The comments section all think I'm a really good person.

Moreover, she herself is considered a minor celebrity at the school.

He is famous as the head of the drama department.

Because her skill level far surpassed that of amateur enthusiasts, and she even ranked among the top professionals, Karen Aijo's fame as an actress was no less than that of Momoyo Koyama from the school idol drama.

She even appeared in a magazine and was invited by a theater troupe, gaining a small degree of fame.

Everyone thought that Love City Hualian rejected the theater troupe's invitation because she had no interest in it. In fact, she just felt that she didn't know when she would go back, and that the theater troupe was not what she was pursuing.

Karen Aijo hasn't finished performing on the school idol stage yet, and she doesn't want to leave just like that.

Time flies.

A week passed quickly amidst the intense preparations.

Karen Aijo finished her preparations in a daze, and when she came to her senses, it was the day of Nijigasaki Academy's open day.

She was carrying props for setting up the drama club's promotional booth when she walked with Yu Takasaki and Ayumi Uehara.

"How's the promotional video coming along?" She knew about the club's promotional projects and asked casually.

"Actually, there's still a little problem. Rina and Shizuku are working hard to revise it, and it should be able to make it in time for the promotion." Takasaki Yu and Uehara Ayumu were also carrying cardboard boxes, and the three of them walked side by side.

“The time was really tight,” said Aicheng Hualian.

The three were discussing upcoming promotional matters when suddenly, hurried footsteps came from behind them.

Aicheng Karen heard a surprised, very familiar voice: "Wait! Please don't run in the hallway!"

...that voice...

...banana?

Rascal Does Not Dream of Red Mansions Pranks Extra Chapter 27

"Please don't run in the corridor!" Mifune Shiori couldn't stop Zhong Lanzhu, who suddenly lunged towards Uehara Ayumu.

Chung Lan-chu is a short-term exchange student who came to Nijigasaki Academy from Hong Kong in order to become a school idol. At the same time, she is also Mifune Shiori's childhood friend.

In other words, it is Shiori Mifune's green plum.

Zhong Lanzhu rushed over, enthusiastically hugged Uehara Ayumu, and introduced herself.

This pink-haired young lady with a beauty mark under her eye doesn't seem to be very good at reading people's expressions. Generally speaking, she wouldn't act so intimately with someone she's just met.

Shiori Mifune knew she should give her childhood friend a gentle reminder at this moment, but...

"..." Shiori Mifune and Karen Aijo, who had subconsciously turned her head, met each other's eyes.

Her attention shifted to the gray-haired senior.

strangeness.

There's a sense of familiarity about it that I can't quite put my finger on.

Their crystal-red and glass-like deep gray eyes met, a hint of inquiry in their gazes.

"International student?"

"You came all the way from Hong Kong just to become a school idol?"

Zhong Lanzhu followed Uehara Ayumu and Takasaki Yu to the School Idol Club's booth.

Mifune Shiori, somewhat worried about Zhong Lanzhu, followed along, carrying the leaflets she was responsible for distributing.

Zhong Lanzhu's self-introduction surprised everyone in the enthusiasts' club, as it was truly remarkable that she had such determination and drive.

Karen Aijo originally wanted to come and join in the fun, but she was held up by something from the drama club. Before she could even exchange a few words with the first-year student whose voice sounded very similar to Nana Oba, she was pulled away by the drama club members.

Furthermore, as the head of the drama club, constantly going to the club would expose his identity. It's fine when there are no people around, but on busy days like open days, he's easily spotted by others.

“Same as me!” Emma Wilder exclaimed happily.

She came to Nijigasaki from Switzerland to study in order to become a school idol, and she and Zhong Lanzhu had a lot in common in this regard.

"Nice to meet you (in Chinese), my name is Zhong Lanzhu." Zhong Lanzhu chatted happily with the members of the hobby group, while Mifune Shiori looked around with a puzzled expression.

She couldn't help but ask in confusion, "I heard that besides you, there's another international student. Where is she now?"

“She’s not interested in school idols, she’s probably wandering around somewhere else now,” Zhong Lanzhu said.

The international student who came with her was named Mia Taylor.

Mia, who wasn't interested in school idols, didn't follow Zhong Lanzhu to the East Building's activity building to find the fan club. Instead, she wandered around on her own.

Shiori Mifune suddenly realized, "Oh, I see..."

As she spoke, she approached the club member in front of her somewhat shyly: "By the way, is Momoyo Koyama not here today?"

