Uneasy daily life

"Oh no!" Bai Ying clapped her hands. "Now the Deadly Chef is going to have women on both sides!"

"#!" Yui Yuigahama slammed her hand on the table in annoyance, protesting loudly, "Shiro-kun! As the club president, you're running for election right away, what about the clubs? Is this really appropriate?"

Bai Ying asked in surprise, "What's wrong with that? Does everyone have to apply to the same university? Does everyone have to be in the same class? We're not even in the same class."

"Well……"

Yui Yuigahama paused, her face darkening with a conflicted expression. She stammered, unable to articulate her feelings, and simply lowered her head. A voice, seemingly born from the heart, whispered a mixture of sadness, longing, melancholy, and joy.

"I like it here, in the club's activity room. The air is filled with a fragrance—it's the black tea Xiaoxue prepared. The area near the door is like a self-contained circle; Xiaoqi likes to stay inside reading and daydreaming, rarely venturing out of the circle he's been drawn into, but he's always pulled out by Xiaobai's sudden whims. Xiaobai's seat is always the liveliest, with the rhythmic tapping of keyboards echoing from time to time. If the sound stops, everyone instinctively glances over—after all, when Xiaobai is inspired, he's only focused on creating; when he's not inspired, who knows what he'll do..."

"I like it here, this place with my friends. I don't have to think about what I say, consider the atmosphere, or judge whether it's appropriate or not, because Xiaobai will say even more inappropriate things, and Xiaoqi and Xiaoxue won't care. Maybe I'm no different here than in front of others, but I'm always more relaxed and happy."

“I love this place. All sorts of clients come here, all sorts of stories happen, and all sorts of memories are left behind… I love this activity room, I love everyone in the activity room, I love the memories I have here, and I love being here. So—I hope everyone can form clubs for a lifetime…”

"But isn't that a bit much..."

Yes, that kind of thinking is going too far...

Yui Yuigahama took a deep breath and suddenly realized something was wrong. She looked up blankly and met the gazes of everyone in the classroom, as well as a white figure wiping her eyes and pretending to be delicate and about to cry.

Angelina muttered to herself, "Is this what they call a one-trick pony, something that works forever...?"

"noob--!"

Yui Yuigahama clenched her fist and shouted, then transformed into lightning and disappeared from the activity room in the blink of an eye.

"Ha, disappear, loser."

The white figure gave a nonchalant, cold laugh.

Yuihama probably forgot what it means to be deep in thought in front of Shiro-kun; it's as dangerous as sawing a light bulb or welding a detonator.

Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly noticed that Chitanda Eru looked thoughtful. Her eyes flickered slightly, and she sighed softly, "Is it because you care that you care about formalities? If you care, you should take action instead of regretting it later... There are a lot of people in the student council this time, so there is no need to worry about whether the clubs have changed or not. Yuihama is sometimes quite silly."

Hachiman Hikigaya blinked, lost in thought… The student council? That kind of place was completely out of his league, but things wouldn't stay that way…

Chitanda Eru started to think about it seriously, then suddenly turned her head and said, "Oreki-kun, why don't you run for vice president?"

Houtarou Oreki was taken aback. Could it be because of what the white shadow had said earlier...?

Snapped!

A black hand descended from the sky, grabbing Oreki Houtarou's head. The white figure forcibly shielded the latter behind him, chuckling, "Niece, I'm afraid you're not qualified for the vice-chairman position, because I will be running for vice-chairman!"

Chitanda Eru was taken aback: "Huh? Wasn't it said that it wasn't allowed according to the rules?"

"I am the rules!"

Bai Ying said confidently, "It's time for a change of government at Zongwu High School. The outdated and rigid election methods are simply not suitable for the new era!"

"Then I wish you success in your bid for vice president, Shiro-kun," Yukino Yukinoshita suggested. "Oreki-kun could try for secretary or head secretary, or at the very least, join as a regular member..."

Houtarou Oreki felt the giant hand on his head evolving into a skull-splitting hand: "Hmm... Thanks for the suggestion, Yukinoshita-kun."

"Oh, that's fine too..."

Bai Ying suddenly thought of something, let go of her hand, and said with a smile, "It seems that everyone is planning to contribute to the school's development and the students' growth. Do you have any campaign proposals?"

Chitanda Eru honestly replied, "I'm still thinking about it."

Yukino Yukinoshita said calmly, "I'm more interested in Shiro-kun's campaign plan. Could it be that he's promising a holiday on behalf of the school?"

"Huh, still keeping it a secret? Just you wait and see."

The white figure, with a mysterious smile, turned and left with Angelina.

Seeing that the biggest threat had slipped away, Hachiman Hikigaya casually made up an excuse about going to the toilet and got up to leave the activity room.

