Can Lixi look at me alone?

……

Lixi originally thought that it would be a very happy thing for her that the person she liked would go to the same school as her.

On the first day of school, she packed her things early, just so she could see Yuzuki, who was wearing her school uniform and following her around, as soon as possible.

This would allow her to recall a little bit of the happy past she shared with Yuzuki.

This good mood lasted until she saw the class assignment list.

Hailing was right behind her, sipping her chocolate milk and greeting her.

"You saw it too, didn't you?"

She nodded, and the two of them were saying the same thing in tacit agreement.

The fact that Yuzuki was in the next class instead of the same class as them.

Will Yuzuki be bullied? Will they take her chair, write insulting words on her table, steal her lunch, throw her clothes in the toilet, or something like that...?

Thinking of the bullying scenes she had seen in movies, Li Xi bit her lip, feeling anxious. For the first time in her life, she longed for the school bell to ring.

What should I do if Yuzuki is really bullied?

She clenched her fists.

When she opened the back door of Yuzuki's classroom and saw the pink-haired girl surrounded by a group of people, she hurriedly rushed into the crowd. She breathed a sigh of relief when she found that the girl was not injured or unhappy.

Hai Ling, who was following behind, took the opportunity to call out to Jie Yue's classmate on her behalf.

"Yuzuki-chan? We're waiting for you outside!"

Several classmates who realized they knew each other made way for her, and after smiling at them, Yuzuki was pulled out of the classroom by Riki…

No matter how you look at it, it seems like the two of them are the ones bullying!

"How was it? Were you bullied? How did it feel to be around them...? If you felt uncomfortable, you can tell me... or us."

I was about to say something when I thought of Hai Ling, who had just helped me out of a tight spot, so I decided to bring her into my camp as well.

"Of course, it's uncomfortable."

Yuzuki smiled at her.

I feel uncomfortable because you're not here.

Hai Ling glanced around and, finding that not many people were paying attention, carefully kissed Jie Yue's cheek. Li Xi immediately followed suit. The pink-haired girl, whose mood had finally improved, tugged at her long hair.

To be honest, she wanted to skip school.

Because the teacher... well, that person should be called a teacher, right? She couldn't understand what he was teaching at all, since she hadn't even finished elementary school before being taken to that kind of hospital.

I've never listened to any of the junior high school courses, and the only reason I'm studying here is because of the money...

I couldn't understand anything the teacher was saying, and I spent the entire class waiting for it to end.

Am I really going to study here?

I used to be able to secretly look at Li Xi during class, but now...

Things were different now. She could only peek at the tree trunks outside the window if she wanted to. Although the teacher acted as if she didn't exist, just like in junior high, she still felt very awkward.

The desire to see the person she liked kept her restless, and before she could even enjoy it... the short break between classes was over.

She had to go to that classroom again, looking at a group of faces that seemed to look exactly the same, waiting for the next get out of class to end.

This time, however, she learned to use her phone during class.

Although it's still tough, at least it makes me a little more comfortable.

Hailing glanced at the teacher and carefully placed her phone in the desk drawer.

She hasn't yet realized that even if she openly flirts with the teacher, he won't care.

"Yatsuki? Are you looking at your phone?"

"Yes, I'm watching."

This idiot, how can you reply to messages if you don't look at your phone?

"Let's have lunch together on the rooftop. I think Lixi can just kick the lock off the door."

As for punishment? I think the teacher will probably pretend not to see it, out of consideration for you.

Hai Ling couldn't help but laugh, and she received a response from Jie Yue almost immediately.

"That won't do, will it? Lixi will get hurt."

So you didn't consider the possible punishment at all?

Hai Ling was somewhat relieved that Jie Yue hadn't considered her proposed plan; otherwise, all sorts of strange rumors might have started circulating at school.

She didn't want to become some inexplicable celebrity as soon as school started.

But it's okay, because...

"Hello everyone, I'm Chika Yuzuki..."

Someone has transferred to their class.

They even managed to requisition the desk and chair of the classmate who was absent. They sat right behind Hailing and Lixi, so they could see their backs at any time.

Yuzuki wasn't very happy with this position because she preferred to see her profile.

But that's fine too; she doesn't like taking other people's things. Unless it's because that person's name is... Mitsumi Hatsuka.

If you don't come, your spot will be mine.

