After deciding to give up, I became popular

“……”

Eating melons is indeed human nature. Originally, it was just a private discussion among a small group, but because the information obtained was too shocking, the voices involuntarily became a little louder, which attracted many eager people around.

Normally, upon seeing unfamiliar people approaching, they would definitely stop the discussion. However, because the target was always the student council president, whom everyone was very interested in, everyone surprisingly reached a consensus—to continue eating melons.

“So, judging from this, the president went on dates with at least 3 girls yesterday? This, this... that's not right, is it?”

“That shouldn't be possible, right? There's not enough time at all... and I think one of them was just found by the president by chance after she went missing.”

“But you can't be sure that she has nothing to do with the president, right?”

“You can't say it like that...”

“Then let's say the minimum, which is two, still acceptable...”

“No, even if we say the minimum, it could still be three! Because actually yesterday... I ran into Shina and the president together...”

“Eh? But Shina... isn't she the blonde girl he mentioned just now?”

“No, that's not right! I remember now, the girl I saw yesterday didn't really look like Shina! Because her hair color was brighter, and Shina is more petite! But the most important thing is that Shina usually has shoulder-length hair, but the girl yesterday had pigtails!”

“This... is there a chance you saw it wrong? After all, hairstyles can be changed temporarily...”

“Wow! Don't underestimate people, okay! Hairstyle is just one of the characteristics! The key is that I'm just nearsighted, not blind! I definitely wouldn't be mistaken!”

“Okay, stop arguing about that! Let me summarize first! In short—the president was suspected of dating four... at least three girls last night, right? What kind of superman is this? Satisfying three in one night?! The president is too... too resilient?!”

“As expected of the 'strongest ex-boyfriend' that girls can't forget, the president is really awesome!”

“……”

Students are generally quite concerned about the affairs of campus celebrities. In addition, Xia Chuanzou has long been burdened with countless scandals and rumors. Therefore, students who are interested in the topic of who his real sweetheart is have long made various predictions about what might happen in this test of courage. As a result, after collecting various information from all over, they still came to a shocking answer—their student council president, Xia Chuanzou, actually dated 4 girls during this test of courage!

Good heavens, what kind of time management master is this?

If it were before, they might have thought that those scandals were just rumors, but after yesterday, most of them would have to consider the true gold content of these scandals.

The most important thing is that this is just the answer that a few of them came to. If they gathered more strength, they might be able to find out more details!

But after thinking about it carefully, they still felt it was better to forget it, and not to ask students from other classes to cause additional trouble. Of course, this doesn't mean that they admitted defeat, or were afraid of being blamed or retaliated by Xia Chuanzou after making a big deal, after all, it had happened before—someone accidentally talked about the rumors about the student council president in front of him, but he just lightly replied, "The clear are clear themselves."

That's why they dared to talk about this matter so openly in the classroom today, and Xia Chuanzou himself probably didn't expect that his attitude of ignoring it actually increased other people's desire for knowledge, and even—if it wasn't out of respect for Xia Chuanzou, they would have sent specialists to track and report on the student council president's every move on campus, and even off campus.

“Speaking of which, why is the president so late today and still hasn't come to the class? Did something happen?”

“Could it be that the teacher heard some news and caught the president to question him?”

“Idiot! We just discussed these things, how could the teacher catch someone in advance!”

“Then I don't know... it can't be that the president couldn't sleep because of what happened last night, and then overslept today, right?”

“You think the president is you! To be honest, the girls should be the ones who can't sleep, right? And I have a feeling... there will definitely be a bloody storm in the days to come! When the results come out, don't mention how many girls will be sad, and at that time...”

“We can watch the show?”

“...Watch your big head! Of course, take advantage of the situation! You deserve to not find a girlfriend!”

“But you haven't found one either...”

“……ヽ(ヽ `д′)”

Seeing that the two were about to fight, several people next to them rushed over to persuade them, “Forget it, big brother, forget it.”

Different from the lively situation here, in another corner of the classroom, a certain angel who was only mentioned last was looking depressed.

Why hasn't Zou come to class yet? It's rare that I saved a good seat for him...

The simple her doesn't know yet that the students in the class are betting less and less on her.

193. Why is he always giving out benefits?

After a burst of rapid alarm clock sound, Xia Chuanzou finally woke up from his sleep.

Perhaps because he stayed up for too long, he slept particularly deeply this time, and also had a very long dream. In the dream, he and... and... and who? And... what did he do? He clearly just woke up, but he forgot in an instant...

