Villain: After I died, all the heroines cried themselves to sleep.

"What? You want to duel me?"

Roger looked at the group of four good-for-nothings with suspicion.

"Who would want to duel with you?"

Rupa immediately chickened out.

Not long after the start of the semester, Roger utterly defeated the challengers from other classes. The few of them were present at the time, so naturally they wouldn't be foolish enough to challenge Roger to a duel.

Rupa turned his gaze to his companion beside him.

Kuan was tall, but unfortunately a coward. He immediately looked away, not daring to meet Lupa's gaze.

Fernan, on the other hand, acted as if it were none of his business.

In the end, Linda stepped forward and gave Roger an awkward, dry laugh.

"Rogge, actually, we have some questions we'd like to ask you."

"What is it?"

Roger was somewhat curious.

Then the four good-for-nothings looked at each other and asked mysteriously.

"How do you get along so well with the girls in your class?"

"Huh? When did I get along well with them?"

Roger was also surprised.

Aside from the Holy Sword Maiden and Princess Lingsha, his relationships with the other girls in his class are pretty average.

But then the four good-for-nothings started talking all at once.

"What are you talking about? Don't you spend all your time with those girls? Even Fiora only talks to you."

"Yeah, he gives us guys the cold shoulder, but he's all smiles and jokes around with other girls."

"He only dates girls, what a guy who values ​​women over friends."

"You must have some secrets to winning over girls. Please tell us, and we swear we'll never bother you again."

"What are you guys talking about?"

Roger rolled his eyes at the group of four and said irritably.

"What do you mean I only hang out with girls? Isn't Ira, who's always following me, a boy?"

"That guy Ira is so fussy even when he takes a shower. If he dressed up as a woman and went to a cross-dressing contest, I would believe him."

"What about the Third Prince? I've had quite a few teasing and chats with him."

"That's because the Third Prince is approachable, and you're actually using him as a shield—that's an act of overstepping your bounds."

"You've said everything, good and bad, haven't you?"

"Rogge, stop playing dumb. We're begging you, please tell us the secret to being popular!"

"..."

Roger gave the four good-for-nothings a long look; their eyes were full of pleading.

Would you be willing to give up your self-esteem just to be popular with girls?

What a bunch of sexually repressed bastards.

Roger stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, and muttered to himself with some uncertainty.

"You ask me why I'm so popular, and I'm not really sure, but if you ask me how I interact with girls, then I can answer that."

"How did you get along?"

The four good-for-nothings immediately swarmed over with their eyes shining.

"Don't come any closer, get the hell out of here."

Roger shoved the four good-for-nothings aside with a look of disgust, and then said...

"If I had to put it in words, it would probably be that I have no other thoughts in mind, I'm just straightforward and say what's on my mind."

Whether it was Princess Lingsa, the Holy Sword Maiden, or Julie and Maya, Rogge's first encounters with them all started with speaking frankly.

"this one?"

The four good-for-nothings had disbelief written all over their faces.

"What else do you want? Believe it or not."

Roger shrugged and curled his lip.

"...Okay, we'll give it a try then."

The four good-for-nothings looked at each other and left with some skepticism.

I wonder what kind of mischief they're up to.

……

Just two days later, Roger was cornered in the corridor by the four good-for-nothings again.

"So you guys really do want to fight me!"

"You're the one who tricked us, you lying bastard!"

The four good-for-nothings gritted their teeth and berated Roger, looking like they were ready to fight him to the death.

After a brief standoff, they told Roger what had happened after that day.

It turns out that these past two days they've been following the secret Roger gave them, imitating Roger's straightforward approach, and going to chat up the girls in their class.

Unsurprisingly, he was rejected.

They tried it several times, refusing to believe it.

Without exception.

completely annihilated.

When approached by them, the girls were baffled and reacted with extreme resistance.

Just listening to their stories and imagining the scenes of their rejections made Roger so embarrassed he almost wanted to tear the Royal Academy out of his wits.

That's terrible.

"Liar! Liar!"

"But I've always done it this way! How could I have lied to you?"

"If you're not lying to us, then prove it now and give us a demonstration!"

"...Fine! Prove it then!"

Roger felt a little insecure, but his competitive spirit kicked in, and he chose to remain defiant.

It's not like we haven't failed before; the worst that can happen is that we lose face a little.

So, at the insistence of the four good-for-nothings, Roger walked into the classroom with a death wish.

He approached a girl in the class in front of everyone.

This girl appears petite, yet has unusually large features and a very introverted personality, making her the most difficult type to deal with.

The four good-for-nothings are clearly trying to screw over Rogge.

Since things had come to this point, Roger had no choice but to steel himself.

I tapped on the other person's desktop.

