Whose youth romance story begins with a witch's trial?!

Before Chang Rong could finish her rant, Xi Luo grabbed her, her veins bulging, and lifted her high in the air, mimicking a grip strength meter.

"You've been playing the good cop and pretending to be the nice guy since the beginning, and now Noah's mind is filled with nothing but his father's twisted thoughts. Isn't that all because of you?! Show some self-awareness!!"

Hero, who was already furious, turned completely red-faced. It is said that if a son is not taught, it is the father's fault. Noah has become like this, and the root cause is indeed his cheap father, Chang Rong!

"I'm sorry to have troubled you..."

Seeing Hiro's red-hot warning, Chang Rong could only lower her head and apologize quietly, admitting that her teaching and nurturing abilities were just as poor as her child's mother's, a level that could only be described as tragic.

"—"

When Hiro saw the white-haired boy in front of him, who looked so honest, simple, and soft, he was momentarily stunned.

The very next second:

"Isn't this still trying to seduce me?!"

"Way^q^!?"

Just minutes ago, Xiluo was puzzled as to why there were always big and small fan-related incidents happening around Chang Rong. A few minutes later, she did the exact same thing to Chang Rong.

What sets the Disciplinary Committee member apart from the others is probably that before he pounces with a roar, he presents the facts first. For example, he might shout something like, "It's all because of you, you shameless idiot rabbit, that you've been seducing me!" to justify his fangirling behavior before activating his hunting stance and pouncing on him.

After a heated karate exchange, Hirona's sanity, which had been frequently disrupted, finally returned to her account. She coughed awkwardly twice to indicate that her key bindings had been tampered with and didn't count, then pretended to inquire about Chang Rong's experiences so far that day.

"Well... it's actually not bad. Everyone cares about me and cheered me on in their own ways before the ceremony started. I'm really happy and touched."

Chang Rong smiled and responded, making no mention of how she almost got taken advantage of by Noah An'an, how she was indeed taken advantage of by the Black Sisters, or the fact that she had taken advantage of Mag.

If the witches in front of him were Milia, Arisa, and Coco, Chang Rong would probably tell them all about his tumultuous journey, all the absurdities and bitter tears he had shed, and then, like a Sigma man, he would snuggle into their arms for solace.

But the witch in front of me right now is Hiro. If I were to tell her those things, she would first severely condemn everyone's treacherous act of running away, and then say things like, "Anyway, others have already done it, so it won't make a difference if I'm one more," while she'd be ready to pee into my rabbit hole.

"As long as the others don't mess around... Although I feel that Arisa's suggestion will most likely be used by some people, everyone's desire to do something for you is genuine."

Hiro sighed softly, then gave the white-haired boy in front of him a faint smile. When they met those ruby-like eyes, Chang Rong's cheeks gradually curved into a happy smile.

"Now that things have come to this, I will no longer say anything willful like, 'Do I really deserve to receive everyone's love?' It's the end now, and we will definitely complete the ceremony successfully and leave this island with Xiaoxue."

Chang Rong's tone was very firm. He had already felt the bond that the prospective witches had for him, and he clearly recognized how precious this bond was.

What I should do is not repeatedly ask myself, 'Can I really take everyone's kindness for granted?' Instead, I should try my best to respond to everyone's kindness so that everyone can leave together with a smile.

But speaking of Xiaoxue...

Thinking of the trouble that Mag had stirred up to fan the flames, Chang Rong's resolute gaze waned in less than five seconds.

"By the way, Hiro, um... I heard from Mag that you guys are planning to play a little prank on Xiaoxue during the ceremony, uh...?"

"Marg told you about it," Hiro blinked and asked curiously.

"Although I didn't find out from Mag—anyway, what are your thoughts on Xiaoxue, Hiro?"

Chang Rong straightened her clothes and strolled with Xiluo through the castle corridors, asking Xiluo about her other best friend's attitude.

“That guy… Hah, to be honest, I’m conflicted too. Normally, considering my role as Tsukishiro Yuki’s (that is, Sato Yuki’s) companion, I should have stopped Mag’s plan. The ritual itself is full of uncertainty, and from any perspective, I shouldn’t have created unnecessary ‘confrontation’ with the Great Witch.”

Hiro pinched the tip of his nose with his fingers, his tone unusually hesitant.

"But as everyone says, even if Xiaoxue is my companion, I cannot tolerate what she did to you."

The Japanese woman in front of him looked at Chang Rong and revealed the same resolute look in her eyes as Chang Rong had just done.

