The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

Despite her young age, she'd seen so much, thanks to her family background and her interests. There were things she could discern, and things she couldn't, things she could understand, and even more she couldn't. She saw the world through a hazy, frosted glass, ultimately blurring her own existence and definition as well.

She thought she could understand through such behavior, but she didn't know that this was wrong from the beginning.

But even if she made a mistake, it was only a failure of her rationality. Her heart never really gave in. Her poems and her attention to Yuuka were proof of that. Although she still couldn't fully understand what kind of life she wanted, she knew that she envied Hayase Yuuka.

I envy her for speaking without reservation, for being able to chat freely with classmates, for being able to firmly refuse others, for knowing what she wants to do and being able to take action for it, for being able to move towards her goal without confusion, and for being able to stand beside him.

"Fufu - they look just like little kids..."

She might not fully understand her own thoughts yet, but she already knew how to feel with her heart and act accordingly. Touching Ping Xin's face, she felt a sense of emotion. So this is what a boy's face looks like... But wasn't it supposed to be rougher and hairier in books? How could it be smoother and more supple than her skin...

The first contact made her realize the insufficiency of her previous "rationality". Sure enough, there are some things that cannot be concluded without personal experience, for example -

in love.

"If this is a demonstration, it's a bit too long. Could it be that... you really like my hands~"

"...I like it, generally (whispering)——"

He's talking with his pants pulled up, and even though he hasn't taken them off yet... ahem, he can't do anything "disrespectful" in a shop owned by someone he knows, right?!

"stare--"

At the front desk of the Hanezawa Café, the manager's daughter, Hanezawa Tsugumi, and the part-time model, Wakamiya Eve, were observing him, whispering to each other. Upon noticing his gaze, she puffed up her cheeks and crossed her arms in an "X" shape. If Noah had performed the same action, Hiraishin would have been defeated like a monster within three minutes of transforming. It turns out that one can't be so categorical with another Noah.

"Haha... As expected, you are the most worthy person to observe in this school." For Shengyan Noah, this is her highest recognition of a person's interestingness.

"...Just this school?"

But Pingxin looked at her with some teasing, and then casually picked up the phone on the table. Could it be that he was so petty to vent his anger?

"!"

Under the table, in a corner that the two people at the front desk could not see, Noah Nagase, who was surprised by Heishin's behavior, could clearly see the mobile phone floating in the air and the "disrespectful behavior" that made the table unbalanced.

To be frank, he...

Chapter 43: New Stand, New Beginning...?

After savoring Noah's bare hands at the Yuze Café, Hirayobu successfully awakened his Stand. However, the one that appeared before him this time wasn't the high-fidelity imitation of "The World" from before, but a Stand that many people were very familiar with.

With a pale pink appearance, a muscular body, black leather gloves on his hands, a huge belt around his waist like a boxing champion, two empty eyes and two horns on his head that look like cat ears, he is a real pink macho stand-in.

And he is of course the Stand, 'Killer Queen'!

But this time, like before, there are some differences from the original version. The golden skull patterns on the hands, shoulders, and belt have all changed into red hearts, just like the patterns on the previous stand "World".

Although the meaning of the heart shape and why it is a heart shape are not known yet, in short, in order to rule out the possibility of the great god Hexie, Ping Xin first tried to control the substitute -

"Very good street dance, let me spin my body. Then next is pole...robot dance..."

Anyway, after the test, it was very smooth and fluid, just like black... ahem. Anyway, after entering the next actual combat data test, Ping Xin was surprised, and to a great extent -

"Speed, destructive power, and precision are all A's? And the range is a whopping 15 meters..."

Is this scary?

Yes, it's really scary.

Although he lost his Stand 『World』's ability to stop time for 5 seconds, Hirashin's ability to "solve problems" has been greatly enhanced after gaining the power of 『Killer Queen』. Because his ability is definitely as good as the name of the King of Killers.

First, his ability, "First Bomb," allows him to transform anything he touches into a bomb, including living things and even parts of his own body. Once a bomb is set, it can be detonated by pressing a button on the second joint of Killer Queen's right index finger. He can also create a bomb that explodes on contact.

