They are really too low!

The next day, Hoshino saw someone go to school as usual.

Hoshino Mi is currently attending Toyonosaki High School, which is considered to be a high school with a relatively high deviation rate in this area. Last year, some students from this school were admitted to universities such as the University of Tokyo and Waseda University.

When Hoshino arrived at the classroom in the morning, she saw a familiar figure appear before her.

"Good morning, Yukinoshita-kun," Hoshino greeted her as she sat down in her seat.

There was no response from the other party, but Hoshino didn't pay any attention because he was still greeting other people.

Or perhaps, everyone was greeting Hoshino.

In Japanese society, greeting others is an essential social behavior. Not even saying hello suggests that you have no friends at all.

After exchanging greetings, Hoshino finally looked at the girl next door.

The girl sat quietly by the window, her eyes glued to the novel in her hands, letting the wind outside the window ruffle her long hair. A faint fragrance wafted over to Hoshino, making it hard to look away.

She wore a black blazer and a dark blue pleated skirt, the school's standard student uniform. Her slightly bulging chest seemed to highlight the girl's growing figure, exuding a unique charm that only appears in teenage girls.

However, what's even more eye-catching are the slender legs beneath the skirt. Black over-the-knee stockings cover the entire calf, looking of high quality with a gentle and delicate color. The tops of the stockings are slightly constricted by the thighs, revealing a small patch of fair and smooth thigh skin, which looks somewhat alluring.

The girl's features were striking, but her slightly raised eyebrows and the occasional hint of aloofness in her lips exuded an aura that kept strangers at bay, as if she were completely out of place with everything around her.

[Target: Yukino Yukinoshita]

[Intimacy: 22]

[Status: A solitary, unattainable beauty, currently immersed in her own world...]

This girl is Yukino Yukinoshita. Because she is very cute and has a rather aloof personality, she is nicknamed "the flower on a high mountain".

For Hoshino Mi, Yukino Yukinoshita is like Takane, who sits next to her.

Normally, he would just stay quietly in his own spot, either studying or reading, and would never interact with anyone.

Perhaps it was Hoshino's gaze that bothered her, Yukino Yukinoshita raised her eyes unhappily: "Is the first thing you do when you come to the classroom every day to peek at me?"

"Good morning." Hoshino was obviously checking her intimacy level, but she wouldn't admit it. "I'm just a little curious, are you watching Gogol?"

The novel Yukino Yukinoshita was holding was a collection of short stories by Gogol. She must have just started reading it, otherwise she would have been holding the Russian writer's "Dead Souls".

As soon as Hoshino finished speaking, Yukino Yukinoshita's eyes grew increasingly contemptuous, as if she were looking at an oblivious insect.

"Hehe, what are you planning to talk to me about today?" Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly closed her book and looked at Hoshino Mi with a faint expression. "Is it the plot of 'Oedipus Rex' or the content of 'Lady Chatterley's Lover'?"

The former contains a plot involving the killing of one's father and marrying one's mother, while the latter involves a large amount of explicit sexual content.

"Why am I talking about this?" Hoshino asked, feeling somewhat confused.

"A few days ago, someone was able to talk about everything from Kawabata Yasunari to Watanabe Junichi, from Japanese prostitutes to Yangzhou courtesans, and even commented on 'Jin Ping Mei'. What kind of reaction do you think I should give to this person?"

Yukino Yukinoshita glanced at the guy, her expression a mix of amusement and something else.

Hoshino finally remembered that he had seen Yukino Yukinoshita reading Haruki Murakami a few days ago and couldn't help but chat with her for a bit.

As they talked, Hoshino's thoughts unconsciously drifted to other similar works.

Looking at Yukino Yukinoshita's expression now, she probably talked too much back then. After all, when literature reflects human nature, it is inevitable that it will contain some vulgar content.

"You're angry?"

“Generally speaking, no one would discuss these strange things with a young girl.”

"Yukinoshita can even finish reading 'Lady Chatterley's Lover,' so why should she care about these things? Is it because she feels embarrassed?"

"No, of course I don't mind. It's just that someone tends to focus on these kinds of things when reading, like a monkey going through puberty, which makes me chuckle a little."

"So, in Yukinoshita's eyes, are human primal desires so vulgar and obscene?"

"Heh, I don't despise humans, the only person I despise is you." Yukino Yukinoshita maintained a polite smile, but her tone was unrestrained. "I'm quite certain that every time you look at me, your eyes are filled with all sorts of blatant desires."

Hoshino saw a twitch at the corner of her mouth and couldn't help but glance at her chest. What gave this girl the courage to say such a thing?

"However, if you can name a few more strange novels like you did a few days ago, I'd be happy to discuss them with you."

