Restricted Fantasy I Chapter 313: Bai Yi is a Step Behind

The lively atmosphere of the Culture Festival filled every corner of Far Moon Academy, and the front of Year B Class was no exception.

Bai Yi twirled a small flower between her fingers, listening to music as she envisioned her plan to present the flower to Yan Huan later.

She was originally supposed to give out this flower for the Flower Presentation Dance Invitation yesterday at noon, but she could not find Yan Huan during the lunch break.

In the Afternoon, Zuo Jiangqin called her again, saying that Golden Lion Entertainnt had a new singer web Variety Show project for the sumr and wanted her to go to the site to discuss it.

Bai Yi had briefly looked into it. That troubleso Variety Show was a hassle. The Star Status of the other contestants was diocre, but their fanbases all showed signs of toxic idol culture. Being a web Variety Show, there would definitely be a lot of ssy drama.

However, because the Jinshi Group was very optimistic about this program, they had invested massive resources into it. In other words, Bai Yi's appearance fee would be quite substantial.

Therefore, Zuo Jiangqin highly recomnded it, yelling and making a scene over the phone, insisting that she had to go no matter what.

Left with no choice, Bai Yi could not win an argunt against Zuo Jiangqin, who sounded ready to commit suicide over the phone. She could only go to the scene to check it out and understand the details.

Well, that was just a minor interlude.

Not to ntion that Bai Yi had not even decided whether to participate or not, and even if she did, it would be a matter for the sumr.

Right now, she was Busy writing songs, Busy with her Romantic Relationship, and Busy enjoying her school life.

These were the top priorities.

"Hehe, I wonder what kind of expression Yan Huan will make when he receives my flower."

Bai Yi brushed aside her Black Hair, revealing the Erald earrings and necklace she was wearing today.

Clearly, she was a girl who valued a sense of ceremony.

Not only towards others, but also towards herself.

Since she was fully prepared for the Flower Presentation Dance Invitation today, it was naturally essential to dress up properly.

As a result, right at this mont, several of her close friends rushed over with panicked expressions.

"Yiyi!!"

"Yiyi, sothing terrible has happened!!"

Hmm?

Bai Yi first hid the flower behind her back, then imdiately turned her head, looking at her Panting classmates as they stopped in front of her, and quickly asked,

"What is wrong?"

The young girls each took a deep breath before hurriedly asking,

"Bai Yi, the person you like is President Yan, right?"

"Eh, eh, eh?!"

Bai Yi's face instantly turned red. Not only did she tightly grip the flower behind her back, but her other hand also Subconscious fiddled with her Black Hair as she Subconscious retorted,

"Wait, how... how do you guys know that the person I like is Yan Huan?! Did... Yan Huan... um... did he tell you?"

Speaking the latter half of her sentence, Bai Yi's heartbeat could not help but accelerate, clearly showing so excitent.

An official announcent~

Openly displaying the person one likes within their social circle was sothing both n and won were highly sensitive to.

It was a declaration of sovereignty, a manifestation of special affection, and also a way of showing off one's partner.

"Yes, Bai Yi from Year B Class is the girl I like. Not only does she sing well, but she is also very beautiful, and her personality is completely perfect. I like Bai Yi the most out of anyone~"

Hehe~

How sweet.

Just the thought of her na repeatedly coming out of Yan Huan's mouth like this, letting others know that she was the person he liked, made Bai Yi uncontrollably excited.

However, the close friends in front of her exchanged glances and quickly shook their heads.

"Uh... that is not it. It is just that you are too obvious, Yiyi..."

"Yeah, you always To Like and leave comnts on every Monts post President Yan shares..."

"The President does not post on his Monts very often, so you even went back to like and comnt on posts he made a year ago..."

The excited expression on Bai Yi's face froze slightly, and then she blinked and asked,

"N-no way, how did you know that?"

"...If mutual friends leave comnts, we can see them too, because..."

eting the speechless gazes of her friends, Bai Yi's small face turned completely and utterly red.

Did this not an...

That all those embarrassingly shaful comnts she left for Yan Huan ages ago had been seen by these friends?!

"..."

In an Instant, the entire entrance of Class B fell silent.

