Daily life in Zongman

"Is Fujiwara-kun imitating him?"

"Oh, yes! I was imitating!"

"Keep your voice down~"

The girl gently reminded him, "But Fujiwara-kun just said he wasn't interested in urban legends. He probably hasn't heard of them."

"..."

The girl returned to her normal sitting position and smiled faintly: "Fujiwara-kun is not very good at lying. When he lies, he subconsciously looks elsewhere and won't look me in the eye, or he just keeps silent and perfunctory."

"..."

"It's no use staring at me now. I've already been completely exposed. Don't worry, I won't tell anyone."

"Okay, sorry."

"Are you apologizing for hiding something? No need, everyone has their own secrets."

The girl's voice was clear and gentle. "I was just testing the waters a little bit, but I didn't expect it to be Fujiwara-kun. The urban legend of the hero with sunglasses is sitting in front of me. It feels like a light novel."

"Hiss~ Don't say that. It feels so awkward. Being called the Sunglasses Hero right to my face is so embarrassing."

"Okay~ Fujiwara-kun~ I'll still call you that~"

"Thank you very much."

"Come to think of it, there are rumors about you almost every week. If they are true, Fujiwara-kun is very enthusiastic about combating school bullying."

"If I encounter it, I will stop it."

The girl blinked, not asking how he could have happened to run into her at another school. Further questioning would have been inappropriate, so she decided to change the subject: "Fujiwara-kun is very kind. Whether it was cleaning up the school area last semester or doing various brave deeds, he's always brave and righteous."

"Ah...um..."

"Strange, shouldn't Fujiwara-kun say 'thank you for the compliment' at this moment?"

The girl curled up a strand of hair, looking curious.

"How should I put it... I'm a little embarrassed, but the reason I did this was because I promised an older man what he said. A long time ago, in the beginning, I didn't take the initiative to help others."

Fujiwara Haru now understands the concept of judging by deeds rather than intentions, especially when it comes to sex, which he sees very clearly. He no longer feels shy when others praise his achievements, martial arts, or appearance, but he still feels a little ashamed when others praise him for doing good deeds.

After all, admitting that he helped others out of kindness always made him feel a little ashamed, but saying that it was out of commitment made him feel much more relaxed and less shy.

This somewhat awkward and contradictory mentality is caused by the immaturity of adolescent values and a slightly sensitive heart.

The girl at the back table noticed something and continued to ask: "Did you agree to that uncle's request? What was it?"

"Don't bully others, don't humiliate others, don't slander others."

"Fujiwara-kun, do you remember what happened at that time and what else you said?"

"Well... my uncle invited me to dinner, and I agreed. That's about it. As for the rest, it's been so long that I can't remember much."

"Fujiwara-kun, I remember this promise very clearly."

The girl looked at Fujiwara Haru who answered the promise without any thought, and thought of his confused and thoughtful expression when she talked about the comic incident just now.

He couldn't remember chatting with her about comics, but he remembered not to disturb her when she was immersed in something, and he also remembered the agreement with the uncle.

He is not a forgetful person. He always fulfills his promises and obligations, but he does not pay much attention to the details.

"You must always fulfill your promise to others. You can't forget it."

Fujiwara Haru said this as a matter of course.

"But, Fujiwara-kun only promised not to do bad things, right?"

"That's true, but I happen to have some abilities and can do more."

"Then, it is your true heart. You helped others out of your own heart."

Kato Megumi stretched out her hand and placed it on the palm of the table, then put her hands together and held it in her palms.

"Fujiwara-kun, you need to understand one thing. No matter what your original intentions are, as long as you do good things, you are a gentleman. Please don't feel ashamed of being praised for doing good things. That is the most basic reward for you."

Kato Megumi looked at him seriously and said, "Besides, you're helping others out of your own heart, aren't you? You were willing to agree to the uncle's request and accept his words. This is due to your kind nature. You've also done far more than just what you promised. Your nature led you to do these things."

"Don't be shy or embarrassed about this. Please look at yourself objectively. Fujiwara-kun, you are kind-hearted. Don't attribute your good deeds to others."

Kato Megumi's words were very gentle. She advised seriously, completely resolving the slight psychological awkwardness caused by the initial promise.

