In practice, I can issue tasks to my master.

But the lights were not on inside.

Even without taking the gene-enhancing drug, Nangong Cheng could clearly feel the girl's slightly rapid and tense breathing.

And the sound of fabric rubbing together.

"Karuizawa-san..."

Nangong Cheng called her name.

“Nangong classmate…”

Karuizawa responded with a murmur.

You'd think they were about to kiss if you didn't know better.

Have you ever heard of school bullying?

"Yes, I've heard of it, so..."

Nangong Cheng answered while thinking.

Logically speaking, Karuizawa Kei could easily spend points to exchange for the [Fighting] skill in the shop, or like him, exchange for the [Gene Enhancement Potion].

There's absolutely no need to keep using that fake boyfriend/protective umbrella tactic.

Let's hear what she has to say.

"Yes, that's it..."

Karuizawa Kei gritted her teeth in the darkness, trying to suppress the memory of the event that had left her with intense pain and trauma.

“From the time I entered junior high school until I graduated from junior high school, I was bullied for three whole years.”

"And the most serious one of them..."

Nangong Cheng narrowed his eyes.

He heard the sound of the school uniform hitting the ground, and his hand was grasped by Karuizawa Megumi.

After feeling the distinct texture of the scar, he was completely certain that Karuizawa Megumi's purpose this time was to ask him to be her fake boyfriend.

No, that's not right...

It might not even be a fake boyfriend.

"Can you feel it... this scar..."

Karuizawa Kei was unaware that Nangong Cheng had already guessed most of her thoughts, and she was still working hard for this "confession".

Feeling the warmth of the man's hands and her own skin, she felt her face burning.

"At first, I thought it was just the usual bullying situation... but when several girls restrained me and made me unable to resist, and then the remaining girl took out a utility knife..."

Karuizawa Kei's body trembled violently, and then continued to tremble slightly but persistently.

"Pain...all that's left is pain..."

"I almost thought I was going to die... but I don't know whether to call it lucky or unlucky... I survived."

"But why...why do I have to suffer like this...why...why weren't they punished for it..."

Nangong Cheng did not remain silent.

At times like this, he felt that instead of thinking about what he should say, it would be more practical to simply give the girl a hug.

"Thanks……"

Karuizawa Kei sensed what Nangong Cheng wanted to express from the hug, and couldn't help but sniffle, suppressing the surging emotions in her heart.

She then wrapped her arms around the man's back and pressed her face against his chest, which felt like a safe haven.

"After learning about what happened at this school... especially after hearing that someone in Class C was using violence... I've been worried and afraid that something like this will happen again..."

"So... Nangong-kun..."

At this moment, Karuizawa Kei was like a clingy cat begging its owner, her tone filled with undisguised flattery and pleading.

"Can you protect me?"

"As...boyfriend."

Volume 1: Author's Note (Please be sure to click and read it all!)

First of all, thank you to the 165 readers who have followed this far (data as of June 6.9th, perhaps it has dropped quite a bit today?).

You've all seen plenty of launch announcements; they're all pretty much the same old stuff.

As usual, I'm asking for first-time subscriptions, and as usual, I'm asking for recommendation votes, monthly votes, etc...

When I was testing the waters before, I was thinking that if the data was poor and I couldn't advance, I would open a first-day subscription bounty.

But now...

I feel like it's unnecessary.

Let's talk about some issues with this book.

I've been following the book reviews and comments, and I know that people have been complaining about the system's design and how the male lead can't hide his identity as the mastermind.

But I had been thinking about these issues repeatedly before I even started writing the book, and I revised it many times.

However, the actual evaluation seems less than ideal, which means that I did something wrong.

So I admit that I write poorly, that's true, but I really can't stand being criticized for using AI.

My writer's assistant now writes almost 10,000 words a day, and that record is right there. He starts writing at 10 a.m. and continues until midnight every night. After that, he still has to think about how to write the plot for the next day, and he usually doesn't fall asleep until 1 or 2 a.m.

Closer to home.

I know that many of you are long-time readers of Classroom of the Real and have read a lot of fanfiction. You've probably seen some of the plots to death. I will try my best to find new angles to write new plots, but I will definitely still write some of the special exams that are scheduled.

Then there are some storylines that everyone loves to watch.

In the early stages, due to the need to lay the groundwork for the romantic relationships of the various female leads and the need for the male lead to conceal his identity or avoid plot holes, there was very little writing. But now it will gradually... well, those who know, know.

