Tokyo: The story begins with a confession.

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"You don't even know Uesugi Kenichi from Class 1-A? And being handsome means you can do whatever you want. Uesugi-kun, I like you too. Do you want to consider me? I've even slipped you love letters before."

"I don't think I'm bad-looking, but why have I never encountered anyone confessing their love to me like this?" a boy with delicate features muttered.

"Don't think about it, Ryuta. Although you're not bad, you have to consider who you're comparing yourself to. Standing there right now is Uesugi Kenichi, who's been famous throughout most of the school since we enrolled. Especially among the girls, quite a few second and third-year upperclassmen have been asking around about him these past few days." The boy's companion patted his shoulder, signaling him to take it easy. Some people really can't be compared to; the more you compare, the more hopeless you become.

"Say yes, say yes."

"Say yes, say yes."

The crowd of onlookers began to speak, and gradually their voices became more uniform.

Among the crowd, Watanabe Fuuta looked at Uesugi Kenichi with some concern. In such an atmosphere, sometimes one is forced to make some choices due to 'public opinion'.

Despite the surrounding noise, Uesugi Kenichi remained unaffected. He listened quietly to Kato Rumiko's words. Although he was impatient, he admired her determination. Judging from her words and the emotions in her eyes, Kato Rumiko was indeed very sincere.

However, sincerity was not the reason for his acceptance. He knew nothing about Kato Rumiko, and she probably didn't know much about him either. In essence, it was nothing more than lust at first sight. To paraphrase a phrase from his previous life, Kato Rumiko was clearly lusting after his body!

To maintain a beautiful relationship, men and women need to get to know each other well. He doesn't believe in love at first sight at all; those four words are just a whitewashing excuse.

"I'm sorry, Kato-kun, I really don't want to be in a relationship right now." Uesugi Ken paused, thought for a moment, and continued, "You're a good person, but you're not my type, so I'm sorry."

"So what kind of type do you like?" Rumiko Kato blurted out.

She is very confident in herself, not only in her appearance, but also in her figure and temperament. Moreover, she is academically excellent, athletically capable, and has even won three individual awards in a city-level flower arrangement competition. She is also skilled in cooking and music, making her a woman who is equally adept in the home and in social settings, radiating feminine charm.

She believed that even if she wasn't the type of person Uesugi Kenichi described now, she was fully confident that she could become the type he liked. It was only the beginning of her first year of high school, and she had plenty of time to prepare. Even if her demands were a bit excessive, she was willing to try as long as Uesugi Kenichi liked her.

"Kato-kun, my ideal type is a girl who is no taller than 1.55 meters, and has to have big breasts. Ideally, she should be a loli, you understand? Also, I have violent tendencies and like to hit women, so she has to be able to take a beating!"

Chapter Four: Falling in love? That's something only a fool would do!

As soon as Uesugi Kenichi finished speaking, a commotion arose around him, followed by a sigh of relief from Ms. Xu.

"You guys hit me! Did I hear that right? I never thought Uesugi Kenichi was this kind of person!" A boy wearing thick glasses who was watching had a surprised smile on his face. He was stunned the moment he saw Uesugi Kenichi. Even from a man's point of view, this kid was indeed incredibly handsome. The thought of going to school with someone like this for three years made him feel that his future was bleak.

His ideal high school life, which he had been looking forward to, seemed to be coming to an end before it even began, but now Uesugi Kenichi has actually revealed it himself!

He refused to believe that any girl would like him after saying something so perverted. Thinking this, his gaze softened as he looked at Uesugi Kenichi. "Brother, I misunderstood you. You're a really good person."

"Wow, did I hear that right? Uesugi-kun actually said that about himself? I can't believe it's true!"

"That's right, it can't be true, there must be some reason behind this!"

"I think Uesugi-kun did this to save Kato-kun's face. Think about it, if Uesugi-kun said this, then his dislike for Kato-kun wouldn't be because of Kato-kun, but because his own hobbies are too strange. This way, Kato-kun won't lose face."

"I think so too. Uesugi-kun is so considerate. Oh my god, he's not only so handsome, but also so warm. I'm already smitten."

"Uesugi-kun, I like you too. Will you be my boyfriend?"

"I like perverts the most. Uesugi-san, please see if I can resist a beating." A short girl, 55 meters tall, jumped up and down in the crowd, her twin ponytails swaying rapidly, looking extremely excited.

The sight of the girl with pigtails bouncing around caught the attention of Uesugi Kenichi, who glanced at her small frame and sneered inwardly.

Forgive my bluntness, but I'm afraid I could kill you with just one punch!

It has to be said that when they saw someone confessing to Kenichi Uesugi, these girls were all on tenterhooks, especially with someone as beautiful as Rumiko Kato. They felt a bit resentful that such a fat pig was about to be slaughtered right after they met him. They wanted to at least let them smell the meat!

Don't assume that only boys like beautiful women. Girls also like good-looking boys even more. In front of truly handsome men, their boldness can exceed boys' imaginations.

