Negative Social Distance

Flirtatious fox-like beauty x outwardly cold, inwardly warm, self-righteous guy

Lu Congfeng is Jiang University’s campus heartthrob, adored by women and men alike, and his sexual orientation is a mystery.

After an unexpected mishap, Ye Zixing, his number one fan, matches with Lu Congfeng's account on a gay dating app.

So the intimidating senior in his department really is gay?

*

As captain of Jiang University's basketball team, Lu Congfeng has always been frustrated by the lack of worthy opponents. His prankster roommate tells him to download an app where he can meet all sorts of basketball players. Lu Congfeng believes him.

One day, an account named "Little Leaf" sends him a private message: "Wanna meet up?"

Lu Congfeng replies: "Sure."

Lu Congfeng thinks to himself: Finally, someone wants to meet up and play basketball.

Ye Zixing is delighted: "Should we get to know each other first?"

Lu Congfeng replies: "Sure."

Lu Congfeng thinks to himself: Know your opponent and know yourself, and you can win every battle.

*

After a while, both of them decide to formally invite the other out.

Ye Zixing: "Which hotel should we meet at?"

Lu Congfeng: "Which basketball court should we meet at?"

They see each other's messages at the same time, and their chat falls silent.

Ye Zixing: "A basketball court? You're into some pretty wild stuff."

Ye Zixing: "But I like it ^_^"

Lu Congfeng: "... ?"

Lu Congfeng finally realizes something is wrong. He looks it up online and finds out...

Damn it, it's not a basketball dating app at all. It's a gay hookup app!

Lu Congfeng: "Sorry, I'm straight. This is all a misunderstanding."

Ye Zixing: "Oh~ So are you going to delete me~?"

Lu Congfeng is firm: "Yes."

Ye Zixing: [Sends a photo of a bare collarbone and open neckline.jpg]

Lu Congfeng: (swallows) I... I'll delete you in half a minute.

Ye Zixing: [Sends a photo of a pair of tempting legs.jpg]

Lu Congfeng: (swallows) ...One minute.

Ye Zixing: [Sends a photo of a slender, fair waist.jpg]

Lu Congfeng: "..."

Ye Zixing: "Hmm? Why haven't you deleted me yet~?"

Lu Congfeng: "...Keeping you doesn't take up any space."

Lu Congfeng: "But I'm not gay. There's no way I'll meet up with you."

*

Lu Congfeng notices that "Little Leaf" has been contacting him much less often on the app.

Has his charm worn off?

Then one day, he sees Ye Zixing coming and going with another guy. Furious, he grabs Ye Zixing by the wrist and says, "What? Have you moved on to someone else? You're going to meet up with him?"

Ye Zixing smiles and deliberately teases him: "That's right. You weren't interested, so I can't keep waiting around for you."

Lu Congfeng grits his teeth and kisses him hard right in front of the other guy. "Who said I wasn't interested?"

Theme: If you have a goal, be brave and pursue it. Don't leave regrets in your life.