'This is Jilin High School, no, it's even more magnificent than I thought it would be.

　Arriving at the parking lot for guests on the grounds of Jilin High School, Ming Liang emerged from the car owned by the Shitenji family and looked around the Jilin High School building and school grounds in admiration.

''Yeah?　This is ........divine. It's probably a coincidence but it looks like they established it in a very good location. I can also see why this school is so popular and high level. I suppose this is one of the reasons why Lady Zhu Yin said it was a unique school.

　Akera had contacted Jirin High School the other day and tried to make an appointment with Takano Soichiro, the principal of Jirin High School, but he didn't care when, so he set a date for today's visit. Akera, dressed in a clean suit, was very conspicuous as he walked towards the school building, attracting the attention of the students in the school.
　Dangling a visitor's card from the guard at the entrance of Jilin High School, Ming Liang entered the entrance of the school building, told the window the reason for his visit, and was led to the principal's office on the second floor of the main school building.
　The principal's office was magnificent, with what appeared to be Chinese furnishings, which Mingliang imagined to be the principal's taste.
　There was no one in the room and they asked him to wait on the sofa, so Mingliang did as he was told and sat down on the sofa.
　After a few minutes, the door to the headmaster's office opened and a rather elderly man in Japanese clothing emerged from it with a cane and an unremarkable gait. Akera assumed it was probably the headmaster, Takano Soichiro, and stood up and bowed.
　Behind him, an elderly man in a suit accompanies him.

''Ah, are you Principal Takano?　Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule today.

　The old man didn't look at Akira as he called out to her, but just walked towards the sofa with an unremarkable gait, and Akira was puzzled. Then a man in a suit behind him responded instead.

''No, thank you very much for being so polite. Don't be so awed, please sit down.................the headmaster said. Oh, I am the vice principal, my name is Suganaka.

Yes, thank you.

　By all accounts, the old man who looked like the headmaster hadn't said anything, let alone changed his expression, but Meira tried not to pay attention to the details.
　When Soichiro, the headmaster, and Kanunaka, the vice principal, took their seats, the woman who had led them here earlier brought them tea. She offered each of them a cup of tea and a piece of yokan, a tea cake, in front of them and bowed and left the room.
　Then Kanenaka, who claimed to be the vice principal of the school, spoke to Meira.

'So what can I do for you today?'

Oh, yes. I apologize for the unexpectedness of this offer, but I have a request on behalf of Seicho Senior High School that I would like to make to you today.

''Ho........You're from that prestigious Seisen Academy? So what exactly is your request?

　The vice principal of the school, Kanenaka, was answering the questions.
　The headmaster, Soichiro, was eating the yokan as soon as it came out, as if he was savoring it and mugging it.
　Meira inwardly wondered if this was the principal?　I carefully explained the current situation and future prospects for Sei Sei Seijo Gakuin, and that we were looking ahead to the painful decision to go co-educational.
　Then I told him that I was going to invite the boys to Sei Sei Sei Seijo Gakuin for a short period of time to see how much influence they would have on the school before going co-educational.

I see..... I didn't know that the prestigious Seiseijo Gakuin was thinking that far ahead. However, your decision to deal with the problem before it becomes one, is a wonderful one. The current head of the school must be a very intelligent person. So..........that means......you want to transfer the boys of this school to our school for a short time, right?

　Meira truly felt grateful for the quick reaction of the head teacher who understood.
　Meira bowed her head deeply.

''Your clarification, I'm afraid.''

Hmm....

"Muggy.

　Next to the vice principal, who crosses his arms, the principal, Soichiro, is savoring his yokan as if it were someone else's business.

''Also, I'm sorry to be the one to ask you, but the student you want to invite, actually...''

'Ho........you've already decided. Which one is it?

　This vice principal really has a great mind, Mingliang thought to himself. With such a person as this vice principal, Jilin High School would be safe in the future, Ming Liang thought.
　Whether it was the principal's amazing eye for detecting people's talents, or whether this vice principal was naturally appointed to this position because of his particular excellence, Ming Liang naturally looked at the principal.

''Mogg.......Zuzu!　(Sipping tea)

....

"Shinzen-san?

Oh, I'm sorry.

　With a snap, Principal Soichiro's eyes widened.
　Instantly, Meira felt the tension in the principal's office and straightened up.

''Principal!''

　The vice principal, Kanenaka, who seemed to be quite sharp, moved to the headmaster's side as if in a panic.
　Meira was surprised and carefully observed the two of them, wondering if it was a problem for her to mention Yuto's name. Looking at them, the headmaster, who had just tasted the yokan earlier, seemed to have power in his eyes.

