It isnât a holiday, everybody has to be in school. This is why the commercial district isnât flooded with people.
The weather still brought a lot of people out of their homes. The commercial district is about half of its maximum capacity even without the presence of students.
Wu Yan and Rin walked along the street as they walked hand-in-hand.
He doesnât know if Rin skipped school but since she was here, she would probably fess up once he strolls around the commercial district with her.
Rin also stayed away from heavy topics. She ony talked about daily life and some other topics like what are in the stores here.
Nobody could peg her as a magician from the Clocktower.
They visited the stores here like a normal couple.
As time went on, the bags Wu Yan carried started to pile up while Rin also held onto a few bags of goods.
PCTG Chapter 1
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PCTG Chapter 1
The two spent most of the day shopping without engaging in further intimate actions like saying sweet-nothings to one another. They also held each otherâs hands throughout the day except for when Rin had to go try on new clothes.
The two were shocked by how long this charade continued.
Wu Yan couldnât believe Rin had held onto his hand this long. He expected her to shake him off.
Rin also proactively held hands with him after trying on new clothes, a feat he didnât expect.
Rin is also confused by her own reaction. She didnât understand why the concept felt so natural to her. She also felt a bit disappointed whenever he let her go. Subconsciously, she would always grab his hand at the next chance to do so.
It was only a week ago that they met each other for the first time. Ignoring the lucky pervert moments, the two should have been enemies.
Maybe revised her perception of him after the lucky pervert moments?
In any case, they wrapped up the morning by having some quiet time sitting on the bench in the park. He cast his bags of goods aside with a relieved smile. Rin also stretched her back with a toothy grin.
âThat was fun.â
âOf course.â
He raised the bags as if to remind her.
âYou used my money to buy your stuff, anyone would be happy if they were in your shoes.â
âYes, not gonna lie, that felt incredible.â
Rin drank her beverage with a single glance in his direction.
âPlus, you looked like you had no issue forking out the dough. Surely, you wouldnât argue about small change with me, right?â
âYouâve got an astute pair of eyes.â
He rolled his eyes.
âMoney is just a string of numbers on a digital sheet to me. If I wasnât so modest, I am sure I could buy Fuyuki City.â
âThe entire city?â
Rin almost spat out her drink.
âYouâre that rich?â
âYes, unfortunately.â
He shrugged.
âI am one of the bourgeoises you hate although I wouldnât classify myself like that.â
âDang.â
Rin gnashed her teeth.
âHad I known I would have bought all the gems in the jewelry store just now.â
âYouâre talking about spending other peopleâs money without batting an eye.â
âAnyway, we went on a date, we also went shopping. Itâs about time you tell me why you invited me out, right?â
Rin stared silently at the fountain in front of her.
Then, she asked the question on her mind.
âWhy are you gathering the Cards?â
âWhy?â
He was interrupted.
âI am collecting the cards because a VIP in the Clocktower asked.â
Rin said.
âThat man said he would make me and Luvia his disciples if we collected the cards.â
âThat manâs tutelage will benefit me greatly. This is why I willingly took on the mission.â
âAlthough I am not desperate enough to say I would put my life on the line, I would still fight for it.â
Wu Yan also looked at the fountain.
âActually, I have a similar goal.â
He admitted.
âYou want a brighter future that comes as a result of studying under this âmasterâ of yours. For me, I need it because it would grant me a benefit in the form of an excellent opportunity.â
âAn opportunity.â
Rin looked at him.
âYes, the chanceâŚâ
He looked at the sky as he reached out to claw at something invisible.
âA chance to stand at the top.â
He chuckled.
âYou want to become the strongest, huh?â
Rin bitterly laughed.
âLooks like we are in the same boat.â
He rested his hands behind his head.
âJust like you, I would fight for it. Although I wonât abandon everything for it.â
âHmmâŚâ
Rin closed her eyes.
âOkay, what are you going to do if we donât hand the cards over?â
âI will rob it.â
âOver our dead corpses?â
âOver your unconscious bodies.â
âYou wonât kill us no matter what?â
Rin frowned.
âYou are not going to say something like youâre not capable of striking us down, right? I know youâre not naive.â
âYou think I would kill kids and women for the Class Cards?â
He pursed his lips.
âSure, if it is my enemies who I hate, I might kill them. But, you girls are not on that list.â
âYouâŚâ
Rin stared at him, baffled, and she giggled.
âWe wonât give the cards up so easily.â
âSure.â
He chortled.
âI will rob it.â
âWe will be waiting for you.â
Rin took her shopping bags before standing up.
âOkay, my objective has been accomplished, itâs time I make a move.â
Rin waved her hand.
âRight, the two girls are in a bad situation right now, emotionally speakingâŚâ
Then, Rin left Wu Yan to his thoughts before exiting the park. He smiled in frustration.