Where will Yuihama be...?

Hachiman Hikigaya thought for a moment, then walked towards the 'throne' he hadn't visited in a long time—located on a secluded side of the teaching building, with clean steps that made it convenient to sit or squat. Almost no students frequented the area, making it quiet, peaceful, and with a pleasant view.

That guy is a stalker. He started tracking and investigating me back in my first year of high school. When I was unfortunately targeted by Hiratsuka-sensei and dragged into the Aid Service Club, he immediately came to join me... If she's sad and confused, she'll probably be here.

Hachiman Hikigaya pondered for a moment, then approached the 'throne' and took a closer look.

no one.

The classroom! It must be in the classroom!

Hachiman Hikigaya set off again, glancing around the empty classroom after the start of free time.

Still no one.

[Hachiman: Hey! Where did you go?]

[Yuihama: Toilet.]

[Yuigahama: Is Shiro still around?]

[Hachiman: The minister's not here, do you dare go back to the activity room?]

[Yuigahama: Hachiman, what are your thoughts on Yuki and Shiro running for student council?]

Hachiman: I'm not as heavy-hearted as you.

[Yuihama: Then it's there!]

...Why did this guy suddenly become so perceptive?

[Yuigahama: It's been a long time since anyone has so darkly slandered someone, muttering things like "youth is for fools" or "interpersonal relationships are a fool's party."]

[Yuigahama: Hachiman must really like the club's atmosphere, even if he tries to brush it off by saying he was just forced to join or that he was already there. If the club were to disband like this, Hachiman would definitely feel regret and unhappiness, right?]

[Yuigahama: Shiro is right, I like it here, I like being here, but... soon this place won't be here anymore.]

[Hachiman: Is it possible that if you apply to join the student council, you can continue to stay with other people?]

[Yuihama: ...It just doesn't feel the same anymore.]

[Hachiman Hachiman: What's different?]

Hachiman Hikigaya frowned, pondered for a moment with a bit of annoyance, and then hesitantly typed a line: 'Anyway, if the club president joins the student council, he'll definitely drag me into the student council to be a laborer, hahaha'...

[Yuihama: Yuki's different now... It feels like she's suddenly so far away from me.]

"?"

Hachiman Hikigaya pondered for a moment, "Yukinoshita is different now? It seems a bit different. For example, her elder-like tolerance and kindness towards Chitanda makes one think that Shiroeika has become Yukinoshita."

[Yuigahama: In the past, if Yuki was going to run for student council president, she would have told us about it beforehand, instead of just stating that she was going to run...]

[Hachiman: Such a strong possessiveness is not a good thing.]

[Yuigahama: It's not about possessiveness! Yuki values ​​the club a lot too, even more than me. Even when she makes a decision, she tells us so we can understand her thinking, instead of pushing the decision so decisively, acting like she'll definitely run for student council president no matter what... It's like when something is agreed upon and promised, and then the other person suddenly loses interest, changes their mind, or even completely forgets about it, leaving the person who was still thinking about it feeling silly and a little lonely...]

It's really a complicated feeling. I used to think that Yukinoshita was just awkward and sensitive, but Yui seems to be a similar type.

[Hachiman: This is a good thing, isn't it? It shows that Yukino is becoming more decisive and resolute in her actions. Even with a friend, she won't back down or stop, and will stick to her own path.]

[Yuihama: ...Yeah, I'm not as good as Yuki.]

[Hachiman: It's probably the minister's influence. They look like a couple, they just haven't made it public.]

[Hachiman: Also, if both the club president and Yukinoshita go to the student council, I'll probably apply to join too.]

[Yuihama: Huh?!]

Hachiman: What about you?

[Yuihama: Despicable...]

It's despicable, but effective! Who told you to be so afraid of being alone, afraid of others leaving you behind when you go to the toilet... Ugh! Minister's mind pollution, please leave! Please leave!

Hachiman Hikigaya put away his phone, somewhat moved. He hadn't expected Yuihama to have such a sensitive and emotional side.

Encouraging Yuihama to join the student council can be considered fulfilling Yukinoshita's hint.

……

Bai Ying debuted as the second male lead and screenwriter of "Them," and his popularity gradually rose afterward, mainly due to his rumored relationship with Mai Sakurajima and his online arguments with various Mai Sakurajima fans... Up to this point, he was just an ordinary actor and screenwriter who might have had some personal relationship with Mai Sakurajima and used crooked methods like online madness to gain popularity.

Afterwards, he served as the screenwriter for several episodes of "Night Diner," playing a supporting role in one episode with his excellent acting skills. More than his acting ability, what people talked about was his screenwriting level and his strange style of being keen on creating tragedies and hurting the audience. Incidentally, his rumored affair with Mai Sakurajima was also revived.

