Uneasy daily life

[Yukino Yukinoshita: I guess I understand for now.]

Angelina: Yukino, please teach me.

[Yukino Yukinoshita: What should I teach?]

[Angelina: How to create a romantic feeling!]

Some time has passed...

[Angelina: Yukino? 】

Damn it, Yukino really isn't going to hand over her secret technique so easily!

Angelina wriggled around in bed for a moment, then turned and opened her novel reading app.

Enjoy your rare holiday by lying in bed and reading novels.

……

This is probably what they mean by a besieged city. People outside want to get in, and people inside want to get out. Everyone is filled with longing for things that are desirable but unattainable.

At her desk, Yukino Yukinoshita glanced at the message that popped up on her phone, reached out and patted the black cat on her lap. "I'm sorry, Anshinin-kun, I really can't help you with this problem. You'll have to figure it out yourself."

Just like my current troubles.

Hmm… Sister, Sakurajima-senpai, Anshinin did it all… That wretched Shiro-kun, even reporting his 'achievements' to me! What are your motives? What are you planning? What do you want to do to me? What is your plan?!

Yukino Yukinoshita couldn't help but feel her heart race, and she shook her head vigorously to dispel the sudden stream of thoughts that had popped into her head.

I don't even need to look in the mirror to know that my face is flushed.

Hmm, I do yearn for the relationship between Anxinyuan and Baijun. Whether it's confessing, going on dates, or anything like that, everything happens naturally. Even though they are special things, they seem ordinary because of their relationship, and this ordinariness makes them seem extraordinary.

Anxinyuan probably longs for her relationship with Bai Jun again. Whether she's angry or ashamed, her mood is always completely controlled by Bai Jun, and she's always being bullied by this bad guy.

For example, now!

First it was her older sister, then Sakurajima-senpai, and then Anshinin-san. Especially Anshinin-san, who, despite the distance between Izu and Chiba, pretended to be Anshinin-san and sent her those kinds of messages! This kind of lie that's so easy to expose is clearly something Shirakuni did on purpose!

If I were to send a message to confront him, Bai Jun would definitely retort with something like, "You said I could lie to you," or "I'm telling you this to be honest with you, long live honesty," leaving me speechless!

Furthermore, proportionally speaking, there are now three people who have had a real relationship with Bai Jun, leaving only myself and Feng Bin without one—a question that I previously thought was probably too far removed from me to consider for the time being, but suddenly Bai Jun threw it in front of me, as if I could see him grinning wickedly, saying things like, "Guess who's next? Who is it? Who is it?"—words that make me feel embarrassed, annoyed, and prone to overthinking!

"Meow~"

The little black cat meowed, and Yukino Yukinoshita, who had been in a daze, suddenly came back to her senses and pursed her lips slightly.

Definitely! Otherwise, why would I be having these wild thoughts right now! This Bai Jun—I thought that going to different universities would mean we'd have less contact, but I still experience this feeling of shame and annoyance every now and then!

I don't want to think about it anymore. If I keep thinking about it, I'll get an infection from the fungal growth. Let's think about other things instead.

Yukino Yukinoshita stroked the cat with one hand and gently pinched its chin with the other.

For example, try to learn from others' experiences and prepare mentally and cognitively for what will happen sooner or later... The advice given by Anxin Hospital is not to say you're tired, as passively waiting can easily lead to anxiety... Doesn't that seem a bit unreliable?

But the other two felt that asking about this kind of thing would easily leave behind a dark history they didn't want to look back on.

Hmm, let's put that aside for now and ask another question.

Anxinyuan said that Bai Jun established an aid and service club on his first day of university...

Well—to be honest, my original college plan didn't include any club activities. It was mainly about learning professional knowledge, getting certificates, and my father had also mentioned that he wanted me to participate in internships to gain experience so that I could take over his job and enter politics after graduation.

The schedule is quite flexible, so joining a club activity isn't stressful. Moreover, the nature of the Assistance and Service Club's activities, with their "waiting for things to happen" approach, gives me a sense of being able to handle unexpected situations and develop myself.

Yukino Yukinoshita came up with a good reason to convince herself and happily imagined her university life a few days later.

Then I thought about it and felt that I still had to get my revenge. I'm all about getting an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.

[Yukino Yukinoshita: Is Haku alright? Anshinin said you're tired, you need to take care of yourself.]

