Uneasy daily life

Wearing her school uniform, Iroha Isshiki sat in a chair, resting her chin on her hand, quietly staring at Yukino Yukinoshita, who was sitting with impeccable posture.

"...Isshiki-kun, are you really not going to the dance?"

"Anyway, I can't find a dance partner, so it doesn't matter whether I go or not."

"Oh."

The air was quiet for a moment.

Yukino Yukinoshita glanced at the control room screen and noticed a white figure dancing alone in the ballroom, pretending to be holding a non-existent dance partner... It seemed like she could dance without a partner.

"Hey~ Yukinoshita-senpai." Iroha Isshiki suddenly asked in a complicated tone, "If I had come to Soubu High a year earlier, would things have been different?"

Yukino Yukinoshita glanced at Iroha Isshiki with a subtle look and sighed softly, "How could you possibly admire Haku-kun?"

"Of course it's because Shiro-senpai is amazing!" Iroha Isshiki said matter-of-factly. "Besides, Shiro-senpai is Yukinoshita-senpai's boyfriend. Don't you think your boyfriend is amazing?"

Yukino Yukinoshita said strangely, "Objectively speaking, Haku-kun should be quite powerful..."

"Right, right? Not only is his acting superb, but he's also handsome, writes scripts for TV series and movies, and has a positive and cheerful personality. Although he seems unreliable at first glance, he's actually a really good person..."

Such a heavy filter!

Okay, it doesn't really seem like a filter...

Yukino Yukinoshita pondered for a moment: "Isshiki-kun, you seem to really admire Haku-kun?"

"You could call it admiration, I suppose." Scenes of being fooled and deceived by the white figure flashed through Isshiki Iroha's mind as she tried to remain firm.

“The more someone idolizes or endorses something, the more likely they are to use it as a weapon to justify their own beliefs,” Yukino Yukinoshita said softly. “Haku-kun has no interest in accepting others’ expectations or dependence; he only acknowledges fans who attack him and want to defeat him…”

Iroha Isshiki's eyes widened: "Then why did Yukinoshita-senpai fall in love with Shiro-senpai?"

Yukino Yukinoshita recalled for a moment, then revealed a faint smile.

"Hmm... because I really wanted to compete with him?"

Speaking of which, Rumi Tsurumi is the same way... Haku-kun would never accept someone else's dependence or worship.

Perhaps it's because I've been responding to expectations all along in my past life.

……

calm!

Memory Seal!

Bai Ying closed her eyes, listening to the music, seemingly absorbed in the graceful dance, but in reality, her mind was filled with fantasies.

Oh! The hero was so embarrassed that tears welled up in her eyes, and she leaned weakly against him, her face making one want to… STOP! Let’s think of something else fun! Like, turning her embarrassing past into a play and singing it to Tsurumi Rumi? Picking her nose in front of her? Playing her embarrassing past recordings without saying a word? Pretending to be friendly and creating some more embarrassing pasts for her?

Ha! I'll destroy your foolish fantasies and the image of a 'gentle, clever, resourceful, and arrogant older brother' in your mind!

He looks exactly like a brave, pitiful, and dependable fisherman...

Frequency switching! 9528... Frequency switching! Brave Plus... Frequency switching! Stickman... Frequency switching! 9527...

Phew, I've calmed down! You're something else, too long to read!

The white figure was immersed in her own world, dancing lightly, unknowingly passing by Yukinoshita and Mai Sakurajima, Angelina and Kazuha Toyohama who were also dancing... passing by again... passing by once more... passing by once more...

What's wrong with you? Are you going to dance with us now? You really want a bloody Christmas?

Yukino Yukinoshita and Mai Sakurajima exchanged a strange look.

Go up and stomp on his foot.

Why aren't you going? Are you afraid of him?

You're the one who's afraid of him, aren't you?

I just wanted to save my sister some trouble.

Ha ha.

As the two locked eyes, Feng Bin and Hua San suddenly caught a glimpse of their dance moves. They left Angelina and gracefully moved towards Bai Ying. Taking advantage of the moment when Bai Ying was pacing with the air person in his arms, Feng Bin and Hua San stretched out their arms, leaned back, and with their petite bodies and light movements, cleverly bypassed Bai Ying's outstretched outer arm, pressing their backs against his chest.

Huh? What kind of demon is disturbing my peaceful cultivation?!

Bai Ying suddenly opened his eyes and saw Feng Binhehua's head right in front of him. He subconsciously took a step back to create some distance, and Feng Binhehua took the opportunity to spin around 360 degrees and back away, her slender back pressed tightly against Bai Ying's body.

Gan!

