My anime/manga fandom can't be that lazy.

hum...

Dongfang Bai suddenly felt his phone vibrate. Someone had sent him a message. Luckily, he hadn't turned off his phone in case someone called. Upon closer inspection, he was surprised to see that it was... Yukino!?

Yukino actually took the initiative to send me a message. You know, she's the kind of tsundere who won't take the initiative unless I contact her, although she's not as tsundere as Eriri.

Eriri is practically radiating an aura of tsundere...

Logically speaking, this kind of character is the easiest to romance in anime or visual novels, but I wonder if that's true in real life.

Are you free next Saturday?

The message Yukino sent seemed a bit ambiguous, and Dongfang Bai's first thought was that Yukino wanted to talk to him about something next week.

[If you're free, could you come with me to buy something?]

A date invitation...! It's actually a date invitation!

Dongfang Bai was struck dumb. Yukino Yukinoshita, Yukinoshita! She actually, actually asked him out on a date! Why are there so many strange things happening to her today? It's too much...!

It's unusual today. Several things that would never happen normally have occurred all at once.

Dongfang Bai gently pinched his arm; it hurt a little. It wasn't a dream after all. So what exactly was going on today…?

"Cough cough..."

Dongfang Bai suddenly realized that since it wasn't a dream, he should agree quickly. He would be going to a training camp with the four members of the Light Music Club next Sunday for a few days. After the midterm exams, they would have a short holiday, and he would have plenty of time on Saturday.

[No problem? When and where should we meet?]

I will let you know when the time comes.

Yukino replied to the message very quickly, and then there was no further response. It seems that she had mustered a lot of courage to take the initiative to invite her on a date.

Although I don't know if it counts as a real date, if a boy and a girl agree to go shopping together, it definitely seems like a date.

What are you laughing at?

A sudden sound from behind made Dongfang Bai pause. He turned around and his brows furrowed deeply. Then he abruptly turned his head away, sensing that something was amiss.

There must be something wrong with how I'm looking at it.

Dongfang Bai rubbed his eyes and looked towards the doorway again.

There stood a beautiful girl with shimmering gold hair. Her long, smooth, flowing golden hair cascaded down her chest and back without a single strand sticking out.

Her blue eyes were as bright as the ocean, completely different from her previous dull eyes—it was like night and day.

She seemed to be bathed in a divine light, radiating a dazzling, enigmatic glow even in the darkness of night. With her snow-white wings and halo, no one could compare to her as an angel.

But this person... if I'm not mistaken, is Gabriel.

No way...

"Why are you looking at me like that? Tsk, this outfit is such a hassle to put on."

Gabriel was like a quiet angel when she didn't speak, but the moment she clicked her tongue, her true nature was exposed, and the holy light around her disappeared as if it had fled. She pouted and tugged at her black pleated skirt.

"Don't talk!"

Dongfang Bai grabbed Gabriel's shoulder, seemingly trying to call back the Gabriel from before, but it was impossible no matter what.

He had long known that Gabrielle looked completely different when she dressed up and when she was lazy and addicted to the internet, but he hadn't expected the change to be so drastic. Although he was a little surprised, the contrast was quite endearing.

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Chapter Twenty-Four: This is what a beautiful girl is like! [Please subscribe automatically]

"Nothing, I was just thinking about what could possibly cause such a drastic change in a person?"

Dongfang Bai slowly turned around, looked up at the sky, and gazed at it at a 45-degree angle, as if he were contemplating life.

"Alright, let's get ready to go. It's getting late."

Gabriel glanced at the time; it was almost six o'clock, which was indeed getting late, so she should hurry up and visit her teacher.

"But all you're calling dressing up is flipping your hair."

Gabriel glanced at Dongfang Bai beside her. His appearance hadn't changed much, except for a different hairstyle. Could he really get away with that from the teacher?

"It should be fine."

Dongfang Bai smiled, and Gabriel nodded as if she understood his reply. She led the way, and Dongfang Bai sighed as he looked at her attire.

This is what a beautiful girl should be like.

Gabriel is now a true beauty, with long, smooth, golden hair without a single frizzy strand, completely different from the lazy Gabriel who used to stay at home. Back then, Gabriel's hair was messy and she never combed it properly.

Now that she's dressed up properly, she looks completely different.

"Speaking of which, where are your parents?"

Dongfang Bai asked a question on purpose. He already knew that Gabriel was an angel, but she kept her identity a secret from humans, so she couldn't possibly tell Dongfang Bai that her parents were not in the human world.

