Chapter 25: The Desperate Plan

When everyone saw the assignment, they all stared at Yuto Kirigaya and Maruta Tsuchiya with peculiar expressions.

The former, being the school’s heartthrob, had already been mentioned. However, Maruta Tsuchiya’s identity was particularly special.

Due to his grandfather being an African American, Maruta Tsuchiya was the student with the darkest skin in the class.

He was tall and muscular, far exceeding his peers, thanks to regular exercise and genetics.

Contrary to his muscular build, Maruta Tsuchiya had a very gentle heart. He often volunteered at animal hospitals and never refused anyone’s request for help.

However, this didn’t mean he had no limits. The moment he saw the assignment, his expression turned into a black question mark ✔️, and he kept muttering ‘WTF,’ shaking his head repeatedly.

“I can’t do this, it’s impossible.”

Yuto Kirigaya was even more dramatic. His pupils trembled violently like an earthquake, and his handsome face turned paler than ever, looking like a corpse. Beads of sweat trickled down his forehead, ruining his meticulous makeup.

“Don’t joke about this!” Yuto Kirigaya’s hands shook so badly he could barely type. “What… what kind of assignment is this? Is this even humanly possible?”

“Teacher Matsui! Even if you make me break up with my girlfriend, why assign something like this!”

Teacher Matsui didn’t respond; his avatar was gray, like ashes.

Yuto Kirigaya’s mind went blank. He didn’t want to do this stupid death assignment.

However, the scenes of his classmates, especially Asakura Mirai, meeting a tragic end in the classroom, had a profound impact on him.

He didn’t dare to take the risk or face death.

He was already halfway into marrying into a wealthy family, with a bright future ahead. If he died, his life would be over.

I can’t die, I can’t die… I can’t die!

I still want to marry into a wealthy family, eat soft rice, and use a rich woman’s money to keep young girls. I want to indulge in pleasures for a hundred years!

I… will never give up!

Taking a deep breath, the cold air filled his lungs, and he clenched his fists. Yuto Kirigaya’s eyes flashed with a grim resolve.

The next moment, Yuto Kirigaya tumbled over to Maruta Tsuchiya’s side, almost kneeling before him.

“Maruta-san…”

Yuto Kirigaya’s eyes were filled with tears, his expression pleading.

“Ah, Yuto-san, you… you don’t mean to…”

Maruta Tsuchiya muttered ‘Oh my god,’ then shook his head vigorously.

“I’m sorry, but although I come from America where the atmosphere is open, I just can’t accept that kind of thing.”

“Um…” Yuto Kirigaya looked at him in disbelief. “Maruta-san, can you really watch me die?”

“I…” Maruta Tsuchiya’s expression was a mix of guilt and conflict.

His kind heart certainly didn’t want any of his classmates to die, but the request was too much for him.

“I’m sorry, Yuto-san. I’ll light a candle for you every year.”

F*ck your candles!

Yuto Kirigaya’s expression briefly twisted, but his overwhelming desire for life pulled his facial muscles back to normal.

Taking a deep breath, he made a difficult decision.

No risk, no reward!

“Maruta-san…” Yuto Kirigaya suddenly grabbed Maruta Tsuchiya’s large, muscular hand, his voice turning soft.

Everyone in the class started to twitch and their hair stood on end, unsure of what the school heartthrob was about to do.

“Y-you… what are you doing? That’s disgusting…”

Maruta Tsuchiya looked frightened, shrinking back.

“Don’t push me, I’m not gay…”

“I am!!!”

Yuto Kirigaya’s expression was twisted, but his voice was firm.

“I’ve liked men for a long time and I can’t hide it anymore!”

“Huh——————???”

Everyone was stunned, especially the gossip-loving girls, whose jaws nearly hit the floor.

Seeing the shocked expression of his black classmate, Yuto Kirigaya hardened his heart and continued, his voice full of emotion: “I know you won’t believe me right away, but… I’ve liked you for a long time!”

Yuto Kirigaya was forcing himself to say these words, his desire to live overcoming any nausea.

“Ah… um… ah?” Maruta Tsuchiya looked shocked. “Yuto-san, you… you’re not fooling me, are you? Weren’t you always dating Hina Nii?”

Hina Nii was the wealthy girl Yuto Kirigaya was dating. They met while playing games, and with his gaming skills and emotional intelligence, he quickly won over the naive rich girl.

