Macho Man Doesn't want a Slice-of-Life

Chapter 614 614: Enrollment Turbulence

"So this is the uniform of Shuchiin Academy?"

Reika wore the black dress uniform, frowning slightly.

"It's nothing like the uniforms in the anime."

"You watched that kind of anime?"

"A school romance series. The girls there all wore sailor uniforms."

"Normal Japanese high schools usually have sailor uniforms… but Shuchiin is a noble school, so the uniforms naturally differ," Hayasaka explained.

"Eh…"

"Don't look disappointed. Daily life will be similar to normal schools," Hayasaka added. "Just not like the anime."

During this brief interaction, Hayasaka realized Rinji's sister was unexpectedly naive—lacking common sense.

This time, Reika was attending school in place of Rinji, and Hayasaka thought she should keep an eye on her.

Reika was genuinely very easy to trick.

"By the way, my foolish brother—"

"Please drop the 'foolish' part," Rinji, washing up, said. "What is it?"

"I'm going to school using your name, right? Wearing a girl's uniform—is that okay?"

Hearing her wish to experience school life, Rinji agreed—she would use "Takamine Rinji" as her identity.

"Because you're a girl already."

"Mm, facts," Reika smiled.

Hayasaka: "…"

She knew that after Ishigami and Tsubame started dating, Rinji needed to fulfill the bet with Kaguya by cross-dressing at school.

Since Reika wanted the school experience, Rinji let her take his place—avoiding wearing the girl uniform himself. It was a win-win.

"Since it's a noble school, there must be a proper greeting method."

Reika adjusted her dress, slightly stepped back with her left foot, and inclined politely.

"Greetings."

Seeing Reika exude elegance, Hayasaka thought she really looked like a noble lady.

'No, she's Rinji's sister; of a prominent family—makes sense.'

"Right, Ai?"

"Shuchiin is a noble school, but students are basically like normal Japanese high schoolers. Normal greetings are fine," Hayasaka said. "Since you're taking Rinji's place, his usual social interactions…"

"I know~"

"Good. Now your identity is your brother disguised as a girl. Got it?"

"Oh~"

"Okay, let's go to school together."

Hayasaka glanced back at Rinji sprawled on the sofa as she spoke.

"Then, Rinji, I'll be going to school with your sister. If any problem arises, I'll message you."

"Understood. I'll get there immediately if anything happens."

And so, Reika's day of experiencing school life began.

---

"Look over there."

"So beautiful…"

"Do we have a student like that? If so, we should have noticed before."

"A transfer student?"

"She looks familiar."

Inside the school gate, students preparing to enter the school all turned their heads.

What they saw was the blonde girl, Reika.

Her elegant hands held her bag, and she wore the same black school uniform as the other girls.

As she stepped into the campus, it felt as if a gentle breeze followed her, swirling fallen petals around her.

Perhaps it was her breathtaking beauty and graceful steps that made the surrounding students momentarily stunned, taking some time to react.

Hayasaka followed about ten meters behind, deliberately keeping her distance to remain inconspicuous.

'No wonder she's Rinji's sister… the stir caused just by entering school is catastrophic.'

Reika's crimson eyes swept around casually, lingering briefly on a boy.

The boy stiffened as if frozen, watching her approach, barely able to breathe.

"Excuse me, Npc."

Her soft voice made him tremble, his heartbeat racing.

"…Eh? Is… something wrong?"

"How do I get to Year 1, Class B?"

"Year 1, Class B… please follow me," the boy whispered, quickly turning.

"Thank you," Reika said with a smile.

The simple thanks made the boy's face turn even redder.

Behind her, Hayasaka covered her face, unable to contain her reaction.

It seemed that within a day, the school would become quite lively.

---

Led by the boy, Reika arrived at the door of Year 1, Class B. The boy quickly escaped from her side, fearing he might faint from his racing heartbeat. He only regretted not asking her name after he left.

Entering the classroom, all students instantly stopped and stared at Reika.

She, however, ignored everyone else, focusing her gaze on Ishigami, who was sitting and reading.

'This must be my brother's good friend, Ishigami. Better greet him first~'

With that in mind, she approached and placed a hand on his shoulder from behind.

"Good morning, Ishigami."

"Huh?"

Startled, Ishigami jolted and turned to see Reika smiling at him.

"Y-You are…?"

"It's me~"

"…Ah, I see. Rinji."

After a brief pause, Ishigami immediately recognized her. Considering Rinji's bet with Kaguya, he instinctively treated the girl as Rinji in female disguise.

"Seems like you recognized me."

"Hahaha, Rinji, you still look as beautiful as ever," Ishigami relaxed.

The surrounding students, hearing that the girl was Rinji, came out of their daze.

"So it's Rinji-san."

"Such a stunning look."

"By the way, why is he wearing female clothes to school?"