Chapter 21: New Skill Sparks Awkward Laughter, Renyu’s Pity Summons Su

Afternoon sunlight filtered through the classroom, casting a gentle glow on the wooden floor.

Su Buyu sat in the back row, quietly listening to the teacher’s lecture.

A few hours of sleep and a hearty lunch swept away his earlier exhaustion.

Though his injuries hadn’t fully healed, they were manageable.

The scabs on his hands were forming, and the pain from the elbow strike to his abdomen was easing.

Everything was moving in a good direction.

But Su Buyu knew this wasn’t over.

“System, open the task panel.”

[Alright.]

[Target: Shizuku Sakurai]

[Traits: Delinquent, carefree]

[Corruption Risk: 63]

[Affection: ??? (Visible after clearing Corruption Risk)]

[Lustful Defiled God Attraction: 0 (Safe)]

[You’ve earned one lottery draw and a bonus Lucky Package. Use now?]

“Use it.”

[Please wait.]

As the system’s voice faded, a spinning wheel sound echoed in his mind.

A familiar lottery wheel appeared before his eyes.

It spun, countless entries flashing by.

His gaze settled on the final result.

[Congratulations, Master! You’ve gained Ability: Super-Speed Hand Rush]

[Description: Can’t get it out? Solve and destroy everything with hand speed rivaling a vibrating bullet!]

[Details: Your arms can move at up to 15Hz with a 10cm amplitude, with matching physical strength when activated.]

[Restriction: Use when full of energy. A little fun is fine, but overdoing it harms the body~]

“…Haha.”

Su Buyu read the ability’s description, letting out an awkward laugh.

Was this lucky or not?

He exhaled, thinking it over, and decided it was probably lucky.

At least luckier than last time.

That potion draw was limited weekly.

This one, as long as he had energy, could be used multiple times a day.

And its uses seemed… versatile? Maybe.

He consoled himself with that.

No big deal.

He still had the Lucky Package.

“System, open the Lucky Package.”

Before he finished, the system flashed a series of entries.

[Congratulations, Master! Gained: Ability Enhancement Point +1, Stamina Recovery +20%]

“…Ability Enhancement Point?”

Su Buyu was puzzled.

Stamina recovery made sense, but what was this “Ability Enhancement Point”?

[Answer: Master can use it to enhance existing abilities, granting special effects.]

…Felt like playing a roguelike game.

But for now, the point didn’t seem urgent.

He’d save it for when he needed to boost an ability.

For now… time to dismiss the system.

With a thought, the system’s voice vanished.

His gaze shifted to Shizuku Sakurai in the front seat.

Afternoon sunlight spilled generously over her shoulders.

Her brown hair, edged with honey-gold in the autumn light, swayed as a breeze scattered her fluffy ends like dandelion seeds.

Propping her cheek, her snowy skin framed a jawline like a new moon.

Her eyes faced the blackboard, but her gaze drifted outside, thoughts lingering elsewhere.

She was looking somewhere.

Su Buyu was confused.

Since leaving the infirmary, Shizuku Sakurai had been avoiding his eyes, speaking hesitantly, less bold than before.

Was she… upset with him?

No way, right?

He hadn’t done anything to make her dislike him.

He dismissed that thought.

The second possibility…

She did something to him and felt guilty, so she was acting evasive?

This seemed more likely.

But what could she have done?

No way she… mined while he was asleep, right?

Haha, impossible.

With her personality, she’d never do something like that sneakily.

She was a delinquent, his bro, right?

So what happened to make her hide something?

He was about to ponder when the bell rang.

Five-thirty. School was out.

Perfect. Time to ask Shizuku Sakurai directly.

It might be rude to be so blunt.

But that was for strangers.

With Shizuku Sakurai, after two days of bonding and surviving bizarre events, not asking would disrespect her.

They were bros—why hold back questions, letting them fester until they rotted?

Su Buyu wouldn’t do that.

Human connection was wondrous.

Abandoning it closed off the heart, breeding stubbornness and avoidable tragedies.

As seen in countless NTR stories.

Standing, he approached.

“Shizuku Sakurai, hold on…”

Before he finished, she turned.

She held out a chocolate, resting in her palm, waiting for him to take it.

“For you. As an apology.”

“Apology? For what?”

He didn’t take it.

He stared at her guilty expression, trying to read her.

He wanted more clues.

But the bittersweet chocolate scent filled his mouth as she forcefully pried it open, shoving the candy in.

“I’m your bro! Don’t you trust me? Don’t ask why it’s an apology!”

Despite her words, the cherry-red flush at her ears kept him guessing.

The chocolate’s bitterness mixed with sweetness, her flustered look confirming his suspicions.

Could it… really be that?

“Shizuku Sakurai… you didn’t, in the infirmary, by yourself…”

Before he finished, the intercom cut him off.

It was about Renyu Saiki’s verdict.

“One: Renyu Saiki, as a teacher, abused her authority to punish students, gathered for illicit activities, directly or indirectly harming students, and violated school rules. Her teaching position is suspended for half a month, and she’s confined to her home with no outside contact.

Two: Students coerced by Renyu Saiki may rest at home for three days, returning to school only when fully recovered.

The above is the joint decision of the school and police after reasonable discussion.

Additionally, Su Buyu of Class XX, please come to the school gate after this announcement.

Teacher Renyu Saiki has something to tell you.”