(No way!　Do you know that this reaction is based on the fact that Mr. Dou Dou Dou is an able-bodied person!　If that's the case, then this way in is a mistake!　(No, but ... no way.)

　The vice principal of the school, Kanunaka, moved closer to Soichiro's face, a serious look on his face, and they were discussing something in a whisper. Then Soichiro nodded widely with a strong, strident face.
　The head teacher, Kanenaka, returned to his original position and turned to face Akera with a serious face.

''Shinzen-san........''

Yes, yes....

"The principal has stated that...

　Gokuri and Ming Liang gasped. Ming Liang has been told by his master, Zhu Yin, to bring Dou Dou Yujin-kun as an exam student at all costs. Moreover, he has even said that he is willing to accept any condition. Failure is not an option.
　If it's known that you have the ability, and it's a problem, then you can only rebuild it, and I'm determined to do that.

You can't have that yokan, if you don't want to eat it, can I have it?　And...

What?　...Oh!　Come in.

'Oh!　Thank you!　Headmaster, he says it's fine!　No, no, no, Kamizen-san is quite good at negotiating for someone so young!

Ha ha.....

　Meira stopped thinking for a moment, but managed to recover and held out the yokan in front of the principal.
　Then, Soichiro immediately reached for the yokan and brought it to his mouth.

''Mogu........''

....

You okay?　(This school...)

'I'm sorry, Shinzen-san. So what was it?

Ah ... yes. In fact, I'd like to invite Mr. Du Du to join us.

'Oh, yes, it was!　Well then, let's call the homeroom teacher as well. Well, I don't think there's any problem as long as it's okay with you. And I've got some yokan, too!

　The vice principal stood up with a smile and called the person who appeared to be the homeroom teacher on the phone behind him.

''Yes, Takano-sensei, could you please come to the principal's office at once?　It won't take up too much of your time. I would like to talk to you about your classmate, Mr. Doe..... Yes, yes, no, I got some yokan, so I can't do that either. Yes, then I'll be waiting for you.

(...yokan?　(Did you like the yokan?)

　It wasn't quite what Meira had in mind for negotiations, but the conversation seemed to be going in the right direction.
　Akera shook her head, which was a little sore, perhaps because of her imagination.
　A moment later, there was a knock on the door of the headmaster's office.
　It was probably the homeroom teacher of Du Du Yuto that the vice principal had called earlier, Ming Liang thought, and he straightened his back so as not to leave a bad impression, just in case, and prepared to greet her.

''Excuse me.''

....

　Meira gulped.
　So much so that his eyes were drawn to the appearance of the woman who had just walked in.
　Slightly slit eyes and eyebrows. And the white suit looks good on her slender form.
　As soon as that intelligent-looking woman entered the principal's office, the room seemed to have gone silent.

''Shinzen-san, she's DoDu-kun's homeroom teacher.......Shinzen-san?''

'Oh I'm sorry!　Yes.

This is Mr. Du Du's teacher, Ms. Takano Mirei.

I'm Takano. Nice to meet you.

　Meira hurriedly stood up and bowed her head.

Ah, my name is Akira before the gods. I apologize for inviting you to join us at this time. Eh.........Takano?　Excuse me, Headmaster Takano....

Yes, my daughter.

Na!

　Akera was so surprised by Miura's flat response that she was speechless and couldn't help but look at Soichiro.
　
　Isn't that the wrong grandson?　No, it's more of a species difference, isn't it?　And swallowing the words that had come down his throat, Akera looked at Birei and Soichiro in turn over and over again, unable to get his next words out.

'So, what can I do for you?　Something about my students...

　As if she wasn't interested in Akera's reaction, Birei asked a straightforward question.
　Meira came to herself at those words and tried to reply in a lightly upbeat voice while forcibly hiding her still unquenchable turmoil.

''Ha, yes. Today.........''

Well, well, well, let's sit down first.

　After the head teacher's interlude, Ming Liang and the others sat down once again and explained again the actual situation and demands of the Seisen Academy that they had just discussed. Birei listened to the story with a blank expression, and then turned her attention to Meiliang as the conversation reached the student named Dou Dou Dou Yuto. For some reason, when her eyes met with Mei Liang's, Mei Liang got nervous and broke out in a cold sweat.

''I understand the content.''

''Yes, so I'd like to invite Mr. Dou Dou Dou to be my test student........''

I disagree.

What?

