Lin Yi lied about his age and fabricated facts not to play tricks on anyone; he had no interest in teasing this little blond-haired guy.
Everything was for the sake of his grand plan.
What is the fastest way to establish a relationship between strangers?
It has to be an alumni connection!
As soon as someone hears the other person is from the same school, there's no need to say much; the favorability will automatically skyrocket.
If it weren't for the fact that he didn't have an Osaka accent, Lin Yi would have even claimed to be from Osaka.
Sure enough, as soon as Kuniue Teruaki heard that Lin Yi was also from Teitan University, he even started calling him "Senior," and their relationship naturally improved.
After taking two bites of breakfast, Kuniue Teruaki lost his appetite.
He couldn't help but ask Lin Yi, "Senior... is your girlfriend... also a university graduate like you?"
When he said this, he acted stealthily and lowered his voice, not wanting Ran and Kazuha to hear.
"No, she's a student at Teitan High School."
Lin Yi took a sip of water and replied with a composed expression.
Kuniue Teruaki's expression shifted slightly, and many thoughts immediately flooded his mind.
He and Kazuha were childhood friends, and he liked her lively and cheerful personality.
It was just that their age difference was a bit large. When he was in middle school, Kazuha was only in elementary school; when he reached high school, Kazuha had just started middle school; and by the time he was university age, Kazuha had barely entered high school.
One could say that the age gap between them perfectly prevented them from attending the same school.
As for elementary school... back then, he didn't understand matters of the heart. By the time he did, it was already too late.
After graduating, Kuniue Teruaki got into Teitan University, moving further and further away from Kazuha.
The geographical distance made Kuniue Teruaki feel as though there was also a psychological distance between him and Kazuha.
He really wanted to bridge the gap between himself and Kazuha, but he didn't know how.
Now, hearing Lin Yi say he had already graduated from university yet was dating Ran, who was still in high school...
Kuniue Teruaki immediately wanted to know how he had overcome the distance to get together with Ran, especially since they weren't in the same school.
However, he felt it wasn't quite right to ask such personal things since they had just met.
Lin Yi ate his breakfast in silence, waiting for Kuniue Teruaki to speak.
But after waiting for ten minutes, the other guy was still acting hesitant, glancing at him from time to time, wanting to ask but not daring to, just like a bashful girl.
If you're so hesitant and don't take the initiative, are you expecting the girl to come and talk to you?
Even as handsome as I am, I wouldn't dare wait like that.
No wonder love has slipped through your fingers.
It was impossible to expect him to take the first step.
Lin Yi had no choice but to say, "What's wrong, Junior? You look troubled. Is something bothering you?"
Kuniue Teruaki said sheepishly, "Actually... there are a few things."
"Can I help?" Lin Yi continued, his tone unchanged.
"Um..."
Although they weren't speaking loudly, Kuniue Teruaki still instinctively glanced toward Kazuha, worried she might hear.
Troublesome.
After muttering to himself, Lin Yi said, "It's not convenient to talk here. Shall we step outside?"
"Yeah." Kuniue Teruaki nodded gratefully at Lin Yi.
Lin Yi didn't waste any more words. He stood up, told Ran and Kazuha he was "going to the restroom," and left.
Kuniue Teruaki said something similar and followed Lin Yi.
Once outside, before Kuniue Teruaki could speak, Lin Yi said, "Your trouble is related to Kazuha, right?"
Kuniue Teruaki was startled and hurriedly asked, "Senior... how... how did you know?"
With how you're acting, it's not hard to know; it would be harder not to know.
Besides, if it had nothing to do with Kazuha, there would be no need to come outside to talk.
Lin Yi silently complained in his mind. He didn't explain, creating an air of mystery for himself.
Adopting an "I know everything" posture, he continued, "Go ahead, tell me what you want me to help you with."
Kuniue Teruaki hesitated, but thinking of how the other man seemed to know everything, he spoke up boldly: "I... I like Kazuha, but... I just don't know what to do."
"Senior, can you teach me?"
Lin Yi once again employed the tactic of retreating to advance. He frowned and said, "This... how am I supposed to teach you?"
"You must have some special techniques, right?" Seeing Lin Yi's intent to refuse, Kuniue Teruaki quickly added, "You and Ran-san aren't in the same school, yet you're together..."
Lin Yi's brow relaxed slightly as he said, "Oh, you mean that... It's not hard. Just chat with her on your phone more often."
"But I... don't know what to chat about?" Kuniue Teruaki scratched his head, looking troubled.
Lin Yi said, "Chatting... there's no way to teach that. It varies from person to person."
"Is... is that so?" Kuniue Teruaki looked disappointed.
Lin Yi was afraid the guy would just give up, so he didn't bait him for too long. He changed his tone and continued, "However... there are still some techniques on how to chat."
Kuniue Teruaki's eyes lit up, and he bowed solemnly: "Please teach me, senior!"
"I wouldn't call it teaching, just offering some guidance."
Lin Yi didn't make any promises to Kuniue Teruaki, nor would he ever make such guarantees to him.
"Then… what should I do?"
Kuniue Teruaki looked at Lin Yi with expectant eyes.
Lin Yi began to speak: "Hmm… well, do you know what Kazuha's hobbies are, what her zodiac sign is, what places she usually likes to go, whether she prefers her food sweet or salty…"
"This…" Kuniue Teruaki froze for a moment, stammering, unable to answer.
Lin Yi spread his hands and said: "See? You don't even know these things, yet you dare to say you like her."
"No… I… I really do like her," Kuniue Teruaki said hurriedly.
"Then get these things figured out before you come looking for me again," Lin Yi said.
"O-okay."
Kuniue Teruaki nodded repeatedly, hurriedly taking out his phone, and said: "Senior, what is your phone number…"
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Originally, Ran intended to eat lunch with Kazuha, but Heiji called Kazuha, and she scurried off to return to him.
Kuniue Teruaki followed as well, using the excuse that he wanted to meet Heiji.
This caused both Ran and Lin Yi to shake their heads in unison.
Once they were alone, Ran looked at Lin Yi and asked: "Earlier, what did you and Kuniue talk about when you went out?"
Lin Yi didn't hide anything, saying: "He said he likes Kazuha and wanted me to give him a few pointers."
"And you agreed?" Ran asked.
"Mhm…" Lin Yi nodded and said: "After all, I saw that he was having a hard time, and on a whim, I felt sorry for him and agreed."
"Oh? Is that so?" Ran looked at Lin Yi with suspicious eyes: "You, being that kind-hearted?"
Of course, I'm not that kind-hearted!
I have ulterior motives!
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