Oda Kikyo Has Been Broken

"Eh?"

Kikyo Kushida froze for a moment, but quickly reacted and sat down.

Judging from Hirata's description, Xia Mu seemed to suffer from autism, so she had already prepared herself to be rejected.

But she hadn't expected it to be this simple.

Or perhaps, she possessed extraordinary charm, far better than that bitch Horikita Suzune.

Kikyo felt secretly pleased, though on the surface, she remained cute and charming. "Wow, Xia Mu, you sure can eat!"

She looked at the tall stack of plates in front of Xia Mu and clapped her hands lightly.

"..." Xia Mu.

You can even force a compliment out of that?

What a dark-hearted white lotus.

"Ah, thanks..."

Being complimented by Kikyo, Xia Mu instantly acted 'shy'. "Because I'm a sports student, I do eat a bit more."

Just when I was feeling sleepy, someone brought me a pillow.

Aren't these skill points coming in right now?

"Mm-hmm~"

"I don't think it's a big deal. Isn't there a saying in Huaxia?"

"To be able to eat is a blessing~"

In order to get in touch with Xia Mu, she had specifically looked up his background. "I see that you're so tall, Xia Mu, you must be a very blessed person!"

She said this on the surface, while thinking to herself that he was just a big idiot.

Easily fooled by her.

"Ah, thanks. I think you're just like green tea; your words are always so refreshing to the soul." Xia Mu said, appearing very grateful.

His brain spun rapidly.

Kikyo Kushida's problem?

It seems she just has a dark inner self and tries every possible way to silence anyone who discovers her secrets, right?

It doesn't seem that serious.

Anyway, just stop her from being so gloomy and fill her with positive energy, right?

"Ugh..."

Kikyo Kushida broke into a cold sweat at Xia Mu's words. Although a smile bloomed on her face, she had already cursed Xia Mu's ancestors eighteen generations back in her heart.

Is that how you compliment someone?

"Mm-hmm!"

"Thank you for the compliment, Xia Mu."

Kikyo Kushida appeared very happy. "Actually, I wanted to make friends with you, Xia Mu, because I noticed you've been going to class and leaving by yourself all day. You must be very lonely, right?"

"Most importantly, I want to be your first good friend, Xia Mu!"

Xia Mu picked up a piece of fried chicken and put it in his mouth, answering vaguely, "Sure, but there are conditions to being friends with me."

Conditions?

The smile on Kikyo's face froze instantly.

A sweet and cute girl like me is taking the initiative to be friends with an autistic child like you, and you still have conditions?

However, in order to fulfill Hirata's request and gain the spotlight of others' attention, Kikyo held it in.

"Mm..."

"Go ahead and say it, Xia Mu. As long as it's something I can do, I'll agree to it!"

As soon as Kikyo's voice fell, Xia Mu's gaze involuntarily drifted toward her large breasts.

This unmasked, burning gaze left Kikyo speechless.

He's quite honest, at least.

"Mm, I'll tell you this afternoon."

Xia Mu focused on his meal. "Because (munch munch) there are (munch munch) too many people here (munch munch), I'm a bit embarrassed, whew."

Xia Mu swallowed the last mouthful of food and stood up. "Let's meet at the cafe this afternoon."

He needed to think carefully about how to complete the mission.

"Eh?"

Kikyo blinked, her own food untouched, and he was already finished?

Deep down, she added another label to Xia Mu: a big eater.

Next, she looked down at her chest.

Hmm...

I have to add "lecherous" to the list.

Back in the classroom, Xia Mu rested his head on one hand and pondered.

The problem with Kikyo Kushida seems to be that she likes to be the center of attention, or rather, she craves high popularity.

As long as she discovers someone in the class who is more dazzling than her, she wants to destroy them.

Hmm, and this skill only triggers against girls.

She probably wants to be the most popular girl in the world, and there is nothing wrong with that idea itself.

But she takes it to such an extreme, and her heart is too dark.

So, is it enough to just turn her heart toward positive energy? The desire to be popular doesn't really need Correction.

Right?

Xia Mu didn't know how the system defined it.

He could only say he would try it out this afternoon.

"Buzz~"

Just then, his phone rang.

He picked it up and saw a message from Zhu Xincheng, saying he was very busy lately and they shouldn't meet for the time being.

Seeing this, a glimmer of light flashed in Xia Mu's eyes.

In a foreign land, how could a chubby guy who couldn't even speak Japanese properly make friends so quickly?

"Busy" was likely just an excuse.

"Sigh..."

Xia Mu sighed slightly. Fatty, oh fatty, it's time to grow up.

Otherwise, he would very likely be eliminated in the upcoming class competitions.

Closing his phone, Xia Mu scanned the entire classroom; there was basically no one he knew.

Come to think of it, he seemed to be in a bit of danger himself.

He remembered there was an exam later where they had to vote for the most unpopular person to be expelled, right?

To be honest, this exam was completely unreasonable.

But reality is just that absurd; fairness simply does not exist.

"Ring, ring, ring~"

Lost in his thoughts, the afternoon passed by quickly.

As the sun set, Xia Mu walked toward the cafe, bathed in the golden glow of the Sunset Holy Garment.

He stood at the entrance, waiting for the arrival of Kikyo Kushida.

Soon, Kikyo Kushida came jogging over.

