Dating sim loading: My girlfriend is a cunning young lady
Chapter 59 - 51. The First Step

Chapter 59: 51. The First Step

More embarrassing than I had imagined, confessing in public, of all things.

The students’ noise, the teachers’ scolding, and the various gazes of the test-takers by the window gave Dubian Che the urge to run away immediately.

To overcome his instinctual weakness, he shouted once again in desperation.

"At Ochazuke, the day you kissed me, I’ve always liked you!!!"

It was as if the last breath in his lungs was squeezed out, and after shouting that, Dubian Che leaned on his knees, panting heavily.

An endurance of four, still too weak.

When he caught his breath and looked up again, he saw the principal with a stern face, Xiaoquan Aonai looking worried, and a PE teacher rolling up his sleeves.

Dubian Che was taken to the office and was severely lectured.

But it was just a few words of scolding.

Because of his top grades, and with Xiaoquan Aonai always pleading on his behalf, not to mention a punishment, his parents weren’t even notified.

From the lunch break after the exams, Dubian Che became a laughingstock among all the boys in his class, and even students from the next class and other floors came specifically to see what kind of person Dubian was.

Kunii Shuichi shouted at the top of his voice, "’Jiutiao Meijie from Class 1-2, the day you kissed me, I’ve always liked you,’ hahaha!"

Then Saito Keisuke mimicked in a high-pitched voice, "’I swear to Goda High School, to Shibuya Station, to everyone...’!"

His poor imitation wasn’t even finished when bursts of laughter erupted around him.

"I think you are just jealous of me! This matter requires superhuman courage, exceptional audacity, and the academic prowess to finish the test paper early. Do you have that? Are you worthy?" Dubian Che, holding back his embarrassment, pretended to be quite something.

To escape the unbearable atmosphere and eager to hear Jiutiao Meijie’s response, he fled the classroom.

Dubian Che went to class 1-2, but he did not see Jiutiao Meijie.

He stopped a girl from class 1-2.

"Excuse me, where did Meijie go?"

The girl looked at him curiously, "I don’t know, I haven’t seen Jiutiao return to the classroom after the exam."

"Is that so, thank you, Miss Inoue."

"You know me, Mr. Dubian?" For some reason, this girl named Inoue seemed a bit excited.

"Of course."

Remembering all the names and faces of the first-year students was all Kiyono Lin’s responsibility.

"Mr. Dubian, may I ask you a few questions?"

"Sorry, I’m in a hurry to find Meijie." Dubian Che smiled and swiftly slipped away while the girl was still entranced.

Passing by class 1-1, he glanced inside on impulse, and instead of seeing Kiyono Lin, he caught Yuzao Haomei’s gaze.

She neither showed the typical curiosity of other students nor the resentment a ’former girlfriend’ might have, treating him like air, her attitude extremely cold.

The thought of trying to make her go out with him in the next five days gave Dubian Che a headache.

But now, the most important thing was to find Jiutiao Meijie; otherwise, all the shame he endured and effort he’d put in would be for naught.

He ran towards the club building, encountering students along the way who pointed and whispered, letting out restrained snickers.

After this incident, he could definitely ignore the stares of others... just like that, finding proof of personal growth from a dilemma was also a formidable part of being Dubian Che.

Both Jiutiao Meijie and Kiyono Lin were in the activity room.

It wasn’t surprising to see Kiyono Lin here; this was her usual place for lunch breaks. Jiutiao Meijie being here was strange, though.

She was competing with Kiyono Lin for the position of minister, driven only by a competitive spirit, and not actually interested in the Human Observation Department.

She joined only because it was a school requirement and usually never came here during lunch.

Was she waiting for him? Dubian Che guessed as he walked in.

"Meijie."

"Hmm?" Jiutiao Meijie responded languidly, playing with a game carelessly.

"I’ve confessed already, what’s your answer?"

"Confessed?"

The puzzled tone made Dubian Che falter.

"Yes, just now during the first exam, at around eleven."

"I was already asleep by that time, didn’t hear it."

"..."

Thinking about it, for Jiutiao Meijie, it was really not normal to finish the paper at the last moment, and she always had trouble sleeping.

In the examination room where leaving early was not permitted, sleeping was the only way to pass the time—except for Dubian Che, who was taken away to be scolded.

