Why are all the heroines falling for me, the villain?

Kyoko was shocked, her mouth agape in an "O" shape. She walked over and looked at Riyu, and seeing him like this, she was so surprised that she stammered and almost couldn't speak.

"You, you, you're all better?"

"Yes, the doctor said I can be discharged, except that I can't do strenuous exercise this month."

"I see. Then what's going on with your appearance?"

Kyoko Hanayama's eyes lit up, while Kaoru Kazama leaned slightly to the side, pricked up her ears as if to listen. Everyone quieted down again, holding their breath and paying close attention to what was happening.

The gossip in this class was burning fiercely; everyone wanted to know how Li Zhu had transformed from an ugly duckling into a beautiful swan.

"You mean my hairstyle? The day I was discharged from the hospital, I took some time to go with my mom to get her hair done."

Where are your big glasses?

"My mom put it away, but it's okay. I'm not nearsighted anyway; it's just a pair of non-prescription glasses, so it won't stop me from seeing the blackboard."

"So, this is really what you originally looked like?!"

Kyoko Hanayama looked at Riki's face and said incredulously.

"I guess so. Do I look strange?"

"No surprise, no surprise, he's so handsome!!" Kyoko Hanayama waved her hands frantically, praising Riki.

Speculation is one thing, confirmation by the person himself is another. Finally, we have confirmed this amazing fact with his own words.

Unexpectedly, this man, who could rival Shimazu He in appearance alone, had been roaming around right under their noses for almost half a semester without them suspecting anything or discovering anything.

Everyone looked disappointed, as if they had been deceived for a long time, as if they had already possessed this treasure, yet they were still pinning their hopes on other things every day.

To put it another way, they admire the incredibly charming Shimazuka, but can only admire him from afar; they can't have him.

Now, suddenly, some people realize that there's someone in the class who's easier to get along with, but whose qualifications are just as good. Some people's hearts have started to quietly betray them.

Some people were delighted that Shimazu He was their classmate, and that in the vast Ouran High School campus, Class 1-D made a name for themselves in an unconventional way.

Humans are all vain creatures. Every day, I see those infatuated children lingering outside the classroom. Even if they are not infatuated with me, the person they are infatuated with is in the same class.

When you go out and chat with your friends, you have something to brag about, and you feel proud, right?

Now that they've added Li Zhu, Class D of Grade 11 is about to take off!

Amidst everyone's shock, a beautiful figure quietly arrived—it was the newly crowned school beauty, Sakurai Yuko.

Yuko was as beautiful as ever today, with bright eyes and white teeth, fair skin and a pretty face, a perky bust, and a pair of slender legs clad in white stockings beneath her red and white knee-length school uniform skirt, exuding charm.

Yuko didn't care about other people's opinions at all. The first thing she did when she entered the room was to look at a certain corner. After confirming something, a smile appeared on her face, and she seemed to be in a good mood.

Kyoko also went up to her, calling her "Yuko-chan" repeatedly. She also liked this kind of girl who looked and felt soft.

Having just experienced the shock of Li Zhu, the students of Class D were now greeted by another beautiful woman, and a sense of happiness welled up within them.

It's really great to be in Grade 11d.

Since Yuko shed her disguise, she has quickly gained a lot of popularity on campus with her pure, beautiful and cute appearance.

Although she started later, the popularity she has accumulated so far is almost catching up with the other female leads. Like them, Yuko has her own fan club and is already considered a school beauty.

Because Yuko is rather shy, it would be troublesome for others to approach her. Therefore, her bodyguard team (an organization spontaneously formed by female fans of Class D to protect the adorable Yuko) is responsible for protecting her in Class D and preventing others from getting close to her.

Unless it's someone Yuko approves of, no one is allowed to approach her first, so apart from Kyoko, hardly anyone dares to go up and greet Yuko.

A female student wearing glasses had her eyes shining. She usually had a lot of ideas and a vivid imagination, so she couldn't help but connect all the recent changes together.

First, Yuko Sakurai undergoes a change, transforming from an invisible student in her class into a pure and beautiful young woman.

Next is transfer student Kyoko Hanayama, who, with her sweet and lovely appearance and stunning figure, won over everyone in Class 1-D with her unparalleled affability.

