mynovelweb Chapter 81 Good luck, Goto-kun!
Chapter 81 Good luck, Goto-kun!
When I returned to the classroom in the afternoon, Aki Tomoya, who was usually quite noisy, was sitting quietly in his seat, seemingly struggling with something.
It seems he has been thinking about the question I raised with him at noon today. As I said before, Uchiha Ryo doesn't dislike people who strive for their dreams; he just dislikes those who lack self-awareness.
If the other party is truly hopeless, then he won't bother...
At this moment, Aki Tomoya sat quietly in his seat, his face heavy and his head down, constantly flipping through a light novel that had been published recently.
Uchiha Ryo: "..."
Forget it, Toyonosaki Academy is so big, why go looking for unpleasant things?
Uchiha Ryo turned his gaze to the strange man sitting to his right and then asked Natsume a question.
"Natsume, do you know this classmate?"
Natsume turned his head and said in a low voice, "I remember her name is Goto Ichiri."
(Both "Doku" and "Ichiri" are correct; it's a translation issue. I'm using "Goto Ichiri" here, not because it has more words and is easier to pad out, hmph~)
"I don't know why, but she usually wears that pink tracksuit and gives off a gloomy and unapproachable vibe."
Uchiha Ryo nodded, then stood up and stood beside Goto Ichiri. Seemingly sensing someone approaching, the girl kept her head down, and her body was trembling almost imperceptibly.
Wearing outdoor sportswear with a pleated skirt, Goto's fashion sense is really... unique. But since I'll be in this class for a month, I should probably say hello first.
However, before Uchiha Ryo could speak, Goto Ichiri took action first.
This guy actually wants to pick up his guitar and leave the classroom? Is Uchiha Ryo really that scary?!
Uchiha Ryo placed his hand directly on Goto Ichiri's shoulder, making him sit back down.
"Your name is Goto-kun, right? Hello, I'm Uchiha Ryo, an exchange student from Shuchiin."
However... the other party did not respond. All Uchiha Ryo could sense was the other party's fearful expression and that tense-looking face.
Goto Ichiri: It's been so long since I've spoken! Does anyone in my class actually come up to talk to me?
Wait, this is the exchange student who just arrived today... Huh? He seems like a very outgoing person. Why is he trying to talk to me? Hmm, it's probably just social etiquette between classmates...
[The system has detected a romanceable character]
[Romantic NPC's Name: Goto Ichiri]
[Current affection level with Goto Ichiri: 3]
This was truly an unexpected bonus. Uchiha Rin had only greeted the nearby classmates out of social etiquette. She never imagined there would be a third potential romantic interest in her class.
However, upon closer inspection, the girl's skin appears to be very fair, and beneath her light pink bangs is an extremely cute face. Perhaps because she usually keeps her head down and bends over, no one has noticed her?
"....Hello??!!!"
Goto Ichiri mustered up the courage to respond to this hard-won conversation, but when she turned her head, she found Uchiha Ryo suddenly approaching, his black eyes staring at her curiously.
Goto Ichiri uttered—(in a mumbled, incoherent voice)
Uchiha Ryo: "Are you alright? Are you sick?"
He withdrew his hand from the other person's shoulder and placed it on Goto Ichiri's forehead.
Goto Ichiri – (6д9) (facial features slightly distorted)
"You don't have a fever. Where do you feel unwell?"
Goto Ichiri—lost consciousness. Just a moment ago, a wave of fear, unease, shyness, and nervousness surged into her brain.
Therefore, in order to prevent his body from continuing to go mad, Goto's brain chose to temporarily stop working.
Uchiha Ryo: "I can see that she's still sick, and it's a mental illness."
Fortunately, it was break time. Uchiha Ryo greeted Natsume in front of him, then picked up Goto Ichiri and carried him to the school infirmary.
Just as the school nurse had finished brewing a cup of tea, Uchiha Ryo kicked open the door, spilling most of the tea onto the floor.
"Teacher, a student has fainted."