Fortunately, her friends knew how to read the room. Not letting the awkwardness linger for too long, they quickly Change the Subject,

"That is not what is important right now!"

"Right! Student Bai, we just... we just saw President Yan and Vice President Sakuramiya..."

"It was not just Vice President Sakuramiya, but also her Mother! They were chatting with President Yan's Older Sister and his adoptive Mother, who is the CEO of Ye International..."

"And we heard it with our own ears, they were talking about the Ball at the High Table Dinner!!"

"Yes, yes, it totally gave off the vibe of eting the parents!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Yi blinked and Subconscious To Murmur,

"Sakuramiya Hitomi, you damned backstabber. You could not beat

in romance, so you actually resorted to cheating and playing the parent card..."

"..."

Her friends stared wide-eyed, watching the peerless beauty in front of them utter such words without any regard for her image. They all looked at Bai Yi in a daze.

Noticing their gazes, Bai Yi's small face could not help but turn red again. After a light cough, she said with great embarrassnt,

"S-sorry, I cursed..."

"It is fine, it is fine. Is that not perfectly normal?"

"It is just that you have always been such a Lady before, Yiyi, so we are not used to it yet."

Her friends covered their mouths and giggled, but their expressions soon turned panicked again,

"Oh my, you are really getting sidetracked, Yiyi!"

"Sure enough, it is your First Ti being in love... The critical issue right now is that President Yan is about to be snatched away by Vice President Sakuramiya!!"

"Her Mother is no ordinary person. What if she offered so incredibly good conditions?"

However, upon hearing this, Bai Yi confidently stroked the flower behind her back and waved her hand, saying,

"Relax, Yan Huan is not the type of person to fall for money..."

Besides, was that fellow Ye Shiyu not there too?

Given the possessiveness of that fellow Ye Shiyu, allowing Sakuramiya Hitomi to perform the Flower Presentation Dance Invitation with Yan Huan right in front of her—Bai Yi truly felt that she must be dreaming for that to happen.

"...Al-alright."

Her friends had originally sneaked over to tip her off and warn her, but seeing her so Calm and Unconcerned, they remained Half-Believing, Half-Doubting and said no more.

After all, this was a matter of their relationship, and outsiders had no place interfering.

"Hello, excuse ."

Right at that mont, behind them, soone ca out of the classroom.

Because her friends were standing in a row in the Corridor blocking the way, the person spoke up to ask them to step aside.

They turned around and saw Yabashi Ki, wearing Headphones and playing a waifu-raising ga.

He was also from Class B.

"Yikes!"

The girls Subconscious stepped back a bit as soon as they saw Yabashi Ki, clearly aware of his glorious track record as a Two-Dinsional Otaku.

"Yeah, hello."

But facing their gasps of disgust, Yabashi Ki did not even look at them. Instead, his expression remained normal as he took their exclamations as a greeting and replied with a hello.

The girls were completely thrown off by his response and just stood there blankly, watching him walk further away.

Only Bai Yi blinked her beautiful eyes and politely replied with a hello.

"Hello."

But Yabashi Ki acted as if he had not heard her, simply turning around and walking away.

"..."

Bai Yi cast a glance at Yabashi's Back View as he left, then said to her friends,

"Well, regardless, thank you guys for the warning. I will go over there and take a look now."

"Mhm!"

Bidding farewell to her friends, Bai Yi clutched the unsent flower and walked in the sa direction as Yabashi Ki.

That was the direction of the second-year departnt, and Yan Huan was over there right now.

Perfect timing, she was going to head over to give Yan Huan her Flower Presentation Dance Invitation!

Today, she would settle this once and for all!

Taking advantage of the fact that Ye Shiyu and Sakuramiya Hitomi had not yet presented their flowers for the dance, she would take the first step and completely sever their unrealistic fantasies!

"Yabashi, it is so great that you are here!! Hurry, hurry, hurry, I have an earth-shattering secret to tell you guys!!"

Then, just as Bai Yi To Clench One's Fists and prepared to set off, Yurianna suddenly charged out from the side.

She was also dragging along Ashley, whose face was filled with the feeling that Life is aningless.

"Ah?"

Upon seeing Ashley and Yurianna, Yabashi Ki finally pressed pause on his ga and looked at them, his face full of confusion.

