What's Wrong with Adding Me to All These Omni-Anime Geniuses?
In other words, she must have something to tell him.
"Um, there's something I need to tell you." Seeing that he didn't blame her, Aoyama Nanami breathed a sigh of relief.
"Um."
"Miss Wangzhong came again this afternoon, but she didn't see you."
"... Again?" After a moment of silence, Sakurakoji Talent's double eyelids twitched, and his lips and tongue felt dry.
"Well, I think she came straight from school and stayed until evening, so I prepared some snacks for her dinner..."
"..." He walked to the porthole and looked down at the vast expanse of city lights stretching to the horizon, feeling a heavy weight in his heart.
Too much love can really drown a person.
The question is, does Ouka Mai count as a girl with a sex preference?
Emotionally, it definitely counts, right? But in terms of tolerance and forbearance, it doesn't seem so?
Even if she were to be cheated on a few times, it seems she could forgive herself?
Hmm, that's a problem.
It's not a question of whether or not to put a hat on her, but how many hats to put on her! You dared to force a kiss on me!
You probably didn't tell her where I went, did you?
"No, she went home by herself after dinner."
"That's good..." He breathed a sigh of relief, then suddenly his expression changed. "Where did you entertain her?"
"Hmm? It's the studio downstairs, what's wrong?"
"No, it's nothing, it's perfect." He murmured, then turned and instructed, "Remember! Don't let her into my room when I'm not around!"
"That's why... ah..." She trailed off, a complex look of understanding in her eyes, "I understand."
"Maki you don't look at me like that. Okay, I got it." Sakurakoji Talent sighed. "Next time she comes, just let me know by phone. You don't need to wait this late."
"Understood. Then, Young Master, shall I return?"
"Okay, goodnight~"
"Goodnight." Aoyama Nanami pursed her lips, gave him a deep look, and gently turned to leave.
Watching her departing figure, his mind was in turmoil. He frowned and turned his gaze away, looking melancholically at the "alternative starry sky" with specks of light in the darkness below.
Even with his intelligence and abilities, he really didn't know what the right thing to do was, and could only take it one step at a time.
Chapter 280: The Century-Long Meeting of the Chords!
"Yay~ Good morning~ Little Asahi!"
On Tuesday morning, Miyako Shizuka greeted the randomly refreshed Ogura Asahi warmly.
"Good morning, Shizuka, and also Hachiman and Classmate Shiina."
Good morning. X 2
Although she still wasn't particularly fond of him, Shiina Rikki at least greeted him today, perhaps because of their three-person date outside of school last time.
"What time are you planning to finish today?" Miyako Shizuka asked jokingly.
"I don't know, we'll see."
"Oh, I see. By the way, you brought quite a lot of stuff today; it looks really heavy."
Her gaze fell on his Hands, which were carrying several large bags of items; she could feel their weight just by looking at them.
"Ah, because today's task is quite heavy."
"A mission?" Miyako Shizuka asked, puzzled.
"Haha~" Ogura Asahi gave a faint, wry smile, offering no explanation.
Considering his packed schedule for the day, he was already feeling tired even before it started.
Life is truly difficult. Even though he's a patient, he still has to pretend to be energetic every day. Life is like a play, and it all depends on acting skills...
Before we begin, let him rest for a bit, maybe even take a nap in the morning.
"Shizuka? How's Sumi doing lately? And how's Mana doing?"
"Yes, I'm quite fulfilled every day!" Miyako Shizuka nodded slightly and said with a smile, "Mana has been talking about you these past few days, hoping you'd come and visit her."
"Haha, you're right. Let's go today then. You're going to 'Win-Wing Production' today too, right? I'll go with you."
"Are you alright?" Miyako Shizuka in surprise. She had only asked casually, "Don't you have anything else to do today?"
"Hmm... I can't say it won't have any impact, but it shouldn't be a problem, it's fine." He thought about his original plan and made some minor adjustments.
Even if it's a little later, it shouldn't be a big problem.
"Oh, okay? Then let's do it together this afternoon—hey, you're not going to use the same method as last time, are you?" Suddenly remembering his previous actions, Miyako Shizuka frowned slightly and smiled wryly.
"It's not impossible, but could you let me know in advance and wait for me at the infirmary before class?"
"Please, just do it." Miyako Shizuka clasped her Hands together and bowed her head in pleading.
Leaving with her in front of the teacher put a lot of psychological pressure on her, as she was already very embarrassed about disturbing the teachers and classmates.
OK!
He didn't want to put her in a difficult position, then looked at Shiina Rikki ahead and asked, "Classmate Shiina, how's your part-time job going lately?"
"Huh? Me?" Shiina Rikki turned around, her expression unreadable as she thought about her work performance over the past few days. "Uh... it was alright, I guess."
It just means she didn't want to take customer orders, her coffee wasn't brewed well, she wasn't familiar with the work process, and she hadn't memorized the accessory instructions... that's all, nothing serious.
Give her some more time, she'll definitely be fine!
"I see. Good luck!" He suppressed a laugh, trying his best not to show it.
"I would have done it even without you telling me!" After saying that, she turned back.
Ignoring her rude yet cool attitude, he turned to Hachiman Kairin: "How's Hachiman? Is your part-time band job going well?"
Without giving a direct answer, Hachiman Kairin rested her chin on her Hands, quietly staring at him. "I'm the last one~"
"... Are you jealous?"
