Jiro did not give up. Instead, he continued asking," Then, why don’t you give it some thoughts now? What kind of man would be able to meet your criteria and standards?" 1
Nanako thought carefully before she said, "First of all, the main criterion is that he would have to be better than me!" 7
"Better than you? In what sense? In his career? Education? Or his achievements?"
Nanako replied seriously, "He would have to be better and stronger than me in terms of his combat and fighting skills! I do not want to find a man who would not be able to defeat me in the future." 9
Jiro coughed awkwardly as he thought to himself,' Although Nanako looks like a quiet person, she's actually a rather competitive person.’
It would be fine if she enjoyed combat and fighting and wanted to pursue combat and fighting on her own. However, why would she have to look for a man who is stronger and more capable compared to her when it came to love? 7
After all, he was a physically weak person who lacked strength. Wouldn't that mean that he had already lost his opportunity as soon as he came up then? 9
As he thought about this, Jiro hurriedly said, "Miss Ito,
don't you think that your criterion is a little too harsh? There are so many good men in this world but they might not necessarily be training or practicing combat and fighting. However, those masters in combat and fighting are usually very old, just like your coach, Mr. Yamamoto Kazuki. Miss Ito, you would not want to look for a boyfriend like that, would you?" 1
Nanako shook her head before she said, "Of course not. Wanting the other party to be stronger than me is just the first requirement. I also have a second requirement. He would have to conform to my aesthetics and values. In addition, he must not be more than three years older or three years younger than me. He must also be an upright and kind person." 10
Jiro asked again, "What about his assets? Do you have any requirements or demands in that aspect?"
Nanako replied, "No, I do not have any requirements about his assets." 5
Jiro could not help but feel a little depressed.
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