He tried to save the fallen girls, but they came after him instead.

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“I have it!” Shirakawa suddenly stood up from his seat and raised his hand.

He really didn't want to perform in front of the whole school!

I've always been so nervous when I give speeches on stage since I was a child. If I mess up the performance and let down all my classmates, I really can't accept it.

We need to shirk our role as the protagonist.

It would be best to play a supporting role or a passerby, or even just play a tree to get by.

“I have no acting experience, and I don’t think I’m up to the role of the lead,” Shirakawa said.

"None of us have any performance experience, so don't worry," the class monitor of Class A reassured them. "Our class's choir performance last time was just so-so, nothing special. You could definitely try acting in a play."

“Yes, I think Shirakawa-san will definitely be a good main character,” Maki encouraged.

“I also agree that Shirakawa should be the lead in the play.” Nikaido raised his hand high.

"Actually, I also want to see what Shirakawa looks like performing on stage," a typical girl in the class said timidly.

It's not that they like Shirakawa; they mainly ship the Shirakawa x Maki pairing.

In Japan, there is no concept of early romantic relationships in high schools; high school students are free to date.

However, due to the school's high deviation score (meaning it emphasizes academics), there are very few couples in the class.

Therefore, girls are very sensitive to dating gossip.

Privately, they have split into two major camps: Shirakawa x Nikaido and Shirakawa x Maki.

“We think it’s okay too.” The boys in the class also had no objections.

They don't actually like to perform or show off on stage.

"Ah...this..." Shirakawa also wavered.

Public opinion also overwhelmingly favored making Shirakawa the protagonist.

Should I give it a try? Maybe I can even make a name for myself at school?

"Alright, then we've chosen Shirakawa as our main character." Seeing that Shirakawa didn't immediately refuse, Mito Maki seized the opportunity and quickly made the decision.

She wouldn't let this opportunity to deepen her relationship with Shirakawa slip by.

"Besides me, who else wants to be a supporting character?"

"Me!" Nikaido raised his hand again.

Although Maki didn't like Nikaido, she still wrote her name down.

With more characters and more complex relationships, the performance becomes more engaging.

Maki also doesn't think Nikaido can be considered her rival.

Yako kept her head down, playing the game without saying a word.

Seeing this, Sakura also raised her little hand: "I'll participate too."

Even if Shirakawa is a scumbag and a bastard, he is still a very important person to her.

Despite her anger and dislike, she couldn't bear to just hand over Shirakawa to Nikaido and her sister.

One yard owned by a yard.

Maki was quite touched.

Although my relationship with my sister has been strained lately, she always comes to my aid when I need it.

She never imagined that her younger sister's true intentions were not what they seemed.

"So, including me, there are four people in the play now. Are there any others?" Maki continued to ask.

No one raised their hand anymore.

"Can students from other classes participate?"

Jackie slipped in through the back door and raised her hand to speak.

"Isn't this our school's exchange student?"

"How did she suddenly end up here?"

The students were discussing it.

“Shirakawa and I are good friends,” Jackie said as she approached Shirakawa, patting Aya on the shoulder as she passed by.

When Yako saw Jieqi, she finally looked up and nodded in acknowledgment, something she hadn't done in a long time.

Then, Jackie, like a good buddy, put his arm around Shirakawa's neck and said with a grin, "You can't possibly not invite me to your play, can you?"

Nikaido had previously talked to Shirakawa about the fact that Jackie was his friend.

Maki and Sakura frowned simultaneously. Wasn't this the foreign girl they had swimming lessons with? Shirakawa had only been here a short time; how could she know so many people?

Maki didn't want any extra people to participate, and this girl seemed to have a good relationship with Shirakawa. Just as she was about to refuse, the class representative of Class A spoke first: "We are short of people right now, so of course we welcome students from other classes to come."

The other students also applauded.

Since things had come to this point, Maki couldn't refuse, so she had no choice but to write down Jackie's name.

"Wow, your class is putting on a play! Can we participate?"

Maki was writing down names on a piece of paper when she heard classmates from other classes joining in.

My first reaction was to speak up and quickly send her away.

"I'm sorry, we can no longer let students from other classes participate."

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire class fell silent.

what's the situation?

Maki then raised her head.

The person who arrived was none other than the student council president, Hoshimiya Shio.

Even wearing the school uniform of Sakura High School couldn't hide the ruthlessness and domineering aura that far surpassed that of his peers.

Behind her was a girl. The girl was expressionless and silent, her dead fish eyes scrutinizing everyone present. She had a well-proportioned and powerful physique, just like Xing Gongxi's bodyguard.

"Hello everyone, I'm Hoshimiya Ushio, the student council president of Sakura High School. This is my younger sister, Hoshimiya Rin,"

Hoshimiya Shio introduced loudly, bowing slightly, but her gaze remained fixed on Shirakawa.

It was obvious that she was just introducing herself to Shirakawa.

Shirakawa had secretly gathered a lot of information about her, but this was the first time he had officially met her while she was fully conscious.

The students downstairs clapped blankly.

The atmosphere became very oppressive.

Rumors about her circulated throughout the school, mostly negative ones.

She's a wicked capitalist; even the principal has to defer to her. She can make anyone disappear whenever she wants.

No one dared to make any rash moves.

"Maki, you're letting Jackie participate but not us? Isn't that a bit of discrimination?"

Hoshimiya Shio questioned Maki, her tone clearly tinged with displeasure.

"President, isn't it inappropriate for you to participate in this kind of event? Shouldn't the student council president be in charge of managing the school festival?" Maki's forehead was already covered in sweat from nervousness.

"What's wrong? As the student council president, you also want to enjoy your time on campus. Adding the two of us shouldn't be a big problem, right?"

That's true. Hoshimiya Shio has been busy with school and corporate affairs and hasn't had much time to play.

She originally wanted to find Shirakawa, but when she heard that their class was going to put on a play, and that Shirakawa was the lead actor, she became quite interested.

"Hey, this is a play we planned for our class. Why should you be allowed to participate?" Nikaido slammed his fist on the table and stood up, somewhat indignant.

She doesn't tolerate this, no matter if she's the student council president or anything else.

If you're rejected, just leave quietly.

Hoshimiya Rin stepped forward and shielded Hoshimiya Ushio behind her.

Jackie whispered in Shirakawa's ear, "Could this girl have something to do with you too?"

"We'd say we have some connection..."

"Why should I? Because I am Xing Gongxi, and I want to participate in this play. Does anyone have any objections?"

Xing Gongxi's personality is such that the more people defy her, the more she wants to do it.

She enjoys using her power to ruthlessly crush these common people.

“I have an objection.” Shirakawa stood up to argue with Hoshimiya Shio, then patted Nikaido on the shoulder from behind, gesturing for her to sit down.

Seeing her arrogant demeanor, Shirakawa was secretly annoyed.

Do you have any objections?

"I don't think you can participate."

"How come Jieqi from another class can participate? Why can't I?" Xinggong Xi asked aggressively.

“We know each other. She’s my good friend. I’m the lead actor, so I can suggest who should play the role. Jackie is qualified to do so, and no one objected.”