The androgynous-looking man was chatting enthusiastically with two freshmen girls.
Judging by their innocent expressions, he suspected that a single drinking party tonight would be enough to win them over.
Heh, no challenge at all.
Closing his eyes, he reveled in his own attractiveness, the kind that ensured he was never without female admirers. He truly enjoyed the feeling of being adored.
Society was simply unfair, some people had to work their whole lives for what he could easily achieve with his good looks alone. And he was one of the best among them.
Immersed in his own world, the man thought: Perhaps someone like me is what those otakus call a "normie." Ah, there's nothing I can do, I'm just too exceptional. Let those mere mortals bask in my brilliance!
Next, those two girls should be asking for his contact information—
"Wow! This is so delicious! Did you make it?"
"Does that dog really know how to do a backflip? Can you take me to see it?"
The man opened his eyes.
The scene he envisioned where the two girls were supposed to be fawning over him, was nowhere to be found.
The girls who were supposed to be at his side were now surrounding another man.
A bespectacled pretty boy with a slightly damp dress shirt, looking shy and innocent like an inexperienced little puppy!
The moment the man laid eyes on Shiro, he had to admit—he faltered.
He couldn't compete with those eyes…
And it wasn't just the looks, his physique was on another level too!
The damp shirt clung to his abs, making the androgynous man green with envy!
Even worse, the two freshmen girls had already made their move!
"Oh no, you're all wet! Let me help you wipe it off~"
"I think I have some extra clothes. Want to come with me~?"
The girls discreetly swallowed, their eyes gleaming. They had found their prey, this innocent little pup, so fresh and untainted!
Yes!
At this moment, Shiro was playing the role of a sheltered young boy, away from home for the first time; shy, inexperienced, and adorably clueless.
Honestly, acting like a senior would be more effective in charming freshmen girls.
But… Shiro had no intention of overlapping character settings with that androgynous guy!
So, he chose a persona that would naturally close the distance, a fellow freshman.
Compared to an upperclassman with an unknown background, a naive, blushing schoolboy was far more attractive! After all, who didn't want to be in control? (??ω??)
Of course, this strategy also worked because Shiro's looks could absolutely crush that androgynous guy~
"Um… w-we could go to my place instead. I'd love to properly host you two…"
Shiro blushed, looking just like an innocent young boy.
Seeing this, the two freshmen girls' eyes sparkled even brighter, as if they had just discovered a rare treasure.
A cute, innocent boy in university? What a rare find!
Go! We have to go! My love story is about to begin! (σ≧▽≦)σ
Completely enchanted, the two girls packed up their things, preparing to leave with Shiro—completely forgetting about the androgynous man.
"Wait a minute!"
The man finally snapped out of it.
If he didn't stop them now, the two girls he had his eyes on would just run off with this random little puppy!
That direction was obviously toward PaB! This guy must be a PaB member!!!
They're trying to steal my business! Damn it! Since when did PaB have such high-quality freshmen?! Weren't they all supposed to be a bunch of wild beasts?!
And his gut feeling told him, this guy was no innocent pup. He was a high-level predator. This time, he had met a real opponent!
!
"Uh… w-what is it, senpai?"
Shiro shrank back like a frightened little rabbit, timidly retreating.
Then, as if gathering courage, he stole a glance at the two girls beside him. Their eyes were immediately filled with delight.
He cares about me!
"…"
The androgynous man's mouth twitched.
Why did this scene feel so familiar?
And why did the air suddenly smell like a wolf in sheep's clothing…?
"Uh… junior, why don't you stay here for a while? I have some friends who would love to meet you."
Forcing a smile, the man subtly gestured to a third-year female senior behind him. His companion had been messaging him non-stop, demanding that he keep Shiro here.
He had made up his mind!
He wasn't just going to win the business, he was going to win this guy too!
PaB, huh? Let me teach you what it means to enter and never leave!
Little did he know, the moment Shiro saw that senior, a victorious smirk flashed in his heart.
This is already won.
The two freshmen girls, originally protected by Shiro, instantly had flames in their eyes when the third-year senior appeared.
She's trying to steal my little puppy!
They anxiously looked at Shiro, terrified that he would agree.
"S-sorry… we'll be heading over there instead…"
His pitiful expression made the senior girl standing behind the effeminate man furiously poke him.
'Hold him here, you idiot!!!'
'How did you miss such a rare find?!'
'Hurry up! Use force if you have to! I'll keep up my kind senior act!'
"…"
The androgynous man's eye twitched violently.
What do you mean 'use force'?!
He's just a little better-looking!
But there was no other choice now. He couldn't let his business go to PaB. Judging by the long line at their booth, it was probably because of this guy.
Heh, so even those wild beasts at PaB have learned the value of good looks.
He grabbed Shiro's arm.
"Haha, junior, why don't you stay a bit? We're all very friendly here. Over there, you might run into some, uh… wild animals."
"U-uh… I really shouldn't, senpai…"
Shiro looked conflicted, gently trying to pull his arm back but hesitating, as if afraid of offending his senior.
The androgynous man's eye twitched even harder.
What kind of nonsense plot was this?!
Wasn't this supposed to be a food stall competition?!
What kind of script was this?! This wasn't some CEO romance drama!
What kind of role was this guy playing?!
And why did the air smell even more like a wolf in sheep's clothing?!
"It'll only take a moment, just a moment…"
"Just for a little while—"
BANG!
Shiro lost his balance and fell to the ground. It looked exactly like he had been violently yanked down by the senior!
!!!
The man's brain nearly exploded.
He barely used any strength!
You're 1.8 meters tall! How did you fall from that?!
"Ow… sorry, senior… I was careless. Uhm, can I go get some medicine?"
Shiro mumbled, his head down, looking as if he had suffered some horrible injury.
Enough! ENOUGH!
The effeminate man screamed internally.
It was just a fall! Don't forget which club you're from! You're in PaB! You're supposed to be a beast! What the hell are you doing?!
"Uh, junior—"
The man was about to speak when he suddenly felt an intense chill behind him.
Turning stiffly, he saw the two freshmen girls and his own club senior glaring at him with pure murder in their eyes.
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Oh.
He finally understood who that whole act was for.
"This is green tea scheming at its finest—AH, NOT THE FACE!"
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∠( ᐛ 」∠)_ Today, Little Shiro was truly a wolf pretending to be a sheep~
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T/N:
Sometimes looks or money is not the only way for you to land a girl. If you just know your way with words and can make her laugh like no others, or provide comfort and while showing that your someone she can rely on, you'll land yourself a pretty decent girl.
Just be fast with it or take your time, it all depends on the personality and the mood of the girl. Can't have her think you look like a toe nail, that'll get you in the friend zone if you ain't fast enough. That said, other girls prefer a slow build-up of connection. Really, it all boils up to how good can you read her personality and mood.
And if you really got rejected, so what? That's not a big deal, it ain't gonna kill you. Brush it off and try it again to another chick.