Seeing Sakuramiya Hitomi's head tilt to the side as she was about to collapse onto the floor, Yan Huan reacted with lightning speed, hurriedly reaching out to catch her in his arms.

"Sakuramiya, Sakuramiya!"

In his arms, the petite girl's eyes were squeezed shut. Her small face was flushed red, and her lips were parted slightly as she gasped for air like a fish out of water.

Yan Huan called out to her while gently shaking her body, but she remained completely unresponsive.

"It looks like she was just too nervous, meow. But if her first kiss is already like this, wouldn't her first night be..."

Perched on his shoulder, Myau-chan speechlessly examined the girl in Yan Huan's arms and could not help but shake its head.

Yan Huan shot a sideways glance at Myau-chan, exasperated by its outrageous comment, but as he turned back, a headache began to pulse in his temples.

He really could not hold back his disbelief. Who could have predicted that a single kiss could actually knock someone out cold?

But the problem was, what should he do now?

To complete the mission, was he supposed to just take advantage of her while she was passed out and pry Sakuramiya's mouth open to continue the deep kiss?

Wasn't that a bit too sadistic and perverted...

Just thinking about the scene gave Yan Huan goosebumps.

Moreover, Yan Huan was genuinely a little worried about Sakuramiya Hitomi's health.

If something actually went wrong, even if he obtained the Crab Medicine to save An Le, the cost would be far too high.

Should he call an ambulance?

Or notify her family?

But if he did that, not only would all his prior efforts in this operation be wasted, but it was also highly likely to expose the fact that he was dating multiple girls at the same time...

Thinking of this, Yan Huan, the modern-day master strategist, could not help but swallow a nervous mouthful of saliva.

"Wake up, Sakuramiya. Wake up!"

There was no other choice.

Looking at the physically weak Sakuramiya Hitomi before him, Yan Huan had no choice but to make one last attempt to wake her up.

If that failed, he would just have to put the matter of the Crab Medicine on hold and call a doctor over immediately!

"Mmm..."

Whether it was the grace of heaven, or the deeply asleep Sakuramiya sensing Yan Huan's anxiety...

Regardless, under his gentle shaking, Sakuramiya Hitomi miraculously managed to pry her eyes open with great difficulty.

"Sakuramiya!"

Seeing that she had finally awakened, a faint wave of relief and joy washed over Yan Huan.

However, he never expected that the newly conscious Sakuramiya Hitomi in his arms would have a bigger reaction than him.

The moment she opened her eyes and saw the Student Council President's anxious expression, Sakuramiya Hitomi instantly realized the reality that she had fainted.

"!!"

In that instant, Sakuramiya Hitomi was so horrified that her soul nearly leaped out of her body.

'Are you kidding me?!'

'After finally getting through the explosive drama and making up, we were just about to take our relationship a step further at this critical moment...'

'And during such an incredibly romantic instant, I actually suffered the ultimate humiliation of fainting from a kiss?!'

'Don't... don't tell me the President is going to remember my disgraceful display today every single time he sees me from now on?'

'Won't he just completely fail to hold back his laughter and burst out giggling even while trying to sleep at night?'

"Pfft... Clown Sakuramiya..."

'Ahhhhhh!'

'I completely ruined it!'

'And I was so caught up in being nervous and shy...'

'I didn't even...'

'I didn't even carefully taste what the President's lips felt like, dammit!'

'I absolutely reject this!'

Sakuramiya Hitomi's heart wept tears of blood. If Yan Huan were not right in front of her, she would have grabbed her own hair and thrown a wild tantrum on the spot.

But at this moment, her gaze suddenly fixed forward, and her lips trembled slightly as she forced out a voice.

"P-President..."

"Sakuramiya, are... are you alright?"

"I'm fine! I... I can keep kissing!"

Yes, Sakuramiya Hitomi, having missed out on the taste of his lips, was actually more desperate than Yan Huan.

Even though her body was limp at this moment, she still made the request, completely beyond tears.

With that said, she puckered her lips slightly, seemingly signaling Yan Huan to continue kissing her.

"..."

Yan Huan and Myau-chan looked at the physically disabled but stubbornly determined Sakuramiya Hitomi before them, both of their faces etched with shock.

A second later, Myau-chan turned its head helplessly toward Yan Huan, those speechless eyes seemingly declaring silently,

"Look, just look... See how starving you've made the poor child, meow?"