At this point, Yukino Yukinoshita looked at Hoshino Mi with a hint of resentment in her eyes.

Yukino Yukinoshita had to admit that this guy did have some skill. Putting aside what kind of novel "Jin Ping Mei" was, Yukino Yukinoshita would have had no idea if he hadn't mentioned it.

Yukino Yukinoshita feels uncomfortable whenever she thinks that someone knows more than her, especially if that person is her age.

Chapter Six: The Flawless Girl

In fact, Hoshino Mi and Yukino Yukinoshita are not only classmates next door, but also have a superior-subordinate relationship in terms of academic performance.

Most of the time, Hoshino Mi was first in his grade, with Yukino Yukinoshita ranking behind him.

After all, he had lived two lives, and he was very familiar with subjects like mathematics, English, and science.

In addition, Hoshino Mi also crammed on Japanese language and humanities to make up for his weaknesses, which led to his almost overwhelming lead in Toyonosaki.

Unfortunately, Yukino Yukinoshita could only be subordinate to Hoshino Mi, and her grades in every exam were usually second.

This is something Yukino Yukinoshita cannot accept. She has always been number one since childhood, and she always strives to be the best at everything. How could she lose to a boy?

At first, Yukino Yukinoshita thought that she would soon surpass Hoshino Mi if she put in a little more effort, but the result was beyond her expectations.

The harder she tried, the less she could catch up with Hoshino Mi.

No matter how hard Yukino Yukinoshita tried to catch up, Hoshino Mi always maintained her first place position. At their closest point, she was only nine points behind.

Yukino Yukinoshita felt extremely frustrated, as it was the first time she had lost to someone other than her sister.

More importantly, this guy has no self-awareness whatsoever. He often hangs around in front of her and tries every day to get on her good side.

Yukino Yukinoshita dislikes interpersonal relationships; she doesn't feel the need to cultivate good relationships with others.

However, Hoshino took advantage of their desk mate relationship and often greeted her, and would also interrupt her when he saw her reading.

Although it was a bit annoying, Yukino Yukinoshita admitted that this boy was indeed qualified to discuss issues with her.

She discovered that no matter what she was watching, Hoshino knew the content and could even offer some personal insights.

If he's someone who shares books, this guy is obviously a very suitable candidate.

However, the more Hoshino Misaki acted this way, the more wary Yukino Yukinoshita became.

Yukino Yukinoshita was able to sense that Hoshino Mi's knowledge was broader than her own, and that Hoshino Mi wasn't alone at school like she was; he had friends.

Yukino Yukinoshita felt even more uncomfortable.

No matter what, she was determined to surpass her peer.

"You...you don't actually like colors, do you?" Hoshino looked at the girl with some suspicion. Just now she was talking about some monkey in its teens, but now she wants to discuss strange things with him. It's really suspicious.

He asked Hoshino to list a few more novels similar to "Jin ○ Mei". Isn't this his good brother who often asks him for mysterious resources online?

Yukino Yukinoshita was a little annoyed; this guy's eyes were really irritating.

"I suggest you go back and get your brain fixed. Having fantasies about other people is also a mental illness." Yukino Yukinoshita spoke quite bluntly, her gaze even colder than before.

In a sense, this is also a pretty girl's swear word, right?

“I think it’s normal for people to like lewd things, Yukinoshita-san, there’s no need to be ashamed.” Hoshino thought for a moment, “When I first saw this kind of book, I also thought, this is too exciting, can this kind of content really be published?”

"Are you trying to comfort me out of kindness?" Yukino Yukinoshita sneered. "I'm sorry, but when I first saw it, I didn't feel anything special. It was just pathetic human nature."

“That’s right, to show complete humanity, not vulgar sex.” Hoshino Mikoto nodded in agreement.

"You seem dismissive?" Yukino Yukinoshita crossed her arms. "In literature, the liberation of humanity and primal desires is already mainstream. Intelligent people can see the conflict and sublimation between spirit and flesh, while vulgar people can only see low-brow sex."

“Because I am a vulgar person.” Hoshino admitted this frankly.

"..."

Yukino Yukinoshita realized she had underestimated this guy's shamelessness; he didn't care about her taunts at all.

"Do you only ever look at vulgar content?" Yukino Yukinoshita frowned. "Having read so many books, have you never noticed the human side of them?"

"I remember someone just said these are all strange things." Hoshino greeted her with a smile; he wouldn't let Yukino Yukinoshita keep asking him questions.

“When you’re with weird people, even the most serious topics will seem weird,” Yukino Yukinoshita said bluntly.

