Chapter 21 You can also become popular

Horikita Suzune's departure left an awkward atmosphere. Kushida Kikyou smiled and commented, "It seems Horikita-san doesn't like me very much." Her eyes revealed awareness of the rejection. Her expression of frustration could make any man want to protect her. Ayanokouji Kiyotaka couldn't help but say something, "Don't mind her, Horikita is like that with everyone, not just you." This was the truth. If anyone in the class tried to talk to Horikita Suzune, the result would be the same. Kushida Kikyou looked at Fang Li and Ayanokouji Kiyotaka anxiously and puzzledly, saying, "But Horikita-san seems to talk to you two often. Is it really the case?" This was also the truth. If Horikita Suzune was willing to talk to anyone in the class, it would only be Fang Li and Ayanokouji Kiyotaka. Ayanokouji Kiyotaka explained, "Because we sit at the same table and don't have much to say to others, we only occasionally talk. Our relationship isn't that good." This was probably the reason why. Since they sat at the same table, they would inevitably have some conversations, but that was all. Horikita Suzune didn't have any special feelings towards Fang Li or Ayanokouji Kiyotaka; they were just classmates. The relationship between the three of them was not particularly good. Kushida Kikyou asked Fang Li, "Is Nanaya-san the same?" There was only one answer for this question, "At least, I don't think I can get close to the 'barbed black rose'." Kushida Kikyou laughed out loud at Fang Li's unique response. She commented, "Nanaya-san's way of speaking has always been special. If he communicated more with others in the class, he would definitely become popular." Fang Li was skeptical and joked about how Kushida Kikyou often gave him evaluations that he never thought he would receive.

In response, Kushida Kikyou said "but they seem to please you."

"In the ranking of the most handsome male students that the girls created, Nanaya-san is ranked third, just behind the first-place student from the A-Class and Hirata-san from the D-Class who ranks second," Kushida Kikyou said as she pulled out her cell phone and opened a chat group page where the rankings are displayed for the girls.

It seemed that the rankings were determined by voting, and the final rankings were based on the number of votes. Kushida explained that an A-Class student was in first place, followed by Hirata Yousuke, a popular student from the D-Class, in second place. Fang Li was in third place, and even Ayanokouji Kiyotaka was in fifth place.

Fang Li was surprised, and even Ayanokouji Kiyotaka was speechless to learn about his ranking.

Kushida Kikyou continued to explain the reasoning behind the rankings, stating that Nanaya-san was seen as disciplined and physically strong due to his daily morning runs and performance in a race with the student president. Ayanokouji-san was noted for his good looks, but unfortunately, his gloomy demeanor made him popular with only a select group of girls.

Kushida Kikyou seemed to enjoy the information she was sharing, while Fang Li and Ayanokoji Kiyotaka were left feeling unsure about how to react. Ayanokoji Kiyotaka was particularly dismayed to learn that he was popular among the gloomy girls.

Kushida Kikyou suggested that if they could interact with others more like Hirata-san, they could become more popular, but both Fang Li and Ayanokoji Kiyotaka knew that this was easier said than done. Ayanokoji Kiyotaka explained that if he could communicate more effectively, he would not be as kuudere as he currently is. "...Don't look at me. If I can manage it, I won't be friends with Ike and Yamauchi. " Incidentally, Ike and Yamauchi mentioned in the mouth of Ayanokouji Kiyotaka were two unpopular boys in the class who were always together with Ayanokouji Kiyotaka more or less.

In any case, it seemed unlikely that Fang Li and Ayanokoji Kiyotaka would be able to become as popular as Kushida Kikyou suggested due to their personalities.

Kushida Kikyou chuckled and quickly changed the subject, "As I just mentioned, we're planning to go to Keyaki Mall. Would you both like to come along? other boys will also be there"

Ayanokouji Kiyotaka's tone remained unchanged, but his heart was surely pleased at the invitation. It was a rare opportunity for this kuudere man who desired to make friends. "I can come too?"

Kushida Kikyou turned to Fang Li with a hopeful expression, "And what about you, Nanaya-san? Would you like to join us too?"

Being looked at by the cute girl, no boy would want to refuse, but Fang Li was an exception. Nevertheless, he replied, "Yeah, it sounds good."

But Fang Li thought "With the next month approaching, let's go check out what's happening in the class before the change comes."

As a result, Fang Li made a rare response.