“…Ah! Momoyo-senpai is usually very busy, so she rarely comes to the club…” Sakurazaka Shizuku was taken aback, not expecting that this serious student council member would be interested in school idols.

However, this excuse was something that Aicheng Hualian and the members of the fan club had discussed and agreed on, so they could stick to the same story.

"What a pity," said Shiori Mifune, her expression showing a hint of regret.

"Shiori? You're also interested in school idols?" Zhong Lanzhu's expression was a little subtle, not expecting that her childhood friend would also be interested in school idols.

She didn't even know about this.

Speaking of which, since I came back, I feel that Shiori has changed in some way.

Occasionally, she would show an expression much softer than before, and her attitude wasn't actually that rigid. Although she still seemed stern on most days, she would occasionally reveal—

—Ah, that's right, she'll show that dazzling, faint smile.

In fact, Shiori has a very pretty and delicate face, and her canine teeth are also very cute. If she could be more cheerful and smile more, she would probably be very popular.

But her inflexibility and serious demeanor always made her seem somewhat unapproachable.

But now, Shiori Mifune's personality has softened a lot.

He was much more considerate than before, which surprised Zhong Lanzhu somewhat.

Was it changed by something?

She even developed a crush on a school idol... This was something that Mifune Shiori would never have mentioned before.

Zhong Lanzhu's gaze lingered for a moment on Mifune Shiori, who had become somewhat unfamiliar. The latter keenly noticed this gaze and turned her head away.

The moment their eyes met, Mifune Shiori noticed Zhong Lanzhu's confusion and inquiry, and was taken aback.

She curled her lips into a flawless smile: "Is there something you need, Lanzhu?"

“…It’s nothing.” Zhong Lanzhu looked away.

Her heart was beating faster without her realizing it, and her breathing became slightly rapid.

Only later did Zhong Lanzhu realize that she had...

...I sensed a sense of unfamiliarity from Shiori Mifune.

His gentle and considerate nature felt completely unfamiliar, along with his meticulous observation skills, as if he were someone in control of everything behind the scenes.

This is a side of Mifune Shiori that she has never shown before.

Shiori Mifune's condition is quite peculiar.

She herself was aware of this problem.

About six months ago, Shiori Mifune, who was about to enter high school, suddenly developed a high fever one night.

After her fever finally subsided, Shiori Mifune noticed changes in her body.

It's not just about physical changes.

She was still 160 centimeters tall, and her hair color and length remained unchanged, but her limbs had become more flexible and supple; her body's flexibility was almost...

...It's like someone who has studied dance for a long time and undergone a lot of systematic training.

Her mind was filled with many new things, including artistic knowledge about drama and music that she had never encountered before, yet these things were clearly emerging in her mind.

Even stranger is...

...She seemed to have eighteen years of extra memories.

The memories that life, as known as "Nana Oba," brought her.

Ragnarok Online Prank Extra Chapter 28

"My friend...why have you left me?"

After finally finishing the performance of the drama club's part, and even giving a short performance for the visiting junior high school students, Karen Aijo came out of character, wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, and gave a faint smile to the crowd who were still immersed in the performance.

As mentioned before, Karen Aicheng's acting skills are something that ordinary high school students can never catch up to.

Even within Shengxiang, he is considered a rare talent.

Even without changing her stage costume, and even though the stage was just a simple little platform, Ai Cheng Hua Lian was able to attract everyone's attention with her superb acting skills.

With a classic repertoire, simple lines, expressive physical movements, and abundant emotion, Ai Cheng Hua Lian's acting skills have undoubtedly reached a level that these high school students have never seen before.

With tears still in her eyes, Ai Cheng Hua Lian stood on the stage and bowed to the audience in thanks.

It took the audience a while to react, and they applauded with surprised and bewildered expressions.

"That's amazing..."

Is it really at a high school student's level?

"Nijigasaki Drama Club's secret weapon truly lives up to its reputation."

The audience's chatter went unnoticed by Ai Cheng Hua Lian. After her performance, she breathed a sigh of relief and returned to the back with the members she had acted with.

"You've worked hard." She patted the other person on the shoulder, reassuring the team member who was clearly more nervous than herself. "You did a great job just now."

"I was so scared... When I was on stage, I was afraid I wouldn't be able to keep up with your lines, Minister." The member finally breathed a sigh of relief. "Fortunately, every time I acted with you, Minister, I was drawn into the scene by your acting. I just had to follow your lead."

"That means you still need to improve," Ai Cheng Hua Ren said with a hint of helplessness. "You need to show the same determination you had when you defeated me on stage."