Chapter 8, Bai Ge: All eyes are on me, I have an announcement to make (Please add to your favorites)
"Since that's the case, Mei can just call me Bai Ge, hehe, it's a matter of returning the favor."
"Okay, then… Bai Ge."
As if she were doing something very challenging, Mei cautiously called out Bai Ge's name, and she clearly felt that it was different from the past.
Mei's reputation was different from those of her friends, unlike those who coveted the Raiden family's wealth.
The boy before me was so sincere and pure, just like his snow-white hair, which was spotless.
Bai Ge was very happy at that moment.
Because he formed a bond with the real Raiden Mei, not just virtual game data, but a real, flesh-and-blood Raiden Mei.
He was so happy he wanted to cheer, and he really wanted to show off to his friends from his previous life's fleet.
"Oh right, I just remembered something good!"
Suddenly, a brilliant idea flashed in Bai Ge's mind, and he immediately turned to the purple-haired girl in front of him and made a suggestion.
" Mei, I have an idea. It might not completely change your situation and stop you from being bullied, but it could at least make things many times better than they are now. Do you want to give it a try?"
"Really? Please tell me!"
"Don't get too excited yet. You might have to make some sacrifices in some aspects. Anyway, listen to it first."
Bai Ge then recounted his brilliant idea, and Raiden Mei's eyes widened upon hearing it, a blush rising on the girl's cheeks.
That is indeed a very simple and effective method.
Yet it also seemed ambiguous and strange.
For Mei, who had received strict family education since childhood and was gentle and conservative in nature, this was an idea she would never have thought of in the past.
But Raiden Mei is different now. She is in the most desperate, weakest, and most powerless moment of her life, unable to do anything. She is lonely, desolate, powerless, physically and mentally exhausted, and scarred.
It is also the moment when one most desperately wants someone to save them.
Perhaps it was the so-called suspension bridge effect that made Bai Ge's favorability in Mei's heart a little too high, but the boy in front of her had undoubtedly saved her twice.
In this academy where no one was willing to help her and everyone was targeting and harming her, only Bai Ge stood up to protect Raiden Mei twice.
Perhaps that's why Mei seems to instinctively rely on Bai Ge, who gives her warmth.
As for Bai Ge's proposed solution to help her, which was somewhat ambiguous but purely out of goodwill, she certainly couldn't refuse it.
"But Bai Ge, is this really okay? I mean... if we do this, won't you be ostracized by everyone because of me?"
Mei, with her kind nature, couldn't help but say with concern.
"It's okay, it's okay~ I'm not interested in any of them anyway, and if the target is Mei, then it's definitely me who benefits." Bai Ge waved his hand to indicate that he didn't care at all.
"...Thank you. Um, I'm sorry, it seems like all I can say to you right now is thank you. I will always remember this kindness and repay it in the future."
" Mei, you're just too serious, but that's also one of your strengths. As for how to repay me, how about you start preparing my lunch from tomorrow? Yesterday's bento was delicious, and I'd like to have it again."
"Please, please leave it to me!"
Mei immediately agreed.
Perhaps the lunch was insignificant compared to the help Bai Ge had given her, but she was still happy to have been able to do something.
Bai Ge blinked as he looked at her, then propped his head up and smiled.
" Mei, you just laughed."
"Huh?"
"Girls are definitely more beautiful when they smile, especially a beautiful girl like you, Mei. Although your previous melancholy and pitiful look was not bad, you look much better now."
He almost took out his phone to take a picture.
"...Did I laugh?"
Mei subconsciously touched her face.
She hadn't smiled since her father went to prison, but now, because of the boy in front of her, Raiden Mei's smile bloomed once again.
The girl's wounded heart was somewhat healed because of him.
"Alright, now that we've decided to do this, let's get started without delay!"
"Um, wait a minute, please let me prepare myself."
"There's no need for that kind of preparation. Once you've made up your mind, don't hesitate any longer. If you don't hurry, class will start soon."
Holding Mei's little hand, Bai Ge dashed towards the classroom.
Mei, who was being pulled along, felt her heart pounding. She thought it was probably just because she had started running, and not for any other reason.
......
When the two finally arrived at the classroom, the afternoon class bell had already rung.
"Next, let's begin class. Um, where are Bai Ge and Raiden going...?"
Bang!
Before the teacher on the podium could finish speaking...
The classroom door was pulled open with tremendous force, startling everyone in the class. A few students who were daydreaming even dropped their phones.
"Teacher, we're sorry we're late!"
"Ha~ha~, Bai Ge, this is too much..."
Bai Ge walked confidently onto the stage, showing absolutely no sign of embarrassment. Behind him, Raiden Mei was panting heavily, her face flushed, and her hair was disheveled.
All eyes were on them, and everyone was speculating about what the two of them had been doing during their lunch break.
The boys, in particular, cast envious glances at her.
Although the Raiden family has fallen on hard times and Miss Mei no longer holds her former status, she is still the most beautiful girl in the whole school. Could it be that she has already been won over this afternoon?
The next second, Bai Ge was seen supporting himself on the podium with both hands.
"Ahem, I'm very sorry to interrupt the class, but now... everyone look at me, I have something to announce!"