Takano-sensei!　Shinzen-san gave me yokan, you know!

　The vice principal of the school raised his voice in surprise.
　Meira was just about to think that the story would be settled as it was, but after the appearance of Birei, an unexpected turn of events occurred, and her face hardened.

(Or rather, enough with the yokan, head teacher...)

I've said I'm against it. I understand what you are saying, but I don't see why you would want to invite our boy, Du Du. There must be a more suitable student for him. Besides, he has a special situation in his life, and his schoolwork is not as good as other students. I can't let him go to another school at this time of year when finals are coming up.

　Somewhat flustered by Birei's argument, Ming Liang supplemented his explanation.

''No, of course, we are thinking about that. As for the exams, we will make sure that you take the ones from Jilin High School, and we will fully support you academically. We will not cause you any inconvenience as we are in the position to ask you to come to our school. Also, we will provide for all the financial matters that will be involved during this time. And most importantly, this is a short term thing. We are not taking away any of your school's students.

Still, I don't know why it's him.

　It's beautiful without any blurring at all. Moreover, she would hit the hard-to-explain points with precision.
　Also, despite her quiet speech, Akio felt unspoken pressure from Beautiful.

(I'm in trouble.......how much can I tell you?)

　Meira begins to recalculate in her head.

(Zhu Yin-sama has asked me to bring her back at all costs. This one, I just can't pull it off either. But........why are you so stubborn? (And I'm not sure if it's just my imagination, but I think she became so stubborn as soon as I mentioned Du Du's name.

　Miura was quietly observing Akara, who was trying to think about something.
　It was hard to tell because of her completely blank expression, but in fact, Miura was inwardly bewildered.
　The reason for this was not the content of the proposal that Ming Liang had brought. If this wasn't the proposal that Akira had brought, she might have accepted it.
　The problem was that Aki Ryo Kamizen had come to negotiate with him, and Birei couldn't shake a bad feeling about it.
　To be honest, it wouldn't even be a bad condition for Yuto, who was struggling in life.
　In that sense, it's something that is fine as long as he or she agrees to it.
　Rather, there is a high probability that the story has already been passed on to the person in question.
　However, Miura can't help but feel that there is a backstory to this story. Although it could possibly be something that even this negotiator, Ming Liang, did not know.
　That's not to say that I suspect that the Seisen Academy is planning something. What I said earlier must be true. Rather, Seiseijojo Gakuin should be able to gather more and better qualified male students than Yuto.
　So what is it that Birei is stuck with?
　It feels like a tremendously unnatural opponent behind this story.

(Kamizen........and Sei Sei Seijo Academy. (Which means...................the one behind the scenes)

Noooo!

Tatta, Takano-sensei?

　Suddenly, a strange feeling of pressure blew into the headmaster's office from Birei, causing the vice principal and Meira to look up.
　When Meira looks closely, though only slightly, it appears that Miura's eyes have been set on her.
　Birei is thinking.
　The examiners of the Holy Seine Academy that Meira said...........This story is short term, is that really the case?　That's exactly what I feel rather underhandedly about Beauty.
　Because, if you listen to this story, there is no need for the people from the Shinzen family, the followers of the Shitenji family, to come out for a visit at all. It's just a matter of having someone from the Sei Sei Seijo Academy come normally.
　It's as if they are probing the vicinity of Yuto at the same time, this move.
　This stickiness........Beautiful remembers and her eyes widen.

''That miko fox!

Hi!

　The head teacher almost fell to the side, ruffling his hair.
　Sweat runs down from his forehead, wondering what state Akera is in, too.

(It seems his disposition to stick to people he likes hasn't changed. What was the reason why she was attracted to Du Du Yuto this time?　No, it doesn't matter, if the maiden fox wanted to get it I don't know what she'll try to do. We can never give the people of the Dou Dou family to them. (If that is the case, then you should never accept this story)

　Birei made up her mind and faced forward, relative to Ming Liang.
　Ming Liang didn't know what on earth was going on inside Mei Liang, but somehow he realized that the person who would be the most wall to carry out Zhu Yin's orders right now was this Mei Liang.
　However, Ming Liang, as a follower of the Shitennji family, and even Zhu Yin, directly, was allowed to use the funds of the Shitennji family at his disposal. He doesn't even think about failure.

''Ka, Shinzen-san?　How can I help you?　You don't have to be so nervous.......Takano-sensei is hard too, you know?

　The vice principal of the school looks at the two men in turn and calls out to them with concern. As expected of a vice principal, he is a caring man.
　By the way, Soichiro, the headmaster, has finished eating his yokan and is sipping his tea.