"Hey, Ayane, what's with staying here all day by yourself? How about we go out for dinner and a walk tonight?"

"what……"

Ayane's body trembled violently, and she looked up at Roger.

Their eyes met for a moment, and a blush rose to Caiyin's face at a visible speed, turning her ears bright red.

She lowered her head shyly, fiddling with her fingers under her chest.

"Okay, okay... Um, thank you, Roger, classmate..."

"Huh?"

Roger was a little confused.

Why thank him? Does that mean he agreed?

He was prepared to be rejected...

Roger scratched his head, completely baffled, and went back to the hallway outside.

The four good-for-nothings immediately came over to ask questions.

"How is it?"

"What else can we do? She... probably agreed... right?"

Rogge glanced to the side.

"Huh? Why? How could this be? This is impossible!"

The four good-for-nothings clutched their heads in disbelief.

They tried to strike up a conversation with Ayane like Roger did, but they were all quietly rejected by her!

Why would they agree if it were Rogge?

Just then, a voice came from the side.

"What have you guys been doing here these past few days?"

Julie walked over curiously to join in the fun, her gaze sweeping around before settling on Roger.

"We didn't talk about anything...hehe..."

The four good-for-nothings stammered and tried to cover it up, while simultaneously giving Roger a series of meaningful glances.

Roger pretended not to see it and recounted the whole story from beginning to end.

"Actually, it's these guys who asked me for the secret to being popular with girls..."

"Huh? Hahahaha..."

Julie burst out laughing on the spot after hearing this.

She laughed for a while before wiping away the tears that had welled up in her eyes and giving everyone a meaningful look.

"What? So that's why you guys go around hitting on girls. Why don't you just ask me? I'm a girl, I'm the one who has the most to say about this."

Do you know why?

Roger raised his eyebrows slightly.

"So, what's the secret to being popular with girls?"

The four good-for-nothings didn't care about anything else and immediately asked Julie for advice.

"Well, since you've asked so sincerely, I'll reluctantly tell you."

Julie shook her head, then suddenly pointed at Roger, saying confidently.

"The most important reason why Roger is able to successfully pick up girls and is popular with them is—"

"Yes……"

Everyone, including Roger, stared intently at Julie.

Julie didn't keep them waiting long, and confidently gave her answer the next second.

"He's handsome! And the kind of handsome that girls find incredibly attractive!"

"..."

Click.

Everyone was petrified.

It cracked open.

But Julie continued calmly.

"Of course, being handsome is just the basics. Roger is not only handsome, but he also has a slightly mischievous personality. He's willing to play around with girls, but he knows when to stop and won't go too far."

"Then, when it comes to crucial moments, this guy will show his reliable side, giving girls a strong sense of security."

"If I can't find a good marriage partner in the future, I might be willing to settle for him."

What does "making do" mean?

Roger was so angry he laughed.

So you're treating yourself as a backup option, huh?

"Don't underestimate me! Even if you wanted to be with me, I'd have to think carefully about how to refuse. After all, there are probably countless people in different worlds who like me!"

"Several worlds? Your way of speaking is as exaggerated as ever."

Julie scoffed dismissively.

Now let's look at the four good-for-nothings.

Having heard Julie's explanation, they glared at Roger, their eyes burning with jealousy.

It almost burned away my eyes.

"What are you planning now?"

"You despicable enemy of men! We're breaking off all ties with you!"

The four good-for-nothings shouted in despair and ran away in tears.

"nerve."

Roger was both amused and exasperated.

They had never even made friends, so how could they have broken off relations?

……

After this little incident, Roger actually went out to dinner with Ayane and then took a walk along the river.

After all, it was my idea to ask them out, so it's never right to stand them up.

Roger knew that Ayane was introverted, so he deliberately chose a time and place with few people and did not try to find topics to talk about.

It focuses on providing silent companionship.

And it was in that one night that...

[Ayane's affection for you has exceeded the threshold.]

You have made the acquaintance of your seventh Royal Academy student.

The result was surprisingly good.

As for the cost...

In broad daylight.

"Hey, you idiot, what kind of look is that?"

"Don't call me an idiot! And I don't talk to frivolous guys who just hit on me. Humph!"

"..."

It's late at night.

"Are you planning to use this pot of culinary monstrosity to poison the remnants of the sinful race? I guarantee he'll be terrified."

"..."

"Hey, stop adding salt! Any more and it'll really reach a lethal dose!"

After a long time, the incident finally calmed down, and then some time passed.

The four good-for-nothings who shouted that they would break off their friendship with Roger actually grew closer to him because of this incident.

They were eventually certified by the system and became four more classmates of Roger.

Followed by.

Before we knew it, the end of the semester had quietly arrived.