It made Yan Huan's kiss seem like emergency disaster relief rations from the imperial court. If she did not get a bite today, Sakuramiya Hitomi might just starve to death right here!

"..."

But seeing Sakuramiya Hitomi's desperate, all-or-nothing demeanor, Yan Huan only grew increasingly worried.

'A deep kiss for one minute...'

'Sakuramiya isn't going to get herself kissed to death right here, is she?'

But looking at her resolute expression, Yan Huan gritted his teeth and decided to risk it all.

"Alright, Sakuramiya..."

Immediately, he leaned down slightly and once again gently captured her puckered lips.

Smooch.

The moment their soft lips connected, Yan Huan's eyes involuntarily narrowed.

He had to say it again, Sakuramiya's lips...

...were truly incredibly soft.

That sensation temporarily pushed everything else out of Yan Huan's mind, leaving behind only the faint scent of cherry blossoms lingering from Sakuramiya Hitomi in this moment.

"Mmph..."

'Excellent!'

'You're doing great, Sakuramiya! You didn't faint this time!'

'But the real test starts now. Can you hold on?!'

"Mmph!"

'She can!'

The two of them were sharing what should have been a thoroughly romantic kiss, yet it had somehow been brute-forced into resembling a high-intensity workout.

There was truly no one else like them.

This time, Yan Huan did not hesitate in the slightest. He pried open Sakuramiya Hitomi's teeth and ventured into the deep end.

Smooch.

At the very first touch, Yan Huan instantly felt Sakuramiya Hitomi's body shudder.

"Mmm..."

'Wait, wait, wait?'

'Is it really such a grown-up kiss?!'

'But... but this is clearly our first time kissing, and we're already...'

Thump... Thump... Thump...

Fueled by her nervousness, Sakuramiya Hitomi's heartbeat accelerated once again, making her feel as though she were starting to float away all over again.

'N-Not good...'

'If I faint again, wouldn't the President's mood be completely killed by my ridiculous stunt?'

'Even though the President would definitely pretend nothing happened and check on me after I wake up...'

'Calling it concern is a stretch; it would actually just be sheer awkwardness.'

'That's right, we are still outside.'

'What was supposed to be a romantic scene was turned into a first-aid emergency by me.'

'But...'

'Are you kidding me?'

'Clearly, a dark little rat like me has finally reached the light at the end of the tunnel...'

'Am I going to lose everything because of something like this?!'

'I absolutely refuse to accept this!!'

With that thought, flames of determination instantly ignited in Sakuramiya Hitomi's eyes.

She still had a trump card!

In the midst of their kiss, Sakuramiya Hitomi shakily raised her hand, preparing to activate her Jiejiè.

"Yan Huan, she's about to open her Jiejiè, meow!"

Myau-chan's voice rang out from his shoulder, causing cold sweat to break out all over Yan Huan.

He could not forget that the requirement for the Crab Medicine dictated that the kiss absolutely could not be influenced by any Modifier!

If she opened her Jiejiè, all his efforts would be completely wasted!

'Sakuramiya, you are truly a divine person...'

'Just to get a taste of a kiss, you're actually going to deploy your Jiejiè right here?!'

Yan Huan kept his eyes closed, but just as Sakuramiya Hitomi reached out, about to touch the wall...

Clasp!

He executed a sudden Dragon Claw grip!

As if completely lost in the passion of the kiss, he naturally grasped Sakuramiya Hitomi's small hand in his own, effectively preventing her from touching anything in the room.

"Mmph, mmph!"

Sakuramiya Hitomi's eyes widened, but the Yan Huan in front of her pretended not to notice a thing.

'Hold on, Trainee Sakuramiya Hitomi!'

'The one-minute mark is almost here!!'

"Mmm..."

Kissed until her brain was starved of oxygen, Sakuramiya Hitomi's body struggled slightly.

Meanwhile, Yan Huan had to keep up the kiss, restrain her to prevent her from triggering the Jiejiè, and constantly monitor Sakuramiya to ensure she did not pass out.

"T-Time is up, meow!!"

It was not long before Myau-chan, who had been keeping track of the time, hastily meowed out the notification. The moment the kiss finally ended, both of them looked as if they had just finished an intense, sweat-drenched workout.

They were heavily panting and dripping with sweat.

"Haa... haa... haa..."

Sakuramiya Hitomi leaned weakly against Yan Huan's chest, focusing solely on gulping down air.

