Chapter 1 If I were to tell you that there are monsters in the world

Occasionally, I look up, recalling the example sentences I just read while focusing my eyes on the "Literature Department Building No. 3" to relax them

The monsters I speak of refer to beings that transcend understanding. Some parts may resemble animals, yet they are not ordinary creatures like crows that scavenge for garbage or attack people from behind

Wearing a fresh white long dress, she possesses an extraordinary and refined elegance, making her a peerless beauty

The girl did not answer, but changed the subject and said: "Do you have a coin? May I borrow one?"

The future mother-in-law is currently a middle school girl dressed in a sailor suit

After finishing the meal at the "Central Canteen", Yuan Qingsu took a stroll towards the main entrance to aid digestion

On both sides of the straight road ahead, there are rows of ginkgo trees planted.

The young girl seemed to lose interest due to Yuan Qingsu's teasing, flipping through the book in her hands, while Yuan Qingsu continued to study his Spanish.

After confirming that there was nothing wrong with the back of his head, Yuan Qingsu continued to walk forward, circumventing the fountain, and entered the tranquil "Comprehensive Library"

"You've forgotten everything; you always have a level three memory," the girl said with a hint of envy, and then asked, "Are we going out to eat? Inaba just asked me."

I am also unsure whether this approach is appropriate, perhaps there is no need to rush.

Then, cap the pen, place the letter into the pristine white envelope, and prepare to drop it into the mailbox shortly.

Not only in learning, but in all matters, as long as you can do what I say, any dream can be realized

I did not remember," Yuan Qingsu said

Yuan Qingsu paused for two seconds while reading, then raised his head and looked at the other person: "Classmate, I am from the Medical Department of the School of Medicine"

While walking, he was suddenly struck on the back of his head by an unknown object, startling him

Upon advancing to the third grade, in accordance with school regulations, I moved to the new campus, surrounded by an entirely unfamiliar environment, as if I had entered a new university

Dreams

Recently, I found a part-time job as an instructor at a private tutoring institution called 'Qingshang', with an hourly wage of 2500 yen, working six hours a week

Unfortunate

She picked up the coin, her delicate and slender fingers gently pinching it, the 100% aluminum coin, with a seedling pattern on one side... folded in half

To regard "marrying a beauty among peers" as a successful goal and to be content with marrying only one wife is tantamount to actively limiting one's own development, which is undesirable and absolutely unacceptable

Yuan Qingsu, with his right hand not holding a book, touched the back of his head, turned around, and locked eyes with a pitch-black crow perched on the branches of a ginkgo tree

Sometimes I send some photos of Tokyo to satisfy the curiosity of my fellow villagers about Tokyo

"I believe," he said, "that besides monsters, there must also be extraterrestrial beings in the universe. Considering the advancements in science, the possibility of human existence in the future is also there"

Straight and smooth black hair, clear big eyes, lips perfectly petite, a beautiful countenance, with a faint and subtle fragrance lingering in the air

"Classmate, are you a member of the Werewolf Research Society? Or perhaps of the University of Tokyo's Gensokyo or the Shrine Research Club?" he asked

Sometimes I mention where I went to have fun this month, what movies I watched, and how many social events I attended with my classmates

Many writers rely solely on the title of 'writer' to gain the affection of women in Ginza bars, such as the popular author Junichi Watanabe

Yuan Qingsu lowered his head, preparing to end the conversation, but suddenly seemed to remember something and raised his head: "May I ask, how old are you this year?"

"Dear Mother, Tokyo ... ... is amazing"

The young girl gently nodded her head, her movements graceful

Carefully observing the other person, Yuan Qingsu noticed a white magnolia flower embroidered on her cuff

It is the duty of a son to fulfill a mother's modest desire for pride, who has raised him alone with great difficulty

"Do not misunderstand," Yuan Qingsu explained, "I am not saying that you are immature or that there is something wrong with your mind, it is just that your age is related to my dreams"

Sometimes we talk about studying, the books we have read, and the courses we have taken

Since taking the night bus two years ago, crossing the Seto Ohashi Bridge and arriving in Tokyo, Gen Seisou writes a letter every month

I tried it without using any tools, just with my fingers, and the coin showed no tendency to change shape at all

Your abilities are not only meant to pursue personal interests and victories, but should also be used to help others

Crow

As the source of the conversation remained unspoken, the young girl watched him intently while nonchalantly molding a coin into a ball of iron.