(This man is a formidable opponent. But this is a position to ask for help.......what should I do?　(By all accounts, I don't think we're going to beat this guy head on...)

　An impatience began to appear in Akera.
　Birei's expression didn't change as she looked at Meira.
　The head teacher was fumbling around trying to quiet them both.

(No, calm down. No good ideas come to mind when you're in a hurry. What's the solution...)

　Meira's eyes catch sight of Soichiro, the headmaster of the school, who looks like an ornament shivering like a pulpy figurine beside him. Soichiro has finished sipping his tea, and he just looks forward and looks bored, wondering where he's looking.
　Apparently, the fact that the yokan is gone gives him a feeling that he's tired of this place and that he shouldn't leave.

　This is the face I want you to see, Zhu Yin-sama... ha!　(As I recall, Zhu Yin-sama said)


"No matter how noisy the people around you are, speak only to the principal. And you can always talk at our pace. The rest will be mainly dominated by money. That Jilin High School's principal........"

　Meira looks up and sees the headmaster.
　The yokan is gone, and he's shivering in a bored pulpy way.......Headmaster.

(We have to do it!)

　Meira didn't look at Birei, but turned her body to the headmaster, Soichiro.
　Birei's face was expressionless, but when she looked closely, she raised her eyebrows.

''What do you think, Principal?　About Mr. Du's invitation.

....

　No reply, it seems to be just an ornament.
　Moreover, it seems to be an ornament that I don't really want.
　However, Ming Liang followed Zhu Yin's advice and proceeded to talk about it without worrying about it.

''Yes. Of course, that's the case, but I will get the person's consent. And I am also going to explain to the guardians from here. And.........

　The ornament ... no, the headmaster is pulling and shaking.
　I have no idea what he's thinking about.
　But regardless, he kept talking.
　Meira narrowed her eyes and took a moment to look over at the headmaster and the vice principal, as if she had something deliberate to do with the headmaster and the vice principal, with a look on her face as if she were relative to a politician who was brilliant in his interests, but only slightly. Then he pulled out a document from his bag and presented it in front of the headmaster.

''If you are willing to cooperate, we will consider a reasonable reward for your school as well.

....

　The headmaster is pulling no differently.
　The vice principal looked astonished when he saw the document from the side.

''Here, this!　So much!　To our school?　Hey, Headmaster!

　Akera grins at the headmaster's reaction.
　But.........the headmaster is still just a pulled doll, even with the head teacher's shout.
　It was a confident amount of money that there would be at least some kind of reaction, but seeing that, Akera inwardly starts to panic, as expected.

(This figurine........no, nothing has changed for this principal. Don't you think anything about this amount of money?)

　Akera was puzzled by the headmaster who didn't seem so disinterested so far...or rather, didn't even know if he was listening to the conversation.
　For Meira, it was hard to understand.
　This story has to do with the important students of his own school, and the amount of money listed in the documents he just submitted is enough to affect the management of the school. Nonetheless, the sight of an old man sitting there just pulling up and looking ahead.
　In front of Meira, Birei crossed her arms and watched the situation with a blank expression on her face. His figure was like a large rock that was blocking the way to go.
　Akera's head spun at high speed while sweat poured from her forehead, thinking anyway.

(Nah, isn't there anything?)　The best way to survive!　Zhu Yin-sama said that money would dominate him, but it looks like he's not.....yeah?　Mainly, you said money?　What is the main thing......... (Something that can be solved with money, is it?

Oh, principal, you've got yokan on your mouth.

　The vice principal, without reading the air, said so and took out a handkerchief and tried to wipe Soichiro's mouth.
　At that moment, the principal moved.
　In a quick, unsteadied movement, the principal looked for a small piece of yokan on the edge of his mouth, and when he found it ... he stuck it into his own mouth to avoid being wiped by the vice principal's handkerchief.
　

"..........

　Akera gees a glance at the headmaster.
　 But he shakes his head violently in his mind.

No, but, but I don't have any other ideas either.... No way, I don't think it's possible, but this old man, no, this principal, has more to do with students and school management than...)

　Meira's face contorts in annoyance for a moment, but she quickly reshapes her expression, as if she's made up her mind, and still smiles, somewhat twitching, smiling.
　And then, a little desperately, he says, "I'll add yokan, too.

''Also, I'll add yokan to it.''

