Lin Ye reached out to block her knee, seizing the opportunity to grab her leg, intending to throw her.
But Maki reacted extremely quickly, using the momentum to leap into the air, and her other leg whipped toward Lin Ye’s head like a lash!
“So fast!”
Lin Ye silently praised her in his heart.
Is this the battle instinct of a Heavenly Restriction?
Even when injured, she can counterattack instantly!
“However…”
“Still not quite enough!”
A flash of brilliance crossed Lin Ye’s eyes.
[System!
Add points!
Max out Agility!]
[Ding!
Consumed 500 points!
Agility +10!]
In an instant!
Lin Ye’s speed surged once more!
He tilted his head, dodging Maki’s whip kick.
Then…
he stepped into Maki’s guard!
Their bodies were pressed tightly together.
He could even feel her heartbeat and body temperature.
Maki was stunned for a moment.
“Wha…”
Before she could react, Lin Ye’s hand had already clamped onto her waist.
Then…
he tripped her with his foot.
His body rotated.
“Off you go!”
A perfect shoulder throw!
“Bang!!!” Maki was slammed heavily onto the ground!
This throw was incredibly heavy!
Even with the body of a Heavenly Restriction, she was left dazed and confused, feeling as if her internal organs had been shifted.
“Cough, cough…” Maki lay on the ground, looking up at the night sky.
Her mind was a complete blank.
Lost?
Lost again?
And in close-quarters combat, her greatest pride?
Just then, a face appeared above her field of vision.
Lin Ye braced himself on both sides of her body, looking down at her.
The posture of the two…
was extremely ambiguous.
A wall-pin.
The classic wall-pin from a power fantasy novel.
Lin Ye’s sweat dripped down from his chin, landing on Maki’s collarbone.
Maki’s breathing became rapid.
Her cheeks turned bright red, whether from the strenuous exercise or something else.
“How about it, Senior Maki?” Lin Ye panted, a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.
“Still want to continue?”
“If you want to continue…” Lin Ye leaned in closer.
“I can’t guarantee that the next place I throw you…
won’t be on your butt.”
Maki’s eyes widened.
She looked at Lin Ye, who was inches away.
In those black eyes, she saw her own disheveled yet stubborn reflection.
In this moment, something inside her…
And something else…
began to grow.
[Ding!
Congratulations to the Host for completing the mission!] [Crushed Zen’in Maki with absolute strength!] [Zen’in Maki’s favorability has increased significantly!] [20 (Passerby) -> 60 (Recognition/Admiration/This man has got something).]
[Rewards received:] [1.
Special Grade Cursed Tool · playful cloud (Fragment) x1.] [2.
Maki’s private contact information.] [3.
Title: Temperamental Senior Tamer (Beginner).]
Maki bit her lip.
Suddenly, she turned her head away, not daring to look into Lin Ye’s eyes.
Her voice was a bit hoarse and awkward.
“…I’m done.” “You win.” “Pervert.”
The last two words were spoken very softly.
There was even a hint of…
coquettishness?
Lin Ye laughed.
He laughed happily.
He reached out his hand, wanting to pull Maki up.
But just then, a loud noise came from the bushes.
“Snap!”
That was the sound of branches being snapped.
Immediately after, two black and white figures rolled out.
“Ouch!” “Panda!
You’re crushing me!” “Toge!
Toge!” (Translation: Are you okay!
Are you okay!)
Panda and Inumaki Toge looked like two guilty thieves, lying awkwardly on the ground.
Looking at Lin Ye and Maki, who were still maintaining the “wall-pin” posture not far away.
Six eyes met (two for Panda, two for Inumaki, four for Lin Ye and Maki).
The air froze once again.
Panda scratched his head, and his furry face revealed a human-like, awkward smile.
“Uh…” “If you don’t mind…” “You two continue?” “We’ll just pretend we didn’t see anything?”
“Tuna Mayo!” (Translation: Agreed!)
Boom!
Maki’s face turned as red as a monkey’s butt in an instant.
She shoved Lin Ye away violently and jumped up from the ground.
She picked up the naginata from the ground and charged toward Panda and Inumaki with murderous intent.
