Tokyo: The story begins with a confession.

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Tokyo: The Beginning with a Confession to My Love Author: Kitagi

Having unexpectedly transmigrated to Tokyo and become an ordinary high school student, Zhao Qian only wants to study hard in this life and strive for the best possible starting point for his future.

Unexpectedly, within just one week of transmigrating, he received sixteen love letters, plus four times being stopped on the road and confessed to!

This left Zhao Qian feeling quite helpless. "I really don't want to be in a relationship!"

Even in the end, Zhao Qian still couldn't understand why his life had become so chaotic.

Kasumigaoka Utaha: "Tch, you scumbag."

Eriri: "I would never like him!"

Mashiro: "Baumkuchen~"

Kato Megumi: "They really welcome you, Uesugi-kun."

Chapter One: Four People Who Were Naturally Friendly

With a soft announcement over the loudspeaker, the classroom atmosphere suddenly became lively after the class monitor led everyone in greeting and thanking the teacher.

Ignoring the noisy atmosphere, Uesugi Kenichi began packing his things, his mind still preoccupied with the questions the teacher had just discussed in class.

Suddenly a voice interrupted his thoughts.

"Uesugi-kun, let's go home together after school."

"Yes, yes, let's go home together. It's really rude of me that I didn't even know where Uesugi-kun's house is these past few days!"

Upon hearing this, Uesugi Kenichi looked up and found himself surrounded by four people, blocking out the light. Anyone who didn't know better would have thought it was a gathering of some delinquent youths.

He looked up at the four people in front of him—these four boys were people he had inexplicably met when he came to this school, and he himself didn't quite understand how they had suddenly become so familiar with him.

Perhaps this is just how people in this country are?

After thinking haphazardly, Uesugi Kenichi nodded to the four of them and said, "There's nothing much to see at my house, but let's go together."

"Why are you being so polite? We're all good friends. Knowing where you live is the most basic thing I can do."

Suddenly, a hand landed on his shoulder. He frowned imperceptibly, said nothing, and glanced at the person on his shoulder. This guy, who was extremely outgoing, was named Kobayashi Yoshihara. He looked rather thin, as if he were malnourished, and had a somewhat sleazy appearance. As the saying goes, "the face reflects the heart," and his personality was indeed somewhat sleazy.

Judging solely from appearance, he would definitely be the kind of low-class villain with shifty eyes found in TV dramas, or a traitor with a treacherous look, the kind who only comes up with bad ideas.

His hobby is also quite interesting: he likes pretty girls. Of course, there's nothing wrong with liking pretty girls, but given his appearance, and the fact that he doesn't shy away from looking at other girls, staring at them so intently as if he's about to drool and swallow them whole, it's easy for girls to feel disgusted by him.

If he really had the courage, that would be one thing, but if he relentlessly pursued someone, then Uesugi Kenichi would give him a thumbs up and praise him as a hero.

But he only dared to look; he was actually quite timid.

Uesugi Kenichi had overheard girls discussing Kobayashi Yoshihara more than once, calling him an extremely disgusting person. His reputation had already been terrible just a few days into the new semester.

"Yoshihara, don't cause trouble for others!" Watanabe Futa slapped Kobayashi Yoshihara's hand off Uesugi Kenichi's shoulder in an annoyed manner, then smiled, giving off a warm and welcoming feeling. He smiled at Uesugi Kenichi and said, "Uesugi-kun, don't worry about him. He's just a big idiot."

"It's okay, I don't mind." Uesugi Kenichi breathed a sigh of relief. Actually, he did mind quite a bit. It wasn't anything else, but he wasn't used to physical contact with others. He had mild mysophobia and obsessive-compulsive disorder. However, if he directly shook off Kobayashi Yoshihara's hand, it wouldn't give people a good impression.

He gave Watanabe Fuuta a slight smile, a smile that seemed genuine.

Based on what he'd overheard of their conversations over the past few days, he already knew that Watanabe Futa, Kobayashi Yoshihara, and another member of the group, Sato Hideki, were best friends.

Unlike Kobayashi Yoshihara, who was somewhat sleazy, Watanabe Fuuta gave off an extremely upright impression. He was also quite gentle and spoke slowly and deliberately, often giving people a feeling of warmth and comfort. Except for being a bit irritable towards Kobayashi Yoshihara and Sato Hideki at times, he was basically impeccable.

If it were a matter of being friends with him, Uesugi Kenichi would be quite willing. Watanabe Fuuta gives him the impression of being understanding and a good listener, making him a good candidate for a friend.

As for Hideki Sato, he is a rather introverted person with an ordinary appearance and thick glasses. However, he is an exception. When talking about anime and manga, he becomes incredibly enthusiastic and passionate, as if he has transformed, and even his aura becomes powerful.

