After dinner, the evening classes were also very formal.
Even though the maid Akai Sayaka was watching from the side, she couldn't see any clues.
The class resumes at 7:30 and ends at 10:30.
As the part-time job was coming to an end for the day, Shifengyuan Mirai quietly took Kurosawa Hikaru's notebook and wrote something down.
"Look, is this the right way to solve the problem?"
"13:00. The coaches give private lessons in the morning, and others are allowed to enter in the afternoon."
On the notebook, there is no question or answer, but a time.
"Yes, let's continue like this."
After reading the content, Kurosawa Mitsuru nodded.
"Miss, Mr. Kurosawa, the current time is 10:28."
At the same time, while they were discussing a question, Sayaka Akai, who was standing behind them, gave a reminder.
After a few procedural questions, Kurosawa Hikaru was taken away from the study by the maid.
“That’s today’s pay.”
In front of the elevator, the maid handed an envelope to Kurosawa Hikaru.
"Thank you very much."
Kurosawa Mitsuru took it but didn't open it to look, showing that he still had some trust in it.
He stuffed the envelope into his briefcase and walked in as the elevator arrived.
“I wish you a safe journey.”
Just as the elevator door closed, Sayaka Akai lowered her head slightly and bowed to him goodbye.
Although she used the same honorifics as before, Kurosawa Hikaru felt that her attitude towards him was more friendly.
The elevator door closed and Kurosawa Hikaru went downstairs.
As he walked out of the luxurious apartment, he looked back, as if thinking about something, but did not stay for too long before leaving.
Because it was still early, he also walked to the subway station.
…
At 10:50, Kurosawa Hikaru returned home, as usual.
Living alone, he doesn't even shout "I'm back" or say meaningless things like that when he comes home.
"System, I have questions."
Finally returning home, Kurosawa Mitsuru pulled his tie, changed into slippers, walked to the bed and sat down, then said.
"I'm going on a date with Miss Shifengyuan at the archery dojo. I have all the rewards for the mission. What will happen after I complete the mission?"
When Kurosawa Hikaru was at Shihouin's house, he was puzzled by this matter.
For this date mission, both archery and piano were skills he already possessed.
"Obtaining the same reward will upgrade the skill." In response to the formal question, the system spoke.
"In other words, if I complete the mission, my archery skills will be upgraded to the perfect level, and my piano skills will be upgraded to the mastery level?"
"Yes."
"Perfect level skills..."
Kurosawa Hikaru was a little surprised. He didn't expect that he would be able to possess his first perfect-level skill so soon.
According to his original calculations, it would take an unknown amount of time.
Then, he felt eager to try it out. He was curious about how powerful the perfect archery skill could be.
With this enthusiasm, he took a shower and sent a message to Xiao Yuki to let her know that he had arrived home.
The two chatted for a while, and at 11:30, they stopped and went to bed.
…
The next day, Kurosawa Hikaru arrived at school early in the morning.
The first class was a different elective course from Miyazaki Yuta, so we didn’t meet.
In the second class, there was the same lesson.
"Does our school have a Kyudo club?"
After they met and sat down together waiting for class, Kurosawa Mitsuru asked.
"Is there? There shouldn't be a university in Japan that doesn't have a Kyudo club... Why are you asking this all of a sudden?"
When Miyazaki Yuta heard this question, he did not answer immediately but became curious.
For Neon, there are five martial arts that are very traditional and popular.
Judo, karate, kendo, kyudo, aikido.
Among them, although Kyudo is relatively unpopular and seems to be invisible in daily life, it actually exists.
"Do you know where it is? I plan to go take a look." Kurosawa Mitsuru asked without explaining.
"Of course I know, it's at..." Miyazaki Yuta told him a place.
"OK."
"Aren't you the type who doesn't join clubs? Could it be that a girl in the Kyudo Club has caught your attention? I know. Girls look handsome and beautiful in hakama, which is a different aesthetic than kimono.
After pointing out the location to him, Yuta Miyazaki folded his arms and nodded continuously.
"I'm not going there for any girl..."
Kurosawa Mitsuru shook his head slightly, clearing himself of the suspicion of having impure motives.
In fact, even if the mission had not been triggered yesterday, he would have gone to the Kyudo Club to take a look sooner or later.
After all, it was his only mastery-level skill, and if he didn't go to such a designated place, he would have no chance to use it and test its power.
"Then why are you looking for the Kyudo Club?"
"To cultivate one's sentiments."
"If you really want to cultivate your sentiments, you might as well learn tea ceremony, flower arrangement, and calligraphy."
"I used to practice Kyudo."
In order to stop him from talking too much and rambling on, Kurosawa Mitsuru simply said.
"What a shame. I have something to do after school. Otherwise, I would really like to see how you shoot arrows."
"What are you doing after school?"
"Let's go shopping."
"one person?"
"Two people, with a girl."
"???"
Kurosawa Hikaru wondered if he had heard it wrong and looked at him in shock.
In fact, Miyazaki Yuta is not an ugly man, but he is not handsome either. He has a rather ordinary appearance, a bit like a nerd and an honest man.
But Kurosawa Mitsuru knew his personality very well. He was quite cheerful when chatting with his colleagues, but he was not good at dealing with girls.
“What are you looking at…” Seeing his shocked expression, Miyazaki Yuta cursed and laughed before punching him.
Then, he put his arm around Kurosawa Hikaru's shoulders, looked around, and whispered:
"Let me tell you, students from the University of Tokyo are super popular. Last night, a girl added me as a Line friend, saying that she was introduced by a friend and was very curious about me, so I agreed. As a result, I chatted with her for a whole night, only to find out that she was actually the campus beauty from another school."
"What's the other person's name?"
After hearing this, Kurosawa Mitsuru pondered for a few seconds and asked on a whim.
Girls from other universities, campus beauties, were introduced as Line friends by others. He always felt that this approach was familiar.
"Why are you asking that?"
When Yuta Miyazaki noticed that he was interested and was about to show off, he immediately became alert.
If Kurosawa Hikaru was interested in a girl he knew, he wouldn't have the confidence to fight for her.
"Don't worry, I don't want to compete with you, I'm just a little curious about your situation."
"Her name is Akari Tsumugi Kirika, and she's the campus beauty of Shimizu Women's University. Let me tell you, her photos are super pretty, and her voice is super sweet."
Miyazaki Yuta thought about it and decided to believe him, so he continued with some excitement.
He didn't need to finish his words, just a name was enough for Kurosawa Hikaru to see the situation clearly.
"It's really her... Is this female sea king still cheating people with online dating?" Kurosawa Hikaru narrowed his eyes.
It’s normal to think about it. It’s impossible for the other party to give up the activity so easily. After all, it is profitable.
"If she asks you to buy a gift or give her something, don't agree." After hesitating, Kurosawa Mitsuru reminded.
"Why?" Miyazaki Yuta was puzzled.
"Be careful about being defrauded of your money."
"No way? She has such a nice voice and she's so beautiful."
"If you don't see her after school today, and she suddenly says she can't come because of something urgent, don't buy anything for her or spend a penny on her." Kurosawa Mitsuru glanced at him, not wanting to comment on his appearance or voice, and warned him.
"Why?" Miyazaki Yuta was puzzled when he saw his serious face.
"If a girl really likes you, she will never let you spend money recklessly. She will only think about saving money for you."
"is that so?"
Miyazaki Yuta has never been in a relationship since he was a child, so when he heard him speak so seriously, he seemed to understand something.