But he didn't really care, because it was just a dream after all. Even if he dreamed because of real things, it was just a fantasy. The important thing is how to make a decision in reality—although he still couldn't figure out what he should do.

But he had been trying very hard to think of a way out, so hard that he didn't sleep all night, and stayed up until it was time for class without falling asleep. In the end, he only came back to his senses under Biqigu's surprised gaze, so he asked the other party to help him ask for a leave of absence for the morning, and that's why he had this period of time to catch up on sleep.

But in-depth, he was forced to sleep, not only to prevent himself from being absent from the subsequent courses again, but also to calm his mood, but now that he was awake, his brain began to operate frantically again, as if he had instantly returned to the state of last night—he really didn't know what to do, perhaps because he was in this mountain, no matter what he couldn't find the most suitable way, and even thought... perhaps he should try to discuss it with others? After all, brainstorming is always better.

But unfortunately, he definitely can't tell too many people about these things, at most there can only be one or two knowers, and they must be people who know him well, and who can definitely keep secrets, and on this basis can also make suggestions that are helpful to him.

Based on the above conditions, such people are really too difficult to find. After multiple screenings, only Biqigu Bahata and Jiateng Hui may be able to take on such a role, but the former... Biqigu is clearly an absolutely dedicated person, that guy also has his own unwavering persistence, with his half-hearted mood to face the other party who is pursuing the real thing, maybe he won't get the answer he wants, and even may make it unpleasant, and in the end the two can't even be friends!

He naturally doesn't want to add more annoying things, and he doesn't want to bear such consequences.

Then in this case, the only option is Jiateng, if it's her, she should be able to understand... no, wait? Why?

Xia Chuanzou suddenly became confused, feeling empty in his heart, as if something was missing.

But what needs more attention is—why? Why does he think Jiateng can understand him? Clearly Jiateng... as a girl... shouldn't she be the most disgusted with his wavering scumbag mood?

If what he cares about is just the confusion about whether to ask the girl he once pursued why she rejected his confession, he believes Jiateng must be able to give good advice, just like she could see through his weakness and save him from the brink of collapse, she has such observation skills, but this time the key point is no longer on that level!

That is what he cares more about but also difficult to say, as long as it is a girl will... yes, no matter who, as long as it is a girl, they will definitely reject him, a person who is wavering and can't determine whether he can be dedicated in love! Anyone who hears his thoughts, scolding him first, and then breaking up with him is completely possible!

Even "Saint Hui" is right, it's better to say that precisely because it's her, she is most likely to scold him and be willing to help him "correct".

But he can clearly feel in his heart that his mood at this moment is very different from before, just like he could resolutely pursue someone without being courteous to others, now he can also be very sure that he can't leave anyone alone! If he wants him to give up, unless there is one possibility...

They actively choose to leave his side.

And it can't be other reasons, it can only be this one reason—they have fallen in love with someone else.

Then at that time he will definitely not be an untimely disturber.

...Yes, that's right! As long as such a result can be ushered in, then he can end their relationship only by hurting himself!

Therefore, he only needs to maintain his usual way of life, maintaining a not too close or too distant attitude, until they find someone they like...

After figuring out his way out, Xia Chuanzou closed his eyes again, but then suddenly opened them, and his originally confused eyes began to become firm.

After catching up on sleep in the morning, his energy has basically recovered, and it is naturally no problem to support a normal afternoon activity, and now he stood up, took off his pajamas and prepared to put on his student uniform.

At this time, a burst of crisp knocking sound suddenly rang outside the door, and Xia Chuanzou opened his mouth without thinking, “Just come in directly.”

He naturally didn't have the mind to pay attention to who was coming back now, his mind was still thinking about how he should treat the people around him in the future, should he maintain his usual self? Or should he use a more universal standard “friend mode”?

However, he doesn't pay attention to others ≠ others don't pay attention to him.

The person who came in looked at him naked, wearing only a pair of underwear, and was stunned.

“Eyah!” Shina Mahiru covered her eyes with both hands, and her expression suddenly became shy.

She came to visit Xia Chuanzou, without telling anyone in advance—except for greeting the duty teacher at the guard room.

In the morning, she originally thought that Xia Chuanzou just accidentally got up late, but in the end he didn't come for the whole morning, so she couldn't help but worry.

In addition, during the break between classes, she could always occasionally hear slight words like “President” “So awesome” “Test of courage” and so on, and subconsciously felt that Xia Chuanzou was exhausted because he was busy with the test of courage, after all, such things had happened before, so she really couldn't rest assured and chose to come over to visit at noon, and also brought a nutritious lunch by the way.

