I'm in high school, is my dating system working correctly?

I walked out of the movie theater in silence. The shopping mall was still open and bustling with activity.

The place was bustling with noise, laughter, and chatter as couples shared what they had just seen in the movie.

Although it was a re-release, many people still hadn't seen it. They discussed it enthusiastically, praising the exquisite visuals, the fantastical plot, and the trials and tribulations of the male and female leads, culminating in their reconciliation.

"How is it?"

As they rode the escalator downstairs, Lu Yu broke the silence.

"Hmm, the premise is quite interesting. At first, I just thought it was about switching bodies, but I didn't expect there to be a time difference. When I heard that the Mitsuha family was hit by a meteorite, my mind went completely blank..."

Cheng Bailu meticulously discussed the plot, music, and visuals, as if to prove that she had indeed watched the movie very attentively, rather than having her mind blank and only paying attention to Lu Yu beside her.

As we chatted, we arrived at the first floor.

The rain had indeed stopped, but the ground outside the mall was still damp, and a faint earthy smell mixed with the scent of grass lingered in the streets after the heavy rain.

I'll take you to the station.

Cheng Bailu carried a bulging satchel containing the little pear-shaped cat plush toy she had caught that day.

The rain has thoroughly soaked through the area, sweeping away the previous sweltering heat. A slight coolness has settled in the air, heralding the approach of autumn. In a little while, the plane trees lining the school's main road will be ablaze with golden leaves.

Each layer of autumn rain brings a layer of chill.

The two continued chatting about the movie, expanding on the plot, discussing the director, and mentioning their promise to see it again next time.

Cheng Bailu suddenly felt that the name "The Garden of Words" sounded particularly beautiful.

Bus number 11 came and went.

The girl squeezed her bracelet until the third bus arrived at the station.

"You should go back now, it might rain again later. Let's talk on the phone."

"okk".

Lu Yu waved and boarded the bus, finding a window seat in the back of the empty bus, and waved goodbye to the girl who was still waiting at the station.

Wait until that bus drove away.

Cheng Bailu opened her handbag.

Besides the little pear-shaped cat doll that Lu Yu gave me today, the tissues, my phone, and lip balm that I carry with me.

An umbrella bearing the logo of the community service center lay quietly at the bottom.

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When I got home, sure enough, it started drizzling again.

After washing up, I rubbed my underwear to avoid getting caught.

The guilt aspect.

Feng Jiahe and Lao Lu had just returned when they were ready to lie down.

The two chattered away in cheesy, middle-aged pick-up lines, their voices soft and affectionate.

After scrolling through my phone for a while, Cheng Bailu sent me a message.

[White Dew]: [Image]

The little tabby cat was placed on her bedside table, in a spot she could see as soon as she opened her eyes each day.

【White Dew】: Doesn't it look like Ayu?

[Lu Yu]: Don't call all pear-shaped cats A Yu, A Yu will be sad!

[Bai Lu]: I don't care, as long as I don't see A Yu, it is A Yu.

It's also called "stand-in literature."

Lu Yu discovered that Cheng Bailu was also quite clever.

After all, the trope of a bookworm with excellent grades only exists in old novels.

The reason why the sect's holy maiden is aloof is not because she lacks emotional intelligence, but simply to avoid trouble.

Our top student in the grade is just someone who focuses on studying and doesn't really engage with the abstract culture of the internet.

These days, there aren't many young people who haven't been corrupted.

[Lu Yu]: Okay, okay, then you should treat it like A Yu and take good care of it. Don't kick it off the bed tonight.

[Bai Lu]: No, I will sleep with A Yu in my arms.

He said he would hold her while she slept.

Lu Yu sent a banging cat emoji.

[Bai Lu]: Oh right, my mom made some steamed buns. I'll bring one to you tomorrow morning.

Do you and Zhou Qianyun have a private group chat?

Lu Yu scratched his head.

Anyway, I can eat it.

[Lu Yu]: Then I'll buy some steamed buns from my hometown, and we can exchange them.

[Bai Lu]: Mm, okay. [Nods loudly]

This girl is already quite skilled at using emojis.

[White Dew]: I'm really happy today, thank you.

[Lu Yu]: Let's meet again next time. I haven't met the real A Yu yet.

The typing continued for a moment.

[Bai Lu]: Okay, let's go together next time. It's getting late, let's go to sleep.

[Lu Yu]: Okay, see you tomorrow.

[White Dew]: Hehe, see you tomorrow.

Lock screen.

