[74] Exposed on the First Day

"Is there any man in this academy more outstanding than you?"

Although Kanata used a questioning tone, her voice was filled with certainty.

In terms of appearance, Eiji was indeed at the top of Hagun Academy. Not just Hagun Academy—even if you searched the entire world, it would be hard to find anyone who could compare to him.

However, given Kanata's personality, she wouldn't be swayed by looks alone. As the daughter of a prominent family, she had seen more handsome men than Eiji had seen beautiful women in two lifetimes.

"What truly shook me was your unwavering determination to stay true to yourself and never bow your head!"

Kanata's eyes sparkled as she openly expressed her admiration.

That kind of attitude was something she had always dreamed of but could never achieve.

Eiji could boldly declare that his goal was to become the strongest in the world, and he had the will to strive for it no matter what. This made her deeply yearn for him and completely stirred her heart.

It was because of this that Kanata changed her mind.

Originally, she had planned to suppress her personal desires for the sake of her family. But after witnessing Eiji's way of life, her suppressed feelings gradually grew stronger.

In other words, Eiji had become her role model.

In that situation, her eyes were fixed solely on him. There were no other options, nor did she need any.

"Do you understand what I'm saying?"

Kanata covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

Her demeanor remained elegant, and her upbringing seemed impeccable. No one would have guessed that her inner personality could be so wild and bold.

"Then I can't let you down."

Eiji understood and smiled warmly, his expression as comforting as a spring breeze.

With limited time, the two didn't bother carefully selecting a movie. They simply chose a romance film that was currently showing.

The movie was rather mediocre, with a bland plot. The female lead, forced by circumstances, sold her body, and over time, she developed feelings for the male lead. In the end, with the male lead's help, she turned her life around.

A classic "save the fallen woman" story.

Eiji remained unmoved throughout the film. Kanata, perhaps visiting a movie theater for the first time, watched intently, but her brows were furrowed with confusion the entire time.

"I'd rather not have this kind of love."

After leaving the theater, Kanata sighed wistfully.

"If I tainted my body, I wouldn't be worthy of someone noble. If I were the female lead, I would definitely leave the male protagonist quietly."

Kanata had a strong sense of self-respect.

Eiji quietly noted this conclusion.

People with self-respect are usually loyal to their romantic partners.

"Though, it doesn't seem appropriate for us, who are having a secret affair, to say such things."

Eiji shrugged.

"I've already started thinking about how to break off the engagement."

Kanata gave him a meaningful look.

"For a family, the reason for choosing an arranged marriage is usually to create significant benefits. But if I can bring even greater benefits, breaking off the engagement isn't impossible. I've been thinking of ways... but the most efficient method would be to find the world's strongest Blazer to be my husband, right?"

Kanata was heavily hinting.

Go and crash the wedding!

Kanata didn't plan to rebel against her family because she respected every member of it and admired the family's mission of "using wealth to help the poor."

But to break off her engagement, she didn't necessarily need to rebel against her family.

Ultimately, the reason wealthy families choose arranged marriages is to gain corresponding benefits. In other words, if she could bring enough benefits, she could nullify the engagement.

However, ordinary business methods would hardly allow her to accumulate such capital within a year.

But if the world's strongest Blazer were to crash the wedding, it would not only easily persuade both families but also bring tremendous benefits to the Totokubara family, making it the perfect way to break off the engagement.

Eiji suddenly felt the pressure.

"This... will take time."

"I'm getting married next year. Whether you can stop me from marrying into another family is up to you."

Kanata patted Eiji's shoulder, her eyes filled with the triumphant smile of someone who had successfully pulled off a prank.

"Also, we can't keep this secret affair going forever. You'll have to think carefully about how to handle Touka!"

The time they could maintain their secret affair was, at most, one year.

After a year, they would either break up or publicly announce their relationship.

Given Kanata's pride, she would never engage in an affair after marriage.

Eiji also couldn't bring himself to seduce a married woman. He was a pure love warrior—how could he suddenly don the horns of a homewrecker?

Therefore, Eiji had to become the world's strongest within a year.

If he became the world's strongest, he could easily resolve Kanata's engagement issues, and his senior sister might also soften her stance—at the very least, he wouldn't be easily "Raikiri'd."

I really don't know how those countless playboy predecessors managed to juggle so many relationships. Right now, just being caught between his senior sister and Kanata, he already feels overwhelmed.

Someone, please teach me how to be a playboy! Ancestral transmigrators, lend me your wisdom! Big brothers, come help me!

As the sun set.

The two arrived at a nearby family restaurant, planning to have dinner before returning to school.

Although it didn't matter much if they didn't stay at school over the weekend, being found out would undoubtedly increase the risk of exposure.

"The food here is really good!"

Kanata took a bite of the omelet rice and couldn't stop praising it.

In truth, she had just been eating nutritional meals for half a month and was craving something tasty.

Both of them had taken off their sunglasses, instantly brightening up the entire restaurant and attracting the attention of several passersby.

When someone pulled out their phone to take a photo, Eiji silently placed his Bling Blade on the table, and the onlookers quickly quieted down.

It's a Blazer. Better not mess with them.

Although Blazers have a duty to protect ordinary people, unless they're looking for trouble, few would dare to provoke someone with extraordinary powers.

Kanata pretended not to notice. She didn't want to be photographed either.

She just hoped that no students from Hagun Academy would pass by during the time they had their sunglasses off—

"Ah? Totokubara-san... and Nangou-san?"

Eiji: "..."

He suddenly remembered his Schrödinger-like luck.

Well, you can't really blame anyone else.

The sudden voice made both of them tense up as they turned to look in the direction it came from.

It was a well-groomed, beautiful girl with long black hair, wearing the Hagun Academy uniform. She had an unusual side fringe that covered her right eye.

She walked over from the direction of the restaurant entrance, her face filled with surprise.

"It really is you two! I saw you on the train earlier and thought I was mistaken. I never expected you two to come to such a remote place... Are you on a date?"

On the train, these two were already being affectionate. Coming here and not returning for half a day—they must be on a date!

The black-haired girl looked at them, her eyes widening with shock.

Damn, exposed on the first day!

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