Yan Huan's forehead was also glistening with a thin layer of sweat. This single kiss had nearly drained the life out of him. "Haa... I never... never expected that couples usually do such exhausting things..."

Hearing this, Yan Huan could not help but let his face darken.

'Nonsense! When I kissed Spencer, it wasn't nearly this exhausting!'

'It's obviously just that your stamina is way too weak, Sakuramiya!'

"Pfft..."

But just as Yan Huan was thinking this, the exhausted and panting Sakuramiya Hitomi in his arms suddenly thought of something and covered her mouth, letting out a soft giggle.

When Yan Huan looked down at her, he saw that the pink gradient of her hair was plastered to her forehead with sweat, yet it somehow only made her smile appear sweeter and her gaze more captivating.

She looked straight at Yan Huan, her eyes brimming with sincere radiance.

"But, the President's kiss felt wonderful... Thank you for inviting me out today, President. I am truly, truly happy..."

"..."

Looking at her incredibly beautiful smile, Yan Huan found it difficult to curl his own lips into a matching grin.

At this moment, a sudden thought struck him:

'If only I had genuinely invited Sakuramiya out on a date of my own accord, rather than just doing it for the Crab Medicine.'

"Me too, Sakuramiya."

He originally intended to bring up an excuse to change locations, but when the words reached his lips, Yan Huan suddenly added something unnecessary.

"Later, after we return to Linmen, if there's a chance, let's hang out together again."

"Then... it's a deal, President!"

Sakuramiya Hitomi pursed her lips, finally revealing heartfelt joy.

That smile was not feigned, and it was a far cry from the gloomy, rat-like Sakuramiya that Nara had described.

It suddenly made Yan Huan feel that, in this moment, Sakuramiya Hitomi was farther removed from the Modifier than ever before.

'If...'

'What if it wasn't just for the Crab Medicine today, but to Resolve the Modifier?'

'If I continued this lie... no, this strategy, what would happen?'

'Perhaps it would be an immense help in Resolving the Modifier?'

'Or perhaps, I'd end up torn to pieces?'

Yan Huan's mind raced, but he dared not dwell on it any longer. Instead, he hurriedly shifted his focus to the matter of changing locations.

"...Right, Sakuramiya, didn't I mention earlier that I needed to help Yabashi Ki buy some merchandise?"

"Ah, so..."

Still basking in the tender moment, Sakuramiya Hitomi's expression instantly stiffened the second she heard "Yabashi Ki".

"So, I plan to step away for a bit to go buy the merchandise for him."

"...Then, shall I go with you, President?"

"Better not. It's a place you'd be better off avoiding, Sakuramiya."

Yan Huan offered a helpless smile, and Sakuramiya Hitomi did not doubt him; in fact, she deeply agreed.

After all, given that guy's perverted lolicon tendencies, the place he wanted merchandise from was probably fully censored in mosaics anyway.

'Still, Yabashi-kun, you really are something else...'

'This crucial moment between the President and me was delayed just because we have to buy merchandise for you...'

Sakuramiya Hitomi silently added another grudge against Yabashi Ki in her mental ledger, but outwardly, she glanced around the cat cafe and spoke with perfect understanding.

"Alright, then I'll just wait for the President here, and play with the cute cats while I'm at it. Just come find me after you've bought it, and we can stroll around the area later..."

'Success!'

'Yabashi, using your notorious reputation as a shield was the right move after all!'

'With your track record, I don't have to worry about not being able to change locations!'

"Yeah, but the merchandise Yabashi wants is limited edition, so I might have to wait in line."

Saying this, Yan Huan sighed, putting on an expression that showed he was getting a massive headache over Yabashi Ki's request.

'Yabashi Ki, go to hell!'

On the surface, however, Sakuramiya Hitomi smiled sweetly and waved her hand.

"...No problem, President."

Having received Sakuramiya Hitomi's approval, Yan Huan secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He stood up and turned to leave the cat cafe.

At this moment inside the cat cafe, adorable felines raised their tails, expertly acting coy to the arriving patrons, begging for premium treats and freeze-dried snacks.

Usually, customers found it incredibly difficult to resist their cute offensives, inevitably succumbing to impulse purchases and buying pet snacks that were priced far above market value.

Only this time, their proud tactic to act cute completely failed against the customer sitting in the corner of the cafe.

