Chapter 24

"Class D is a lost cause, and Class C only knows how to pull petty tricks. Since there's only a 20-point gap between our classes, it's only logical to deal with Honami." "But how can you be so sure she isn't targeting Katsuragi just to better deal with Ichinose?" "Impossible, absolutely impossible! If she were the type to let emotions dictate her actions, I'd eat the entire Encyclopedia Britannica!" Kamuro nodded skeptically, though she felt Yuan Yuyuan was right about one thing: given Sakanayanagi's personality, it was impossible to imagine what she would be like if she actually fell for someone. Would she tone down her nature to be a dutiful wife and mother? She felt it was far more likely she'd evolve into a yandere. Just imagining Sakanayanagi chasing Yuan Yuyuan with a knife made Kamuro shiver. "What's wrong, Masumi? Is someone trying to kill you?" Idiot, you're the one who's going to get killed! "How could that be! I was just thinking about Sakanayanagi... no, never mind." "Really? So Masumi is a lesbian too? No wonder you were probing me about Arisu's past; it turns out you're deeply in love. But please, don't treat me as a romantic rival. The people in my class already think I'm trying to steal their 'mom'—that's headache enough." Kamuro frowned, looking at Yuan Yuyuan with eyes that suggested she was staring at trash; she felt like she had just heard some high-society scandal. "What? You're actually making a move on someone else's mother? Are you even human! You once said, 'I'm not interested in that kind of AV plot,' but it turns out the focus of your sentence wasn't the plot, but the 'kind' of plot! You're interested in those 'friend's mother' scenarios! You really are despicable!" "Where is your mind at? I was talking about Honami! Don't you think Class B is like Honami being a mother bringing thirty-some kids to school? No matter what Honami says, everyone just goes, 'Ah, yes, yes.' In that atmosphere, even if someone doesn't want to do it, they'll compromise because they don't want to be an outcast. I'm so stressed. Maybe I should transfer to... forget it. Compared to being in the same class as Arisu, I'd rather play house with a baby." Kamuro actually agreed with Yuan Yuyuan's assessment. If she were the one in Class B... Kamuro couldn't help but shiver again. Thinking about it, this guy didn't have it easy either. He met Sakanayanagi when he was young and encountered these kinds of classmates as he grew up. Aside from having a good background, his life was basically on hell mode. If it were her, she would have probably hit the reset button long ago. Wait! This guy was thriving in school, while she had to be a lackey for that woman Sakanayanagi. She was actually sitting here stupidly sympathizing with him. The flicker of empathy that had just risen in Kamuro's heart vanished instantly, and her expression soured. "So what? You're a dignified vice president now, while I'm stuck being a lackey for that woman Sakanayanagi. It's unfair, it's unfair!" "Is Masumi feeling unbalanced? Don't worry, once I become president, this vice president seat will be yours!" "Eh? But why? And how can you guarantee you'll become president?" Yuan Yuyuan put on a mysterious expression, leaned into Kamuro's ear, and whispered, "Don't be so impatient. I have my reasons for saying that. How about this... send me 50, and I'll tell you the details of my plan to usurp the throne." This infuriated Kamuro, but since she couldn't do anything to Yuan Yuyuan, she simply turned her head away. "You guy, even at a time like this, you're still messing with me." "I'm just trying to cheer you up. I was also suddenly dumped into Advanced Nurturing High School a few days before enrollment. Might as well make the best of it." First Semester: Chapter 24. Chapter 23: Could Horikita and Yuan be lovers? Since he wasn't really needed for the study session, Yuan Yuyuan decided to stay and chat idly with Kamuro. Just then, he heard a commotion nearby. It was the Class D study group. It was truly a rare sight; the hot-headed Sudo and the sharp-tongued Horikita were actually together. "Shut up! This has nothing to do with you!" Sudo roared at the high-and-mighty Horikita. In his eyes, Horikita had been acting superior from the very beginning, and now she was directly mocking him. Horikita just looked at the enraged Sudo calmly, her words merciless: "It is indeed none of my business. No matter how much you suffer, it doesn't affect me. I only feel pity. Your life up until now must have been a constant escape from anything difficult." Seeing the situation threatening to escalate into violence, Yuan Yuyuan quickly dragged Kamuro over to join the fun. Kamuro didn't mind; Katsuragi and the others were just studying anyway, and this was her own time! "You really just run your mouth, don't you? Studying is completely useless for my future!" Yuan Yuyuan nodded as if he strongly agreed; such words only sounded natural coming from the brainless Sudo. Horikita Suzune only found it absurd. She knew Sudo was physically gifted, but she hadn't expected his brain to be this simple. "Studying is useless for the future? That's interesting. I'd like to know what your basis for that statement is." "Even if I don't solve these kinds of problems, I've never been bothered by it. I'm aiming to be a professional basketball player; that's way better than being a nerd here." "No, being able to solve problems one by one is what causes changes in your life. In other words, if you studied seriously, you might be able to make your life easier. Even in basketball, for the parts that truly require hard training, you'll probably turn and run away just like you do with studying. The most serious issue is your personality, which ruins team harmony. If I were the team advisor, I would never let you become a regular player." Hearing her insult his dream, Sudo was instantly overcome with rage. He stood up, ready to grab Horikita Suzune by the collar. "Stop that." "Sudo-kun." The ones who spoke were Kushida Kikyo and Yuan Yuyuan. Kushida had intended to pull Sudo back, but Yuan Yuyuan was faster. Before she could even touch Sudo, Yuan Yuyuan had already shoved him to the ground. "How bold! To openly use violence in the library—do you have any idea who she is!" "It's you again, you persistent pest! What exactly do you want!" Are you a pig? Just ask her who she is! Yuan Yuyuan was anxious; he wanted to take the opportunity to expose the fact that Horikita Suzune was the Student Council president's sister, but he hadn't expected this idiot Sudo to miss the point entirely. Just then, Kushida spoke up from the side. "Um, may I ask what that means? Could it be that Horikita-san and Yuan-kun are lovers... I'm sorry, I misspoke." Yuan Yuyuan hadn't expected Kushida, who was known alongside Ichinose as one of the two great angels, to ask such an embarrassing question in public, but it served his purpose well enough. "Don't misunderstand. Suzune and I are innocent, but she is the younger sister of my superior. So, Redhair boy, you'd better behave yourself." Horikita Suzune didn't take it to heart either. Judging by how Yuan Yuyuan had addressed Manabu Horikita earlier, they weren't enemies, and she was happy to let Yuan Yuyuan handle it. Sudo didn't have such a strong backer, but it was clear his stubbornness was just as formidable. "Aren't you just trying to suck up to the Student Council president? You just wait, I won't let you get away with this." "Huh? Did you get something wrong? I'm the one not letting you get away with this right now. You are suspected of using violence and openly provoking the Student Council. Come on, let's go turn yourself in." "Wait, there must be some way, right, Horikita-san?" Kushida looked very worried for Sudo, then drew everyone's attention to...