This world is too crazy.
A month ago, he was a nobody, even considered a pauper by his classmates. Now, he's become one of the most popular people in the school.
“Yan Xi Jun, why don't you take the position of Student Council President?”
“Too troublesome, please allow me to decline.”
In the Showa Academy Student Council room, Yan Xi was once again invited by the Student Council President to have tea.
The spacious Student Council room only has one student council president, making one wonder if he's a lone wolf.
There are other members in the Student Council. While they're just nameless extras, it's not like they don't exist.
In this Student Council, the only people Yan Xi vaguely remembers are Bai Yin Yu Xing and a certain Long Zhu Tao, who currently serves as the Student Council treasurer.
Incidentally, Bai Yin Yu Xing, upon joining the Student Council, held the position of Student Council Secretary, handling tasks like organizing activities, confirming materials, and budgeting.
However, Bai Yin Yu Xing hasn't joined the Student Council yet. The current Student Council President is planning his own actions when Yan Xi, who has risen to prominence, interrupts him.
The Student Council President opens his squinting eyes and asks, “So, how did you do it?”
“To turn your reputation around in such a short time, you wouldn’t happen to be using a witch's magic?”
“Wrong, it's a Stand Ability!”
“Pfft! What’s that?!” The Student Council President sprays coffee out of his mouth.
Yan Xi shrugs and says, “Don't mind the joke. It's me who's curious. It's too bad to wake up to such a different world.”
This is a lie.
Yan Xi isn't a sociopath.
Normal people would be happy and proud to be admired and worshipped, especially high school students in their youth.
While some of the admiration is manufactured by the Heaven's Door ability, a large portion of it is genuine.
Yan Xi randomly selected several lucky audience members to use Heaven's Door, finally understanding the cause and effect. He accepted the fact that he's popular with a clear conscience.
However, despite his joy, Yan Xi still prefers to be low-key.
Now, he gets extra stares wherever he goes. It gets annoying after a while.
“You're saying you're Urashima Taro?” The Student Council President jokes.
Urashima Taro entered the Dragon Palace, and when he returned to the human world, he looked the same, but centuries had passed.
China also has a similar myth about a woodcutter who watched two immortals play chess. When he returned home, everything was different.
“Urashima Taro doesn't have a good ending, you wouldn’t be cursing me, would you, President?”
“Of course not, of course not.” The Student Council President smiles and says, “I mentioned this to you last time. Our school's Student Council election is decided by a vote from all students.”
“With your current popularity, I think you have a good chance.”
Yan Xi says, “I've said it many times, I'm not interested in being Student Council President.”
Being Student Council President is glamorous, but there's too much to deal with. Yan Xi finds it troublesome.
“Alright, that's a shame.” The Student Council President says helplessly.
He's witnessed Yan Xi's current popularity. It's a real pity that he wouldn't participate in the president election. So, he tried persuading him again, hoping for a different outcome.
It’s still no good…
“Well, well, even if you don’t become the Student Council President, you’re still welcome to come have tea with me anytime, ah, I mean, have coffee.”
The President is serving coffee today.
The coffee branded with the Showa Academy logo is said to use the same coffee beans as the royal family’s exclusive supply.
“I will.” Yan Xi takes a sip of coffee and says, “Even though the President’s coffee-brewing skills are a mess, the coffee is indeed good.”
The Student Council President says with a sweatdrop, “Being too blunt isn’t always a good thing.”
“However, from the sound of it, Yan Xi Jun seems to have a deep understanding of coffee.”
Yan Xi says, “After all, I work part-time at a coffee shop.”
“I see.”
The Student Council President pushes the jar containing the coffee powder towards Yan Xi.
“Since that's the case, I'll give this coffee to you.”
“President…”
The Student Council President waves his hand generously and says, “Don't say anything. Isn't it better to let someone more professional use it than me?”
This Student Council President also possesses excellent leadership, or perhaps "charisma"?
Yan Xi shakes his head and says, “No, you misunderstood.”
“I was going to say, since you’re giving it away, why not give me a brand new, unopened can?”
Student Council President: “…”
…
Yan Xi leaves the Student Council room, taking a can of the royal family's exclusive "Showa Academy Coffee" with him.
Influenced by the shop owner, he's now considered a coffee enthusiast.
On his way back to his class, he passes by Class B, where Hayasaka Ai is.
“Ya-ha-loo, Yan Xi Jun~”
Hayasaka Ai, dressed as a spicy chick, is enthusiastic and proactive. She runs over to greet Yan Xi from afar.
It can't be helped, that’s the spicy chick persona.
“Good morning, Hayasaka-san.”
“No way~ Just call me by my name, Yan Xi Jun.” Hayasaka Ai pats Yan Xi’s shoulder.
“Ah? Ai-san?”
Big mistake!
You're taking advantage of the heat!
Yan Xi puts on a serious face and says, “I think ‘Hayasaka-san’ is more comfortable.”
At this moment, two of Hayasaka Ai’s spicy chick friends approached.
“Ai, do you know this… Yan Xi-kun?”
Yan Xi's popularity halo doesn't work on everyone.
At least these two spicy chicks aren't interested.
But… Yan Xi is handsome!
Spicy chicks are interested in handsome guys!
Plus, spicy chicks are more proactive than ordinary girls. They've already taken out their phones to exchange contact info with Yan Xi!
“No!”
Hayasaka Ai stands between Yan Xi and his two spicy chick friends, interrupting the sacred exchange of friendship.
“Why not?”
“Because… because…” Hayasaka Ai stammers, unable to provide a reason.
But the girl’s blushing face says it all.
Hayasaka Ai's friends understand. They pat Hayasaka Ai on the shoulder, offering encouragement.
“Well, since Ai has already made her move, we'll just sit back and watch quietly.”
“Ai, go for it! A girl in love is invincible!”
Hayasaka Ai’s friends cheer her on.
Yan Xi: “…”
Yan Xi is speechless.
He's a grown man standing here. Shouldn't he be asked for his opinion?
He has a super beautiful celebrity girlfriend!
They were still cuddling and sleeping together last night… if you ignore the height difference.
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