"...You don't even know their names, yet you just call a stranger 'baby'?"

"Once we know each other's names, we're no longer strangers, are we?"

Vili withdrew his hand and glared at Juhuang, only to see the latter pause for a second before awkwardly putting her fist to her lips and coughing.

...So cute.

His ears turned slightly red, as if to hide his emotions. Ju Huang deliberately looked away, her eyes lit up, and she picked up the textbook on Vili's desk and opened the first page.

"Asami Miri... Is that your name? It's so beautiful."

Vili ignored him, but Yama Sakura pulled out a notebook from somewhere and started muttering to herself.

"Bad temper, deduct two points."

"Pure and innocent... add one point."

"One point will be deducted for taking other people's things without permission."

"My humble opinion...my humble opinion..."

The surname seemed familiar. Juhuang admired the handwriting in the textbook, when suddenly a flash of inspiration struck her.

"Is there a first-grader named Asami Haruki, your younger brother?"

Vili had originally intended to ignore him, but upon hearing this topic, he couldn't help but speak up.

"You know him?"

“I saw his file when I was helping out in the student council before…”

Seeing Willy's thoughtful expression, he added.

"Ah, I looked through all the new students' files, not just his."

I think that's what Uncle Watanabe said before... Men must uphold male virtues and absolutely cannot act carefree in front of their sweethearts, or the baby will think he's a dirty man!

However, it seems that Sister Akiyama also said that appearing too naive would make the other person think that she is very immature, just a greenhorn, and that they would feel insecure...

Damn it, why is dating so difficult!

However, his dilemma didn't last long, because the next second, Tianhai stopped lecturing and looked over with a dark expression.

"Orange Phoenix!"

With a roar, everyone except for Juhuang herself, who was still staring blankly at Vili, turned to look.

"You've been disturbing the new students since the start of class. Go stand in the hallway as punishment!"

"..."

Ju Huang was still lost in his own thoughts when Vili kindly nudged him.

"……Um?"

However, he only heard the lingering echo of Tianhai's voice and reluctantly stood up.

"Standing as punishment? Why?"

"you--"

"Teacher, I actually responded to what he said. I didn't listen to the lesson carefully, so I'll go out and stand as punishment too."

Unexpectedly, Willie also got up on his own initiative.

Tianhai's anger abruptly ceased. His face stiffened for a moment as he tried to appear amiable.

"It's alright, it's not..."

"If we keep talking, get out of class will be over."

Vili grabbed Tachibana's arm and walked out with him with a firm tone, not noticing Kii Kanade's somber expression or Tachibana's gaze fixed on his hand.

The classroom door slammed shut, and Willy followed suit... and withdrew...

Why are you holding my wrist?

Vili looked up at him unhappily, but Juhuang just stared blankly at his lips as they opened and closed.

It looks so soft...it must be so kissable...

He couldn't help but lean against it, the boy's strong body pinning Willy against the wall. He even subconsciously chose a corner without surveillance cameras.

The scorching heat enveloped everything, leaving no escape.

Juhuang still held Vili's wrist tightly, like a handcuff, but with a temperature that was almost burning hot.

He lowered his head slightly, and placed his other hand on Willy's chin, but dared not press too hard, for fear of leaving bruises on it.

All of this happened extremely quickly, leaving Vili somewhat dazed. The unreliable system was still dormant, but fortunately, there was still Yama-Ying.

And she...

"Oh! It's a wall slam!"

"Add five points!"

"..."

Fortunately, the excited scream also woke up Ju Huang.

Did the baby just talk to me?

The force of the person struggling in front of him was like a feather to him. He wanted to let go, but his body wouldn't obey him. He changed his position and held Vili tightly in his arms.

Not kissing her directly—isn't that a kind of compromise?

In this world, only Vili could make this unruly young master "compromise" himself.

He awkwardly tilted his head, burying it in the boy's neck, rubbing against the boy's slightly cool cheek like some kind of wild beast—he was frightened.

Vili: ...

What could he say?

In the beginning, I was asking the other person to let go of my hand, but now I'm the one being grabbed!

Ju Huang, however, did not seem to need his answer.

"Baby, are you worried about me being punished by standing in the corner? It's okay, Tianhai is just like that, I'm used to it."

He was probably trying to express his grievances, but Vili could only glean one message from him.

Even a peaceful person like Mr. Tenkai was so angered by him that he repeatedly punished the other person. Just how disobedient must this guy be?!

"Orange Phoenix."

A familiar voice came, diverting Ju Huang's attention, and Vili finally took the opportunity to slip out of his arms.

Whew, my breathing has become much easier.

"Kii...is there something you need?"

Ju Huang completely concealed his softer side, reverting to his usual somewhat fierce demeanor.

"That's the question I should be asking you."

Kii Kanade looked at Vili, her gaze lingering on the faint red mark on his chin for a few seconds.

"Wei Li, are you alright?"

He shouldn't speak to someone like Ju Huang with that kind of attitude; it wouldn't lead to effective communication... but he had no choice.

All the previous sophistication and worldliness collapsed at this moment.

Even the most refined and noble young man... is nothing more than one of the many people in the world who are filled with envy.

“The baby is doing very well with me.”

Ju Huang sneered. He reached out to put his arm around Vili's shoulder, but the young man nimbly dodged him.

I feel like I've seen this scene in some TV series.

A delinquent boy was teasing a new transfer student, but was stopped by a righteous teacher. So, he pretended to be good buddies, put his arm around the boy, and said with a fake smile—

"We're just playing around."

Then he would give the transfer student a wink, meaning, "If you dare to tell anyone, you're finished."

As expected, just as Vili had thought, Juhuang looked at him.

However, Vili had no intention of letting Kii Kanade uphold justice; he hadn't forgotten what happened over the weekend.

He then looked at the two of them and took two steps back.

"I finally escaped from that boring class, I don't want to waste my time here with you guys."

I'm leaving now!

"..."

The two were left staring at each other in bewilderment.

A moment later, Juhuang relaxed her body, leaned lazily against the wall, and put her hands in her pockets.

The black shirt revealed the skin of her chest due to her previous disordered movements.

He tilted his head slightly, not looking at Kii Kanade.

"You should know that I was the one who arrived first."