Then came the legendary transfer student, Shimazu He, a perfectly handsome and aloof male god whose fame spread throughout the school. No matter whether they were male or female, they would be deeply impressed after just a few glances at him, and some would even become infatuated with him.

Finally, there's the little-known Li Zhu, a marginal figure in the class. He's extremely low-key and rarely participates in class activities. Unexpectedly, he also possesses a stunningly handsome appearance, leaving countless people drooling.

She could already imagine that soon these people would bring Class 1D of the first year of high school into the school's spotlight, attracting everyone's attention and gaining more recognition.

"It looks like our Class 1-D is about to rise to prominence!! We are the pinnacle of Ouran High School Host Club!!"

After a moment of mental turmoil, the female classmate excitedly shook her best friend, who was still admiring Yuko's beautiful legs, and shouted something inexplicably, her face flushed with excitement.

"We are the pinnacle of Ouran High School Host Club!!"

Holy crap, this is on fire! Isn't this even more exciting than Bo?!

The best friend, who was disturbed from looking at the legs, was very unhappy. Forget about the "peak" or "peak," and her groping hands angrily reached for the bespectacled girl's chest.

The girl with glasses was quickly extinguished, and she covered her chest, feeling both ashamed and indignant.

Seeing the ashamed and indignant look on her face, her best friend nodded in satisfaction, "Not bad, not bad, Nami, if you keep developing like this, you'll soon catch up with Kyoko."

"I'll fight you to the death!"

During the two's playful antics.

Shimazu Kasaya has arrived.

Like Yuko, the first thing he did upon entering was to instinctively look towards a certain corner.

He seemed to have seen something incredible; his aloof face first showed surprise, then delight.

"Li Zhu?!"

……

Chapter Twenty-Five: The Spotlight Has Faded

Shimazu paused, then strode quickly toward Riki.

"Li Zhu, you've been discharged from the hospital?!"

"Yes, Dr. Kato has given his permission."

No, no, here we go again, Mr. Shimazu, please don't do this. Your attitude is hurting the fragile heart of a straight man like me. Do you even understand that?

Imagine a cool, aloof, handsome guy who, upon seeing you, is perfectly normal one second, but the next second acts like he hasn't seen his girlfriend in ten years, beaming with surprise and delight, rushing towards you, even wanting a hug...

Even if no one else misunderstood the situation, Li Zhu, as a gentleman who loves women, was genuinely flustered.

In short, regardless of whether Shimazuga understood or not, Riki leaned back strategically, her tone slightly disdainful, and explained the cause and effect of her changes to him again.

……

There's still some time before class starts.

Riki, Shimazuga, and Kyoko started chatting.

She hadn't given up her obsession with being friends with everyone, and when this guy saw Shimazuga arrive, he came over too.

It's worth mentioning that Kyoko doesn't seem to mind the distance between men and women at all; she's very familiar with them, almost to the point of putting her arm around their shoulders.

However, Riki believed that she was using her to get closer to Shimazuga, so she didn't pay much attention to this change in her.

Li Zhu has consistently adhered to her strategy of not going against her, not arousing her interest, and remaining a low-key supporting character by her side.

However, it seems that the three of them are not as distant as before after what happened at Pinglong Bar. At least Li Zhu feels that it is not so awkward to talk to them anymore.

hum-

The classroom loudspeaker suddenly came on.

The voice that spoke was a woman's voice devoid of any emotion.

[The following is a message from the Student Union: Based on the report submitted by Disciplinary Committee member Ri Xiangqinyin, we have verified the heroic act of Li Zhu from Class 1D of Grade 1 at Pinglong Bar last Saturday. We hereby issue a school-wide commendation and announcement regarding his act. We hope everyone will learn from his spirit and promote the traditional virtues of justice and selflessness.]

[For detailed information about the incident, please check the school bulletin board. This concludes the broadcast.]

Kaoru Kazama: ? (Stealing a glance at Riyu)

Shimazuga: (Grinning.jpg) (Raising eyebrows repeatedly at Riki, implying, "You're welcome, it's what I should do.")

Little Invisible: blinking.jpg (She looked at Li Zhu thoughtfully, recalling how she had neglected to supervise him on Saturday because her sister had come back that day. So many things had happened that day.)

