I Can Hear Everyone’s Thoughts Except My Rival’s

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At the Esper Academy, Chen Qingzhuo is the most mysterious person around.

He awakened an ability that was notoriously hard to improve, and it was only [D-Rank: Observation: Enhanced Eyesight]. So how could he lead Class Seven to a draw against Class One?

He seemed to sleep all day, yet somehow always noticed when any of his classmates needed help, and handled every student-council task impeccably.

His expression was always calm and his smile unruffled, so why did the young master of Class One always seem to have it in for him?

Wait, you say Lu Hongchuan comes over all fired up, then leaves with the tips of his ears bright red?

Oh, that's perfectly normal too. His classmates struggled to hide their grins as they quietly told the new students:

Congratulations, you've stumbled upon the hottest ship in the whole school!!!

New student: ?

Chen Qingzhuo awakened two abilities.

Besides the Observation-type ability that was supposedly difficult to develop, he also had [?-Rank: Detection: Mind Reading], which nobody else knew about. Together, the two abilities meant that every move his opponents planned was already "within his expectations."

Under Chen Qingzhuo's leadership, many abilities once dismissed as useless proved remarkably effective. Class Seven's reputation went from [A Class Full of Good-for-Nothings] to [A Class Full of Hidden Talent].

But his mind-reading ability had one blind spot:

He could never read the thoughts of his archenemy, Lu Hongchuan.

Even so, other people's inner thoughts gradually helped him read between the lines.

Theory classroom.

Desk mate, scrolling on their phone: Aaaah, who made a video edit of the replay from our class mixer match the other day?! Chen-Lu forever!!

Hallway after morning class.

Class One monitor, carrying a stack of tests: Hahahaha, Lu Shen got a perfect score too! Amazing, now he's tied for first with Zhuo Shen from Class Seven. Their names will be side by side on the results sheet again~

Department meeting room.

Freshman committee member, taking publicity photos: I can't believe how lucky I am to have joined both departments. The two department heads are wearing the same sneakers!!

Chen Qingzhuo looked at his archenemy, leaning against the wall with his arms crossed. His expression stayed calm, but inwardly he was stunned.

Who was the one who invited them to the class mixer match?

Who was the one who took the day off, then came back to take the exam anyway?

Who was the one who insisted they wear their new sneakers to a one-on-one match?

Seriously, man?

Many years later, the two top Espers of a new generation announced their engagement. The school invited them back to give a talk, and afterward the two received a question from an eager gossip.

Freshman: Hello, seniors. What's the biggest challenge two top Espers have to overcome when they get together?

Chen Qingzhuo pondered for a moment. "Honestly, there weren't many challenges. If I had to name one, it would be how long it took me to realize he had feelings for me."

Lu Hongchuan, seated beside him, gave a scoffing laugh and stretched an arm around Chen Qingzhuo's shoulders. He looked both exasperated and a little proud, even boastful.

"That's right. Three days later, he was my boyfriend."

① [Calm, Flirtatious, Scheming Top x Short-Tempered, Sharp-Tongued Tsundere Bottom], top stays top, no switching

An emotionally stable, exceptionally unflappable honor student & an aloof, arrogant young master from a wealthy family, who only gets put in his place in front of the top

② They trade barbs and play tricks on each other at school, but join forces against everyone else. They're not the type to try to destroy one another. They're silly sweethearts who bicker over little things and admire each other.

③ Modern Esper academy, lighthearted, sweet, and satisfying, with the whole school shipping them

Theme: Campus romances are adorably sweet