Cote : I Just Want to Grant Your Wish!

Chapter 683 - 683: Do i Look that bad ?

Perhaps even Tsubasa Nanase herself hadn't expected things to turn out this way.She repeatedly apologized to Horikita Suzune.

Horikita didn't mind and instead thanked her for her help.

Still, Nanase, seemingly concerned about students with low academic abilities, agreed with Horikita's proposal and still wanted to arrange a formal meeting between Horikita and Hosen Kazuo.

Though it felt a bit imposing, Horikita had no choice but to trust her.

The meeting was set for a karaoke room, tentatively scheduled for Sunday morning.

After Nanase left, Horikita fell into deep thought.

Today's meeting had actually gone smoothly.

Nanase cared about her classmates and wanted to help those struggling academically, but she didn't hold much influence in her class.

Hosen Kazuo had rejected Horikita's proposal.

If not for Hosen's interference, Horikita felt she could have already secured the cooperation of Class 1-D.

So, was Hosen Kazuo the key to the problem?

"Horikita-senpai."

Someone called out to her. "Horikita-senpai, there's still someone else here, you know?"

Horikita turned to see Amasawa Ichika munching on snacks, her cheeks puffed up like a hamster's.

After swallowing, she broke into a bright smile.

"I have a piece of bad news and a piece of good news. Which one would you like to hear first, Horikita-senpai?"

"If you could just tell me both, I might be interested."

"Aha, that's no fun at all!"

Amasawa seemed displeased, but her moods shifted quickly.

She soon grinned again and said, "Well, the truth is, Kaoru-senpai dumped me. Now I'm all alone. Are you interested in me, Horikita-senpai?"

Horikita was taken aback, studying Amasawa from head to toe.

This underclassman was so pretty—how could he just let her go?

No sooner had this thought surfaced than Horikita Suzune inwardly cursed—why was she starting to consider things from a pervert's perspective?

"What are your conditions?"

As she spoke these words, Horikita Suzune couldn't help but recall Yagami Takuya.

Yagami Takuya also had an academic rating of A and was suspected to be her and Kushida Kikyo's junior from middle school, though neither of them had any memory of him, while he could recount details about them.

Not only that, after hearing that their Class C was looking for partners, Yagami Takuya had proactively suggested teaming up with Kushida Kikyo.

However, Horikita Suzune had suppressed this and changed it to cooperation with their Class C.

Yagami was an Extrovert in Class B of the first year, and he could bring in quite a few freshmen.

Horikita Suzune had thought he might have some conditions, but he merely smiled and said that meeting the two senpais was his greatest fortune and he was willing to help them build bridges.

Though unsure what he was really up to, Horikita Suzune remained calm and planned to take advantage of the situation without giving anything in return.

At any rate, Horikita Suzune now had choices.

If Amasawa Ichika's conditions this time were too outrageous, she could refuse.

"Conditions, let me think."

Amasawa Ichika seemed somewhat troubled, then suddenly her eyes lit up. "Kaoru-senpai stood me up. Could you teach him a lesson for me, Horikita-senpai?"

Horikita Suzune fell silent for a moment.

"How do you want me to teach him a lesson?"

Hearing this, Amasawa Ichika couldn't help but chuckle.

...

Although he had received a message from Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, Kaoru didn't pay it much mind.

Compared to Amasawa Ichika, Kaoru had something very important to attend to now.

A gift he had ordered earlier had arrived.

On Wednesday morning, Kaoru placed the gift in the mailbox and, without lingering as usual, headed to the classroom.

Sakayanagi Arisu had returned to class and was chatting with Kamuro Masumi, who appeared somewhat impatient.

Spotting Kaoru, Kamuro Masumi looked at him as if he were something filthy and said coldly.

"You're done for, Kaoru."

"I'm done for?"

Kaoru was puzzled, then noticed Sakayanagi Arisu's smile and instinctively touched his cheek.

"Do I look that bad today?"

"You'll find out soon enough."

Sakayanagi Arisu wore a cheerful, smiling expression.

Kaoru grew increasingly bewildered.

He sat for a while until the intercom sounded, specifically calling him to the reception room.

Hearing this announcement, Kaoru Mitoma immediately understood the whole story. Under the curious gazes of everyone, he silently stood up and left.

When he arrived at the reception room, Sakayanagi Narumori had already been waiting for some time.

As soon as they met, Kaoru saw his father-in-law flash a polite smile.

"Long time no see, Kaoru-kun."

Sakayanagi Narumori extended his hand. "Heh heh, it's been a while since we last contacted each other. I've returned secretly this time."

"Is it because of Arisu?"

Kaoru shook his hand, then noticed his expression stiffen slightly.

After all, Sakayanagi Narumori was a seasoned adult and quickly masked his emotions, chuckling lightly.

"That's part of the reason, but I wanted to meet with you even more—preferably with complete honesty."

As a father, it was impossible for him not to be concerned about his daughter's physical condition.

It seemed Arisu's medical report had made him unable to sit still.

While thinking this, Kaoru said, "Alright, but before that, I'd like to know how much Mr. Sakayanagi understands about me?"

"This might make you somewhat uncomfortable."

Sakayanagi Narumori said apologetically, "I'm basically aware of everything you've done outside, after all, you're a student at our school, and necessary understanding is essential."

"Actually, it's not just that. You clearly know what kind of person I used to be."

"Apologies, because you look so similar, and the official files given to me contain ambiguous information."

"So, you were initially suspicious of me too?"

"I personally check every student who meets the enrollment criteria."

Truly Sakayanagi Arisu's father, Kaoru felt quite speechless inwardly.

This cunning old fox must have suspicions about him, otherwise he wouldn't have revealed information to his daughter.

However, Sakayanagi Narumori probably didn't expect to essentially hand over his daughter too. His original intention was likely to test Kaoru.

The school has surveillance cameras, and Kaoru felt that his every move in the past might have been under Sakayanagi Narumori's surveillance.

"I can cure your daughter."

Kaoru stated, "As for the specific method, I can't disclose it."

Even Sakayanagi Narumori couldn't help but show a flicker of surprise at this, though he considered himself not the type to sell out his daughter.

"Fine, I won't ask about that."

Sakayanagi Narumori said solemnly, "Was the ring on Arisu's finger given by you?"

"Yes, I gave it to her." Kaoru replied.

Sakayanagi Narumori didn't continue that line of questioning but instead said coldly, "I heard you're dating multiple girls simultaneously?"