"Hmm, I'm jealous, so how are you going to make it up to me, Ogura-kun?"
"Hey--shyness doesn't work on you, does it?"
"After all, we're somewhat familiar with each other now. I've seen all the moves that Ogura-kun used on Classmate Shiina." She remained noncommittal.
"Hey! What does this have to do with me?!" Shiina Rikki angrily turned around and interrupted the two.
"What? You're still listening?"
Unable to bear the intense stares from the two, Shiina Rikki abruptly turned around, propped her chin on her hand, and continued looking at her phone, her face slightly embarrassed.
After forcing her to leave, Ogura Asahi took out some snacks from the bag he had brought and gave them to her.
"Then let me use this to express my apology. I hope you don't mind!"
"And so are Shizuka and Classmate Shiina!"
"Thank you," came a voice of thanks from the Miyako Shizuka.
Shiina Rikki didn't speak, but she didn't refuse either.
Hachiman Kairin looked at the sweets in front of her with a melancholy expression, her gaze lowered.
"What's wrong? Don't you like it?"
"No, I really like it, especially since it was made by Ogura-kun. Thank you." Hachiman Kairin sighed deeply. "It's just that I feel a little resentful that all my hard work has been so easily negated by this."
"Hmm~ Are you on a diet lately?" Ogura Asahi asked knowingly.
"I haven't deliberately tried to lose weight, but for convenience, I usually eat food-grade protein powder and energy biscuits."
"Keep being stubborn," he thought to himself with a smirk. It seemed her mother's experience had left a slight scar on her.
"You also need to pay attention to consuming fruits and vegetables, otherwise you won't be able to guarantee basic nutrition."
"I'll be careful."
Ogura Asahi nodded, not saying anything more, lest he become annoying.
After the class meeting, he conducted a small-scale experimental study the following morning, and then it was noon.
The research topic is: <A study on the effectiveness of different postures in maintaining mental stability and calmness in different subjects>
Lunch break
"I'm sorry, Shizuka, I can't have dinner with you today either. I need to go somewhere," he said apologetically, clasping his hands together.
"Hehe, after all, you're quite popular, Little Asahi. I know, go ahead." Miyako Shizuka's gaze was gentle and smiling, showing no concern.
"It's not that kind of thing... Anyway, thank you! I'll go with you this afternoon!"
He paused, then explained to the two people in front and behind him, "And Classmate Shiina and Hachiman too, I'm sorry, we can't have dinner together today."
After saying that, he felt a little overwhelmed. Was making friends really such a humble and difficult thing?
"Why are you telling me? I've never eaten with you before, have I?" Shiina Rikki didn't even turn her head.
Hachiman Kairin glanced at her, then closed her eyes, opened them again, and looked at him. "Okay, I'll eat with Classmate Shiina, don't worry about me being lonely."
"Hey!" came Shiina Rikki's slightly annoyed voice.
It seems their relationship is progressing well, Ogura Asahi thought to herself. When will they get their marriage certificate?
"Well, you three get along well. I'll be going now."
He didn't know if, with him acting as a bridge, Miyako Shizuka could infiltrate these two people's circles, but he didn't have time to think about that right now.
He is now going to accomplish his primary purpose for coming to Hanasakigawa today.
Target: Student Council Room!
"Arisa (Arisa)! I'm here!"
The door to the Student Council Room was suddenly pushed open, and a vibrant voice echoed throughout the small room.
"Kasumi! I've told you so many times, keep your voice down!" At the conference table in the room, Ichigaya Arisa gave her best friend a helpless lecture.
"Mo~ You've been causing trouble like this ever since Sayo- senpai and Rinko were here last year, and you're still like this after a year."
"Hehe~ I'm sorry~" Toyama Kasumi apologized without any remorse.
"Have you finished talking to Saaya and the others?"
"Okay, let's eat together! Saaya and the others said they're eating in the courtyard today!"
"I just can't do anything with you~" Ichigaya Arisa turned her head away with a haughty air, pretending to be unwilling but actually enjoying it very much.
"Let's have Misaki too!"
Toyama Kasumi made a proposal to Okusawa Misaki, the fake Student Council President of the school, who was sitting at the far end of the conference table.
Okusawa Misaki gently shook her head, politely declining, "Ah, well, I thought she'd be coming over to eat later, so I'll wait for her. Toyama- san and Ichigaya-san, you can eat first."
"Huh? Kokoro-chan's coming over later too?" Toyama Kasumi blinked. "Then let's wait for her! It's more fun to eat together! Right, Arisa?"
[Note: Tsurumaki Kokoro in the name of Tsurumaki Kokoro. Toyama Kasumi affectionately calls her Kokoro (Koko Dragon), with an added nasal sound, just like how Yuihama Yui calls Yukino Shita Yukino. Similarly, when Yuihama Yui calls her, it can also be translated as... (lol)]
"Hey, that's fine then. I'll organize the files a bit more."
Ichigaya Arisa stopped unpacking the bento box and continued working on the stack of snow-white documents on the table.
"The Student Council president and vice president are really busy~" Toyama Kasumi said, sitting next to her and looking at the huge amount of work piled up in front of her and Okusawa Misaki.
"Since last year, Arisa has sometimes been busy until very late at night. It's so tiring!"
"Of course! Do you think we come here every day just to chat and drink tea?" Ichigaya Arisa glanced to the side. "If we wanted to drink tea, we might as well go back and chat with you guys..."