"Hero—"

"The hatred between the Great Witch and humans is something that 'Nikaido Hiro' has no right to interfere with or comment on, simply because of his identity. This history is too heavy, and even the original source is full of mysteries. I have no right to judge Koyuki's revenge and obsession."

"But in our relationship, as your girlfriend, this idiot rabbit, I still have plenty of right to refute her. That stupid Xiaoxue was wrong, terribly wrong, ridiculously wrong, not a single bit right."

“No matter her suffering or revenge, it is not a reason to involve you. Although the ritual itself is important, and the existence of the Great Witch is the most important factor in whether we can leave Witch Island, we will never give up on this ‘sanction’ against her.”

"I see..." Chang Rong, who wanted to say something, swallowed her throat and did not refute after seeing Xi Luo's serious and earnest appearance.

He had already sensed the awareness of Hiro and the others. Rather, Chang Rong felt quite pleased to see everyone taking such actions for him.

"As for the method of punishment—well, when you see Xiaoxue, thank her properly. Thank you for losing such a big rabbit, and for us finding it. Don't worry, Xiaoxue, although Chang Rong's entire body is now in our shape, if you hadn't let go in the first place, where would we have gotten this chance? As repayment, you'll just stand by and watch Chang Rong groan and cry your heart out, becoming a desperate miner—"

"Don't do that, the world will be destroyed!!!"

Chang Rong hurriedly interrupted Hiro's 'rehearsal of punishment'. If she really caused such a scene during the ceremony, it wouldn't just be a question of whether she could leave Witch Island, but whether Witch Island could even exist!

Everything has two sides. While enjoying the various behaviors the girls display in their struggle for him, one must also bear the risk that the witches might accidentally blow up the earth while fighting for him.

"By the way...aren't I the King of Witch Island today? Hiro, you should be able to grant me one wish, right?"

Chang Rong quickly interrupted Xi Luo, trying to change the subject and prevent her from devising an even more hate-inducing MVP settlement declaration. At the same time, she kept thinking about how to handle the foreseeable friction between Xiao Xue and the prospective witches.

Judging from the current situation, everyone is indeed outraged by Xiaoxue's green worm behavior. They are all eager to fight not only to compete for the rightful place, but also to give the Great Witch a strong show of force and assert their ownership.

Hiro, who should have been Xiaoxue's closest comrade-in-arms, has transformed into the leader of the "Anti-Great Witch Alliance." At this point, it seems there are no normal people left... Witch Island is left with only the radicals who believe "Xiaoxue must be taught a lesson" and the conservatives who think "just teaching her a lesson is too conservative and not enough!"

^q^ What to do... It's difficult. Does this really mean we have no choice but to use that plan, "Witch's Twilight"? But if we do that, I'm afraid my own (little brother's) will be completely ruined...

Chang Rong's expression was grave. His brief conversation with Hiro had made him realize the irreconcilable divide between the veteran witch and the newly minted teenage witch. If he wanted to stop humanity's "Fly to the Sky/Orange Juice Completion Plan," he might have to be forced to make some sacrifices.

“Yes, that’s right. Since everyone has agreed to Arisa’s proposal, then there is an obligation to fulfill it. Tell me, Chang Rong, what is your wish? I will grant it unconditionally for today only.”

On the other side, after hearing Chang Rong's words, Hiro pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement to Chang Rong's request.

"Of course... I'm not saying I'll never satisfy you again, but you idiot rabbit, you have to behave correctly from now on before I'll continue to satisfy your desires—oh, occasionally using backup funds on credit isn't out of the question, of course I'll charge interest—hmm, a few interest-free periods are actually possible..."

After speaking, Hiro realized that his tone might have been a bit harsh, so he awkwardly and shyly tried to make amends. He was no longer the guy who used to shout "Witches must die!" or "Domo Witch Slayerdesu!" at the drop of a hat. He could now respond to the silly rabbit's appropriate coquettish requests.

"Is that okay? In that case, my wish is actually very simple—Hiro, could you wear these cat ears and make a meowing gesture?"

"……what?"

Upon hearing Chang Rong's "wish," Nikaido Hiro blinked, her eyes widening as she stared intently at the cat ears that Chang Rong had pulled out of nowhere.

"I've seen Emma and Léa in dog-ear mode before, as well as Nanoha Kaori in cat-ear mode, and Coco-chan, who always wears cat-ear decorative headphones—but thinking about it carefully, Heero, you really do suit it better!"

"what!?"

