quickly pulling out the King's Game slips from his waist bag, and seriously said, "Each person gets a number, cover it without revealing, then write punishment games, and the person who draws the king issues commands.

I'll distribute the numbers."

With that, he quickly placed the numbers in front of everyone.

Yoshikawa Sayuri pulled out the rigged slips, smiling, "Let's draw lots to see who will be the first king!"

Their teamwork was apparent, only lacking expressions on their faces indicating their plot.

Aozawa wanted to tease this couple but chose not to say anything. He took the slip and began jotting down punishment games.

...

In the first draw, unsurprisingly, Yoshikawa Sayuri drew the king's slip.

She gleefully said, "Hehe, the black slip, I'm the king!"

"King, please give an order!"

Hojo Tetsuji promptly handed over the written punishments, and Yoshikawa Sayuri naturally selected the Pocky Game.

This was a premeditated arrangement by her and Hojo Tetsuji, specifically prepared as a couple game for Maggie and Aozawa.

"By the king's order, make numbers 3 and 5 play the Pocky Game! No objections allowed!"

Yoshikawa Sayuri deliberately emphasized this, smiling at Phoenix Academy Maggie.

Making her feel quite shy, Little Sayuri was indeed mischievous.

Hojo Tetsuji quickly flipped out the chocolate sticks.

At that moment, Phoenix Academy Maggie flipped her number, revealing four…

Suddenly, the atmosphere grew a bit awkward.

Aozawa was number three.

Number five was Hojo Shouko.

I remembered wrongly!! Sorry, Maggie, I'm such a fool!

Yoshikawa Sayuri's first thought wasn't that Hojo Tetsuji made a mistake but that she misremembered the numbers.

Hojo Tetsuji's first thought was that he messed up.

This couple of fools couldn't be relied upon!

Aozawa predicted the beginning but couldn't foresee the outcome; truly ineffectual yet overly confident.

With that full-of-confidence look, he thought it was a planned surprise game for him and Maggie, but it ended up in a blunder.

Phoenix Academy Maggie's smile was hard to maintain; her hand clutched tightly under the table as she turned and said, "Shouko, if you don't want to, you can refuse."

"It's okay, Phoenix Academy's Senior, it's just a game!"

Hojo Shouko appeared especially earnest; she was originally an outsider, how could she dampen everyone's gaming spirit.

"Hehe."

Phoenix Academy Maggie smiled, thinking, this little sister isn't honest either, "Aozawa, good luck!"

Aozawa looked at her clenched fists, realizing there was no way they could win this match.

"Don't worry, leave it to me."

Given how things had progressed, Hojo Tetsuji couldn't say much; if the King's game didn't follow the rules, it would lose its charm.

A chocolate stick was handed over.

Aozawa bit one end, while Hojo Shouko bit the other.

Snap, the two gently bit the chocolate stick, gradually moving closer together.

Those long eyelashes, the clear and bright eyes, and the skin as smooth as a peeled egg.

Everything seemed perfect.

That is, if you ignored the fiery Phoenix Academy Maggie in the background.

Aozawa dared not show off his skills and did not bite through the chocolate stick until he touched those soft lips.

He couldn't let Shouko think he deliberately bit it off, so he quietly used telekinesis.

Snap.

Hojo Shouko looked at the piece of chocolate stick she bit off, an expression of surprise flashing in her eyes.

She was indeed planning to break it, but not at this distance, a bit closer instead.

She used the same strength, so why did it break?

"Haha, I win."

Aozawa quickly straightened up, a smile on his face.

Nomura Makoto quickly laughed and said, "Tough luck, let's continue."

"Okay."

Yoshikawa Sayuri quickly agreed, relieved that the two hadn't kissed.

Otherwise, she felt Maggie might skin her alive later.

Hojo Tetsuji also sighed in relief, nearly pushing his sister into the fire pit.

"Haha."

Phoenix Academy Maggie chuckled, "Next time, I want to be the King!"

...

Due to a numerical error, Yoshikawa Sayuri and Hojo Tetsuji didn't dare to fiddle with the game anymore.

They just treated the King's game as a normal birthday party game, and everyone took turns having a blast.

Seeing the time was about right, Nomura Makoto quickly patted his forehead, "Oh no, I forgot something."

"Nomura-senpai, let me handle it!"

Hojo Shouko immediately volunteered, and asked seriously, "What did you forget?"

Her big, watery eyes seriously observed her.

Nomura Makoto found it hard to refuse; saying no to such an enthusiastic girl seemed cruel.

But this was an opportunity Nomura Makoto planned to create alone time for Aozawa and Maggie.

Sighing internally, "The birthday cake."

"How can a birthday pass without a cake? I'll go get it now."

"It's hard to carry a cake alone, I'll go with you."

Phoenix Academy Maggie stood up, genuinely afraid Aozawa would volunteer to help carry the cake.

Knowing his nature, he might indeed do so, thus she aimed to secure the cake-carrying task before Aozawa could.

Why did it still seem off-script?

This thought crossed Nomura Makoto's mind, yet she couldn't refuse, "Alright then, it's at Osada Cake Shop, Nishiikyo Ichi-chome, just mention my name to pick it up."

"Got it."

Hojo Shouko nodded; she excelled at errands and believed her unexpected attendance at the party potentially added some disturbance.

Hence, running an errand might compensate for the slight trouble she caused.

Shouko was keen to do so.

This sincerity left Nomura Makoto unable to refuse.

Watching them leave, she slapped her forehead, "What a mess!"

"No worries."

Furusawa Kyoichiro casually comforted her, seizing the opportunity to ask, "Hojo, Aozawa, are you interested in joining next year's Koshien?"

Aozawa was slightly startled, replying, "Didn't you win the championship this year?"

"No, just the runner-up. Without your help, Brilliant High School winning the Koshien championship is nearly impossible."

Though requesting Peter was an option, Furusawa Kyoichiro reckoned it would incur significant obligations.

So, he decided to first seek help from the two before him.

"Koshien..."

Aozawa mumbled. Having already won the Jade Dragon Flag, his interest in another victory was minimal.

Dominating Koshien also seemed like a fun venture.

"But as Kendo club president, I can't train with your baseball team."

"No worries, as long as you can participate in the spring selection and summer championship."

Furusawa Kyoichiro understood that given their skills, training was unnecessary.

"Alright then."

Aozawa nodded, deciding to claim Koshien next year.