manga artist Kirito

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Kiritani glanced at Haruno, completely understanding what Haruno wanted to say. "But, my problem is very different from yours. Yukino... well, your Yukino-chan is just blindly chasing after your back and footsteps, which is not bad in some ways, although a bit silly—while my problem actually stems from intense jealousy... and a lack of independent thought."

Jing Ke'ai raised an eyebrow, "...Shiina Mashiro?"

"It has absolutely nothing to do with my eldest daughter."

Kiritani-kun rolled his eyes. "My eldest daughter does lack assertiveness, but she has changed a lot now. Besides, if it were Shiina's problem, with her straightforward way of thinking, she could just explain it to her face. It's just that... the person involved in this matter is someone who has a similar ability to disguise himself to you, Haruno. Even though in my opinion, he's just a little girl going through a mental breakdown."

"Hey! I'm not happy with what you're saying!"

Yang Nai put on an unhappy expression, "My pretense was for work purposes. When have I ever pretended in front of you?"

"That's true. You're not usually this stupid. It turns out that your wisdom was just an act."

"Ugh, my heart...it hurts so much!"

Kiritani, unaware of what friendly forces were, calmly fired his gun, while Haruno clutched her chest, feeling as if she had been severely wounded.

"Getting back to the original topic, Hiratsuka-sensei, what is your opinion on this kind of student, regarding jealousy and... a weak mentality that is easily influenced by those around them?"

With a slightly concerned look in his eyes, Kiritani-kun, as a student, asked Hiratsuka-sensei for advice.

"Well... tsk, you're overanalyzing the problem, I say."

Ms. Hiratsuka took a cigarette from the pack and put it in her mouth. As she took out her lighter, Kiritani-kun took the cigarette out and put chopsticks in her mouth.

Her brows furrowed suddenly, and Jing Ke'ai chewed her chopsticks, making a cracking sound. "Do you want to die?"

"If you smoke in front of me again, I'll shove your hand in your mouth."

He crumpled the cigarette into a ball and threw it into the trash can at his feet. Kiritani raised his eyes indifferently. "Continue with the question from before, please answer, Hiratsuka-sensei."

"Tsk tsk tsk..."

Watching the interaction between the two, Yang Nai narrowed her eyes and clicked her tongue in amazement.

"Damn it! If you weren't injured..."

Grinding her teeth in annoyance, Jing Ke'ai finally succumbed to Kiritani-kun's rudeness, then took out a cigarette and put it in her mouth, saying quickly, "Wait a minute, this is a habit, I won't light it... just let me hold it like this."

Kiritani-kun remained expressionless. "...Once."

Yang Nai smiled subtly, "How pitiful."

"Ahem, well... let me tell you, Kirigaya, aren't you overlooking something? You didn't consider the mindset aspect at all on that issue, did you? And what's more, they're a bunch of students who haven't even grown up yet. Do you think everyone has the ability to live independently? Think more about their feelings. You casually put them in the same position as you, people who have experienced the cruelty of society—it's like asking them to make millions in their adolescence. You might as well just kill them."

"Although I think what you said makes sense, it's completely useless to me and has no effect on what I want to know."

Indeed, even educators may not be able to awaken someone from their dream with a single word.

"Kirigaya, I think you should understand why humans always hurt each other, right?"

"of course."

Seeing the chopsticks about to break, Kiritani wisely shut his mouth.

"Actually, what I just said was just a prelude. In the end, I only wanted to tell you two words—setbacks!"

Like a Yamato Nadeshiko, Hiratsuka Shizuka's image score rose again. "Children who have not experienced setbacks and are still in a period of ignorance and confusion cannot listen to anything."

Finally, Hiratsuka Shizuka, like a caring older sister, reached out and patted Kiritani Kazuto on the shoulder.

"You don't need to think so much. Why don't you just enjoy your youth?"

P.S.: Kiritani Shizuka... doesn't sound too complicated, does it? Side story confirmed.

Hopefully, this chapter will get over twenty comments...

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【NO.306 Kiritani Haruno (5)】

"You're not some old monster from somewhere."

