I'm in Teresin, dedicated to playing badly

"Well, that's alright. Miss Junchuan has helped me a lot in the past, so this is a good opportunity to thank her. I'll treat you..."

Although he felt it was a bit of a shame that he couldn't be alone with Shinji Kitahara, Koya didn't think it was a big deal.

Given their current relationship, there will definitely be more opportunities like this in the future.

Moreover, since this was the first time she had taken the initiative to invite him, he was worried that they might have to be alone together afterwards.

Xiaoyouyi was also a little nervous; having an outsider around actually made her feel more relaxed.

However, amidst the relief, Xiao Youyi also felt a little doubtful and asked uncertainly.

"Miss Surukawa, you're looking for Kokitagaya because you have something to discuss, right? Would it be inconvenient if I were here...?"

"No, in fact, it's better if you're here, senior. We need to let you know about this later, and you have experience in this area, so it's always good to have another person to discuss things with..."

"Is this so..."

Xiao nodded again.

"Could you tell me in advance what it is? So I can make some preparations."

"of course can."

Shinji Kitahara smiled, and then began to talk to Koyaichi about the situation with Tsuna Sugawa as they walked.

When he heard that Tsuna's health was extremely poor, Koya showed a surprised expression and also expressed his concern for Tsuna.

However, after hearing about the fake boyfriend, Xiaoyouyi suddenly stopped in her tracks.

"What's wrong, senior?"

Shinji Kitahara looked at her with a puzzled expression, while the latter remained silent for a moment before taking another step, though her expression seemed slightly different from before, and her steps were a bit heavier.

"It's nothing, I just thought about some things."

She answered, a strange glint in her eyes.

"Let's keep going, Kitahara."

"I'm also very interested in this."

Chapter 146: What do you think?

In fact, Koyoichi was unaware of what was going on between Kitahara Shinji and Surugawa Tesuna.

And it wasn't just her; because the previous operation needed to be kept secret, the other members of Shinji Kitahara's team were in the same situation as Mataichi.

Although I know that Shinji Kitahara seems to have been busy with some things during his vacation, and it seems that he was with the chairman and Ms. Sugikawa.

But they had no idea what they were busy with or how they were doing.

Even the fact that Kitahara Shinji would occasionally take care of Surugawa Tesuna was only discovered after Nachi moved in, and he hasn't told anyone about it yet.

Even so, when he heard Kitahara Shinji say that Surugawa Tesuna wanted him to pretend to be her boyfriend, Mataichi instinctively realized that something was wrong.

Especially when you think about how Kitahara Shinji seems to have been working with Surugawa Tetsuya for almost a month.

Although I didn’t think there was anything wrong with it before, after all, the Green Devil’s value is not just for show.

But considering what Shinji Kitahara had just said, the feeling that something was wrong with Koyoichi became even more pronounced.

Although Miss Junchuan is known for being reliable and safe, even hailed as Treisen's last line of defense, what if...?

With this skeptical mindset, Koya and Kitahara Shinji went to the izakaya and met Surugawa Tezuna, who had arrived there earlier.

Then, the moment he saw Tsuna, Mataichi's eyes narrowed.

What is Tsuna Suguruga like normally?

Simple and capable, she is very disciplined in both her life and appearance, as if she is always wearing that green secretary's uniform, and always has a faint, somewhat distant, polite smile on her face.

Moreover, because of her somewhat baby-faced appearance, she would often wear more mature makeup to maintain an air of authority in front of her students.

but now......

The moment they stepped into the izakaya, Tsuna's gaze fell directly on them, and he gave them a smile that was noticeably different from his usual one.

In addition to the change in smile, there was also a change in clothing and a light makeup on the face.

Even the color of her hair suggested she had just showered before arriving; a faint fragrance wafted from it as I got closer...

As they moved forward, more and more strange things and changes began to appear, and Xiao Youyi's eyes grew increasingly deep.

As Xiaoyou's gaze deepened, the gaze of Junkawa Tessuna across from him also underwent a subtle change.

