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

'...'

"Look, the boys don't seem to have any objections~" someone said with a smirk, their light words audible to everyone.

"I do! I also want to abstain!"

"You're the champion, you can't forfeit."

Looking at Chiyuki Nagakawa's excessively beautiful face, Li Zhu really wanted to shut her annoying mouth!

It's that woman again. She just loves to stir up trouble, doesn't she? She's always trying to provoke Li Zhu into hatred.

“I also think this is a good suggestion. I trust Rin, my best friend will definitely choose me.” Kyoko agreed.

"..."

What is this like as a best friend?

"I don't think this is a good idea. With such rules, Li Zhu will attract hatred." Xun said with some concern, and then she said the words that touched Li Zhu the most.

Li Zhu's heart was filled with hope; Xun is an angel! You can always believe in Xun!

"Does Kazama-san not want Riki to choose you? Or do you think Riki won't choose you, so you're scared?" Nagakawa Chiyuki was like a smiling tiger hiding a knife, and her words made Riki's vision go black.

"...If you promise that you won't hold a grudge against Li Zhu no matter who she chooses, I think there's no problem."

Xun suddenly became somewhat forceful. It was the first time Li Zhu had seen her frown and speak to others in this tone.

Kaoru seemed to realize that Chiyuki Nagakawa was deliberately targeting Riyuki. Although she didn't know why she was doing this, Kaoru was very dissatisfied with her behavior.

“Okay, I’ll vouch for it with the name of the Kujo family. Even if Riki doesn’t choose me, I will never hold a grudge against her. How about that?” Kujo said, looking at Riki. She emphasized the word ‘hold a grudge’.

Whether that's what she really thinks depends on whether Li Zhu can understand the hidden meaning in her words.

Qin Yin nodded silently, Mingchuan Qianxue smiled without saying a word, and Jingzi said, "Remember to choose me~", Xun sighed, her brows furrowed with worry.

“Li Zhu, they all value you very much. What do you think of this rule?” Xiao Baihe looked at him and said in a consultative tone.

Li Zhu stood in the center of the stage. A gust of cold wind blew by, and his mind cleared up instantly. At this moment, the people on the stage wanted him to make a choice, and the people below the stage were also full of anticipation.

How did things get to this point again?

It seemed as if fate was orchestrating all the coincidences, pushing Li Zhu forward until he stumbled and fell, finally reaching a crucial crossroads. Clutching a one-way ticket, he couldn't find the way he had come...

Li Zhu silently observed everyone's expressions, her gaze finally returning to the hopeful face of her senior, Xiao Baihe. After a moment's hesitation, she replied, "No problem."

If you don't choose, you'll offend five people; if you choose, you might offend four. You'll be in a difficult situation, so it's better to choose.

"All five are very beautiful and outstanding girls. Let me think about it and decide who I should choose," Li Zhu pretended.

Everyone wants me to choose?

Okay, I'll show you my picks!

As he spoke, he slowly straightened his clothes, raised his hand and unbuttoned the top button of his suit. A cold wind blew into his collarbone and chest, and the slight chill made his mind even clearer.

Li Zhu began to think and weigh the consequences of choosing one of the five beautiful and graceful young women.

'Wow, I feel like a guest on a dating show. Five people have kept their lights on for me. I guess I'm pretty sought after.'

"Who do you think I would choose?" Li Zhu suddenly asked, a playful smile playing on her lips.

"Li Zhu, choose me! Choose me!"

Kyoko was a little excited. She made eye contact with Riyu and felt confident that she had it in the bag.

……

Chapter 125 It's snowing.

Kyoko put her hands behind her back, deliberately puffed out her chest, and said mysteriously, "If you choose me, there'll be a little surprise~"

"..."

Seeing Kyoko's tone and attitude towards Riki, Sasaki's jealous eyes almost spit fire, his white teeth clenched tightly, his fists clenched with veins bulging, and his expression looked like he wanted to devour someone.

Li Zhu, having seen many beautiful women before, glanced at them and then looked away, her expression perfectly calm.

The situation of these three people is like the saying, "What you can't have always stirs your heart, and those who are favored are always fearless."

It has to be said that Kyoko does have something to be proud of in a certain area. Rin couldn't help but recall the scene where Kyoko, dressed as a sexy bunny girl, had just pounced on her.

However, Li Zhu did not reply, but silently considered whether she could protect herself if he chose Jingzi.

Putting aside Hinata Kotone and Kaoru, Kujo alone is a formidable opponent, and when Kotone and Kujo were arguing, Kyoko didn't dare to breathe...

