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

Chapter 71 When did you two start talking?

[Me and — Lu Yu?]

Cheng Bailu immediately forgot all the emotion she had just felt.

【We're not a couple! Besides, how could we possibly answer this kind of unspoken question correctly?】

[I don't even know what Lu Yu likes to eat, how could I possibly get a reward?]

Hmm, but then, wouldn't that mean we'd have to pretend to be a couple during this time?

A buzzing sound filled his little head as countless thoughts popped into his head.

No wonder he's a top student; his thinking is so quick.

"It's okay, it's all about participation. If we win, we'll split the prize."

Lu Yu, on the other hand, handled the situation with ease.

"Didn't I tell you? Being with you will make me lucky."

Since he's said so, I guess I have no choice but to participate.

Such an easily persuaded baby.

"Remember to think carefully about your answer before you write it down, and try to make it related to both of us. Leave the rest to me."

He gave these instructions.

"Uh-huh."

Cheng Bailu stood up, and Lu Yu fiddled with something for a moment before also standing up and coming to the front of the stage.

The audience was a sea of black, and their faces were not visible.

"Wow, they're a high school couple! Well then, once our game starts, you two need to keep a distance from each other."

The staff brought over a barrier to block the two people.

"Hey bro, can we not use this? Let's just keep a little distance. I don't want her to disappear from my sight."

Lu Yu hurriedly stopped him.

【what? 】

Cheng Bailu was stunned for a second.

Oh... are you trying to figure out what I wrote by the way I write? But that's a bit too much...

"Haha, it seems our handsome little guy is quite clingy."

"Yes, I want to keep looking at her, not wanting to waste a single second."

Lu Yu was very serious.

If we're really separated, won't I be severely punished by the [Lucky Charm]?

A murmur arose from the audience.

The theater was instantly filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

【What did you say?! What ...

This is too easy for people to misunderstand!

[Well, we're playing a couple now, so it doesn't seem like it's a problem to say something a little more intimate, right?]

【Cheng Bailu, be brave! Lu Yu has said so, you have to do something about it!】

The girl's mind was in turmoil. Then, she took a deep breath and spoke.

"I...I don't want to leave him either, not even for a second."

The theater fell silent.

Damn it, we're a couple too, so why are we being tortured by a high school student?

Holy crap, what kind of fairytale romance is this? If high school students are already like this, what will they be like when they grow up and have ten kids?

The boys are so talented, the girls are so beautiful, and their relationship is so good—is this what other people's youth is like?

I can't take it anymore, bro, this is too much! Spare me, bro, I just came to watch a movie, did you lure me in like a dog and kill me?

There seemed to be some quiet whispers among the audience.

Lu Yu was also stunned.

He admitted that he had indeed been acting on purpose just now.

But Cheng Bailu's words struck him like a hammer blow, just as if they had triggered the Collector.

Because, after she finished speaking those words, her true feelings followed.

If only this were true.

Yu Zi, you better do something for me!

イ亍.

Tonight, I'll use this shopping card to buy a smile from a beautiful woman.

...Well, let's get started. Please listen to the first question.

The staff paused for a moment before handing the whiteboard and marker to Cheng Bailu.

What is your favorite food?

Hmm, my favorite food, something related to the two of us... let me think... the milkshakes I swapped with Lu Yu... I can't tell him that, I absolutely can't!

I'm sorry, I already know.

Since you like it so much, I'll switch with you again next time. Anyway, I won't lose out; I get to drink three different flavors.

[Okay, I'll write this; he'll definitely guess it.]

What did you write? Why don't you tell me?

But it should be a lemon mousse cake.

On my birthday, he gave me a lemon mousse cake.

Cheng Bailu finished writing with a smile, as if recalling that day, and then showed the whiteboard to the audience.

"Well then, handsome young man, you can start guessing..."

"I gave her a lemon mousse cake on her birthday."

Before the other person could finish speaking, Lu Yu immediately spoke.

Turn your head.

On the whiteboard, not a single word was different.

Even the birthday date was correct.

Holy crap, are you two really here to show off your love?

My husband can't even remember whether I like sweet or savory zongzi. The contrast is just too stark!

When are you two getting married? Could you send me a wedding invitation so I can feel a little involved in your love story?

Lemon mousse cake, is it sold at the Walmart downstairs? I'll try it sometime.

And so, the audience erupted in noise once again.

Cheng Bailu's eyes widened slightly.

She could actually guess that Lu Yu would think the same way as her, but she didn't expect him to be so certain.

It turns out he remembered that day very clearly too.

"So, let's, um, let's start with the second question."

If he asks me about my favorite color next, I might have to rack my brains, because he probably doesn't know I like off-white, right?

Now I know.

So the shirt you wore that day was your favorite color.

"The second question is, when did you start talking? You can calculate the specific date or any special event that happened."

"?"

Wait a minute, teacher, we haven't talked yet.

Oh, this is a couples challenge.

Damn, how can we win like this? We have to cheat.

Don't worry, your brother Yu Zi is still the best guesser in the world.

Lu Yu looked at Cheng Bailu, and the girl looked over at the same time, looking a little uneasy.

【How am I supposed to write this? We haven't even started talking yet!】

Calm down, Cheng Bailu. Think about the memorable things between you two; he should be able to guess.

[The day he stole my homework and math problems... No, Lu Yu was a bit scary back then, he seemed fierce.]

[The day I was falsely accused of stealing money, when he stood in front of me, well, he was actually quite handsome then.]

On my birthday, when he rushed off the bus, I was actually hoping he would wish me a happy birthday. Well, he did even more than I expected, and I was really happy.

The day we went to catch the wanted criminal, he hugged me—well, I guess that didn't count as a hug.

The first time I saw a movie, the things he said to his father really made me feel like the whole world lit up.

The girl hesitated and struggled for a long time.

It's all started going on and on like a revolving lantern.

The staff didn't rush her, but just smiled as they watched the conflicted girl.

Let's celebrate on our birthdays. If we're really a couple, I hope we can experience double the happiness on this day.

After writing down her answers, Cheng Bailu turned the whiteboard over.

The audience started making noise.

The staff member looked at Lu Yu, indicating that he could start guessing.

"On her birthday."

Lu Yu said in a deep voice.

A cheer erupted from the audience.