The female teacher, who looked to be in her thirties, coughed lightly. "Next time, please use your hand to open the door... What's wrong with her? Did she go too far and faint?"
Uchiha Ryo: "No, she fainted on her own."
The school nurse helped Uchiha Ryo put Goto Ichiri on the bed, then asked about the specific situation before waving her hand and saying...
"It's just that her emotions are fluctuating too much due to nervousness; she'll be fine in a bit. You stay here and watch over her. It's such a waste of the tea I just brewed..."
After explaining that Goto Ichiri was alright, the school nurse left without further ado. Only Uchiha Ryo and Goto Ichiri remained in the room.
Uchiha Ryo stroked his chin, thinking that this new target of his strategy could be a good help in becoming a decent person.
Compared to those young ladies with all sorts of difficult personalities, Goto Ichiri is practically a blank slate. Maybe we should have Hayasaka teach her how to be a maid?
After all, social anxiety is a psychological problem that cannot be corrected simply by giving guidance.
"Hey, you socially awkward girl, are you awake?"
Goto Ichiri stiffened. In fact, she had woken up while being carried to the infirmary. But Goto Ichiri decided that it would be better for her to faint again.
"I'm...I'm so sorry! Not only did you take the initiative to talk to someone like me, but you also went to the trouble of bringing me, this lowly paramecium, this useless wild serpent, to the infirmary. I..."
Uchiha Ryo rubbed his temples, then reached out and pressed his hand directly onto Goto Ichiri's head.
"Goto-kun, that's not a good way to talk about yourself."
He brushed aside Ichiri Goto's bangs with his hand. "You're actually very pretty, so why are you so insecure?"
"Eh...Eh!!"
Beautiful? Who?! This handsome, sunny guy, who looks like a god, says he's beautiful?!
In an instant, the tension, fear, anxiety, and shyness in my heart all transformed into joy.
Uchiha Ryo: "Yeah, Goto is very pretty, so she'll definitely be able to overcome her social anxiety, stand out in the public eye, and have lots of friends."
Goto Ichiri: "Hehe...Eh? Me! No no no no...No way!"
Uchiha Ryo's expression was serious. "Why not? How about this, I'll help Goto overcome his social anxiety?"
"This...this..."
Looking at Uchiha Ryo's sunny smile, Goto Ichiri thought of Natsume, her classmate.
They must be the same kind of people, so selfless in helping their classmates, so...gentle. Can I really get his help?
Uchiha Ryo: "Hmm?"
This kind Uchiha classmate not only took the initiative to talk to me, but also brought me to the infirmary, and even wanted to help me get rid of my social anxiety!
How many times in my life will I encounter such a miracle? I... I can't give up.
"Um...me!"
Uchiha Ryo clapped his hands. "Since you've agreed, the first task to overcome your social anxiety is... Goto-san, become a professional maid!"
Goto Ichiri was somewhat stunned: "A maid!"
Uchiha Ryo smiled and nodded. "Listen carefully, being a professional maid requires a lot of ability. Not only do you need to react to all kinds of situations, but you also need to always have a smile on your face when facing others."
"Don't worry, I'll pay you your salary~ How about that?"
Goto Ichiri opened her mouth, thinking, "Quickly refuse! Why would this boy suddenly want me to be a maid?! Refuse! I have to refuse this!"
"I...will do my best..."
Uchiha Ryo laughed heartily.
"You're really funny. Don't you know how to say no?"
Goto Ichiri lowered his head. "..."
Uchiha Ryo's expression suddenly turned serious.
"In this day and age, girls who are afraid to refuse others' requests are very likely to run into bad people. Next time, make sure you refuse properly!"
"I...I'm sorry, that maid?"
Uchiha Ryo gave a thumbs up. "Of course I'm serious about the maid thing. Give me your contact information, and I'll come see you this weekend."
"Eh!!!"
As he let the adorable little lonely girl go, Uchiha Ryo chuckled. He seemed to already see Goto Ichiri, after his help, with a face full of righteousness.