Chapter 423

"Don't say such discouraging things! I haven't even touched a single word yet!"

"Well, because we've been practicing a lot, we wanted to relax a bit after getting home, right?"

"How about we go to a family restaurant together tomorrow to finish our homework?"

"Really...? My rare vacation..."

"..."

The different groups discussed different topics, but when they reached the school gate and spotted a certain figure, their reactions were surprisingly consistent.

"Hey! Who's that...!"

"No way?! What's he doing here?"

"I just said I might never see you again, Ni..."

"Straight posture, smooth skin, pure hair color, he's really handsome!"

"Then why don't you go up and ask for their contact information?"

"Maybe I shouldn't. If I get rejected, I really won't be able to go on living."

"But what is he doing in Kitauji? Who is he looking for?"

"Could it be that she came to see Asuka- senpai? I knew she was lying to me!"

"Or maybe they're here to see Teacher Taki?"

"..."

Himemiya Chihaya remained silent, waiting patiently.

Compared to the grand scenes before, this number of gazes was practically nonexistent, similar to what he would encounter when walking down the street.

He kept glancing around the school grounds, and after a while, he spotted a familiar figure.

But the person who came was not Tanaka Asuka, nor Kumiko Oumae or the others.

"..."

"..."

The two locked eyes and froze—or rather, only she, who was pushing her bicycle, froze.

A gentle breeze stirred the fallen leaves, causing them to swirl and dance, and in doing so, lifted the hem of her knee-length brown sailor uniform. The scene of the two beauties gazing at each other was like a painting from a movie.

He blinked, unable to resist the slightly awkward and ambiguous atmosphere, and took the initiative to greet her, "Yo~ we meet again."

"... How did you get here?"

Kōsaka Reina's eyelids twitched slightly, her lips moved, and she finally asked casually.

"Waiting for someone."

"Oumae and the others? Or Tanaka- senpai and the others?"

"Whichever one counts? Let's see whoever we can wait for."

"What does that count for?"

"Ha ha..."

He chuckled dryly, surprised that she would be the first person to appear.

But thinking about it carefully, this is quite normal.

Having almost no friends and a shallow social circle, it's quite normal that she left the club earlier than others, right?

"Actually..."

He was about to explain when a familiar voice interrupted their conversation.

"Huh~ Himemiya student?"

Tanaka Asuka, pushing her bicycle alongside two other third-year students, was surprised to see him, just like the others, and then asked the line everyone would say:

Why are you here?

Nakasako Kaori and Ogasawara Haruka, who were standing nearby, also opened their eyes and covered their mouths, feeling incredulous.

"Come find the tour guide."

His face twitched, and he offered a weak explanation.

"Tour guide?"

Tanaka Asuka frowned and pouted, then realized what she meant. "Ah~ do you want me to show you around Uji?"

"Well, after all, the only people I know here are the people from Kitauji."

He composed himself, clapped his Hands, and requested with a friendly smile, "Of course, that's on the condition that it's convenient for you, Asuka..."

Well, they're not only all in the same club, but unlike usual after school, they're all hungry and tired, so it's normal for them to all want to go out for dinner and then go home, right?

"Um..."

Tanaka Asuka frowned in distress, her tone helpless. "To be honest, I'd rather have a meal, go home, take a shower, and get some sleep..."

"Are you getting ready to eat? Perfect, I am too! How about I treat you? What would you like to eat?"

He immediately added.

"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 her lips. "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 she had ever 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..."