When Takeshi Ono heard the whispers of the girls around him, his expression froze instantly. He had thought that Kenichi Uesugi's self-deprecating words would provoke dissatisfaction from many girls, but what was going on? He hadn't even said anything yet, and you were already making up all sorts of excuses for him. This was going too far.

"I was wrong. I really shouldn't have come to this school. If I hadn't come, I wouldn't have met someone like Uesugi Kenichi, and my high school life would definitely have been bright. Lots of upperclassmen and underclassmen would have been interested in me. Why did I listen to Ryosuke and come here? Although the girls here are indeed of high quality, they have nothing to do with me." Ono Takeshi scratched his hair in distress.

Rumiko Kato was stunned by Kenichi Uesugi's words. Under 1.55 meters tall? A loli? Big breasts? And she has to be able to take a beating? She couldn't possibly meet such requirements, could she? She couldn't possibly grow to be under 1.55 meters tall.

As for her breasts, she was quite confident. They were already quite large, and if she drank more papaya juice, they would definitely grow even bigger. As for their resilience, she hadn't tested them yet. Maybe she should test them another day.

She overheard the girls' chatter nearby and immediately felt admiration for Uesugi Kenichi's good intentions.

Kenichi Uesugi is indeed a very kind person. Even in this situation, he was willing to tarnish his own reputation rather than let it be damaged. I knew I hadn't made a mistake in liking him.

Even if Kenichi Uesugi doesn't like me now, there's still a long future ahead, Rumiko, keep it up!

……

Kenichi Uesugi strode out of the school gate, while Yoshihara Kobayashi and the others jogged after him.

"Uesugi-kun, slow down, wait for us!"

He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that there were fewer people around. If he hadn't walked faster, he was afraid he would have been robbed again. Is the atmosphere in Japanese high schools this open?

He had already received sixteen love letters in less than ten days since the start of the school year, and today he was even robbed of his love and confessed to four times. This would have been impossible in China.

Even if it happened, it wouldn't be done so blatantly. The homeroom teacher would show you what cruelty is in no time!

He didn't consider whether those he rejected would spread rumors about him out of shame and anger. In fact, if they did, he would have to thank them. He had no intention of dating during this period. It was foolish to waste such precious time on dating, and a smart man like him, Uesugi Kenichi, would never do such a foolish thing!

The April sun in Tokyo wasn't particularly warm, but it was bright enough nonetheless. He turned his head and looked at his reflection in the floor-to-ceiling windows along the street, feeling a sense of unfamiliarity.

The boy in the floor-to-ceiling window was tall and straight, like a proud pine tree. He was somewhat thin, but exceptionally handsome. His sword-like eyebrows were raised on his face, and his dark, deep eyes radiated endless attraction like black holes. He had a high nose bridge and slightly long, naturally flowing black hair. In particular, the vigorous and sharp look in his hair made anyone who saw him praise his handsomeness. He was the kind of boy who could make people fall head over heels in love and feel sorry for him, even if he played a villain on TV.

Kenichi Uesugi looked at himself in the mirror and sighed. If he had a choice, he would rather not be so handsome and have an ordinary appearance.

Being this handsome has already caused him a lot of trouble in his life and the goals he wants to achieve, which he really can't understand.

Is there any way to reduce this attraction?

Why don't we just go kick a bald guy?!

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Chapter 5: Aren't your two-dimensional waifus amazing?

Just as he was lost in thought, Kobayashi Yoshihara and the others caught up with him.

"Big brother!" Kobayashi Yoshihara caught up with Uesugi Kenichi, stood still, bowed at a ninety-degree angle, and shouted loudly.

???

Kobayashi Yoshihara raised his head and looked at Uesugi Kenichi with eyes full of admiration. "Big brother, my respect for you is like a never-ending river..."

"Stop!" Uesugi Kenichi said irritably.

You've been watching too many of Zhou's movies, haven't you?

Facing Uesugi Kenichi's cold face, Kobayashi Yoshihara didn't care at all. He leaned over with a gossipy look on his face and said, "Uesugi, to be honest, I really admire you. You can ignore a beauty like Kato-san and reject her sincere confession so easily. You're really amazing."

Kobayashi Yoshihara gave a thumbs-up, then added with some regret, "You're amazing, but it's such a waste. I've been eyeing Kato for a while now, and I was just about to make my move. With my charm, I'm sure I can win her over. But as the saying goes, one shouldn't covet a friend's wife. Since Kato already likes you, I definitely won't make a move. Don't worry."

"If you really can bring yourself to do it, then thank you." Uesugi Kenichi strode forward.

"What are you thinking?" Kobayashi Yoshihara caught up, muttering to himself as if he were the one being confessed to. "Sigh, you still don't understand. High school is like a farmland; it's always first come, first served. You're turning down a girlfriend who's practically handed to you. You'll definitely regret it in the future..."

"Okay, never mind." Kobayashi Yoshihara turned his head to look at Uesugi Kenichi, but the words he was about to say stuck in his throat. With Uesugi Kenichi's looks, how could he possibly be worried about not having a girlfriend? Instead of worrying about him, he should think more about what to do himself.

