Restricted Fantasy Invasion

Chapter 38

"President, here you go." Friday noon, inside the Yuanyue Academy student council office.

As Yan Huan was reading through the student council documents, a cup of rich coffee was gently placed in front of him.

He looked up from the documents and saw Sakuramiya Hitomi, her lips carrying a faint smile.

"Thank you, Sakuramiya."

Yan Huan blinked, quietly taking in her beauty, then turned his head and stroked the rim of the cup, feeling the warmth beneath his fingers.

The coffee was at the perfect temperature for tasting.

"Not at all. Did you not sleep well last night, President?"

Sakuramiya Hitomi nodded and asked with great thoughtfulness.

"A little, yeah. Didn't sleep well."

Mainly, last night was the first time I activated Learning Conqueror, and I got so absorbed in studying that it was two in the morning before I stopped. I had to catch the school bus at seven-thirty, so I only slept five hours.

Not getting enough rest was bad enough, but don't forget that Yan Huan also has the Sleepiness Curse.

The combination of the two left Yan Huan feeling unbelievably drowsy.

It was precisely because he was so drowsy that today he forced himself to stay alert to fight the curse, and ironically, he looked even more energetic than on the previous days when he'd been yawning nonstop.

But even so, Sakuramiya Hitomi still noticed he hadn't rested well last night?

Yan Huan turned to look at Sakuramiya Hitomi, giving her outfit today a quick once-over.

Today, she wore a black, kimono-style sailor uniform, with both the sleeves and the skirt hem quite long.

Beneath the skirt was a pair of long, slender black stockings, paired with little leather shoes.

Her long hair was pinned back and tied with a fabric hair accessory, looking very pretty.

Sakuramiya Hitomi tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and asked,

"President, is there something wrong with my outfit?"

Yan Huan blinked and replied honestly,

"No, I just think Sakuramiya's outfit today is really cute."

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Sakuramiya Hitomi was momentarily stunned, then countered,

"So, are you saying my usual outfits aren't cute enough?"

"That's right."

Yan Huan smiled and nodded. As Sakuramiya Hitomi lifted her chin slightly to say something, he spoke while thinking,

"Hmm, for you, Sakuramiya, you looked very elegant on Monday, very gentle on Tuesday, yesterday's was absolutely beautiful, and today's is just super cute."

On Wednesday she had been busy with kitty matters and hadn't come to school.

As Sakuramiya Hitomi's eyes gradually widened, Yan Huan finally said,

"Although I don't really rank them in my mind, they definitely each feel different, don't you think?"

"So that's it... Thank you for the compliment, President."

Sakuramiya Hitomi pressed her pink fist to her lips and coughed lightly in a mock-serious way, smiling as she spoke.

A perfectly normal reaction to being complimented.

After all, she was the famous Sakuramiya Hitomi-there were enough people who'd complimented her from childhood to now to form a line all the way to another continent.

In reality, her heart was already about to boil over like a kettle!

The President actually remembered all her outfits from Monday to Friday?!

Doesn't this mean the President pays a lot of attention to her?!

Sakuramiya Hitomi suddenly felt weak in the knees and struggled to sit back down on the sofa.

She tried to pick up her own coffee, hoping to taste it gracefully and not give herself away.

But as soon as she gripped the handle, she felt her hand shaking. To avoid making the cup clink against the saucer, she quickly let go.

Yan Huan, on the other hand, picked up his coffee cup and took a small sip-it was a delicious latte.

It was definitely more comfortable being with the normal Sakuramiya.

A world not polluted by the modifier really was wonderful!

He set down the cup and let out a long sigh.

At some point, Meow-chan, wearing a yellow scarf, had appeared on his shoulder.

It looked at Sakuramiya Hitomi on the sofa, then suddenly asked Yan Huan in his mind,

"Yan Huan, do you like this Vice President called 'Sakuramiya Hitomi'?"

Yan Huan kept his expression neutral as he sipped his latte, and replied in his mind,

"Why do you say that?"

"When you called her last Saturday night, you sounded really close. On Monday, when you were locked in the equipment room, you took good care of her. And now you're not shy with your compliments... It just feels different from how you treat other girls."

Meow-chan jumped onto the table, sat up primly, and finally said,

"She's not the modifier's owner, so you don't need to act around her, meow. You're as natural with her as you are with Tong Yingtong, but your words are way sweeter than anything you say to Tong Yingtong."

Tong Yingtong took a stray hit out of nowhere.

Yan Huan took another sip of coffee and said with a smile,

"I'm not a monk or from Nantong. It's normal to have feelings for the opposite sex, right?"