“Die, Panda!!!” “Inumaki!!!” “You two peeping toms!
Go to hell!!!”
“Wahhhh!
Murder!” “Run, Toge!” “Kelp!
Kelp!” (Translation: Run!
Run!)
Watching the chaotic trio, Lin Ye sat on the ground and wiped the sweat from his face.
He watched Maki’s energetic back, a gentle curve forming at the corner of his mouth.
“Youth.” “It’s truly beautiful.”
…The next morning.
Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the curtains, spilling onto Lin Ye’s face.
“Mmm…” Lin Ye stretched and climbed out of bed.
This sleep had been exceptionally sweet.
After sparring with Maki last night, he had practiced Black Flash alone for a while.
Although the success rate was still only around 10%, the feeling of shattering a rock with a single punch was truly addictive.
“System, check in.”
[Ding!
Check-in successful!] [Obtained daily reward: Stamina Recovery Potion x1, 10,000 Yen in cash.] New chapters come out on g.com first.
“So stingy.” Lin Ye muttered, complaining.
After washing up, he put on the black uniform of Jujutsu High.
He looked in the mirror.
“Handsome.” “Today, I’m ready to charm thousands of girls again.”
He pushed the door open and happened to run into Fushiguro Megumi coming out from next door.
Fushiguro Megumi had two large dark circles under his eyes, his face full of listlessness.
“Morning, Sea Urchin Head.” Lin Ye greeted him.
Fushiguro Megumi glanced at Lin Ye, his eyes filled with resentment.
“Morning…” “Lin Ye, did you…” “Did you tear down the training ground last night?”
Lin Ye was stunned.
“How did you know?”
Fushiguro Megumi sighed.
“Because Principal Yaga threw a fit first thing this morning.” “He said some unknown bastard destroyed a large patch of rocks and trees in the back mountain.” “He’s checking the surveillance footage now.”
“And…” Fushiguro Megumi pointed downstairs.
“Senior Maki is waiting for you downstairs too.” “She said she wants to settle scores with you.”
“Settle scores?” Lin Ye raised an eyebrow.
Hadn’t they “reconciled” last night?
Why settle scores again?
Could it be that she felt her favorability hadn’t risen fast enough?
“Fine.” “Let come what may.” Lin Ye adjusted his collar and strode down the stairs.
…The cafeteria.
I have to say, the food at Jujutsu High is actually quite good.
Although there aren’t many students, the chef is specially hired.
At this moment, the cafeteria was full of people.
Itadori Yuji was struggling with a large bowl of ramen, slurping loudly.
Nobara Kugisaki was elegantly sipping coffee, holding a fashion magazine in her hand.
Panda and Inumaki Toge were sitting together, whispering.
And Maki…
was sitting in the most conspicuous spot.
One leg was resting on the chair, and she was holding a baguette in her hand, gnawing on it like it was the bone of an enemy.
Seeing Lin Ye walk in, everyone’s gaze focused on him.
Especially Panda and Inumaki.
Their eyes were filled with the light of gossip.
“Lin Ye!
Over here, over here!” Itadori waved his chopsticks, his mouth greasy.
“Come eat ramen!
It’s super delicious!”
Lin Ye walked over and sat down next to Itadori.
Right across from him was Maki.
Maki glanced at him but didn’t speak.
She just gnawed on the bread with a bit more force.
“Crunch, crunch.” The sound made Lin Ye’s teeth ache.
“Morning, Senior Maki.” Lin Ye greeted her proactively.
“Did you sleep well last night?”
“Pfft—!” Panda, sitting nearby, spat out a mouthful of milk.
It landed right on Inumaki’s face.
“Cough, cough, cough…” “Sorry, sorry!
Toge!”
Nobara Kugisaki put down her magazine and looked at the two suspiciously.
“Last night?” “What did you guys do last night?” “Why is the atmosphere so weird?”
Maki’s movements froze.
She slowly raised her head, her eyes glaring fiercely at Lin Ye.
“Shut up.” “Eat your food.” “If you say one more word, I’ll cut out your tongue.”
Lin Ye shrugged.
“So fierce.”
….