"Yikes~~~~!"

Dear parents in heaven, your son’s journey ends here. Right before nearly fifty students, I—a teacher—was dragged into the abyss by my little sister. And I couldn’t even hold back that scream... I can already picture Xier’s resentful face after we swap back, staring at her dismissal notice. Sure, my sister did it—but no, it’s all my fault for weak willpower.

"Whoa, a huge cockroach!"

"Yikes!"

"Where?!"

Xiao Yao, you genius! That fake cockroach save was absolutely perfect!

Just as the students gaped at me, Xiao Yao pointed at a nonexistent roach and shouted, saving both me and Xier. Thank goodness—she made the other girls shriek just like me. Though, unlike them, my panties were soaked. Hey, that guy over there—why are you screaming?! Sneaking peeks under girls’ skirts?! Well, I’ll let it slide today. Honestly, the messier, the better!

"Ahh~ There’s a cockroach here," Xiao Ling added dramatically.

Phew. I finally caught my breath. My sister went too far this time. If not for Xiao Yao’s quick thinking, I’d have been lost. I pinched her cheek hard, then messed up her hair as payback. Should I pretend to ignore her for a few days? Nah—I’d cave first anyway.

I struggled to my feet, ignoring the sticky feeling below, and walked to the computer. I paused the movie, then slammed a piano key.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

The deafening noise silenced the chaotic classroom.

"Everyone, calm down. My apologies—I lost my composure over a mere cockroach. I’ve crushed it with a broom. No need to panic. Let’s resume the film. Remember to submit your reflections by tomorrow."

"Eh? We still have to write reflections?!"

"Noooo~~~~~~~"

Groans erupted below. As if a few thousand words would kill them. Truth is, I won’t even read them. Heh heh!

"Teacher, you were so... *damp*~" Xiao Ling drawled, wiggling her fingers.

"You’re dead tonight."

"I’d be worried if you ran away!"

"... Forget I said anything."

Ding-dong~ Ding-dong~

The sweet bell rang. I grabbed Xier’s bag and shuffled to her office. I slammed the door shut, locked it, then sank into her chair. After rummaging through her cabinet, I found a clean pair of panties in a small pouch. This sexy style looked familiar... Wait—wasn’t this the "victory panties" Xier wore by mistake last time? She carries them around? What’s she thinking? Does she have a crush on me? Haha, just kidding.

I changed into the thong, then slumped onto the desk. Let Xier grade these papers when she wakes. Too lazy. Feeling sleepy... I’ll nap.

Slowly, I drifted off. Not long after, Xier’s body sat up. She blinked around, then picked up a red pen to grade assignments.

... ...

Dazed, I opened my eyes. I wasn’t at the desk—I was in the classroom, watching students study. Xiao Yao’s gaze snapped to my face. She mouthed, "Hua Shu?" I nodded. She nodded back, nudging Xiao Ling ahead. They whispered. Gualie skipped class again? What a spoiled brat. Heh heh—if she were here, I’d tease her with Xier’s authority!

Ding-dong~

The bell rang again. Last study period—backpacks zipped, signaling freedom. But where could I go like this? I didn’t know Xier’s address, and showing up unannounced would be awkward.

"Hua Shu~ Shh. Come home with us. We’ll try swapping again tonight," Xiao Yao whispered, tugging my sleeve.

"Okay. Xier seemed to wake earlier, but I suppressed her again."

Xiao Yao and Xiao Ling packed up, each grabbing one of my hands. We walked happily toward the school gate.

"Hua Shu’s soul is unstable. To avoid accidents, let’s take the bus home fast."

"Good point. Xiao Ling?"

"No objections. Heh heh, bro—I’ll be waiting~"

"I said it was a joke! Be good, Xiao Ling~"

We headed to the bus stop. Waiting there, I spotted a familiar face: red buzz cut, red contacts. Blazing-Eyed Brother Wu! What a coincidence—time to say hi!

"Hey! Mi fans! You good?" I shouted beside him. He jumped, spinning around.

"I’m not buying a Mi phone!"

"Pfft, Brother Wu, still so funny!"

"Oh, it’s you two. And a cute girl—just got out of school?"

"Hua Shu (bro)~ Who’s this?"

"A dreamer. A good guy. Yeah, we’re heading home after school~"

"Oh~" They hummed vaguely. Since he was "good," they lost interest. Why so uninterested in guys?!

"Heh, same here. I’m waiting for the bus too—just finished a comic con. Gonna find an internet cafe to game."

"Oh, we might be going the same way. How’ve you been?"

"Busy with cons, but broke. I wish I had a fortune, a villa... a sports car too. I’d give anything for that!"

"Well, money comes. Hope your wish comes true."

*(My wish is for your wishes to come true.)*

That old wish echoed in my head. Dizziness hit—must be soul instability. Good sign. Xier’s waking soon; I’ll get pushed out and wake up.

I didn’t grasp the meaning of that echoing phrase. And Blazing-Eyed Brother Wu had no idea he’d just planted a classic flag...