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V3 Chapter 44: The Tsundere Iori

During lunchtime, the Gehenna student cafeteria was nothing like the quiet place I remembered, it was bursting with noise and activity, every seat taken.

Everywhere I looked, the tables were filled with students—each with her own unique flair, but all of them beautiful in their own way. T...

V3 Chapter 43: Purehearted Chinatsu

"For me…?"

The girl blinked in surprise and confusion. In response, I tapped a few times on my phone screen, then turned it toward her.

"Since you reached out to me last night, I thought I'd take some time to stop by today, to see you and say hello."

I withdrew my hand and gla...

Chapter 88: A Promise in Hokkaido

Hokkaido.

Inside the Sapporo International Ski Resort.

Returning to this familiar place, Toru felt a strange, dreamlike sense of déjà vu.

And the fact that Ryo had taken the initiative to invite him here made it feel even more unreal.

Was this some kind of sci-fi movie? ...

Chapter 87: She Wants to Make Up for Regrets

[August 8. The sweltering heat makes you hesitate for a moment, but for the boy you like, you're willing to endure the blazing sun and head to his home.]

[Toru lives in Tokyo's Minato Ward, in a rather luxurious high-end apartment.]

[He doesn't keep a dog or a cat, so his home always ...

V3 Chapter 42: Of Course, I Came Here Just to See You

Among the three great academies of Kivotos, if one were to rank them by discipline, there would be no doubt that Gehenna would come in dead last.

Most students enrolled there were carefree and unruly, each with strong personalities and an aversion to rules. The academy was infamous across K...

V3 Chapter 41: I Want It All!

After carefully reading through the final document, I paused for a brief moment of thought, then picked up my pen and filled in the required signature in the empty space, something I'd already written countless times before. Once the Schale stamp was pressed down, the very last document of the da...

Chapter 86: The Sixth Simulation

After the seaside vacation ended, there was still nearly a month left of summer.
In Japan, summer break is a bit shorter than in China, lasting from late July to early September.

That day, after finishing his daily piano practice, Toru, feeling rather bored, decided to start another simu...

V3 Chapter 40: Noa’s Record of a Promise

Afternoon came.

"Yuuka, you're heading back already?"

I tried to persuade her to stay as she began packing up her things.

"Sensei, I've already finished all the work I can handle here at Schale. Staying would just mean sitting around doing nothing. There's still plenty waiting f...

V3 Chapter 39: Yuuka’s Little Secret

Early in the morning, another stack of documents arrived from the General Student Council.

After a quick breakfast of instant food, I sat at my desk. The more I worked, the more the pile grew, almost forming a mountain. I couldn't help but let out a small yawn.

At this rate, Schale's ...

Chapter 85: The Beach Beneath the Moonlight

Afternoon.

After teaching Hitori to swim, the group spent the evening enjoying a barbecue.

Toru and Ijichi Seika handled washing the ingredients, while Nijika and Hitori, both capable cooks, took charge of the grilling.

As for Ryo and Kita, the former had provided the ingredient...

V3 Chapter 38: I Want to Marry Mimori and Take Her Home

After learning about Tsubaki and Kaede, the last remaining member of the Inner Discipline club, who also happens to serve as its vice president, left me with little hope.

"Next, let me introduce you to our vice president, Mimori-senpai! She's the very picture of a perfect lady, no matter wh...

V3 Chapter 37: Do You Want to Sleep Together?

TL/N: Etiquette Training Club or Inner Discipline club in Global.

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The [Inner Discipline club], as the name suggests, is a group of girls dedicated to improving themselves through personal training. Judging by that purpose alone, it actually sounds...

V3 Chapter 36: Someone More Confident Than Me?

Hyakkiyako Residential Region.

"You must be the famous Sensei from Schale!"

The one who said this was a girl smaller in stature than Hoshino, yet possessing an… asset Hoshino would likely never achieve even in a hundred lifetimes. She wore a red-and-white shrine maiden outf...

V3 Chapter 35: Rin-chan’s Reward

After returning to Schale, I received a new message from Kazusa on Momotalk.

Kazusa: Sensei, did you make it back safely?
Me: Yeah.
Kazusa: That was a fast reply… Looks like everything's fine then.
Kazusa: I'm al...

Chapter 84: The Attack Continues

After tidying up their things, Toru took advantage of the time while the girls were changing into swimsuits to head down to the beach. He set up the parasol and inflated the swim rings.

Hitori couldn't swim at all, her skill level was basically limited to splashing twice before sinking and ...

Chapter 83: The Way of a Humble Woman, A Grand Continuation

Shopping mall.

