"School should be a place that spreads hope. A place that kills hope should not be called a school."
This was what Uncle Liu had said when chatting with Nakiri Senzaemon a few days ago. Nakiri Senzaemon had long seen that Uncle Liu was dissatisfied with Totsuki Academy's educational policy, but Uncle Liu's identity was sensitive, so he These words were never said, and now that Nakiri Senzaemon had stepped down from the position of commander-in-chief, Liu Bocai told Nakiri Senzaemon what he had been holding in his heart for a long time.
These words were like a yellow bell in Nakiri Senzaemon's ears, waking him up all of a sudden. He once again thought of Saiba Joichiro, his old friend, that talented and talented chef, wasn't Joichiro the same? Has hope been stifled?
Even though Saiba Joichiro was the second among the "Top Ten" at that time, the actual number one among Totsuki students, and a beneficiary of Totsuki's system, he was still stifled by Totsuki Academy's education policy that was eager for quick success and instant benefits. The endless expectations others placed on him weighed heavily on him and eventually crushed him.
The problems of Totsuki Academy were already obvious at that time!
Nakiri Senzaemon knows that Nakiri Erina has also felt the deformity of Totsuki Academy's current education model and wants to change the status quo (although the starting point is to strengthen her own power), but she has been severely punished. hinder.
This is normal. Who would be willing to give up the power that was finally obtained? Any student who can become one of the "Ten Elites" must have put in unimaginable efforts. If Nakiri Erina was now only one of the "Ten Elites" instead of Commander-in-Chief Totsuki, she wouldn't be willing to change her.
The "Ten Elite Council" model has developed to this day and has become too big. If you want to reform the system, you must obtain the consent of more than six "Ten Elite" members, but is this possible?
Nakiri Senzaemon regrets that he retired too early. He should help Nakiri Erina clear more obstacles. The current "Ten Elites" were trained by himself. If it were him, the "Ten Elites Review" "Yes" will give some face, and reform should be easier.
It's a pity that Nakiri Senzaemon only figured this out after he retreated. Only after he retreated and stayed away from the center of power could Nakiri Senzaemon's eyes see many things that he had not noticed before. He could only Said that everything is destined, this is Nakiri Erina's challenge, she must face it by herself.
"Yan Sang, can I ask you to grant me a request?"
Nakiri Senzaemon said to Yan Kai.
"cannot."
Yan Kai refused without thinking. He wanted to agree without even saying anything. What a joke, what if Nakiri Senzaemon wants to wipe his neck? The Yan family keeps their word, and I will really have no choice but to wipe my neck when the time comes!
"..." Nakiri Senzaemon.
Because Yan Kai refused so decisively that Nakiri Senzaemon couldn't spit out a lot of words stuck in his throat, and the atmosphere between the two suddenly cooled down.
Forget it, the situation may not develop to that point. When things really get out of hand, just ask Yan Sang.
Nakiri Senzaemon sighed secretly.
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"I asked you, why do you look so bad?"
When Yan Kai reunited with Eve and Natsukawa Zhenliang, he found that both Eve and Natsukawa Zhenliang had ugly expressions.
"Brother Kai, don't ask me this, I'm a little disgusting now..."
Eve refused to answer the reason for her ugly face.
She shouldn't have gone to eat "special food" with that unknown woman before.
She thought she would see some strange delicacies from remote areas or isolated primitive tribes, but what did she see? Cricket set meal made with crickets as the main ingredient!
What about fried crickets, cricket sashimi, cricket soup, cricket lemon juice...
Hmm... Eve just saw it and wanted to vomit. Fortunately, Chitong was able to finish the whole cricket set without blinking an eye. After finishing it, she said it tasted good. Was her tongue scrapped or something happened?
And its bold way of eating has been highly praised by the "Insect Food Research Association", and they worship it as a new goddess. It can only be said that Yuanyue is indeed a powerful school, with all kinds of talents. .
"Thank you, Lao Yankai, for your concern. Maybe I'm a little tired after walking too much. It's not a big deal. I just need to rest for a while."
Xia Chuanzhenliang forced a smile and responded to Yan Kai's question appropriately.
Because of her disastrous acting performance, Natsukawa Masaru was completely blacklisted by Akanekubo Momo this time. Natsukawa's father's original plan was for Natsukawa Masaru to use the gender advantage of being a girl to build a good relationship with Akanekubo Momo and win the prize. He had a good impression of him, and then explained his intention to her, and finally got Akane Kubomomo to agree to become the marketing consultant of Natsukawa Group.
Xia Chuan's father trusted his daughter's communication skills and felt that this task was like catching a snail with three fingers - it was 100% sure and nothing would go wrong.