[Bai Ying: You wait at home! I'll take leave and come to Chiba right now!]

[Yukino Yukinoshita: Don't come!]

Tch, you bad guy.

Chapter 149 Potential Stocks

Ha! The brave one actually sent this kind of message; he must be in cahoots with the 'Too Long Not Read' group!

"Speak! What did you discuss with the hero? Tell me everything honestly, or don't blame me for subjecting you to severe torture. When I cast the Great Memory Restoration Technique, you'll know you're wrong!"

The white figure looked down from its high vantage point and issued a stern warning.

"Don't even think about it! I'm not telling you! And don't even think about peeking at my phone!" Angelina angrily raised her chopsticks, pointing at the white shadow hanging on the wall. "A cell phone is the most private thing for modern people, don't you know that?!"

"You mean your few selfies and those artsy, sentimental phrases you copied from the internet into your notebook?"

"Waaaaah! Tell me! How do you want to die?!"

"So good!"

"Oh, so you wanted to experience what it felt like to be shaken hard in a Coke bottle!"

After a fierce struggle up and down, Bai Ying landed unsteadily and swayed to the table, sitting down: "I say, you started hitting the cook before you even finished your meal, isn't that going too far?"

“Indeed, we should show some respect for food and finish eating before we start.” Angelina gave a deadpan look, then became a little nervous. “Ahem, does the teacher have any particular objections to my request for leave?”

"Don't worry," Bai Ying gave a thumbs up, "The teacher didn't even notice you missed class."

Angelina was dumbfounded: "Huh?"

Bai Ying shrugged: "What else? Call everyone to see if they're all here? Call their parents? Teachers are here to teach, not to solve all sorts of student problems. Managing student problems isn't the job of a teacher."

Angelina exclaimed in surprise, "Huh? University is too free! Doesn't that mean most students don't need to... I mean, most students would still go to class if no one was supervising them?"

"Don't be so quick to rejoice," Bai Ying said quietly. "You can't escape exams and tests. Besides, there are departments like the Student Affairs Office that manage all kinds of student issues. It's only natural to notify parents if the situation is serious. If they really can't control you, expulsion to maintain your average grades is also an option..."

"I'm not secretly pleased at all!"

Ugh! Looks like I'll have to flip through my books and figure out how to catch up on the lessons I missed this morning.

Angelina muttered sadly, then vented her anger, "Damn it! If you hadn't worked so long last night and then not woken me up this morning, I wouldn't have been late!!"

Bai Ying said seriously, "You flatter me."

"?"

You're not getting a reward!

Angelina rolled her eyes: "Taking pride in how long that kind of thing lasts... what a shallow and pathetic boy."

Bai Ying retorted with a precise sarcasm: "Don't you also particularly like third-rate romantic and touching love dramas?"

"Ugh! In the end, there wasn't anything particularly romantic about it!" Angelina suddenly frowned. "It's kind of strange, I remember waking up this morning..."

Bai Ying: "That's not true. You were so tired that you were fast asleep. I called you a few times but couldn't wake you. Considering that you were indeed extremely exhausted, I left a note before I left."

Is that so? Angelina fell into deep thought. Had she woken up this morning? Or not?

"How are you feeling?" Bai Ying asked. "If you're tired, get some rest. Last night was indeed a bit intense..."

"I feel no different from usual. I just wanted to stay in bed longer, so I stayed in bed until noon."

Angelina scratched her head, wondering what she had been thinking about. Oh right! Class!

Do you have classes this afternoon?

"No classes, but there are club activities."

Bai Ying said with a well-thought-out plan, "Gather all the members in the activity room. We'll plan how to help you win the Izu Spring Festival Beauty Pageant."

"Oh, you think I'd just agree like that? You haven't given up on that outrageous plan yet?!"

"Too long to read! Have you forgotten the Scarlet Theatre Company's passion for performing themselves?!"

"Of course I haven't forgotten! I'll help you fill in the last gaps and remove some things that might hinder your chances of winning the beauty pageant!"

"This is outrageous! Men playing women and women playing men—that's how acting is showcased! Stop with your crooked ideas!"

While they were bickering and pulling at each other, Angelina quickly finished the rice in her bowl, her face full of vigilance and her whole body full of resistance. Her fingers could unleash superpowers at any time, letting Bai Ying experience what a deadly danger was.

