So Many Geniuses in Omni-Anime! What's Wrong with Adding Me?

Fortunately, Hikawa Sayo hadn't taken it seriously. Seeing him hesitate so rarely, she instead revealed a lovely smile.

"Indeed, everyone in Pastel*Palettes is excellent as well. They are rare mentors and good friends to us."

Across from them were not only her younger sister, a fellow guitarist and lifelong rival, but also Yamato Maya, the most skilled drummer among the three schools.

Though their overall average strength might have been slightly inferior to Roselia's, they were still exceptionally outstanding.

Besides, their signature trait was being "idols," so their direction differed somewhat from Roselia's. There was no real way to say who was stronger or weaker.

Most importantly, being praised for the team her sister belonged to inexplicably made her feel proud as well...

"Back to PP," Ogura Asahi said after taking a sip of fragrant tea that was slightly bitter at first but left a clear, sweet aftertaste. He rolled the tea around his mouth with his tongue a few times before swallowing. "Miss Sayo, do you remember what I mentioned to you all at the beginning?"

"Excuse me, which matter are you referring to?"

Having gradually relaxed, she followed his lead and took a sip of tea. A flash of amazement passed through her eyes. A drink that seemed to clear one's mind by several degrees was almost impossible to find outside.

She truly didn't know whether the tea leaves themselves were premium or whether his brewing technique was simply superb.

The fresh fragrance seemed to awaken her appetite, and before she knew it, she reached for the cookies and matcha cream wafers on the table...

Although they had been refrigerated and carried a faint chill, the cookies had not been exposed to the air for long and remained crisp. They tasted even better than the ones Imai made...