A youth story of a passerby at the end of the world

"It might be around 5 or 6 pm. Are you really going to wait here?" Tachibana Akane kindly reminded her. "Why don't you go back to your place first?"

As arranged by the student council president, she even gave Ichinose a key to a dormitory room, so she even knew where he lived.

"Anyway, there's nothing to do." Even if I go back to the dorm, there's nothing I can do.

"Alright then." Tachibana Akane nodded and led him into a reception room.

She turned to look at Uesugi Genshin and said, "You can wait here. Not many people come here usually. If Horikita-kun comes back, I'll have him come over immediately."

"Thank you."

After Tachibana left, he looked around. There were two sofas facing each other, a coffee table, and a cabinet next to them. On the cabinet were tea-making tools.

He went over, filled the teapot with water, boiled it, and then leisurely lay down on the sofa.

The room was very quiet, with only the sound of boiling water audible.

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"Deng deng deng"

A polite knock on the door interrupted Uesugi Genshin's feigned sleep.

When people are in a quiet and relaxed environment, being startled by a sudden and rapid cracking sound will make them very annoyed.

But to his surprise, he didn't feel that way this time. He felt that the other person's knocking force was just right and didn't reach that critical point.

Is it Horikita Manabu?

He sat up from the sofa and called out towards the door, "Come in."

"excuse me."

A soft, delicate female voice rang out, and just by hearing that voice, Uesugi Genshin could imagine that the person was a young girl.

Or perhaps a young girl's body type... Sakayanagi Arisu.

"A rare guest indeed, please have a seat." Uesugi Genshin got up and reheated the pot of water that had cooled down.

"Thank you." Sakayanagi Arisu sat in the middle of the sofa, watching the man opposite her busy at the cabinet.

Kamuro Masumi stood very consciously behind Sakayanagi, looking every bit like a bodyguard.

After placing the warm water in front of the other person, Uesugi Genshin picked up his own cup and took a sip. "What can I do for you, Sakayanagi-san?"

"Hmm." She nodded with a smile. "First of all, congratulations on recruiting the genius from the White House."

This is tantamount to admitting that he sent people to monitor him.

"It's not so much about recruiting, but rather about lodging."

Although he would say it was a recruitment in public, and Ayanokouji did not refute it, they were both very clear about the true nature of their relationship.

“Eh…” Sakayanagi Arisu chuckled with amusement, “To be honest, I’m already quite surprised that you were able to defeat him, so congratulations again.”

Only those who truly understand the White House can appreciate how remarkable it is to defeat the graduates inside, especially those hailed as the greatest masterpieces.

"It's just a difference in experience," he said casually, shaking his head.

"Hey, what's the difference between a natural genius and a genius who works hard?" It was a sudden, unexpected question, and Sakayanagi Arisu was somewhat looking forward to the other person's answer.

"Talent exists objectively, but only hard work truly belongs to oneself."

"I didn't expect you to be a materialist." Watching the other person pick up the kettle and refill their own cup, Sakayanagi Arisu also picked up her own water and just wet her lips.

"..." Uesugi Genshin remained silent, but Qui tacet consentire videtur.

This is a Latin proverb: silence means agreement.

"I'm sure you've already guessed what I'm here for," she said, turning the subject back to the main point.

"Trust. In other words, it means the two sides have different levels of information." Uesugi Genshin understood that the other party still had concerns.

“That’s right. It seems you know me well, but I know very little about you. That’s not a prerequisite for a good relationship.” Sakayanagi Arisu looked at him meaningfully.

"Then, how can I gain your trust?" Uesugi Genshin asked calmly, looking directly at the other person.

"Speaking of which, you seem quite interested in me." Without answering, Sakayanagi Arisu changed the subject to something else.

“Yes,” Uesugi Genshin admitted, “I also want a loyal dog like that.”

Upon hearing this, Kamuro Makoto's expression remained unchanged; she stared at the other person with a serious look.

"Oh dear, Kamuro-kun, I'm quite comfortable using it, so I can't let you have it." Sakayanagi Arisu politely declined, "However... it's fine to lend it to you for now."

"I see." Uesugi Genshin looked at Kamuro behind Sakayanagi. She didn't seem to object, so it seemed that the two of them had already discussed it beforehand.

They are a very proper master and servant, but they are fundamentally different from Kaguya Shinomiya and Ai Hayasaka.

Behind Kamuro's loyalty to Sakayanagi, Uesugi Genshin knew it was Stockholm syndrome.

In a narrow sense, Stockholm syndrome refers to a condition in which victims develop feelings for their perpetrators, and may even turn around and help them.

However, this is quite common in life. For example, most people are very averse to school learning and are even forced to go to school. Even though schools restrict students' freedom and development in many other aspects, students develop a sense of awe towards schools and will unconsciously defend them. This is also a manifestation of Stockholm syndrome.

Kamuro Masumi has been coerced by Sakayanagi Arisu all along, yet she doesn't resent it, indicating that she is already deeply involved.

