Chapter 384
"But since you've put it that way, of course I can't be heartless and refuse outright!"
She closed her eyes and nodded, her words flowing smoothly and naturally, as if it had nothing to do with whether or not he would treat her to a meal.
"Asuka..."
Ogasawara Haruka stared at the back of her head with a complicated expression.
"Hehe~ It's not bad at all, is it?"
Nakasako Kaori smirked and agreed, "I'm also quite curious about Himemiya student; I have some questions I'd like to ask him."
"..."
Himemiya Chihaya glanced at her sideways, her snow-white eyelashes trembling slightly.
Perhaps it was just his imagination, but his intuition told him that this woman, with a beauty mark under her eye and a perfectly balanced height and build, seemed to have a deeper meaning in her words...
However, he still didn't know what she was thinking. Was she worried that he and Tanaka Asuka were getting too close, and that he might steal her away?
Hmm, very likely...
"Speaking of which, who are these two? Where are Oumae and the others who were standing with you earlier?"
"Oumae-chan should be coming up later, she should be here soon. They're my classmates and friends."
Tanaka Asuka spread out the hand that wasn't holding the bicycle.
"Okay, you two, introduce yourselves."
"Nice to meet you, Himemiya student. I'm Ogasawara Haruka, the Club President of the Wind Ensemble Club. Please take care of me~ I'm sorry to trouble you, Asuka."
"No, that's too formal. Besides, I only met him today. Even if I wanted to cause trouble, there's no way I could."
"Nice to meet you. I am Nakasako Kaori, and I am friends with Asuka and Haruka. Please take care of me."
Nakasako Kaori bowed slightly, just like Ogasawara Haruka, then noticed Kōsaka Reina beside her.
"Kousaka student, did you come here because of Himemiya student too?"
Both she and her opponent were members of the Trumpet group. Although she was the leader of the Trumpet group and was trusted by her juniors, her opponent was stronger.
"Yeah, I was a little curious because I saw him standing here."
Kōsaka Reina nodded.
"I see..."
"Hello, I am Himemiya Chihaya. Nice to meet you!"
He snapped his fingers, looking pleased. Although it wasn't quite what he had expected, at least he had almost managed to bring together the people he wanted to connect with.
"Let's wait for Oumae and the others a little longer... By the way, what's Oumae's name again?"
Since Asuka had only mentioned Kumiko Oumae's surname before, he couldn't reveal that he knew her name.
"Let her tell you herself later,"
Tanaka Asuka chuckled, clutching her stomach, "But I'm so hungry~ I really want to eat soon. Hey, what do you guys want to eat later?"
"How's the Ramen?"
"That's good! But since someone's treating, I'd like to eat something even better!"
"You should be a little more shy and restrained... What about Kaori?"
"Hmm~ I'd like to replenish my sugar levels. I'll go to a Japanese confectionery shop and buy some sweets later."
We have desserts.
Himemiya Chihaya chimed in casually.
"Huh?"
X 4.
He took off the travel bag behind him, unzipped it, and took out the desserts he had just put in.
The items were brought from Tokyo, but they had been kept in a styrofoam box and a small refrigerator in the car until I got out of the car and put them inside.
"Here, use these as mats first. Is one enough for each of you?"
He gave one to each of the four people, including Kōsaka Reina, who was standing there dumbfounded and didn't say a word.
"Oh, thank you!"
"Thanks..."
X 3.
Aside from one person, the other three were somewhat surprised and awkward.
"This... taste..."
After taking a bite, Tanaka Asuka's gaze deepened, and she didn't even notice the cream on the corner of her mouth. "What a wonderful taste! Is this some kind of high-class dessert?!"
"The cream leaked out!"
Nakasako Kaori noticed her lapse in composure, gently stroked the corner of her mouth with her finger, and then casually put it in her mouth.
"Hmm? The cream's proportions are amazing, it's not greasy at all..."
"..."