"Sigh~" Kobayashi Yoshihara sighed. Why is there such a big difference between people? Then he changed his mind and thought he should try to persuade Uesugi. He remembered that there were a few pretty girls in Kato Rumiko's group. If Uesugi got together with her, there would be more opportunities for dinners and social gatherings, and then he might have a chance.

Uesugi Kenichi ignored Kobayashi Yoshihara's incessant chatter, though he was well aware of Kobayashi Yoshihara's inner thoughts.

It's nothing more than the stirrings of a teenage boy's heart, with certain substances being produced at an alarming rate. Although he has many minor flaws and is quite talkative, he doesn't find it too bad. He has learned a lot of information from Kobayashi, which has greatly helped him adapt to the country.

After all, he's not a bad person at heart, so it's tolerable for him to have such minor flaws under these circumstances.

"Shut up, stop bothering Uesugi-kun. Do you think everyone is like you?" Uesugi Kenichi didn't say anything, but Watanabe Fuuta couldn't stand it anymore and shouted to stop him.

Sato Hideki pushed up his thick glasses and muttered under his breath, "Idiot."

He felt that Uesugi Kenichi's approach was extremely to his liking. He really didn't know what he was thinking. Can a three-dimensional girl be called a girl? Isn't a two-dimensional wife more appealing?

Tetsuya Ishida listened quietly to their conversation without making any attempt to interrupt, a strange glint occasionally flashing in his eyes. He hadn't experienced this kind of companionship with friends in a long time.

After lecturing Kobayashi Yoshihara, Watanabe Fuuta asked Uesugi Kenichi with anticipation in his eyes, "Uesugi-kun, club registration is about to start. Which club are you planning to join?"

"Club?" Uesugi Kenichi was stunned when he heard this name, which was both familiar and unfamiliar. He had only seen this name in various Japanese anime before. Uesugi Kenichi did know a little about it, since clubs occupied a lot of space in various anime works, and some works were even based on clubs.

Upon hearing the word "club," Kobayashi Yoshihara immediately chimed in, "Yeah, club. Fuuta, you'll probably still be in the kendo club, right? Hideki, are you still in the home club?"

Seeing Watanabe Fuuta and Sato Hideki nod, Kobayashi Yoshihara wasn't surprised. Instead, he looked at Uesugi Kenichi and Ishida Tetsuya with a sly grin and asked, "Uesugi, what are you thinking?"

Kenichi Uesugi raised an eyebrow. He wasn't very familiar with the clubs and didn't know which clubs he could join. He asked, "Which club are you planning to join?"

Upon hearing Uesugi Kenichi's question, Kobayashi Yoshihara grinned so wide his teeth were showing, then said with a serious and extremely confident expression, "I plan to join the baseball club, strive to break free from the constraints of the Tokyo area, head towards Koshien, and fight my way to the national tournament!"

"National Competition?"

"That's right, it's the National Tournament. Don't underestimate me, Lord Kobayashi Yoshihara. With my participation, it's not just about qualifying; I'll lead everyone to victory and reclaim the Red Crane Banner!"

Kobayashi Yoshihara's face was serious, and his words were forceful and imposing, exuding an aura that was impossible to ignore.

Uesugi Ken was moved for a moment, stopped and looked at Kobayashi Yoshihara seriously. Sure enough, you can't judge a book by its cover. I didn't expect that Kobayashi Yoshihara, with such a personality, would have such ambition!

Although I don't know much about Koshien and baseball, if you can aim for the national championship, then no matter what sport it is, you must have to put in a lot of hard work and sweat, endure training that ordinary people cannot bear, and you must also have talent.

If Yoshihara Kobayashi can confidently say such things, then his baseball skills must be quite good, and to excel in one area must mean he has exceptional talent.

When Uesugi Ken first reflected on it, he realized that he had made such a reliance on empiricism, and that it was really wrong to judge a person based solely on their personality traits.

Chapter Six Clubs

"If there's a baseball game, I'll definitely come and cheer you on!" Uesugi Kenichi said earnestly.

"Thank you, Uesugi-kun. I promise I won't let you down." Kobayashi Yoshihara was deeply moved by Uesugi Kenichi's words.

Watanabe Fuuta stood there stunned, pursing his lips as if he wanted to say something but hesitated. Then he looked at Ishida Tetsuya: "Ishida-kun, which club are you planning to join?"

"Ah, me?" Tetsuya Ishida reacted a bit strongly, not expecting the topic to suddenly turn to him.

"I want to join the basketball team, but my goal isn't as ambitious as Kobayashi's. I'd be happy if I could just be a starter." Tetsuya Ishida scratched his head a little shyly.

"It's alright. Ishida-kun is indeed very suitable to join the basketball club. He might even achieve great things. Ishida-kun can be more confident." Watanabe Futa said gently. He naturally understood Ishida Tetsuya's situation. Not to mention others, even he felt a bit of pressure standing next to him.

However, given Ishida's height and physique, joining the basketball team would indeed be a great choice. With his physical attributes, as long as his skills are decent, he would be an extremely strong inside player.

Basketball is ultimately a sport that depends on height and physique; even if there are occasional accidents, they are only a small minority.