These Dangerous Girls Placed Me Into Jeopardy

The moment the bell rang, I returned to class with my brain and eyes turned off, pretending I hadn’t seen Lillian Ji, and sat quietly back in my seat.

Then I started thinking about what just happened — how Snowy Jiang’s title changed color.

Her name and title used to be white, like most people. But just now, it suddenly turned green. Up until now, the only other person I’d seen with a green title was Ms. Jane, our teacher. And if Snowy Jiang’s title turned green, that must mean she’s become the same as Ms. Jane in some way. And the main cause of that... would be me.

If ✧ NоvеIight ✧ (Original source) I think through it logically, the main difference between Ms. Jane and everyone else with white titles is probably... that she’s closer to me.

So what does the green color even mean? Could it be something like a favorability system in a game — where green means the character is “friendly”?

In other words, because I let her borrow my mat, she sees me as a good person now?

If that’s true... the favorability goes up way too easily, doesn’t it?

If I had more friends, I could probably confirm whether my theory is correct... but sadly, the only person who’s even a little close to me is a teacher. What a depressing fact...

But this would also mean Snowy Jiang sees me as a friend, right? My first friend... Hehehe...

No, no, no! Stop letting your imagination run wild! Snowy Jiang never said anything like that, and just because some mysterious color changed doesn’t mean I can jump to conclusions about how she feels! Your tendency to overthink like this is one of your worst flaws, Ethan An!

Besides, didn’t I already decide I wasn’t going to trust these ridiculous title things? Why am I still thinking about title colors!?

Forget it. Forget it. What matters right now isn’t all that nonsense — what matters is Lillian Ji...

I need to figure out where to hide during the next break.

This time, she’ll probably follow me if I try to run. If I head to the gazebo again, she might actually catch me.

So I need to hide somewhere she can’t follow... somewhere a girl can’t get into!

The boys’ bathroom!

Having decided on my next hiding place, I felt slightly more at ease.

I tightened my shoelaces and, just like last time, dashed out of the classroom the moment the bell rang, heading straight for the restroom.

I went into the last stall, pulled down my pants, sat on the toilet, folded my hands under my chin, and waited quietly for the bell to ring.

If I keep avoiding her like this over and over, even Lillian Ji should eventually get fed up with me, right?

Until I figure out what her real goal is, it’s best to keep my distance...

Knock knock.

Two taps on the stall door.

...Huh? Is the bathroom really that full right now? I guess hogging a stall without actually using it is kind of rude. But still, as long as I stay in the boys’ bathroom, Lillian Ji shouldn’t be able to come in. So I guess I should just give up the stall.

“Sorry, I’ll be out in a sec...”

Just as I was about to pull my pants up and call out to the guy outside — I looked up mid-motion and saw the door swing open. And the one opening it... was the last person who should’ve been there.

“Well, well? In such a rush, are we? You start pulling your pants down the moment you see me — I don’t know whether to be flattered or embarrassed~”

Lillian Ji struck a bashful pose, covering her eyes with one hand. But her left eye was still peeking at my lower half through the gap between her fingers — and there wasn’t the slightest blush on her cheeks.

There’s not even a sliver of shame on your face, okay!?

No — that’s not the point. The point is: Why the hell are you in here!?

I yanked my pants up the rest of the way and, as I tightened my belt, shouted, “This is the boys’ bathroom!”

“Well, I didn’t want to go this far either. But you just kept ignoring me, didn’t you?”

Sure, I was trying to avoid you, but that doesn’t mean you had to chase me into the men’s room!!

Fine... I give up. Maybe it’s better to just reject her clearly and make her lose interest for good.

Let’s move this somewhere else... I offered, “Can we talk outside instead?”

“Nope~ Let’s talk right here. There’s no one else around, so it’s fine, right?”

Yeah, because you scared them all off!!

The goddess-like school idol Lillian Ji barging into the boys’ bathroom — in a few minutes this rumor’s gonna explode! Even for the sake of your own reputation, wouldn’t it be better to go somewhere else!?

“Well I mind. Please leave right now. I still need to pee.”

“Heh... it’s okay~ Go ahead, Ethan, I won’t mind. It won’t interfere with our conversation, will it?”

She didn’t just refuse to leave — she stepped into the stall with me, closed the door behind her, and locked it.

This chick... is insane. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

“Don’t use my name so casually. We’re not that close, Lillian Ji.”

“Oh~ So you do remember my name. I’m flattered~”

She didn’t react at all to my icy tone — not a hint of awkwardness or displeasure. Instead, she just smiled back like we were flirting in some romantic comedy. She really knew how to deflect like a pro.

“So, what’s your goal here? Why are you suddenly obsessed with me?”

I cut straight to the point. The faster we finished this, the sooner I could leave.

“Hehehe...”

She laughed lightly, her eyes curling as she smiled seductively.

“Isn’t it obvious? I like you, Ethan.”

That’s a lie.

I’m absolutely certain that’s a lie. She’s definitely not clinging to me because she likes me.

“How could someone like you like someone like me?”

“Well, you’re not me, so how would you know whether I like you or not?”

“....”

Don’t pull that “you’re not a fish so how do you know a fish’s joy” crap on me!

“Honestly, you’re happy deep down, aren’t you? I mean, getting confessed to by a beautiful girl like me — who wouldn’t be happy?”

She leaned in close, our faces nearly touching. I could feel her breath on my skin. Her left hand stayed behind her back, while her right hand extended a finger and poked at my chest — then started drawing lazy circles over my heart.

This girl... is a succubus.

No wonder so many guys fell for her. Lillian Ji really was that dangerous kind of beautiful.

“No. Quite the opposite. I’m not happy at all — just uncomfortable. Could you please leave me alone?”

Because I don’t want anything to do with her.

She’s dangerous. Really dangerous.

And it’s not just because of that ominous title. After interacting with her up close, I could feel it — the danger radiating off her. Even if she’s not some kind of serial killer, she’s definitely the type who could seduce and ruin some naïve, innocent guy.

“Leave... you alone?”

Her expression shifted, subtle but noticeable — like she was thinking hard about something.

“Is that a problem?”

“No... not really. I was just wondering, why are you avoiding me? I just wanted to be friends. Neither of us has many friends, right?”

“I wouldn’t dare. If I get too close to you, I’ll probably end up getting harassed by your obsessive fanboys. And besides, we live in two different worlds. You can keep living like a queen on her throne, and I’ll keep being your average, invisible classmate. There’s no reason for our paths to cross.”

Surely now she’ll give up?

That’s what I thought — until something completely unexpected happened.

Lillian Ji’s title turned green.

Huh!?

What the hell!?

“...Hehehehe, how interesting. You really are interesting, Ethan An.”

Chills.

Her smile vanished. She dropped the overly friendly tone. The mask was off.

I don’t know if what I felt was killing intent, but there was definitely a chill in the air that ran right down my spine.

Just being looked at by her gave me the illusion that I might die right then and there.

“...!”

But the feeling only lasted a few seconds. Lillian Ji quickly went back to her usual self, smiling sweetly as she gently stroked my cheek.

Her hand was warm. So warm, it made me doubt whether that threatening aura had been real at all.

“Well then. I’m not taking back what I said. I’ll be waiting for your answer, okay? Ethan... classmate.”

With that, Lillian Ji walked away.

And I collapsed back onto the toilet lid, completely drained, unable to recover even after the bell rang.

It’s confirmed now. Lillian Ji is definitely a dangerous person.

If I say no to her, she might actually kill me... But if I say yes, maybe I’m just buying time before I die anyway?

Ugh... Why the hell am I stuck in this kind of horror story!?