Killer Queen's bomb can be divided into two situations: "the bomb itself is intact" and "the bomb is destroyed".

Unlike the original Killer Queen, Kira Yoshikage's character can only set one bomb at a time and can't set the next one before detonating it. Hira Nobuyuki's Killer Queen-like Stand can set two bombs simultaneously and detonate them in any order, regardless of the order in which they are set!

If a bomb is not detonated and the bomb itself is intact, the object that was transformed into a bomb cannot be transformed into a bomb again. At the same time, the object that was transformed into a bomb is "fixed". Even if it is destroyed before it explodes, it will not break apart. The remaining fragments can still explode, and the total power of the fragments is equal to that of the intact bomb.

Killer Queen's long-range detonation bombs can injure the original character if detonated too close, while being too far away from the bomb reduces its effectiveness. Another difference is that the original Stand's First Bomb ability instantly detonates its target, silently and fatally. But Hirayuko's version has an additional option: a more powerful but also loud explosion. It's like the choice between Stealth and Berserker Assassin, but clearly wanting both is more in line with Hirayuko's personality.

It is necessary to shoot secretly and to enter the village in a lively manner. Only then can it be called healthy!

Moreover, the extent to which the Stand's abilities can be exerted depends on the Stand user's mental strength. For example, the protagonist of the third part, Jotaro Kujo, once shattered the "Invincible World" in extreme anger. Although there were some factors such as old injuries, the influence of the Stand user himself on the exertion of abilities cannot be denied.

And Hira Nobu's will and mental strength definitely surpass those of the hand-fetish killer Kira Yoshikage, he will be defeated in seconds!

While it hasn't been truly tested yet, using the primary bomb to make a building disappear is likely feasible. The "protective" effect of the bomb not detonating after it's set could also be used to reinforce terrain or vehicles. The vehicle killer is truly becoming a vehicle killer now, with an unmanned vehicle aggressively swooping in to detonate, a pure large fragmentation grenade.

It's a pity that the [Second Bomb] that can automatically track and attack based on heat seems to be still in the works. Judging from the situation of the first bomb, it will probably be different from the original version. I wonder if it can give him some surprises then.

"It's okay that I'm more attracted to cats now, but I always look at my hands..."

"...master?"

"It's okay, Nakadashi, you did a great job. Let's go have some matcha parfait later."

"Hmm~!"

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With two great generals, Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Chick (Hayase Yuuka and Namishio Noa), the work of the student council becomes much easier, and Hirayuko can have more time to be himself. However, this behavior conflicts with Chozuki Rion.

"...What do you mean?" Tiao Yue Liyin was extremely agitated in front of Ping Xin, her red pupils, filled with pressure, seemed to be shooting lasers. But remember, she had just gone through another round of apprenticeship training. Could her temper really be so violent?

No, obviously not, because she has always been a very, very rational person, far beyond the extraordinary rationality of ordinary people like Noah.

So what could have made her so excited and so out of control?

It was obvious that it was the person in front of her, this man, Asuka Maheishin, who spoke to him rudely.

"What do you mean by 'what do you mean'?... The student council now has two strong generals, Hayase Yuuka and Namishio Noa. With the experience gained from the previous trips to the Bloodshed and Recruitment Center, and the discovery of Kurokawa, they'll be able to handle the situation on their own. Now all we need is you to work with them and we'll be able to take control of the situation."

It's this attitude... this attitude of the emperor taking care of everything and then handing it over to the prince, this attitude of parents deciding everything and then informing their children, this self-righteous attitude of "it's for your own good"!

"I, Tiaoyue Liyin, will get what I want myself. I don't need anyone's help! Especially not your charity!" Her voice was tinged with tears. Perhaps she was simply so moved. Because pity from others was an insult to her. And when the same words came from Pingxin's mouth, it would only be an even stronger insult, a kind of—

The ultimate insult!

"I see. 'You already know this rule?' Hehe... Then let's have a competition to see who is more suitable to sit in this position."

Pingxin patted the seat beneath him.

In fact, as early as the next day when he came here, he had prepared a special chair for himself. Even if he was gone one day, it could be passed down along with the position of president as a "family heirloom".

