I really don't want to open a harem here Chapter 5: This World is scary

What? Hey?!

The girl was taken aback by his sudden action, and for a moment, she didn't understand she was being held upright in his arms.

Leaning against him, she felt his warmth, his breath, and the immense sense of security emanating from his body.

Her heart began to pound relentlessly, and her cheeks flushed a warm pink.

Cradling the soft, warm figure in his embrace, Mu Xiaoxiao playfully raised his eyebrows at the coach, practically broadcasting his satisfaction.

Sensing the mocking gaze, the muscle trainer's eyes ignited with fury, yet he managed to restrain himself.

Endure this anger!

"Such endurance..."

Mu Xiaoxiao expressed his surprise,

But the muscle mass remained still, seemingly unwilling to act. He couldn't do anything for now.

He decided to deal with it after school, when no one else was around, and then collect his reward.

"Um... Mu, Mu-Kun, does this look okay...?"

He turned his head upon hearing the soft whisper. Akane Nanao's shy posture came into view; she was still leaning in his arms, unmoving. She hadn't let go even now.

"..."

Damn it!

So careless!

He quickly released her and hurried towards the teaching building.

"Wait for me."

Coach Tougou watched gloomily as Akane Nanao, who was now catching up with Mu Xiaoxiao, left his sight.

From last night until this moment, his mood had been anything but good!

Now, it had only worsened!

He vowed to get revenge, absolutely and undoubtedly!

However, they seemed to have forgotten that besides Tougou, there was another overlooked individual...

Shouya Katase, a freshman who had joined the baseball club this year, harbored a crush on Akane Nanao. He had witnessed the entire scene unfold from the beginning.

Seeing the girl he adored in the embrace of another man, he stood rooted to the spot on the playground, lost in a daze.

"Nanao..."

"What's happening? Weren't Nanao and Shouya a couple?"

"Who is that guy?"

"I don't know, I really don't know. How does Nanao even know him?"

"Judging by how intimate they were just now, practically hugging. " It's clearly more than just an acquaintance.

"What's their relationship?"

The baseball club members approached Katase Shouya one after another, their questions directed at him.

"Shouya, those two don't look like they're on good terms; do you know what's going on?"

"I'm not sure..."

"Could they be dating? Nanao was smiling so brightly when she saw him."

"Shouya, you need to act fast, or the girl you like might be snatched away."

"But our baseball club doesn't allow dating, does it?"

Shouya Katase's mood soured further with their constant chatter; he could only manage a forced smile.

"It's probably just everyone overthinking; maybe they're just friends."

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Meanwhile, the pair of "friends" were putting on their indoor shoes by the shoe cabinet on the first floor. Akane Nanao still looked at Mu Xiaoxiao with a hint of shyness.

"Mu Kun, why did you... do that?"

"..." The response was curt: "Don't overthink it; I just wanted to see that muscle mass's reaction. I didn't expect him to hold back, tsk."

"..."

Muscle mass was a reference to Coach Tougou.

Mu Xiaoxiao seemed utterly unfazed.

He dared to provoke that despicable coach simply to vent his frustration. Should he cast aside his reservations next time and be even more assertive?

Akane Nanao observed Mu Xiaoxiao's calm demeanor, her admiration growing.

From yesterday until now, he hadn't displayed a single trace of nervousness or fear.

'But... just to test the waters, he hugged me so tightly and told me not to overthink? That would certainly make me overthink.

Could Mu-Kun be deceptively wicked?

'It was the same yesterday; he claimed he wasn't trying to help me, yet he clearly was, and refused to admit it.

He's just a tsundere with a dual nature.'

Akane Nanao murmured to herself.

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Upstairs—

"You are students! How can you be smoking here?!"

At the entrance to the women's restroom, a girl clad in a school uniform stood with her finger pointed, lecturing the two smoking hot girls before her.

Her long lavender hair and red eyes gave her a stern appearance.

