The Fourth Period Is Modern Chinese (Continued)

We read the mood, took our cues, and watched in step as he and she left.

As for me, I stayed in my new refuge, one that suited my own style.

He and she left first, and the rest of us also left the clubroom for the café we had been talking about. For now, that café would be my refuge for the day.

The café Iroha recommended really was stylish, with the feeling of a place that kept up with the latest trends.

But since it was not located beside a busy main road, the place had a peaceful atmosphere. There were not many customers either; perhaps plenty of people still did not know it existed. It was the sort of place where you could leisurely enjoy a quiet moment.

The interior and exterior both followed a wooden theme, giving it a warm feel that was perfect for chatting after school.

And since it was now that period between spring and summer, the occasional breeze passing through the outdoor seating area felt really nice.

Not all the seats in the outdoor area were ordinary chairs; there were also those fabric camping chairs... I did not know the technical term, but they were camping chairs! People who liked outdoor activities would probably love this place. In one corner of the wood-themed outdoor area, there was even firewood piled up for a bonfire, which really added to the atmosphere.

Come to think of it.

Even though he seemed like someone who did not like outdoor activities at all, I did not think he disliked things like bonfires or camping. After all, he had once piled the wood for a bonfire ridiculously high. He probably did not dislike fireworks either, as long as there were not too many people around. He had