"Okay...that's just as I wish."

As you wish...?

Pingxin glanced at the glass in front of him and asked, "Where is my card box?"

Chapter 44: Life is not as beautiful as poetry, but it can produce poetry

"Speaking of which, Noah... you've been looking at me since just now, right? And you've been writing and drawing in your notebook. Are you casting some spell?" The spellcasting here certainly doesn't refer to the kind of spellcasting that's done for self-entertainment, but is a reference to a little notebook for keeping grudges.

Of course, I also got a glimpse of Death Zero Note, which doesn't exist in this world.

"Of course not, it's just a hobby."

"I see... What exactly is it?"

"Of course, I'll carefully record every day of President Hirayukoshi's life."

Noah, who was sitting on Pingxin's left, did not close the brand new notebook and put it aside. Instead, he continued to write something on it with a pen. Did he record this conversation as well?

Please, I don’t want to be an emperor, so I don’t need this daily record!

"...Ha--before I ask you to stop, let me hear your reasons, Secretary Noah." Hirashin placed his hands on the arch formed by the backs of his hands and posed the same pose as Commander Ikari, and this behavior was of course recorded.

As for the reason...it can't be some cliché Korean drama scene where someone suddenly discovers they're seriously ill, right? If that's the case, then my Killer Queen's potential to kill malignant cells, along with my diligent practice of wave qigong, won't disappoint you all!

"As the 'Secretary', my duty is to record the changes here. However, the standard of change will vary due to the differences in everyone's perspectives and my subjective opinion as the recorder. Therefore, I believe that an excellent secretary should not be influenced by personal subjective memories, but should objectively record everything he sees." Shengyan Noah smiled with his chest puffed out, but this gentle smile, coupled with the action of closing his eyes, made Pingxin feel a little unsure.

Was this a real reason, or was it just a random excuse to play a little prank on him as revenge?!

"But that's not right, is it? After all, you're the secretary of the student union. Even if you had to remember something, why only me?"

"Hmm... That's right. From now on, I'll remember Yuuka too~"

"President!? Noah!?"

Hayase Yuuka, who had been working quietly and keeping out of the way, looked up. She hadn't expected these two to have some fun even while watching her work. If they had the time, shouldn't they help her organize the materials for the sports meet?!

After teasing Yuuka with each other, the two should have tacitly agreed to a temporary truce again, but Pingxin walked out after receiving a phone call and asked Liyin to take charge of the subsequent work, with a firm tone that did not allow for refusal.

Although he didn't know what happened, it must be something serious that made him so nervous. So despite her confusion and anger, Rion Tōtsuki led Yuka, Noah and the other student council members to complete their work diligently and successfully hold the sports meet. Even though Hirashin hadn't appeared at school for a few days, the school was no different from usual.

This should have been considered a "first victory", but Tiaoyue Liyin's self-esteem would not allow such a humiliating victory, so she added the score of the previous "knowing people" segment, and Pingxin, who recruited Yuuka and Noah, got one point, and the competition between the two returned to the starting point again.

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"...You damn bitches! You can earn money without doing the dirty work you did before, yet you're still messing around with all this nonsense, testing my bottom line time and time again. This time, I'm going to teach you a lesson... The biggest lesson you'll ever learn in your life, and one that won't happen again!"

After saying that, Ping Xin threw the person in his hand, who looked like a large piece of rotten rag, to the ground. Although the bad guy has now become a real "bad guy", we can still tell from his appearance, clothing and some other details that this person is one of the Yakuza team leaders whom Ping Xin met one day before.

In other words, before he appeared, he was the controller and rule maker of the dark forces in Tokyo and the surrounding areas. Although he was only one of them, the power of such a person was already more powerful than many people could imagine. But no matter how powerful he was... he was now just a rag that would dirty your shoes if you stepped on it.

Although these things made him angry, they were also within Pingxin's expectations. After all, a dog will always eat shit, and people's character determines their fate, which is often difficult to change. Therefore, using the many foreshadowings prepared early on, Pingxin easily changed the underground rules of this area and even the entire East Country. Even if the latter cannot be achieved today, it is only a matter of time.

