"Ding, the Dimensional Gate has finished charging. Do you want to anchor the world coordinates?"
"Ding, anchoring world coordinates..."
"Ding, successfully anchored world coordinates! According to the Host's memory, the current world is 'Maid Sama!'. Does the Host wish to begin the Crossing?"
"NO!"
Zhong Chen, huddled in his blanket, looked at the latest world anchored by the Dimensional Gate, his face filled with a strange expression.
This was the first ordinary romance anime with no special abilities whatsoever.
Some might argue, "Isn't Binchotan the same?"
It's different. The world of Binchotan was warm but with an underlying sense of oppression.
However, 'Maid Sama!', if you only watch the anime, is a pure romance.
There are no oppressive elements present.
The plot revolves around Misaki Ayuzawa, a second-year student in class 1 at Seika High School, who is the school's first female Student Council President.
Because Seika High School was originally an all-boys school, and although it became co-ed, boys still made up the vast majority, leaving girls with no standing.
To protect the girls, Misaki constantly fought against the unruly boys with abilities in both academics and martial arts that were no less than theirs.
Also, because her father disappeared after leaving behind debts, her family's life was quite tight.
So she worked part-time at a maid cafe, but this secret was discovered by the male lead, Takumi Usui.
What followed was a series of stories where the two constantly outwitted each other and eventually became lovers.
"System, I don't have any regrets about this anime, do I?"
"Host, you've always been in various fights and killings. Aren't you tired of it?"
"It seems I really am a bit..."
"So there you go. Go and experience the romantic atmosphere of a youthful campus, and also cleanse your Host's dirty soul!"
"I swear, your soul is dirty! Your whole family is dirty!!!"
"Heh heh... you're getting agitated."
"I!@#$"
"..."
Time, like Zhong Chen's integrity, disappeared in an instant, and a week passed in a blink of an eye.
With the Academy City festival approaching, Zhong Chen, who had been hiding in his blanket every day, was finally dragged out by Sakuya.
"Hey, hey, hey! Sakuya, I can walk by myself! I haven't even put on my clothes yet!"
Wearing his dinosaur pajamas, Zhong Chen flailed his limbs, trying to break free from Sakuya's grip.
"Master, Chairwoman Shizu has sent people to look for you many times, but each time they were told you refused to return."
"This time, I'm afraid you have no choice."
Sakuya, without looking back, dragged Zhong Chen by the dinosaur head of his pajamas and walked out of the room.
"No!!!"
Today, Lord Chen's return rate was as high as three hundred percent. Lord Chen, wearing Q-version dinosaur pajamas, felt like dying at this moment.
Everyone on the street stopped what they were doing, staring intently at Zhong Chen, who was covering his face with his hands, without blinking.
Two intelligence agents from the General Intelligence Bureau, who were setting up a stall by the roadside, saw this scene and whispered to each other.
"Who is that being dragged?"
"Why do you ask? Who else could be dragged like that by Lord Sakuya besides Lord Chen?"
"You're right. An ordinary person wouldn't have the privilege of being dragged by Lord Sakuya."
"No, my dignity, the dignity of the Commercial Street Overlord, is about to completely fall today."
Sakuya heard Zhong Chen muttering behind her and mercilessly said:
"Your dignity was lost long ago, and besides, 'Commercial Street Overlord' is not a title worth praising."
"Wuwuwu..."
Boom boom boom... Fireworks continuously lit up the sky of the Monster Country Federation's Academy City, and various colorful ribbons swayed with the breeze.
The entire city was bathed in vibrant colors. In light of such a grand festival, the entire Monster Country Federation, with the exception of some poor souls who had to be on duty, was given seven days off.
At this moment, a huge holographic projection in the sky was broadcasting the opening ceremony of the festival.
On the podium, Chairwoman Shizu sat in the central main seat, while Zhong Chen sat behind a table with a 'Director' plaque.
Several other idle people from the The Idle Organization were also seated.
"Everyone, today marks the first anniversary of the Academy City's establishment. Here, I would like to thank all the Headmasters, teachers, and students for their hard work."
"As Chairwoman, I am very pleased to see the children growing up happily here."
"But I want to thank His Majesty Rimuru and His Royal Highness Zhong Chen even more."
"Without them, Academy City would not exist. Thank you."
After Shizu finished speaking, she looked at both sides with a gentle expression.
"Oh, you're making me blush."
"Yes, Jing Jiejie, you're making us blush."
The two of them, looking at Shizu who was sincerely thanking them, scratched their heads in unison, looking embarrassed.
"Heh heh, no matter what, I am truly grateful to you."
"Now, let the Emperor of the Monster Country Federation, Rimuru Tempest, speak!"
Clap clap clap clap... As the microphone was placed in front of Rimuru, enthusiastic applause erupted across the country.
"Heh heh... I'll just say one thing! The festival officially begins!!!"
As soon as Rimuru finished speaking, Zhong Chen stood up in a fit of anger, pointing at her and shouting loudly:
"What! You said that, how am I supposed to say a few words now!!!"
"What!!!"
"You still want to say a few words!!!"
"Milim, Veldora, quickly, take A Chen down."
In fact, without Rimuru's prompting, the two had already stood up and approached Zhong Chen. Each took one of his arms and dragged him off the podium.
"I'll be back!!!"
This scene was successfully broadcast to the national audience, and Saten Ruiko and others, who were invited to the Monster Country Federation, couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Hahaha, I didn't expect Teacher Zhong Chen to be dragged away."
"But well done! I really don't want to experience Teacher Zhong Chen's 'say a few words' again."
Saten Ruiko recalled Teacher Zhong Chen's "say a few words" on their first day with him as their homeroom teacher, and even now, remembering it, her face showed lingering fear.
"Teacher Zhong Chen has such a good personality; he's not even angry about being dragged away."
Haruue Erii looked at Zhong Chen, who was struggling but not angry, and spoke with admiration.
"Haruue, I heard that the two who dragged him away belong to the same organization as Teacher Zhong Chen."
"What was that organization called again..."
Just as Misaka Mikoto couldn't remember, a slightly cool voice came from the side.
"The Idle Organization."
"Right, that's the organization. I can't believe the Monster Country Federation has such a strange organization."
Misaka Mikoto suddenly understood, hitting the palm of her left hand, then turned to look at the girl who had just spoken.
"Um, excuse me, who are you?"
"Heh heh, my name is Sona Sitri, and I am the Student Council President of Kuoh Academy."
Sona Sitri pushed up her glasses and introduced herself with a smile.
"Student Council President! How amazing!"
"Heh heh, it's nothing amazing. This must be your first time in Academy City, right?"
"Yes, I didn't expect this Academy City's Chairwoman to look so gentle, unlike ours..."
Saten Ruiko stopped there and didn't continue.
"I see, I know your background..."