The other students in the class looked at him with a variety of expressions, including envy, curiosity, doubt, and even thought that Li Zhu looked so handsome.

Li Zhu: ? ? ? (Confused, at a loss for what to do under the curious gazes of everyone.)

"Li Zhu's act of bravery? Could it be that he saved us at the bar?" Kyoko wondered, then suddenly realized.

Should we check the bulletin board?

Never mind, it's a bit far, so I won't go.

Everyone wanted to know what had happened, but no one was foolish enough to run errands for someone else.

Just then, Kyoko said those words. She seemed to know something, so everyone asked her what had happened to Riki.

"Ahem, the story is long, let me tell you in detail."

Kyoko got excited, walked to the podium, cleared her throat, and, with great enthusiasm, began to embellish the story of how Rin was beaten up by three thugs and ended up in the hospital.

It must be said that Kyoko Hanayama does have a little bit of potential to become a speaker; she was able to tell such a small story in a dramatic and captivating way.

Some of the girls even had tears in their eyes, their hearts clenching; some of the boys clenched their fists, their hearts filled with anger, and in their youthful vigor, they wished they could shout it out right there.

If Heaven will not tolerate me, I will defy it!

Kazama Kaoru and Yuko, unaware of the true story, looked at Riki with a strange light in their eyes, containing many things that Riki couldn't understand.

Even Shimazuga listened with great interest, almost clapping and booing.

Li Zhu: You son of a bitch, that woman was stirring things up, and you, who betrayed me, have the nerve to agree? (Offers an international friendship gesture.)

As the person directly involved, he was visibly shaken throughout the entire conversation, and could practically dig out a Tomson Riviera apartment with his toes. Several times, he couldn't help but remind Kyoko not to go too far, and he also reminded his classmates that this kind of thing was obviously fake, and that everyone should just have a laugh and not believe it.

Li Zhu tried so hard to dissuade her, but she was misunderstood and began to strongly urge her classmates to learn from Li Zhu's good character of being low-key and not coveting such empty fame.

Kaoru Kazama also brought over a note that read:

Li Zhu has a sincere heart.

Li Zhu: (ノ=Д=)ノ┻━┻

My defenses have crumbled; what kind of sincere heart is that?

Damn it, nobody believes the truth these days. Are all the people in this world idiots?

I regret it so much; I shouldn't have shown off like that.

……

The last class in the morning was taught by the Chinese teacher.

Once bitten by a snake, twice shy of a well rope!

Li Zhu's level of concentration in this lesson reached an exceptionally high level, almost second only to his concentration during the lessons of another of his mentors.

In Li Zhu's heart, Aoi-sensei and Hina-sensei are among the teachers he respects the most.

Although Li Zhu listened attentively during the lesson, he didn't absorb much because he focused on resisting external distractions for the latter half.

Damn it, stop passing me notes! I need to focus on my lesson!

Among them were Kaoru Kazama, Yuko, Shimazu He, the class president, and many other girls that Riki couldn't recall by name, and even that muscular guy who had spoken ill of Riki.

Please don't mess with me during Chinese class.

He thought this with disdain in his heart, but his body was quite honest. Li Zhu accepted every note properly, but he just hadn't had time to open them yet.

Actually, Li Zhuxin was also a little itchy. Curiosity is a biological instinct, and coupled with the thrill of doing something sneaky behind the teacher's back, he gradually began to waver.

Fine, since the rumor has already been spread, I'll take advantage of Hina-sensei writing on the blackboard and sneak a peek at what those bastards have written for me.

[Li Zhu, you're so handsome! Do you have a girlfriend?]

[Handsome guy, are you still single?]

[Let me test you, what's your LINE account?]

"..."

Whose handwriting is this? It's quite nice, but... crawl!

I want to learn from Shimazu Kasa: I'll find my own girlfriend, not someone who's throwing herself at me. Those who think they're getting something for nothing are likely to cause trouble.

[Riki, you keep staring at Hina-sensei's chest. Do you like Hina-sensei?]

Whoever wrote this is talking nonsense. I was just conducting tactical analysis. Through careful study, I discovered that Hina-sensei might look slim in clothes but has a muscular physique underneath. She should have a slight advantage against Kyoko Hanayama.

Wait, that handwriting... Kazama Kaoru? Goodness, passing notes in class, you're going astray!