Chapter 17 – The Girl Who Knew Too Much
The classroom was still in chaos.
The video of Haruto defeating ten guys effortlessly had already spread online.
Students whispered, shocked by how easily he handled them.
Himari, still trying to process everything, watched as the new student walked into the room with a smirk.
He exuded confidence, his sharp gaze scanning the classroom like a predator.
Then, with a grin, he spoke.
"By the way, my twin sister has also transferred to this school."
The moment those words left his mouth—
A blur of motion.
Something rushed past Himari.
And before anyone could react—
A girl crashed into Haruto, wrapping her arms around him.
"Haruto-san!"
Her voice was filled with genuine happiness.
Her long hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her eyes sparkled with excitement.
It was as if she had been waiting for this moment for years.
"It's been so long since we met!"
Then—
She kissed him.
Right in front of everyone.
A deep, affectionate kiss.
The entire class froze.
Himari's heart stopped.
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The Shockwave in the Classroom
"W-Wait… Did she just—"
"Who the hell is she?!"
"That's not fair! First, Haruto fights like a badass, and now a beautiful girl kisses him?!"
The room exploded with questions.
Even Aoi, who always acted calm and amused, raised an eyebrow.
Meanwhile, Himari's mind spiraled into chaos.
She couldn't breathe.
She couldn't think.
Who was this girl?
Why did she act like she knew Haruto so well?
And why… did Haruto let her kiss him without stopping her?
Her fingers trembled as she clenched them into fists.
No.
No, this wasn't right.
She had to know the truth.
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Haruto's Reaction
Haruto didn't push the girl away.
Instead, he just sighed and placed a hand on her head.
"You're still as reckless as ever, huh?" he muttered.
The girl pulled back slightly, grinning.
"Of course! You know I'm always like this, Haruto-san!"
She turned to face the stunned classroom, smirking like she owned the place.
"Nice to meet you all! I'm Satsuki, and this guy here? He's mine."
Mine.
The word echoed in Himari's ears like a cruel joke.
Her stomach twisted.
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Himari's Desperate Search for the Truth
She couldn't let this continue.
She needed to know who this girl was.
Who was Haruto, really?
And what had happened in his past?
After school, Himari followed Aoi.
Aoi knew something.
She always smiled when Haruto acted strange. She wasn't surprised by his fighting skills.
And she didn't seem shocked by Satsuki's sudden kiss either.
That meant…
Aoi was hiding the truth.
Himari grabbed Aoi's wrist, forcing her to stop.
"Tell me." Himari's voice was shaking.
Aoi turned her head slightly, her red eyes gleaming in amusement.
"Tell you what, Himari-chan?"
"Who is Haruto?!"
For the first time, Aoi laughed softly.
Then, she leaned closer, whispering in Himari's ear.
"Are you sure you want to know?"
Himari's breath hitched.
Something about Aoi's voice sent shivers down her spine.
Like she was about to step into something she could never escape from.
But Himari didn't back down.
"I need to know."
Aoi tilted her head, considering.
Then, with a wicked smile, she whispered:
"Haruto isn't the person you think he is. And once you know the truth… you'll never see him the same way again."
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End of Chapter 17