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

Oh no, could he hear my heartbeat?!

Eriri felt her heart pounding so loudly that her face turned as red as a ripe apple. In such a quiet place, you could hear a pin drop, let alone a heartbeat...

"...?"

Dongfang Bai glanced at Eriri and nodded as if he understood. He seemed to suddenly realize what Eriri was thinking.

...... ........ ...

Because it was so easy to guess, Eriri's face turned so red, even the tips of her ears turned red, it was obvious to anyone with eyes that she was thinking.

Dongfang Bai's mischievous nature was about to kick in again.

"Speaking of which, does Eriri have someone she likes?"

"Huh?!"

Eriri trembled slightly. Why would Dongfang Bai suddenly ask such a question? Wasn't he just seriously tutoring her?

"Hmph~ I don't have anyone I like, absolutely not!"

"Is that so? But I already have someone I like."

Dongfang Bai's lips curled slightly, and Eriri felt as if she had been struck by lightning. Her mind went blank, and her thoughts went completely scrambled.

No, really?

Eriri stared wide-eyed at Dongfang Bai. His expression seemed quite serious, not like he was lying. In fact, Dongfang Bai wasn't lying either.

"That's right, and she's very cute. She always likes to tie her long hair up, and we're very close. We've known each other for a long time."

Dongfang Bai's words suddenly startled Eriri. Wait, why does this description sound so familiar? Why does it feel like Dongfang Bai is talking about her?!

No way? Could this...could this be hinting at something?! (Long time)

Chapter 55 I Want to Marry You When I Grow Up! [Please Subscribe Automatically]

goodong...

Eriri swallowed slowly, her eyes glistening with a faint light as she looked at Dongfang Bai, who was also looking at her. After a long silence, Eriri finally couldn't help but ask.

"Bai...who is the person you like...?"

"She's my childhood sweetheart, we've known each other since we were little."

"...!!!"

Eriri was completely taken aback by these words. It seemed like they were directed at her. In an instant, Eriri realized what Dongfang Bai meant, and her heart started racing like a motor.

Could it be... could it be that he's confessing his love?!

To confess your love to someone in a completely deserted place? And then, after becoming a couple, naturally doing things like "683" (a Chinese internet slang term for being casual or silly) is fine, since there's absolutely no one around to bother you?

Eriri's head was about to explode just imagining these things. Her brain started working like crazy, her thoughts running nonstop, like a high-speed train. All sorts of scenes were already appearing in her mind.

This is incredible! This is incredible! This is incredible!

"She is my younger sister, Sagiri, but my affection for her is that of a family member."

"Huh?"

Eriri, listless.

Childhood sweethearts? They like to tie their long hair up? They have a very good relationship and have known each other since childhood?

"..."

Eriri froze on the spot, unable to move. She felt as if her heart was about to stop beating. The ups and downs of her life were just too exaggerated.

"Eiri Riri?"

Dongfang Bai waved to Eriri, but she seemed to have no reaction at all. Dongfang Bai wondered if it was his imagination, but she seemed to be petrified, her body turned grayish-white, and her blue eyes were completely frozen.

She uttered unintelligible murmurs, and a wisp of white mist seemed to float above her head, making her appear like a spirit.

Oh no, Eriri's soul is about to leave her body...

"Idiot, idiot!!"

Eriri suddenly stood up and started playing with her twin ponytails. The golden ponytails, like braids, attacked Dongfang Bai. The incredibly fast ponytail attack forced Dongfang Bai to raise his hand to defend himself.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I was wrong."

Dongfang Bai was both amused and exasperated. It wasn't until Eriri swung her ponytail for a full three minutes that she gradually stopped her attack. She puffed out her cheeks angrily, sat down in the chair, and turned her head away with a huff.

"By the way, I have a question for you..."

Eriri suddenly became a little hesitant. She straightened up and looked at Dongfang Bai, saying, "Never mind... I won't ask."

Dongfang Bai: ? ? ?

Dongfang Bai was completely puzzled. What did Eriri mean by this? It seemed like she wanted to ask him something, but she couldn't bring herself to say it, leaving him completely baffled.

Actually, Eriri just wanted to ask if she was the first person to meet Dongfang Bai. She knew that Dongfang Bai seemed to have many childhood friends, but she should have met him first.

Because Dongfang Bai, who was only ten years old at the time, came to Japan for the first time to hold a birthday party, and at that time, Dongfang Bai should have been the first to meet Eriri.

This kind of composure comes from the strongest childhood friend!

"Speaking of which, Eriri should be considered the first friend I made in Japan, right?"

That's right, she is indeed the first friend. As for her younger sister, she had already made several friends before Eriri, including Sagiri and Umaru.

"is that so?!"

Eriri suddenly became a little excited. Her blue eyes sparkled slightly. If this meant she was Dongfang Bai's first childhood friend, this inexplicable sense of accomplishment made her feel quite comfortable.

"That's absolutely right. When I was little, Eriri introduced me to a lot of anime."

Dongfang Bai seemed to recall these events, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily began to curve upwards. Back then, young Eriri was quite adorable, completely different from the tsundere she is now.

