Why are all the heroines falling for me, the villain?

"Isn't that only outstanding senior students can get in? Although some excellent students in the second year of high school can also get in, one thing is certain: there are absolutely no freshmen in the judging panel."

"..."

The referee team is really high-profile!

Li Zhu took in both of their reactions, and listening to Shimazuga's words, he had a bad feeling.

Was it too hasty of me to agree to be a referee?

But Hina-sensei clearly nodded back then, so she had no reason to harm me. Otherwise, she wouldn't have taken me to the student council.

No, the referee himself isn't the problem; the problem is my qualifications. So, I might be the only first-year high school freshman in Ouran High School Host Club to be exceptionally admitted to the referee team?!

Damn it, I fell for Kujo's scheme. I knew that cunning woman had no good intentions.

Li Zhu understood that there would be many people and distractions at the sports festival, so she planned to observe from the sidelines and not show her face in front of everyone, for fear of causing trouble.

Now things are looking up; he'll probably become the coolest kid in the whole grade.

Li Zhu could already imagine that when the list of referees was announced, it would be like putting him on the hot seat, and he wouldn't know how much attention would be on him...

"Is it too late for me to withdraw from the referee team?" Li Zhu was on the verge of tears, feeling that only darkness awaited her ahead.

"I'm afraid that won't work. Although Kujo Marie is unpredictable, she values ​​promises. If you've already promised her and now want to go back on your word, she might not like it."

Mentioning Kujo, Shimazuga's expression turned serious. As the game's male protagonist, and given his unusual family background, it's not surprising that he knows some things.

At this moment, an uninvited guest interrupted the conversation between the three.

Kyoko Hanayama, that clingy friend, may be late, but she'll definitely arrive.

"Good morning everyone! Our White Team has already started rehearsing for the opening ceremony performance. Which team have you been assigned to?"

Kazama Kaoru was also assigned to the White Team, while Shimazu He was in the Red Team.

Under Kyoko's curious and expectant gaze, Riki slowly uttered those words.

"I am the referee."

"Ah?"

Just then, the school bell rang.

Okay, let's leave this heavy topic here. Li Zhu wants to be alone for a while.

……

The tedious study time in the morning always ends with the last Chinese class.

Li Zhu survived the ordeal without any major incident.

At noon, Yuko found Riki on the rooftop again. Just like yesterday, after Riki's righteous refusal failed, she was forced to help her finish the extra food.

It happened to be a cloudy day, and the wind on the rooftop gently ruffled their hair. Yuko smiled softly beside them, watching Riki eat her bento with a look of doting affection.

Yuko's heart felt as sweet as if she had eaten maltose.

She thought to herself, there is nothing in the world more pleasant and happier than quietly watching her beloved eat her specially made bento.

If it weren't for the emotions surging in her eyes, her increasingly rapid breathing, and the fact that the spoon in her hand was unknowingly twisted and deformed, it would have been a different story.

Such a scene should be even sweeter.

"Eat more if it's delicious!"

"Yes, today's bento is delicious as always! Thank you, Sakurai-kun."

Li Zhu didn't notice anything unusual; the foodie was still praising Yuko's bento as delicious.

"My head maid can cook many different dishes. Would you like to come to my house on Saturday and eat your fill?"

"Go to your house tomorrow? This... I, I have something to do, I can't go." Li Zhu shook his head like a rattle-drum. He knew better than to risk his life with a full meal.

What a joke! I, Li Zhu, am not stupid. I would never do something like throwing myself into the lion's den a second time.

If Hina-sensei hadn't pushed me last time, I wouldn't have ended up in the room without even realizing it...

"When will you be free to come to my house?" Yuko asked, her hands behind her back, looking a little awkward.

"Next time, definitely next time!"

"Okay, I'll wait for you."

Yuko smiled and put the intact spoon back into the bento box. Without anyone noticing, the spoon had been restored.

Well, all I can say is that this is beyond the scope of scientific understanding.

Who would have thought that just a few months ago, a girl who was so frail that she struggled to even unscrew a bottle cap could now handle a sturdy stainless steel ladle with ease?

Only Li Zhu, that fool, is still in the dark; he doesn't know that the number of monster girls around him is increasing.

……

School in the afternoon.

After saying goodbye to Kaoru Kazama, He Shimazu, and the others, Riki went straight to the bulletin board.

That's right, Mom Riyako is working overtime again today.

He could only finish what he hadn't completed yesterday, look at his own glorious deeds, and then go home.

As I passed by the club activity building, at the same time and place, the music club was still having its solo practice session with that recorder "master," who was still diligently practicing Kikujiro's "Seventh Day After Tomb."

Well, it can't be said that the owner of this recorder has made no progress; it's just that his skill level hasn't declined and remains as good as ever.

It's as deadly as ever.

The first time I heard it, I felt it was hard to describe. Now, the second time I hear it, it still feels very strange and unusual, as if something has been implanted in my brain.

Who knows what Li Zhu went through? He wanted to know, does anyone know what the original version of that song was? Now that strange melody is starting to loop in his head...

