"Ah!" A startled cry rang out.
Gu Yue stopped abruptly without warning, and the person following behind her was unable to dodge in time, crashing headfirst into her back.
Gu Yue reacted swiftly, turning around in an instant and taking two steps back. Her piercing gaze fixed on the uninvited guest behind her.
What came into view was a lively, adorable girl brimming with youthful energy.
Her playful pink bob framed bright blue-pink eyes that seemed to hold a sky full of stars, blinking with curiosity and liveliness.
She wore an outfit cleverly matched in pink and white. Standing there gracefully, her jade-white legs were straight and slender, gleaming softly beneath the sunlight.
Even more eye-catching was the pink-and-white thigh strap around her right leg. That distinctive accessory added a touch of fashion and playfulness to her sweet overall style.
Every movement of the pink-haired girl exuded a mischievous, quirky air, and she seemed surrounded by an atmosphere of lively cuteness.
At that moment, she was covering her nose with both hands, tears welling in her eyes. She looked as wronged as could be.
Her beautiful blue-pink eyes seemed to silently demand, Why did you suddenly stop? That hurt so much!
Seeing the clear stupidity in her eyes, Gu Yue inwardly grumbled. I thought she was someone important. She managed to get close to me without a sound—looks like I overthought it.
Her mental state probably had not fully recovered yet. Coupled with the surrounding students' chatter and all the attention directed at her, she had failed to notice someone approaching.
Otherwise, how could this silly-looking girl possibly get close to her without being noticed?
"Are you all right?" Gu Yue's expression remained calm, her tone flat and devoid of much emotion.
"Wah! I'm fine, I'm fine. It's my fault