The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

"Well...very good, very good, absolutely the best class of students I've ever taught... No, exactly!"

Compared to others, tutoring Fukumaru Koito is simply a pleasure——

"Ah—huh... Of course, this is more than enough for me!" Fukumaru Koito puffed out his chest and said proudly. However, this was not true pride, but rather a kind of bravado and self-motivation to make a reliable impression.

"Is that so... Then I'll double the difficulty next time—"

"Shock!...Double?"

If the difficulty is doubled, it's not completely impossible to solve the problem, but the time for solving the problem is already very tight. If the difficulty is doubled, it will be difficult to finish it, let alone get 60 points, right?

"Haha, it's really fun to tease Koito... It's still the same no matter how many years have passed, it's super fun." Ping Xin said while showing a carefully prepared weird smile.

But surprisingly, no punches came his way. It was incredible. He'd subconsciously relaxed his muscles to make the blows feel better. Sure enough, Fukumaru Koito was Fukumaru Koito; the other people's experience didn't apply.

"Really, Hirashin-san!...But this is just like the old days."

"Yes...it's just that before I told you stories, but this time I'm helping you learn knowledge. But in the end, there's no difference between the two."

Yeah, there's no difference.

"...If you can perform at the same level on the exams, you'll definitely be able to not only secure first place among your peers, but at least beat 98% of them. Mastering this level of junior high knowledge is enough. From now on, just study and stay in shape... So from now on, you can relax and have fun, or even become an idol with them."

Pingxin patted her head and told her the news, which surprised her a little but made her happy. She was very, very happy. All along, whether it was her teachers at school, her private school, or her parents at home, they had always encouraged her to be humble and keep working hard.

This was the first time I told her, "That's enough," and "It's okay to play later."

"Well... well, Hirashin-san, when are you planning on meeting Toru-chan and Enka-chan? And as for Hina, I'd like to introduce her to you too. You two can definitely get along well!"

"...I can only say that the time has not come yet."

What has not yet arrived is the timing, his own heart, and the truth that made him decide to leave.

"I-Is that so... It's okay, I'll be patiently waiting. I didn't tell Tou-chan and Enka-chan either, since it's a 'surprise' after all... Hahaha."

Yes, it's a "surprise" after all, so we can't let them know...

I am really cunning.

"Speaking of which, school is about to start, right? Do you want to go out and play somewhere? Just consider this as... a reward for you. After all, Xiaoyi has worked hard. By the way, it also proves the fact that it's not that I don't know how to teach, but that someone is just being lazy." Ping Xin was flipping through his phone's address book, but the smile on his face was like that of a god who had received a note.

Hehe, I'm afraid someone will have trouble when I go back this time~

"By the way, there are others I'd like to introduce to you. They're all around the same age, so it shouldn't be too difficult to get along with them. They're good kids just like you~"

As for Kikuri...how about abstaining from alcohol for three days in advance? That way, I'd be considered a good kid, even though our age...well, let's just pretend we're all the same age.

"Are there a lot of people?... I'll try my best!"

"...Really, you should have said no nicely when you have to. Isn't Koito a little shy now?" Pingxin touched her little head. Such behavior made him feel at ease because it was just like before.

"I, I've always had enough, okay?"

And the fact that he likes to show off hasn't changed. Should I say it's because he refuses to admit defeat or because he has a strong tenacity? Anyway, that's how it is.

"Okay... they're all my girlfriend and family anyway, so just relax and get along with them."

"Ping Xin-ge actually has a girlfriend!?"

Not only that, but there are a lot more. Koito will definitely be shocked when they meet, right?

"Well, doesn't it look like it?" Hirayuko made a cool gesture. Although it did look cool, the gesture seemed like he was just pretending to be cool, and his smile was never just a smile. But at the same time, it also made Fukumaru Koito feel that he hadn't changed much.

But if you think about it this way, Enka-chan used to get angry at his weird expressions, and now... maybe it's better not to meet for the time being, we need a better time.

"It's not that it doesn't look like it... I just feel..."

