My System Always Wants to Force Me to Confess
Chapter 42: Who is the Number One in the World

Chapter 42: Chapter 42: Who is the Number One in the World

Looking in the direction of the voice, Shirakawa Sawahei saw a short-haired woman in a pink dress with burgundy hair.

She seemed to have just woken up not long ago, as her voice carried a hint of laziness. Shiny silver star pendants dangled from her earlobes, highlighting her fair and slender neck. A curious smile appeared on her beautiful oval face.

Although he didn’t know why, just hearing her speak upon entering made him feel that this woman wasn’t a usual person.

Would normal people just start talking about loopholes with strangers upon meeting!? The wheels have run over my face!

Although he made such an evaluation in his heart, as a visitor, Shirakawa Sawahei still stood up and bowed politely, "I apologize for the disturbance."

"Sister Rion, how come you suddenly woke up?"

Hinata Rion pinched Ise Yu Yuzhijin’s cute cheek, making funny faces, "I’ve already been asleep for almost a day! Any more and I’d become a pig."

"Besides... Jin, it’s your first time bringing a boy here~ Are you perhaps really bringing your boyfriend?"

"No, no, no, that’s not it! Sister Rion, please don’t talk nonsense!" Ise Yu Yuzhijin quickly whispered, "Shirakawa is just my classmate."

"I see." Hinata Rion made a sudden realization gesture and reached out, "Nice to meet you, my name is Hinata Rion... You’re Mr. Shirakawa, right?"

"Yes, nice to meet you, I’m Shirakawa Sawahei."

"Oh~ Mr. Shirakawa, have you known Jin for a long time?"

"Not too long; I only met Ise Yu when she transferred here."

"Eh? Then how did you get to be such good friends with Jin? Is it just because she’s cute?"

Shirakawa Sawahei: "..."

He carefully considered his words and said, "I think Ise Yu has other merits..."

The implication being that her looks aren’t compelling enough to make him lose his mind.

Even if he really had to choose such a woman, her name should be Hayakawa Kashi.

Upon hearing this, Ise Yu Yuzhijin became unhappy, "Shirakawa, isn’t being cute enough to outshine my other qualities?"

"Being called an idol type sounds much better than being called a competent type, right! Shirakawa, you should read ’Emotional Intelligence’~" Ise Yu Yuzhijin lamented his lack of understanding.

"That’s right, Mr. Shirakawa, a girl’s heart is a difficult thing to understand."

The two sisters immediately teamed up against him, leaving Shirakawa Sawahei no choice but to remain silently shut.

"So, Mr. Shirakawa, you’re not here to pursue Jin... or are you actually Jin’s fan?"

"Have you ever..." Hinata Rion’s sentence was cut off by Ise Yu Yuzhijin quickly covering her mouth.

"Ahaha~ Sister Rion still loves to joke~ How could there be any fans, I’m not an idol."

"Mmm! Mmm~ Mmm!"

Shirakawa Sawahei didn’t understand what Ise Yu Yuzhijin was up to, shook his head, and returned to his seat, ignoring the playful banter of the two sisters.

As expected, people with low IQ travel in groups.

Seeing that Shirakawa Sawahei was ignoring them, Ise Yu Yuzhijin whispered fiercely, "Sister Rion! I didn’t reveal anything about my transfer! My image is still clean!"

"Oh, so Jin, you’re turning over a new leaf? Do you want to join us?"

"Over my dead body! I won’t join your ranks, Sister Rion!"

"What do you mean by joining ranks! It’s called the trend of the times!"

"Pah! You all deserve to be exterminated!"

"Hmph! You’re stubborn and don’t know how to grasp the truth."

The two sisters snorted at each other and turned away, refusing to look at one another.

Shirakawa Sawahei glanced at them, thinking that the ideological divide between these two sisters seemed pretty big.

He wondered what it could be that fractured childhood friends who were once so close.

Although it seemed like neither would relent, their standoff didn’t last long before they happily started sharing snacks and reading manga together.

"Mmm~ Sister Rion, buy more of these flavors next time, they’re good."

"Got it~ Ah! Jin, look, this character looks really cool in this panel!"

"Where, where! Let me see..."

Shirakawa Sawahei: ???

He couldn’t help tapping the table and asked, "Ise Yu?"

"Oh oh oh~ still need to study... I’m sorry! Shirakawa! I got carried away..."

He couldn’t understand why he suddenly felt that agreeing to tutor this girl for high wages wasn’t such a wise decision...

"Eh? Jin, were you having a study session? That’s surprising~"

"Don’t make me sound so ignorant." Ise Yu Yuzhijin retorted, "I was quite capable in middle school... just that..."

"Alright, alright~ I’ll cheer for you~"

As someone long past their student days, Hinata Rion couldn’t empathize with Ise Yu Yuzhijin’s struggles, so she just brushed it off.

"But from what you’ve said, Mr. Shirakawa, your studies must be good, right?"

Shirakawa Sawahei didn’t raise his head, continuing to practice exercises, "It’s okay."

"Really? What rank are you in your grade? What’s your deviation score? What university do you aim to attend?" Hinata Rion asked curiously.

"Sister Rion, don’t you think you sound like a relative asking all sorts of questions at a family gathering?" Ise Yu Yuzhijin joked.

"Oh geez~ I’m not that old yet." Hinata Rion brushed her burgundy hair aside, "Mr. Shirakawa sure seems like someone with intent and plans, unlike you, Jin, who just drifts along."

"I also have goals and plans!"

"Oh? Then why are you still stuck in that quagmire?"

"Hah, calling it a quagmire, Sister Rion, your position is the true filthy mire."

Exchanging just a few words, the two started their usual bickering. Shirakawa Sawahei was no longer surprised, lowering his head to continue his own thoughts.

Tachibana Tomoku’s questions were coming in waves, having left people speechless. But luckily this time, she didn’t know right away, leaving room for maneuvering.

Shirakawa Sawahei contemplated whether to meet with Yuri Hime. If the other party didn’t have any ill intentions, it might be worth letting her approach Tachibana Tomoku on her own.

Just wondering, if Tachibana Tomoku was confessed to by a girl face-to-face, what would her expression be?

Perhaps her mouth would be slightly open, eyes widened, and a look of shattered worldviews—just imagining it seemed quite cute.

He lost himself in his thoughts for a moment, only to be pulled back to reality by Hinata Rion’s voice, who, with an expression of disdain, grabbed Shirakawa Sawahei’s hand and said, "Mr. Shirakawa! Tell her, as a boy, tell her! Is the future really a Minotaur world!?"

"No! Sister Rion! Stop dreaming! Pure love is clearly the best! Pure love is number one!"

Shirakawa Sawahei: ???

Was this... a palace drama?