The natural, dignified air of a Yamato Nadeshiko (ideal Japanese woman) emanated from the female teacher, whose delicate face held a hint of helplessness.

"Don't think about it so much, Kiritani. Too much thinking and consideration will only leave more regrets in your youth. Instead of that, you might as well relax and enjoy your youth."

"So, Jing'er, what's your honest opinion?"

"Idiot, instead of thinking so much, you should work harder to surpass the so-called top students!"

The female teacher, Shizuka Hiratsuka, patted her student's shoulder forcefully, a dazzling smile on her lips. She remained as beautiful as ever, even abandoning the bottom line of an educator.

Just as I thought! I knew Jing'er, your ideas would definitely align with mine.

The boy's lips curled up as he looked at the female teacher who had reached an agreement with him, feeling a slight... pleasure.

"Um, what I just said was only from my personal perspective—in short, Kirigaya..."

Seemingly realizing her dereliction of duty as an educator, Teacher Xiaojing coughed almost imperceptibly after regaining her senses, holding the unlit cigarette in her mouth, and casually crossed her right leg over her left.

"You don't have to shoulder everything on your own. As your teacher, I can definitely help you. After all, I am your teacher and editor."

"These are just minor matters. Respecting the elderly and caring for the young is the bare minimum, and it is sometimes necessary to answer the questions of those little devils."

Kiritani-kun flashed a bright smile, "Me? I used to think about becoming a teacher after graduation! -- Yes, yes, I really love the teaching profession."

After all, I have a lot of movies featuring female teachers... Besides, I really didn't expect any after-school tutoring.

Yes, I, Kiritani Kazuto, am such a proper and pure gentleman!

"...You're going to be a teacher?"

Yang Nai scoffed, "What can you teach those students? To draw erotic comics or tell dirty jokes? No way, the parents will gang up on you and report you!"

"Shut up, Haruno, what do you know!"

Kiritani-kun is not happy to have Haruno, who is specifically responsible for sabotaging things, around.

"Shut up, Kirigaya, just obediently draw your manga for me!"

Whether as a teacher or an editor, Hiratsuka Shizuka didn't want Kiritani to become a teacher... It was too dangerous for those naive students.

"Hmph! You guys just can't stand to see me idle, you vicious bastards."

Kiritani grunted and glanced at Hiratsuka Shizuka and Haruno, then raised his bandaged right hand and placed it on the table. "No matter what, I've got my eye on the teaching profession!"

"Speaking of which, school is about to start."

"Yes, I'll be busy again soon... Well, that's good, I can use work to cover up any problems at home."

Ignoring Kiritani's declaration of a clear goal, Haruno and Hirazuka Shizuka have a calm but casual conversation.

"This kind of thing... really can't be delayed any longer, Xiaojing."

"This kind of thing involves more than just feelings; there are many factors to consider! — I'm desperate too, but what can I do?"

Lying on the table, Hiratsuka Shizuka shed her previous Yamato Nadeshiko demeanor, replaced by the melancholy of an older saintess... and a silly, adorable puff-out face.

"Ah, I remember something... um, after the start of the semester, there's this school trip first, then the school festival? I forgot... but I remember something that seems to be related to me."

"Don't ask me if I don't know."

Hiratsuka Shizuka held her head, feeling quite sad. Most of the school's events were related to her... because there weren't many young people at the school, and Shizuka happened to be the most capable one among them!

...Kirigaya-kun, feeling ignored, had a "fuck you" in his heart, but not being able to say it was also a problem.

…………

If there is no growth, does sadness not exist?

In that moment, I thought about those beings who never grow up. Are they truly the happiest, as mentioned above?

However, I personally think that not growing is an extremely terrible thing in itself—it's not even eight o'clock yet, no erection, keep touching.

Instead of driving, Yang called a driver and asked him to take the car back—simply because she wanted to take a walk after dinner.

Believe it or not, I certainly won't believe it.

Looking at the clear water, at the reflection of people in the water, and stepping on the green grass swaying in the breeze, there is a bustling road on the other side of the river.