That customer was wearing a baseball cap and a face mask, tightly gripping an empty coffee cup in her hand.

Crack!

Spiderweb-like cracks continuously spread across the sides of the coffee cup from the center of her palm.

That was the Great Power of the Red-Haired Demon.

"..."

At this moment, staring at Sakuramiya Hitomi, who was still sitting in her seat looking blissfully happy, Tong Yingying felt a strong urge to murder someone.

'You look pretty happy, you little peeping tom!'

'You're even absent-minded while teasing the cats, aren't you?'

In the distance, Sakuramiya Hitomi was holding a cat, but her eyes were glazed over, lost in whatever she was daydreaming about.

Whatever she was thinking about, it made her cover her mouth and giggle foolishly to herself, leaving the cat in her arms staring up in utter confusion.

The more she watched, the harder Tong Yingying ground her teeth until they nearly shattered.

Initially, when she saw Yan Huan kissing Spencer, Tong Yingying's first reaction was:

'My precious high school boy has gone bad.'

'This guy must have been corrupted by that foul, smoke-filled dump of a school, Far Moon Academy. He actually learned how to sleep around.'

'But that doesn't matter...'

'At worst, I'll just teach him a harsh lesson in private later, making sure he remembers my taste so he stops chasing after those clueless, inexperienced little strays.'

But now, watching Yan Huan kiss two girls back-to-back completely short-circuited Tong Yingying's brain.

"Could it be because of that so-called Superpower?"

In the grand scheme of things, the sheer number of people Yan Huan was kissing—this abnormal behavior—somehow accidentally provided Tong Yingying with a theory:

'It's all because these wild weeds used their messy Superpowers to corrupt my pure and clean high school boy!'

Slam!

With that thought, Tong Yingying narrowed her eyes and forcibly suppressed the raging fire in her heart as she stood up.

She turned her head to look at Yan Huan's back view as he pushed the door open and left the cat cafe, then silently followed him out.

"Hmm-hmm-hmm~"

Akihabara, right in front of the station entrance.

At the meeting spot she and Yan Huan had agreed upon, Bai Yi stood dressed to the nines, looking extraordinarily striking amidst the crowd.

Wherever she stood, the area transformed into a stage, naturally drawing the gazes of countless onlookers.

Just what kind of person was such a beautiful girl waiting for?

Such a question inevitably surfaced in the minds of everyone passing by.

And that included Ye Shiyu.

"Bai Yi?"

A calm voice laced with faint confusion reached the ears of the humming Bai Yi.

The moment she heard that voice, Bai Yi's body stiffened slightly. It was a visceral instinct, like a prey animal locking eyes with a terrifying predator.

She raised her eyes in disbelief, only to see a tall, beautiful girl with long, straight, black hair standing in front of her, studying her with slightly furrowed brows.

"Ye Shiyu? Why... why are you here? Weren't you supposed to be staying home all day today?"

"...I was about to ask you the same thing. Didn't you say you were heading to Golden Lion Entertainment to network? What are you doing in Akihabara? If I recall correctly, the Golden Lion Group branch is in Chiyoda Ward, isn't it?"

"Uh..."

'Danger! Danger! Danger!'

Feeling Ye Shiyu's sharp gaze, Bai Yi's previously cheerful mood evaporated into instant panic. For a moment, she had absolutely no idea how to answer.

Meanwhile, in the distance, Yan Huan—who had just completed half his mission and was frantically rushing over to rendezvous with Bai Yi—spotted the scene unfolding before him.

Seeing the two girls—whose schedules were supposed to be separated by a solid forty minutes—standing together in the exact same spot, Yan Huan's heart practically stopped.

'It's...'

'It's over!!'

Yan Huan froze in his tracks, feeling an intense urge to just turn around and flee back to Sakuramiya Hitomi or Spencer.

What made it worse was who exactly had run into each other.

If it had been Spencer bumping into someone else, it might have still been somewhat explainable.

Furthermore, even taking a ten thousand steps back, if it was completely unexplainable, the worst-case scenario would probably just be failing to obtain the Crab Medicine.

But as fate would have it, the one who bumped into his other date was none other than...

...the freaking Ye Shiyu!!

"Myau... Myau-chan..."

Watching Ye Shiyu frowning in the distance, her expressionless face revealing a hint of suspicion, Yan Huan swallowed a nervous mouthful of saliva.

"This time, I'm screwed."

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