In contrast, the two girls caught smoking, with their heavily made-up faces and flashy, revealing outfits, seemed defiant.

"Huh? What business is it of yours? "You dare to lecture us, a mere schoolgirl?"

The two girls were clearly displeased.

"I'm simply trying to advise you; even if you are seniors, you must still adhere to school regulations!"

The purple-haired girl, her schoolbag slung over her shoulder, met their gazes fearlessly, speaking each word deliberately.

"I said, you—"

_____

As Mu Xiaoxiao and Nanao Akane ascended, they witnessed the heated argument unfolding.

"Huh? Isn't that Chizuru?"

Nanao Akane recognized one of the individuals involved.

"Chizuru?"

"Mu-kun, surely you haven't forgotten all your classmates, have you?"

"That's the class monitor, Shiina Chizuru."

Akane Nanao stifled her laughter behind her hand, her gaze shifting to Chizuru with a trace of concern.

"Student Chizuru appears to have had a disagreement with her senior. Is everything alright?"

Chi, Chizuru...

Mu Xiaoxiao's features contorted, and he instinctively shielded his face, unable to bear witnessing the scene directly.

'This fiery girl, Chizuru, is actually my classmate?'

"Chizuru is always exceedingly diligent in her studies; she's a top student, but because of her strictness, she finds herself without friends, and most people tend to keep their distance from her."

Nanao Akane let out a sigh, commenting that such a personality wasn't particularly likable.

While she didn't share any particular closeness with Shiina Chizuru, the fact that she was the class monitor made it peculiar that Mu Kun wouldn't recognize her.

"What are you two arguing about?" "This is a school corridor."

"Tamura-Sensei."

He made his appearance!

The bald old man!

Upon seeing him, Mu Xiaoxiao continued to press his fingers to his temples.

"I was merely emphasizing the significance of adhering to school rules to these two seniors... Unfortunately, they show no remorse and remain obstinate and unsightly in their defiance."

Chizuru Shiina stated this with an utterly blank expression.

"What?!" "You insufferable woman!"

Damn, she's sharp-tongued.

With a personality like that, it's no wonder she has no friends... Yet, it's precisely this kind of personality that might attract unwanted attention from certain individuals.

Mu Xiaoxiao marveled inwardly.

"Alright, it's not a major issue. Let's not cause a scene here.

You two should move along."

The balding teacher waved his hands dismissively.

"It really isn't a big deal, is it?"

"Teacher Tamura, do you perhaps believe that school rules hold no importance? Such an irresponsible stance—is it fitting for a teacher?"

Shiina Chizuru began to direct her ire towards the teacher.

"Shiina, this teacher does not have the time to concern himself with such trivialities. However, your disrespect towards your teacher is quite apparent."

Tamura, the bald teacher, his eyes ignited with anger,

"Are you attempting to undermine my authority?"

"Nonsense."

"You--!!"

"Tamura-Sensei, it's alright. There's no need to stoop to the level of the students,"

At this moment, another handsome young male teacher emerged, interceding to de-escalate the confrontation.

"Tsukino-Sensei..."

Shiina Chizuru's previously stern visage transformed instantly, revealing eyes filled with admiration and unspoken affection.

"Teacher Tsukino is truly dashing; it's no wonder he commands such popularity... Huh?"

"Wait up!"

"Mu Kun, wait for me!"

Nanao Akane observed Mu Xiaoxiao rubbing his temples and departing with an air of detachment, quickly hurrying to catch up with him.

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Upon opening the classroom door, he was greeted by a sea of unfamiliar faces; not a single familiar person was in sight,

Excluding, of course, the female students.

The room was also populated by numerous individuals with dyed hair and burly physiques.

Blondes, Overweight Otakus, and Ugly Bastards—

In less than two days since his transmigration, he had already encountered a bewildering array of characters.

His face twitched involuntarily, and a shiver coursed through him.

"This 2D world... is truly terrifying."