novellhall 5. What's free is often the most expensive.
5. What's free is often the most expensive.
Before the body reacts, Genji Aoyama has something to say.
Because this body is currently in adolescence, it is normal for the body to produce hormones uncontrollably when in contact with the opposite sex, resulting in physiological reactions.
that's all.
Of course, he was referring to the sudden heat.
It could also be because the tram was crowded.
When he got off the train, he was almost squeezed out of the carriage by the crowd of people getting off—passengers getting off at Hongo Sanchome Station included not only office workers and students, but also patients and their families who were going to the University of Tokyo Hospital for treatment.
Incidentally, Yuko Asahi, who also has a frail body, was almost pushed out of his arms in the carriage just now.
Only after they exited the station did Asahi Yuko release his arm and begin adjusting her skirt.
Aoyama Genji's gaze followed her hand movements.
So white, so fine, so beautiful.
"Thank you, Aoyama-kun." Asahi Yuko's beautiful face was still slightly flushed from the heat.
"fine."
It seems he's not the only one who feels hot.
Oh no, I forgot to use the emotion capture function—Aoyama Genji suddenly remembered that his own emotion set hadn't changed, mainly Yuko Asahi's.
The beautiful girl was quite cunning, so he should naturally reflect on his own actions.
As you exit the station, you can see the parking lot. Every now and then, commuters park their cars and walk out. As he passes the meter, Genji Aoyama comes to his senses.
Yuko Asahi is the most shrewd person. She is clearly very capable, but she insists that she is not interested in dating the opposite sex.
At the same time, I reaffirmed my belief: I will never waste time on things that shouldn't be wasted.
"What are Asahi-kun's plans for the future?"
While asking the question, Genji Aoyama was also thinking about it himself.
"Study hard," Yuko Asahi said confidently. "While securing a scholarship, try to get a recommendation for a prestigious university."
I almost forgot, she was also an excellent student, ranking among the top three in her grade at Baihe High School, which has an extremely high deviation rate.
"That's a good idea." Genji Aoyama nodded. He didn't dislike people who were willing to put their energy into studying.
He also had this plan.
The original owner's grades were only so-so, but due to family changes, his entrance exam in his hometown was not ideal. It was only through his guardian's connections that he was sent to Hakutsuru High School in Tokyo.
The school is a good school, and Genji Aoyama is smart enough. As long as he studies hard, getting into a prestigious university will not be a problem.
It's a safe way out.
"And you?" Asahi Yuko asked, looking at Aoyama Genji.
"I've been considering joining a sports club, but I'm worried it will take up too much of my study time."
There's nothing wrong with it except that my body is too weak.
He was jostled around on the tram, and occasionally a bad woman would press against him. Her body was soft to the touch, and he couldn't resist. He almost flew into a rage because of it.
This was absolutely a disgrace, so he decided to exercise appropriately while ensuring adequate nutrition, so that his body could at least live past thirty.
Joining a sports club might be a good option.
"That's not necessarily true," Yuko Asahi said. "Although I don't know much about the clubs, Hakutsuru High School has a high deviation score and a lot of pressure to get into good schools. Most students go to cram schools after school, so they might be more relaxed about clubs."
"We can go and check it out first."
"Want to hang out after school? I'm planning to join a cultural club so that once I'm more familiar with the members, it'll be easier to borrow textbooks for second or even third grade."
I joined the club to learn the material ahead of time; my girlfriend is working too hard.
"Okay." Genji Aoyama nodded.
Anyway, high schools in island nations let out early; Shiratsuru High School lets out at 10:10 PM, so there's plenty of time.
He planned to visit the sports clubs first.
If the training intensity is too high, or if the goal is to achieve a certain ranking in a major competition, and the requirements for the members are too strict, then he will reconsider.
From what I recall, sports clubs in some universities in island nations seem to be quite intense, and there's even a possibility of injuries.
Genji Aoyama doesn't care about the strictness and intensity of training, but injuries are absolutely unacceptable. Having died once, he now cherishes his life immensely.
Learning and health are only one part of time management.
There are many people who can balance these two things and even find time to date, but Genji Aoyama also wants to make money.
Given the uncertainty about whether the system can generate a large amount of money, he will not place all his hopes on the system.