In the blacked-out screen, Lu Yu saw his own grinning face.

He put down his phone, and memories of the movie theater suddenly flooded his mind.

That magical time, that dreamlike experience—if there truly were a tempting Mephistopheles, Lu Yu would probably have cried out without hesitation at that moment, "Please stop, time!"

Turn off the lights, lie down on the bed, and close your eyes.

I tossed and turned in bed.

I simply put on my headphones and listened to music to help me sleep.

What a coincidence, it's "Seven Mile Fragrance".

It rained all night.

The girl's profile, illuminated by the dappled light of the screen, quietly slips into a dream, her hazy thoughts overflowing like raindrops.

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early morning.

It was drizzling outside the window. There were quite a few people on the bus today, so Lu Yu simply sat in a seat near the aisle and used his backpack to save a seat for Cheng Bailu.

Then, he yawned, sleepy and tired.

It turns out that no matter how well you rest over the weekend, you'll still feel sleepy on Monday morning.

I don't want to go to work!

To combat his drowsiness, Lu Yu scrolled through short videos on his phone, watching Hakimi to pass the time.

The cotton mill stop arrived. He looked out the window and saw a girl with a ponytail wearing a school uniform jacket boarding the bus.

"There are quite a lot of people today."

Lu Yu moved to a seat by the window.

"Yes, that's how it is when it rains."

Cheng Bailu nodded slightly and sat down in the warm spot that still held his warmth.

"Lu Yu, let me show you a magic trick."

The girl smiled and spoke with an air of seriousness.

"You can even do magic tricks now."

Lu Yu paused the short video, sat up straight, and looked like a spectator who was on high alert.

Immediately, Cheng Bailu pulled up her slightly long sleeves and took out a large steamed bun in a plastic bag from her cuffs and handed it over.

"Hehe, pretty impressive, huh... Um, sorry, forget about what happened earlier, here you go."

She had barely finished speaking when she gave a shy smile, embarrassed by her own somewhat clumsy acting.

"Your magic skills are impressive; you're a great magician now."

Lu Yu took the steamed bun with an exaggerated air, then pulled out a red oil beef bun wrapped in both a plastic bag and a paper bag from his school uniform pocket.

"Here, it's all for you."

Cheng Bailu opened the paper bag, which contained about a drawerful of food.

"So many? Hmm..."

She wanted to ask if she wasn't going to bring breakfast for Zhou Qianyun, but then she felt it was inappropriate to say something like that at this time.

"It's alright, Zhou Qianyun doesn't deserve to eat breakfast today."

Lu Yu casually took a bite of the bun.

Homemade steamed buns are the best – thin skin, generous filling, and incredibly flavorful.

"Auntie's cooking is really good, much better than my mom's steamed buns."

As Lu Yu praised it, his phone fell to the ground. He hurriedly picked it up and accidentally pressed the play button.

In the short video, a girl is talking to the screen.

Cheng Bailu, who was putting the paper bag away, caught a glimpse of this and pursed her lips.

"Is this... uh, a borderline live stream?"

She would occasionally overhear the boys in her class discussing something at school. At first, she thought they were talking about roast chicken, but later she realized it was the pure repression of teenage boys.

Will Lu Yu watch it too?

Well, since it's all online, we can't meet or touch each other, so there's nothing wrong with looking at pretty girls.

I myself will glance at pretty girls a couple of times, let alone guys.

"No, this is a positive video. You can listen to it if you don't believe me."

Lu Yu hurriedly took off his headphones and handed one to Cheng Bailu.

Do I want to hear it too?

The girl took the headphones, looking bewildered, and put them on.

Lu Yu played the video from the beginning.

A cheerful voice came through the headphones.

Good morning! Have a happy day today! ~♪

The girl greeted everyone with "good morning" in the video, and then talked about her plans for the day as if sharing her life, giving off a lively and energetic girl-next-door vibe.

"...Oh, I see. Um, I'm sorry, I misunderstood you."

Cheng Bailu immediately apologized and returned the earphones.

"It's nothing."

Lu Yu isn't incapable of watching suggestive videos, so let's round it up and say Cheng Bailu is half right.

"On days like this, hearing such an energetic morning greeting can really lift your spirits."

"Yes, that's true."

Cheng Bailu nodded slightly, her gaze fixed ahead, lost in thought.

A moment later, she gently tugged at Lu Yu's sleeve.

He turned his head and saw the girl carefully clutching her sleeve, her lips pursed, leaning closer and speaking in a low voice.

Good morning! Have a happy day today! ~♪

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