Sakura Airi's Worries

The clear blue sky was like a polished mirror, with white clouds drifting lazily by like cotton candy.

A gentle breeze brushed against the face, and birds gathered in flocks, forming a beautiful, living painting.

An airplane left a long white trail across the blue canvas, while dappled tree shadows swayed gracefully, the scent of summer rushing in.

Morning, in a bright classroom.

Horikita Suzune, sitting to the right of Zhuge Linghao, snorted coldly: "The final exams are almost here, how can you still be sleeping?"

Zhuge Linghao yawned and said: "It's mostly because the teachers' lectures are so hypnotic. When you suddenly spoke up, I thought it was already lunchtime."

Horikita looked at Zhuge Linghao, who had slumped back down to sleep, and said: "A poor student is a poor student after all; you simply don't understand the meaning of studying."

Horikita retracted the look of newfound respect she had previously held.

In the dim restroom, Sakura Airi hid inside, clutching her phone and browsing through the comments on her own gravure photos.

The comments with the most likes were mostly filled with praise and compliments.

For example: [Ah, Shizuku is as cute as ever.]

Or: [I've always supported you, looking forward to the next update!]

Or: [You haven't updated much lately, looking forward to the goddess updating soon~]

But, as Sakura Airi continued to scroll down, she stumbled upon comments that were disgusting and terrifying.

[I've been by your side the whole time!]

[Shizuku, it's a pity we couldn't meet alone before.]

[You want to meet me alone too, right?]

[We'll be meeting soon!]

[Next time, I'll definitely meet you alone!]

[We are a fated pair; I've been watching you.]

[The air I breathe is also being absorbed by you.]

Sakura Airi was under immense psychological pressure; she felt that someone had been stalking her and taking secret photos of her recently, and it was highly likely to be that person...

Overwhelmed by internal turmoil, she lost her grip on her phone, which clattered to the floor. She covered her eyes and began to sob softly...

Noontime, in front of the deserted lockers.

In a slightly better state, Sakura arrived at her shoe locker. The door wasn't closed tightly, and a pink envelope lay inside.

Sakura frowned, reached out with a slender hand, and opened the letter with a slight tremor.

Inside were nothing but secret photos of her!

She suffered another mental blow, slowly sank to her knees, and began to cry again.

Meanwhile, various photos were scattered all over the floor.

One photo, showing her cute profile, happened to slide right to the feet of the passing Zhuge Linghao.

Zhuge Linghao was shocked by the sheer skill of the stalker, yet he silently shoved the photo into his bag within 0.1 seconds.

Zhuge Linghao pretended that nothing had happened, walked over to Sakura's side, and asked with concern: "Sakura-san, are you alright?"

Hearing someone speak, Sakura Airi jumped up in fright, her hands quickly wiping her face clean.

After seeing who it was, Sakura Airi said embarrassedly: "I... I'm fine. I'm sorry for causing you trouble just now... Zhuge-kun."

"You don't look so good. What's wrong? And what are these photos about?"

Sakura Airi hurriedly crouched down and frantically gathered the photos.

Seeing this, Zhuge Linghao also crouched down to help!

Zhuge Linghao said with a smile: "I really want to thank you for coming forward to testify earlier! By the way, after witnessing that violent incident, you don't seem very afraid of me?"

Sakura Airi lowered her head cautiously and said: "I... I just wanted my youth to have fewer regrets. Sob... because your eyes don't look scary."

Zhuge Linghao tilted his head at a 45-degree angle and said: "Thank you for your trust. In exchange, if you have any trouble, I will help you."

Sakura Airi felt a little more at ease and said: "Thank you."

Zhuge Linghao continued: "It's not just me; I believe Kushida, Ayanokoji, and Horikita will also extend a helping hand to you."

Sakura Airi finally made up her mind. With a hesitant expression, she said: "Th-that... there is something I'm very afraid of, and I don't know if I should tell you."

Zhuge Linghao felt a surge of joy inside, Having trouble is a good thing!

The more trouble you guys have, the more emotional value I earn!

Zhuge Linghao put on a righteous and imposing face: "Don't worry, just say it! I'm a person who loves to help others!"

Zhuge Linghao picked up a photo and said in surprise: "Wow, who took such a great picture of you?"

Sakura's eyes darted away as she said: "I... I don't know either. That's exactly what I wanted to talk about."

Zhuge Linghao looked at Sakura, puzzled: "You looked terrified just now. Could it be that a stalker is harassing you?"

Sakura nodded: "Ye... yes, especially recently, it's been happening more and more frequently."

The hopelessly dense Zhuge Linghao had no idea how to comfort anyone: "In that case, don't be afraid! Here's what I think: if someone were secretly taking pictures of me, I'd be ecstatic! I'd even tell them to make sure I look handsome! Doesn't someone taking pictures of you just mean you're charming?"

Sakura was shocked, her other emotions largely washed away, and she retorted: "Th... that's only something a weirdo like Zhuge would think. Per... pervert..."

Zhuge Linghao put on a wounded expression, his eyebrows drooping as he said: "As expected, geniuses are always lonely; it's so hard when no one understands you. I'm leaving now, the cafeteria will be out of food soon. See you."

After school, the idle Zhuge Linghao secretly followed behind Sakura Airi.

He had a hunch that an event was bound to trigger soon.

After following her for over an hour, Zhuge Linghao began to doubt whether an event would trigger today at all, or perhaps it might happen tomorrow or the day after.

Suddenly, sensing something, Sakura Airi quickly ducked into a cold, dark alleyway.

Zhuge Linghao couldn't help but complain: [No way! Big sister! You're supposed to head toward crowded places! Aren't you just giving them an opportunity?]

A man wearing a baseball cap followed her into the alley.

Shifting the perspective to Sakura Airi, the sleazy man grabbed both of her hands, while his other hand covered her mouth.

The man, revealing his true face, was indeed the clerk from the repair shop.

The sleazy clerk spoke up: "Have you read the letters I wrote? You know how I feel..."

Sakura Airi was so terrified that tears streamed down her face. Her gaze darted elsewhere, and with her legs weak, she collapsed to the ground, her cries for help sounding feeble: "Someone, save me!"

Just as the sleazy clerk was about to make his move...

[Ding... Detected that the host's classmate, Sakura, is suffering at the hands of a villain. Triggering choice mission.]

[Option A: The Passerby. The scenery one passes by is sometimes stunningly beautiful, and sometimes painfully devastating. The passing host must aim a ruthless kick at the sleazy clerk's family jewels.]

[Option B: The 100-Meter Sprinter. With the speed of a cheetah, the host must sprint past the two of them at full speed, then double back three times. This is a serious task that allows for no sloppiness. The purpose of this action is to scare the sleazy clerk into impotence! On the final sprint, aim a ruthless kick at the sleazy clerk's family jewels.]

[Option C: The Hero. Gallant and righteous, a hero saves the beauty, a tale to be passed down through the ages! The host, playing the hero, will rush to the scene and shout: "In broad daylight, under the clear sky, to think such a shameless pervert would commit such an immoral and illegal act! Take this!" Then, aim a ruthless kick at the sleazy clerk's family jewels.]