In the early morning, the room was filled with a scorching heat, hot enough to wake a person from sleep without an alarm clock, and the electric fan in front of the pillow had already betrayed him.
"It's so stuffy, I should tell Yuzi to buy an air conditioner with Daisuke's insurance money. If this continues, I'll be steamed alive."
Nobi Hiroshi struggled to get out of bed, feeling his body soaked in sweat, sticky and uncomfortable, but not unpleasant-smelling.
He pushed open the window, trying to let some fresh air in, his eyes somewhat dull; he had been troubled by worries all night, tossing and turning, unable to sleep.
The night-long, inexplicable anxiety left his head heavy and his limbs weak.
In the kitchen, Madam Yuzi skillfully tied on her apron, gently pulled back her beautiful hair, revealing her gentle and kind face.
"What's wrong, Xiao Hong? You don't look very well."
Seeing Zheng Tai at the doorway, she gently put down the iron bowl of cold noodles she was stirring with her right hand and gracefully walked over.
Her soft hand gently stroked his neck, where some heat rash and strawberries had appeared; he didn't remember if she had planted them herself.
"Aunt Tamako, it's too hot. Let's go buy an air conditioner."
Nobi Hiroshi spoke somewhat listlessly; not only his spirit, but even his 'specialty' was listless. Usually, it should be very excited in the morning, but now there was no reaction at all.
"Okay, Auntie will go buy one this afternoon."
Yuzi dotingly stroked Hiroshi's head, led him into the bathroom, turned on the shower, and let the cold water wash over his hot body.
Madam had long been accustomed to living without air conditioning, but for Hiroshi, she was willing to make this purchase.
Her husband's pension and high insurance payout were enough to support them in living a better life.
"Mm-hmm, Aunt Tamako, hurry up, we're running out of time."
The icy water flowed over his body, bringing waves of coolness, and at the same time, restoring his usual vigor.
Nobi Hiroshi stood under the shower, watching Madam, who was buried in study at his feet, and counted down in his mind; it was almost time for school.
"Mm… Mmm mmm…"
Their closely pressed foreheads shifted, and Yuzi's difficult breathing seemed to respond to Nobi Hiroshi, then she began to work harder.
The terrifying suction seemed capable of devouring the stars.
Pfft-chu~
Before long, the brilliant galaxy was completely absorbed and enjoyed, leaving a few scattered silver threads falling from the heavens.
However, they were still firmly caught by a quick hand, ultimately unable to escape.
"Alright, hurry up and finish breakfast, then go to school." Yuzi licked the corner of her mouth, stood up, tidied herself, and walked out.
Nobi Hiroshi quickly washed up, changed into light clothes, and his haggard face once again became refreshed, thanks to his caring Madam.
"Hiroshi, wait for me. Let's go to school together today."
Nobita, who had rarely woken up early, uncomfortably ate her breakfast in small bites, obeying her mother's restrictions.
"No, it's my turn to be on duty today. I have to go to school early."
Quickly putting down his chopsticks, Nobi Hiroshi glanced fearfully at Xiong Zi next to him, then bolted out the door, afraid to stay there for another second.
"Eh, isn't it my turn to be on duty today?" Nobita, not understanding, looked at the fleeing back and scratched her chin.
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At school, there was still some time before class, and the classmates in the classroom were in an uproar.
Nobi Hiroshi, Shizuka, Tachibana, and Otome were mingling together, chatting happily, and now that special physiological revulsion was gone.
"Xiao Fu, are you ready? Nobita is coming soon."
At the front door, the fat and thin 'Haier Brothers' were at it again, a meticulously arranged trap clamped above the classroom's sliding door; pushing the door would cause it to fall, and the lucky victim would end up covered in white chalk dust.
"Almost, Gian. These three blackboard erasers are enough to make that Nobita fellow look like a fool."
Gu Chuan Xiao Fu had a sly look, withdrew his hand, and covered his sharp, crow-like mouth to snicker, not even afraid of poking his own palm.
"Good morning!"
Before long, Nobita appeared at the doorway with a smiling face, perhaps due to her new identity, she seemed more cheerful and positive.
However, this smile did not last long before a blackboard eraser fell from the sky, hitting her squarely on the head, and white chalk dust billowed out.
"Cough, cough~"
Fine dust particles entered her eyes and nose, Nobita coughed violently, her eyes started to tear up, and she was covered in white chalk dust.
"Hehehe, he really made a fool of himself."
Gian and Xiao Fu hid behind the podium, sneering and gloating as they watched the suffering Nobita.
But something seemed wrong, how... how was it a girl!!!
As the dust dissipated, the air in the classroom seemed to solidify, and everyone's gaze was fixed on Nobita (Xiong Zi).
Slightly stunned, a few girls quickly reacted and ran up, condemning Gian and Xiao Fu's inappropriate behavior.
"Gian, Xiao Fu, it's terrible for you to play such a prank on a girl."
"Xiong Zi, are you alright? You're not hurt, are you?"
Nobita, who was usually ignored, was instantly surrounded by the girl's clique, who began to express their concern.
"No, nothing."
"It just gave me a fright, that's all."
Nobita was overjoyed to receive so much attention; becoming a girl truly meant different treatment than before.
Taking off her glasses, her small, pea-like eyes streamed with tears, not knowing if it was from emotion or if the chalk dust made her want to cry.
"Ah!!!"
Gian, who was originally hiding nearby feeling guilty, suddenly felt his heart pounding fast, his two eyes wide and uneven, looking at the weeping Xiong Zi with a built-in filter, not even noticing Xiao Fu's shouts.
"Gian, why are you spacing out?"
Xiao Fu stood on tiptoe and waved his hand, receiving no response, only feeling a sudden weight on his shoulder as he was pressed to the ground along with Gian.
"I'm truly sorry!"
Gian looked up at Nobita with a serious expression, mimicking the Kunlun sect's toad style, apologizing on all fours.
"Gian, it hurts, it really hurts!"
Xiao Fu was forced to get down on the ground and mimic a toad, grimacing in pain.
"It's okay, Gian-kun, please don't do that again in the future."
Nobita wiped the dust from her glasses, smiled understandingly, resolving the awkward crisis, then swished her skirt and left.
A smug curve appeared on her hidden cheek; Gian probably wouldn't bully her anymore, things really changed with a gender swap.
"Xiong… Xiong Zi-kun…"
With a built-in filter for her retreating figure, Gian felt his heart completely fall for her, gazing foolishly at Nobita's desolate figure.
Likes small, pea-like eyes? What an inexplicable XP, it must be because of the 3.8 cm, his mind is twisted.
Didn't he see that the male classmates in the class had no interest in Xiong Zi?
Especially Nobi Hiroshi, the chilling sensation surged again, and he trembled as he pressed his forehead against Tachibana's shoulder to relieve the discomfort.
"Gian, what on earth is wrong with you?"
Xiao Fu, who had gotten up, was confused; Gian was completely different from usual.
Even if it was a girl, this ridiculous way of apologizing was too out of the ordinary.
He couldn't understand, nor could he find out.