Zongman: Evolution Paradise

Both the request to Yukino Yukinoshita and the request to Jolyne were just excuses; she simply wanted to find a reason to gather all the problem students together.

She hopes reality will unfold like in the action-packed manga she loves: a series of events happen between troubled students, leading to mutual change and a shared path towards a better future.

Jolyne did not refuse Hiratsuka-sensei's kindness and pretended to be bribed. He just felt that Kirisu-sensei was in a bad mood and the Going Home Club project might fall through, so he had no choice but to become a ghost member of a club.

Just then, the Service Club, which was in charge of Hiratsuka-sensei, came into view. Not only could I see the characters I used to like, but I could also get two meals from Hiratsuka-sensei.

The first step to becoming a Ghost member is to gain control of your organization.

"Let me introduce myself, my name is Jolyne."

Jolyne looked at Yukino Yukinoshita, an invisible aura pressing down on her.

Yukino Yukinoshita stared back without hesitation, her motto being "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth."

In the minds of some animals, being the first to deviate from their line of sight signifies submission.

The two auras collided, and Hachiman Hikigaya stared with dead fish eyes, feeling as if his long-hidden chuunibyou genes had been ignited.

“I know your name, Jolyne.”

"On his first day of school, he took care of all the Yakuza near the school. He was an all-around athlete and was known by some people in the school as the Destroyer of the Empire."

Yukino Yukinoshita reveals information about Jolyne.

"You've been watching me all this time?"

Jolyne asked, feigning curiosity.

"Isn't that a bit too confident, Jolyne?"

Yukino Yukinoshita responded to him with Jolyne's words, raising her snow-white neck and saying in a normal tone what a normal person would never do.

"I simply wrote down the names and information of everyone in the school."

I was fooled!

Jolyne could barely suppress the smile on his face. Knowing the plot, he had been trying to get Yukino Yukinoshita to say those words from the very beginning.

"Are you sure you can remember the names of everyone in the school and match them with each person?"

Jolyne asked again.

"Please don't use your brain to question my abilities; I never lie."

"How about we make a bet?"

"Let's bet you can name someone from our school and see if you can answer that."

"Don't worry, this person is a second-year student and not on leave of absence. If he tries to beat you with some clever tricks, you probably won't be convinced."

Yukino Yukinoshita was pondering why Jolyne would propose such a bet. Did he not believe what I said and suspect that I was bragging?

"So what is the bet?"

Yukino Yukinoshita had no intention of refusing; she had complete confidence in herself. She had memorized the names of all the students in the school, so there was no way she could have missed anyone.

"As for the bet, if you win, I will obey your orders as the club president from now on; if I win, let me become the club president."

Jolyne's lips curled up slightly as she announced the bet.

This drew astonished looks from Yukino Yukinoshita and Hachiman Hikigaya.

"He actually wants to take the ministerial position as soon as he arrives!"

Hachiman was amazed, feeling that Jolyne was indeed a monster, just as the rumors said.

"Is this what you wanted? I don't know where your confidence comes from, but I have absolute confidence in myself."

Yukino Yukinoshita stood up and accepted the bet without fear: "Go ahead and say it, I accept the bet."

Yukino Yukinoshita and Jolyne's eyes met in the air, and Jolyne softly uttered a name.

"Kato Megumi."

Yukino Yukinoshita's mind went blank.

Megumi Kato?

Who is that?

Does this person exist at the school?

Why don't I have any impression?

Yukino Yukinoshita fell into self-doubt.

"If you can't remember what she looks like, you can tell me which class she's in."

Xu Lun stood up and stretched his body. His confidence naturally came from his deskmate.

Even Yukino Yukinoshita, a mere Yukinoshita, wanted to break through the aura concealment of Megumi Kato.

From beginning to end, this bet only had the possibility of him winning unilaterally.

Are you sure you didn't just blurt out a name?

Yukino Yukinoshita still couldn't quite believe that she hadn't remembered everything, and began to question Megumi Kato's existence.

Jolyne didn't explain, but simply took out her phone, found a list of students assigned to classes upon enrollment, and handed it to Yukino Yukinoshita.

One of the squares prominently displayed read:

Kato Megumi, Class 2-E.

Did I really not remember everything?

Yukino Yukinoshita no longer had time to dwell on her memory problems; her biggest problem now was that she had lost the Service Club she founded to the man in front of her.

Hachiman Hikigaya didn't care, and was even a little happy, because Yukino Yukinoshita's sharp tongue didn't discriminate. Before Jolyne was brought by Shizuka Hiratsuka, he had already had a conflict with Yukino Yukinoshita.

In addition, he is not very good at dealing with women, so perhaps his university career would be more stable if he were replaced by a male minister.

He took the initiative to introduce himself to the new minister.

"Jolyne, my name is Hachiman Hikigaya, and I am a sophomore in Class F."

"I know you, Hachiman."

Jolyne responded to Hachiman and took out her phone to exchange Lines.

