Ke Xue Lu Ren Wang

Chapter 10 Confession

After Sonoko Suzuki finished singing her part, she slowly turned to the side and cast a complex gaze, filled with anticipation, nervousness, and trust, at Toru Hanyu beside her.

Yuzuru took her gaze without any change in expression and simply raised the microphone naturally.

The music's interlude ended just as his voice flowed out with the melody.

"That kind of gentleness sometimes makes me feel annoyed."

The moment he opened his mouth, the air in the entire private room seemed to freeze.

This...this is Toru Hanyu's voice?

Unlike the naivety of ordinary high school boys, his voice is deep and magnetic, possessing the mature charm of someone who has passed puberty, yet retaining a touch of youthful clarity.

The key point is, it sounds amazing.

The pitch was terrifyingly precise, the breath control was impeccable, and every word carried just the right amount of emotion, amplified by the microphone and speakers, striking clearly into everyone's heart.

"If you can't be honest with your separated mother, look at your feet, this is the road you have to walk; look at what lies ahead, that is your future."

This song has a slow tempo, but it is extremely demanding on the singer's emotional investment.

With the system's enhancement, Hanyu Tetsuya's beginner-level singing voice was on full display.

His singing lacked technical skill, but rather a sincere and gentle delivery, perfectly conveying the complex emotions of family affection.

If Sonoko Suzuki's singing is like a pure young girl telling her own story, then Toru Hanyu's singing is like a soul that has weathered many storms looking back on the past.

"Look at your feet, this is the path you will walk; look at what lies ahead, that is your future."

"Take each step towards the future~"

As the last note faded, everyone seemed to awaken from a dream.

Ran Mouri's eyes had already reddened slightly without her noticing. She subconsciously clenched the hem of her clothes, and the song made her think of her strong yet awkward mother, Eri Kisaki.

[Ding! Attention count +1500]

Another huge amount of popularity points came into his account, but Yuzuru had no time to pay attention to it at the moment.

When the song ended, he didn't immediately put down the microphone. Instead, he looked around at the completely stunned crowd and finally fixed his gaze on Sonoko Suzuki's small face, which was filled with shock.

He held up the microphone and slowly began to speak, his voice still warm from his previous song.

"Love knows no boundaries. Whether it's lovers or parents, their ultimate goal is the same: love."

He paused, then took a step forward, getting closer to Sonoko Suzuki.

"Therefore, I hope that our love can last forever."

This is no longer just a hint.

This is a confession, and even more so, an announcement made in front of everyone.

boom--!

Sonoko Suzuki felt her mind go blank, and all sounds faded away from her.

She covered her mouth in shock, frozen in place, completely unable to think.

What...what did he just say?

confession?

Was Yuzuru confessing his feelings to her?

This guy is so outstanding! Not only are his grades ridiculously good, but he's also ridiculously handsome, and he can even sing so well...

Why...did he confess to me?

Her heart was pounding wildly in her chest, as if a fawn injected with an overdose of hormones was about to smash her chest open.

This intense, almost suffocating feeling of being moved was something she had never experienced before, despite chasing after so many handsome men.

"Really?"

Sonoko Suzuki covered her mouth, her voice trembling slightly, and her eyes uncontrollably reddening.

"real."

Yuzuru's answer was without the slightest hesitation, and was resolute.

In that moment of silence, the scores on the karaoke machine screen finally finished scrolling, and a bright red number suddenly popped up.

"What?! 95 points!!"

Tomomi Matsuzaka was the first to shout, jumping up from the sofa with an incredulous look on her face.

"Can a karaoke score be this high? Isn't it said that even the original singer only gets around 95 points?"

Yusuke Sugiyama also stood up, his face filled with shock. "Is the machine broken? Or... did you guys play the original recording?!"

It's important to know that the scoring system here is notoriously strict; to score 90 points, you need to have mastered a skill that someone has practiced countless times.

A score of 95... that's way beyond amateur level!

The rule was that the score for a chorus would be doubled, but it was obvious to everyone that while Sonoko Suzuki's singing was good, she was still several levels below Toru Hanyu.

The fact that he achieved such an incredible total score can only mean one thing—Tetsu Hanyu not only made up for all the points he might have lost, but also raised the overall level to an astonishing height!

If they hadn't felt how impressive it was when they were ranked tenth in the country before, they wouldn't have realized how formidable it was.

So now, this score of 95 points is truly amazing!

"You call this... rarely singing?" Shimizu Chizuru's lips were trembling, and she felt a burning pain on her face.

The show I painstakingly wanted to see ended up getting a high score from Sonoko Suzuki!

"Hanyu-kun, you are my idol! You are so amazing!" Matsuzaka Tomomi had completely transformed into a fangirl, shouting with shining eyes.

This was the first time in her life she had ever seen such a perfect boy! He was good at studying, handsome, had a bright future ahead of him, and could sing so well!

"Brother Yuzuru, you should quit being a tutor and become a star. I think you'd definitely become famous all over the country." Even Ueda Tatsuya, who hadn't said much until now, sincerely expressed his admiration.

However, Toru Hanyu seemed oblivious to the surrounding noise and praise.

He shook his head, walked straight to Sonoko Suzuki who was still in a daze, bent down slightly, and whispered in her ear in a voice only the two of them could hear:

Did you hear that?

"Wh...what...?"

Looking at the handsome face so close to hers and feeling his warm breath, Sonoko Suzuki's mind went completely blank.

Yuzuru gazed into her trembling, uneasy eyes, speaking slowly and deliberately.

"Never to be apart."

"Huh?...Okay!"

Sonoko Suzuki was stunned for a moment, then, as if she had used all her strength, she nodded quickly in agreement.

This scene wasn't as passionate as what others might imagine a couple's interaction to be, but it unexpectedly exuded a sweetness that softened people's hearts, making onlookers envious.

"good!"

In the corner, Ran Mouri watched this scene and couldn't help but imitate Sonoko Suzuki, muttering something under her breath with a maternal smile on her face.

To be honest, this was the first time she had ever seen such an innocent and shy expression on her usually carefree best friend.

"I'm so envious of you guys, Sonoko!" Tomomi Matsuzaka said with an envious expression.

"Alright, stop stirring things up."

Tomomi Matsuzaka's boyfriend, Yusuke Sugiyama, couldn't stand it any longer and forcibly pulled his girlfriend back from where she was about to pounce on him.