Without parental support, and with guardians who may not be reliable—he received a LINE message but didn't reply, and it's uncertain whether he'll continue to support the child in the future.
He only has ninety yen left, and he also needs to "support" his girlfriend long-term, so he absolutely needs to make money.
However, due to age and status, there are not many options available.
Writing novels? I don't think I have the talent for that.
Secretly taking on a part-time job is definitely out of the question. Putting aside Asahi Yuko's situation, she doesn't want to work...
His thoughts were like weeds, uncontrollable, until Hakutsuru High School, a private school known for its high college entrance rate and whose deviation value was consistently between 66 and 67, appeared before Genji Aoyama.
It was around 8 o'clock, about half an hour before class started.
Students have been arriving at school one after another. At the school gate, several students wearing student council armbands are standing guard, seemingly checking the students' appearance.
In my memory, this was almost a regular program.
Don't be fooled by the fact that female high school students in anime always have all sorts of colorful hair, like yellow, white, or pink, resembling traffic lights; in reality, it's not that exaggerated.
Most reputable schools place great emphasis on students' appearance. Some schools even have requirements regarding hairstyles and hair length, and dyeing or perming hair is strictly prohibited.
At this time of day, if Aoyama Genji had Doraemon's stone hat, his presence would be so inconspicuous as a roadside stone when he entered the school gate that he would hardly attract anyone's attention.
Today, however, things were different. As he passed by the school gate, several members of the Student Union's Discipline Committee who were guarding the gate glanced at him, looked at him twice, or even stared at him.
"Please wait a moment!"
A student wearing a student council armband walked toward him.
"Aoyama-kun, it sounds like they're calling you."
Yuko Asahi's eyes were smiling, but she pursed her lips, as if she didn't want the smile to show.
This person has an absolutely awful personality—last night, when Genji Aoyama was singing in the bathroom, she insisted on knocking on the thin wall between them.
Back to the topic.
Genji Aoyama felt his hair was in danger, and of course, he had planned to go to a beauty salon anyway.
"Hello, according to the school rules on appearance and grooming, your hair length violates the school regulations. Please provide your name, grade, and class."
The student council members pulled out small notebooks from somewhere, ready to take notes at any time.
"Class 1-C, Genji Aoyama."
"Okay, Aoyama, I will follow up with your teacher. Please get your hair trimmed within three days according to the school rules on appearance."
"All right."
Three days.
Genji Aoyama calculated the time: today is Tuesday, April 15th, and Friday is three days later.
He had originally planned to go on the weekend, but it seems he'll have to make time for it in the next few days.
"Shall I cut your hair when we get back tonight?" Asahi Yuko walked over and tilted her head slightly to look at Aoyama Genji.
"You can also cut hair?"
Aoyama Genji was a little surprised.
"A trip to a beauty salon costs three to four thousand yen. To save money, I buy my own tools and learn a few techniques from videos."
In her memory, when the original owner was in the countryside, she would go to the town to get her hair cut, and it would only cost less than a thousand yen.
I never imagined people in Tokyo were so dark-skinned!
Although Genji Aoyama is not short of money to go to beauty salons now, he still wants to save money wherever possible.
"Then I'll leave it to you." Genji Aoyama forgave Yuko Asahi for watching the spectacle from the sidelines.
"Two thousand... fifteen hundred yen, that's fair, isn't it?" Asahi Yuko's expression seemed to indicate that she was genuinely considering how much to charge.
"You're still charging money?"
Genji Aoyama also felt that he needed to think about it some more.
"Aoyama-kun, you need to understand this principle: what's free is often the most expensive. If I don't charge you, you'll think—'Ah, this girl is so gentle and cute, please cut my hair for the rest of my life!'"
"...Fine, I'll pay you!"
Every little bit helps.
Moreover, Aoyama Genji had just glanced at her hair. Although this woman was a bit nasty, her skills with her hands should be pretty good.
"Just kidding." Yuko Asahi smiled. "I'll waive the fee this time, as a way of thanking Aoyama-kun for this special service?"
"I think you're both gentle and cute right now, so I'll still choose to give you the money."
Free things are the most expensive, a sentiment deeply held by Genji Aoyama.