After breaking up, my ex asked me to win her back

"....?"

Kagura Hikaru looked at Ayakoji Chiyoko strangely.

Hey hey, former Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee, mind your character.

What's the matter, suddenly getting all lively, even putting on a poking-cheeks game?

"What's with that expression." Ayakoji Chiyoko was displeased again, "Don't like being touched?"

"Well... indeed."

"Then get used to it more in the future."

"What?"

The expression of annoyance Kagura Hikaru used to wear, which Chiyoko had always disliked, now appeared cute to her.

Was this the so-called 'power of love' rumored to change a person's aesthetic?

Even though she had confirmed her own feelings, Ayakoji Chiyoko still maintained her rationality and analyzed them.

Admit it, she had a fondness for Kagura Hikaru.

The good news was that he, too, seemed to have tacitly acknowledged similar feelings for her on that night in the Capital City.

Meaning, they were, mutually attracted...!

But now, two big mountains stood before them, one being Kiryu Hina's interference.

Teacher Chi Wei had proven that Kagura Hikaru was indeed the boy from back then, meaning that what Kiryu Hina told Sakata Asahi was real, not a lie.

But, Ayakoji Chiyoko didn't believe she would be so kind as to reveal crucial information for free.

Just combining her past actions and thinking it through, it was roughly clear what her purpose was in telling Sakata Asahi those words.

The clue lay with Hosaka Yui.

Hosaka Yui, what had she done?

In the Capital City, she deliberately stole the mobile phones and some cash of Ayakoji Chiyoko and Kagura Hikaru, intentionally leading them back to the hotel, and left behind only enough money to rent one room.

The purpose was so obvious it could be figured out with toes.

It was a deliberate attempt to create a situation where a man and a woman shared a room.

Back then, Chiyoko thought Yui intended to start a scandal to destroy her influence.

The hotel accommodation records posted to the school forum later confirmed her suspicion.

But maybe, there was more to it than that.

What if Yui not only wanted to provoke a scandal but also took this opportunity to achieve another goal?

Such as, bringing herself and Kagura Hikaru together...

If this was true, Hosaka Yui couldn't possibly have made such a decision on her own.

It could only be an order from Kiryu Hina, who stayed behind the scenes.

Then there was the motive. What good would it do her?

Even if she succeeded in getting Ayakoji Chiyoko to start dating someone, what benefit would that bring to Kiryu Hina?Nôv(el)B\\jnn

That brings us to the second big mountain that stood in the way of advancing her relationship with Kagura Hikaru.

That was the school regulations of Yuqiu High School.

Ugao High's regulations stipulate that on-campus romance is not allowed.

And Kiryu Hina seemed eager to take advantage of this point.

To put it plainly, this had been a long-con spiraling conspiracy, the pieces of which had been placed without knowing when it started.

Love is an unstoppable wind.

Once it starts blowing in the heart, it can't be stopped on one's own.

The more one tries to stop it, the more powerless it seems.

It must be said, the foresight to prepare such a plan truly commanded respect for Kiryu Hina's imagination.

If the male party were anyone else, Ayakoji Chiyoko would only sneer and loudly mock her for being too clever for her own good.

But who made her choose the most suitable target?

A person Ayakoji Chiyoko could never ignore no matter what, someone destined to stir her heart with every move he made.

It's kind of funny, yet you can't help but not laugh.

If she and Kagura Hikaru were together and Kiryu Hina exposed it at just the right moment, the teachers above would no doubt intervene.

In that case, instead of being scolded, it would surely lead to even more serious consequences.

If minor, her popularity would plummet; if severe, she wouldn't even be able to participate in the Student Council elections, getting eliminated before the competition even started. Continue your journey on empire

This was Kiryu Hina's calculation.

The plan was seamless, without a single wasted move.

A sidestep from the conventional, a stroke of genius thinking, tch.

Deliberately telling Sakata Asahi about the incident with Kagura Hikaru from years past was also part of the scheme.

Even if she hadn't overheard anything from Asahi that day by chance, some well-orchestrated coincidence would have ensured that she found out later.

And now, the plan has 'successfully' unfolded halfway.

Ayakoji Chiyoko also felt frustrated with herself for falling into the trap so easily.

When she was by Kagura Hikaru's side, he occupied her entire heart.

All girls have the potential to be lovesick, powerless against love; that's the price of being inherently emotional.

Laughable that she claimed not to befriend anyone, yet she still couldn't escape the trap of adolescence.

This was the first time Ayakoji Chiyoko had felt affection for someone.

That being said, she wouldn't let Kiryu Hina succeed.

Of course, she also wanted to become closer to Kagura Hikaru.

But to willingly fall into the trap and concede defeat to Kiryu Hina was naturally out of the question.

Ayakoji Chiyoko was a rational girl with self-respect; she wouldn't waste her previous efforts for a momentary impulse.

Furthermore, she didn't share the same sort of half-hearted worries that other unrequited lovers in the world have.

The happiest thing in this world is to know that the person you like also likes you.

As long as this is confirmed, there's nothing to fear.

One could say that upon learning the truth, Ayakoji Chiyoko's determination soared, reaching the pinnacle of resolve to win the Student Council election.

Initially, she had only wanted to dampen Kiryu Hina's spirit and trade for the name of the boy who saved her in primary school.

But having found out in advance, it didn't diminish Ayakoji Chiyoko's interest; instead, it only elevated her fighting spirit.

Come to think of it, Kiryu Hina knew about Kagura Hikaru's identity since primary school yet deliberately kept it from her, and after she went to the Capital City, she started dating Kagura Hikaru.

You can't call it being a sneaky cat... It's totally being a sneaky cat!

Having such a 'best friend' in this life is such bad luck!

Just thinking about it made Ayakoji Chiyoko clench her fist in frustration.

Defeating Kiryu Hina was also Kagura Hikaru's own wish; it seemed he held various grudges against her actions.

Ayakoji Chiyoko thought to herself that once the Student Council election was over and she was successfully elected President, she would immediately abolish that unreasonable school rule. After that, she would find Kagura Hikaru and... ahem, commend him vigorously.

For now, she could only endure.

"I'm sorry to put you in this position," Ayakoji Chiyoko suddenly patted Kagura Hikaru's arm and sighed.

He didn't know about the situation, and Ayakoji Chiyoko didn't plan to tell him just yet.

If she could bear it but Kagura Hikaru couldn't, causing himself to lose control and act rashly, it would be dangerous.

Kiryu Hina was always watching them.

Both the primary school incident and her feelings for him would remain untold until after the Student Council election, to be revealed as a surprise.

Until then, they would continue to interact as they always had.

"Kagura, no, we're close enough that I should call you by your name now, shouldn't I? Mister Hikaru, Hikaru-classmate, which do you prefer?"

"...are you really okay?"