Even with chuunibyou, let's learn together!

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Gu Qiao yawned, stretched wearily, and asked, "What time is it now?"

Rizu Ogata glanced at her watch: "10:27."

"You've been studying so late."

Fumino Furuhashi was startled and said, "It's time to take a bath and go to bed."

"You go ahead."

Hayakawa Shiro, without looking up, said, "The hot water has been boiled for a while. Just put it in the bathtub and wash. I'll watch for a bit longer before going last."

"That…"

Fumino Furuhashi looked at Ogata: "Rizu-chan, are you going first?"

"OK, all right."

Rizu Ogata nodded, then got up to get her toiletries and went to the bathroom.

In an instant, only Furuhashi and Hayakawa remained in the living room, and the atmosphere became somewhat tense.

Oh no, after Riju leaves, won't I be left alone with Hayakawa-kun?

It feels a bit dangerous.

"..."

Fumino Furuhashi covered her chest with both hands, looking at Hayakawa who was studying intently with her head down, and felt a chill run down her spine.

"what happened?"

Hayakawa Haku noticed Furuhashi's gaze, looked up, and asked, "Is there anything you don't understand?"

"…ah."

Fumino Furuhashi was startled, leaning back slightly before cautiously replying, "No."

Hayakawa Haku glanced at the old bridge with a puzzled look, then lowered his head and continued writing and drawing.

"Hayakawa-kun, are you taking notes?"

Hayakawa Shiro's actions caught Furuhashi's attention. She peeked over and saw that Hayakawa Shiro's notebook was filled with dense writing. Thinking that he was preparing notes for her and Risu again, she couldn't help but frown: "Didn't I already tell you? This kind of thing is too much trouble for you. Don't write anymore."

"I didn't write it."

Hayakawa Shiro looked completely bewildered and said, "Those notes were written to make it easier for you to study at home. Now that you're here with me, what's the point of me writing them? Just ask me if you don't understand anything."

"Then what is this?"

Fumino Furuhashi looked over with a cold expression, only to find that it wasn't the notebook at all; the notebook was full of various science problems.

"This is?"

She glanced at the questions with a blank look in her eyes, feeling that they were familiar, as if she had seen them in class or on a previous monthly exam.

"These are the questions I predicted for your monthly exam,"

Hayakawa Haku yawned, looking tired, and said, "I've been thinking about this for the past few days. At the current pace, even if everything goes smoothly every night, it's too rushed to pass in two weeks. So I have to use some exam techniques to be on the safe side."

"The teachers at our school have a pretty consistent way of setting exam questions. Every monthly exam, they take a few questions from previous exams and class questions. I looked through those to see if I could predict some questions for you guys."

Fumino Furuhashi: "..."

"I don't think it will have a significant effect, since there are just too many questions. Even if I guess a lot, I won't be very accurate. It's basically all about luck. But if you take a look, there are a few questions that you still have a good chance of getting right."

Hayakawa Haku picked up last month's math monthly exam paper from the table and showed it to Furuhashi: "For example, this question is almost certain to be on the exam, and this one, judging from the school teachers' question-setting style, is also very likely to be on the exam, maybe with a few variations..."

Hayakawa Shiro kept talking, but Furuhashi Fumino's gaze did not fall on the test paper in his hand. Instead, it was focused on his face, on the exhaustion and drowsiness that could not be hidden between his brows.

"..."

Fumino Furuhashi lowered her head silently and whispered, "Thank you, Hayakawa-san."

"fine."

Hayakawa Shiro shook his head to refresh himself and said, "Anyway, I can go to bed early tonight. I should be able to get enough rest. It feels like it's been a long time since I've slept before midnight. I'm not used to it."

He muttered to himself.

"Hayakawa-san..."

Fumino Furuhashi suddenly looked up, her pretty face flushed, and stared at Hayakawa: "I remember you asked me before if I would date..."

Hayakawa: "Uh...yes, what's wrong?"

"I said no at the time... because I was afraid it would interfere with my studies,"

The literary-minded girl turned her head away, avoiding the gaze of the person in front of her. Her fingers nervously twirled a strand of hair behind her ear, and she mumbled in a barely audible voice, "But if my grades improve and I really have a chance to get into my dream school, I might, probably, perhaps..."

Her face flushed red, and she whispered casually, "You'd want to find a boyfriend, wouldn't you..."

Hayakawa Shiro: "..."

【O_O】

"It's only a possibility!"

Seeing Hayakawa's strange expression, Fumino Furuhashi frantically waved her hands, "We'll have to see how things go!"

“Furuhashi-kun…”

Hayakawa Shiro remained silent for a long time before finally looking at Furuhashi and advising her in a strange yet sincere tone: "Even if your grades improve, you still need to continue to strive for progress and not give up halfway."

