Fang Zheng had no particular thoughts about Sayaka Jinbo's request. He dismissed her with just a few words.
In Fang Zheng's view, it was perfectly normal for a young girl to think that way. He had been that age himself. Young people, especially students, were pure-hearted, full of passion, and always believed they were right. But reality was not like that. Fang Zheng had heard the same things Sayaka Jinbo had said countless times from public intellectuals back home, so he felt no pressure at all.
Still, it caused a little trouble.
"I heard you went on a date with Sayaka Jinbo from the second year yesterday?"
The next day, when Mayumi Nanase saw Fang Zheng in the Student Council room, she immediately greeted him with that question.
"A date?"
"Yes. I heard the students were all talking about how you two were on a date in a café. That Sayaka Jinbo even blushed."
She had not blushed from shyness. She had simply been angered because she could not answer his questions.
"Hehehe, President, you're underestimating me. How many girls can talk to me without blushing?"
Fang Zheng's skin was thicker than a city wall, so naturally, a few teasing words from Mayumi Nanase would not shake him.
"Jinbo-senpai was merely thanking me for stopping the conflict between the Kendo Club and the Swordsmanship Club earlier. It was nothing like a date."
"..."
Mayumi Nanase's expression stiffened at Fang Zheng's answer. She had not truly believed that, of course; she had merely wanted an excuse to tease him. She had not expected this guy's skin to be so thick that he could say something like that without blinking. But Mayumi Nanase was no pushover either. She gave a soft laugh and stared at Fang Zheng.
"Really, Kasugano? Why do I