Finally, I'll shamelessly ask for an initial subscription.

This is important to the author.

I won't say anything like "I will never abandon or cut the book," because everyone knows about the reputation score system on cats.

However, better data will bring more positive feedback, which will motivate authors to write more and better.

After the book is published, it is generally updated daily at 4K words. However, the author plans to try again to reach the 30-word recommendation level. So unless there are special circumstances such as writer's block or a lack of drafts that prevent full attendance, it will generally be updated daily at 8K words, which means two 4K-word updates.

Therefore, I sincerely beg all readers who have read this far and supported the author to help me realize my dream.

Below is a screenshot of the typing.

One day, I was really stuck with writer's block, and the chapters before they were published were revised several times before they were finally released.

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Volume 1: Chapter 55, Handprints 2.0 / The Tacit Understanding Between the Two Mining Sisters (Seeking First Subscriptions!)

After a brief silence, Nangong Cheng let out a meaningful sigh.

He could have easily agreed, and even taken advantage of the girl's vulnerable and sensitive state while she was recounting her painful experiences.

He also believed that Karuizawa Megumi was willing to sacrifice herself.

But Nangong Cheng had something he needed to confirm.

"Karuizawa-san..."

"Didn't you ever think about protecting yourself?"

With the system at her disposal, is Karuizawa Kei trying to use her boyfriend's identity to more efficiently trigger missions and rack up points, or has she not changed her original parasitic mindset?

Nangong Cheng needs to confirm this.

Because what he wanted was a Karuizawa Megumi who had been reborn from the pain of the past, able to face the past and sever ties with it to embrace a brand new future.

Instead of Karuizawa Megumi, who, despite having the option to save herself after obtaining the system, still couldn't shake off her parasitic mindset.

Then your system binding was for nothing, wasn't it?

"...How could I not have thought of that?"

Karuizawa Kei breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Nangong Cheng did not reject her immediately.

The brief silence nearly scared her to death.

"Of course I resisted, whether it was by directly fighting them, reporting them to the teacher, or seeking help from classmates and parents..."

"The final result has remained unchanged."

“Some people even said things like, ‘Why do they bully you and not others?’”

"So how can I protect myself?"

Karuizawa Kei gave a bitter smile, her tone full of self-mockery and despair.

There was no acting involved; it was all genuine emotion.

For her, those three years were truly a hellish and nightmarish experience every day, to the point that she considered not going to school or even transferring schools.

But in the end... hehe.

"And now?"

"If you were given another chance and hope to resist, would you still have the courage?"

"After all, you already know the situation at this school. Although it's highly unlikely that bloodshed will happen again, other things could still happen."

"I can usually protect you, but what if we're forced to separate during a special exam?"

"Will this make you a weakness and a weak point for the class?"

Karuizawa Kei instinctively tightened her grip on her hand.

She realized that the answer to this question was almost the same as the answer to Nangong Cheng's "confession" to her.

But at this point, simple words are still too pale.

and so--

"Nangong Jun, please listen to my heartbeat."

"Although I was indeed despicable for trying to use my status as your boyfriend to get you to protect me, my feelings for you are absolutely genuine."

"Even if you intend to reject me, now that I have no secrets from you, I have probably regained the courage and determination to protect myself."

"Don't worry, I won't hold the class back... and I certainly won't hold you back, Nangong-jun."

Nangong Cheng fell silent, thinking to himself, "Why is Karuizawa Kei also copying Kushida Kikyo by pressing her handprint?"

Tell me, did you go to take some extra training?

But it's too late now...

"Karuizawa-san, I understand your feelings and thoughts, so now it's time for me to give my answer."

Karuizawa Kei subconsciously pressed down on Nangong Cheng's hand a second time.

She couldn't care less about her unusual physical sensations and shyness, because she was more afraid of hearing a rejection.

Even though she was mentally prepared to be rejected, now that things have come to this, who really wants to hear a rejection?

"I'm very grateful for your affection, Karuizawa, and I'm willing to protect you, but—"

"Due to some personal reasons, please forgive me for not being able to be your boyfriend alone."

The light in the girl's eyes faded.

As expected... I was rejected.

But it was indeed expected.

Putting aside Ichinose from Class B, she wasn't even confident she could beat Kikyo Kushida from the same class, so it's normal that she was rejected by Makoto Nangong, isn't it?