Tsk, if we hadn't had sex last night, I might have been able to pretend to grab her and take advantage of her, causing her to have a mental breakdown and talk nonsense, making her agree to participate in the male beauty pageant in a daze. Now, I can't even find a flaw to exploit...

Bai Ying pondered various methods. As the saying goes, lust can cloud judgment. If she whispered sweet nothings in his ear, or tried out some new knowledge she had learned, she could exhaust his physical and mental energy, making him feel elated and lowering his IQ, and then seize the opportunity to offer her suggestions.

“Bai Ying, if you’re up to something…” Angelina hesitated, but considering her reputation, she tried to keep a straight face and suppress the shame surging in her heart, “I read online that guys’ butts, cough cough, are very sensitive, and if they get stimulated, they’ll ejaculate prematurely, hmph, hmph hmph…”

Angelina probably intended to give a sinister, cold smile as a form of intimidation, but unfortunately, she couldn't maintain the composure until the end.

The white figure leaned back in horror, shouting angrily, "Why would you search for that kind of thing?! It's utterly lewd!"

"How was I supposed to know that thing would suddenly appear in front of me!"

Angelina reached out and slammed her hand on the table.

“That makes sense. After all, it’s the internet age. It seems like humans are searching data, but in reality, data is searching for humans.” Bai Ying calmed down from her initial shock, tidied up the dishes on the table, and casually asked, “So what did you search for?”

Angelina instinctively replied, "Why do boys like to do..."

The next second, the white figure who was trying to naturally carry the bowl back to the kitchen was hung on the wall.

……

As a homebody, I won't go out unless absolutely necessary.

If there are no new anime series, you can watch older ones; if there are no older anime series, you can watch voice actor shows; if there are no voice actor shows, you can read manga or novels; if there are no manga or novels, you can chat with fellow fans...

Now, let's enjoy the new anime series of this season!

Just as Kohei Imamura was about to enjoy himself, his phone suddenly rang.

Wow, this society is truly full of care for people.

Is it a scam or a sales pitch? Is it insurance or harassment? When will personal information be properly protected? Will shut-ins ever be able to get over this?

Kohei Imamura picked up his phone and answered, intending to hang up halfway through the other person's sentence—well, who knows if it was just a recording program on the other end, or even a real person.

[Imamura, are you free? I need your help with something. In return, I'll take you to a social party later!]

"Senior Shou? How did you get my phone number?"

[When you were drunk earlier, I found your number and wrote it down myself. After all, you're a member of the diving club, so of course I need to write down your phone number so it's easier to find you.]

"When did I become a member of the diving club?!"

You've already filled out the membership application form, right?

"That was forced!"

Kohei Imamura was having a headache when he suddenly had a good idea: "Senior Kotobuki, I've already joined a club, so I can't join the diving club!"

Hey, don't be so petty, we're hosting a social party with Qinghai Women's University! Maybe some voice actors will come over!

"Okay, I'll be right there!"

Kohei Imamura closed the door, hung up the phone, and changed his clothes and shoes, preparing to disguise himself for going out.

After all, being a shut-in is not suitable for going out in society; it attracts too much attention. I have to hide my shut-in identity in private, so I can only go out wearing a zip-up t-shirt.

The phone rang again.

[Commander No. 2, assemble in the activity room, classroom number 5 on the third floor of the laboratory building!]

Imamura Kohei: "..."

With so many calls coming in, today is probably going to be a bad day.

Speaking of which, what exactly is General No. 2?

[Hmm? Why are you silent?]

"I have something to do and can't find the time right now. We'll talk about it later."

Kohei Imamura hung up the phone and muted it.

Who wants to join your "social butterfly" club and get flashed by a flashbang?! Damn it, whether it's the Aid and Service Club or the Diving Club, I was forced to join. If I had to choose a club, I'd rather join the Diving Club!

……

Ah!

His tone was perfunctory, his words were drawn out; despite being a shut-in, he was outdoors, indicating an urgent matter, and he seemed to be trying to hide something...

Bai Ying put down her phone, a cold smile flashing across her lips: "As expected, they've tried to poach my people—enough said, let's go!"

"Oh, oh—" Angelina took two steps to catch up, then suddenly realized something was wrong, "Aren't we supposed to be going to the school's activity room?"