How Could a Bookworm Possibly Be a Hopeless Romantic?

1.

Ever since he was a child, countless people had pursued Yu Mianjin, and he was sick of it.

So when he started college and his new roommate, a stern and handsome guy who was 189 centimeters tall and had an IQ of 190, began making all sorts of overtures, Yu Mianjin brushed him off.

Yu Mianjin: Do you really think I’d fall for such childish tricks?

But gradually, he realized something was off.

For a group project, the other guy booked a study room at a coffee shop off campus.

Yu Mianjin: Nice try. He wants to take me on a date.

But the other guy stayed focused on the project from start to finish and didn’t say a single word unrelated to their work.

At the mall’s haunted house, the other guy went with him.

Yu Mianjin: Heh, he wants to get close to me.

But the other guy stayed perfectly calm the whole time and never touched him once.

They went on a trip and ended up sharing a room. It even had a king-sized bed.

Yu Mianjin: He’s up to no good.

But the other guy put three huge pillows right down the middle, drawing a clear line between their sides.

Yu Mianjin: ?

2.

He Que was a bookworm. Ever since childhood, he’d been certain he would devote himself to his ideals. Love and romance were things he wanted no part of.

He was convinced he couldn’t be tempted by good looks, much less become lovesick, until he started college and met his roommate.

The moment He Que saw him, he felt this was a trial sent by Heaven. To truly pass the trial, he had to face temptation without losing his composure.

So...

When they went out to eat, he took the seat beside him.

When his roommate wanted shrimp, he coolly peeled a whole bowl for him.

When his roommate came out with wet hair, he offered to dry it for him.

When his roommate sprained his ankle, he offered to massage it every day.

He believed he’d soon overcome this trial.

But one day, his handsome roommate lifted his lashes and asked, “Do you want to date me?”

He Que was silent for a long time. “Okay.”

Yu Mianjin: I knew he liked me!

He Que: Oh no. I think I’m becoming lovesick.

Yu Mianjin (bottom) x He Que (top)

Theme: Love