Besides, Yan Huan preferred girls who were a bit petite and cute-he always felt a strong urge to protect them.

"Meow~"

That meant, "You have a point."

"But I'm afraid it can only go as far as having a crush."

"Why, meow?"

"Because the gap is just too big."

Yan Huan stirred his coffee cup and said in his mind,

"Sakuramiya joined the student council to experience school life. She's not only excellent herself, but her family background is ridiculously good.

"And me? No background at all. I joined the student council just for the recommendation letter and all the resources. I'm already exhausted just trying to study and work part-time, and now I have the modifier stuff on top of that.

"Even if she doesn't care about my background and only wants my company and emotional support, I probably don't have enough to give.

"So, instead of making rash promises of forever right now, I'd rather focus on improving myself and getting through the modifier crisis first. What do you think, Meow-chan?"

Meow-chan blinked, didn't comment, and just meowed.

Yan Huan smiled softly, wanting to rub its cute little head.

But considering Sakuramiya was right in front of him, he decided against it.

Even though the modifier situation was a pain and he was teetering on the edge of a breakdown every day,

Sometimes blessings come in disguise-last night, thanks to Learning Conqueror, he managed to self-study over half a calculus textbook. Maybe, as he deals with the modifier, he'll gain even more powerful abilities.

If he could get rid of all those modifiers, he couldn't even imagine how great it would feel.

Last night, he still didn't get enough rest; coffee and forcing himself to stay awake weren't helping at all.

Yan Huan glanced at the time, then stood up and said,

"There's nothing else going on this noon, so I'll take my leave first, Sakuramiya."

"Huh? There's no class this afternoon. Doesn't the President usually stay until the school bus leaves?"

"Ah, that's true. But I plan to find a place to take a nap-I didn't sleep well last night."

Sakuramiya Hitomi turned to look at him, puzzled,

"President, you could totally rest here. There's a sofa, and you can lie down."

"Hmm."

Yan Huan thought for a moment and said,

"I just feel a bit embarrassed if you're around, Sakuramiya."

"Eh?"

Sakuramiya Hitomi covered her mouth and laughed softly,

"Does the President snore, grind his teeth, or talk in his sleep?"

"Not really."

"Hmm, or is it that you can't sleep when I'm around? If so, I can go back to class."

Anyway, there's a barrier here, so she could check on things anytime.

Since Sakuramiya Hitomi said that, Yan Huan, who'd originally planned to nap under his favorite tree, decided not to bother leaving. After all, it was just a lunch break-no big deal. Might as well be a bit more open about it.

"No, if it's not bothering you, I'll just rest here."

"Okay."

Yan Huan rubbed his shoulder and lay down on the sofa opposite Sakuramiya Hitomi, while Sakuramiya walked over to the bookshelf and fetched a blanket.

"A blanket? Where did that come from?"

"I brought it. I usually feel cold when I read here at noon, so I bring it to wrap around myself."

Before Yan Huan could get up to take it, Sakuramiya had already draped the blanket over him.

A faint body fragrance drifted over, and his fingers, stroking the soft fabric, froze for a moment.

Should've just gone outside to rest after all.

"Hmm, it's a bit small. Is that okay, President?"

"It's fine, as long as it covers my stomach."

Sakuramiya Hitomi tilted her head, not quite understanding this statement.

But watching Yan Huan get "smacked" with the blanket and then lie straight down on the sofa with a yawn-

It was a little cute, like a giant baby.

Sakuramiya Hitomi sat back down on the sofa opposite, thinking this to herself.

"Good afternoon, President."

"Mm, good afternoon."

Yan Huan relaxedly closed his eyes, while the ethereal Meow-chan gave a light hop and jumped onto his body.

Then, with its little paws tucked in, it sat on him, curiously surveying its surroundings.

Meow-chan didn't need to sleep and usually stayed by Yan Huan's side, able to watch over him even while he slept.

That night at Ye Shiyu's house was just like this.

Stare~

Meow-chan gazed at Sakuramiya Hitomi in front of it, while Sakuramiya Hitomi was completely unaware of Meow-chan's presence.

As Yan Huan's even breathing from falling asleep gradually filled the room, the previously reading Sakuramiya Hitomi began to lift her gaze more and more often, looking at Yan Huan's sleeping face.

Hm.

Up to now, everything was normal.

But, could it be that this kid also likes Yan Huan?

Ah, it's not just glancing up and down anymore, she's outright staring!

