My deskmate is actually my yandere reader.

There were six of them in total, a man and a woman in one team, all dressed in formal attire.

The passionate and unrestrained music flowed through the venue, captivating the hearts of every audience member and eliciting cheers from them.

The dance moves of the men and women on stage were in sync with the music, unrestrained and wild, constantly swaying and twisting.

"Is this Latin dance?"

Kurose Izumi watched with great interest and recognized the dance.

After the song ended, the dance team performed a 360-degree spin as their final bow.

They spun around and around, countless times, before finally stopping and bowing in greeting.

Loud applause and cheers erupted from the audience.

After one program after another, it was ten o'clock. According to the "School Festival Activity Handbook", there were two stage plays scheduled for this time slot.

"Next up is the Romeo and Juliet stage play, it sounds really interesting," Izumi Kurose whispered to the person next to her, her face full of anticipation.

As soon as he finished speaking, the neon lights on the stage, which had been turned off beforehand, suddenly lit up, revealing their true appearance!

On the stage, a cardboard castle about half the size of the stage, along with several trees, had appeared out of nowhere.

"Pfft... This tree is hilarious!" Kurose Izumi couldn't help but laugh the moment she looked at the stage.

Those trees were actually people dressed up in costumes, each holding two tree branches.

If that were all, it would be normal. What's abnormal is that one tree has shown its face!

The other plants all turned their backs, except for one that faced the audience.

"What a mistake," Shiraishi Chiren chuckled, covering her mouth with her hand, finding the lone tree somewhat comical.

The others thought so too, and they all burst out laughing.

But despite the laughter, the stage play must continue.

A man wearing an English aristocratic uniform with a sword at his waist walked out from one side.

She is Romeo.

"Oh Romeo, why are you Romeo?"

“Deny your father, abandon your name! Perhaps you are unwilling to do so, then just be my lover, and I will no longer wish to be called Capulet.”

As the story unfolds, the actress playing Juliet stands at the castle window, calling out to Romeo.

This is one of the climaxes of the plot, and everyone holds their breath, immersed in the tense atmosphere created by the stage play.

"Juliet's lines elevate this story."

With a sigh, Kurose Izumi said, "I still remember the reading comprehension I did when I first read this book."

Actually, he didn't understand at first why names were so important. It had to be emphasized several times.

If it were in this day and age, it certainly wouldn't be that important.

However, in the story of Romeo and Juliet, the era was still a feudal society, and the names of nobles represented status and position.

Juliet is worthless if she abandons the Capulet name.

Therefore, her courage and determination in love cannot help but strike the reader's heart through the pages of her book.

"What a tragic love story."

Shiraishi Chiren delivered her remarks softly, but her expression and eyes remained indifferent, showing no sign of her deep immersion.

She has experienced many breakups and reconciliations in love, so watching this stage play now probably doesn't evoke any feelings in her.

On stage, the plot continued to unfold, and soon it came to an end.

The stage was surrounded by roses, and a tomb stood among them.

At the grave, Romeo embraced Juliet, delivered his lines, and then committed suicide by poisoning himself.

At that moment, the stage lights went out, and when they came back on, Juliet was holding Romeo.

She looked at Romeo with his eyes closed and complained that he hadn't left her a portion of the poison.

Then, she drew Romeo's sword and committed suicide out of love.

And that's the end of the story.

Finally, all the performers came to the front of the stage and bowed in respect.

"That's great! Girls are so great together!"

"Ah~ the scent of citrus!"

Amidst thunderous applause, a few unusually excited lines were interspersed.

In this performance, both the male and female leads are girls, probably because there are scenes involving kissing or intimate contact.

For example, in the final scene where they commit suicide together, Romeo kisses Juliet.

At that moment, the entire stadium erupted in screams and cheers.

171. Miss Shiraishi's Dog

The next event is the stage play "The Festival of Raw Peeling".

Accompanied by the sound of a shamisen being strummed and eerie shouts, a 'demon' wearing a red demon mask, a straw raincoat and a grass skirt, and carrying a wooden bucket and a knife appeared!

"Where are you going to find a crying child?"

Are there any children who don't listen to their parents?

"Are there any lazy, good-for-nothing wives left?"

He shouted threats while dancing, putting on a show with all his might.

"No! Mr. Ghost, please leave!"

Unfortunately, whether it was his comical actions or the extremely funny background music, the audience felt no fear, but instead burst into laughter.

"Haha, this is really interesting!"

Kurose Izumi slapped his thigh hard and laughed out loud, feeling that the trip was worthwhile.

He then turned his head to look at Shiraishi Chiren, only to find that there was no smile on her face.

So he couldn't help but ask, "Sakura, isn't it funny? I think he's hilarious!"

"It feels a bit lacking. If Izumi jumped up there, I would definitely laugh a lot." Shiraishi Chiren shook her head and explained with a smile.

"Then forget it, I'm not used to performing in crowded places."

"Hmph, I've had this experience before."

"The past is the past, the present is the present."

Kurose Izumi waved her hand, resolutely refusing.

Anyway, Shiraishi Chiren was probably just joking.

No matter what, it's impossible to make him dress like that and perform in such an exaggerated way.

"That's such a pity. Izumi used to spoil me and listen to me." Shiraishi Chiren said, her voice full of grievance.

Although Izumi Kurose knew that Chire Shiraishi was putting on an act, she still went along with her and said, "That won't do. Change your request, and I'll definitely agree to it!"

"Really?"

Shiraishi Chiren laughed instantly, her tone full of anticipation.

Looking at her like that, how could she possibly feel wronged?!

'Oh no!'

Upon seeing this, Kurose Izumi felt an extremely strong sense of foreboding.

"Izumi, you're making an interesting face." Shiraishi Chiren chuckled. "Don't worry, my request won't be unreasonable, it's just a sentence."

"Oh, it's just a sentence..."

Upon hearing this, Kurose Izumi breathed a sigh of relief, but in the next instant, his eyes were filled with disbelief.

Shiraishi Chiren pressed her cherry lips to Kurose Izumi's ear and whispered, "That sentence is... I want to be Shiraishi-san's dog."

That statement is just so wickedly funny!

Ever since I heard it in Karuizawa, I've wanted to hear it again.

"Wh-what?!"

Kurose Izumi stared incredulously at Shiraishi Chiren's smiling face, completely bewildered.

"Really, do you really want to tell me?"

He hesitated for a moment, but it wasn't that he couldn't speak even if he died.

It was just a joke, not a real one. Besides, this dog isn't even a dog.

Moreover, I've already said it once before.

"Yes, really? Tell me quickly." Shiraishi Chiren nodded with a smile, her face full of anticipation, and her heart couldn't help but race.

She couldn't imagine whether she would be able to resist if Kurose Izumi actually said those words in her ear.

"Okay, fine, I'll say it once."

Kurose Izumi nervously swallowed, glanced around, and whispered in her ear, "I... I want to be Shiraishi Chire's dog."

His voice trembled slightly due to nervousness, and it also became a little hoarse, which gave it a unique charm.

As expected, Shiraishi Chiren trembled, and her face turned noticeably red in the dim light.

"it is good."

She lowered her head and softly agreed.

She looks so shy!

'What's going on? My girlfriend has suddenly become so cute!'