Using methods within the rules, Ping Xin used his already planted undercover agents to carry out a traditional Eastern uprising, while also taking the opportunity to clear some blood clots. As long as they had leverage, such as transaction records and recordings, in the hands of the Yakuza leaders, even the White and Gray factions, who were implicated by them, could not interfere.

Ping Xin used this anger and fighting to break through himself. Looking at the rags lying on the ground, which had suffered huge damage and were in extreme pain, it was proof that he maintained calmness and ruthlessness in his attacks even when he was extremely angry.

But despite being so angry, he still wouldn't kill, not today and not in the future, because he had more legal means, more deterrent to villains and more venting for the victims to torture them, making them live in a state where they wanted to die but couldn't. Otherwise, these beasts would have been turned into dirty fireworks by the Killer Queen long ago.

Apart from that, he naturally wouldn't use the dirty money. After all, he wasn't an RPG hero and he wasn't really short of money. The profits he made from the victims should be returned to them. However, this was a big project and it would take some time even with a huge manpower. At this time, he thought of Hayase Yuuka again.

"Why, teacher, are you thinking about Yuuka?"

"Noah...this is not a place for children to play."

That’s right, the person who came was actually Noah, the salt of life. Why were his four girlfriends and his most trusted sister not there, but he was accompanied by this woman whom he had known for less than a month?

Because Meganelu has to protect her other three girlfriends, and her younger sister Asuka Matobu is active in the rear as the last line of defense and central dispatcher and supporter of the Heike clan's base camp, while Hirayuma, the combat and spiritual leader, is active on the front line.

But one day, a young lady who had been warned by her parents to "stay out of the house because it's too chaotic lately" sneaked out of her home based on some rumors. For some reason, she was able to come here and say something like "extracurricular internship". The commander in charge of the outer perimeter even brought her in personally.

"...Is this really what I'm talking about? Is this the kind of person I am in your eyes?!"

"?"

When asked, Delta simply tilted his head, as if to say "What's the problem with that?", and directly broke Ping Xin's mentality, completing a feat that countless enemies had failed to accomplish before.

Noah, who was standing by, was watching this interesting interaction with a smile on her face. Although these dark and ugly realities made her feel dizzy, with chest tightness and a strong urge to vomit, as long as she was next to Ping Xin, all these negative things disappeared without her noticing.

“......?~”

Perhaps now she has found it, the poem that she truly wants to write from the bottom of her heart.

Chapter 45: What, thinking about me?

Ping Xin naturally understood the principle of combining kindness with severity, so after symbolically punishing some organizations whose mistakes were not serious or had changed before, and appeasing and promoting some truly moral organizations, Ping Xin began to plan the next step, a plan that could truly hollow out the foundation of the Yakuza -

The inspiration comes from a program in the previous life called "The Strongest Gangster Decisive Battle". Just like the villain behind the scenes who uses the fame and fortune that can be obtained in the martial arts conference to make the masters kill each other, Ping Xin also plans to use this method to completely eliminate them.

But that alone wasn't enough, far from it. So he arranged for Suzuki Katsuo, one of his Four Delinquents, to lead the elites as challengers. Those scoundrels always felt bored after returning to school, as their intelligence, strength, and mentality far surpassed those of their comfortable peers. The previous sports meet had also allowed them to initially demonstrate some of their abilities.

*Katsuo Suzuki, the bad boy who had blocked the door with others but was very polite.

But this alone is not enough. Only when they defeat the Yakuza they feared and admired will they truly realize their own growth and the role of Ping Xin, and then they will support him even more. And the defeated Yakuza will also feel that their time has passed, and the only way out is to submit to him.

However, he gave this two-birds-one-birds task to his younger sister Xiaoshi, because it could also give her an opportunity to increase her prestige and let those new members of the "big family" come to meet this number two figure. Before a leader of Tiao Yue Liyin's level appears, she can only be "wronged" to do the dirty work. If this is included, then it is a three-birds-one-birds task.

But these are not what our "Daily Life Department" focuses on, and what we are going to talk about today is——

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