Although Suguru Tsuna had previously speculated, based on various behaviors, that Mataichi might have feelings for Kitahara Shinji.

However, because we haven't had much contact, this speculation has remained just that—speculation—until just now.

But now, as she watched them gradually approach her, she silently drew closer to Shinji Kitahara.

Furthermore, when Koyoichi showed obvious signs of food protection in other details, a strange glint appeared in Tsuna's eyes.

As for the horse girls in Kitahara Shinji's team, Surugawa Tetsuya didn't really take them seriously.

Because of their status, and it's quite obvious that Shinji Kitahara is very resistant to developing inappropriate relationships with the female horse girls under his name.

Even if they acted on impulse and tried to force themselves, that would only align more with Tsuna's wishes.

After all, the title of Green Devil wasn't given lightly; it was earned by her through the machinations of the women. If they were to resort to some excessive methods, it would actually give her a chance to shine.

If they don't resort to extreme measures, their identities will be a fatal flaw for someone as stubborn as Kitahara Shinji, making them unqualified to compete with her.

So, after eliminating those little guys, it's obvious that Xiao Youyi in front of her is her biggest threat.

However, although the other two were aware of something was wrong, Shinji Kitahara was completely oblivious to the strange atmosphere.

And it wasn't just that they didn't notice something was wrong.

Upon entering the izakaya, looking at the interior and smelling the aroma of the food, Shinji Kitahara immediately thought to himself that this place was nice, and then began to worry about the price.

Although Xiaoyouyi said she was treating, he was the one who invited Junchuan Tessuna, and he wasn't shameless enough to let Xiaoyouyi treat him under these circumstances.

But if it's just about treating these two to a meal, Shinji Kitahara isn't really bothered by it.

After all, his female horses have now participated in quite a few races, and even won several high-reward races. His wallet is slowly getting fuller, so treating the two of them to a meal is quite easy for him.

The problem is that, even so, to this day, he has never properly treated the younger members of the team to anything good.

Other teams, even those with a lot of players, usually find ways to celebrate after winning a match.

Even without victory, those large teams still regularly hold various events, but his side...

Although he didn't expect to take the kids to an izakaya for a team building activity, the problem was that prices around Tressen were extremely high, making this izakaya seem like a good deal compared to other places.

Then, looking at the relatively high prices on the menu, which seemed "good value for money," and thinking about the bunch of monsters in his team, Shinji Kitahara became even more conflicted.

Needless to say, there are three heavyweight contenders.

Besides them, the well-developed Little Bay naturally has a big appetite as well. Even the seemingly quiet Grasshopper is actually a big eater, but he seems quite normal compared to the others in his team...

In addition to food, there are expenses for purchasing various nursing supplies and equipment, repaying the debt to the elderly woman's clothing store, and various other daily expenses...

These all cost money, and quite a lot of it.

Thinking about this, and looking at the menu in front of him, Shinji Kitahara became even more lost in thought.

Even though the competition has already started and I've earned a considerable amount of prize money, and my wallet is starting to bulge, why do I feel even more short of money?

Then, with different thoughts in mind, the three of them sat down together.

They greeted each other, ordered food, and then started chatting.

At the beginning of the conversation, the atmosphere among the three was relatively normal.

But as the conversation deepened, especially after they started talking about 'pretending to be a boyfriend,' the atmosphere became increasingly subtle.

"Miss Junkawa, it doesn't necessarily have to be Kitahara who pretends to be your boyfriend, does it?"

Xiao Youyi smiled.

"He's only been working here for one semester. It seems a bit inappropriate for him to pretend to be your boyfriend, Miss Junchuan."

"Moreover, as you know, Ms. Junchuan, Kokihara pretended to be my boyfriend once before, and I'm still using that excuse to deal with my parents."

"If you make too much of a fuss on your end, it will put me in a difficult position too."

After listening to Koyoichi's question, Junkawa Tesuna looked at her and answered with a smile.