Inside a swimsuit store.

A group of girls passing by turned their gaze toward a boy sitting on a bench in the rest area, his expression slightly vacant.

"Wow, he's handsome," "Is he a celebrity?" "Waiting for his girlfriend?"  , whispers like these reached To...

V3 Chapter 34: I’m a Master of Time Management (Final)

In a card fight game, when you're missing just one card to complete a set, it's almost unbearable, isn't it?

I sat in the same seat I'd occupied nearly all day, sipping my drink and scrolling idly through my chat with Kazusa on my phone.

Kazusa: Sensei, hello. This is...

V3 Chapter 33:I’m a Master of Time Management (Part Three)

Although we'd agreed to meet at a café, Yoshimi hadn't called me out to try the new desserts.

Her real purpose was exactly what both Airi and Natsu had mentioned before: the upcoming St. Trinity exams.

"I asked you out to study! Not to eat!"

Her face flushed bright red as she g...

V3 Chapter 32: I’m a Master of Time Management (Part Two)

The next morning, right on the agreed time, I stepped into the café called "Crêpe Café."

Last night, the caffeine had hit harder than expected, and I ended up staying awake later than planned. Since I had only set an alarm at the very last possible moment, it wasn't surprising that I ove...

V3 Chapter 31: I’m a Master of Time Management (Part One)

After returning to Schale, I pulled out the news footage on FOX Platoon again and confirmed that the three students on the sushi food truck were indeed Yukino's teammates.

I hope that after this setback, they won't be discouraged but will try again, driven by a mix of gossip and camaraderie...

Chapter 82: Summer time, The Beach

After picking out a razor,

Toru made a terrible discovery.

He didn't really have any facial hair.

He had absolutely no use for it.

"A gentleman keeps his blade sheathed until the time is right… maybe it'll come in handy a few years from now?"

Murmuring to himself, ...

V3 Chapter 30: You’ll Just Have to Endure It for Now

When I woke up, it was already night.

As I washed my face, I stared at the mirror, at the pale reflection staring back at me, with two heavy dark circles hanging under my eyes. The sight left me shocked.

"I've been wounded by feminine charm, to the point of such exhaustion?!"

Yo...

V3 Chapter 29: Shiroko Will Not Forgive Hoshino Easily

As expected, I got scolded by Aoi again. It was mainly about me putting the students' meal on the public account under the name of team building.

What an absurd double standard. I treat students to a meal or spend funds on other seemingly unrelated things, are those not all meant to make Ki...

Chapter 81: Settlement

[Game over!]

Hitori shook off the emptiness in her heart and checked the evaluation of this simulation.

[Your life was exceedingly happy. Though your career was ordinary, you won the grand prize in love. You had a family far happier than most, gave birth to two children for your husba...

Chapter 80: The Ending

[The expected due date is getting closer.]

[Toru began to stay by your side constantly. He would often lean on your belly, listening for the baby's movements, his face full of happiness.]

[Nijika also visited you many times during this period. After graduation, she became a kindergart...

V3 Chapter 28: The Reverse Sprint - Defeat Confirmed, Victory Secured

I jolted awake, heart pounding. The first thing I noticed was Arona, fast asleep beside me. Instantly, a sense of dread washed over me as something had definitely gone wrong.

I disconnected in a hurry. As soon as I opened my eyes in the real world, I saw the duty students from Problem Solve...

V3 Chapter 27: Arona! Let Me See Your Limits!

After a refreshing shower and a quick breakfast, I settled into my office chair, set the alarm, and closed my eyes. I just wanted a short rest before the day officially began.

The battle with Hoshino had ended in my favor, but it definitely took its toll. I was out of ammo, and both my stre...

Chapter 79: Just Rubbing

OST: BLUESTAR ft. ‪@TOFIE‬

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[The wedding is over.]

[You and Toru are now husband and wife.]

I won.

Hitori saw these lines of text, lay down on the floor,...

Chapter 78: Her Wedding

[Spring came, and cherry blossoms drifted down at five centimeters per second.]

[But you could never go back to how things were before.]

Staring at those last two lines, Hitori's vision went dark, the world blurred as she nearly fainted.

Kita... Kitahara-kun doesn't want me anym...

V3 Chapter 26: Focusing on Takanashi Hoshino, Nya

I was caught off guard by Hoshino's sudden embrace, but I instinctively wrapped my arms around her, gently running my fingers through her incredibly soft hair, except for that one stubborn cowlick on top.

"There, you're not mad anymore, right?"

Hoshino nestled into my chest and let ou...