Sakuramiya Hitomi on the opposite sofa was now completely sizing up Yan Huan and had no interest in reading at all!

The President's sleeping face.

Hehe~

Since she had never been inside the President's house, she'd never had the chance to install a security camera inside, so she'd never gotten to see it.

Next time, next time if the President invites her to his house, she must set up a barrier just like in the student council office!

That way she could see what the President does when he's alone in his place.

Unfortunately, the barrier has to be released from inside, otherwise she could just set it up from the door of the rental apartment.

Thinking this, Sakuramiya Hitomi pursed her lips and quietly took out her phone.

She had already set her phone to silent, apparently preparing to secretly snap a picture of Yan Huan's sleeping face.

Meow-chan stared at Sakuramiya Hitomi, not knowing what she was doing with her phone.

But soon, she stopped her actions again.

No, taking a picture with the phone is still too risky-what if he wakes up while she's taking it?

There's no way to explain that away.

Besides, her own barrier has a recording function-she can record everything with no blind spots!

So, Meow-chan watched as she silently put her phone away again, though the smile on her face looked a little strange.

Hm.

Up to now, everything normal?

And in secret, Sakuramiya Hitomi was already using the barrier to record Yan Huan's sleeping appearance in full.

At the exact same time, at the door of Class A.

Ye Shiyu stood at the door with a bag in hand; after delaying for a week and being urged repeatedly by Aunt Chen, she finally had no choice but to return Yan Huan's school uniform jacket.

Only, at this moment, she didn't see the handsome boy in the familiar window-side corner.

Not here, huh.

Guess I'll come back next time to return it.

Just as Ye Shiyu was about to leave in disappointment, a female student at the door who had packed up to leave school suddenly covered her mouth in surprise.

"Um, you wouldn't happen to be Senior Ye Shiyu, would you?"

"You know me?"

"Ah, it's because Senior Gongzi said you're President Yan's sister! President Yan is so handsome, and his sister is so pretty too, hehe. I'm President Yan's classmate, Fu Mengyao."

Hearing the other girl praise Yan Huan, Ye Shiyu felt a bit unhappy.

But she still nodded politely, preparing to leave.

Just as she was about to go, she thought of something and asked,

"Do you know where Xiaohuan is?"

"Huh? President Yan?"

The girl who was about to leave turned back, thought for a moment, and said,

"Since there are no classes this afternoon, President Yan is probably in the student council office handling documents until the school bus leaves."

"How do you know?"

The girl smiled slightly, scratching her face awkwardly, and said,

"President Yan's schedule isn't much of a secret. He's really popular, so everyone pays attention to him."

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But Ye Shiyu didn't make things difficult for the other girl and softly thanked her, then turned to head upstairs.

She remembered that the student council was on the top floor of the first-year division.

Quietly arriving at the top floor, it was peaceful all around, and Ye Shiyu precisely found the location of the office.

She gently knocked on the door, but there was no response from Yan Huan inside.

After waiting a few seconds, she heard faint footsteps from within.

The office door slowly opened a crack, revealing Sakuramiya Hitomi, who had opened the door.

"Hello, may I ask what-"

Sakuramiya Hitomi's words paused abruptly when she saw Ye Shiyu, and Ye Shiyu also froze for a second, surprised that it was a girl who opened the door.

Then, she remembered-the person in front of her was the student council's Vice President, so it was normal for her to be in the same room as Xiaohuan.

And Sakuramiya Hitomi also remembered-the person in front of her seemed to be Yan Huan's sister.

Although that's how she was introduced, Sakuramiya Hitomi always felt that the way this girl looked at Yan Huan was a bit off.

"Senior Ye Shiyu, right? May I ask what you need?"

"I'm here... to see Xiaohuan."

She didn't say for what, just spoke like that.

"Ah, it might not be convenient right now. If there's something you need, Senior, you can tell me."

"Not convenient?"

Ye Shiyu blinked, then lifted her eyes and easily looked over the petite Sakuramiya Hitomi in front of her.

Through that narrow crack in the door, she saw Yan Huan sleeping inside.

Xiaohuan, asleep?

His sleeping face.

I want to see it.

She instinctively tried to push the door open, but it didn't budge at all, as if some force was pushing back against her.

Only then did Ye Shiyu lower her head and meet the eyes of Sakuramiya Hitomi, who was still smiling as she pressed against the door.

"If you need anything, Senior, you can tell me. When the President wakes up, I'll pass it on to him."

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A faint scent of gunpowder began to fill the air unconsciously, making the peacefully sleeping Yan Huan frown a little in his sleep.

(End of this chapter)