Are You Blind? Can't You See My Hair Color?

On the school field, the bald, overweight middle-aged principal was delivering a speech from the podium.

The students sat in their chairs, dressed in high school uniforms, their faces still carrying traces of childishness.

Akimoto Yoichi was among them, with Fukayama Midori and Suzuran Ayano beside him.

"Such a headache, huh, Midori? You're in a class by yourself while Akimoto-kun and I are in the same one. You must be worried, right?"

"Shut up, Suzuran. The past is the past, and now is now. High school definitely won't be the same as before."

"Hmph, with how you are, won't it just be like middle school again? You'll have barely any friends and can only brood in a corner. How about you beg me? I'll introduce you to a few friends."

"Who's begging you? Hey! Don't talk nonsense. I can't wait to get rid of you. We've been together from kindergarten through middle school—I've had enough of you."

"You! Fine! You actually think I'm annoying? Then I won't care about you anymore!"

"Then don't!"

"Hmph..."

Unfortunately, Fukayama Midori was in Class B, while Suzuran Ayano was in Class A with Akimoto Yoichi.

That was perfectly normal. After all, if Fukayama Midori had his childhood friend Suzuran Ayano by his side, he would have no chance to build a harem, and it would be inconvenient for him to approach the other heroines.

Of course, that mainly applied when your tsundere blonde childhood friend was not in the same class as Blondie.

Unfortunately, Akimoto Yoichi, the Blondie in question, was focused solely on studying. While the principal spoke from the podium, Fukayama Midori and Suzuran Ayano were arguing.

Akimoto Yoichi lowered his head and took advantage of Suzuran Ayano's BUFF to memorize English words, completely uninterested in what the two were doing.

At last, the principal finished his speech. He then cleared his throat, reminding the students who were dozing off or chatting among themselves to pay attention.

"Now, please welcome Nishida Yuki, the freshman representative of this year's Izuki Academy, to the stage!"

As soon as the principal finished speaking, a girl stood up from the back of the crowd.

She had long, striking hair and a well-developed, curvaceous figure. Most eye-catching of all was her waist-length, straight black hair.

Her mature aura, black hair, snow-white skin, and black pantyhose made her look like an ancient princess, giving her an air of nobility.

After a single glance, a heroine conquest panel appeared in Akimoto Yoichi's vision.

She was Nishida Yuki, one of the heroines.

[Character: Nishida Yuki]

[Height: 167]

[Weight: 97]

[Health Status: Normal]

[Number of Kisses: 0]

[Personality: Queen-like, obsessive, scheming, sadistic tendencies]

[Academic Rating: S]

[Athletic Rating: A]

[Likes: Pets, collecting, psychology, purple/black]

[Heroine Entry: Pet Pampering—what she treasures most is a pet from her childhood]

[Effect: When together, both parties' Focus increases by 20%, and they will not forget things. (Effect limited to pure love and Blondie)]

As she passed by them, she glanced in Akimoto Yoichi's direction.

However, Akimoto Yoichi knew she was not looking at him, but at Fukayama Midori beside him, who was staring at her in a daze.

Her waist-length hair drifted past them, leaving behind a pleasant fragrance.

"In this beautiful season of gentle breezes, bright sunshine, birdsong, and blooming flowers, we..." Nishida Yuki began her freshman representative speech after stepping onto the stage.

Most of the freshmen were sizing up the stunning girl with her exceptional temperament. There was no doubt Nishida Yuki had every chance of becoming a campus idol.

Naturally, Fukayama Midori was no exception, but doing so got him into trouble.

"Hey! What are you looking at? That's disgusting. Why do you keep staring at the freshman representative? You're so vulgar, hmph." Suzuran Ayano, sitting beside Fukayama Midori, naturally became jealous, and her volume rose several levels.

She had clearly wanted to act spoiled and draw Fukayama Midori's attention, but because of her tsundere personality, what came out were such embarrassing words.

The surrounding students had clearly heard Suzuran Ayano's mockery of Fukayama Midori and immediately turned to look at him.