Compared to Kaoru's courageous act, Kyoko seemed to "hide".

Just now, Kyoko coldly observed Hinata Kotone and Kujo's behavior. Riki saw it all, but perhaps she wasn't just coldly observing; she simply didn't dare to step forward and stop them.

The Kujo family is more powerful than I imagined. Even Kyoko Hanayama has to avoid their sharp edge. If Rikima chooses her, it will probably harm Kyoko.

'Kyoko is out of the question. And Kujo Marie and Nagakawa Chiyuki seem too dangerous. If they sell me out, I'll have to count the money for them. So I'm ruling them out too.'

Therefore, the only choice left is between Hinata Kotone and Kaoru.

"Pear Blossom, please think it through. Just choose according to your heart. After all, you can deceive others, but you can't deceive your own heart. Don't do anything you shouldn't do."

Chiyuki Nagakawa glanced at Kyoko, her words seemingly implying something. Perhaps she didn't want to see Kyoko chosen by Riki. Her beautiful eyes were fixed on Riki, and her expression suddenly softened.

At this moment, she seemed like a little girl who really wanted someone to play with her, but she was also muttering to herself in a casual tone, "Of course, it's not impossible for you to vote for me. It feels pretty good to be the defending champion."

“…I’ll think about it,” Li Zhu said vaguely.

Li Zhu was deeply impressed by the top beauty in the school, but upon closer reflection, the two of them had not actually interacted much, and could even be considered strangers.

So why is this Chiyuki Nagakawa targeting him so much tonight?

She had helped me integrate into the referee team during the sports festival, but now she's causing trouble for me everywhere.

Li Zhu couldn't understand it, nor could she figure it out.

While pondering, Li Zhu's gaze unconsciously drifted to the side, accidentally meeting the eyes of Qin Yin, who was still sulking.

Even Qin Yin's pure, antelope-like eyes seemed to hold a hint of longing.

He could only quickly turn his head away, feeling somewhat guilty.

Li Zhu was truly grateful to Qin Yin for speaking up for him and getting him out of that predicament, but he already had the most suitable person in mind and was extremely conflicted, so he hesitated to speak.

At this moment, everyone held their breath and waited. Suddenly, Sasaki laughed loudly and mischievously, trying to interfere with Riki's judgment and not give him much time to think. "What are you standing there for, little brother Riki? Hurry up and say it! Everyone is waiting for you! The girls can't wait any longer!"

"Shut up!"

Kujo's gaze was like a freezing ray. Sasaki, who was still grinning, immediately froze. Like a mouse that had made a mistake and saw a cat, he quickly lowered his head and dared not make a sound.

A harmless little incident.

Li Zhu turned her gaze away from the unimportant clown and said frankly, "I'm casting my vote for Xun."

The most important reason he chose Kaoru was that he didn't want to take sides. If he really chose Hinata Kotone, then he would probably have to stick with the Hinata family from now on, and he would have to scheme against Kujou in school. Just thinking about it was terrifying.

Having lost too many times, Riki still harbored the belief that Kujo was unbeatable, and he had to admit that subconsciously he didn't really want to be Kujo's enemy.

The voice just fell.

clap clap-

"As expected, Riyuki, you've made an incredible decision!" Chiyuki Nagakawa was the first to speak, clapping her hands. "Congratulations, Kazama, on successfully replacing me as the champion!"

"Speaking of which, this is the second time I haven't come in first place. It feels like I'm living in a dream. It's been so many years, so long since I've felt this kind of unwillingness to accept defeat," she sighed.

After saying that, Chiyuki Nagakawa smiled at Riyuki, who could only awkwardly return a nod and a smile.

Because of this man, Li Zhu, her invincible record was broken, and Mingchuan Qianxue was no longer number one!

'Yuna, your friend is truly an enigmatic and fascinating person.'

Chiyuki Nagakawa took a deep breath and suddenly asked, "How about we make a bet? If there's a similar competition next time, I'll definitely come in first. Are you still confident you can beat me then?"

Li Zhu felt a little guilty under her intense gaze.

"Gambling is a very bad behavior, so it's best to avoid it."

These competitive girls are the most troublesome. If you beat her once, she'll remember you for a lifetime.

She gave Li Zhu no right or opportunity to refuse. Ming Chuan Qianxue walked off the stage step by step with an inexplicable aura, ready to go all out and reclaim the dignity she deserved.

As soon as Chiyuki Nagakawa left, Kujo, who had his arms crossed, also spoke up.

"Ah, a very good choice. You have left an unforgettable impression on me tonight."

