Chapter 175 - Third-Year, Start (1/2)

A smiling Shun entered the school for a new term. Another year at Tokiwadai Middle School.

He looked around and saw nervous first-year students, second-year students, who finally could be called senpai by the first-year students, and third-year students like him excited for another year.

Shun took in the hustle-bustle of the school as he walked towards the school building.

He took in a deep breath of air and spoke with a smile.

Shun: ”Nope, still smells the same.”

He made a joke on his own and laughed alone.

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Just after he changed into his indoor shoes, he saw Romio standing in front of a group of first-year girls. The group of girls looked intimidated.

He chuckled as he walked towards Romio.

Shun stood on Romio's left and tapped him on his right shoulder.

Romio, who looked back, didn't saw anyone.

Romio: ”Eh?”

He turned back to the girls, who called out to him for directions and saw Shun standing there talking to the girls with a smile on his face.

Shun: ”Ah, the first-year classrooms are on the first floor.

You have to go up that staircase.

And, turn left, you would see the classrooms.

There would be room signs, so finding the correct classroom wouldn't be a problem.”

Romio saw the first-year girls blushing as they stared at Shun.

He made a face and clicked his tongue.

Shun turned to Romio, and the girls too followed Shun's gaze to look at Romio, who was currently looking very pissed.

The girls were scared by Romio's face.

Girls: ”Hiiiiii!”

Shun sighed and covered Romio's face with his hand and spoke.

Shun: ”Romio, you really need to ease that frown on your face.

It makes you look scary.

See, these girls look so scared looking at you.

You need to smile more, like me.”

Romio glared at Shun and spoke.

Romio: ”Oye.”

Shun: ”Now, off you go. Go to your classrooms.

I am sure you guys are excited to see your new classmates. Make some new friends.”

The girls bowed, and before leaving, spoke in unison.

Girls: ”Thank you, senpai.”

Shun smiled and waved them goodbye. After that, he turned back to Romio and spoke.

Shun: ”See, a smile goes a long way.”

Romio harrumphed and said.

Romio: ”I don't know why all of them go squealing when they see you. Sometimes, it wants me to bash your face in.”

Shun put an arm around Romio, and both started to walk towards their classroom.

Shun: ”Oh, don't worry, your day will come, someday you too will be popular, and that time will come soon if you watch and learn from me.

Lesson number one, just as I said earlier, a smile goes a long way. And, not your scary smile, try to imitate my charming smile.”

Romio clicked his tongue and retorted.

Romio: ”No one wants to be like you.”

Shun straight out laughed at that.

Shun: ”Yeah, right. Everybody wants to be like me.”

Romio glanced at his friend and spoke.

Romio: ”Narcissistic, much?”

Shun flashed a smile and stated.

Shun: ”Hey, I am just stating facts.”