Popularity is everything; I play a super genius.

"How about it, Saki-kun? Pretty impressive, right? I arranged it!"

As class was about to start and the students from other classes dispersed, Huo Mu approached Qi Ji and patted his chest proudly.

After the battle against the Golden Eagle, where Huo Mu risked his life to buy time for the students of Class 8, he gradually gained the recognition of the other students in the class.

Now, no one in the class calls him "son of a sinner" anymore.

As his popularity in the class gradually improved, Hōki became increasingly grateful to Saki.

That's why we had that unique welcoming ceremony just now...

Looking at Huomu's "Praise me" expression.

Sakaki: "..."

He suddenly understood why Shan Na often couldn't help but curse Huo Mu.

Because it's really hard to bear...

"I really... thank you so much."

Saki slapped Huo Mu hard on the shoulder, making the latter howl in pain.

However, even so, Huomu still didn't forget to "humbly" say:

"Compared to how many times Saki-san has saved us, I only did a little bit of insignificant stuff!"

Moreover, everyone is genuinely grateful to you and admires you, which is why they welcome you in this way.

"Hey, Saki, why haven't you come to the academy for the past month?"

"I went out to play," Saki said casually, making up an excuse.

Upon hearing this, Huo Mu couldn't help but show an envious expression.

I thought:

Saki-kun truly lives up to his reputation as a genius!

Is this the ease and mastery of a genius?

In another month, it will be the grade-level competition.

For all the students, that was the most important test since they enrolled.

Everyone was practicing extra hard at this time, wishing they could stretch one day into two.

At this moment, perhaps only Saki could feel such a sense of relaxation.

To be honest, he really wanted to go out and have fun like Saki...

I wish I didn't have to get up before dawn to train, I wish I didn't have to throw punches until my arms were too sore to lift, and I wish I didn't have to stay in bed at night and still feel resentful about the game.

I really want to...

but--

He doesn't have the same talent as Saki.

Therefore, even a single day of slackness could become an unforgivable "weakness" in the future.

He can't stop.

He has no right to stop.

……

While Saki and Hōki were talking, Setsuna, who was sitting at the table in front of them, was also listening intently.

Upon hearing this, the girl felt even more inferior.

She never intended to compare her talent with the freakishly talented Saki; she just couldn't accept that she couldn't even compare to that loser, Kazuki!

During this month, she didn't relax for a moment. Apart from attending classes and working, she spent all her time cultivating.

But as for [Flame Fist] and such, she hadn't even scratched the surface...

Thinking of this, Shan Na lowered her head even further.

perhaps--

That's why she was abandoned...

His eyes darkened for a moment, but his fists clenched tightly, unwilling to give up.

She hesitated, wondering whether she should also ask Saki-chan for help.

I asked him to give me some extra help and guidance...

However, she felt embarrassed and afraid of making things too difficult for the other person.

After all, she couldn't be like Himuki, completely ignoring everyone else and readily handing over the gold beneath her knees to Saki.

As the former eldest daughter of the Wuma family, she still retains her own reserve and pride deep down.

Just as I was struggling with an internal battle and feeling incredibly conflicted, the school bell rang.

The classroom door was pushed open, and Ms. Tsukimi strolled into the classroom right on time.

However, unlike his usual lazy demeanor of "not fully awake," "don't bother me," and "hurry up and finish class," this guy's eyes lit up as soon as he entered the classroom.

It was because Tsukimi saw Saki.

This was the first time this month that he had seen Saki appear in his seat!

So, Lao Yue immediately appeared beside Qi Ji in a flash, and put his arm around the latter's shoulder with a grin.

"Saki-kun! You're finally here for class! I've missed you so much!"

Tsukimi's unusual enthusiasm shocked not only the students in Class 8, but also caused the comments section to go wild.

Today, because of the big event "Saki-jaku vs. Su-se", the content recorded by Saki-jaku was naturally selected for the live broadcast.

"Holy crap, what's wrong with Lao Yue? Did he take the wrong medicine today?"

"Why are you getting so close to Hagiwara?"

"Laoyue, watch your behavior! Your fans are still fighting with Hajiji's fans!"

However, the doubts of the crowd did not last long, as Tsukimi immediately and honestly explained the reason for his enthusiasm.

But this guy made a bet with Teacher Huang Lu from Class One, betting on the outcome of the match between Qi Ji and Su Shi.

The wager is that the losing side has to cover for the winning side for three days.

After hearing this, the students in Class 8 were stunned at first, and then they were overjoyed!

They had always hoped that Saki would win, but after Tsukimi's words, they had another reason to cheer for Saki!

because--

They've really had enough of Tsukimi!!!

If I could get a different teacher, even just for three days, that would be great!

It should be noted that this elite class of Echo Academy has always enjoyed the best teaching resources.

Their class teacher, Huang Lu, is one of the seven special-grade teachers in the college.

It was clear during the last joint practical assessment between the two classes that Teacher Huang Lu and Yue Jian are completely opposite!

He is meticulous, patient, and teaches according to students' individual needs, taking every student seriously and being responsible for them.

They also want to experience that kind of "teaching by a renowned teacher"!

In an instant, the students in the class looked at Qi Ji with incredibly fervent and earnest eyes, as if they were looking at a savior.

"Saki-kun, you have to win!"

"If I win, I won't have to attend Lao Yue's class for three days. This is a once-in-a-lifetime request!"

"Yes! Please! Take us away from Old Moon's sea of ​​suffering!!"

Since the last time Saki took the lead in not using honorifics and calling Tsukimi "Old Tsukimi", more and more classmates have followed suit.

Although Tsukimi is lazy and irresponsible, she has one good point: she is genuinely approachable and down-to-earth with her students.

He happily accepted everyone's nickname for him.

……

Faced with Lao Yue's overly attentive behavior of putting his arm around his shoulder, Qi Ji pushed him away with some disgust.

"...We're too close."

Tsukimi readily agreed and even kindly smoothed out the wrinkles on Saki's trench coat shoulders.

Although those wrinkles were created by him.

"Saki-kun, we'll win, right?"

Tsukimi looked longingly at Saki, hoping he would help her win the vacation.

If there's anything that can make working people take things seriously, it's undoubtedly a holiday.

"Don't talk nonsense." Saki was not fooled.

He would never utter lines like "we'll win" in a place like this, lines that sound like a sure sign of defeat.

"Oh?"

After hearing that even when facing the strongest student in the Special Class, Su Shi, Qi Ji still spoke with that same calm and arrogant tone, Tsukimi felt relieved.

But just to be on the safe side, he still took out a booklet and stuffed it into Saki's hand.

Qi Ji thought it was a romance novel, so he curiously flipped it open and took a look.

However, it turned out that what was written on it was all information about appealing to the world...

This includes the characteristics of the appeal, the known abilities displayed, the usual fighting style, and so on.

Qi Ji glanced at it only once before casually tossing it back to Lao Yue.

He doesn't need this kind of thing.

because--

No one understands how to persuade the world better than him!

……

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