"What is going on here?"

Ashley looked speechless, shaking her head as she looked at Yabashi Ki,

"Who knows. As soon as she arrived this morning, she said she had an earth-shattering secret to tell... Then, when I asked her what it was, she refused to say, claiming she absolutely had to wait until you arrived before telling us..."

"Huh?"

Yabashi Ki was thoroughly bewildered, but Yurianna raised a finger at this mont and revealed the massive news,

"Yesterday, with my instigation, Sakuramiya finally... finally!! Gave a flower to the President!!"

"..."

Upon hearing these words, Bai Yi's departing footsteps paused slightly.

She silently pricked up her ears and looked over in their direction.

"...Oh, so what?"

"Yeah, so what?"

However, facing such a Bombshell, Yabashi Ki and Ashley simply crossed their arms and displayed identical expressions.

"...Hey! What do you two an by that?! This is a super, super huge bombshell, okay!"

"...Maybe it would have been when we first joined the Student Council, but now..."

"The ship has long sailed. I think the two of them are pretty much impossible."

Well, Ashley and Yabashi Ki could actually be considered half-captains of the Yan Huan and Sakuramiya Hitomi shipping squad. It was just that, much like Yurianna, after so much ti had passed without even a splash between the two, they had long given up hope.

Hearing this, Bai Yi, who had paused, breathed a sigh of relief. Following that, she revealed a confident smile and resud her walk toward the second-year departnt.

But the very next second, an unexpected change occurred!

Seeing that the two of them did not care, Yurianna puffed out her cheeks in annoyance, planted her hands on her hips, and truly dropped a super bomb,

"This ti is different! The point is, Sakuramiya said the President accepted it!!"

"!!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Yi's pupils imdiately shrank as she snapped her head around.

Behind her, Yurianna was still enthusiastically gossiping,

"If it were just that, it would be whatever, but do you know what the funniest part is?

"Before that coward Sakuramiya decided to go make her Confession, the two of us actually ran into two other people planning to give the President a flower! Guess who those two were...

"Then, yesterday, one of them even ran up to

to ask where the President went, aning she probably did not get to deliver her flower!

"The other one is probably still completely in the dark right now, I am afraid she still..."

As she spoke, her peripheral vision suddenly caught sight of Bai Yi, who had turned her head around with wide eyes. Yurianna instantly lost her composure and burst into boisterous laughter, clutching her stomach,

"Pfft-hahahaha!!"

"..."

Seeing this, Bai Yi's exquisite face instantly darkened.

Ashley and Yabashi Ki looked back and imdiately understood what was going on. They subsequently sprang into action at the exact sa ti.

Ashley darted straight toward Yurianna in a single stride and forcefully Blocked her mouth,

"You idiot, shut your mouth!"

anwhile, Yabashi Ki stepped between Bai Yi and Yurianna, breaking a slight sweat on his forehead as he explained,

"Uh, Student Bai, eighty to ninety percent of the news from this person is fake! She is used to spouting utter nonsense all the ti, so please do not take her seriously!!"

"Mmph-mmph!"

Looking at Bai Yi's stunning face, which had suddenly stiffened, Yurianna herself felt sowhat Beyond Tears.

Especially since, at this mont, she had also noticed the small white flower clutched in Bai Yi's hand.

There was no need to explain what that thing was for, right?

Although Yurianna was a fool who loved spreading wild gossip, no matter how foolish she was, she would not intentionally spill it right to the person involved!

Like yesterday, she had been completely tight-lipped in front of Ye Shiyu!!

Uh...

As for her laughing while speaking, that was simply because the situation was far too hilarious, and she could not hold it in.

But just now, she did not know why, but even though Bai Yi had walked right past the three of them, she sohow had completely failed to notice her!

If Bai Yi had not stopped in her tracks and turned to look at her, she would not have noticed Bai Yi at all!

"Wuu... I was wrong... I will not make up random rumors anymore..."

Realizing she had likely caused trouble, Yurianna instantly put on a miserable face, displaying a pitiful expression that scread 'Can I take back what I just said?'

"..."

But at this mont, Bai Yi was panicking even more than they were.

'Did Yan Huan not say he was going to make a confession to ? How did he... suddenly end up going to dance with that fellow Sakuramiya Hitomi!'

