Call Me Big Sister

"The person you're talking about is Wang Meiyu, right?"

Hasebe blinked.

"How did you know?"

"All the other girls in class know. With her personality, it's hard for her to hide something like that. A little bit of prodding and she just spilled it."

"I see."

"The girls in class are all envious of her, actually. She even had the heart to play roleplay with you?" Hasebe narrowed her eyes, scrutinizing him. "Tell me, what exactly is your relationship?"

"Can I not say?" He hesitated.

"No. If you don't tell me, I'll just assume you two are a couple."

"Sigh, alright. Actually... she's my ex-girlfriend."

As soon as those words left his mouth, Hasebe clicked her tongue at him. "You actually made a move on a girl like that? Is that the kind of easily controlled type you like?"

"Not at all. It was my first time dating, I just wanted to try it out..."

Try what?

Certainly not trying to date, but rather trying to see if this system was real.

Of course, he couldn't tell her that.

Hasebe looked at him for a long time, then suddenly smiled. "Then who is your next target? Could it be Horikita?"

"It's—"

Thinking there was nothing to hide, and since the rumors about him and Horikita were known to everyone in class, he decided to just admit it.

But at that moment, the long-absent voice of the system echoed in his mind.

[Alternative breakup target generated: Hasebe Haruka. Task reward: Jeet Kune Do (Top-tier Mixed Martial Arts)]

[Jeet Kune Do: Founded by Bruce Lee, combining Wing Chun, boxing, Muay Thai, and other combat styles. It takes the essence and discards the dross, abandoning rigid forms to simplify complexity. It focuses on intercepting the opponent's attacks to launch counter-strikes, or unleashing swift, fierce attacks that leave the enemy unable to parry. Essentially, it is a comprehensive combat technique composed of basic moves, teaching how to counter and defeat opponents in various situations.]

"..."

(So I can target two people at once, System?)

[As long as the tasks are completed, dating two people simultaneously is feasible.]

(Fine.)

He looked at Hasebe, his eyes flickering with interest.

To be honest, he really needed this martial art. With his current combat ability, a head-on collision with Ayanokouji would be a dead end, and he couldn't beat Ryuen either. But if he learned Jeet Kune Do, he was confident he could thrash Ryuen and would have the defensive capability to face Ayanokouji.

After all, this was Jeet Kune Do; it was dozens of times stronger than that flashy Taekwondo.

And he remembered that the student council president, Horikita Manabu, was already at a black-belt level or higher in Karate. With his current physical stats, learning Jeet Kune Do would surely allow him to completely defeat him.

"Actually, Horikita and I are just ordinary classmates."

"But I see you two are quite close. You're the only one in class who can talk to her. Isn't that special enough?" Hasebe said, half-doubting.

"Although my relationship with her is a bit closer than others, I'm truly not her friend yet. She hasn't even acknowledged me as her friend..."

Hasebe frowned slightly. "I didn't think she was that kind of person. I knew she looked down on everyone, but to treat you like that too? That's too much! Bai Ye, don't talk to her anymore!"

"Uh... that..."

"Just play with me from now on, ignore that woman!" Hasebe hugged his arm, her brows arched. "You're just too gentle, that's why you tolerate people like that."

Hasebe seemed to have misunderstood something, but if he refuted her now, there was a chance she would grow to dislike him. It was better to just go along with her.

However, feeling the soft sensation wrapping around his arm and the mysterious silhouette he could see just by looking down, he shifted his gaze slightly.

Hasebe noticed his strange expression and immediately realized their current posture was too intimate. She let go of him at once, the flush on her face vanishing in a flash. "How about I be your... older sister from now on?"

"?"

Facing his strange gaze, Hasebe feigned composure and explained, "You like roleplaying, right? I quite like the 'older sister' role, so why don't we..."

"I don't like roleplaying."

"What a pity..."

Hasebe pouted pitifully, glancing at him from time to time. This expectant expression, like a little child, almost made him spray a nosebleed.

"How can there be such a cute older sister..."

"Cute..." Hasebe began to feel embarrassed again. "Let... let's just forget it for now. We'll talk about it later... yeah."

"Yeah, we'll talk about it later."

His strong personality wouldn't allow him to call other girls "older sister," as that was a very shameful thing.

Unless forced by circumstances, calling it once or twice wasn't entirely impossible.

After all, he had heard that some men who were imposing and powerful outside would shrink into their wives' arms at home and call them "mommy"... uh.

"Are you free tonight? I can come to your dorm to hang out."

"...Why?" Bai Ye was slightly surprised. "You're a girl, aren't you? You're that comfortable going to a guy's room... and being alone together?"

"What kind of nonsense are you spouting? Do you think you're going to eat me?" Hasebe rolled her eyes at him. "I trust you. You're different from those boys who have nothing but filth on their minds. I don't see any of that in your eyes."

"Since you don't have any objections..."

He silently pulled out his phone and sent a text to Wang Meiyu, telling her not to come over tonight.

The other side immediately replied with a crying emoji.

As he was typing, Hasebe leaned in to look, so he quickly moved his phone away and turned off the screen. "It's getting late, let's go get dinner first."

"Come to think of it, can Little Yeye cook? I want to eat something you've made."

"I can't. The maid usually does it."

"A maid?" Hasebe's eyes widened. "Is Little Yeye some kind of young master?"

Crap, he'd let it slip.

"No, no... I meant a maid cafe..."

"So that's the kind of place you like to go to."

"..."

Hasebe patted him on the shoulder. "No need to explain, I understand that you guys like those kinds of places."

There was no explaining this now.

"Anyway, let's go eat!"

He hurriedly grabbed Hasebe's hand and walked quickly toward the school cafeteria, wanting to escape the current awkwardness.

Taken by surprise when he suddenly held her hand, Hasebe froze for a moment, her face turning slightly red, but she didn't pull away, letting him lead her down the path without saying a word.

Leading the way, Bai Ye slowly calmed down and finally sensed the slightly quiet atmosphere beside him, so he looked back.

He saw Hasebe looking left and right, as if she were examining the surrounding environment.

That was when he noticed their joined hands.

To be honest, it was a bit awkward. Even though he wanted to develop a relationship with Hasebe, they were still a long way from holding hands given their current level of intimacy.

But looking at her, she didn't seem to be too repulsed by it. Should he pretend not to notice?

Better not. In his view, Hasebe didn't have those kinds of feelings for him; she was likely staying silent just to save his face.

He couldn't push his luck.

So, he let go of her hand and said, "I wasn't paying attention just now, sorry."

"Hm? What was that?" Hasebe tilted her head, looking confused.

"...It's nothing."

Hasebe chuckled and took the initiative to grab his hand. "Alright, it's just holding hands. If you want to hold it, then hold it. Just pretend you're holding your big sister's hand."

"Then I'd rather not."

He pulled his hand back and snorted.

"Little Yeye is so cute~"

"..."