"That's right, that's right! You're already breathing even before you've put on the cat ears! Hiro, you're definitely catgirl material!"

Chang Rong looked excited. His mysterious little play with Emma earlier seemed to have awakened his Pokémon trainer instincts in his bloodline.

"You idiot rabbit, you're really Asakusa—tsk, I know."

Just as Hiro was about to lose his temper, the thought that the boy in front of him would be standing alone in the middle of a battlefield where life and death were almost certain tomorrow made him feel a little better.

As the saying goes, respect for the dead is paramount. We're already here. He was just a child.

Nikaido Hiro reluctantly took the cat ears with a frown, fiddled with them for a while, and mentally prepared himself before awkwardly putting them on his head.

"Mia... Meow—"

Hiro's life motto is: either don't do it, or do it seriously. The moment she put on the pair of black, fluffy cat ear headbands, the black-haired girl with red highlights slowly raised her hands in front of her, her wrists slightly hooked, making a cat-like fist with her white AUV gloves. At the same time, blushing, she slowly let out an incredibly cute cat-like meow in a slightly trembling voice.

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"Bliss—"

Crimson liquid gushed from Chang Rong's nostrils. He tremblingly gave a thumbs-up, then fell straight to the ground, his left index finger pointing defiantly forward, striking a sacred pose of never admitting defeat and never stopping before passing away.

"...No, it doesn't have to be such a big reaction!" Hiro's cheeks turned even redder at Chang Rong's reaction, and she even seemed a little at a loss.

Thinking about it carefully, Chang Rong had hardly ever seen Hiro in a 'soft and gentle' state.

The first time I met him was in the solitary confinement cell, but at that time I was still in a daze because of Coco's execution and had no energy to pay attention to Hero.

The second time was in the infirmary late at night, where she and Hiro opened their hearts to each other and confirmed their feelings, but it was more like she had slept with him into a soft and cuddly state...

At this moment, the catgirl Shiro is an even more precious and rare limited edition than the 'Yamato Nadeshiko Shiro'.

"Chang Rong? Hmm, I really can't do anything with you... Oh well, I guess I'll just have to make do while it's still hot—"

"Waaah, I'm fine, I'm fine! Just kidding! Don't imitate Hakimi's practical habit of recovering energy while it's hot!"

Seeing that Hiro was about to take off her clothes while she was still warm, Chang Rong could only quickly jump up. Sure enough, a one-of-a-kind character is a one-of-a-kind character. The gentle catgirl from just a moment ago had vanished, and the one standing in front of Chang Rong had become the disciplinary committee member Yamato Nadeshiko-sama he knew best.

but……

I like Hero no matter what kind of person he is.

"Hey, Hiro, can't you really discuss this with the others and not immediately switch to battle stance when you see Xiaoxue...?"

"No way, we also have things we absolutely cannot back down on, Chang Rong."

"Then how about you two at least wait until I leave before you fight again—"

"You're our weapon in lane, where are you planning to go?"

“^q^ Oh dear…”

Even though this is Hiro, who is determined to start a war with Xiaoxue, I still really like him.

Of course, the price might be that I might never see the sun rise the day after tomorrow again...

In any case, at least I met the gentle catgirl Hiro today. Even if I die, it'll be worth it!!!

To Chang Rong's surprise, after fulfilling her wish, Hiro parted ways quite decisively and did not do anything further outrageous, nor did she display the same stubbornness she showed during the witch's trial.

However, the more Chang Rong watched her, the less confident she became.

What will our witch resurrection ritual become... (choking up)?

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Thanks to Chenguang Moxin for the helpful tip!

Thanks to Yue Liuyun for the treat!

Volume 1: Taking leave at the beginning of the month to adjust my biological clock, and by the way, wishing all my dear readers a happy Children's Day.

At the beginning of the month, I routinely take leave to adjust my biological clock. By the way, I wish all my fellow adults a happy Children's Day!

Children's Day is for children, please don't get it wrong!

On another note, it seems the college entrance exam is just around the corner, and I'm seriously considering whether I should ride my bicycle to a nearby exam center on the day of the exam to relive my lost youth.

Will this behavior lead to being taken away as a suspicious person?

Volume 1: 302. Take it off, President (No mercy)

Wild Shirley Tachibana suddenly appeared!

Chang Rong, who was wandering in the castle corridor, was attracted by a mysterious 'AAO!' sound that suddenly rang in his ears. When he came to his senses, a blue-haired girl wearing a black baseball cap and holding a magnifying glass of unknown meaning appeared in front of him.