NOVEL NEXT Chapter 190 Sorting_2
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Looking at the increasingly detailed character attributes, Haruka Yuzan nodded in satisfaction.
Just a few months ago, my attribute panel was pitifully empty, with just the property column; let alone skills, I only had a fat cat named Roast Meat as a tenant.
As my wallet grew thicker and life more colorful, who could imagine my routine mingling with various beautiful girls?
Take, for example, the young lady over there,
Inside the library, the refined girl sat quietly on a wooden chair.
The morning rays streamed through the grand floor-to-ceiling windows, draping the girl in a cloak of holy light.
Her tranquil and elegant demeanor was truly befitting of the library's atmosphere.
Seemingly sensing something, Chiba Shimizu stopped flipping through her book and lifted her head, her clear and piercing eyes looking outside at the boy through the glass.
Their gazes met, separated by a wall—the boy outside, the girl inside.
"Hello, Chiba-san,"
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Inside the library,
The quiet ambience was so soothing that it almost sent one to sleep, but through Haruka Yuzan's eyes, everything was different.
The occasional pleasant sound of pages turning filled my ears, and the young lady in front of me sat there quietly, her presence exuding a serene and antique beauty.
Sleep?
If I slept now, it would be an insult to this beauty!
"Classmate Haruka, libraries are for reading books,"
Apparently having a hard time coping with the boy staring at her, Chiba Shimizu couldn't help but speak up to remind him.
"I am reading a book,"
Although he had nothing in his hands, who could blatantly lie with eyes wide open?
Mr. Haruka is indeed amazing.
"...…" It seemed she was already used to it, as Chiba Shimizu did not show any sign of discomposure.
Her slender, graceful fingers gently flipped the pages, and her light, elegant eyes remained undisturbed.
However, the "Republic" which the young lady had revisited many times, was inexplicably being flipped through faster than usual today.
Could it be that she had already deeply pondered over it many times, gaining some understanding of its wisdom?
But... for some reason, it felt as though the young lady was somewhat intent on making a hasty escape... flustered, shy...
Yuzan seemed to have noticed Chiba-san's little scheme, leaned forward, propping his arms on the table,
A smile tugged at the corner of his mouth as he gazed at her face, pure as Shimizu, and whispered,
"I am reading a beautifully bound book of antique elegance."
Such brazen behavior was something only the great and righteous Classmate Haruka could pull off, making it seem nonchalant and romantic!!!
If it were anyone else, they probably wouldn't even have the courage to face a beautiful girl.
At that remark, Chiba Shimizu seemed to freeze in place, her fingertips, which were turning the pages, halted mid-air.
Then, under Haruka Yuzan's gaze, a tempting blush slowly crept onto her refined face.
Her clear eyes also seemed to ripple in response to the boy's words.
Seeing Chiba-san in this state, the smile on Haruka Yuzan's face grew wider, and, somewhat teasingly, he added,
"Hm? Is it because the weather has become very hot? Why has Chiba-san's face turned red?"
Just a word from him triggered the high and cold young lady's shy bottom line, a scenario previously unimaginable.
Because she cared, she was easily embarrassed; because she cared, she was more susceptible.
Previously, Classmate Haruka would have been met with a cold "Disgusting," or "Classmate Haruka, please have some self-respect," and other indifferent remarks.
But now...
"Classmate Haruka, you talking like that is disgusting,"
The hand that was suspended in mid-air slowly descended, and finally, she flipped the page.
The icy voice broke through the boy's delusions.
Alright, two plus one, still couldn't escape being scorned.
Haruka Yuzan shrugged his shoulders, not taking it to heart, and put away his flirtatious thoughts,
"Well, Chiba-san, it's time we discussed our business empire,"
"Yes."
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Chiba Shimizu still hadn't looked up, her beautiful smiling face slowly cooling down, her eyes regaining their clear sheen.
It seemed as though her eyes contained only that thick copy of "The Republic" and nothing else.
Haruka Yuzan, for his part, didn't seem to care at all and continued, "Next week, the coffee shop's renovation should be finished. When we open, should we do some sort of grand opening event..."
At this, Chiba Shimizu finally lifted her head, her eyes appearing as if they could see right through someone,
Feeling somewhat guilty, Haruka Yuzan instinctively shrank his neck, exposing a smile that was awkward yet still polite.
"Is there a problem, Chiba-san?"
Enjoy new adventures from empire
Chiba Shimizu didn't answer; instead, she just gave Haruka Yuzan a faint look before softly opening her red lips,
"Mm, I'll have the event plan ready in advance."
After saying that, she returned her gaze to the book in her hands.
Quiet and still, as if nothing had happened just moments ago.
Looking at the refined person before him, Haruka Yuzan was first startled, then delighted.
"Chiba-san, how did you know I was going to ask about that?"
"Isn't it obvious? Isn't that why you came to me?"
"What if I was planning to do the event plan myself? Wouldn't that be a loss for you, Chiba-san?"
"Impossible." The response was decisive, betraying a confidence that left Haruka Yuzan feeling a bit outdone.
Could it be that this was the lazy image he projected in the young lady's mind?
That's infuriating!
But, of course, he wouldn't actually take everything upon himself just to make a point.
A landlord must maintain a landlord's mindset; the main thing was to lay flat.
The rest should be delegated; this was the true wisdom of life.
Eat well, sleep well, grow plump...
It was just that the process was going more smoothly than he had expected,
He thought he'd have to spend some effort convincing her, but the young lady not only anticipated his conversation but also directly agreed to it.
Had Secretary Chiba already become fully immersed in the role?
Indeed, as befitting of the young lady, she took everything she did very seriously.
"Well then, I leave it all in your hands, Chiba-san."
"Mm."
Chiba Shimizu nodded her head, her indifferent demeanour showing no surprise at Haruka Yuzan's response.
The warm breeze had passed, and with the passing of time, the refreshing sensation of the morning also seemed to have faded considerably.
Even the cherry blossoms by the roadside appeared to have dimmed a bit.
Haruka Yuzan, bored, randomly picked up a book from the library to read.
"Literature and Philosophy"
The title was strange, but now, after being influenced day and night by the young lady, he wasn't particularly averse to such books anymore.
It seemed he could even gain some insight from them.
He was somewhat engrossed, but then he seemed to remember something,
"Oh, Chiba-san, I was thinking of organizing a summer event during the summer break from school."
"The coffee shop isn't even open yet, and you're already planning your vacation?"
The rational young lady immediately saw the issue.
There was still a month until the summer break, and at that time, the coffee shop would have barely been open for a month.
If they weren't in Tokyo then, it would be quite troublesome.
Ignoring the young lady's sarcasm, Haruka Yuzan said casually,
"Consider it an early relaxation, going to Sister Reiko's hometown. It won't be for long, probably just two or three days. The main purpose is to experience the rural atmosphere."
Glancing at the young lady's expression, Haruka Yuzan continued to speak,
"Fields, mountains, streams, forests... Don't you want to experience this return to nature, Chiba-san?"
As if interested, Chiba Shimizu also raised her head.
But every time she saw Haruka Yuzan, her normally rational brain always inexplicably became disordered.