Glass, who was sitting aside and watching quietly, held the boy's other hand in her palm. She didn't say anything, but her actions silently supported him.

I was very touched, but it felt strange to sit like that. A few people in the class looked over at me out of curiosity.

Just then the bell rang and the first class of the afternoon began.

I pulled my hand away and sat back up straight. Many classmates began to pour into the classroom.

While waiting for the teacher to come in, he leaned back and quietly thanked the girl at the back desk: "Um, thank you."

"You're welcome."

The girl leaned closer, and in the still noisy environment before the teacher came in, she whispered in his ear: "Fujiwara-kun, if you haven't decided what to cosplay for the Winter CM Exhibition, try cosplaying Jotaro Kujo. I think you're a perfect fit, both in terms of physique and spirit."

I feel incredibly refreshed right now. The recognition and praise from others truly brings a heartfelt joy. Suddenly, I'm even more motivated to do good deeds. This is the joy that comes from being inspired, a virtuous cycle.

"Kato."

"what happened?"

"Every time I chat with Kato, I feel happy."

"..."

The girl blinked, and behind the boy, she opened her lips slightly but made no sound: [Me too~]

Chapter 193: Chatting with a Strange Girl (DLC)

It was a pleasure chatting with the girl sitting behind me, so whenever I had something to do, I would turn around and chat with her. We would talk about the anime I had recently watched, some news, the games I liked to play, and so on.

The topics were all irrelevant, but she would always get a response. The girl was really easy to talk to.

To be honest, the two of them were just sitting in front and behind each other. I initially asked her to join the club just to try and get the number of people together. I didn't expect that now we have become good friends who chat often.

"What is Kato's dream?"

In the summer when cicadas are chirping non-stop, during the boring time between classes, I still catch the girl sitting behind me and kill time.

"Is the topic this time dreams?"

"It just suddenly occurred to me that 'I Have A Dream' was a phrase that made me think of my dreams and wanted to talk about it."

"My dream..."

The girl thought for a moment and responded, "I hope to live a relaxed and leisurely life in the future."

"Such a broad dream. Shouldn't it be something like getting into the University of Tokyo or becoming a doctor or nurse?"

"This must be Fujiwara-kun's dream."

"Partially true. Getting into the University of Tokyo was my dream back then, and I was very dedicated to it. Now, I'm not that interested in it anymore, and I'm not that obsessed with it."

"If anyone hears you, you'll probably get beaten up. Saying you're not interested in Todai is such an arrogant thing. But Fujiwara-kun has excellent grades, so such arrogant words sound natural to him."

The girl complained, then asked cooperatively: "So what is Fujiwara-kun's dream now?"

"I have three dreams now. One is to become strong enough to protect Sister Shendong. The second is to be with the person I love forever. The third is to be powerful and be able to attend the Red and White Song Festival live."

“It’s also a dream of a better future.”

"..."

Fujiwara Haru thought for a moment and nodded: "That's true. Dreams are actually just about wanting to be happier and live a better life in the future."

"I often hear Fujiwara-kun talking about his sister, Mitsuyoshi. Is she your biological sister?"

"Ah, she's not my biological sister. That's a long story, but I can also make it short. She's my adoptive mother, and I call her sister."

"Hey, that's it."

After the girl realized the orphan's message, she immediately ended the topic and found a new one: "What event are you going to sign up for in next month's sports meet, Fujiwara-kun?"

"Sports meet, I don't want to..."

The two were chatting quietly when suddenly they heard shouting from not far away.

"So, this game is a milestone in Galgame! Xiyan, you must try it!"

"I say, Renye, if you could change your habit of yelling when you get excited, I would be very grateful."

"Putting that aside for now, let me tell you, this game has two amazing heroines. One is a gentle, dark-stockinged queen who sacrifices herself so the protagonist can live, while the other becomes a married, marriage-bound shrine maiden to help the protagonist save his beloved and find happiness. Both of these storylines are incredibly good and touching, but the most important part is the hidden path that follows them."

"Wait, Ren."

"Huh? What's wrong?"

"I understand your desire to share, but could you please be quiet and not give away spoilers?"

"Don't worry about these little things. If I remember correctly, Xiyan, you like black silk queens the most. I carefully selected this game to perfectly match your XP! I'll give it to you, Xiyan. Don't worry, I bought three copies. This one is for preaching."