Natsukawa Masuo thought so beforehand, and was still thinking hard about how to make the mission fail in a reasonable and reasonable manner without getting burned. As a result, after Esdeath offended Akane Kubo Momo, she also self-destructed, but Akane Kubo Momo was offended. She was so angry that she thought that she and Mr. Esdeath were just here to cause trouble. Akane Kubomo was so angry that she called someone to drive them away.
The mission was completely ruined, and Natsukawa Masuo still had to bear full responsibility as the main person responsible for the failure of the mission.
But who could she blame? Are you looking weird? Is it because he keeps his tongue in his mouth and can't even taste the food from Totsuki's "Top Ten"? She is not so ungrateful, especially after experiencing the school festival, she found that Yan Kai is actually a very good person and considerate of others, so she can no longer blame Yan Kai.
Therefore, she can only bear everything by herself.
Forget it, just get scolded if you are scolded, it’s not a big deal.
Xia Chuanzhenliang accepted his fate.
Yan Kai felt that Xia Chuan's cold words were not sincere, but he didn't pay much attention.
The relationship between him and Natsukawa Masuo is just classmates and members of the same club, and they are not close enough to have to interfere with everything. If he interferes too much, it will easily arouse people's resentment.
Compared to Eve and Natsukawa Masuo, Chitomi and Esdeath looked quite happy, obviously having a lot of fun.
Seeing that they were not unhappy, Yan Kai didn't bother to ask them.
"Do you have any plans for the evening?"
Yan Kai asked several people.
Eve thought for a moment and said, "Someone invited me and Sister Chitong to have something to eat tonight."
Who invites? It was the woman named Kobayashi Gentian. Eve had strongly refused. Last time she took them to eat crickets. Should she treat them to cockroaches this time? Although it was Chitong who ate it and not her, just seeing that kind of scene would make people want to vomit.
But later she explained that she was going to eat at the "Ten Elites" in Gaotai District. Eve thought that there was no way that the "Ten Elites" from Totsuki would mess around, and she couldn't resist Kobayashi Ringtong's enthusiasm, so she agreed.
By the way, the woman named Kobayashi Rientan, except for her weird taste, is actually a good person.
Eve thought.
"What about you, Natsukawa-san?"
Yan Kai asked Xia Chuan Zhenliang.
"Me? I have an appointment with someone to discuss something tonight, and I may not be able to accompany you."
Natsukawa Malyo said regretfully.
Today, she came to Totsuki Academy with two tasks. One was to ask Akane Kubo Momo to be the marketing consultant of Natsukawa Group, and the other was to talk to Totsuki's "Ten Elites" Kusei Eiyama Edatsu about some business cooperation. things.
If a group wants to become bigger and stronger, diversification is the only way to go. Currently, Xiachuan Group is planning to enter the catering industry. It is known as the "Alchemist" and has outstanding abilities in catering management. It is said to have the Midas touch to turn gold into gold. Eizan Edazu is the talent that Natsukawa Group is very eager to acquire.
Of course, Eizan Etsuya controls many restaurants, including many well-known chain food stores. The Natsukawa Group is definitely not qualified to be the master of Eizan Etsuya, but the Natsukawa Group has money. Eizan Edazu also has channels, connections and management experience. There is a huge space for cooperation between the two parties. Natsukawa's father asked Natsukawa Masuo to take advantage of this opportunity to participate in the "Moon Festival" to discuss cooperation with Eizan Edazu. things.
The reason why Natsukawa Masaru came to discuss cooperation with Eiyama Etsuya was that Natsukawa Masaru's father said they were close in age. Natsukawa Masaru could have more topics in common with Eiyama Edazu, but what about Natsukawa Masaru? Doesn't he know what his father is thinking? He must want to betray his beauty and gain as much benefit as possible from cooperating with Eizan Ezuya.
Natsukawa Zhenliang had already despaired of her father. She was very self-aware and knew that she was just a useful tool in her father's hands, but she never expected him to have any father-daughter affection for her.
As a tool, you should show your due value. Akanekubo Momo's matter has become dirty. If she can't win Eiyama Ezuya again, Natsukawa Masuo knows that Natsukawa's father will definitely show her displeasure.
He will not hurt himself, because he is a tool and a commodity, and the commodity must be sold well, but there is no guarantee that he will not attack his mother, so Natsukawa Masuo must win the cooperation with Eizan Ezuya this time, The kind that succeeds or succeeds.
After Natsukawa Zhenliang answered, Yan Kai looked at Esdeath again.
Esdeath smiled and said: "I quite like this kind of lively activity, but I just received a call from Yakushiji Temple. She said that there was an operation that needed my support tonight. She said that there would be a group of heavy firepower tonight. Criminals came to Tokyo and asked me to follow her to snipe them on the way, so I thought I should contribute to the security of Tokyo."
"That's it..." Yan Kai pondered for a moment. Because Esdeath's reason was so upright, Yan Kai didn't believe that Esdeath would care about the security of Tokyo, and he still couldn't refute her such a serious request.
"Then be careful."
