I’m Really Not Trying to Be Chased by the Heroine as the Villainous Playboy! – Chapter 203

Chapter 56: Holding Hands?

In an instant, Nia’s mind was filled with scenes from a romance novel that had accompanied her through the deep night.

The inexperienced young boy and girl started off as mere friends, but their beautiful school days gradually gave rise to feelings between them.

Imagining the boy and girl’s appearance slowly morphed into that of Roy and herself.

But at that moment, a flash of crimson and pale gold broke Nia’s fantasy.

Shaking her head quickly, Nia forced a smile and said, “No, no, no! I said we’re just friends!”

Unexpectedly, Amy looked at her softly, “Whether or not you’re friends depends on what you do, you know?”

“What to do… what should I do?” Nia unconsciously asked.

“A girl just needs to show her charm, and naturally, the boy will start daydreaming.”

“Show charm?” Nia swallowed hard, a hint of anticipation flickering in her eyes.

Those involved are often confused, while the onlookers see clearly.

Just as Amy expected, even though Nia usually reacted quickly and had good social skills, when it came to her own feelings, she became awkward and blind like all the lovestruck girls in the world.

As a good best friend, it was only natural to lend her a hand!

“First, let’s start from a beautiful outfit!”

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The first day of exams soon drew to a close, and early the next morning, Roy arrived as promised at the commercial square in the northern part of Academy City to wait.

Nia wasn’t the only one thinking this way.

In the square, countless young men and women gathered, clearly all students from the Magic Academy, having survived their exams, ready to indulge and release their study pressures.

This joyful atmosphere of college vacation really made Roy nostalgic, as if he had returned to the golden week of his past life.

However, being surrounded by so many couples made Roy feel a bit out of place.

Fortunately, he didn’t have to wait too long.

As a wave of gasps floated through the crowd, Roy’s gaze was naturally drawn.

A gentle breeze came, refreshing and pleasant, as an elegant figure darted through the crowd, joyfully approaching Roy, radiating a pure and bright aura.

Perhaps not as stunning as a ruby at first glance, but like a jasmine flower in the dewy morning, it was the kind of beauty that made one unconsciously stop and hard to forget.

In fact, just her passing drew glances from all around, making many boys get a reprimand from their female companions.

“Sorry, sorry, I’m late! I hope I didn’t keep you waiting too long?” Nia said with a shy smile, playfully sticking out her tongue.

“This outfit took a little time to put together…”

Seeing the black-haired boy looking a bit dazed, Nia’s heart suddenly dropped.

This was her first time wearing such a light and airy outfit, and the very first time dressing up just for a male friend. The usually confident elven girl felt nervous at this moment, her heart racing.

Nia’s eyes dimmed a little, her tone less bright: “I don’t usually wear clothes like this. Do they… not suit me?”

Roy finally snapped back to reality and scolded with a smile, “What nonsense are you talking?”

Though he was already used to this girl’s charming cuteness, he was still mesmerized by her outfit today.

Nia wore a short dress with a white base and green patterns, the fabric light and sheer, fluttering as if it was woven from the wind.

Her shoulders were partially exposed, adding a touch of sensuality, while the loose front design gave off a breezy vibe. The skirt flared mildly from her slender waist, blooming like a flower.

Underneath, her long and straight, exquisitely curved legs were clad in white stockings, topped with light-colored little boots that complemented the stockings perfectly.

With purity and brightness infused with a hint of delicate allure, at this moment, Nia looked more graceful and stunning than ever, like a wind spirit from a fairy tale, transcending the mundane.

“If this outfit isn’t suitable, then I wonder what could be!”

“Don’t worry, on this street today, there’s probably no one more eye-catching than you.” Roy generously expressed his true thoughts.

Nia’s eyes brightened again, breaking into a joyful smile.

Roy then made a new discovery.

Her eyelashes looked like butterfly wings, longer than usual, her face bearing a hint of delicate charm, and even her lips appeared more lustrous and full than he remembered.

“You’ve even put on makeup?”

“Oh, I can’t believe you noticed! I thought men were generally oblivious to such things.”

“Are you kidding? Looking this beautiful, it’s hard not to notice.”

Nia was slightly taken aback, her smile no longer composed, replaced by a faint blush.

This only enhanced her charm.

Roy hadn’t thought too much initially, but her cute and pure appearance was hard to ignore.

He knew well that, putting the dress aside, Nia actually didn’t like makeup. After all, she preferred wilderness adventures over ballroom parties.

For her to go through such effort for a mere outing was simply unlike her.

It felt almost like…

No wait, as they say, life is full of misconceptions; he shouldn’t overthink it.

“Girls really have it tough, dressing up like this just to go out.” Roy slightly diverted his gaze, suppressing his thoughts, and pretended to sympathize.

Because of this, he missed the shy yet delighted glance Nia cast in his direction.

She murmured lightly like a gentle breeze, “After all, it’s my first time…”

First time? Hadn’t this girl frequently come to the city?

Roy felt a bit puzzled.

But before he could voice his question, Nia happily took a step forward, her dress fluttering gracefully like a pristine little flower.

“Alright, stop dawdling, let’s set off!”

Roy felt a bit helpless but didn’t mind, as he set off to catch up with the light-footed girl.

The northern commercial area was the liveliest place in the whole Academy City, filled with vendors from various countries of Veszyra, and plenty of entertainment facilities specially made for students, making it the top choice for student leisure.

As with everything, there were pros and cons; it was lively, but once holidays arrived, the crowds could feel overwhelming.

“Wow! It’s so crowded!”

As they left the square and tried to push through the crowd, Nia quickly fell behind.

The determined girl seemed set on breaking through the wall of people ahead, once again showcasing her agility as she squeezed through.

“Roy, hurry up!!”

“Wait, be careful not to get lost…”

Roy found it hard to keep up.

Before he could finish speaking, a figure flashed past Nia.

To avoid a collision, she suddenly stopped, but unsteady on her feet, she stumbled backward.

Her stylish little boots weren’t as convenient for moving as her usual hunting boots.

But just as she was about to fall to the ground, Roy lunged forward, grabbing her delicate wrist and pulling her towards him.

The jasmine flower thus fell into the boy’s embrace, luckily landing without getting dusty.

However, the distance between them had suddenly shrunk.

Their gazes met, both feeling as if they’d been burned, hastily pulling away from each other.

Nia giggled apologetically, “Thanks a lot.”

“No problem. But there are so many people; let’s not stray too far apart to avoid getting lost later.” Roy advised.

Nia’s eyes flickered with realization, suddenly seizing the opportunity.

“That’s a good point.”

“How about… holding hands?”

Looking at the outstretched small hand, Roy fell into a moment of hesitation.