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The girl who entered the classroom had black hair with a forehead-exposing bang, the ends slightly curled.

She wasn't tall among the girls, gentle and lovely.

Her skin was as white as jade, her features attractive and pure, and her relaxed downward gaze exuded a maternal tenderness.

As a high school student, she had a distinctive aura about her.

A white flower, unblemished by any worldly impurities.

As if she encompassed all of the world's beauty.

That was the impression she gave.

It was summer, the weather very hot, so she naturally wore the summer school uniform; her top was tucked into her skirt, accentuating her soft yet substantial figure, yet slim in build, fitting the universal image of a high school girl.

The arms and lower legs exposed were so clean and pale they could be likened to vanilla-flavored ice cream.

Lick them, and perhaps you'd even taste sweetness.

The classmates stared in stupefied awe as she walked gracefully to the podium with her schoolbag in both hands, smiling politely.

"Introduce yourself to everyone," said the teacher.
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She obediently took the chalk and wrote 'Kohinata Motoyo' on the blackboard in elegant calligraphy that must have taken years to perfect.

After writing, she returned the chalk to the teacher.

Then turned around, held her blouse at the collar to prevent any wardrobe malfunction, and gently bent her slender waist.

"Hello everyone, my name is Kohinata Motoyo. Starting today, I'm transferring to Yuqiu High School. Please take good care of me."

"Ohh! So cute!!"

"Ah, she's such a beautiful girl, I'm dead!"

"Such a cute name, Suse huh."

"Her demeanor is really refined, could she be from a wealthy family?"

Class 2A quickly descended into a festive uproar.

Following Ayakoji Chiyoko and Kiryu Hina, another extraordinarily ethereal beauty had joined the class, no wonder everyone was so excited.

The only two whose expressions were opposite to joy were Kagura Hikaru and Kiryu Hina.

Their faces, rather than surprised, were filled with panic, astonishment, and disbelief.

When they saw her walk into the classroom, even their hearts skipped a beat.

Kohinata Motoyo — was this the Kohinata Suse they knew?

This person, shouldn't she be in Europe now? Why is she here at Yuqiu?!

Receiving a warm welcome from her classmates, Kohinata Suse remained unperturbed and smiled as she looked around the classroom; soon her gaze fixed on a pair of astonished eyes.

Found you.

"Then, Kohinata Suse, please take the empty seat in the back row. If you can't see the blackboard, remember to tell the teacher, and I will adjust your seat," said the teacher.

"Yes, thank you, Teacher."

Kohinata Suse bowed to the teacher with impeccable manners and then smiled as she walked down, passing through the aisle between student desks; her gentle demeanor immediately drew everyone's attention entirely.

She parted them like Moses dividing the sea, turning all heads as she walked, a procession of gazes following her.

Suddenly, she hesitated and stopped.

She paused in front of Kiryu Hina's desk, her expression complicated as if she was looking at a once-close friend who had become estranged due to some incident.

Which was indeed the case.

"Hina, long time no see."

"Yeah, long time no see. When did you get back?"

"Yesterday."

Kiryu Hina's look at Kohinata Suse was one of astonishment, gloom, and anger.

Her fists clenched tightly.

Not standing up and slapping her was already a restraint on her part.

Over the past year, that flame inside her hadn't died down, but rather, after experiencing another betrayal by Kagura Hikaru, it burned even more intensely.

I thought you had let it go, hadn't you? Why come back?!

In her rage, there might have been a hint of fear.

She instinctively felt that Kohinata Suse's arrival could lead to unpredictable variables in the Student Council election.

Just like Kagura Hikaru, she was an unpredictable and formidable figure; once in motion, she was hard to counter.

Coming back was one thing, but it had to be at this time...

Just what she feared most had happened.

Kiryu Hina's hostility towards her was profoundly evident.

Even the onlooking students could feel that her mood was extremely foul, arguably the worst ever.

"What's going on with the Student Council President, does she know the transfer student? Do they not get along?"

Everyone fell silent, exchanging glances surreptitiously.

The atmosphere in the classroom cooled down for a moment.

Realizing her emotions were off, Kiryu Hina took a deep breath and revealed a warm smile, "Kohinata, please go back to your seat, it's time for class."

Upon closer inspection, that smile appeared identical to the one on Kohinata Motoyo's face.

"Hina....."

Kohinata Motoyo was somewhat shocked by the other's attitude, completely different from her memories.

But soon she seemed to see through something and sadly closed her eyes.

She nodded her head and continued walking two steps forward, stopping at Kagura Hikaru's desk.

He was the only one in the classroom not looking at her.

Hands placed on the desk, he buried his head in them, keeping quiet.

Aside from avoiding meeting her, he couldn't do what he intended.

Seeing him like this, Kohinata Motoyo felt somewhat sad, she reached out to touch him, but hesitated for half a second and then retracted her hand.

Being too intimate in front of everyone was inappropriate.

Moreover, Kagura Hikaru might not appreciate it.

She gave up on greeting him and, with a final lingering look, was about to continue walking back.

To her surprise, a voice stopped her.

"So you are Kohinata Motoyo, I've heard all about you, didn't expect you to transfer here, quite unexpected."

It was a girl sitting by the window, sharing a desk with Kagura Hikaru.

Very pretty, but an unfamiliar face.

Kohinata Motoyo puzzled, "You are...?"

"Ayakoji Chiyoko." Ayakoji Chiyoko extended her right hand, while glancing at Kagura Hikaru, "For now, let's just say I'm this guy's friend."

"Kagura's... friend."

Kohinata Motoyo keenly sensed a hint of malice in her words and slightly furrowed her brows.

She also extended her hand and shook with Ayakoji Chiyoko.

"Hello, my name is Kohinata Motoyo."

"I heard earlier."

"You said you know about me, may I ask what you mean by that... could it be related to Kagura?"

However, Ayakoji Chiyoko didn't answer, or rather, didn't plan to answer here.

She smiled, gesturing towards the front where the teacher was, "The teacher is staring at you, better get back to your seat quickly."

Kohinata Motoyo could only return to an empty seat at the back of the classroom with her questions.

Her deskmate was a girl with twin pigtails, named Hagawa Reki, who seemed to be the class president.

She wondered to herself.

Whether it was Kagura, Hina, or Ayakoji Chiyoko who had just spoken with her, regardless of ability, their presence far surpassed that of the girl before her.

The class president is supposed to be someone who can keep all the students in check; logically, it should have been one of those three.

Yet, the reality was different.

Moreover, after speaking with Ayakoji Chiyoko, Kohinata Motoyo distinctly felt the classroom's atmosphere split into two.

One group's gaze towards her turned friendlier, while the other's became more guarded.

It seemed that there were some hidden issues in Class 2A she wasn't aware of.

Perhaps, she had accidentally gotten involved in something troublesome.

Acting impulsively without prior investigation tends to lead to such outcomes.

But it didn't matter.

After all, troubles would be resolved, she just needed to focus on her own goals.

Classes had already started.

But Kohinata Motoyo's gaze did not turn to the blackboard but remained on the boy whose head lay upon the desk in front of her.

Nostalgically and longingly staring.

During the time she had left Tokyo, she had reminisced about the past constantly.

That broken yet beautiful dream was irresistible.

A year hasn't seen you, Kagura.

Are you doing well?