'Could it be that I am just a fish being raised in Yan Huan's pond?'

'After all, just a mont ago, she was still fantasizing about the beauty of a romantic relationship with Yan Huan...'

Yet now, Reality had imdiately dealt her a heavy blow.

The more Bai Yi thought about it, the angrier she got, almost on the verge of crying.

'Yan Huan!!'

'You heartless scoundrel!!'

She To Clench One's Fists, imdiately intending to run over, tear Sakuramiya Hitomi apart with her bare hands, and confront Yan Huan face-to-face.

But after taking a few steps, she To Swallow Saliva and froze in place.

It was not out of cowardice, nor was it because she was afraid of Sakuramiya Hitomi's Mother being present, feeling that a small fry like herself was no match for the Sakuramiya family!

She was not so subservient little kid who would cower out of settling a score just because the other party's parents were around!

Mainly, it was...

Um...

'Could it be that I am overthinking this?'

'For example, what if this news is actually fake, and Yan Huan did not actually agree...'

'Or, even if he did agree, it was only under the pressure of their authority, and he actually still likes

deep down...'

"..."

Thinking this, Bai Yi To Purse One's Lips while silently pulling her Pocket Watch from her bosom.

No matter what, she intended to go scout out exactly what was going on first.

First...

First, get a clear picture of the specific situation before deciding anything!

"...Is... is she going to be alright?"

Watching Bai Yi leave without looking back, Ashley finally released her grip on Yurianna's mouth.

And the mont she was released, Yurianna spoke up like this with a Guilty Conscience.

Ashley glared at her in exasperation and retorted,

"You normally have no filter when you speak, and now you have finally caused a disaster!"

"I-I really did not see her! Did you guys see her?"

Ashley was slightly taken aback and could only look at Yabashi.

After all, Yabashi Ki had also just walked out of the classroom.

Upon hearing this, Yabashi Ki blinked and tried hard to recall.

'Co to think of it, that does seem true...'

'The few girls he had just walked past were all Bai Yi's close friends, but he had completely failed to notice Bai Yi at the ti.'

'Was it because Bai Yi did not let out a disgusted "Yikes" like those other girls, or was it simply because he was too focused on his ga to notice?'

Yabashi Ki did not know the answer either, so he was rely puzzled.

Stare~

Bai Yi stealthily gripped her Pocket Watch while hiding behind a tree. Even with her outstanding appearance, at this mont, she seed to have completely blended into the environnt.

She looked at the several mothers touring the school together not far away, and at Yan Huan, Spencer, and Ye Shiyu, who were already participating in the Culture Festival's "Throw Balls to Win Prizes" ga nearby. Her beautiful eyes could not help but narrow.

'Where is that fellow Sakuramiya Hitomi...'

Just as she was searching for Sakuramiya Hitomi, Sakuramiya Hitomi, who had been standing quietly beside the three mothers, seed to sense sothing. She suddenly revealed a weak smile and spoke,

"Um, Mother, I am feeling a little unwell. I would like to go sit over to the side for a bit."

"Ah, my apologies, my daughter's health has always been sowhat poor since she was young... How about Mom takes you back indoors to rest for a while?"

"No need, I am just a little tired from walking. You continue chatting with the two Aunties, Mother. I will just sit for a mont and co back shortly."

"Alright then."

Watching Sakuramiya Hitomi leave the group alone and walk towards a seat in the shade, Bai Yi realized that her opportunity had arrived.

Clutching the Pocket Watch, she quietly stepped out from the bushes and walked in that direction.

Holding the Pocket Watch was primarily to save her own life.

Bai Yi considered herself no match for the other Superpower Users, so if they started using their abilities, she would imdiately activate Indifference and flee.

"Sakuramiya Hitomi!"

Having approached the area, Bai Yi finally could not hold back any longer. With a furrowed brow, she called out to Sakuramiya Hitomi.

Sakuramiya Hitomi had originally been looking in a certain direction, but upon hearing her voice, she imdiately turned her head and revealed an elegant smile,

"Ara, it is Bai Yi. Good morning~"

"Ah, good morning..."

Hearing Sakuramiya Hitomi's friendly greeting, Bai Yi, who had originally run over aggressively to catch her in the act, found it hard to strike a smiling face, so she Subconscious replied with a greeting as well.

