Bronya's in Big Trouble!

Isn't this an expulsion?

When I can't stand Kiana anymore, I'll put her next to me to drive me away—that's what you mean, right?

Mei's lips twitched.

"... Well, in that case, I'll try to get to know Kiana. If we don't get along... well, don't let my appearance fool you, I'm actually quite good at saying no."

After all, she was someone who was considered an unattainable beauty in high school.

Although Mei felt this was a misunderstanding, judging from Mei's behavior, she must have done a lot of things that shattered the fantasies of teenagers.

"Tsk, if that's the case, I was pretty much the same back then."

Mei's behavior reminded Himeko of her lost youth.

"It's been almost ten years, let's not reminisce."

"None of your business!"

Himeko glared at Liu Bai with displeasure.

Liu Bai shrugged, indicating that he didn't care anymore.

"Back then" is just that—bringing back to the past every day will really cement your status as a "leftover woman."

"Oh, and remember to tell Kiana not to forget to come for tutoring tonight."

Before Mei others were about to leave, Himeko casually reminded them.

This also tells Mei that if she can't continue the conversation with Kiana, she can use this to end the topic.

"Haa..."

That evening, Kiana sat at her desk sighing and looking completely unmotivated to do her homework.

"What's wrong?"

Liu Bai glanced at Kiana —although he had a general idea of what had happened.

"You?"

Compared to the flat-chested character who couldn't even make a sideways glance, Kiana genuinely gave Liu Bai a sideways look.

"Forget it, you wouldn't understand even if I explained it to an AI like you."

"I understand. Then hurry up and finish these three pages of questions."

This silly child, I taught her for over a year, and she really has no brains at all...

They really think they're AI.

"..."

For some reason, Kiana felt even more frustrated after Liu Bai said that.

"A mere AI..."

Kiana comforted herself, telling herself not to get angry with a flat-headed person.

Etc...

"Hey, tablet teacher, could you search for 'how to make classmates like me' for me? I'll do the exercises if you search it for me."

Liu Bai rolled his eyes at Kiana after hearing this.

He's sick and he's helping Kiana win over Mei.

"I'm an AI for teaching purposes, so I suggest you ask Himeko about this kind of question."

"Come on, I heard from my aunt that Himeko is an old maid."

Kiana pouted.

Your aunt has the least right to call Himeko an old maid.

Liu Bai rolled her eyes again.

"What?! The headmaster actually said that about me?"

Himeko, with her keen hearing, came out of the bedroom at that moment.

"What right does a woman in her forties who still reads HOMU comics have to talk to me like that!"

"Neither of you is any better than the other."

Liu Bai switched to the private chat channel and said irritably.

It's not shameful to say these things in front of Kiana.

"Cough... that's true."

Himeko nodded while holding a grudge.

"Speaking of which, Kiana, I heard you've been harassing the new classmate?"

Although Liu Bai wasn't particularly interested in this kind of gossip, Himeko was.

After all, in a way, it was like finding out where your love rival was—and it's really embarrassing to consider a seventeen-year-old girl as your love rival.

"Harassment? What do you mean by harassment!"

Kiana immediately became unconvinced.

"I... I was just concerned about the new classmate!"

"Ha..."

It would be strange if Himeko believed Kiana.

However... if Kiana gets entangled with Mei, it seems Mei won't be able to entangle with Liu Bai?

Himeko, for some inexplicable reason, felt a little tempted by this idea.

"I really hope you didn't scare the new student."

"Wow, I wasn't scared at all..."

Looks like you're scared.

"Even if it jumps out of the bushes, it won't scare anyone, right?"

"... Kiana, are you out of your mind...? Okay."

Himeko sighed, realizing that this girl was indeed a bit slow on the uptake in some ways.

"And then what? You didn't get beaten up?"

"And then... and then of course, there was a friendly and cordial conversation."

This girl practically has "I'm lying" written all over her face.

Moreover, if she were truly kind and friendly, this girl wouldn't be so listless.

Well, Kiana will most likely skip class if she's excited.

"So kind and friendly..."

Himeko wasn't drunk; Liu Bai could tell that, and so could she.

Mei truly lives up to her reputation as a high school beauty; she's adept at shattering illusions.

Snap!

Kiana suddenly slammed her pen down.

"No! I absolutely cannot give up like this!"

Before Himeko could even speak, Kiana rallied herself.

Being a "fool" is really convenient.

Himeko exclaimed from the bottom of her heart.

But this isn't bad... Is it really that good?

Himeko inexplicably felt that something was not quite right.

Theoretically speaking, with Mei, this "Yamato Nadeshiko" with a super perverted heart, being held back by others, her chances should be much greater...

Are there many?

Himeko suddenly realized where the problem lay.

Mei is gone, but there's Bronya. Although she's only fourteen, she's just as brave as a twenty-four-year-old.

Even if Bronya is also tied up, there's still Fu Hua... At most, it'll just mean returning to square one, right?

It seems a bit strange... I never really had a chance to begin with?

No, no, no, I'm actually spending the most time with Liu Bai right now, aren't I?

Himeko felt like something was wrong.

Why does it seem like I'm the slowest in terms of progress?

It's not that I haven't made any progress, but these last few times it seems like I've... made things worse?

Himeko felt a little embarrassed thinking about her torn underwear and her previous maid outfit.

The reason I can't fit into them isn't because I'm fat, it's just that my chest and hips are too well-developed.

Himeko wouldn't have felt anything if she hadn't tried on the old clothes.

Okay, clothes don't matter, the real problem is that something seems to be missing between me and Liu Bai.

Hmm... excitement?

What other traits does this guy have besides being a maid-lover and a lolicon?

Black stockings fetish?

Black stockings aren't a bad thing...

Oh, and this guy really likes cheongsams.

Where did I put that cheongsam from back then? It was quite loose; if I'm lucky, I might still be able to wear it.

... Or should I just buy a new one?

"What are you thinking about, Himeko?"

"...cheongsam."

"...?" Liu Bai didn't react.

"Ahem, where's Kiana?" Himeko suddenly stopped talking and glanced around.

"They ran away long ago." Liu Bai curled his lip. "So, what cheongsam?"

"Hmm... do you prefer a black-stockinged maid outfit or a cheongsam?"

"... Huh?"

Chapter 209 Bronya's Great Crisis!

The next day, in Himeko's office.

"Himeko- sensei, you seem to be in a good mood today?"

Himeko Mei humming a little tune, with a strange expression.

Generally speaking, when a female competitor displays such a composed attitude, it usually indicates something is not good, right?

Mei inexplicably thought of the romance novels she usually read from street vendors.

"Hmm... it's alright."

Upon hearing Mei's question, Himeko slightly suppressed her smile.

After all, as a teacher, you shouldn't talk to students about too many personal topics... well, especially about love.

Thinking of Liu Bai's surprised and excited expression yesterday, Himeko felt that she had regained her confidence as a young girl.

The clothes are just a little embarrassing...