The scope of Kanto is also broader; east of Sekigahara, with the exception of Hokkaido, it all belongs to Kanto

Yuan Qingsu glanced at the girl sitting diagonally opposite him, her expression calm. Then, he carefully retrieved the one-yen coin.

The so-called life of the superior person, according to the understanding of Yuan Qingsu, is as follows

The girl sitting next to him said to him: "Yuan Jun, could you lend me your notes for a moment? There are some parts I didn't manage to jot down."

Walk quickly to the main entrance, turn left, and pass between the two European-style buildings; ahead is the "Comprehensive Library"

"Is it the crow that attacked me today?" Considering that the other party resembled his mother-in-law very much, Yuan Qingsu decided to waste some study time.

He took out the book "Neuroanatomy" from his notes in Spanish and showed it to her for a moment

The mother of one's unborn wife must grow up to be like this

When the wind blows, the lush ginkgo leaves resemble the azure sea.

It is of no significance

Since the day of my birth, I have been a firm believer in the principles of "gender equality and self-priority". I do not require any further ideological education and consider myself to be a psychologically healthy individual

As the most outstanding talents of the Eastern Land, everyone should understand this principle

My Italian is now quite good, but I still need some time with Spanish. I must master it completely before the end of the first month of my junior year, which is this month.

If one is to marry, one should marry a beauty who is a generation younger than oneself, and then start with a quantity of ten, thus...

The Analects states: "Aim for the highest, and you will achieve the middle; aim for the middle, and you will achieve the lower; aim for the lower, and you will gain nothing."

In the third year of university, in April when the cherry blossoms are about to bloom, during a women's studies class

The boy sitting in the first row on the far right of the classroom is holding a ballpoint pen and is looking down, seemingly writing something, appearing to be diligently taking notes

Every time he goes, he always conceals his identity as a writer, simply because he is adept at dealing with women and is therefore very popular, but I have not heard of any such anecdotes about Watanabe

Dear Sir/Madam

There is actually a reason for this, and it is not merely a matter of wanting to find a young and beautiful wife—though that is certainly important as well

The eastern part of this world is divided into three, with the "Shogun" ruling over the Kanto region

The light and shadow outside the window are mottled, and the climate is so comfortable that one feels inclined to simply lie on the book, inhaling the fragrance of the pages and taking a nap

He set down the coin, closed the Spanish textbook, and sat up straight with a serious demeanor

In this situation, the identity of this man is fundamentally unimportant; in the eyes of these women, the other party is not a person with a specific personality, but merely a symbol

Yuan Qingsu looked around and confirmed that the other party was not wearing headphones and was not on a call, then asked, "Are you talking to me?"

It is merely a matter of spending the time that others use for entertainment in gaming on studying, thus working harder than others

You all go eat, I will go to the library later and just make do in the cafeteria. Yuan Qingsu took her textbook and letter, and left the classroom

In the midst of my busy study schedule, I took a moment to listen to a lecture by Professor Chikako Ueno on women's studies—at the time of writing this letter, I was listening to it and had read "Misogyny: The Hatred of Women in the East"

As for his girlfriend, he does not have that kind of time

One must have a long-term vision and lofty aspirations

You have coins yourself, why did you ask me just now

According to the study plan established at the time of enrollment, I must learn two foreign languages within one year

He found a position where he could see outside the window and began to learn Spanish

Yuan Qingsu put down the pen and read through it again, confirming that there were no typos

In the library by the window, two people gaze at each other; the girl's eyes are clear and enchanting, filled with earnestness

Women are easily inclined to submit to power, wealth, and authority

Yuan Qingsu gazed into the girl's eyes without blinking

The girl closed the book and took out a few coins

Esteemed Mother, the elders and fellow countrymen of the four nations, the beautiful Seto Inland Sea, and the seagulls crying in the fishing port, this is the report on the situation for April

If you wish to learn about monsters, you may consult individuals from the Department of History in the Faculty of Literature, or from the Department of Biological Sciences in the Faculty of Science, or from the Veterinary Department in the Faculty of Agriculture. As medical students, we emphasize science, adhering to the principle that time is life, and furthermore, I suggest you have your brain waves examined

You don't believe it?

