"Hey, kid, what are you up to?" (Thug A)
It wasn't until the mysterious high school student turned around to look for Chongzi that everyone realized Chongzi was missing.
Under this heavy encirclement, she was able to slip away unnoticed right under many people's noses, which was truly unbelievable.
"Damn it! When did that girl disappear, damn!" (Thug C)
The thugs searched anxiously and frantically, but did not see any trace of Chongzi.
The mysterious high school student did not follow along to find Chongzi, but was very clever and took advantage of the distraction of the thugs to slip away as well. He crouched down, bent at the waist, and quietly moved towards the corner…
"Hey! This kid's running!" (Thug B)
But it was still spotted by the sharp-eyed thug.
The thugs who came quickly surrounded the mysterious high school student.
"Trying to run?" (Thug A)
Thug A threw a punch towards the mysterious high school student's head. The high school student swiftly blocked the punch with his arm, taking the opportunity to escape the encirclement and create distance from the thugs.
His techniques were skillful and his movements agile, showing that he had some training.
However, the mysterious high school student did not intend to start a fight, instead, with a sheepish smile, he held out his hands in front of him and quickly apologized to the thugs.
"Brothers, can you adults overlook the faults of minors this time? Thank you!" (Mysterious high school student)
As he spoke, the mysterious high school student slowly retreated.
But the thugs kept closing in.
"Why? Who do you think you are, expecting us to give you face?" (Thug B)
However, after staring at the mysterious high school student's face for a while, one of the thugs noticed something odd.
"Wait a moment… This guy seems to be Eiji Hayamizu from Industrial High School." (Thug C)
"Oh, I didn't expect you gentlemen to actually know me, please forgive me, don't compare yourselves to me, thank you!" (Eiji Hayamizu)
Upon hearing his name mentioned, the mysterious high school student seized the opportunity to reveal his identity.
It turned out he was a somewhat famous playboy in the Kyoto City high school circles, Eiji Hayamizu.
Upon this revelation, the thugs' previously arrogant demeanor suddenly softened.
"Um, Industrial High School? Eiji Hayamizu, that name sounds familiar…" (Thug A)
"If we get into a tiff with him, it might affect the relationship between our two groups…" (Thug C)
"Yeah… If the boss finds out, we might end up losing fingers…" (Thug A)
The three thugs looked at each other, seemingly reaching an agreement.
"Alright! We'll let you go today." (Thug A)
"Let's go!" (Thug A)
The three thugs, trying to salvage some of their pride, grunted and turned to walk away.
Eiji Hayamizu watched them leave, letting out a sigh of relief.
"Thanks!" (Eiji Hayamizu)
Eiji Hayamizu shouted at the backs of the gangsters as they left.
The last word of thanks gave him a small sense of victory.
Actually, he was just passing by the shopping street today, on his way to his new buddy's house to play games.
But he never expected to meet a girl in this rundown and remote shopping street who captivated his heart and brought him joy.
Eiji Hayamizu, who had roamed Kyoto for fifteen years, had never seen such an extraordinary and ethereal girl before.
This was truly the greatest shame for Eiji Hayamizu.
After all these years in Kyoto.
But it was not too late, the girl was still a girl, and Eiji Hayamizu was still a youth.
There was still a chance!
With a burning fire in his heart, Eiji Hayamizu had completely forgotten about playing games and embarked on a journey to find the girl who touched his heart.