Fortunately, he successfully reached his destination.

Skipping over the sections on outstanding campus figures and the recent, heavily featured sports festival, only the final campus newsletter section remains.

"Shocking! A mysterious first-year high school student will be specially recruited into the judging panel!"

Well, this isn't my story of saving someone, so let's skip it for now.

Wait a minute, what was that thing again?

Li Zhu turned back and carefully examined the large title written in striking red, as well as the content below it.

"We've received some big news from the judging panel: President Kujo will personally select a first-year high school student to join the judging panel!"

"This irregular proposal was opposed by more than 90% of the people!"

"Later, it was said that Chairman Kujo had amazing power and directly pressured the judging panel. The members had no choice but to accept this exceptional rule. At present, no information about this new student has been released."

"However, it is speculated that this person must have a close relationship with the student council, and it is even worth it for President Kujo to deliberately antagonize the entire judging panel."

"?"

"Who the hell wrote this?!"

Pear Blossom was dumbfounded.

……

Chapter Thirty-Four: Not a Single Drop Leaked

read it.

Li Zhu murmured to herself.

"Oh no, this is a huge problem."

He then looked down at the signature of the message.

"So this is the person who wrote the letter for the Minister of the Information Department, Takizawa Miho?"

"How could she slander me by saying I have close ties with the student council? I wish I could never have anything to do with them again for the rest of my life."

For Li Zhu, this outrageous news wasn't about the announcement of the referee list at all; it was about being associated with the student council and putting her on the opposite side of her classmates.

"This is absolutely infuriating."

Now everyone knows that a first-year high school student was exceptionally admitted to the referee team, and that person was parachuted in by Kujo Marie.

"That crazy Kujo, is she always this brave?"

"To actually put pressure on the entire judging panel in order to get me into the judging panel, isn't that just making people misunderstand that I'm on the same side as the student council?"

Sister, we've only just met. How could a minor villain like me possibly deserve your attention, the leading lady?

"I only wanted to ask for a day off and slack off a bit, how did it turn out like this..."

The person involved is now filled with regret; in short, they are filled with regret.

Her display of power and domineering attitude in front of others was indeed domineering, but Li Zhu's fate was tragic.

If this matter is not handled properly, it could lead to public outrage.

By then, Li Zhu will definitely be much more than she is now.

Because not only are there new dissatisfactions among the referee team members, but also the lingering grievances of most students against the student council and the new sports festival, this accumulated public pressure may affect innocent people.

That's right, Li Zhu, an innocent person, might be the first to be targeted and used as an outlet for the anger of her classmates.

He will be pinned to the ground and rubbed against, and brutally penetrated.

Don't think that the probability of this happening is very small.

Don't forget, Pear Blossom Festival is nothing compared to a behemoth like the Student Council.

Not to mention that no one would dare to do something like snatching teeth from a tiger's mouth, bullying the weak and fearing the strong has always been one of the inherent flaws in human nature, so you can imagine what happened to Li Zhu.

It's like you've just started playing this game, but you find yourself a newbie with a red name on your character.

Now, they've accidentally stumbled into a high-level camp.

Now, the city's guards and countless righteous players have surrounded him with sinister smiles, ready to gang up on this lowly, red-named player...

If the character "危" (danger) on the pear tree's head could be clearly seen, it would already be bleeding.

No, this is terrible, we need to think of a solution right away.

"I've got it! I'll just have my mom break my legs! That way I won't be able to go to school anymore, and no one will take their anger out on me because I'm sick."

"However, this sounds like my leg is in too much pain, and the medical expenses will be a problem. They're too expensive. Also, if I'm hospitalized, that nobody will definitely come to visit me every day. I can't handle that."

This method seems a bit too risky, the cost is a bit too high...

Li Zhu rejected this crazy, unconventional decision.

"It would be better to have my mom cover for me, and then have her call the teacher and tell them that I can't go to school during the sports festival."

"It sounds pretty good, and my legs don't hurt. It's just that I feel this idea is harder than getting my mom to break my legs."

There was no way Li Zhu could help the teacher deceive him if he didn't tell the truth.

The problem is that Li Zhu can't tell her mother the truth, so everything is back to square one.

"This is too tricky."

Li Zhu frowned, standing still, staring at the message, still trying to find a way to salvage the situation.

"Huh, was the date on this report just written at noon today?"

Have it.

An outrageous yet feasible idea began to slowly take shape in his mind.

Li Zhu only wrote down the news at noon today.

Based on the length of time that has passed and the speed at which the message has spread, it's reasonable to assume that only a small number of people are aware of this.

There should still be time.

"So, could I just erase this notice, or modify the eye-catching content and add some of my own green, healthy, and refreshing ideas..."

"Do it this way, and that way... and it'll be done, right?"

Well, if we can't solve the problem, then we'll solve the problem itself.

Once the idea came to her, it was like a tempting poisoned apple. Li Zhu looked at the blackboard eraser and the row of pens placed to the side, and her hands began to itch.

It must be said that he has found a more direct and effective method than the previous two, and this time it might work.