Mu Yue?

Tang Yawen was being teased by Lin Yuxuan so intensely she was practically melting on the spot—another minute and she’d turn into liquid, slipping right down the drain.

Yuxuan gave Tang Yawen’s head a gentle shake.

“Snap out of it… let’s finish up this blackboard display and then we can go home…”

Yuxuan wanted to get this tiny bit of work done quickly. That way, she’d have time to talk with Tang Yawen—about *them*, about *her*, about everything.

But Tang Yawen was already in a “solid-liquid hybrid state,” her eyes now swirling like little mosquito-coil spirals.

“Hey, Tang Yawen,” Yuxuan said with a slightly troubled expression. “Lately I’ve had this feeling like someone’s secretly taking photos of me. Do you have any idea who it could be?”

The words hit Tang Yawen like a thunderclap.

This topic ripped open a wound that had barely begun to heal, instantly triggering her deeply buried trauma.

“I-I-I’ll start drawing right away!”

Yawen snapped back to life in an instant, her hands moving in a blur as she grabbed the chalk and began sketching furiously. Within seconds, a delicate female figure emerged on the blackboard.

Lin Yuxuan: …

Well damn, guess shock therapy really works after all.

At least she finally started working—even though they hadn’t discussed what exactly should go on the board, she went straight for center stage and drew a gorgeous girl out of nowhere…

Yuxuan wandered over to a few inspirational WeChat accounts and copied some motivational quotes onto the board.

****

Soon enough, the two girls finished the blackboard display.

Yuxuan added some small decorative elements. She wasn’t great at drawing people yet, but basic objects were no problem.

But Tang Yawen? Her work was something else entirely.

Right in the center of the board, she had drawn a long-haired white-haired beauty!

Of course—it would be a bishōjo.
The white-haired, white-dressed maiden clutched a giant dandelion bloom, her deep blue eyes gazing off into the distance. Dainty seeds scattered across the entire board, gently encircling the elegant calligraphy Yuxuan had written.

Just looking at it, one could feel the tenderness of youth flowing through those eyes—mirroring both sky and sea.

Wait a second… why does this girl look so familiar?

And not only that—Tang Yawen had gone all out detailing the girl’s chest. The contrast between her slender waist and *that* upper burden was striking. Even the white dress seemed to subtly emphasize the budding curves beneath—like a painter proudly showcasing the wonders of the human form.

Oh man, you dirty doujin artist—you slipped up real bad…

This is a school blackboard, not your personal ero-comic!
That girl’s basically doing a full-on meikou na i pose!

But whatever—nobody’s going to notice unless they really squint, and besides, she *was* helping. Can’t be too picky.

“Tang Yawen, you did such a great job~”

Stars sparkled in Yuxuan’s eyes.

Tang Yawen was a hardcore shut-in, painfully shy—when had she ever been praised like this before? And coming from a *real-life goddess* like Yuxuan? It was devastatingly effective, especially for a veteran yuri fan…

“Eh? This is just… basic technique…” Tang Yawen blushed and smiled nervously.

“You draw people like they’re about to jump off the page! Me? I’ve been self-teaching for two and a half years and still can’t do portraits~” Yuxuan cooed sweetly. Of course, she hadn’t actually learned anything herself—her skills came straight from the system.

Hearing such praise, Tang Yawen’s face flushed even more.

“You need to find a good reference first… and then slowly practice based on that model.”

She thought for a moment and answered earnestly.

“Teacher Tang Yawen~ Teach me, please~ I wanna learn how to draw beautiful girls too! Being able to sketch a cute girl in ten minutes would be amazing~”

Yuxuan purred, her tone dripping with playful charm.

“Huh…? Well, I’m self-taught too… I don’t know if I can teach anyone else…”

Tang Yawen looked genuinely confused. For one thing, she had social anxiety and rarely interacted with others. For another… it felt weird being called “teacher” by her own classmate.

Like some kind of *game scenario* or something…

Thinking about it made her even more flustered.

“Teacher Tang Yawen~”

“Well… honestly, I’m still pretty much a beginner myself…”

“Hmm? Teacher Tang Yawen? Why does this girl look kinda like me?”

Yuxuan suddenly noticed something off. This character had white hair, blue eyes, big breasts, and facial features eerily similar to her own. Wasn’t this basically her?!

“I-I-I’ll teach you! I’ll give you two hours every day starting tomorrow… okay?!”

Tang Yawen immediately changed the subject in panic.

Because yes—the girl she drew *was* Yuxuan!

This was the main heroine from her yuri doujinshi. In a rush earlier, she instinctively used her most practiced design without realizing that her reference point was literally standing right there beside her!

She couldn’t let Yuxuan keep asking questions like this!

If she really pressed for answers, she wouldn’t know what to say!

“It’s a character I designed using your image.”

If the other students found out… her life would officially be over…

Please, please, nooooooo!!!

So Tang Yawen didn’t hesitate—not even a little—and agreed to Yuxuan’s request on the spot.

“Then it’s settled~ From now on, I’ll visit you every day~ Taaang Yaawenn Teaaaacher~” Yuxuan grinned playfully, then ran her little pink tongue along her lips.

Her teasing tone was like a predator locking in on prey.

Poor little mole Tang Yawen had been caught—she never even had a chance to run.

Yuxuan saw clearly now: this ultra-shy girl was incredibly hard to approach. If she didn’t take the initiative, she’d end up drifting apart like in the simulation—eventually forgetting each other completely. And *that* was the last thing she wanted.

Tang Yawen was like a timid golden hamster—whenever things got scary, she’d dive straight into her burrow.

But now Yuxuan had her by the tail~ You’re not getting away this time~ Little cutie~

With the blackboard display completed, Yuxuan happily packed up to go home.

Tang Yawen, meanwhile, bolted like she was escaping from prison.

Yuxuan didn’t mind letting things simmer for now. After all, she had already gotten her agreement. Tomorrow would be another perfect excuse to keep pestering… errr, spending time with her.

You can run, but you can’t hide~ Hehehe~

In a cheerful mood, Yuxuan decided to stop by the supermarket before heading home—time to grab some groceries for dinner tonight.

Earlier, the system had notified her: she had gained *two new simulation attempts*!

Two whole times!

No doubt about it—getting close to pretty girls really did increase her simulation quota. The system’s logic was clear: the more cute girls she interacted with, the more chances she got. Adding these to the one she had left previously, she now had *three* precious simulations saved up. Tonight, she’d definitely use one to simulate Tang Yawen again!

Arriving at the supermarket, Yuxuan picked out some fresh vegetables, then moved on to meats and other ingredients.

After all, she was a proper beauty now—she had to maintain her figure while staying well-nourished. Only with balanced nutrition could she keep her flawless skin.

As she walked through the aisles, she noticed heads turning everywhere she went—people were giving her double-takes like she was some rare exotic bird.

Being this pretty really pays off~ Go ahead and stare all you want~ Once I go home, you won’t get another chance~ Hehehe~

Yuxuan thought smugly to herself.

Suddenly…

She spotted a figure that looked strangely familiar, yet unfamiliar at the same time.

It was a red-haired girl with golden eyes.
She was short—barely five feet tall, much shorter than Yuxuan.
Her vibrant crimson hair flowed like burning flames.

The energetic girl wore a sleeveless white top and denim shorts, exposing her smooth, pale thighs. Even her knees carried a faint pink tint, adding to her innocent charm.

[Image placeholder: Mu Yue character design]

Seeing her…
Memories stirred in Yuxuan’s mind.

Didn’t that name…
come back to her just now?

…Mu Yue?