Hina Nii was beautiful, though not as stunning as Qichuan Feng, but her personality was much better, and she had many admirers at school.

“It was all that b*tch’s fault!” Yuto Kirigaya suddenly revealed a shocking truth.

“Ah?” Everyone was stunned again.

“Ugh…” Yuto Kirigaya started to cry, tears streaming down his face. “I… I went out with that woman once, but she got me drunk, and in a daze, she took nude photos of me. From then on, I was forced to be her lapdog.”

“Don’t judge me by my boyfriend status; it’s all fake. I’ve never even kissed her! She just wanted an excuse to avoid other suitors!”

“Damn!”

Some classmates quickly turned on their cameras, afraid to miss this life-changing drama.

“B-but weren’t you dating a lot of girls before?”

“Fake! All fake!” Yuto Kirigaya clutched his chest, his voice trembling with emotion. “I’ve never been able to desire women, so I kept looking for partners, hoping to find someone who could excite me.”

“But I searched half my life and never found anyone… until I…”

Yuto Kirigaya suddenly buried his head in the black classmate’s chest, thinking, ‘Damn, this body odor is strong,’ and then spoke with tender affection.

“I met you… Maruta-san.”

“I’ve been captivated by you for a long time. Every time I see your robust body, I want to caress it.”

“Your symbol of vitality, that black color, has left an indelible impression on my heart.”

“I can no longer suppress my feelings for you!”

“Wah ah——————————”

The entire class erupted into chaos.

Many girls covered their mouths, their cheeks flushed with shock.

The boys covered their eyes, feeling abstract, but peeked through their fingers.

“Th-this…”

Maruta Tsuchiya was the most confused, perfectly embodying the black question mark expression.

“But… even if you say that… I can’t accept being penetrated by a man! That’s just too—”

“It’s fine! Completely fine! The assignment only requires us to have a relationship. I… I… I… I…”

Yuto Kirigaya gritted his teeth, trying several times before finally managing to speak in a voice that had lost everything, with great difficulty.

“Can…”

His mouth formed an ‘O’ shape.

At this point, the entire class fell silent, a silence born of extreme shock and an inability to recover.

Maruta Tsuchiya’s expression went through shock, confusion, embarrassment, discomfort, guilt, and finally, resignation.

Seeing Yuto Kirigaya’s determination and deep affection, unwilling to give up, the black classmate was silent for a while before finally responding.

“Yuto-san…” Maruta Tsuchiya opened his mouth, his expression complex. “You suddenly saying this, I don’t know if it’s true or not…”

“True! Absolutely true!” Yuto Kirigaya pounded his chest. “If it’s a lie, I’ll be struck by lightning tonight!”

I checked the weather before leaving; it’s supposed to be sunny for the next week!

“Eh…” Maruta Tsuchiya sighed, rubbing his forehead. “I… I can’t bear to see you die. How about this: if you break up with Hina Nii, I’ll help you out.”

In that instant, Bai Yuliang saw a murderous expression flash across Yuto Kirigaya’s face, but the next moment, when their eyes met, it turned into sheer resolve.

“Good! Good! Good!”

He said ‘good’ three times in a row, then walked out of the classroom.

A short while later, he returned with a blank expression, tears on his face, and a bright red handprint.

“Why are you crying?” a classmate asked.

“I’m too happy.” Yuto Kirigaya’s face twitched as he replied.

Then he answered a call, putting it on speaker.

“Yuto-san…” a girl’s voice came from the phone. “Why did you break up with me? Ugh…”

“You b*tch! Stop acting pure! I’m telling you, I have someone I like now, so go ahead and leak my photos!” Yuto Kirigaya shouted angrily. “I’m done being human! Goodbye!”

Then he knelt on the ground, performing a dogeza before the black classmate.

“Maruta-san! Please save my life!”

As for what happened afterward, Bai Yuliang couldn’t quite remember. He only recalled that day, Yuto Kirigaya and Maruta Tsuchiya left the classroom together, and not even the teacher could stop them.

Regardless of whether Yuto Kirigaya was telling the truth, Bai Yuliang could feel his overwhelming desire to live.

That evening, while eating at home, Bai Yuliang’s mother mentioned she had just bought a pot of chrysanthemums and asked him to check its quality.

Bai Yuliang glanced at it and couldn’t help but sigh.

“It looks a bit… damaged.”