“I just don’t like works that can only express humanity through ○○, like ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover.’ It was indeed its own fault that it was initially banned from publication.” Hoshino shook his head. He preferred works like ‘Snow Country’ and ‘Night on the Galactic Railroad.’

"Are you a Puritan?" Yukino Yukinoshita glanced at him sideways. Actually, she didn't like these strange descriptions either, but that didn't stop her from mocking Hoshino Mi.

“No, I admire the author’s courage to confront human nature, but I’m just a person with low tastes, and I can only see the vulgar parts.” Hoshino smiled. “For example, I greet you every day because you’re good-looking.”

At this point, Hoshino thought that Yukino Yukinoshita would continue to refute or mock him.

However, Yukino Yukinoshita simply nodded.

"I am indeed very cute, it's normal that you would like me."

This time, it was Hoshino's turn to fall silent.

"It seems I shouldn't have been so harsh on you. It's really difficult to get someone whose mind is full of vulgarity to understand literature and art." Yukino Yukinoshita began to reflect on herself, though it was unclear what she was reflecting on.

Hoshino was a little annoyed by this little girl.

"So, Yukinoshita-san, you don't have any lowbrow tastes at all?"

"of course not."

"Don't they even have the most basic physiological responses?"

As soon as Hoshino finished speaking, Yukino Yukinoshita sighed softly.

"I know it might excite you to discuss these strange things with a beautiful girl like me," Yukino Yukinoshita said with a headache, as if she was helpless against the pervert, "but don't compare me to you."

Hoshino thought she was probably misunderstanding, and said expressionlessly, "I'm not just talking about a certain reaction. Does Yukinoshita-san not have any desires at all?"

Yukino Yukinoshita understood this time. Human desires are not just strange desires, but also jealousy, greed, selfishness, laziness, and so on.

“Hoshino-kun, the reason why humans are not beasts is because humans know how to control their desires.” Yukino Yukinoshita was very calm. She had seen the evil in human nature, and she did not think that she would have such ugly things.

Looking at the stubborn girl, Hoshino asked again, "Are you really sure you'd never have one, even if you were beaten to death?"

“I understand how you feel.” Yukino Yukinoshita sneered. “But unfortunately, I’m not like you. I could never have such trivial thoughts.”

To be honest, Hoshino has known Yukino Yukinoshita for almost a year.

How to put it? This young lady acknowledges that everyone is imperfect, and she also knows that she is not a flawless being.

However, she felt that she could do better than others and was closer to perfection.

Hoshino Mi can admit that she is a vulgar person with all sorts of low-level interests, but Yukino Yukinoshita would not admit it. She would even believe that she has surpassed most people and that she is absolutely right.

In other words, Yukino Yukinoshita at this moment is quite arrogant, yet completely unaware of her own limitations.

Hoshino could only silently look at her own stats, where one skill stood out prominently.

[Sensitivity: You can adjust the target's physical sensitivity level anytime, anywhere, up to 10 times.]

This is the only special skill he has acquired so far. The effect is simple; those who know, know. It's an essential skill for creating beautiful girls.

Since Yukino Yukinoshita thinks she can control her desires, Hoshino wants to see how she manages to hold back.

Chapter Seven: The Girl Couldn't Resist (Revised)

Hoshino didn't rush to use [Sensitivity] because class was about to start.

The first class in the morning was a Japanese literature class taught by our homeroom teacher, Hiratsuka Shizuka. It was similar to Hoshino Mi's Chinese literature class in her previous life, except that the content of the text was different.

"After you finish your final exams this week, it'll be spring break." Hiratsuka Shizuka was organizing her lecture notes at the podium. "Next month, you'll be second-year high school students."

Upon hearing the word "spring break," many excited voices arose from the audience, but some were afraid of Hiratsuka Shizuka's iron fist, and no one dared to make a loud noise.

Yes, this homeroom teacher has the nickname "Invincible Iron Fist." Hoshino has seen her disciplining students more than once, and the scene is a bit scary.

"Even if there are only a few days left, you have to listen attentively in class today and don't let me find anyone playing on their phone."

Hiratsuka Shizuka warned the students below the stage that Toyonosaki is a fairly free high school. It does not prohibit students from bringing cell phones to school, but it does prohibit them from using cell phones during class.

In fact, she knew that there was not much to teach in the last few days before the exam; it was just a matter of talking about the key points of the exam.

Hoshino listened for a while, occasionally glancing at Yukino Yukinoshita, who didn't seem to be paying attention to the lesson.

A top student like her usually has her own pace and doesn't follow the teacher's lessons step by step, because that would slow down her progress.

While others were racking their brains to prepare for final exams, Yukino Yukinoshita had already begun studying material for the second and even third years of high school.