After my triumphs and defeats, I created multiple aliases across countless worlds.

She was even prepared in her heart to say that Bai Ye would continue to pursue him.

But after hearing what Bai Ye said, she immediately didn't know what to say.

Bai Ye actually gave him the choice.

What should I do if I'm in charge?

She was also a little conflicted for a moment.

Although she knew she couldn't give Bai Ye a specific choice, she actually wanted to suggest that they just let it go, since he had already been rejected.

That really does count as selfishness.

Can't I be a little selfish?

Emotions are inherently selfish.

Besides, this wasn't her fault. Since Kasumigaoka Utaha and the others had already given up, regardless of whether it was because of the reasons she had mentioned before—that Byakuya had too many suitors, making her feel insecure or something else—she didn't care.

In short, no matter what the reasons are, the result is actually the same.

Since they had completely rejected Bai Ye.

This also meant that the relationship between the two sides had come to a complete end.

So, deep down, Hiratsuka Shizuka actually hoped that Byakuya wouldn't pursue him.

But I can't say those words out loud.

She also understood that once she said it, the nature of the situation would be completely different.

"I think you can persevere a little longer. After all, so much time has passed. You can't just give up now."

As she spoke, Hiratsuka Shizuka unconsciously gripped the sheets tightly under the covers, clearly indicating that she was somewhat displeased when she said those words.

I didn't want to say this in the first place, but I have to say it this way, which doesn't suit my own wishes at all.

The more I think about it, the more uncomfortable I feel.

But she could only keep her pain inside. At this moment, Hiratsuka Shizuka seemed to understand those who couldn't have the love they wanted.

At this moment, I was particularly able to empathize with the victim.

Even though he likes the other person, he insists on letting them pursue other girls.

It's really strange that I would say something like that...

Hiratsuka Shizuka murmured to herself, feeling that this was different from her former self. Could this be love?

Hiratsuka Shizuka never imagined that one day her lifestyle would be completely disrupted.

She had thought that perhaps she would fall in love, get married, and have her own children.

But all of this comes with prerequisites.

That means you need someone who is willing to accept everything about you, including your temper and so on.

I will not change. I have been this way since I was a child. If Aya changes herself because of love, it would indeed be very strange.

Therefore, Hiratsuka Shizuka has always believed that she will not change, nor is it possible for her to change.

However, after getting to know Byakuya, Hiratsuka Shizuya found that her bottom line seemed to be constantly being crossed.

It seems like I'm becoming less and less like myself.

This also instilled a sense of fear in Hiratsuka Shizuka, who remained unchanged and had her own independent thoughts.

She really does seem to have become someone else. Can love really turn a person into this?

She didn't know...

But in her view, this might be a good change or it might be a bad one. However, she seems willing to accept this change, unlike before when she was completely unwilling to change anything else.

"Actually, I gave up after being rejected last time."

Bai Ye chuckled as he spoke, then looked seriously at Hiratsuka Shizuka and teased, "Shizuka is really quite cute. She clearly wants me to give up, but she still wants me to continue. So, is Shizuka just being hypocritical?"

Even though she didn't want to continue, she was also determined not to give up easily.

Is it because you don't want to affect the image you have of yourself?

Thinking about it, it doesn't seem impossible, but this situation is really interesting.

As expected of Hiratsuka Shizuka...

They're quite adept at saying one thing and meaning another.

Upon hearing what Byakuya said, Hiratsuka Shizuka immediately became furious.

At the same time, a sense of shame and indignation also arose in my heart.

Although she could tolerate being teased, she couldn't tolerate Bai Ye seeing through her intentions.

She was saying one thing but meaning another.

But it wasn't my fault.

What else could I say?

Thinking of this, she sat up abruptly, then straddled Bai Ye and looked down at him, saying, "Let me tell you, now is not the time to talk to me. If you piss me off, you're in for a world of trouble!"

Hiratsuka Shizuka's heart was beating very fast.

But at this moment, she was unusually calm, as if she knew what she was going to do.

There seemed to be an ambiguous relationship between the two, and Byakuya didn't seem to resist it, which gave Hiratsuka Shizuka some confidence.

At least at this moment, Bai Ye did not reject him.

"Really?"

Bai Ye's nonchalant attitude infuriated her, but she didn't know what to do.

He muttered something, then looked at Bai Ye very seriously and said, "Just give me your answer before summer vacation, otherwise I'll take it as you giving up. But now... I'll show you what I'm capable of!!"

As she spoke, Hiratsuka Shizuka got up, picked up a hair tie, and put her hair up in a bun.

Although I always feel that if things continue like this, we might not be able to make it to the end.

But she also knew she couldn't calm down; she was really going crazy.

Moreover, as long as she doesn't take that step, she remembers Yang Nai's words: to let Bai Ye taste the sweetness, but not to completely give herself away and thus lose the initiative.

Chapter 248 - Can I do this at school from now on?

"Xiaojing, can I use your mouthwash cup?"

"for you."

Hiratsuka Shizuka handed the mouthwash cup to Byakuya, then gave him a strange look, but nothing more.

She was originally looking directly at Bai Ye, but later she turned her back to him.

Although there was a different feeling between them now, Hiratsuka Shizuka also understood that there seemed to be something more between them that she couldn't quite explain.

Before, I didn't have much confidence, but now I have a lot more.

"By the way, are you really not planning to come to school anymore?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka asked a question as if nothing had happened.

Actually, at this moment, she felt a little empty inside.

If Bai Ye doesn't come after this, what should I do here?

Although that's how it's always been done.

But after breaking through that barrier...

Deep down, she felt the same way other girls do—wanting to see the person they like every day.

If she doesn't have much time to see it, it can be quite agonizing for her.

"I might go when I have time, but I can't guarantee it."

He was actually fine and could have gone over there if he didn't leave, but Bai Ye generally didn't really want to go.

He suddenly thought of a question.

She then gave Hiratsuka Shizuka a strange look, and immediately understood, glaring at her: "Don't get any ideas, you little rascal! I'm telling you to go back to school and study!"

She knew very well that Bai Ye's look just now clearly showed the expression of a seasoned veteran. Hiratsuka Shizuka was no little girl, so how could she not know? Besides, she also watched movies regularly.

He naturally knew that at this moment, he and Bai Ye seemed to be following the same path as in the movies.

I had seen Hiratsuka Shizuka before, but I never imagined that I would be like the character in the movie.

I have a feeling that if things continue to go this way, things will probably turn out just like in the movies at school.

Office, infirmary, equipment room, rooftop after school...

and many more! ! ! !

I can't keep thinking like this!