Yan Kai said to Esdeath.
Be careful not to overdo it.
Yan Kai added something in his mind. Although he didn't say it out loud, he believed Esdeath could understand it.
"It's okay, I won't kill innocent people indiscriminately!"
Esdeath smiled brightly.
Just kill everyone who is not innocent, right?
Yan Kai muttered in his heart.
However, since Esdeath acted with the police, Yan Kai thought that she was really going to fight crime, so he didn't bother to take care of it. As long as he didn't become red-blooded and even kill the accompanying police, he couldn't care how many criminals died. in spite of.
"That's it. Senior sister, Saeko, you will accompany me to the capitalist... ah, no, let's go to Ms. Erina's place tonight. She invited me to have dinner."
Yan Kai said to Kasumigaoka Shiyu and Busujima Saeko.
"She didn't invite us either. Wouldn't it be bad if we went uninvited?"
Xia Zhiqiu Shiyu hesitated.
Having met Nakiri Erina once, she felt that Totsuki's new commander-in-chief was not an easy person to get along with, but Tadokoro who came with her was very likable.
"It's okay, it's not like you don't know her. I believe she won't mind."
Yan Kai doesn't care about being authentic.
And will Nakiri Erina really not mind?
In the evening, when Yan Kai took Kasumigaoka Shiu, Busujima Saeko, and Rei to Nakiri Erina's mock restaurant, Nakiri Erina's eyebrows wrinkled.
"Come here without saying a word. My place is by reservation only. If you come here unexpectedly, I won't have a seat for you!"
When Nakiri Erina saw Nito Hisako leading Yan Kai over, she felt happy at first. Then she remembered that she had been waiting for him for four days, no, it was almost five days before he came. She felt full of resentment in her heart, and held up her hands. Hui Hua raised his head high and faced Yan Qingdao.
"Aren't there two more tables?"
With sharp eyes, Yan Kai suddenly saw that there were two empty tables in the restaurant, and they were both in excellent locations.
"That's reserved for Miss Kasumigaoka and the others. I've invited them, so I've always reserved a place for them, not for you!"
Nakiri Erina said excitedly.
In fact, of course it was for Yan Kaili, but Erina Nakiri was angry that Yan Kai came to see her so late, so she didn't say it was for Yan Kailiu!
"Okay, okay, if it's not for me, it's not for me. Why are you so excited? I'm leaving then. Senior sister, Saeko, you guys eat slowly."
Yan Kai shrugged and turned around to leave. Xiao Hui should be free at this time, so he should go find Xiao Hui.
"Wait, wait, wait, Yan Sang, wait! There is a seat, there is a seat!"
Nito Feisha hurriedly stopped Yan Kai.
How could Nito Hisako, who has been spending time with Nakiri Erina day and night, not know that Nakiri Erina is just showing off her temper and does not really want Yan Kai to leave. If Yan Kai really turns around and leaves now, those who will regret it will be It’s time for Nakiri Erina.
Nakiri Erina can't lose face, but she, Nito Hisako, can! Although she is unattainable to others in front of others, for the most important thing to her, Ms. Erina, what does this little face mean!
Nito Hisako pulled out a chair and said to Yan Kai and Kasumigaoka Shiyu: "Please sit down, Yan Sang, please sit down, Miss Kasumigaoka, please sit down, Miss Busujima, please sit down, Miss Busujima."
The table is a square table that can seat four people. From the beginning, Erina Nakiri considered that Yan Kai might not come alone and might bring other people with her, so she specially arranged a four-seater, and the other The seat prepared for Saiba Joichiro on one side is a single seat.
Kasumigaoka Shiu and Busujima Saeko sat down one after another, and Lian Ling also occupied a seat after adding a booster cushion to Nito Hisakusa. If Yan Kai was added, the table would be just full.
But just when Yan Kai was about to sit down, Nakiri Erina took the lead and sat on the seat where Yan Kai was supposed to sit at lightning speed, and said: "Humph!"
I just won’t sit down for you!
The words were not spoken, but the meaning was conveyed to Yan Kai with the hum.
"Well, okay, I'll just stand."
Yan Kai felt that Nakiri Erina had a lot of resentment towards him. Combined with the fact that Nakiri Senzaemon mentioned that Nakiri Erina complained that he never came, Yan Kai felt that he should let her go.
It’s said that the chef occupied the guest’s seat. Why does this seem so strange...
Forget it, this is Japan, it’s not surprising that any strange things happen.
"snort!"
Nakiri Erina snorted again and ignored Yan Kai.
Sitting opposite Nakiri Erina, Kasumigaoka Shiu looked at Nakiri Erina with bright eyes.
Very good, as long as you can make your junior classmate feel embarrassed, then you will be my half-sister!
Kasumigaoka Shiha, who had been "bullied" by Yan Kai during the day, almost applauded Nakiri Erina.