This action caused Hachiman Hikigaya's brain to short-circuit, and he passively accepted the exchange of LINE accounts.

Why did he always feel that this Jolyne was quite strange, both fierce and friendly, seemingly good at socializing even though she had no friends like him?

"Hachiman, there are some things I've always been curious about. Since you reject socializing and don't want to date, why did you volunteer to become a stay-at-home dad?"

Jolyne asked the question that had been on his mind since his past life.

"How did you know."

Hachiman Hikigaya blushed. They had only just met, and he was already completely humiliated in front of Jolyne.

"Jolyne, do you know what the Service Club's activities are like?"

When Jolyne and Hachiman Hikigaya exchanged LINE accounts, Yukino Yukinoshita had already mentally prepared herself.

She had lost, and she wouldn't cheat, but she was worried that Jolyne would ruin her Service Department.

"Serve me?"

Jolyne made a joke at Yukino Yukinoshita.

Yukino Yukinoshita's newly restored mood almost collapsed again. Taking a deep breath, she recited the activities of the Service Club in a chanting tone.

"The owner will give to the poor with a compassionate heart."

People call this volunteering.

"To lend a helping hand to those in need."

“That’s what this club does.”

After saying that, Yukino Yukinoshita said to Jolyne with a sharp tongue, "If Jolyne only has unhealthy thoughts in her mind, the Service Club should be abolished as soon as possible. It's better than being ruined by you."

Chapter 25 Three people can't make two friends

"That's a real pity. I was thinking that since I don't have any experience in managing clubs, I was going to hand over the management of the club to you."

"Really?"

Yukino Yukinoshita rekindled her hope.

Jolyne walked to the window, looked at the cherry blossoms in full bloom outside, and sighed.

"Yukinoshita, you won't even call me 'Minister'."

"Is this someone cosplaying as The Godfather?"

Hachiman Hikigaya secretly made a sarcastic remark.

After hesitating for a moment, Yukino Yukinoshita chose to save her Service Club, calling out in a cold voice, "Club President."

Hiding outside the door, Hiratsuka Shizuka breathed a sigh of relief. She had originally intended to pretend to be passing by to ease the tension, but Jolyne took a step back, preventing the conflict from escalating. Hiratsuka-sensei felt that her invitation to dinner had not been in vain.

The situation has now stabilized. Yukino Yukinoshita is reading a book, Hachiman Hikigaya is spacing out, and Jolyne is looking for part-time jobs online while waiting for afternoon classes.

After achieving her strategic goal of seizing power, Jolyne decisively began her retreat.

He wanted to be a ghost member who could slack off at will, rather than actually become the hardest-working club president.

Jolyne held the title of club president but handed over all club affairs to Yukino Yukinoshita.

Yukino Yukinoshita was very surprised and puzzled by his strange behavior. If he didn't manage club affairs, what was the difference between that and giving up his position as club president?

She had no idea that Jolyne had done all these things just to slack off.

"Maybe he just wanted to teach me a lesson."

"He never intended to take over the gang; he only made a bet with me because of my sharp tongue."

Yukino Yukinoshita used her top-ranked brain to come up with this explanation.

This made Yukino Yukinoshita somewhat flustered. She sat in a chair reading a literary book, but she couldn't concentrate and couldn't help but look up at Jolyne.

"They said they had no experience in managing clubs."

"Was he trying to protect my pride? Is that why he returned the Service Department to me in this way?"

Thinking of this, Yukino Yukinoshita gently bit her lip, her sense of guilt growing stronger.

But she couldn't bring herself to apologize. After hesitating for a moment, she finally decided to get up and make a cup of black tea for Jolyne and Hachiman Hikigaya.

"Thank you, Yukinoshita." Jolyne politely accepted the teacup.

"Thank you, Yukinoshita-kun," Hachiman Hikigaya also thanked him.

"You're welcome." Yukino Yukinoshita felt a little better and regained her calm demeanor.

……

When it was time to leave school in the afternoon, Jolyne said goodbye to Kato Megumi and headed towards the Service Club. He remembered that this afternoon was the famous scene with Yukino Yukinoshita.

Jolyne's classroom was right next to Hachiman Hikigaya's, and they happened to meet on the way, so they went to the Service Club together.

Yukino Yukinoshita was still sitting by the window reading a book.

Upon seeing Jolyne and Hachiman Hikigaya enter, they greeted them politely.

"Good morning, Minister, and also, Hachiman Hikigaya."

Yukino Yukinoshita looked at Hachiman Hikigaya with some surprise and said, "I thought you weren't coming. Are you a masochist or a stalker?"

According to Yukino Yukinoshita's own imagination, she is less aggressive towards Jolyne, but she is still sharp-tongued towards Hachiman Hikigaya.

"Why is it always under the premise that he has feelings for you?"

Hachiman Hikigaya found a seat and sat down, looking rather annoyed.

"Isn't it?"

Yukino Yukinoshita tilted her head, looking puzzled.

"Your narcissistic attitude is almost unbearable, even for me."