This left the already introverted Fukayama Midori so embarrassed that he wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

Enraged from embarrassment, he said, "Suzuran, enough! Who I look at is my freedom. It has nothing to do with you! Stop nagging in my ear like my mom—you're annoying!"

Akimoto Yoichi, who was memorizing English words beside them, went oh shit in his heart. He was screwed.

Clearly, Fukayama Midori did not understand Suzuran Ayano's feelings.

Telling a childhood friend who liked you that it had nothing to do with her was absolutely stepping on a landmine.

"W-well, if Auntie hadn't told me to look after you, do you think I'd want to meddle? As your childhood friend, I'm only doing this in Auntie's place..." Suzuran Ayano did not get to finish.

"That's exactly why you're a pain! Don't you understand? My affairs are none of your business! You're not anything to me! Stop constantly going on about being childhood friends. Are you a child?"

Under the gazes of the surrounding students, Fukayama Midori flushed red and craned his neck as he spoke.

To defend his still-childish pride, his tone was even harsher than before.

At this point, Fukayama Midori did not understand Suzuran Ayano's feelings at all. His feelings for this childhood friend had not yet developed into love, so it was only natural that he would say such things.

Akimoto Yoichi watched the drama while memorizing English words as though it had nothing to do with him.

He did not even need to think to know what would happen next.

"Smack..." Tears gathered in Suzuran Ayano's eyes as she raised her hand and slapped Fukayama Midori. Then she turned, stood up from her seat, and left.

Fukayama Midori covered his face, unable to say anything for a while. He merely sat there blankly, watching Suzuran Ayano leave through the door, hesitating to chase after her.

Soon afterward, a teacher who had heard the commotion came over and gestured for Fukayama Midori to follow.

After all, the opening ceremony was not over yet. Naturally, such a disturbance would draw a teacher's attention.

Under everyone's strange gazes, Fukayama Midori could only leave his seat with the teacher.

"Now I can't mooch off her light anymore."

Still seated where he was, Akimoto Yoichi looked painfully at the little English vocabulary booklet in his hands. The words that had been easy to remember just now had become painfully difficult again.

A Blondie template was a Blondie template. All the attribute points were in physical fitness; not a single point had gone into intelligence or brains.

At this moment, Nishida Yuki, who had been giving the freshman representative speech onstage, had just finished reading her script.

After calmly bowing, she stepped down from the podium.

However, instead of returning to her previous seat, she sat down beside Akimoto Yoichi.

"Hello, I'm Nishida Yuki. I'm in Class B. Are you in Class B as well?"

Holding his English vocabulary booklet, Akimoto Yoichi frowned as he looked at Nishida Yuki, who was extending her hand toward him.

He had no interest in this Young Lady. Mainly because her Heroine Entry was not particularly useful. Focus could improve concentration and was suited for immersing oneself in a task.

The effect was useful while attending school, listening to lessons, studying, or doing other things.

However, Nishida Yuki was in Class B while Akimoto Yoichi was in Class A.

Unless something unexpected happened, the two were unlikely to attend class together, so taking advantage of her would be useless anyway.

"Yeah, hello. I'm Akimoto Yoichi, and I'm in Class A."

Out of courtesy, he responded to Nishida Yuki before lowering his head and continuing to struggle through his English words.

Nishida Yuki was somewhat surprised but even more displeased by Akimoto Yoichi's reaction. No one, especially no boy, had ever dared ignore her like this.

Her desire for control flared up, and Nishida Yuki placed her palm over Akimoto Yoichi's English vocabulary booklet.

"Akimoto-kun, aren't you being a little rude? A flower on a high peak is sitting beside you, yet you're looking at English words?" She leaned down slightly and teased him in a pleasant voice, her breath fragrant.

Ugh, this woman is so annoying.

Akimoto Yoichi frowned at Nishida Yuki beside him, who wore a confident expression, and scratched the blond hair on his head.

Was this heroine blind? Couldn't she see he was a Blondie? Why was she clinging to him? What a dumbass.