"Don't worry, I will keep my promise." After saying that, Kujo left in a hurry with a cold face. A petite figure with silver hair walked out from the crowd and silently followed behind her.

As Li Zhu watched the second girl leave, she sighed inwardly, "What's meant to be will be."

No matter how much she tries to avoid it, she will eventually have to confront the female protagonist, Marie Kujo.

Is this considered world line convergence?

Even though none of the predictable game storylines happened, Li Zhu still inevitably crossed paths with all the female protagonists.

Riki is not Shimazuga, so he did not follow any of the paths Shimazuga had walked or the things he had done. But unknowingly, Riki has walked out of another possibility.

Li Zhu originally thought that the fate of the "male protagonist" would be different, but one thing after another told her that they would all end up in the same place.

Does this mean that in the near future, I'll have to successfully romance all the heroines and "beat" this damn game in one life before I can find out about some real thing?

At that moment, the mirror following behind Kujo suddenly turned around and met Riki's complicated gaze. Riki could actually see the regret on her expressionless face.

Could it be because the mirror couldn't go on stage? No, it should be because the mirror couldn't hug Li Zhu this time and couldn't draw "energy" from him, which is why it showed a regretful expression.

Li Zhu couldn't read her mind, so he had no idea what she was thinking.

"I...aren't we good friends? Li Zhu, why didn't you choose me?" a slightly trembling voice asked from behind.

Kyoko's eyes were wide with disbelief, her mouth slightly agape, her face filled with disappointment. The greater her expectations, the greater her disappointment.

"…Feel sorry."

Li Zhu thinks that a competition shouldn't have too much of an impact, right?

But out of concern for his friend, he still apologized.

However, Kyoko's expression only went out of control for a moment before she immediately recovered, wearing that gentle and friendly angelic smile on her face, and congratulated Kaoru in the sweetest voice as if nothing had happened.

"It's ok."

"Wow, congratulations! Congratulations on winning the championship, Kaoru-chan! You're now the new Ouran High School Idol!"

Kaoru turned to look at Kyoko, who was stammering and at a loss for words, "I, I, I..."

He couldn't utter a single complete sentence.

Afterwards, Kyoko turned around and glared at Riyu, then hurriedly stepped off the stage. Sasaki and the members of Kyoko's anti-student council club followed her eagerly as they left together.

Faced with Kyoko's congratulations, Kaoru opened her mouth, unable to reply. A slender, fair hand stretched out in mid-air, and she could only watch helplessly as Kaoru left.

But you can't blame her for that.

When Xun heard that Li Zhu had chosen her, she felt a tightness in her chest, something was swirling and echoing in her head, and a sudden happiness descended upon her. Perhaps she had used too much force and couldn't stop in time, Xun felt as if she had been knocked unconscious by the overwhelming happiness.

Body temperature rises, heart rate increases.

My mind went blank, and I spoke without thinking.

Senior Sayuri walked over with a smile, took her hand, and led her to the center of the stage. Standing next to Riyu, she announced in front of everyone that Kaoru was the champion.

Xun didn't react much because she was in a trance, like a puppet, letting Xiaobaihe manipulate her. When facing others, her lips were dry and her eyes darted around.

It was as if the applause and cheers around her weren't for her, and those things didn't matter to her. The light, airy words that kept echoing in her head were the most important thing.

All the light converged and shone on this beautiful and refined girl. For some reason, the soft light in front of her became so dazzling that she squinted and subconsciously looked down at her toes.

That was a place no one could see; beneath those delicate little leather shoes and those white stockings, tender, pink toes were struggling wildly.

Xun stood in the center of the stage, her head slightly bowed, her cheeks flushed. The gentleness of her lowered head was like that of a water lily, shy and delicate in the breeze.

A cold autumn wind blows on the night, and a beautiful woman smiles on the stage.

Even years later, many of the classmates, who are now parents themselves, still feel a surge of emotion and a slight smile when they recall this scene.

"Before the beauty pageant, no one expected that the champion would be the two people next to me: one was a handsome young man with both good looks and temperament, and the other was a beautiful woman whose shy smile could surpass countless others."

Senior Xiaobaihe was generous with her praise; perhaps it was a woman's innate matchmaking instinct, but the more she looked at the two, the more she felt they were a perfect match.

People's pessimism is not shared. Li Zhu was a little impatient, feeling that Senior Xiao Baihe was being long-winded and that the audience below the stage was making noise.

Xun answered one sentence at a time, the girl who was immersed in happiness had not yet come to her senses.