Bai Ying held her breath and focused intently as she danced, trying to create distance between herself and the dancer. Feng Bin and Hua followed closely behind, their side ponytails whipping out in a clean golden arc as they circled around Bai Ying, effortlessly switching between various dance styles and improvising to the rhythm. Sometimes she would use her hands on her shoulders for leverage, sometimes she would twist her waist to move from in front of her to behind her, and sometimes she would grab Bai Ying's arm, leaning her upper body against her chest, looking up and smiling at her. Her nimble feet would stomp, kick, bend, and straighten on the ground...

The white figure attempted to convey emotion through its eyes, but the link did not respond.

She gently stretches her lotus-like arms, wraps them around her neck and caresses her chest, the cold wind rustling through the winter plum blossoms on the branches; her feet lightly stepping, left and right, forward and backward, fish playing among the green leaves in the clear water. Her beautiful eyes glance around, her charm self-assured, bees and butterflies fluttering after the flowers; her pearly buttocks slowly moisten, her slender waist swaying, for whom does her fragrant sweat intoxicate?

You got so engrossed in your dancing that you went crazy!

Bai Ying couldn't hold back any longer. He had just entered a meditative state when he encountered a snake demon. It was truly bizarre.

He suddenly stopped, and Feng Bin and Hua instinctively grabbed Bai Ying's shoulders, turning their bodies from side to face. He smoothly slipped his left foot between Bai Ying's legs, while his right foot twisted with his body, his toes drawing an arc on the ground, wrapping around Bai Ying's left leg from the side, and his whole body pressed close together...

The two of them stood still for five seconds. Fengbin and Hana slowly opened their eyes and stared at the white figure in disbelief.

Bai Ying sneered, about to say, "You'd better take responsibility for me. I'll appoint you as the Protector of the Crotch"—

Feng Bin and Hana leaped backward, turned, and ran...

Ran……

Stick figures!!

If it's discovered that the student council president is using a provocative tactic, their reputation will probably turn negative...

No problem! At worst, I'll just stand there with my gun drawn. What's there to be afraid of?! I'm not some naive high school boy who gets scared and secretly thrilled by a sudden booing!

As long as I'm not afraid, it's others who are afraid—hmm?! Your subordinate is over there? I'm coming to steal you as my dance partner!

The white figure glanced around, about to take action, when Mai Sakurajima suddenly appeared in front of her, elegantly smiling and extending her hand.

Forget it, subordinates and such are not important.

Wow, you're a hero! Did you sense something was wrong and come to your rescue?

Bai Ying was moved for a few seconds, then realized something was wrong. The dancing hands were held, not one hand holding the other while the other tickled her palm; the dance steps required coordination, not legs touching and moving together; and while eye contact was expected, the subtle chest bumps were really...

After dancing for a while, Mai Sakurajima suddenly strode away, with Haruno Yukinoshita following closely behind with a smile.

Bai Ying: "I bet you're here to dance ballroom with me, right?"

"Hmm, Haruno can't dance~" Haruno Yukinoshita said innocently, "Brother Shiro, please teach me~ It's okay if we're close, consider it tuition~"

This is a trial!

This is a proper dance party!

What are you all doing for me? Anyone who didn't know better would think it was a striptease!

In the control room, Yukino Yukinoshita stared at her sister on the screen, her face dark with exasperation, as the sister half-heartedly pretended to make a mistake and pressed herself against the white figure...

Suddenly, I realized that being the first to dance wasn't a good thing, because I would have to watch my bad boyfriend dance with other people for the rest of the time.

Hmm! I hope there won't be any weird rumors about scumbags at Soubu High School... No, what kind of rumors are these? They're clearly true.

After dancing for a while, Yukinoshita Haruno, who had taken advantage of the situation quite a bit, decided to ruthlessly withdraw.

The white figure gripped the other's hands tightly and began to dance a ballroom dance.

"You still want to run? Hmph hmph hmph..."

Yukino Yukinoshita, on the other hand, seemed completely unconcerned: "Dancing with that rascal until the end of the dance wouldn't be bad, if you're not afraid of suddenly being hung on a tree as a windmill on your way home—hmm? Yukino really wants to see that rascal as a windmill~ Hey, let's keep dancing..."

The white figure glided to Angelina, who was standing motionless among a group of dancers, still putting a small cake in her mouth. She knelt on one knee, placed one hand on her chest, and raised the other, like a knight inviting a princess to dance.

"Well!"

Angelina choked for a moment, then hurriedly grabbed Bai Ying's hand, leaning closer to the standing figure, and whispered frantically, "What are you doing? All the classmates are watching, I'm still eating cake, and suddenly you're inviting me to dance..."

Angelina paused slightly in her dance, her eyes widening as she tried to back away, but the white figure firmly grasped her hands, and the two of them strode forward like sails cutting through waves.

"What are you doing?! There are so many people around!"

"Indeed, I didn't expect this situation to occur."

Bai Ying sighed, "It's too long to read. You don't want people to notice that your dance partner is outstanding, do you?"

Angelina: "???"

Wow! I want to thank you for remembering to include me in your embarrassing moments, are you trying to make fun of me?!