"Hmm... I think I know what you want to say—"

Pingxin subconsciously wanted to lean back but forgot that this was not the armchair at home. The chair represented great pressure.

"Because I never actively sought out others to play with before, right? Except for Toru... Even I wouldn't have thought of a buy-one-get-two-free deal, but at least I got a cute Koito, so I'm pretty satisfied."

As for that little girl who has been annoying since she was a child, just forget about her along with her cold face. Bye~

"Cute and all... Hehe~ But I can't really say that, it's just... it's just that Xiao Xin (Xin-chan) is really much more cheerful than before. Obviously, she would never come to my house before."

Although to be precise we only played at school and the old park, at other times if we didn't make eye contact we would just pretend not to see each other... After all, a grown man in his 30s who suddenly got involved with a kindergarten kid would be rather weird, right?

And making friends is just making friends. If you assume your friend's friend is also a friend, or your friend's family is trustworthy, then it's best not to. He'd learned that lesson before, a big one. So, he only hung out with Toru, Koito, and a certain woman who had always had a sour face since childhood. Even when he saw their families, he'd only greet them politely but distantly, never visiting their homes or inviting anyone over.

Thanks to these actions, he was also called a weird kid since childhood in this life—

"...Speaking of which, who are these people in Pingxin's address book?...Ah, I didn't mean to peek, I just saw you seemed to be in a daze and accidentally..."

"Yeah, I'd be curious too. And I was the one who started daydreaming in the middle of the conversation, so I'm also at fault."

[Lucky Rabbit], [Black Rabbit], [Maid Rabbit], [Red Tyrant], [Horse of the Birds that Doesn't Exist in This World], [Rebellious Red Highlights], [Lonely Diva], [Bushido], [Golden Tsundere Twintails], [Bread Saint], [Swoosh! Swoosh!], [Fallen Angel Ako-hime], [Rin-Rin], [Dark-Hearted Mocha], [The Woman Who Could Be Yuki's Mother], [Only Guitar Sister], [Genius French Fry Sister Who Doesn't Dream], [Good at Grazing], [Corn Crispy Ayaka], [Lonely Guitarist], [Cute Sakemonko Bassist], [Vanilla], [Black Cat Sheriff], [Happy Sunday], [Higuchi]...

The address book is filled with names that are both mysterious and interesting.

"If you're so interested, why not go get to know them yourself? Sure, I can introduce everyone listed above to Koito. They're all very interesting people."

"Ahaha~"

Koito gave an awkward but polite smile, you can figure out what it means.

But if it's not a name but a nickname, then "Higuchi" should also be a nickname, not a surname, right? The connection to Higuchi Ichiyo on the 1000 yen bill is the most obvious, perhaps related to the number 1000. If it's a surname, it's too...

"So, do you want to go for snacks?"

"Go!"

Anyway, such a coincidence shouldn't happen.

Chapter 25: Opening Day and Lecture

"I'm saying...didn't this winter break go by a little too fast?"

"But generally speaking...isn't it always like this?"

"That's it-"

Less than 20 days, including the days after the exams. I'd never noticed before, but it turns out the typical winter break for high school students in the East is only from January 1st to 1th. So, it seems Uncle Kirikiri, who took two days off early, is pretty nice.

"It's over before I could even relax. Vacation... I'll have to skip it later."

"Speaking of which, Mr. Kirikiri sent me a message earlier, hoping that you could give a speech at the opening ceremony."

Wow, doesn't this give people a sense of being appointed? But it's just an opening ceremony. After the meeting, everyone goes back to do what they need to do. Let alone the third graders preparing for exams, even the first and second graders would not want to listen to it, right?

"Yeah, I get it...but today is the first day of school. Does that mean our opening ceremony will be held the next day?"

"?...Brother, what are you talking about? Of course it's held on the first day of school."

Ping Xin looked up at the sky. "So you came to tell me this news less than half an hour before the opening ceremony, right?" You are really my good sister, but this trust is really too heavy for a minor like me.