"Well... they have business abroad, so I'm living here alone now."

Dongfang Bai nodded. Gabriel's excuse was really a load of rubbish; only a teacher would believe it...

"So what kind of person is your homeroom teacher?"

Dongfang Bai planned to ask beforehand, as it would be terrible if it was an acquaintance. He knew several homeroom teachers, such as Kirisu Mafuyu and Yamanaka Sawako, who would definitely recognize him at a glance.

If he were recognized by an acquaintance as Gabriel's 'brother' in the past, he would be exposed instantly, and then not only Gabriel, but he himself would be doomed.

"Ah, he's a bald middle-aged man."

Gabriel scratched her cheek, looking nonchalant. Her homeroom teacher was really fierce, both in appearance and personality, which was why she was so afraid.

If it weren't for the homeroom teacher insisting on calling the parents, she wouldn't have specifically asked Dongfang Bai for help.

"From now on, you'll be my 'older brother,' don't forget that, okay?"

"How about Gabriel calls me 'Onii-chan'?"

Ok?

Gabriel was taken aback. Dongfang Bai actually wanted to take advantage of her and wanted to hear her call him Onii-chan. But calling him once or twice didn't seem like a big deal.

"Okay, Onii-chan."

The emotionless voice, as if reading from a script, made Dongfang Bai's lips twitch. Couldn't this guy have spoken a little sweeter, a little cuter, to give me some motivation?

"By the way, do you want me to bring something for your teacher?"

Dongfang Bai was used to the education provided by the Celestial Empire, while Gabriel rolled her eyes at him, looking utterly helpless.

"It would be troublesome if the neighbors saw it and reported it."

Gabriel is right. Besides, Japanese teachers don't really like doing this kind of thing, and most of them are quite responsible.

"We're here, it's just ahead."

Gabriel pointed to a two-story Japanese-style house in front of them. Dongfang Bai glanced at it and saw that the weeds in the yard were very clean, and the floor in front of the door looked like it was frequently mopped. It seemed that this teacher was a pretty clean person.

In that case, the teacher's personality shouldn't be too difficult to get along with.

Just as Dongfang Bai was thinking this, Gabriel's expression turned somewhat frightened. She then grabbed his sleeve and slowly pressed the button on the door.

ding dong~

Gabriel's expression is quite rare. Could her teacher be some kind of monster? Being this scared is an exaggeration. Most teachers are quite kind. Even if some teachers look scary, you can't judge a book by its cover.

Click.

The door opened, and Dongfang Bai's expression changed. He could clearly feel Gabrielle subconsciously take a step back...

To be honest, he almost took a step back.

Wow, a bald guy popped out from the crowd...

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No! Dongfang Bai shook off the strange thoughts in his mind and then formally greeted the teacher in front of him.

"Hello teacher, I am Xiaojia's brother. She asked me to come and talk to you."

Dongfang Bai said politely, then glanced at the teacher in front of him out of the corner of his eye.

A burly middle-aged man! His body was all muscle, and you could feel his strength even through his clothes. His face looked terrifying, like a demon, and he wore scary black sunglasses that covered his sharp eyes. He was bald, and you could see the bulging veins on his neck.

To be honest, this image is really, really scary.

Gabrielle, who usually acts fearless and carefree, was actually terrified today, her face turning pale and clutching her sleeve tightly, clearly feeling safer with him by her side.

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The bald teacher in front of her sized her up, then remained silent for a moment. Even through his sunglasses, her gaze was sharp. How could someone like that be a teacher at the school, and Gabriel's homeroom teacher at that?!

"Hello, teacher."

Gabriel greeted her politely. This guy actually knows how to greet people?!

"Please come in."

The bald teacher stepped aside, gesturing for Dongfang Bai and Gabriel to come in. The teacher's house had a very Japanese feel, with wooden floors, tatami mats, and screens in the rooms.

"I'll go make some tea."

The bald teacher watched as Dongfang Bai and Gabriel sat down before leaving to make tea, behaving as if he were politely entertaining guests. Although his appearance was quite frightening, he was still very polite and kind.

However, his voice was a bit too rough and very serious, which made him feel serious as well. Gabriel, sitting next to Dongfang Bai, was extremely uncomfortable and restless.

"This is the first time my parents have been called in."

"This is also my first time being someone else's parent."

Dongfang Bai rolled his eyes. He knew the teacher was going to give him a long lecture later and tell him how to educate Gabriel.

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