Chapter 1262 Avoidance
In the lounge, the discussion about "Teacher Zijing's ideal marriage partner" not only did not subside, but instead intensified with the "assistance" of Rosalia and Lilia.
"Xilin? That always-angry, sharp-tongued girl?" Rosalia put her hands on her hips and looked at Lilia with a 'what are you looking at?' expression. "Besides being cute, how is she suitable to be the heroine? She must be someone like Sakura-san, handsome, gentle, and someone who can make delicious rice balls!"
Lilia deadpanned, "From what I've observed, Ying-jie is very gentle with everyone and lacks possessiveness, which doesn't fit the romantic novel setting where the heroine needs to be special to the hero. And while Xilin may have a bad attitude, she's different with Zijing-sensei, often displaying a tsundere streak."
"So, is that so?" Rosalia widened her eyes.
"You two..." Amethyst felt a dull pain in her forehead as she watched the twins arguing in front of her. "Could you please not analyze this kind of problem so seriously? And, Kosmo, don't just stand there and watch!"
He looked helplessly at the instigator, only to find that Kosmo had reopened the electronic terminal at some point, his fingers rapidly tapping on the virtual keyboard, his eyes focused, and he was muttering:
"'Tsundere attributes'... 'emotional expression difficulties'... 'special attention'... 'interaction frequency and plot development'... I see. Analyzing from the perspective of character attributes and dramatic conflict... makes sense..."
He seemed completely immersed in his own creative world, and regarded the twins' seemingly nonsensical arguments as a valuable source of inspiration.
"Hey! Brother Kosmo!" Rosalia noticed his state and immediately changed her focus, leaning over and pointing at the screen. "Who did you write about? Did you write me and Lilia in there? We can be assisting characters! The kind of reliable partner who gives crucial advice when the protagonist is lost!"
Lilia also quietly approached and added, "Or as a vulnerable character who needs to be protected, it can trigger the male protagonist's protective desire and the plot of being a hero saving the beauty."
"Aren't your two roles a bit contradictory..." Zijing couldn't help but complain.
Kosmo actually stopped typing and thought seriously: "Reliable partner...weak character...well, the identity of twins itself is dramatic. They can be designed into a combination that is noisy on the surface but has a deep bond in reality. It can play a role in adjusting the atmosphere and promoting key plots in the plot..." He muttered to himself and began to write furiously again.
"Look, look! Brother Kosmo thinks we are useful!" Rosalia raised her chin proudly towards Amethyst.
Zijing looked at the three people who seemed to have found their soulmates, and suddenly felt a little out of place in this room.
"So, back to the original question," Lilia brought the topic back, her blue eyes focused on Zijing again. "Teacher, please eliminate any distractions and answer based on your own feelings: Without any external pressure, who is the first person that comes to your mind as a marriage partner?"
In an instant, Kosmo stopped typing, Rosalia closed her mouth, and three pairs of eyes stared at Amethyst.
The pressure is greater than ever.
Zijing opened his mouth, feeling the name swirling around his tongue again, but his strong desire to survive forced him to suppress it again. He took a deep breath and tried to use rational analysis to get away with it:
"This question...can't be concluded so simply. There are many factors to consider when getting married, such as personality compatibility, shared aspirations, and comfort in daily interactions..."
"The teacher is avoiding the core issue again." Lilia hit the nail on the head.
"Is this the cunning of adults?" Rosalia tilted her head.
Kosmo pondered, "...'Indecisiveness' and 'avoidant personality' are also effective settings for increasing plot tension and character realism..."
Amethyst: “…” He felt that Kosmo’s novel was not even finished yet, but his own reputation would be damaged first.
Just when Zijing was about to be overwhelmed and was considering whether to find an excuse to escape, there was a gentle knock on the door of the lounge.
"Boom boom boom——"
The discussion in the room came to an abrupt halt.
The four of them simultaneously looked towards the door, their expressions varying. Amethyst's relief was mixed with renewed nervousness, Kosmo's displeasure at having his inspiration interrupted, and Rosalia and Lilia's pure curiosity.
"Please come in." Amethyst tried to make her voice sound normal.
The door was pushed open and a girl wearing red-framed glasses walked in.
It was Fu Hua. She held a document in her hand, her eyes calmly scanning the four people in the room.
"Zijing... Teacher, I need your confirmation regarding the arrangement plan for next week's actual combat drill." She explained her purpose succinctly, as if she was unaware of the subtle atmosphere in the room before.
"Oh, okay." Zijing immediately stood up and went to greet him with gratitude. Fu Hua's arrival was like saving him from a dire situation.
However, just as Zijing took the document and looked down, he didn't notice that Kosmo behind him looked at Fu Hua's tall figure, his eyes suddenly lit up, his fingers moved quickly on the terminal again, and he muttered in a very low voice:
"...A new character appears! 'A disciplined, dedicated, and reliable student'...who frequently interacts with the protagonist, showing hidden concern and chemistry...a potential development path full of contrasting cuteness...this...seems like a good idea..."
Rosalia and Lilia glanced at each other, communicating silently with their eyes:
(“It’s the squad leader…”)
(“Serious and earnest types are usually the hidden talents that emerge later in romance novels…”)
(“It feels like the competition is getting more and more intense…”)
Fu Hua seemed to sense several burning gazes behind her, and tilted her head slightly with some confusion, but all she saw was Zijing's profile as she looked at the document seriously, and... Kosmo's expression suddenly became extremely focused and excited?
She blinked in confusion and decided to ignore this anomaly.
As Zijing looked at the documents, she prayed silently in her heart: This ridiculous discussion about his "lifelong event" should end here!
As for who will ultimately become the heroine of Kosmo's novel... it seems this is destined to be a long and risky creative process. At least at this moment, our "hero" Zijing just wants to safely complete the actual combat plan at hand.
