Chapter 27 Actually Likes Men

Soon, night arrived and Fang Li made his way back to his room, dissolving into the crowd as he went. As he looked around his room, he couldn't help but murmur to himself, "It's been almost a month since I arrived here..."

Normally, after a month of living in a room, one would have left their personal touch on it, wouldn't they? Girls like Kushida Kikyou would decorate their rooms with dolls, mirrors, cosmetics, and brightly colored furniture, giving their room a distinctly feminine feel. Boys, on the other hand, might fill their rooms with basketballs, footballs, game consoles, posters, and the like. In this way, a person's room would reflect their style and proclaim that the room belonged to them.

However, Fang Li's room was completely different. It was almost identical to the way it was when he first arrived, except for the presence of a few books on the bookshelf. These books included textbooks, reference books, and data sets needed for class, as well as various detective fiction that Fang Li had borrowed from the library, and even some famous books.

If a room reflects a person's style after they've lived in it for a while, could the bookshelf be said to reflect Fang Li's style? Simple, practical, plain, and quiet - this was a perfect reflection of Fang Li's life. Fang Li never found this kind of life difficult, even though he had been living like this since childhood. It was simply a matter of fact that Fang Li was not the type of person who cared much about material possessions.

If one day, Fang Li were to become an ordinary person and talk about love, have a girlfriend, he would still prefer to live a simple and ordinary lifestyle, without needing too much excitement. This wasn't just Fang Li's wish; it was his personal selfishness. "After all, the first half of my life has been exciting enough," he thought to himself. If he continued to seek out stimulation, he might end up losing his life.

But why couldn't life at this school just calm down? This was a premonition, a sign...

Fang Li glanced at his cell phone and noted the date displayed.

"Tomorrow is the start of a new month," he thought, realizing that change was on the horizon.

"Given the events of the past few weeks, it's likely that the school's secret will soon be revealed."

Fang Li had anticipated this moment and wondered if Ayanokouji had as well. He regarded Ayanokoji Kiyotaka as the most exceptional individual in Class 1-D, someone who, despite his ideology of escaping, could effortlessly score 50 marks on every subject in the entrance exam. Fang Li had realized early on that Ayanokoji was not an ordinary person. The way he carried himself, the depth of his eyes - all of it hinted at something more.

"Could a guy with that look be ordinary?" Fang Li grinned at the thought.

He knew Ayanokoji would dismiss such claims as mere speculation, but Fang Li trusted his own intuition, just as he believed in the hidden meaning behind Kushida Kikyou's eyes.

"If I get the chance, I'll investigate further," he mused.

With that in mind, Fang Li retrieved his cell phone and opened the chat group.

In the chat group led by Ike Kanji and Yamauchi Haruki, a group of clueless boys in Class 1-D were actively discussing.

"I went on a date with Kushida-chan today!" (Ike)

"Is that true or false!?" (Sotomura)

"He must be lying!" (Hondou)

"Deceptive, I say!" (Okitani)

"Lying? What are you saying? If you don't believe me, you can ask Yamauchi!" (Ike)

"Yamauchi, is it true?" (Kikuchi)

"Yeah, it's true. By the way, I was there too!" (Yamauchi)

"Did you guys go out with Kushida together?" (Minami)

"Well, isn't it normal to hang out and have fun with friends?" (Ijuuin)

"I'm shocked!" (Miyamoto)

The boys in the class were engaged in such a heated discussion.

Looking at this discussion, Fang Li had only one thought.

"Kushida Kikyou is definitely popular."

Perhaps in terms of looks, there were many girls in the school who could compete with Kushida Kikyou. Even in Class 1-D, Hasebe Haruka not only looked beautiful but also had a better figure than Kushida Kikyou.

However, when it came to popularity, the entire first grade of the school couldn't really compare with Kushida Kikyou.

Being cute was one thing, but the most important thing was that Kushida Kikyou was kind and thoughtful, making everyone feel welcomed and favored by boys. It was only natural that she would be so well-liked.

Fang Li also thought that Kushida Kikyou was the most popular girl in the school.

But now, it seemed that Kushida Kikyou had a mysterious side to her.

"What made her look at me like that?" Fang Li pondered deeply.

During this time, the boys' heated discussion continued in the chat group.

Ike Kanji remained convinced of his own charm, stating "nonsense! Obviously Kushida-chan is interested in me!"

However, Miyamoto interjected with a reality check, "with Kushida's popularity, Ike or Yamauchi are still too far behind." Even Ijuuin chimed in, "yeah, I think you guys should give up."

Hondou's comment drove the point home, "the level of Kushida is not what you can match."

The boys from the class poured cold water on Ike and Yamauchi's imagination. Even Ayanokouji Kiyotaka joined in with a question, "Isn't Kushida interested in Nanaya?"

This statement was like a stone dropped in water, creating ripples throughout the chat group. "What?!" exclaimed Kikuchi, while Sotomura questioned "Kushida and Nanaya...!?"

Okitani responded with disbelief, "Deception! How could Kushida be interested in that lonely Nanaya!" while Minami simply stated "I don't believe it!"

The entire boys group chat suddenly broke out in chaos, with many of the original messages being drowned out.

Amidst the chaos, Ike and Yamauchi's raging speeches stood out. "Hey! Nanaya! You aren't allowed to make a move on Kushida-chan. Absolutely not allowed!" warned Ike, while Yamauchi threatened "if you make a move, I'll spread rumors that you actually like men. I mean it!"

Speeches like these were constantly appearing in the chat group, causing confusion and amusement.

Fang Li observed the chaos with a smile, shook his head, and turned off his phone. With a faint curve at the corner of his mouth, he thought "this is not so bad Ah…" and closed his eyes, slowly drifting off to sleep.