Fumino Furuhashi: "..."

You clueless idiot! You might as well stay single forever!!

Chapter Eighteen: The First Day of Genius and [X]

Ugh, Hayakawa-san is so annoying.

Fumino Furuhashi lay on the bed, fuming and glaring at the ceiling.

She was just being kind and friendly, and only said those things out of friendship as a classmate and because of your help. She was just trying to comfort you and make you feel better, but you took advantage of it! I really misjudged you.

"Well…"

Fumino Furuhashi hugged the pillow tightly to her chest, squeezing it hard with her delicate pointed chin and arms, clearly venting her anger.

She blushed deeply at the thought of what she had just said, wishing she could disappear into the ground.

No, no, I didn't say anything just now, it was all a dream!

"Ah! Never mind, time to sleep!"

Fumino Furuhashi stood up, walked to the door, locked it without thinking, and then gave a cold laugh.

Although locking the door at Hayakawa's house like that shows a lack of trust in him, I don't think I should trust Hayakawa at all.

Fumino Furuhashi lay back on the bed, feeling the unfamiliar presence surrounding her, and her heart couldn't settle down.

I'm having trouble sleeping. It's my first time sleeping in someone else's house, and it's a guy. Looks like I'll have to stay up for a while.

She thought to herself, then gently closed her eyes.

The night is getting darker.

……

"dong dong dong~"

As the first rays of morning sunlight streamed into the room, Gu Qiao, still deep in slumber, was suddenly awakened by a knock on the door. She rolled over, muttering grumbling, "Let me sleep a little longer..."

The next moment, the girl sensed the strange smell around her and instantly woke up. When she looked up, she saw an unfamiliar ceiling above her.

"This is…"

Gu Qiao subconsciously opened her eyes and remembered what happened last night, then breathed a sigh of relief.

Yes, I live in someone else's house.

Has the ancient bridge awakened?

Hayakawa Shiro's voice came from outside the door: "It's time for breakfast."

"I'll come now."

Upon hearing this, Fumino Furuhashi quickly got out of bed, carefully tidied her clothes, and made sure there was nothing inappropriate or revealing before going to open the door.

Standing outside the door was Hayakawa, who was already dressed neatly.

Good morning, Hayakawa-kun. You're up so early!

Fumino Furuhashi looked at Hayakawa in surprise and couldn't help but whisper, "I just got up, and you're already all ready? Won't you be tired from getting up so early?"

"I think it's because I went to bed early last night, because I feel very energetic now."

Hayakawa looked radiant, his eyes even brighter than before.

"...I'm relieved to see you have so much energy."

Looking at Hayakawa's bright eyes, Fumino felt a little embarrassed, so she carefully walked around Hayakawa and said, "Then I'll go wash up."

Hayakawa nodded: "Okay, after you've finished washing up, go to Ogata's room and call her."

"Hmm, is she still not awake?"

Gu Qiao was somewhat surprised, as she had always thought that Xiao Lizhi, who was always very serious, would be the type to get up earlier than her.

"No, I knocked on the door, but I didn't wake her up."

Hayakawa said helplessly, "It seems she's the type to sleep soundly. Why don't you go into the room and wake her up later, otherwise breakfast will be cold by the time she gets here."

"OK,"

Fumino Furuhashi then held out her hand: "Where's the key?"

"key?"

Hayakawa was taken aback: "She didn't lock the door."

"Eh?"

Guqiao blinked. Xiaolizhu hadn't locked the door?

"Um,"

Hayakawa nodded: "But I can't open the door and go in if she's inside. Who knows if she's even wearing clothes? So I'll trouble you. That's all for now. I'll go cook."

Fumino Furuhashi: "..."

……

My feelings are complicated...

Fumino Furuhashi brushed her teeth expressionlessly in front of the mirror, poking the toothbrush around in her mouth, and more and more white foam appeared around her lips.

Rizu didn't lock the door, and Hayakawa-kun didn't seem to have any intention of entering the girls' room at all. They were both so noble; there wasn't a single impure thought in their minds.

Wouldn't that make me seem impure and distrustful of my partners?!

Is there something wrong with my thinking?

Fumino Furuhashi stopped what she was doing, squinted at herself in the mirror, and felt her face gradually getting warmer.

Calm down, Guqiao. This is all a trap, a series of traps set by the hypocritical Hayakawa to prey on girls.

You mustn't fall for that!

Fumino Furuhashi scooped up a handful of water and splashed it on her face. The cold water instantly woke her up, making her feel a little more awake.

Cheer up, a new day is about to begin.

……

"Rizu? Get up."

Fumino Furuhashi carefully stepped into Riju Ogata's room, came to her bedside, and gently shook the little person on the bed.

"who…"