A Niche Romance

[Both First Loves + Both Pure and Faithful + Happily Ever After + Mutual Devotion + Pure Romance, Relationship-Forward]

[Gentle, resilient koala-like girl × cheeky, sunny German Shepherd-like boy]

Shen Qingwu is the humanities goddess everyone looks up to, but in reality, she's hopeless at physics.

That is, until she becomes deskmates with Lu Yanbai, a top science student.

At first, she greets him politely with a nod: “Hello. Please take care of me.”

A month later, he sees that all her other grades are near the top of the class, while her score of 48 in physics stands out like a sore thumb. “Hey, your subject imbalance… is pretty unique, huh?”

Later, Lu Yanbai launches his “dad-style tutoring” plan: explaining problems, bringing snacks, and keeping admirers away. His service is so attentive, it's practically VIP.

His buddies can't take it anymore: “Lu Yanbai, why don't you just tattoo ‘I like her’ on your face already?”

Lu Yanbai raises an eyebrow. “I'm just helping someone out. Get it?”

Then one day after school

The humanities goddess tugs on his uniform sleeve, her voice soft and sweet as she says, “Could you explain this problem one more time?”

Lu Yanbai's ears turn red, but he puts on a gruff voice. “Shen Qingwu, why are you acting so cute… Give it here. I'll explain it one last time!”

Everyone: ???

Wasn't this supposed to be an act of kindness? Lu Yanbai, does your face hurt yet?