Now, with both films starring in the foreign director's "12 Heroes" (2008) and "Corner" (2008), a film he previously collaborated on, the comparison between the two works highlights the other's exceptional acting skills. Clearly, his previous performances were merely the limits of the roles, not the limits of the actors. Furthermore, "Corner" was written by him, further emphasizing their combined abilities.

In comparison, Mai Sakurajima, who is gradually gaining recognition as a powerful actress, actually performed worse overall.

This person clearly has a story to tell, especially after a brief investigation, it was discovered that he attended the same school as Mai Sakurajima, and was even a year older than her. A little more investigation revealed that Mai Sakurajima transferred from Kanagawa to Chiba...

I can already imagine a million words of plot in my mind!

So, what is the real story?

The middle-aged man snapped out of his thoughts, handed the business card to the gatekeeper, and casually asked, "Hello, do you know Bai Ying, a student from your school?"

"I know," the security guard glanced at the name and position on the business card. "Jiu Chongyun... what media communications... what do you do?"

The middle-aged man smiled reservedly: "I am the recorder of the story—to put it simply, the reporter who interviews and takes pictures."

The security guard became alert: "Paparazzi? The ones following Mai Sakurajima?"

"No, no, no! I'm here to photograph the white figure... I'm not a paparazzi!" the middle-aged man emphasized. "I've never done anything like following or secretly filming someone!"

"What's so interesting about photographing a white figure?" the gatekeeper asked, puzzled.

"Huh?" the middle-aged man asked in surprise, "Isn't Bai Ying an actress too?"

"He's an actor?" The gatekeeper was also surprised. "No wonder he's usually quite good at acting. He's stood at the school gate acting out roles several times. The first time I met him, he spoke in a very mature way, making him seem like a teacher."

Why does this white-clad figure seem to have a strange level of fame?

After pondering for a moment and receiving permission, the middle-aged man stepped into the campus of Zongwu High School.

As expected of Chiba's top high school, the environment is nice and the roads are clean, except for this flyer lying on the ground...

The middle-aged man bent down to pick up the flyer, glancing at it as he was about to look for a trash can.

[Top 0 in appearance! Like a lotus flower standing tall amidst snow and wind on a high mountain! Nicknamed 'Silent Snow, Soul-Severing Cold,' one of the top two unparalleled masters in the world! The Lone Cat of Soubu High School!]

[Outside of the beauty rankings! A cluster of flowers blooms in the forest soil, a sound leaps from the green stone by the stream! Nicknamed 'A flower blooms with a single thought, a sword comes from the east'! The Howling Sky of Soubu High!]

[Top 2333 on the looks ranking! Cute is justice, and justice is victory! Nickname: 'A Thousand Faces of the Mortal World, Indiscriminate Between Good and Evil'! The blond-haired protagonist of Soubu High School!]

A gentle autumn breeze beats the war drums, and heroes emerge to divide the land into three kingdoms! Let's not judge merits and demerits, but rather focus on what happens next!

[The epic battle for supremacy at Souwu High School has begun! Baiying will bring you the latest news!]

Jiuchongyun: "?"

written request for leave

Haha, I feel like my brain just can't seem to shake off the romance for a moment. I'm going to try and write something fun, but then I start thinking about how to develop the storylines for the female leads besides Yukino. It's probably a lingering effect of the excessive romance in the last volume; I can't seem to shake the habit, and I'm not sure how to write interesting little skits and lighthearted moments.

I feel like my talent is being burned away, ba ba...

After a little thought, I'll just stay up for one more day. I won't stay up all night today, and everyone should get some rest.

My original plan was to finish high school as soon as possible and start a new, fun-filled college life, but as I wrote, it got a bit long, and I feel like I'm killing myself with this chaotic feeling. Ugh.

Chapter Eight: The Grand Martial Arts Chronicle

boom!

The gavel struck the table, its sound echoing far and wide.

A startled cry drew the attention of lookouts.

The grand and majestic opening poem was sung.

"The mighty river flows on endlessly, the ancient tales never cease. Let us discuss romance over plum wine. Who in the world can rival us?"

"White bones lie nameless on desolate mounds, while kings and nobles leave their names on tall buildings. The coming and going of fortunes brings sorrow to heroes. Let us drink to the spring and autumn."

boom!

The gavel, half the length of a forearm, was slammed heavily onto the table once more.

The young man in white flicked his folding fan, stirring the autumn breeze as he began to speak fluently and eloquently.

"The First Chapter of The General's Romance: The Emperor, in His Bedside, Desiring to Select a Talented General; Two Heroes Brew Tea and Discuss the World's Splendor."

"In the final years of Zongwu's reign, the emperor grew old, the feudal lords were about to rise up, and the world was in turmoil..."