Angelina couldn't hold back any longer and could only follow the white figure, slowly wandering back and forth in the venue...

Fortunately, after stealing a few glances, Angelina quickly breathed a sigh of relief.

Huh? Wait a minute! I'm a little embarrassed to say it, but what do you mean by this, sir?!

Angelina harbored a lingering resentment, but after finishing the dance and eating a few pieces of cake and chocolate, she put that little worry behind her.

"This Christmas event has now come to a successful conclusion. We hope all students get home soon and send a message to their respective homeroom teachers confirming their safe arrival. Special thanks to Kaihama High School, Yukinoshita Construction, and Chiba Elementary School..."

With Yukino Yukinoshita's closing remarks and the list of thank-yous, the joint Christmas event between schools came to a close amidst lingering echoes.

Chapter Ninety-One: General Gao Hao Open-minded

After explaining the precautions and the list of acknowledgments, Yukino Yukinoshita stepped down from the stage according to the procedure, leaving the final cleanup work to the principal.

The principal straightened his clothes and stepped onto the stage with a confident air.

"Well then, I'll just say a few words..."

The principal took the microphone and made the opening gesture.

"Special commendation to Bai Ying and other students for their contributions to organizing joint activities, and best wishes to all teachers and students for a Merry Christmas."

The principal smiled and nodded, then put away the microphone and stepped down from the stage, waving his hand to signal everyone to go home.

Special commendation to Bai Ying and other students?

Yukino Yukinoshita was a little stunned. If it was to praise the importance of unity and cooperation, shouldn't the student councils of both schools be praised? If it was to specifically highlight their own school, even if they didn't mention themselves, shouldn't it be the Soubu High School student council?

Not only did Bai Jun go to the Seaside Comprehensive High School to serve as an advisor and prepare for the program, but he also entered the venue with the Seaside Comprehensive High School... Is this something to be praised for?!

"Hmph hmph hmph hehe hehe hahaha!"

The white figure laughed wildly at Yukino Yukinoshita: "Hero, how does it feel? How does it feel? All that hard work organizing the Christmas event, only to be kicked aside when it comes time to reward your efforts! Come on! Start to break down, start to feel frustrated, start to show that funny, bullied face!"

The white figure darted around Yukino Yukinoshita, saying things like, "The vice president did a good job," and "Of course, it's because I led the class well."

"...I wasn't that angry at first, but what Bai Jun said made me a little angry."

Yukino Yukinoshita's brow twitched slightly: "So you're colluding with the principal again?"

"To put it nicely, this is called a win-win situation." Bai Ying snapped his fingers. "Even though the hero colluded with the principal, causing me to lose power, I still managed to infiltrate the Seaside Comprehensive High School with my outstanding talent, overthrowing the Vortex Jade Rope and becoming the uncrowned king..."

Before Bai Ying could finish speaking, Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly realized: "Bai-kun caused the most attention-grabbing commotion at the beach, but you are also the student council president of Soubu High School. Not only are you using someone else's resources to your advantage, but you're also usurping someone else's position—"

How can I prove that I am better than my partner?

A: Become the boss of the other party.

Who planned that impressive and ceremonial entrance ceremony? Bai Ying, and he walked at the very front with Mai Sakurajima.

What's the opening act? A stage play by Shirokage, Mai Sakurajima, and Kazuka Toyohama.

Who was the most memorable student? Bai Ying, who danced with several girls in the center of the venue from beginning to end.

The principal has face to save, so let bygones be bygones regarding those minor past conflicts—and incidentally, let's set aside the diligent and hardworking General Xue.

Yukino Yukinoshita instantly understood. It seemed that Shiro was unwilling to be left behind and switched to another school to try to make a comeback, but in fact, he took a different approach and achieved results by infiltrating the opponent's side... It was not to cause trouble for the partners, but to use the partners' resources to achieve personal goals while ensuring the success of the event.

"You're quite something." Yukino Yukinoshita shook her head slightly, understanding this point, and was not surprised that the principal praised Shiro-kun.

Compared to leading Zongwu High School in organizing events, Bai Jun needs to first gain leadership of Haibin Comprehensive High School.

"Hehehe! So you're honestly admitting defeat like that? Well, it wasn't for nothing that I prepared dog ears..."

"So that's how it is?" Yu Sheng's eerie voice suddenly came. "No wonder the principal suddenly said a few words to me..."

"Huh?" Bai Ying raised his chin slightly and turned to ask, "Your Majesty, if there is nothing else to report, then let's adjourn the court."

Yu Sheng's eyes twitched slightly, and she didn't know how to complain for a moment. She had a lot to say, but now that the dust had settled, she couldn't find the words to start.

After all, the Christmas activities are already over...

One by one, the students left to go home, and the students from the Seaside Comprehensive High School also boarded the school bus in turn, preparing to drop off the students in different areas according to the pre-planned route.