"But I already confessed, and the entire school’s faculty and students can testify to that."

"I didn’t hear it," Jiutiao Meijie said with a smile, "try again this afternoon."

"Again?!"

"Of course, such matters have to be heard by the person involved, right?"

"Lies." Kiyono Lin, who was reading by the window, suddenly interjected with her cold, indifferent voice.

Jiutiao Meijie’s smile vanished; she coldly glanced at Kiyono Lin. "I don’t recall you having a habit of interrupting others."

"Unlike you, Mr. Dubian is an official member of the department, and it’s part of my duty as the minister to protect him from deception," Kiyono Lin retorted sharply.

Feeling that there was an underlying message in Kiyono Lin’s words, Dubian Che, feeling guilty, quickly tried to divert their attention. "Meijie, this isn’t what we agreed on, is it? How can you go back on your word?"

"When did I ever say that I couldn’t go back on my word?" Jiutiao Meijie’s smile turned cruel.

"..." Dubian Che was momentarily at a loss for words.

"Moreover," Jiutiao Meijie’s smile brightened, "I only said I’d consider it, didn’t I? I never promised anything."

"What exactly do you want for you to agree to me?"

"Do you really like me that much?"

"If I didn’t like you, wouldn’t it be better for me to just keep to myself? Why would I even approach someone as dangerous as you?"

"Tokyo Heartthrob" Rule two: Always keep 30% of mystery about yourself.

No one would suspect he was playing a "love game."

Jiutiao Meijie pondered for a moment, then crooked her finger at Dubian Che, beckoning him seductively, "Come here."

Dubian Che walked over and stood by the sofa.

Jiutiao Meijie grabbed his tie, forcefully pulling him closer. Caught off guard, Dubian Che almost fell on top of her but managed to react quickly, his hands supporting him against the back of the sofa.

While holding onto the tie, Jiutiao Meijie smiled and gently caressed his face with her other hand.

"Take a good look; you are quite handsome."

Saying this, she kissed him, their lips almost touching.

Dubian Che’s eyes widened.

With a "snap," Kiyono Lin closed her book, and without a hint of emotion, she said, "If you want to get cozy, take it outside."

Jiutiao Meijie released his tie, placed her foot on Dubian Che’s stomach, and gently pushed him away.

"Physical contact isn’t really that off-putting. I’ll allow you to be my boyfriend," she said, propping her elbow on the armrest of the sofa, her fist against her cheek, speaking as if bestowing a favor.

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"Fantastic!"

Watching the excited Dubian Che, Jiutiao Meijie mocked:

"Listen, from now on, if there’s even a slight dissatisfaction on my part, the consequences won’t be a simple breakup. As for the specific consequences... The worse you imagine, the more accurate it is."

Finally, she declared as if sentencing him to death, "Dubian Che, you can never return to your previous life again."

Despite her words being filled with malicious threats and manipulation, Dubian Che strangely felt as if she was genuinely preparing to become his girlfriend.

But no matter how she felt or acted, his determination for revenge was unwavering.

"I understand." Dubian Che adjusted his tie.

Jiutiao Meijie stretched out her foot, "Put my shoes on for me."

"..." Looking at the small foot wrapped in black knee-high socks, Dubian Che said, "Boyfriends aren’t servants, are they?"

"Isn’t it a boyfriend’s duty to help his girlfriend with her shoes?" Jiutiao Meijie replied with a smirk that added a sinister edge, "Or do you want to displease me?"

’Taking advantage, I’m taking advantage.’ While hypnotizing himself, Dubian Che picked up the indoor shoes and slipped them onto Jiutiao Meijie’s feet.

"The technique is mediocre, not comfortable, and did not show any passion for my body... but considering it’s your first time, I’ll forgive you this time."

Despite his strong dislike for Jiutiao Meijie, Dubian Che couldn’t help but retort, "It’s just putting on shoes, you talk as if I did something to you."

"There will be a chance," Jiutiao Meijie teased from above, "after you learn the right way to put shoes on for me."

"..."

After the shoes were on, Jiutiao Meijie left the activity room for some unknown reason.

Dubian Che, harboring the worst intentions, conjectured: She must have gone to use the bathroom! And it’s diarrhea for sure!