I'm not interested in real-life girls; I already have a whole wardrobe full of my two-dimensional wives.

The last one is also quite interesting.

Kenichi Uesugi's gaze fell on the last tall figure. Although it wasn't the first time he had seen Tetsuya Ishida, he still felt a slight sense of pressure.

His height of nearly two meters was more than ten centimeters taller than him. In Japan, where the average height is just over 1.6 meters, calling him a giant is not an exaggeration at all.

Moreover, in addition to his height, his size was also astonishing. He estimated that his weight should be over 100 kilograms. It wasn't the kind of fat, but rather very strong and muscular, with broad shoulders and a thick waist, just like a bear. It was quite astonishing to look at him during his high school years, and even he was no exception.

However, his unusually gentle personality was inconsistent with his physique. Having known him for several days, Tetsuya Ishida always spoke softly and gently when talking to them, and his hands were always placed properly. He had never been seen to lose his temper or get angry. From Tetsuya Ishida, they could even detect a hint of caution and ingratiation.

Upon further reflection, Uesugi Kenichi immediately understood why.

Japan is a very xenophobic country that hates people who are different. It's like if everyone does something and you don't, you will be isolated. This phenomenon even has a specific name: "social death." It means that everyone treats you like you don't exist. Unless you don't care, you have to do everything you can to become like everyone else.

Only the strong can be an exception to this phenomenon!

Tetsuya Ishida's imposing height and physique in his first year of high school made him an anomaly. While others might be wary of his physical prowess and dare not cause him any trouble, they could still distance themselves from and isolate him.

He probably doesn't have many friends, so once he feels this beauty, he doesn't want to lose it. And the one who cares more will be more careful, even somewhat humble.

Fortunately, although these people have different personalities, they are all good people at heart, and none of them did anything deliberately because they saw this.

This is also why Uesugi Kenichi was willing to be friends with them; otherwise, given his personality, he wouldn't have chosen to walk with these people even if he didn't understand the situation here.

He doesn't care about anything else when making friends, whether they are poor, rich, or otherwise, but they must have good character. This is a principle he has always adhered to.

"Let's go." After packing his bag, Uesugi Kenichi led the way out of the classroom, and the others immediately followed. The people at the door made way for them.

Chapter Two: Intercepted and Confessed

Walking down the corridor of the teaching building, Uesugi Kenichi ignored the stares from the two rows of people watching them, standing tall and straight, completely unconcerned.

He also knew that the combination did look a bit strange, giving the impression of a bear, a monkey, a fox, a kappa, and a human being, making it hard not to attract attention.

But the most important thing is...

Upon reaching the shoe cabinet and opening it, Uesugi Kenichi sighed and picked up the white envelope lying quietly inside. The envelope had a pink heart sticker on it, and a cute smiley face drawn in red charcoal in the lower right corner.

Even without reading the contents, one can immediately conclude that this is a love letter.

Without even glancing at it, Uesugi Kenichi folded the envelope and was about to throw it in the trash when suddenly another letter was handed directly to him.

"Uesugi-kun, please go out with me!"

Following the envelope, he saw a pair of slender, white hands. Even without seeing the person, judging from these hands, the owner must have been a beautiful woman.

He looked up, and sure enough, there stood a very pretty girl in front of him. She wore light makeup, and her flaxen hair was tied into a side ponytail with a pink ribbon tied into a bow. She wore a school skirt that went past her knees, and white stockings over her calves with round-toed leather shoes, making her look very pure and lovely.

Even with his discerning eye, this girl would score over 85 points, especially her pure and innocent aura unique to female students, which added a lot to her appeal.

This only annoyed Uesugi Kenichi more. He frowned as he looked at the girl in front of him, feeling a bit angry but knowing he shouldn't. He took a deep breath before asking, "Excuse me, who are you?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the girl in front of him suddenly raised her head, her beautiful eyes filled with surprise, as if wondering why Uesugi Kenichi didn't recognize her. She asked incredulously, "Uesugi-kun, are you joking? I'm Kato Rumiko, your classmate."

Rumiko Kato was indeed a little incredulous. She was confident that with her looks, how could there still be boys in her class who didn't know her name even after several days of school? Even if the boy was Kenichi Uesugi, it shouldn't be like that. After all, Kenichi Uesugi was a teenage boy. Even if he wasn't interested in her, he couldn't possibly not notice her at all.

But now she didn't even know her name, which made her feel a little frustrated. She even wondered if she had become ugly at some point, or if there was something dirty on her face that made Uesugi not recognize her.

But that's impossible. She prepared for a long time before coming. Just a simple light makeup took her two hours, and she barely listened to her classes.

hiss……

The onlookers around immediately held their breath, and the air became somewhat tense.