Looking at Tanaka Asuka, who seemed used to it all but remained silent despite her suspicions, and Nakasako Kaori, who was taking the opportunity to grope him, Himemiya Chihaya twitched her lips.
Lesbians are truly terrifying!
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"It's really delicious! You should try it too!"
Tanaka Asuka, with a blissful expression, pressed her cheeks and urged the others on.
This was the first time in her life that she had tasted such a delicate and layered pastry, completely different from those sold on the street!
"Ah, really?"
"Tasty..."
"..."
The four people exhibited four different reactions, all looking at the delicacies in their hands with amazement.
"Where did you buy this? Please tell me the shop!"
Nakasako Kaori looked up, her gaze earnest.
"Oh~ Kaori still loves sweets so much."
Tanaka Asuka to the side, raised an eyebrow. "But I'm curious too."
After saying that, she took another bite.
"No, I made this myself at home..."
"..."
X N.
A long time.
While the other three stared at the desserts in their hands with complicated expressions, it was Tanaka Asuka spoke first.
She pointed at him, stomping her foot in feigned exasperation. "You! You're even such a good cook?! With such a strong Feminine Charm, you're really going to become the kind of person guys talk about!"
"I don't understand what you're saying,"
Himemiya Chihaya glanced at Kumiko Oumae who had appeared behind her. "Oumae and the others are here."
A moment later, the three-person team from Class 3, with stiff Low Tone Section, arrived at their side.
"Asuka- senpai, this is...?"
"Hey! Three kittens! You've kept us waiting!"
Tanaka Asuka gestured to them, "Hurry up and introduce yourselves!"
"Kitty?"
"Have you been waiting long?"
"Introduce yourself?"
The three looked at each other, bewildered by their superior's words, but when they saw Himemiya Chihaya standing next to them, they realized who they were introducing themselves to.
"Oh, we meet again... I'm Kumiko Oumae, nice to meet you~"
"I'm Kato Hazuki! Nice to meet you, you awesome young man!"
"I'm Kawashima... just call me Kogoro!"
"Hey~ don't be shy, Sophia Kawashima ~"
Tanaka Asuka grinned mischievously and patted her shoulder.
"Waaaaah~! Don't say it out loud! Asuka- senpai!"
Kawashima Midori blushed and hurriedly waved his hands.
"My name is Himemiya Chihaya, as I've introduced myself before. Nice to meet you."
After saying that, he took out three of his special greeting gifts from his Backpack and distributed them to the three people.
"Is this... the one the seniors were holding?"
"Oh, it was posted by Himemiya student! I was wondering why Kousaka student had one too..."
Meeting Kōsaka Reina's tilted and puzzled expression, Kumiko Oumae quickly and awkwardly looked away.
"Wow~ So delicious! I felt a different kind of emotion from music, from the food!"
"Hey? Kogoro, you're already eating?"
"Seriously! It's incredibly delicious!!"
"Hazuki-chan, you too...?"
"Alright~ Stop dawdling! I'm starving, let's go, let's go!"
Tanaka Asuka gave the order, pointing to the road ahead. "Let's Go!"
"Huh? Where are we going, Asuka- senpai!"
Unlike the others who already understood the reason, the three who were unaware of the situation quickly jogged to catch up.
"Let's go eat!"
"Huh? You guys were waiting for us to have dinner with us? What about back in the clubroom earlier...?"
"We didn't know either! Who knew we'd run into this guy at the school gate!"
She pointed to the silver-haired boy beside her, "Oh, by the way, he's treating us to lunch today!"
"Is that so?! But why...?"
"Ah~ Hmm! Oumae-chan, you ask too many questions!"
"..."
"..."
Five minutes later, Kitauji and the others understood what had happened and why the others were there.
"By the way, Himemiya student, where are your musical instruments and stereo?"
Kumiko Oumae looked curiously at his empty Hands.
"It's in the car."
"I see... Hey? Did you come with your family?"
"No, I drove here."
"..."
X N.
The seven of them stopped in their tracks and stared at him in disbelief.