“Sure,” Uesugi Genshin nodded in agreement.

"Then, Kamuro-kun, I'll trouble you to follow Uesugi-kun," Sakayanagi Arisu said to Kamuro in a commanding tone.

"Hmm." This was agreed upon beforehand, but...

"Are you sure you'll be alright on your own?"

"I'm so touched that Kamuro-kun is so worried about me. Thank you so much. But... I'm fine on my own." Sakayanagi Arisu covered her mouth and laughed, then joked again, "Ah, perhaps you're reluctant to part with me."

"No." Kamuro Masumi turned her head slightly and said calmly, but even Uesugi Genshin could hear a hint of insincerity in her words.

“Then it’s settled.” Sakayanagi Arisu turned to Uesugi Genshin and smiled.

"Sure." He had no objections; in fact, it was like getting a subordinate for free, even if it was just Yu Li, which wasn't bad.

According to her student profile, Masumi Kamuro's physical abilities are rated B+, which is undoubtedly outstanding.

Even Katsuragi, another seemingly fierce character in Class A, is only a C.

How could someone recruited by the physically frail Sakayanagi Arisu to fill her own shortages be anything less than excellent?

Chapter 265: The Hero and the Dragon

"Then I'll leave it to you, Kamuro-kun." Sakayanagi Arisu, who was sitting demurely on the sofa, turned around and smiled with narrowed eyes.

"I see."

Uesugi Genshin watched as Kamuro Masumi walked from behind Sakayanagi to behind him.

The formal transformation of identity has been completed.

Although she didn't seem particularly willing, she maintained this indifferent expression throughout.

A serious and taciturn girl with a slightly disdainful look in her eyes.

"Then I'll head back now." She touched the ground with her cane first, then supported herself with her slender arms, and slowly stood up.

It gives people a dreamlike feeling of fragility and fragility, as easily broken as glass.

Her ethereal aura, coupled with her silver-white hair and amethyst eyes, made her look like a princess from a snow country.

Those eyes, when wide open, exude innocence, but when slightly narrowed, they reveal a cunning and confident nature.

She moved slowly toward the door, and Uesugi Genshin got up to open it for her and saw her out.

"Thank you, you're such a gentleman." Sakayanagi Arisu stopped at the door and turned to look at Uesugi Genshin, who was also standing by the door, a smile appearing on her face.

"I've always been like this."

This conveyed the message that you are not an exception, which made Sakayanagi Arisu chuckle.

Is that so?

The cane continued forward, and after she walked out the door, Uesugi Genshin gently closed the door.

He sat back down on the sofa, picked up the kettle, and poured himself a glass of water.

"You don't have to stand, it's fine."

Kamuro stood there with his arms crossed, tapping his arm repeatedly with his fingers under his elbow, looking somewhat impatient, or perhaps bored.

"Mm." She nodded and sat down opposite Uesugi Genshin.

"Have you ever killed a zombie?" Uesugi Genshin asked, placing his hand on the sofa as a casual conversation starter.

"Yes, about a month ago."

"When the zombies first appeared," Uesugi Genshin asked again, "How many?"

"three."

"What does it feel like?"

"I don't feel anything, except that it's a bit dirty."

It's not very comfortable when blood splatters on your face.

Afterwards, I took three showers to wash away the feeling of blood.

"..." The overly calm reply surprised Uesugi Genshin. "If you're going to follow me for a while, you'll have to face those guys. Is that alright?"

"No problem, no problem." She paused, her fingers pointing at her arm stopping. "I don't know if I can do it well."

“Leave everything to me. You just need to follow my orders.” Uesugi Genshin said calmly, peering into her eyes.

"I understand." Kamuro Masumi nodded indifferently.

"My first order is..."

As she said this, Masumi Kamuro straightened her back and sat up very straight.

"Could you please take Sakayanagi-san back to her dorm safely?"

"..."

After a long silence, she suddenly stood up and said, "Hmm."

Leaning back on the sofa, Uesugi Genshin picked up his water glass and brought it to his lips.

That wasn't impatience or boredom, but rather a kind of anxious, impulsive action.

Where there are stalkers, there are also perverted lolicon.

To be honest, he was a little worried about letting Sakayanagi go back alone.

If anything happens, that frail body probably won't be able to do anything.

Masumi Kamuro gently closed the door and then walked quickly down the corridor.

"He found out."

Looking at his languid posture just now, a question began to sprout in Kamuro Masumi's mind.

Do we really need to be wary of this person?

Although Sakayanagi advised her to be wary of this person, his swordsmanship was not something an ordinary person could master.

However, to be honest, when she belatedly realized that this man was the same boy from the previous horrific live stream of the helicopter incident, Masumi Kamuro was no longer wary.

After all, he didn't abandon his two female classmates even in that situation; such a person should be trustworthy.

She had no idea what Sakayanagi was thinking.

Two girls on the road brushed past Masumi Kamuro. One of them, a glamorous girl with reddish-brown hair, hesitated and asked her companion for directions.

"Is this the way?"