Thursday.
Jiang Jian Yue held her phone, scrolling through the news as she quickly left the classroom.
Bunshun scoop!
The latest hot Superpower User star, Ze Tian Zhi Lang, was exposed for checking into a hotel with multiple female fans at the same time
Seriously, it’s people like this that ruin the reputation of Superpower Users.
[“In the end, aren’t these Superpower Users just a bunch of dangerous individuals?”]
Comments like that filled the section below.
Lately, the negative reviews about Superpower Users had noticeably increased.
But it was understandable that the public felt this way about Superpower Users.
They weren’t born to protect world peace.
There was no logic like in Japanese stories where the public cheers on the hero who saves them—if an ordinary person gained superpowers and managed not to turn into a tyrant by the next day, that was already impressive.
***
“Senpai.”
Jiang Jian Yue suddenly stopped at the stairway, her eyes narrowing as she looked at Yuki Asahi standing on the landing.
The boy had styled his hair differently, trimming the bangs that used to cast a shadow over his eyes, making him look much fresher.
Originally, Jiang Jian Yue hadn’t planned to visit the Supernatural Club today.
But she’d been approached directly.
Since Yuki Asahi’s confession, both had been busy with the End-of-Term Exam and Saori Saiyonji’s Undercover Plan, rarely alone together, so they hadn’t talked much.
Now, with the End-of-Term Exam over…
Yuki Asahi could finally no longer hold back his restless heart.
***
“Senpai… This time, you have time, right?”
***
A smile hung on Yuki Asahi’s face, his gaze meeting Jiang Jian Yue’s directly—
For someone usually gloomy, suddenly meeting others’ eyes like this felt a bit aggressive… and kind of yandere?
Damn it, Kaori Onishi, can’t you just stick to him like a lump of dog poop?
Though she thought this, Jiang Jian Yue was an adult who could be responsible for her words.
Whether it was the promise she’d made to continue dating Yuki Asahi, or her attempt to try liking him, both were commitments.
Words are actions—this is my way of the ninja!
Jiang Jian Yue walked down the stairs in silence, then nodded lightly beside him.
Nice!
Yuki Asahi felt a wave of relief inside.
Though more confident than before, he was still afraid of being rejected again.
“Senpai, where do you want to go?”
Isn’t this the kind of thing you guys are supposed to decide, as men?
Don’t you even think before asking someone out?
“Anywhere.”
Jiang Jian Yue deducted five points for Yuki Asahi in her little notebook—not planning before suggesting a date was reckless!
Hehe…
Since you’re now considered a candidate, of course I have to score you!
Naturally, the previous score is void for now—that was the friend score.
But seeing Yuki Asahi’s new hairstyle, let’s add ten points first.
“Then… shall we go watch a movie?”
Yuki Asahi recalled the movie Kaori Onishi had taken him to before and copied her method.
A movie theater?
What a cliché date setup.
The two walked side by side to the entrance shoebox.
Jiang Jian Yue asked casually, “Where’s Kaori?”
“She was called by the teacher, probably for something important.”
So that’s why she didn’t stick around?
Tapping her shoe tip on the tile, Hattori Koji, who was standing guard at the Main Hall entrance as usual, took the young lady’s handbag, instantly understanding, and left quickly.
“Hattori-san… hasn’t talked much lately, huh?”
Yuki Asahi said curiously.
He used to chat a lot more with Hattori Koji at school.
Lately, this guy had been so afraid of being assigned a new job that he was playing the role of the silent bodyguard more than ever.
Jiang Jian Yue nodded slightly, showing no intention of delving into the topic.
The two walked to the nearest Movie Theater.
Jiang Jian Yue usually spent her breaks at home playing games—this was only the second time in two lives that she’d entered a Movie Theater.
She’d long forgotten how to buy tickets, so she just stood by quietly—
But to her surprise, Yuki Asahi beside her was even more of a newbie, staring blankly at the Self-Service Ticket Machine for a long time without understanding it.
Hopeless!
Jiang Jian Yue, exasperated, pulled Yuki Asahi to the counter and randomly picked a movie to buy tickets for.
“Two regular tickets, please.”
Yuki Asahi blushed, digging through his shoulder bag for cash.
“Currently, the Couple Package is on discount. Would you like to consider it?”
The cashier lady smiled with a formal expression.
“Sure.”
This time, Yuki Asahi had said he would cover all the expenses, so of course she had to help him save money.
Jiang Jian Yue nodded calmly, glancing at Yuki Asahi’s face turning red beside her.
He’s blushing already.
Little Chunan, you really make people want to tease you.
She let Yuki Asahi choose the seats and pay, while Jiang Jian Yue went to get the popcorn, buying two bottles of Peach Juice on the side—the same kind she’d tried at Yuki Asahi’s place before and liked.
When they entered the screening room, Jiang Jian Yue realized the seats were actually a Double Sofa!
This guy—so busy blushing he didn’t even notice this kind of thing when buying tickets?
Because it was her first time in this type of seat, her mind involuntarily recalled various ‘scenes’ from manga, with “operations” taking place on Double Sofas, causing her body to tense in rejection.
She didn’t have a cleanliness obsession though, so the tension soon melted away as she waited for the movie to start.
The Double Sofa was wide enough that the two didn’t have to touch—Yuki Asahi didn’t shamelessly lean over to take advantage either.
Hmm… Plus five points.
Not that she would have minded if he had, honestly.
The theater lights dimmed, the screen finished playing ads, and the main feature was about to begin.
But just as she stuffed popcorn into her mouth, Jiang Jian Yue heard a strange “chu~chu~” sound from the nearby seats—and not just in one spot!
Society’s going downhill…
Can’t you little couples wait until the hotel for that kind of thing?
As the screen glowed softly, Jiang Jian Yue seized the chance to steal a glance at Yuki Asahi, noticing his face was flushed as he snuck looks at her.
Usually, when she caught Yuki Asahi peeking, he would shyly avert his gaze.
Was it because of the strange vibes around, or the private atmosphere after the theater lights went out?
Yuki Asahi stared at her without looking away even for a second.
Damn it!
Even if you look at me like that, my affection won’t increase!
The hazy, warm light from the screen illuminated the boy’s pink, handsome face, creating an unexpectedly romantic atmosphere.
No wonder couples chose movie theaters for dates—the feeling really was different.
Yeah, it must be the theater’s fault.
Jiang Jian Yue turned her face away coldly, but no matter how hard she tried to maintain composure, she still felt Yuki Asahi’s gaze burning on her, making her cheeks slightly hot.
Come to think of it, wasn’t this supposed to be a horror film?
Why was the opening so warm and bright, creating such a contrast?
Jiang Jian Yue shifted her attention away, grabbing another handful of popcorn.
About twenty minutes into the film, the filter shifted to a cooler tone.
Jiang Jian Yue vaguely heard more strange sounds around them.
Guchu~guchu~
Along with soft, deliberately suppressed panting.
Heavens! Can someone control these unruly little couples?
For someone as pure as her, the impact on her worldview was overwhelming.
The transformation is slowly taking place… Also choosing a horror movie for *that* activity is funny