NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 15 - Yandere??
Soft, plush, round…
Su Yu never imagined something in this world could feel so tender, like jelly.
After leaving that fragrant embrace, a faint pang of loss crept into his heart.
“Su Yu, I missed you so much. How’ve you been these past few days?”
Gu Yanran gazed at the shy, beautiful young man before her, her crimson eyes brimming with deep affection. It’d only been a few days, but to her, it felt like years.
Su Yu took a deep breath, stepping back to put some distance between them.
He’d meant to lay things out with her, but she’d caught him off guard.
Were they this close?
Men and women shouldn’t touch so freely—random hugging was illegal. A woman like that could be branded a pervert and hauled off to jail.
Frowning, he recalled his childhood sweetheart being close, sure—but this close?
Forcing his eyes off her curves, he said, “I’m fine. How about you, Yanran?”
Gu Yanran pouted, voice tinged with grievance. “Of course I’m not fine! I missed you so much I couldn’t eat or sleep!”
A day apart felt like three autumns—days apart, and she was dying inside.
She drank in the sight of him greedily—snow-white skin, soft black hair, dewy eyes…
She ached to pull him into her arms, hear his cute little noises, leave her mark on his delicate frame…
Wanted, wanted, desperately wanted…!!
To Gu Yanran, he was a beauty beyond all worldly things.
And…
A strange glint flickered in her crimson eyes.
In her mind, Su Yu was pure, flawless—a snow lotus on a sacred peak, to be admired from afar, untouchable.
Her hugs never stirred him before—too familiar, perhaps, his heart immune.
But that flash of intensity just now…
A captivating smile curled her lips. Something was different. His eyes kept darting to her heavy chest.
Had the white lotus bloomed pink?
Even changed, he was still enchanting.
A pure heart, a pure soul—nothing like the vulgar, nauseating rabble.
Truly, in this world, who else but her Su Yu was so spotless, so innocent?
She didn’t know why, but no doubt, this was thrilling.
Su Yu squirmed under her invasive stare.
“Uh… d-don’t… don’t do that…”
Was his childhood sweetheart this forward? Or was this world just that open?
Her boldness left him flustered, his brain short-circuiting.
But he had to focus—he was here to clear things up, not flirt.
“Listen, I’ve got something to say.”
Looking at his lovesick childhood sweetheart, her gaze burning, Su Yu groaned inwardly.
The saying was spot-on: the dry died of drought, the flooded drowned.
Back then, he’d gone years without even holding a girl’s hand. Now, days after transmigrating, he was surrounded by beauties!
“What is it, Su Yu? I’m all ears.” Gu Yanran took his soft hand, leading him to a stone table under the courtyard’s cherry tree.
Whoa, whoa, whoa?! Holding hands?!
His cheeks blazed, struggling to pull free but failing. “Y-Yanran… can you let go? I’m not used to this…”
It felt nothing like holding his sister’s hand. This was dangerous—very dangerous—though he couldn’t quite name why.
“Oh, sorry, did I hurt you?” Gu Yanran’s face softened with regret.
They’d always been close, but she’d never been this bold. Seeing his heart tint pink, she couldn’t help pushing further.
Su Yu forced a smile. “N-No… it’s fine.”
“Good.”
Gu Yanran beamed, overjoyed.
That little test confirmed it—Su Yu was waking up.
Sure, he liked her, even agreed to run away together, but she’d always worried.
His affection had been faint, like still water. She’d fretted over it, but now…
Her fingers brushed his tender palm, her chest subtly bared for him…
That racing heartbeat—Su Yu really did…
“Eek—!”
Her searing gaze startled him, hot enough to burn.
His face flushed red as a steamed crab, worried he might faint from overheating.
But soon, he steadied himself. His cheeks stayed pink, but he could manage.
Why was she staring like that?!
Annoyance flared, but he remembered his purpose. Clearing his throat, he said, “I wanted to talk about running away. Honestly, these past two days, I’ve been thinking we should—”
He stopped mid-sentence. The smile vanished from her face, her eyes chilling. She lowered her head, shadows hiding her expression.
Su Yu jolted, panic rising. The stone seat felt like needles under him.
What was this? Too blunt?
Wait—he hadn’t said anything yet, had he?
Racking his brain over every word, he hadn’t hinted at backing out.
“Yanran, what’s wrong?” he asked nervously.
Gu Yanran slowly raised her head. Her crimson eyes were unfocused, a near-tangible dark aura swirling behind her.
“Su Yu… what… were you about to say…?”
Hey, hey, hey… this vibe was way off!!
Cold sweat soaked his back.
Wasn’t Gu Yanran a sweet, simple girl? His memories painted her as just and kind.
But now, she looked every bit a yandere!
His heart sank. This transmigration was too hard.
System wouldn’t activate, body was useless, marriage he couldn’t refuse, and now a maybe-yandere childhood sweetheart—he wanted to spit blood.
Forcing a shaky smile, he stammered, “I-I didn’t say anything…”