It's a little of a shame that I didn't find that... quiet atmosphere.

Similar topics have been discussed many times in the past, I remember it was a long time ago... Back then, the woman who prioritized profit was still by my side, and that... watermelon.

It might seem a bit silly, but for an eleven or twelve-year-old kid like me, I was spouting mature, worldly-wise remarks. I imagine Xigua must have had a tough time taking care of me, an eleven or twelve-year-old kid.

So... do you think I'm worth training, or do you want to find a partner?

It seems we haven't found the answer to this question yet, even with watermelons.

No, I've never received her opinion of me. The only thing I know is that my seemingly fake talent greatly satisfies her.

Standing by the riverbank, Kiritani glanced at the traffic on the opposite bank, then sat down on the lawn... This should be a good place to read.

"It's been a long time..."

"Yes, it's been a long time since I took a walk with someone, it really has been a long time..."

Yes, because of certain things, plus Kirito doesn't really like going out, and they don't meet often, he really rarely goes for walks with Haruno.

Falling, withered yellow leaves drifted down, sparse sunlight filtered through the branches of the trees and fell on the two of them, an uncomfortable warm breeze brought a little peace, and... a sudden chill.

Sitting beside Kirito, the girl smoothed her bangs, her expression a mixture of bewilderment and satisfaction.

"With people."

"Ok?"

Leaning on his shoulder, her slender fingers twirling the boy's long hair, the girl's eyes were somewhat blank. "I... don't know what to do."

With a startled expression, he turned his head to look at the girl's pretty face, which was filled with complex emotions, and gave a slightly bitter smile. "Why are you suddenly bringing this up? I told you I wouldn't interfere with your decision."

The girl closed her eyes, holding her cold hair, and said softly with a hint of sorrow, "I feel... a little superfluous, and you're doing fine now."

"That's about enough...almost enough."

A hidden trace of lingering affection.

Perhaps we should just consider it a lingering affection?

P.S.: Tsk tsk, it seems like Kirito-kun is getting more and more of a scumbag, this deeply sinful man.

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【NO.307 Fireworks Show (Part 1)】

There are still a few days left before school starts.

Now, as evening approaches, the red clouds left by the setting sun fill the sky.

"kimono?"

"Don't worry, it's not a kimono, it's just a yukata."

"A yukata...? Isn't it inappropriate to go out wearing this?"

"But everyone does it this way, so what are you complaining about?"

"A yukata it is, it's better than a kimono..."

Faced with Asuna's firm stance, Kirito could only accept it helplessly. But to be honest, even if it really was some kind of Obon festival or fireworks display, there was no need to follow the old routine. Besides, it wasn't a particularly grand festival, so wearing casual clothes would have been fine.

"Hey, Shido, do I look good in this yukata?"

Stepping out of the bathroom, the golden retriever, nicknamed "Loser Number Two," brushed her blonde hair to one side, her pretty face beaming with a smile, making her appear much more mature.

Kiritani glanced over there and casually replied, "It's alright."

"What kind of answer is that?"

"Anyway, you're still Rita, you won't change much just because you change your clothes..."

You're not naked, so what could be clearly visible to others?

I'm already incredibly familiar with what it looks like now—of course, what's underneath the yukata is completely unfamiliar.

Looking at the yukata that Asuna had forcefully shoved into his hands, Kiritani-kun slightly pursed his lips. He felt that his current appearance in a yukata was no different from wearing a kimono, and he would most likely be mistaken for a girl... Oh well, he didn't really care about that anyway, so he just assumed those people were blind.

"I'm going to help Mashiro change her clothes, Kazuto, hurry up!"

Asuna gave Kiritani a slight glare, then turned and pulled Shiina Mashiro into the bathroom to begin their dress-up game.

Looking up, he saw Rita with a disgruntled expression. Kiritani rubbed his forehead, hoping she would come back soon.

Then, Kiritani-kun took the yukata and went into the room, closing the door behind him.

Nothing unexpected has happened recently. The only noteworthy incident was when Saki contacted me once. After I denied certain things, the matter was resolved.