"S-sorry, Xia Mu, I kept you waiting..."

She was panting, her face covered in sweat. "Some classmates came to me for something else, so I was late."

Kikyo Kushida explained, pushing open the door of the cafe, ready to go in.

"Wait, this isn't our final destination." At this moment, Xia Mu spoke up to stop her.

"Eh?" Kikyo Kushida tilted her head, looking a bit confused.

Then, she followed Xia Mu as he wandered around the campus.

Hiss, what is this big oaf trying to do?

Kikyo Kushida looked up at Xia Mu's profile. Could it be that he wants the whole school to think I'm on a date with him?

But come to think of it, this big oaf is actually quite handsome. He doesn't show it on the surface, but he's actually quite refined-looking.

The two of them wandered aimlessly until they saw two girls carrying a pile of books, their heads covered in sweat in the sweltering heat.

The opportunity had arrived.

Xia Mu's heart stirred as he looked at Kikyo Kushida. "Kikyo, I judge people by their character when I make friends, so I intend to test you."

"See those two long-legged girls? Yes, that's right, them."

"They look so exhausted; go and help them!"

"Eh?"

Kikyo Kushida's worldview was refreshed once again. Is this guy sick in the head? Looking for trouble for no reason?

However, in order to maintain her image, she nodded and agreed. "Xia Mu is right, we should help our classmates!"

"Then why don't you join in too?"

Hearing this, Xia Mu pushed his palm out righteously, "No, I have to test you. If I participate as well, I might not be able to observe you properly."

"Huh?"

Kikyo Kushida greeted Xia Mu's entire family in her mind, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Okay..."

"Hello there, classmate, wait for me!"

"Let me help you guys!"

"Eh? Is that okay?"

"No problem at all! I just love helping others!"

"Helping others makes me feel so happy!"

Kikyo Kushida spoke these gentle words in a tone that made even her own skin crawl.

She intentionally raised her voice so that Xia Mu, standing in the distance, could hear her clearly.

Following that, she made trip after trip helping those two girls move books.

After a few trips, she was so exhausted that her face turned pale, and she nearly fainted.

If nothing else, her physical stamina was truly weak.

"Xia, Xia Mu-san, can we be good friends now?" she asked sweetly.

"No! If the test were that simple, it wouldn't deserve to be called a test!"

Xia Mu looked at the system, which hadn't budged in the slightest, and grabbed Kikyo Kushida's hand, "Come on, let's go be Lei Feng again!"

Next, he dragged Kikyo Kushida around everywhere, heading wherever someone needed help.

Of course, he wouldn't lift a finger himself.

"Kikyo, see that student lifting weights? He looks exhausted. Go on, help him take the barbell down."

"There's a couple arguing over there. Go give that guy a slap, shout 'scumbag' at him, and tell him, 'You got me pregnant and abandoned me, only to turn around and find a new lover!'"

"See that old lady crossing the street? Go ri... uh, no, go help her cross the street."

It wasn't until the sky had turned completely dark and Kikyo Kushida was panting heavily, gasping for breath, that Xia Mu finally stopped.

He rested his chin on one hand, looked at the motionless system task, and frowned.

Could it be that my direction is wrong?

"Xia, Xia Mu-san, can we, can we be good friends now?"

Kikyo Kushida said this through gritted teeth, a flicker of hidden rage flashing in her eyes.

"Ah, about that..."

Xia Mu pondered for a moment, reached out to place his hands on Kikyo Kushida's shoulders, and put on a serious expression, "Kikyo, this was only the first test. Once you complete the second test, I will become good friends with you. Keep it up!"

"Trash, shut up!" The next second, Kikyo Kushida couldn't help but curse under her breath.

"Hm?" Xia Mu turned his head, "Are you cursing me?"

"Ah, hehe, no, not at all." Kikyo Kushida put her hands behind her back, her face still brimming with a cute smile, "Sure, as long as I can become friends with Xia Mu-san, I'll do anything!"

"Hmm, I'm actually starting to like you a little bit now, Kikyo!"

Xia Mu blinked and said with a grin.

He knew the principle of giving a carrot after the stick; he had to make Kikyo feel like she was making progress in a game.

Only then would she not give up halfway.

Because once she gave up, wouldn't all the effort she'd put in so far go to waste?

Wait, why does it feel like I'm talking about myself?

Maybe I should just give up...

Forget it, for the sake of skill points, I'll struggle a bit longer.

Xia Mu let his shoulders slump and opened a video that was very popular domestically to show Kikyo.

In the video, a soldier wearing camouflage gear punched the air fiercely, "All evil shall be brought to justice!"

It was accompanied by a passionate, high-energy background BGM.

"Kikyo, how do you feel after watching that?" Xia Mu asked.

"Feelings?"

Kikyo Kushida's expression froze slightly, and she replied uncertainly, "Is he... sick?"

Hearing this answer, Xia Mu's eyes dropped.

He felt that Kikyo was beyond saving.

"Tsk, by the way, Kikyo, why do you have to be so attention-seeking? What benefit do you get from it?" Xia Mu said this unconsciously.

But after he finished, his expression turned to shock. Oh no, why did I say what was on my mind?

He turned his head to look, and saw Kikyo Kushida clenching her fists, half of her face buried in the shadows.