"Excuse me, Kato-kun." Uesugi Kenichi apologized. After all, it had been several days since the start of the semester, and everyone had introduced themselves. It was indeed a bit inappropriate for a classmate not to know each other at all.

However, he felt that it couldn't be entirely his fault. Everyone in the school wore the same uniforms and looked pretty much the same. He hadn't paid much attention to it, so it wasn't surprising that he couldn't recognize them.

"Please allow me to refuse." Uesugi Kenichi pushed the envelope back with one hand, speaking bluntly, while pointing towards Kobayashi Yoshihara and the others who were watching the show not far away: "I have friends waiting for me, so I won't keep them company."

"Why?!"

Seeing that Uesugi Kenichi was about to leave, Kato Rumiko immediately panicked and, in her haste, reached out and grabbed the hem of Uesugi Kenichi's clothes.

She had been preparing for this confession for a long time. From the first moment she saw Uesugi Kenichi on the first day of school, she fell in love with this boy who seemed like a pine tree standing proudly on the earth.

Throughout her long student life and in numerous idol dramas, she had never seen a boy who could make her heart flutter at first sight.

The moment she saw Uesugi Kenichi, her heart began to pound. In the days that followed, she kept a close eye on him, becoming more and more fascinated by him during class and after school, as if she were under a spell. If it weren't for the circumstances and her shyness, she would have even followed him home after school.

School has been in session for several days now, but she can't concentrate in class. All she can think about is what it would be like if she dated Uesugi. Just imagining Uesugi gently embracing her and kissing her under the sunset makes her heart feel like it's about to leap out of her chest.

To put it bluntly, she's already decided where she'll be buried.

She is a decisive person. Since she likes someone so much, she has to take action immediately. Otherwise, what if she gets kidnapped? She really wants to hang herself from a tree. Judging from the situation these past few days, that's indeed the case. She doesn't know where these people came from, but they acted even faster than her. It's really too much!

She had been preparing for this day for a long time and had made a huge decision. She was also confident in her appearance and would never give up easily!

"I'm not planning on dating right now." Uesugi Kenichi gestured to Kato Rumiko to move his coat aside. His expression softened slightly after she let go of his coat. He walked past Kato Rumiko and continued walking forward.

"No!" Kato Rumiko saw that Uesugi Kenichi was still walking even faster, but she didn't grab his clothes anymore. Instead, she took small steps forward to block him.

"Please let me finish what I have to say, just give me a little time," Rumiko Kato said loudly, her voice suddenly becoming somewhat imposing.

Chapter Three: Must Be Resilient

Uesugi Kenichi raised an eyebrow. He actually admired the girl's behavior. No matter what, she could still behave like this under his serious gaze and cold tone. He couldn't help but admire her spirit, although he felt that this spirit might be misplaced.

He stopped and looked quietly at Rumiko Kato. Faced with this situation, he was willing to listen to her finish speaking.

Rumiko Kato glanced around and blushed as she saw more and more people gathering. She brushed her hair behind her ear, looking a little embarrassed, then mustered her courage and looked at Kenichi Uesugi with sparkling amber eyes.

"Although I know this may be a bit too fast and may be a bit presumptuous and cause you trouble, please believe me, Uesugi-kun, I am serious, I really want to be with you."

As Kato Rumiko spoke, her face turned even redder, and she began to stammer, "I'm not a frivolous person, and I've never been in a relationship before. You might think this is a bit sudden, but please believe me, I really like you."

As she spoke, her tone softened, and her eyes seemed to sparkle with something.

"On the first day of school, I saw Uesugi-kun. You walked in quietly, seemingly oblivious to everything around you. The morning sunlight fell on your hair, making you look like a boy who had descended from the heavens. For the next few days, I kept watching Uesugi-kun..."

"Uesugi is very attentive in class. He may not realize it himself, but his serious attitude is really attractive."

"Please don't laugh at me. I've really thought about this for a long time. It wasn't just a spur-of-the-moment decision. I'm confident that I can be the best girlfriend. I hope Uesugi-kun can give me this opportunity."

After saying all that in one breath, Kato Rumiko bowed to Uesugi Kenichi, let out a deep breath, and seemed relieved. It was the first time she had ever said such things in front of so many people, especially since it was a confession, which almost put all of a girl's dignity to shame.

If Uesugi Kenichi rejected her in front of so many people, she felt she would be too ashamed to face anyone.

"Wow~~~"

"Rumiko-chan, you're so brave! I support you, you must find happiness!"

"I'm so envious. Why can't I have such good luck?"

"Damn it, I've been eyeing Rumiko-chan for so long, and she confessed to someone so quickly! What's that guy's name? Which class is he in? Does being handsome mean you can do whatever you want?" A plain-looking boy said with a resentful expression.