Many people around believe he is a genius, and his mother takes pride in him

"The recent discussions online are indeed true. As Professor Chikako Ueno stated, our university is almost entirely composed of male students, which makes it an extremely unfair institution."

The young girl sat down diagonally across from him, not opening the book in her hands, but instead looking at Yuan Qingsu

The female tourists who come to the school to pass their lunch break do not look at the apricot trees and buildings, but instead at the source of clarity.

Listening to the enthusiastic senior sister, she said that in autumn, the golden ginkgo leaves are beautiful, while the ground is covered with stinky ginkgo fruits

About ten minutes later, the girl suddenly spoke again: "There are monsters in this world"

As long as one works hard, there will be rewards—after a long period of practice, he firmly believes that as long as he continues to work hard in this way, he will eventually live a life superior to others

After a while, he put the "Neuroanatomy" book back and took out a coin from his pocket

He temporarily forgot the example sentences in Spanish, and a thought suddenly popped into his mind

Having arrived in this world of the East for twenty years, although there are no systems or similar constructs, Yuan Qingsu has lived quite contentedly

I personally prefer another writer who engages in the pursuit of beauty, Nagai Kafu

The sunlight at noon in spring is just right, casting dappled shadows that dance on the smoothly curved arches, surrounded by buildings with stone-carved square columns

Dear Sir/Madam

Class is about to end, let's stop here, attached are the photos of the new campus

As the bell rang, the lecturer Chikako Ueno concluded her final remarks, urging everyone to strive for the realization of social equity

In a spacious classroom, Professor Chizuko Ueno from the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is expounding on her work "Feminology"

In the first year, I learned French and German, and in the second year, I studied Italian and Spanish

Only I know how to make the call, Xiaosu, you should write a letter so that everyone can see what Tokyo is like

Mobile phones have long been popularized, and the reason Yuan Qingsu wrote the letter was due to his mother's request

If the one who attacked him is a person, either let the other party apologize or put down the book and fight, but what can be done to a crow

"Source of Purity"

Finally, Mengzhi, my learning methods consist of only two points: sufficient effort and overwhelming confidence

The conversation ends here

The students passing along this road are all stifling their laughter

The white magnolia flower on the white dress is not very conspicuous, but upon closer inspection, it can still be discerned that the two are made of different fabrics

I am Watanabe, Watanabe Yu, originally from Kagoshima in Kyushu. I am a third-year student in the Department of Language in the Faculty of Literature, currently studying Spanish. My goal is to become a novelist who is leisurely all day long. Ah, this is not my dream; my dream is—please allow your daughter to marry me.

"Sponsor you to hunt down the monsters? After returning alive, the rewards from the great lord will be shared equally among us?" asked Yuan Qingsu.

When it comes to talent, he may have a bit, but how can that be considered genius

Yuan Qingsu involuntarily recalled the white cherry blossoms seen in the morning on the tram

The air quality in Tokyo is quite poor, the cherry blossom season is crowded with people everywhere, and transportation costs remain as high as ever. Fortunately, I successfully applied for student accommodation this year, saving a considerable amount of money

I selected a coin with a face value of "one yen" and pushed it towards the girl with my index finger.

Do you believe in the existence of monsters in the world? The voice is very pleasant, faint like the glaciers melting in spring.

Class dismissed

At that moment, a young girl walked over, capturing the attention of everyone around her

As stated in the letter, through relentless effort, he has consistently maintained the top position in his academic achievements from a young age, and there has been no goal he has been unable to accomplish