"So, Fang Li has always treated me like an idiot, and that's why he's been so cold to me? Even though I haven't done anything wrong."
"Well, that's just how he is, isn't it?"
"But... but I'm still a girl! Can't he be a little gentler with me?"
"You have a point there. Sometimes Fang Li's attitude toward girls can be a bit rough."
"Right?"
"Yeah."
In the dormitory bathroom, the two girls' voices echoed over the splashing and underwater sounds. Index did most of the complaining, while Sylvia listened calmly. But the atmosphere between them was clearly excellent; anyone who didn't know better would have thought they were sisters.
However, Fang Li, sitting in the room, found their conversation deeply unsettling.
"...Why do I feel like I'm losing all my ground?"
Perhaps because she rarely had the chance to speak so freely, Index seemed to have completely opened up, pouring out her grievances to Sylvia without restraint.
The specific complaints were, of course, all about Fang Li.
She talked about how he usually treated her, how he ignored her opinions, how he constantly threatened her with food, and how utterly inconsiderate he was, Index brought up every grievance that came to mind.
Sylvia seemed equally enthusiastic, genuinely curious about how Fang Li treated other girls when she wasn't around. She listened intently, never interrupting, and even chimed in with agreement.
This turned Fang Li into the target of a full-blown public shaming session. How could he possibly feel good about that?
It wasn't just unpleasant; Fang Li felt utterly miserable.
"That gluttonous nun is really getting carried away..."
Listening to Index's increasingly unrestrained words, Fang Li grew increasingly displeased.
Although Fang Li hadn't done anything wrong, who would enjoy being spoken ill of in front of their girlfriend?
More than just displeased, Fang Li secretly made a decision.
"From now on, that gluttonous nun's meals will be cut in half."
He was certain this would be the best punishment for Index.
However, Fang Li hadn't anticipated that the conversation in the bathroom would gradually take a different turn.
"Even though he never shows me any affection, if it weren't for Fang Li's words, I wouldn't have been able to continue living like this. So, actually, I'm very grateful to him."
"That's what makes that man so cute. He seems cold and heartless on the surface, but deep down, he understands people better than anyone else, you know?"
"Precisely, precisely. It's always like this. Even though he threatened me, if I just admit defeat, he'll pretend it never happened."
"Ah, that's part of that man's charm. He's incredibly free-spirited. For girls who want someone to rely on, he might just tame them in an instant, like Index."
"I... I'm not tamed! Besides, isn't Sylvie also close to Fang Li?"
"In my case, it's less about being tamed and more about being drawn in..."
The sudden shift in the conversation didn't make Fang Li feel better; it only made him more uncomfortable.
"...Rather than you praising me like this, I'd prefer you to insult me instead..."
Fang Li could only scratch his cheek helplessly. To avoid further attention, he grabbed the remote and turned on the TV.
As soon as Fang Li turned on the TV, a report about Sylvia appeared.
"On the day her concert ended, Sylvia Lyyneheym boarded a private jet back to Academy City, leaving the venue without informing anyone. According to staff and her manager, even they were unaware of her departure. In other words, Diva returned to Academy City without notifying anyone. Now, not only are personnel from her management company rushing back, but many fans planning to attend the Daihasei Festival have immediately changed their flight itineraries to head to Academy City."
Fang Li was stunned.
So that's why that girl had suddenly returned?
"Aiya..."
At that moment, a soft chuckle reached Fang Li's ears.
"Have we been discovered?"
As the voice spoke, Sylvia and Index emerged from the bathroom together.
To Fang Li's surprise, neither of them was wearing anything remotely protective. They weren't dressed in their usual clothes or pajamas, but simply in white shirts.
Fang Li immediately recognized them.
Both Sylvia and Index were wearing his shirts.
"You two..." Fang Li chuckled, shaking his head. "Did you really mistake my shirts for pajamas?"
Hearing this, Sylvia and Index exchanged glances before each offered an explanation.
"Because we hadn't taken the bath towels out of our luggage yet," Sylvia replied.
"Isn't this how I usually sleep?" Index countered.
"...Alright..."
Fang Li could only reply helplessly, then turned to Sylvia.
Sylvia blinked innocently and asked, "Why are you looking at me?"
"Nothing..."
'Never mind'. This had nothing to do with Fang Li anyway. It was Sylvia's company that would have to deal with the headache.
The Diva was still the same as before: usually kind and generous, but when she had something she wanted, she could be surprisingly stubborn.
It was like this during the War-Academy City School Festival, and it was the same now during the Academy City Daihasei Festival.
Whenever a major celebration rolled around, the Diva would inexplicably ignite with passion.
After all, as a World Famous Diva, Sylvia didn't have much free time. Her schedule was packed, leaving her with hardly any holidays, a side effect of her overwhelming popularity.
"But are you really planning to participate as a contestant in the Daihasei Festival?" Fang Li asked. "Aren't you worried it might turn into a rebellion/riot?"
"Honestly, whether I participate or not doesn't matter much to me. I'd be satisfied just to be able to enjoy the festival," Sylvia said with a smile. "However, the upper classes of Academy City have contacted me, asking if I'd be willing to give the contestant oath."
"The contestant oath?" Fang Li was taken aback. "Isn't the contestant oath at the Daihasei Festival usually given by a Lv.5?"
"But it seems they plan to have me do it this year," Sylvia said with a helpless sigh. "They say it'll create an unexpected effect."
That made sense.
If the World's First Diva were to give the contestant oath, wouldn't the students' enthusiasm explode on the very first day, completely igniting the atmosphere?
"Hey, hey," Index tugged at Sylvia's clothes, finally asking, "What's the Daihasei Festival? Is it a religious holiday in this country?"
"No," Sylvia replied. "It's basically a day for unlimited fun and food."
"Unlimited food!" Index's eyes immediately lit up.
For this glutton, it truly was a good day.
(End Of This Chapter)
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