"But luckily I have made arrangements in advance. I can just say a few words when the time comes. It's no problem at all..."

Ping Xin left the dishes on the table after eating. The shadow ladies who returned after the New Year holiday would help him deal with these problems. Although they all used dishwashers, it felt good to have someone help you deal with troublesome things. The extra time can be used to do more meaningful things.

"Asuina, Karin, Akane, Nel, finish your meal and grab your food, we should go out!"

"Okay~~~~" x4

It's a new semester... well, I'll just have fun~

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"That's the speech from Acting Temporary President Tiaoyue Liyin. Thank you for your speech."

Quack~quack~quack~quack~ (probably applause)

"Then let's wait for the next speaker to come on stage...ahem--" The host cleared his throat.

"Please welcome the true president of the Shengxiang Middle School High School Provisional Student Union, the invincible leader who single-handedly defeated the evil coalition, the great leader who will lead us all and Shengxiang Middle School to regain its glory...

Asuka Maheishin!"

Thunderous applause——

"The great chief is invincible, invincible duck~"

"When will you lead us to charge again, President?"

"Oh~~ I want to give birth to a baby for you~~~~"

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Brother: What’s going on? Did you buy some water army?

Brother: That’s a bit too much force.

Bird Horse that Does Not Exist in This World: Brother, what are you talking about? Is it about the project?

Brother: I understand. I’ll contact you if you have any questions.

After sending his last message, he put his phone back in his pocket, smiled, waved, and went on stage. At times like these, a smile is all you need. If you look closely, you'll notice that the people shouting the loudest are mostly men. It seems the supposed friendship between women isn't as strong as brotherhood...

Just don’t be that kind of “brother”!!!

"Thank you...thank you...thank you for your support——"

The applause in the venue became even louder. It seemed that everyone had a good meal during the Chinese New Year.

"Thanks..but I said - quiet."

"..."

"Okay, that's it. Thank you very much for your cooperation... But before I begin, I want to make one thing clear—I did not bribe the host just now, not even for a bottle of chocolate milk."

The atmosphere, which was a little dull just now, immediately became lively again.

"Also, the person who will make Shengxiang Middle School great again, or even better than before, is not me—"

?

"To be precise, it's not just me... it's you, you, you, you all, and me too—that's us. If a great government must have great people, then a great student union cannot do without your support!"

Some were happy, some delighted, some indifferent, some absent-minded, some resented being represented, and still others awaited his next statement—a microcosm of society's masses. How to grasp this group of people was his eternal and greatest challenge, for it was a necessary prerequisite for anything he could do.

"And you, you, you, and you... the teachers who have been preparing courses for us, the student union members who have been silently contributing to various campus affairs, the club members who have participated in competitions outside to win glory for the school, and you who have been studying hard in school, you who are enthusiastic about participating in activities, and you who work hard to liven up the atmosphere for everyone..." Ping Xin suddenly stopped and looked at the stage.

He looked carefully from left to right, memorizing the faces of everyone who was watching or listening, and everyone who looked up in surprise. After everyone had looked up, he continued:

"And you, my friends, are the real heroes."

But often you don’t need to do anything deliberately, because people will witness with their eyes and think with their brains. No matter what, they will make their own choices in the end.

"..."

With eyes

“~~~~~~!”

With applause.

"Quack, we love you!"

With cheers.

"oh--!!!"

Use all of this to honor me.

"Okay, then please calm down for a moment--"

As soon as Ping Xin finished speaking, the whole place fell silent. Very good, this was the effect he wanted.

"To make a long story short, I prefer to speak with facts... I know that some of the third-grade students will apply to go home to concentrate on preparing for the exams, and I completely understand this. Although our Shengxiang Middle School has a strong faculty, in some aspects it is still not as good as the private schools that have been specializing in this field for decades, so I invited some people to come—"

Pingxin clapped his hands, and as epic music began to play, four figures emerged from the backstage. Who were these masters this time?

The reflective glasses, the well-ironed suit, the gentle temperament and the sharp eyes that reveal inadvertently show that he is the best of the social elite.