He even remembered that Eriri had said something like she wanted to marry him someday, but he didn't know if Eriri herself had forgotten.

She's probably forgotten. Eriri was very young back then, and her personality is completely different from now. She should have forgotten that childhood promise long ago, since she hasn't mentioned it since.

Hearing Dongfang Bai's description, Eriri couldn't help but recall her past memories, even remembering how she had said she wanted to marry him...

Eriri's pretty face instantly turned red at the thought, but she was still young at the time, so he probably forgot some things, right?

Good heavens, how could I have been so bold as a child? Was it just childish naiveté? If it were Eriri now, she wouldn't dare say anything even slightly intimate, let alone get married.

Just as Dongfang Bai and Eriri were chatting, Eriri felt her throat was a little dry, so she went to get two bottles of iced cola from the refrigerator. However, when she stood up, she lost her balance and fell down.

"Danger!"

Dongfang Bai reached out to grab Eriri, but Eriri grabbed his shoulder and pulled him down. To prevent Eriri from falling and getting hurt, Dongfang Bai didn't force himself to stand up. Instead, he grabbed her waist with his right hand and fell halfway down.

So, inexplicably, it turned into a subtle situation where Eriri grabbed Dongfang Bai's shoulder with one hand, very close to the ground, while Dongfang Bai reached out to support Eriri's waist.

Click.

Door 4.8 suddenly opened, and Sawamura Sayuri, with her black hair and a bright smile, walked in, saying, "Eri~ Mom's home~"

Upon entering, he saw this scene and his brows furrowed slightly.

Sawamura Sayuri paused for half a second, then decisively withdrew the foot that had stepped in and gently closed the door. Dongfang Bai and Eriri both clearly heard a 'click'.

This person actually locked the door!

"Mother!!!"

Eriri cried out, wondering what was wrong with her mother. Had she misunderstood something? Had she just accidentally fallen and Dongfang Bai come to help her up?

Dongfang Bai stood aside, somewhat amused and exasperated, and ultimately, all his unspoken words turned into a helpless sigh.

Chapter Fifty-Six: Final Exams, Over! [Please subscribe automatically]

A few days later, the three-day final exams finally came to an end. At this moment, Dongfang Bai sat in the classroom after the exam and yawned. He was so sleepy after taking the exam all day.

The questions on this final exam were actually quite easy. Dongfang Bai felt that the teacher had secretly lowered the standards, making it far too easy. Dongfang Bai felt that even Eriri's English and Fumino's math could pass with this level of difficulty.

Until the exams began, Dongfang Bai frequently held study sessions for the four members of the Light Music Club and Furuhashi Fumino, and occasionally helped Eriri with her English. However, every time he went to her house, he could always feel strange gazes from her...

To be honest, the feeling of that gaze made his spine tingle and his whole body uncomfortable. He couldn't bear it any longer and gave up on going to Eriri's house to study.

So later, Dongfang Bai dragged Eriri along to the study group, which inexplicably turned the six-person study group into a seven-person group. Eriri also got to know Fumino Furuhashi and the Light Music Club because of this.

"it's over……"

Fumino Furuhashi let out a long sigh. The end of the final exams meant that the school festival and summer vacation were about to begin, and she felt every cell in her body cheering.

Although the exam results haven't come out yet and we don't know how we did, this is definitely the most relaxing time.

"Thanks for your hard work."

Kato Megumi gave a gentle smile. Ever since she joined the club and played games with Dongfang Bai, Dongfang Bai felt that she was smiling more and more.

Compared to Kato Megumi, whose expression was always calm and composed, she has a unique charm now that she smiles more.

"This kind of exam isn't difficult, and the results should be pretty good. Then I can enjoy my summer vacation."

Dongfang Bai held his head with both hands, looking relaxed. He thought he should get close to full marks in all subjects this time, and he estimated that he would be number one in the grade again. To be honest, he had already given it a hard time in the last exam, but he was still number one in the grade.

This is not his fault at all.

"Won't I fail this time?! If I fail, I'll have to retake the exam, and if I retake the exam, I can't participate in the cultural festival..."

Fumino Furuhashi was pale. She was able to pass the last time only because of Dongfang Bai's help. Although she had studied with him many times before this exam, she was still anxious before seeing her results.

"It's okay, you'll definitely pass the test."

Kato Megumi's lighthearted tone seemed to put Furuhashi Fumino at ease a little. Sometimes she was quite envious of Kato Megumi, whose grades were average and who was usually inconspicuous, so she didn't have to be watched by all sorts of people all the time.

"I've already reviewed the key points for this exam for you, so don't panic. Besides, the exam is already over, so there's no use panicking now. Just wait for the results."

Dongfang Bai rolled his eyes when he saw Fumino Furuhashi's frightened appearance. Based on Fumino Furuhashi's level, he estimated that she should be able to score around 65 points in this exam, which should be fine.

"Waaah, you're right, I want to participate in the cultural festival."

Fumino Furuhashi was on the verge of tears, and could only sigh in despair. Now, all she could do was pray that she would pass the exam. She absolutely, completely, and without any desire to retake it!