A girl with long pink hair and a fiery figure called out to Bai Lan.
"Honami Ichinose?"
98. Honami Ichinose VS Horikita Suzune
"Honami Ichinose?"
After seeing who had called out to him, Bai Lan instinctively called her by name based on his memories.
"Come to think of it, the last time we spoke was at the entrance guidance session. It's been so long that I thought you might not remember me anymore, Bai. I never expected you to still remember my name. I'm truly touched and honored." Ichinose smiled as she spoke.
Bai Lan said, "It's not because I have an especially good memory. Mainly, your presence is just too strong. Those people in my class often talk about your name and what you're like right in my ear. I couldn't forget you even if I wanted to."
"Is that so? I wonder how they talk about me. And what kind of impression do I make on you, Bai?" Ichinose continued along the thread of the conversation.
Bai Lan said, "The people in my class aren't very tactful, so it's probably better not to say."
"Huh? All right. I think I understand..." Ichinose immediately got it.
It was because of Bai Lan's direct, conversation-killing way of speaking.
Even Ichinose, who was skilled at socializing, couldn't find a topic to continue the conversation for a moment.
After killing the conversation, Bai Lan naturally took a step forward and prepared to leave.
Seeing that Bai Lan was about to go, Ichinose stopped thinking about how to phrase things socially and directly called out to him. "Wait, Bai."
Bai Lan said, "What is it?"
"Actually..." After hesitating briefly, Ichinose finally got straight to the point. "Actually, meeting you here wasn't a coincidence."
Bai Lan nodded, his face showing no trace of surprise.