CHAPTER 407: CHAPTER 404: CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

"Uh... that’s not the point... if that guy dares to mess around, I’m the first to disagree... The real issue now is, as parents... should we take some action?"

"What kind of action?"

"For example... maybe take some preventative measures?"

Hayakawa Sawaba rolled his eyes at Asano Fūsei: "What are you planning to do?"

"Of course, to make sure that guy can’t get too close to my daughter!" The middle-aged Long Aotian said righteously, "Trying to flirt with my daughter, as if it’s that easy."

"Are you being childish? Do you think Miss Kaori would change her mind just because of your interference?"

"Don’t forget, the kids are at that rebellious teenage phase. What if you trigger their rebellious spirit?"

"My daughter is so well-behaved, how could she have a rebellious spirit?"

Hayakawa Sawaba sighed slightly: "So did you? You transferred that Shirakawa Sawahei to another class?"

"I wanted to do that, but unfortunately, it would be too obvious... Miss Kaori would definitely be displeased... and Nazuki might fly into a rage..." The middle-aged Long Aotian sighed, "So I plan to start with the class."

"Have you already taken action?"

"Not yet... to be precise, I haven’t had the chance..."

"That guy seems to sit far away from Nazuki and Miss Kaori, and there are basically no girls around him..."

Hayakawa Sawaba frowned: "That wasn’t your doing?"

"Of course not!" Asano Fūsei protested his innocence, "If I did it, I would definitely come back to claim credit! What kind of person do you think I am?"

"..."

"Who else is in Miss Kaori’s class?" Hayakawa Sawaba was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Isn’t that Tsukimi family’s little girl there?"

"Tsukimi family... yeah, she sits with our daughter."

"That explains it. It must have been that Tsukimi Yamadori woman who did it." Hayakawa Sawaba sneered, "I didn’t expect she’d start meddling in her daughter’s love life..."

"Really? So it was her?" Asano Fūsei mused and nodded, "I originally thought it was those two, Tachibana Kaisuke and Tachibana China..."

"What’s with those two?" Hayakawa Sawaba frowned: "You didn’t go and provoke them, did you?"

"No, no! How could I just go and mess with them for no reason... it’s just that I accidentally discovered some secrets at school previously..."

"Secrets about the couple?"

"It’s about their daughter’s secrets." Asano Fūsei whispered mysteriously, "I suspect they cunningly set the trap on purpose..."

Hayakawa Sawaba shook his hand dismissively.

"Alright, we don’t cross paths with them often, so don’t spread that secret around, or be careful those two would risk everything to come after you."

"Secrets only have their value at the right time..."

"Of course, I wouldn’t blabber. Who would want to mess with those maniacs..." Asano Fūsei recalled with some fear, "That incident back then was so huge, and yet it was their doing... I didn’t expect it not only not to ruin them completely, but they even turned the tables..."

...

On the other side, Shirakawa Sawahei was completely unaware of the chess game going on behind a small seating arrangement. All he could think about now was how to soothe Hayakawa Kashi.

While he had expected this outcome, facing it was still quite tough... Shirakawa Sawahei had previously mused in distress that if he hadn’t been greedy for that one wish from the little Lolita, and had offended Tsukimi Sakurazawa and Asano Nazuki instead... the consequences would probably be much easier to handle than with Little Arrogant.

As for the Black Hearted Lolita, she doesn’t hold grudges, and though Tsukimi might be awkward for a while, with some patience, flattery, and a shopping trip or two, it would be alright as well...

As for Miss Kaori... not only does she hold grudges, but the usual apology methods don’t work!

’Challenging tasks are necessary,’ as they say, Shirakawa Sawahei spent the whole morning pondering and decided to invite Little Arrogant to the rooftop during the lunch break for a heart-to-heart talk.

If all else fails... maybe promise her another request?

With this thought in mind, Shirakawa Sawahei arrived early at the rooftop, waiting for Hayakawa Kashi’s arrival. Fortunately, though Evil Little Arrogant was angry, she didn’t seem intent on standing him up.

Seeing the familiar silhouette at the rooftop entrance, Shirakawa Sawahei finally relaxed a little.

"Shirakawa, did you invite me up here to introduce me to a club?"

This girl, opening her mouth like a seasoned Onmyoji. Shirakawa Sawahei’s face darkened, helplessly responding: "Actually, I have my reasons..."

"Reasons... meaning?"

"It naturally refers to my refusal of Hayakawa’s request!" Shirakawa Sawahei said seriously, "To be honest, if it weren’t for Nazuki’s threat, I would fully support Hayakawa joining the Calligraphy Club!"

He’s already refused her, might as well say anything now!

Miss Kaori looked at Shirakawa Sawahei with a smile, nodding slightly: "I see, so I still hold some importance in Shirakawa’s eyes."

Shirakawa Sawahei cleared his throat again and tentatively asked: "Then... how’s Hayakawa feeling now?"

"So-so."

"How so?"

"A bit better than you’d imagine."

"So, you’re not angry anymore?"

"Angry?" Surprise flickered in Miss Kaori’s eyes, the smile in her gaze deepening: "Why would I be angry?"

"..."

Alright, she’s still mad.

"Okay, okay... I made this new mistake trying to make amends for an old one... Hayakawa, do what you want, I won’t resist."

"I’m not angry."

"Don’t worry, I’ll keep my promise."

"I’m not angry!"

"So you’re finally angry now?"

Miss Kaori paused, turned her head away annoyed, and scoffed: "Since Shirakawa insists that I’m angry, then please do me a favor."

"I hope you can leave a hickey on your neck, can you do that?"

Shirakawa Sawahei: "..."

This trick is old! Are you mistaking me for that fool Ise Yu Orikin! Don’t try to fool me!

"Can we change it?"

"Sure." Miss Kaori continued sulking, "Your Christmas time is all mine."

Shirakawa Sawahei: "..."

These conditions... seem unreliable? The first one about the hickey doesn’t need explaining, I’ve used that trick on cute little Ise Yu before... the second on Christmas time...

Why does Little Arrogant like to commandeer others’ time so much? She’s like an old capitalist, mercilessly exploiting the working class’ rest time?

Christmas... Christmas... Seems like there’s nothing planned. If it were New Year’s visit, Shirakawa Sawahei might have hesitated since he had already promised little transparent’s mom...

Managing the old playboy schedule... truly a dilemma worth pondering...