"N-no, wait! I am not here to chat with you!"

But a second later, Bai Yi's expression shifted. Puffing up with anger, she sat down next to Sakuramiya Hitomi, pointed at her, and asked,

"Let

ask you, did you perform the Flower Presentation Dance Invitation for Yan Huan, and did he accept!?"

"...I did not."

However, hearing this, Sakuramiya Hitomi blinked and replied just like that.

"Ah?"

This response instantly threw the Fierce-Looking Bai Yi off completely.

Admittedly, even if Sakuramiya Hitomi had confessed, she would not have known what to do anyway.

Perhaps she would have just sulked alone or sothing?

But now, since Sakuramiya Hitomi had not invited him, did that not an...

"Ah, I knew it... Yan Huan... That is wonderful!"

Bai Yi blinked, and a smile slowly reappeared on her face. She clutched her chest, feeling as if a massive boulder had been lifted.

anwhile, Sakuramiya Hitomi smiled slightly. Just as she was about to say sothing else, her peripheral vision suddenly darted to the space behind Bai Yi.

There, she saw another Sakuramiya—dressed identically to her aside from a small hat on her head—clenching her fists and glaring at her intently.

It was Self-Doubting Sakuramiya!!

"..."

Sakuramiya Hitomi... or rather, Perfect Sakuranomiya, experienced a slight shift in her expression. She imdiately cast a To Glance At around to confirm that no one had seen the presence of two Sakuramiyas before looking coldly at the Self-Doubting Sakuramiya who had run out.

"...Um, Bai Yi, sothing ca up. I need to leave for a mont."

"Ah, okay..."

Having received a perfect answer, Bai Yi was still completely overjoyed. She paid no attention whatsoever to the expression on Sakuramiya Hitomi's face, much less notice that the mont she stood up, a Dagger suddenly appeared in her hand.

"As I thought, I am still too... um, too sensitive. That is why I overthought things earlier and believed Yan Huan was angry. Honestly..."

"Pat-pat-pat~"

As she spoke, Bai Yi gently patted her own cheeks with her hands, quietly cheering herself on,

"Bai Yi, oh Bai Yi, do you know? Once the seed of doubt is planted between lovers, regardless of whether it is true or false, it will eventually sprout!

"Therefore, since you like soone, you must absolutely trust him..."

Just as she finished pumping herself up and raised her head, a pale-faced, Panting Sakuramiya Hitomi hurriedly sat down beside her again.

"Hm? Sakuramiya, did... did you not have sothing to do?"

Looking at the Sakuramiya who had returned, Bai Yi asked in confusion.

Right in front of her, Self-Doubting Sakuramiya was rely staring at Perfect Sakuranomiya, who was holding a Dagger behind Bai Yi's back but did not dare to step out. The panic on her face slowly morphed into a smile.

Because she knew that Perfect Sakuranomiya would not dare to appear in front of an Outsider, as doing so would Expose the fact that there were two Sakuramiyas!

"Uh, I realized on my way that I was not in a hurry after all, so I ca back to sit down..."

Self-Doubting Sakuramiya blinked and looked at the Bai Yi in front of her.

anwhile, Bai Yi To Purse One's Lips and then unexpectedly took the initiative to apologize to Sakuramiya Hitomi,

"I am sorry, Sakuramiya... My attitude was a bit fierce just now. It was mainly because... Yurianna said you had given Yan Huan a Flower Presentation Dance Invitation, so... well, anyway, knowing that you did not do that puts my mind at ease..."

"Hm?"

However, upon hearing this, the Self-Doubting Sakuramiya before her puffed out her cheeks.

She looked at Bai Yi, whose face was full of bashfulness and who did not conceal her affection in the slightest, and suddenly felt an inexplicable surge of annoyance.

Thus, in the next second, she Tilted Head and abruptly said to Bai Yi,

"I actually did give one to the President, and he even agreed. What about it?"

"Ah?"

Bai Yi's eyes widened. She stared blankly at Sakuramiya Hitomi, who had changed her story in less than a minute...

Following that, her small face began to flush red bit by bit.

"You-you-you-you... you dare ss with ?!"