After looking up and down at Tsukimi's undulating curves, Sasaki nodded to show his understanding.
Indeed, if this girl were to sit in the front, who among the boys around her would still listen to the class?
Walking beside Sasaki and noticing his gaze as tangible as if it were touching her, the girl lowered her head in embarrassment, pursed her lips, and hid behind him for a while.
Knowing Sasaki was a rare friend who truly cared for her, Tsukimi didn't reject his gaze, but the inherent shyness of a young girl was still there.
After all, being scrutinized all over her body, by a friend she cared about, not only made her ashamed but also afraid that he would notice her flaws and dislike her for them.
For instance, worrying she was too fat, her legs were too thick, her walking posture too ugly, or her hair too long and messy.
Thinking too much and not wanting him to look at her that way and then dislike her, Tsukimi Chifuyu, not wanting to be too far from him but having nowhere to hide, could only hide behind his back.
Looking up at the back that looked like a mountain to her, thinking of what he had done for her just now, the girl's pretty and bright eyes narrowed into lovely crescent moons as she followed him with joy in her heart.
The same timid and pitiful look, but at the same time so happy that it was about to jump up, was like deer that could frolic freely under the protection of a liger (lions and tigers).
But there's no such thing as love and hate for no reason in the world. How could a liger take care of a fawn for no reason...inevitably, there's a...
Not aware of the 'danger' that might come later, Chifuyu Tsukimi, who felt particularly at ease and happy following the boy, softly hummed an unknown tune.
But Sasaki, who was walking alone in front, didn't feel quite as comfortable.
He had only looked at her a few times, and then she hid behind him and foolishly giggled, truly an idiot.
Muttering to himself and unable to stand it anymore, he turned back, pinched her moist cheek, and twisted her to his side.
"We're talking about something important here, why are you hiding? Don't you care about your Takagi-san? The crisis of breaking up is right in front of you."
After pulling her to his side, he didn't pinch the chubby little face that felt great.
He held her small face, which was no bigger than his own palm, with both hands and kneaded it back and forth with his palms as if kneading dough.
Because it didn't hurt, and Sasaki's palm was large and could completely wrap the side of her face, the girl just felt warm and comfortable and did not show any signs of dislike or avoidance.
Instead, her eyes widened suddenly, remembering Kenta Takagi, whom she had almost forgotten.
After all, she was slow-tempered, and she had been severely frightened just now so after the random thoughts just now, it was easy to forget what was threatening her.
Now that she picked up this topic again, Chifuyu Tsukimi blinked, looking pleadingly at Sasaki, who was playing with her cheeks as if to help.
Facing the pitiful gaze, the boy let go of his hand, and continued walking, suggesting a very effective method to her.
"You are boyfriend and girlfriend. If he really wants to be with you, he will definitely listen to your suggestions. Just explain the stakes to him. If even that doesn't work, just scare him with the potential discovery by his parents."
Forced methods are always the most effective.
But the repercussions of doing so are also great, and if done improperly, they may cause serious consequences.
Of course, Sasaki Fuyumi knew this, but he still suggested it.
After all, what he said was right.
If Chifuyu's boyfriend really wanted to be with her, he would definitely study hard.
So considering his previous unsatisfactory results, due to his efforts, even though his performance would not jump by leaps and bounds, it would definitely improve a little.
And as long as his parents see a little progress, they might really turn a blind eye even if they find out about their relationship.
However, the drawback is... this method has a very short shelf life.
Once her boyfriend, Takagi Kenta, realizes his parents' happiness and satisfaction, he might revert to his old ways.
But Chifuyu Tsukimi, who has tasted the sweetness and feels that this method is feasible, would naturally rely more on this method to force her boyfriend to return to his original state.
Yet, the more times this coercive method is used, the more likely it is to backfire.
And it's hard to say what the outcome will be for the two of them.
This was also an opportunity given by Fuyumi Sasaki to Takagi, whom he had never met before.
As long as he can really improve his grades to a satisfactory level upon Tsukimi's request, Sasaki would honestly maintain a normal relationship with her..friendship of course.
But if he can't even do it... then the method Sasaki told her would become the scissors that cut the red thread between the two of them.
Therefore... the final result of the two of them can be said to be in the hands of Kenta Takagi.
As for Sasaki; anyway, he would just have to wait and see.
The reason why Sasaki made this suggestion was also very simple.
After all, you might not want to eat, but you can't cover the pot to prevent others from eating.
Tsukimi is a very good girl, but if you, Kenta Takagi, don't cherish her and don't want her, then that's fine, plenty are waiting to take your place.
As for whether there is a safe and harmless way to improve Takagi's performance.
This method naturally exists.
Men have too many weaknesses.
As long as she grasps these weaknesses, let alone improving his performance, he might be able to build a Gundam with his bare hands.
Among them, Sasaki's favorite method, which is also the favorite method among boys, is se..cough incentive.
Just let Chifuyu Tsukimi wear bunny girl clothes, tutor Takagi in his studies, and give him some small rewards at the same time.
He can guarantee that, let alone football club activities, even if there is an earthquake, that boy may not want to run away.
But that's just the method he had in his heart, as for telling her...Hah!
He would rather it get rotten into his stomach and until it completely rot and stinks, than remind this girl anything in the slightest.
Without Sasaki's suggestion, given Tsukimi's stupid appearance, she would never think of this method.
So, letting Takagi earnestly take his "sugar-coated bullets" is fine.
As for whether he eats sugar-coated food or cannonballs, it depends on him.
but...
Thinking of what Kirishima had said to this girl before, he felt that the probability of Takagi eating a cannonball was... not small.
With his thoughts briefly turning, before Sasaki could add more, Tsukimi Chifuyu, who felt that this plan was very clever, lit up her big, glossy, and bright eyes.
This method can not only prove that Takagi-san likes her but also improve his grades, killing two birds with one stone.
Feeling as if the problem was solved, the girl couldn't help but shake his arm.
"Sasaki-kun, you are really smart, this idea is fantastic!"
Seeing the excited look of Chifuyu Tsukimi ripples stirred in the usually calm depths of Sasaki's eyes.
He could see that this girl's thoughts were beyond words.
Yet, for that very reason, he felt that she was really stupid.
She doesn't understand that the last thing that can't be tested is the human heart.
When you want to verify the hardness of a piece of glass, its outcome has already been determined.
But this had little to do with him; the choice now lay before Takagi, and it was his to make.
Feeling the amazing softness in his arms and her soft voice, Sasaki turned his head and looked directly into Tsukimi Chifuyu's happy eyes.
You don't have to call me Sasaki, you can call me Fuyumi."