“So, what’s your answer?” Looking at Kazuya Mukai who seemed to be about to leave, Ruka Kousaka tried to retain him.
Kazuya Mukai took a deep breath and refused, “I hope Miss Ruka Kousaka will think about it carefully today. If you don’t change your mind tomorrow, we can have a formal discussion again.”
Kazuya Mukai’s refusal was gentle.
“Then, Kazuya-kun, can you give me your Line?”
Ruka Kousaka's watery eyes made a plea that was somewhat heartbreaking.
“Sure.”
Looking at the beautiful girl in front of him, who looked so pitiful, Kazuya couldn't say no.
After all, she was a girl who liked him. She was special to Kazuya Mukai.
If her feelings were real, she would be the first girl in the world to like Kazuya.
…
After parting with Ruka Kousaka, Kazuya Mukai returned to his dormitory with a mixture of emotions.
He took a shower, got ready, took a pen, grabbed his textbook and was ready to go.
“Good morning.”
Kazuya Mukai discovered that his neighbor, Chizuru Mizuhara from room 204, was also going to school at this time.
“Good morning.”
Chizuru… no, now it was Chizuru Ichinose, replied calmly from behind her thick-rimmed glasses.
But after seeing Kazuya Mukai face-to-face again, Chizuru Mizuhara was surprised.
“Oh!”
Looking at Chizuru Mizuhara’s surprised expression behind her thick glasses, Kazuya smiled happily.
Didn’t he change his clothes just to see this kind of surprised look on others?
“What’s wrong, don’t you recognize me?” Kazuya Mukai joked, “This outfit I’m wearing was chosen by Ichinose-san.”
“Nothing.” Chizuru Mizuhara adjusted her glasses, “It’s just that I’m surprised by the huge change in Kazuya-san’s image.”
Chizuru Mizuhara looked up and down at Kazuya Mukai through her glasses. A change of clothes, dyeing his hair, and a new hairstyle could bring about such a huge change?
Isn’t the difference supposed to be much bigger when a guy looks really handsome?
It was like a man wouldn’t understand how a goddess looked after removing her makeup, or a beauty influencer turning off her beauty filter.
“Then I must thank Ichinose-san for her aesthetic taste.” Kazuya Mukai pointed to his clothes with his finger, “A person’s looks depend on their clothes. I’m so handsome, and Ichinose-san deserves some of the credit.”
Looking at the vain Kazuya Mukai, Chizuru Mizuhara covered her face and laughed.
“You’re so shameless, Kazuya-san.” Chizuru Mizuhara teased.
“Really? Thanks for the compliment.” In the world of adults, having a thick skin isn’t a bad thing.
…
“Want to go to school together?”
Kazuya Mukai invited.
“Yeah, sure.” Chizuru Mizuhara nodded, holding her books.
On the way, the sun shone brightly.
“Ichinose-san, I’ve noticed something interesting.”
Kazuya Mukai started a conversation.
“What?”
“Look, the two of us, a boy and a girl, one tall and one short, one with glasses, one without, one covering up her beauty, and one who’s not satisfied with his looks.” Kazuya Mukai said, “The differences between us are really big!”
Chizuru Mizuhara rolled her eyes at Kazuya Mukai behind her thick-rimmed glasses, “That’s boring. And I’m not intentionally trying to look ugly, it’s just that I’m inconspicuous.”
After she finished speaking, she laughed at their childish conversation.
“Look, there’s a handsome guy over there.”
“Where, where?”
“Point him out to me too.”
College students on their way to school looked at Kazuya Mukai in amazement.
This familiar way of chatting reminded Kazuya Mukai of when he and his roommates from the same dorm used to look at beautiful girls from the dormitory window and admire them together.
The youth of college life!
Seeing Kazuya Mukai’s smile, Chizuru Mizuhara couldn’t help but tease him, “Just because you were complimented as a handsome guy, you need to smile so happily?”
“Ichinose-san, you don’t understand. I’m not happy because I was complimented.” Kazuya’s bright smile was directed at Chizuru Mizuhara, “I’m just happy to feel the vibe of youth.”
Chizuru Mizuhara was momentarily blinded by Kazuya’s smile, “Youth, what does that mean?”
“Haha.” Kazuya Mukai didn’t explain further, “Nothing.”
…
Because Chizuru Mizuhara didn’t want to attract attention.
After parting with Kazuya Mukai at the school gate, they each went to their respective buildings.
It was before class.
Most of the students in the classroom were already there.
Kazuya Mukai noticed that many people were paying attention to him.
Including his two best friends and the lovely Mami Nanami, who was still just as cute today.
“Hey, are you Kazuya?”
Yoshiura Mobu went up to Kazuya and carefully examined him, asking uncertainly.
“It’s me, Mobu, what’s wrong? Don’t you recognize me because I changed my hair?”
Kazuya Mukai asked back.
“It’s really Kazuya.” Oguru also chimed in, “It’s really hard to believe.”
After Yoshiura Mobu confirmed that the person in front of him was Kazuya, he put his arm around Kazuya’s shoulder.
“Hey, Kazuya, what’s up with you, why did you change your looks?”
Kazuya felt that his two best friends were up to no good.
“I just got my hair done over the weekend, why are you making such a big fuss over it?”
Kazuya Mukai pretended to be calm, but the smile at the corner of his mouth betrayed his good mood.
If you’re alive, what’s the fun if you don’t put on a show?
However, this kind of unassuming coolness was Kazuya Mukai’s pursuit.
Yoshiura Mobu put his hand on Kazuya Mukai’s head and scratched it hard, messing up his hairstyle.
“Kazu~ya, Li~ttle Kazu, Congra~ts, you look so ha~ndsome!”
He said each word with jealousy, his hand never stopping its movement.
Kazuya Mukai pushed him away with his hand.
“What’s wrong, is it so strange?”
Of course, Kazuya understood this kind of gesture from Yoshiura Mobu, which expressed his jealous feelings. It was like when childhood friends abandoned you and grew taller than you, you would hate to cut off their legs.
The reason for jealousy is when others have something you don’t, and it’s often unreasonable.
“Congratulations.”
Oguru gave Kazuya a ‘forceful’ massage on his back.
…
“Okay, can Mobu-kun and Oguru-kun please lend me Kazuya for a moment, I have something to talk to him about.” Mami Nanami moved closer to Kazuya Mukai’s desk, using the aura of a top-tier high school popular girl to pressure Mobu and Oguru to leave.
Her big blue eyes reflected his appearance like a clear lake, her beautiful golden hair was styled with cute butterfly clips on the side, and her familiar charming face had a hint of a smile.
Her eyes were fixed on Kazuya’s delicate features, but she couldn’t help but show some surprise.
“Okay, Mami-chan.”
The two best friends gave up their position.
“Kazuya, what’s wrong?” Mami Nanami said with a worried smile, “Why did you suddenly change your image?”
Mami Nanami should just be a little surprised, her worried expression was just her usual disguise.
“It’s nothing, nothing. Didn’t I tell you before?” Kazuya explained, “I was a little dissatisfied with my looks, so I just changed it.”
“Really, that’s good.”
Mami Nanami smiled brightly again.
Looking at Mami Nanami’s tight smile, loose white dress, and charming figure, Kazuya unconsciously compared her to Ruka Kousaka this morning.
Without a doubt, Mami Nanami in front of him was more in line with his aesthetic tastes, she was also more feminine, they were in the same university and the same class, if they were dating, they would have more time to spend together.
Do I want to date her?