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A moment later, Chiba Shimizu nodded.

Haruka Yuzan didn’t speak; he just flashed a faint smile at the girl and then took the book in his hands.

Things were going smoothly; maybe Chiba-san had that kind of personality, a warm heart understanding others beneath a cold exterior.

Of course, this warmth only extended to those who were nice to her without any motive.

For instance, Sister Reiko, Misaki... and the super, invincibly broad-hearted Mr. Haruka!

Thinking this to himself, Haruka Yuzan heard a bustling noise. He looked up and saw a scattering of students’ figures by the roadside.

Some were laughing, others regretting, talking about nothing but the exam content they had just faced.

The first period of the exam week was over already?

Time really flies by fast, huh... Looks like I can cut down the time I spend answering in the next math period a little.

...

"Haruka, how did you write about the evaluation of Cao Cao on the history test? It was so hard!!!"

After school,

Heisuke Yonchu approached and started complaining that the test questions were too off-syllabus and completely unfair, getting harder each time!

"Couldn’t you just copy the evaluation of Cao Cao straight from ’The Records of the Three Kingdoms’?"

While packing his bag, Haruka Yuzan casually responded, while the young lady not far away had already packed up her things, standing at the classroom door with a slight air of arrogance, her cold and stunning face constantly exuding a ’do not disturb’ vibe.

Was the young lady waiting for me again?

With this thought, Haruka Yuzan quickened his packing, while Heisuke Yonchu seemed oblivious and kept chatting happily,

"I did think about that, but I’m afraid if our history teacher is also a hardcore fan of the Three Kingdoms series, I’m going to be in a lot of trouble!"

I didn’t know whether Heisuke would actually be in trouble, but if I didn’t hurry up, I might really be in for it.

"Heisuke, don’t you have to go to the Fencing Club today?"

"Huh? Don’t you know, Haruka? During the exam week, except for those clubs close to competition, all other clubs stop their training activities so that people can focus fully on their exams," Heisuke Yonchu said with a laugh, seeming very happy to be able to go home and play games earlier today.

Huh?

Was that it?

No wonder everyone was so leisurely after school, without a sense of urgency.

Even at this moment, there were still small groups of students lingering in the classroom.

While thinking this, suddenly, Haruka Yuzan spoke, "Heisuke, you’re being superficial."

"Eh? What do you mean?"

As he finished packing and stood up, Haruka Yuzan shook his head at the boy beside him, and said seriously,

"Do you want to advance to the main lineup of the Fencing Club a year ahead of time?"

"Of course," Heisuke Yonchu touched his head, looking somewhat puzzled as he nodded.

"Then what do you think the captain would think if he saw you training all by yourself at this time?"

"You mean..." Apparently envisioning that scene, Heisuke Yonchu’s eyes lit up with excitement.

"Exactly! Maybe you could even become the Captain of the Fencing Club!!!"

Haruka Yuzan slapped his shoulder forcefully and sincerely said,

"I really believe in you, Heisuke!!! Fire up!"

"Alright! I get it, Haruka! Thank you!! I’m going to train right now!!"

Heisuke Yonchu was one for action, going forth with whatever he decided to do immediately, swiftly grabbing his bag and running outside.

"Bound by the ties of friendship! From today, it’s going to get heated!!!"

The person had disappeared, but his excited voice still echoed in the corridor, showcasing the image of another teenager confused by fervor.

Seeing his good buddy like this, Haruka Yuzan shrugged, as if significantly moved, and said,

"I really envy Heisuke, always so full of energy every day."

"Boring."

Chiba Shimizu said blandly, and then turned to leave the classroom, leaving behind a beautiful silhouette that the boys couldn’t catch up with.

"Chiba-san, how can you casually judge others’ attitudes towards life like that!" Haruka Yuzan stepped up quickly, starting his usual banter with Chiba.

"Is it possible that I was talking about you?" Chiba Shimizu said coolly, seemingly speechless at Haruka Yuzan’s unabashed spirit.

"My life can’t be called boring! Now I’m the colorful Mr. Haruka!!!"

"...."

Noises and sights of boys and girls playing around in the corridor came by occasionally, their joyful faces demonstrating their longing for a naive romantic love.

Especially today, with no club activities, everyone was discussing where to go out and have fun after school.

Looking at the scene in front of him, Haruka Yuzan let out a long sigh,

"This kind of leisurely life is the best choice."

"Yeah." The rare agreement from the girl beside him seemed to affirm Mr. Haruka’s trivial thoughts.

Living is about being happy, joyously without much thought, plump and hopeful—life is that simple.

....

Time trickled away, and the calendar Reiko Onodera had won in a lucky draw was flipped through day by day.