As a result, she suffered a great visual impact as soon as she entered the door, which caused her to be confused now, and even her speech was not smooth.

“Why... why are you, Zou... only, only wearing a pair of underwear!”

“?”

Suddenly hearing a familiar voice, and it was a female voice, the most important thing was hearing it in the boys' dormitory.

So Xia Chuanzou immediately came back to his senses and turned his head to look in the direction of the person.

His eyes met Shina Mahiru, who was secretly observing him through the gaps in her fingers.

“……”

“……”

So should he say good afternoon first? Xia Chuanzou thought.

194. Adorable Angel

“Why is Zou only wearing a pair of underwear!” Shina Mahiru said shyly, and seeing that he had not moved for a long time, she felt even more that she didn't know where to put her eyes, “Al, anyway, put on your clothes quickly!”

Hearing these words, Xia Chuanzou's originally somewhat confused thoughts finally came back to his senses, he quickly took his student uniform and put it on, and then began to greet the angel lady.

“Why did you come here? Don't you have an outdoor class in the afternoon?” Xia Chuanzou asked curiously.

Unlike him, the angel's daily routine has always been very regular, going to bed early, getting up early, if there are no accidents, she will also take a proper nap after lunch, but this time she appeared in his dormitory... Oh right! This is still a boys' dormitory, how did she have the courage to come in?

“Co, come to visit you...” Shina Mahiru said softly, she couldn't recover from the impact just now for a while.

It can only be said that her little hands are still too small, they can't completely cover her eyes.

“Ri, right, I also brought you a bento...” After saying that, she raised the bento box in her hand and shook it gently to indicate.

Although it wasn't made by her own hands, the love heart on it was also painted by her personally after entrusting the kitchen maid, full of blessings for the other party's body to get better soon.

But now it seems that this idiot is clearly very energetic? Even there is... Dame! Can't think wildly anymore!

The image from earlier flashed in her mind, and Shiina Mahiru's face threatened to turn even redder. She quickly shook her head, hoping to banish the strange scene from her thoughts.

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. The more she tried not to remember, the clearer the image became.

"Guh..."

"I see... Thanks," Natsukawa Kanade nodded, acknowledging her.

He, of course, didn't notice her squirming, or rather, he didn't attribute it to her seeing him nearly naked. After all, given their relationship, accidentally running into each other half-dressed was a common occurrence, except he usually had his pants on. This time, he just hadn't had time to change.

"Let's go to the cafeteria... I'll grab the lunchbox," Natsukawa Kanade said, walking towards her.

This was still the boys' dormitory, after all, and Mahiru seemed a bit uncomfortable. Naturally, he wanted to consider her feelings.

However, suddenly, increasingly loud footsteps echoed from the hallway, heading towards their room.

"!" Shiina Mahiru panicked, as if facing a formidable enemy. "What do we do, Kanade?"

"?" Natsukawa Kanade blinked, wondering what she meant. He was about to ask when...

The angel dashed towards him and dove into his bed—he had just gotten up and hadn't had time to tidy the bedding.

"..."

Natsukawa Kanade was stunned by her rapid series of actions.

There was no need to hide, was there?

Before he could warn her, the door to their room was pushed open again, and a figure appeared in the doorway.

"I brought you food... Oh? You're already up," Hachiman Hikigaya said in surprise.

He had been worried about Natsukawa Kanade's near-death appearance that morning, but he had recovered so quickly.

"I'll just leave this..." He was about to put down the lunch, but his eyes landed on the conspicuous, bulging shape under the blanket near Natsukawa Kanade's feet.

"..." It was so obvious that someone was hiding inside!

He glanced at the exquisite lunchbox on the floor and fell silent for a moment.

Then, his lips twitched, and he looked at Natsukawa Kanade with a strange expression, as if saying, "You never cease to amaze me!"

Natsukawa Kanade shrugged, first displaying helplessness, then responding with a look that said, "This has nothing to do with me."

Hikigaya Hachiman scoffed at his response, but he didn't say anything. He picked up the lunchbox and said in a deliberately exaggerated tone, "Since you're up, go to the cafeteria yourself. I'll eat this lunch—"

His voice was loud, as if afraid someone wouldn't hear him.

Natsukawa Kanade readily responded, "Okay, I'll go myself. Thanks for the thought—"

They exchanged another glance, and Hikigaya Hachiman retreated from the room as he had come, closing the door behind him.

After waiting for a while, until the footsteps completely disappeared down the hallway, Natsukawa Kanade looked at his bed, crouched down, and gently said, "You can come out now, Mahiru-chin."