The initial quarrel between the two was so loud that the whole class fell silent for a moment, allowing their subsequent conversation at a normal volume to be heard clearly.

"I say, Ren."

Yoshihiko Kamigo looked at Tomoya Aki who was standing in front of him.

Aki Tomoya looked at his friend in confusion: "What's wrong?"

"I...hey..."

Uesugi Yoshihiko wanted to say something harsh, but in the end he sighed helplessly. Being a good-natured person, it was really hard for him to swear. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been entangled with her again after a few weeks of silence last semester.

In the end, Uego Yoshihiko could only complain in a sloppy manner: "Next time, can you please make sure the situation is clear before sharing? And don't expose my XP. We're already being watched by the whole class. Not to mention this Galgame with a revealing black stocking on the cover, you're pushing it to me in front of everyone like this, I don't know if I should accept it."

"The cover is just a small matter. Don't worry about what others think."

"I still want to be more normal, and I also want to make some new friends."

"new friend……"

Aki Tomoya paused and said, "You're not going to leave the house and abandon me, are you? Are you going to do the same as her in this kind of thing?"

As Aki Tomoya spoke, his tone became sad and angry, as if he was thinking of some bad things in the past.

Uesugi Kihiko was overwhelmed: "Ryouya, don't be so paranoid. We can discuss it after school. Besides, you are my only friend so far. If possible, I also want to be more sociable in front of everyone and have more friends."

"You're just leaving me to make new friends! I'm determined not to abandon you even if I make new friends!"

Even the super nice guy Xi Yan was a little annoyed: "I'm not saying I'm going to quit being a otaku, and I never said I'm abandoning you. Can you please stop dwelling on this? We can discuss games and anime in our free time after school. Why do we have to discuss it so loudly in front of everyone?!"

Aki Tomoya once again handed over the game he wanted to recommend: "If you're not looking to break away from otaku, then take it. We're best otaku friends!"

Yoshihiko Kamigo looked at his friend and recalled two things that happened last semester.

The first incident was about his good friend Tomoya Aki, who argued with his teacher in the office over a part-time job. That incident became a minor hit for a while.

Another thing is that my good friend Tomoya Aki went to the office and argued with the teacher for a long time in order to put his favorite light novel in the library.

He caused great trouble to the teacher. The teacher's mood at that time was probably the same as my mood now.

Yoshihiko Kamigo looked at the black silk Galgame handed to him. After a moment of silence, he vented his true thoughts in annoyance: "Ryouya, after listening to your introduction to the game just now, I am very interested in this game."

Aki Tomoya showed a delighted expression. He had been working so hard to recommend games today, wasn't it just because he wanted to chat about games with his friends? Why can others chat about games and anime with the person behind them without attracting any strange looks, but he can't?

When he entered the classroom, he heard some conversation between two people in the corner, so he also wanted to discuss the game that each other liked with his friends through his own "efforts"!

Uego Yoshihiko continued, "But I won't accept your copy of the game. I'll buy it myself. Finally, I want to say that when making friends, we should consider each other's feelings. Please don't just mess with my daily life for your own pleasure."

In the quiet classroom, he irritably expressed his true thoughts, then ignored Aki Tomoya, sat up straight and began to read.

However, he could not read a single word and just kept his head down reading.

Aki Tomoya stood aside, his body frozen in the posture of handing over the game for a moment, then he took the game back and returned to his seat.

The classroom gradually returned to its noisy state.

After Fujiwara Haru and the girl sitting behind him finished eating melon, they resumed chatting with each other. Neither of them discussed what had just happened. After all, it is not good to talk about others behind their backs.

However, when two people behave in a similar way, some comparisons are inevitable. The girl looked at the person sitting in front of her who had returned to an upright position after the bell rang, thinking about what she had just seen.

She was a little confused. Why couldn't the boy named Aki Tomoya recommend and share his own preferences normally? Instead, he had to "force" her to share what he liked.

His behavior might be considered brave and disregarding worldly opinions, but in contrast, she discovered that this man named Tomoya Aki simply disregarded the situation of others, immersed himself in his own world, and did inappropriate things that would cause trouble to others.