Yuxuan grabbed my arm and pressed even closer to my side. Only then did I realize her lively act was just for me. Feeling her shivering body, I felt deeply guilty for leaving her alone at home so carelessly.

I stepped forward, placing myself between Sunny Su and Yuxuan. "Class Rep, please don’t push Yuxuan to talk. She’s really shy around strangers. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have fallen to me to go shopping that day."

Sunny Su nodded and turned away. "Oh~ So that’s how it is!" She started walking ahead. "Then... isn’t Yuxuan attending school?"

I took Yuxuan’s hand and followed Sunny Su. "Well, Yuxuan’s preparing to transfer here. The paperwork’s still being processed."

Uh... I suddenly remembered I hadn’t even started her transfer paperwork. Guess I’ll have to use my Superpower to cheat a little. Identity stuff is such a pain!

Sunny Su spun around, walking backward down the path while staring at me. "So, Li Ze... may I ask if you’ve done your homework?"

"Ah~ Hahaha! It’s only the second morning of vacation. Who’d even think about homework?"

Sunny Su shook her head. "Good thing I dragged you out. Don’t you know we return the day after tomorrow to prep for Founding Day?"

Founding Day... What’s that? I’d never heard of it. Some secret school rule?

She stopped abruptly, hands on hips, annoyed. "Li Ze, stop guessing wildly. It was announced in class meeting—you were asleep the whole time!"

I scratched my head and laughed awkwardly. Who knew they’d announce stuff like that? No wonder homework was lighter; other things were coming up.

"What are you kids doing here!" A loud but pleasant voice cut through the air. "Founding Day starts the day after tomorrow. Students aren’t allowed on campus today!"

Only then did I see her—a woman about 173 cm tall, naturally curly hair cascading down her back. Her plain uniform radiated nobility. Her delicate face seemed perpetually smiling, every gesture aristocratic.

"President! I’m Sunny Su, president of the Study Society. We’re organizing club activities here."

"Did you get the supervising teacher’s permission?" Her low voice carried unquestionable authority.

"Of course! The dean agreed readily!" Sunny Su replied, still her usual casual self.

The President nodded and turned to leave. But as she turned, I felt her glance at me.

After she vanished, Sunny Su fanned her chest lightly. "Phew~ Scared me to death! Her oppressive aura is terrifying!"

"Really? You seemed unchanged. Same as always."

Sunny Su grinned at me. "Because Li Ze gave me courage!"

I waved my hand. "Alright, no jokes. If we don’t hurry to the club room, you—the organizer—will be late!"