Xiao Xiang's pet dog.

Yuzuki licked her slightly dry lips, took out a thermos from her bag, and poured herself some hot water to drink.

……

where is this?

Oh, they're speaking English here.

Do I speak English?

I think I will.

Then why are you still standing here instead of introducing yourself?

Ai Yin sat in her seat, looking at everyone's gaze. She mustered up her courage and stood on the podium.

"Hey... Hello? McNaughty chair..."

Her heavily accented English made her classmates think she was performing some kind of comedy, so they laughed heartily to be polite... Although they were being very polite by thinking that way, Ai still didn't believe it.

This group of people has no ill intentions towards me.

With a forced smile, Chihaya Aine returned to her seat, covering her ears as she barely understood the teacher's questions.

get out of class has ended.

She quietly packed her things, preparing to return to her dormitory for a good rest. However, several Japanese exchange students greeted her along the way, which cheered her up a bit.

It would have been better if these people hadn't burst out laughing halfway through their sentences and had instead offered a perfunctory apology.

She does enjoy being admired and noticed by others.

But she didn't want to be a clown trying to attract attention.

If she needs to liven things up in front of her friends, she will do it without hesitation.

But now...

She gritted her teeth and returned to her single dormitory room amidst the mocking gazes of her compatriots.

It's terrible... The English here is completely different from the English back home!

She had never considered this beforehand; her mind was filled with thoughts of what it would be like to successfully study abroad and return home! Now, things have turned out badly—she can't understand what the teacher is saying!

The worst part is that her classmates make fun of her, but the worst part is that she can't even understand what they're saying to tease her!

She felt constantly that her classmates were watching her, laughing at her, and mocking her behind her back.

Chihaya Aine had never suffered such injustice. She tried to change things, but even a genius like her couldn't master a language in a short time.

I had no choice but to lock myself in my dorm room, avoiding all social activities while trying my best to learn English.

It's really... not good at all.

I want to go home, I miss my mom and dad…

I miss you too, Yuzuki.

She suddenly remembered the bento box in the refrigerator.

After opening the lid and scraping away some of the melted ice, I successfully found the fruit sandwich and the prepared smoked salmon slices in the plastic bag.

I tore off the plastic wrap, ignoring the slightly chilly temperature, and took a bite between the cream filling of the sandwich.

Very sweet.

Her smile is as sweet as Yuzuki's.

After tasting the food prepared by her friend, the girl could no longer hold back her tears and broke down in sobbing in her single dormitory room.

"I really miss you... Yuzuki, I shouldn't have left Japan. Nothing here is good, everyone is bullying me..."

"If you're unhappy, you could have told me earlier."

She remembered her friend's words of advice.

"I hope everything is going well here, and that your classmates and teachers are all doing well! I hope you have a happy time, Yuzuki!"

I'm sorry, I...I...Please let me hold on for a few more days...

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Volume 2, My Go!! Chapter 4: A Kiss

Yuzuki openly fiddled with her phone in the classroom, not caring that she would bother anyone else—that wasn't something a normal person should do.

Am I a normal person?

We are normal people, of course!

Okay, I'll listen to you.

The pink-haired girl tucked a strand of hair from her forehead behind her ear and yawned softly.

She doesn't like to use the internet because many things she sees make her feel uncomfortable.

But she knew that a normal person would choose to leave after seeing those things, rather than trying to report all the things they didn't like.

So she usually only goes online to watch movies, TV series, cartoons, novels, comics, and other things to pass the time.

Online games? She's not really suited to that kind of thing; Xiangzi strictly forbids her from downloading any online games... supposedly because he's worried about potential negative consequences.

But it doesn't matter, her understanding of games is still stuck in the Super Mario era.

Even if you brought headphones, you shouldn't take them out and put them on during class, as that's disrespectful to the teacher.

Even so, fiddling with her phone in front of the teacher isn't exactly respectful, but at least she's still the well-behaved type... I guess.

Hmm... if there's no sound, I'll just read the novel.

Will the bandmates of The Bond find happiness?

What a unique name... It must be a very good novel.

Huh? Xiaoqian messaged me last night...

"Everyone here is great! The teachers are very kind to me too~ The accommodation is also very clean! Xiaojie doesn't need to worry about me!"

"Although we have a nine-hour time difference, every conversation makes me feel like Xiaojieyue is right beside me."