"Trainer Xiaoyi, you've really thought things through. But I've already considered these things, so there's no need for you to worry about them."

"The reason I chose Trainer Kitahara is because he is the most suitable candidate."

"It's okay to have only been with the company for a short time. It's precisely because we're new that we discover each other's strengths after we get to know each other, become attracted to one another, and start dating. Isn't that perfectly normal?"

"And another thing is that, because of my health, I have to go to trainer Kitahara's place for care every now and then, and I often have to go to his dormitory."

"In this situation, having the identity of a lover as a cover would make things more convenient, wouldn't it?"

"As for your situation, Trainer Koya, I understand. But the problem is, I also need Trainer Kitahara. There's no reason why you can ask him for help but I can't, right?"

"And as far as I know, Trainer Xiaoyou, your home is quite far from Treson, so you should be able to keep it a secret, right?"

After a pause, Junkawa Tessuna looked directly into Mataichi's eyes and said earnestly.

"Moreover, it was because of Treson's situation that I needed to pretend with Trainer Kitahara."

"But for you, trainer, I think it's better to tell your family the truth as soon as possible."

"Otherwise, the longer it drags on, the more awkward the situation will be when it's exposed."

"What do you think, Miss Xiaoyouyi?"

"I don't feel embarrassed at all."

Koyaichi also met Surugawa Tesuna's gaze without showing any weakness.

"I don't need you to worry about my family matters, Miss Junchuan. I'm fine with things as they are now. Whether I want to be honest with my family or not is up to me."

"But Miss Junchuan, your actions are deceiving those children. If you are exposed, the situation might be much more serious than what I am experiencing."

"What do you think, Miss Junchuan?"

Their eyes met, and a tense atmosphere began to fill the dining table.

A moment later, as if on cue, they turned their heads and looked at the one who had been silent since the beginning, and spoke at the same time.

"Trainer Kitahara, what's your opinion?"

"Ok?"

Hearing their question, Kitahara Shinji was startled.

It wasn't that he realized anything wrong, but after trying the food here, he suddenly found that the izakaya's dishes were surprisingly good, and the prices on the menu weren't high either.

So even though I don't think it's a good idea to bring the little ones to an izakaya, the problem is that izakayas don't just serve drinks.

Especially since this place is currently having a grand opening sale with huge discounts, and I heard there will be more events in a couple of days.

So Shinji Kitahara couldn't help but consider whether to bring the kids here for a team-building activity. He hadn't paid much attention to the conversation between the two people next to him, so he was surprised when asked about it.

However, after being shocked, and having overheard some of their conversation, he had a general idea of ​​what was going on, and after thinking for a while, he gave his own answer.

"I don't care, after all, I don't know much about this, and I'm certainly not as familiar with your situation as you are, so you can decide for me."

"As for the rest, just call me if you need any help, and I will do my best to help."

After hearing Shinji Kitahara's words, the expressions of the other two became slightly subtle.

Based on their understanding of Shinji Kitahara, they could roughly sense that his answer would likely not be what they expected.

But the feeling of fighting each other for so long, only to find that the main character was daydreaming, still left them with a somewhat complicated feeling.

However, before this subtle tension could spread, Tsuna's eyes flickered, and then he began a new operation.

After noticing that Kitahara Shinji seemed a little distracted, Surugawa Tezuna picked up a slice of carrot with his chopsticks and, in front of Mataichi, held it to Kitahara Shinji's mouth.

Having been fed while pretending to be a couple over the past month, Shinji Kitahara, slightly distracted, subconsciously ate the carrot slice.

After eating it, as he chewed, Kitahara Shinji realized something was wrong, looked up at Surugawa Tesuna, and had a slightly bewildered expression.

"Um, Miss Junchuan, what's wrong...?"

"I think if you're going to pretend to be a couple, it's best to start preparing and laying the groundwork in advance, otherwise you might get suspected later."

After saying that, she turned to look at Xiao Youyi, her smile becoming even more pronounced.