They had the same face, but now he made her feel much closer, much more appealing.

"I have a bolder idea," Dubian Che turned his head and looked at her, "want to hear it?"

"Let's hear it," Kiyono Lin turned her attention back to the front.

The steep slope was the same one from the start of high school, even the timing of the cherry blossoms withering and the place where the petals piled up remained unchanged.

But what was she doing on this day a year ago, on April 5th?

She wasn't used to the long uphill climb back then, gasping for breath with each step.

That time, Dubian Che was probably among the groups of boys, laughing and playfighting as they passed by her.

Based on their first conversation, when he walked past her, he probably didn't care, not stealing glances at her like the other boys did.

And herself – she didn't notice boys, or girls, or any human being for that matter.

A year later, today, the two walked together, the uphill road now familiar, no longer a tedious journey.

"Of course, it's to worship you like a deity." Dubian Che's voice came from beside her.

"Your actual bold idea isn't this, is it?" Kiyono Lin confidently replied.

"So what do you think my bold idea is?"

"You know very well."

"I have no idea."

Almost at the school gate, Kiyono Lin said, "Lies."

The first lesson on Wednesday was modern literature, and "Xiaoquan Aonai" managed to fall asleep within minutes of arriving.

Kiyono Lin watched as "Dubian Che's" head dipped little by little, then, after a while, lifted again as he pretended to stretch his neck and turn, winking his right eye at her – by that time, he was back to being Dubian Che.

Kiyono Lin watched his eyes without blinking, her gaze indifferent.

Waiting until Dubian Che gave up for lack of interest and turned back around, she lowered her head to take notes, a slight smile forming on her face.

This was probably what those who fantasized about being in the same class with someone were expecting.

After receiving a (self-perceived) cold look from Kiyono Lin, expressing "I like you too," Dubian Che picked up the newly bought mechanical pencil and began writing something in his notebook.

...

"Xiaoquan Aonai" mumbled as she woke up.

Sleeping during the day and waking up at night, what kind of life was this?

Gathering her spirits, she looked up at the blackboard, then down at her desk.

"Huh?"

There was a new message for her on her notes.

[16-year-old Xiaoquan Aonai:

Welcome to the future.]

A letter from Dubian Che?

"Xiaoquan Aonai" read on.

[Having someone take over your body isn't a fun experience, but being able to display my differences so unabashedly, and to become similar to the cold, ungentle, and critical Kiyono, I have to thank you.]

Abashedly displaying differences? Was this person inherently problematic?

And besides, you call Kiyono Lin cold, ungentle, and critical, while Kiyono Lin says you're shameless, cunning, and sly – what are you two performing, a married couple's comic dialogue?

[That being said, I myself don't really care about the body switch anymore, but I must admit, even with all my affection, my K-san can hardly be said to have a great temperament.]

[But she's super cute, though. She looks delicate, but she's comfortable to hold, and every day, I want to hug her three times.]

It seems like he loves his girlfriend... then you might as well be faithful!

Also, mentioning how many times you hug a day is not something you have to write down!

[Back to the main point.]

Please, get to the point.

[My Meiji, she's competitive (towards Kiyono), possessive about controlling others (especially me).]

[So, for your future self, the 25-year-old Xiaoquan Aonai, my favorite Mr. Xiaoquan, I have a few modest requests regarding your use of my body.]

Requests? "Xiaoquan Aonai" continued reading.

[1. Aside from Kiyono Lin, Jiutiao Meijie, and Mayi Asuka, don't smile at anyone else;]

Agreed, have seen the impact already.

[2. Don't touch guys, and even less so girls;]

I have no desire to touch guys, won't touch girls either – except for my future self.

[3. Don't bathe me;]

Who would want to bathe you! Do it yourself, kiddo!

[4. Go easy on the physical activities.]

Why? Heart condition? Or some other unavoidable reason?

[While these are modest requests, please try your best to meet them.]

[As long as you manage to adhere to points one, two, and three, even if Meiji finds out, I'll have a way to resolve it without her raising a hand against Little Koizumi teacher, although the process might be painful and trying.]

Who's in pain? Who's suffering? Please clarify.

[Finally, now that you've come to Tokyo, to the future, please enjoy yourself to the fullest.]

You don't have to tell me; I'd do it anyway.

[From Monday to Friday, experience the life in a prestigious Tokyo private school.]

[If you run into trouble, seek Kiyono Lin, and if it gets too much, just sleep and let me handle it.]

Ditto.

[However, I don't mean to boast, but there really isn't anyone worth mentioning in Goda who would dare cause me trouble.]

That impressive?

[Apart from Kiyono, Jiutiao Mei, and Mr. Xiaoquan.]

It's okay for Kiyono Lin and Jiutiao Meijie, but listing me alongside them could lead to misunderstandings!

"Xiaoquan Aonai" started to doubt her future self.

Constantly claiming it's just a teacher's fondness for a student, could something be hidden? Surely not another lover?

Aonai, you better not turn out to be that kind of woman!

Better to just avoid Tokyo altogether.

[At night, you can explore various parts of Tokyo, sample all sorts of foods.]

[On Saturday and Sunday, how about going out and about with your future self?]

Great idea! And I can spend my own money!

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