　Instantly the air in the room changed.
　The vice principal, Kanenaka, opened his mouth angrily and looked at Akera.
　Miura quickly uncrossed her arms, and the slightest hint of agitation could be seen on her calm face that had never broken down until now.
　Meira huffed when she saw that.

(Jeez, what am I saying!　What a stupid thing to say!　(I can't believe you're trying to catch me with yokan on an important matter that involves students!

　Akera's face turned red with embarrassment and was about to apologize immediately, when Soichiro, the headmaster, who hadn't reacted at all until now, suddenly stood up with great vigor.
　And his eyes also stared sharply at Meira.
　Meira regretted her foolish comment, saying that she had offended the head educator of this Kibayashi High School, the principal.
　What was the headmaster doing all this time?　As he approached Meira with such a firm footing that it was like.......he looked up at Meira and raised his voice for the first time today.

''Take care of our students.''

What?

　The OK was given.



　After that, the headmaster, who seemed to be in a mindlessly good mood, left and decided to work out the details of the future arrangements with the vice principal.
　During this discussion, Birei interrupted and put a condition on this discussion.
　It was that he would never send only one person, Du Du Yuejin, alone.
　And that he would also accept the students listed by Mei-Li.
　After being told by Zhu Yin to bring Yuto to the school at all costs, and the incomprehensible negotiations with the headmaster earlier that she couldn't get out of her head, Meiliang, who was slightly less than normal, accepted it, and it was decided that Yuto would be transferred to Saint Qing Academy for a short period of time.
　

''Shinzen-san, the headmaster has a message for you.

What's that...?

How many yokan are you going to have?　And...

....

　Ming Liang replied appropriately and left Jilin High School with a wobbly gait, holding his head down.



　Immediately after Akera left, the broadcast of the students' call was broadcasted inside the Kibayashi High School campus.

"I have a call for you, Ichigo Hakamada and Shizuka Mito from Class D of the first year, and Mari Shirasawa from Class C of the first year, please come to the first interview room as soon as possible. Takano Mirei-sensei would like to see you."

　At the call, the three of them immediately came to the front of the interview room and waited with anxious faces before being ushered in one by one.
　Then, after a few minutes of interviews, they left one by one.
　The expressions on the three of them at that time were impressive in their own way.
　Ichigo said, "Yes! And then he pumped his fist to the heavens and walked out with his nose in the air.
　Shizuka has an excited look on her face and it looks like she's enjoying it.
　Mari doesn't let him do it, as she comes out with a bizzare sliding door!　The expression on her face was that of a female knight.



　After finishing the interview with the three of them, Birei breathed lightly by herself in the interview room.

''I won't let them do what the miko fox wants. Let's count on these members.''

　The thoughts of beauty entrusted to this member....

　He thought it would be good for Ichigo to be beside Yuto as someone who knew Yuto's secrets.
　It would be gratifying to Yuto to have someone like that by his side in case of a problem. It's just that Ichigo looks like he's a smart kid.
　The rest is to let him act as he pleases and become a burden to the Shitenji family. If Ichigo gets into trouble, it all goes back to the Shitenji family who introduced him to them.
　Honestly, it's just harassment.

　I offered Shizuka to act as a stopper for Ichigo if he gets too out of line, as it would be a danger to the integrity of Jilin High School if he got too out of line, so I offered to be a stopper for Ichigo if it was too much for him to see.

　Mari will be asked to keep a close watch on anyone who approaches Yuto and be the bulwark against any attempts to take on the Dou Dou Dou family. Only the Dou Dou Dou family must be protected.
　The fact that the Shitenji family's vermilion tone is involved means that there is no telling how badly they will be dealt with. Particularly, we need to be careful with female weapons. With that in mind, Mari is the perfect person.

　However, Birei isn't a god who sees everything either.
　There was no way to know until how these three would work.
　But I also think that's fine.
　These three are boys and girls who are connected to Yuto.
　They are beginning to realize that they are important to each other.
　As a senior in life, Miura knows one of the hardest things in life.
　It's not realizing, not knowing, and not being able to relate to the events that happen to your irreplaceable friends and loved ones.
　So, I think, Birei.
　We should get more involved in these precious high school days, she thinks.
　To see, feel and think about the consequences of that, as friends, will be an asset to your lives....

　Miyi laughed with a huff and stood up, leaving the interview room, and her feet went to where her father and headmaster, Soichiro, was.
　The purpose of the visit is one.

　To make the old man who sold out his students for yokan regret being born!

　For some reason, the students who were passing Beautiful at this time in the corridor were unconsciously shaking their bodies.