"..."
Although this was ostensibly just an ordinary relaxing banquet, Ogura Asahi still had to keep moving around the hall, chatting with the various groups of young ladies to deepen their bonds. Otherwise, wouldn't all the effort of organizing it have been for nothing?
Honestly, this was even more troublesome than attending banquets outside.
At least outside, he didn't have to put on a pleasant face for anyone. He could just slack off and blend into the background.
Nor did he have to carry around a drink and greet people everywhere like some seasoned social butterfly...
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But in terms of scale, this banquet might indeed have been a little too extravagant.
Not only was he here, but so were Tsurumaki Kokoro and Charlotte... How was this any different from an anniversary gathering held by one of those prestigious schools centered around the political world?
It was even more ridiculous than that.
Still, no matter what, kirakira and dokidoki were the true main theme of a banquet in his heart.
If possible, he wanted to make a banner and hang it on the venue wall—and in certain people's hearts below it... Hmm, he'd do that next time.
Ogura Asahi stepped into the college group once more and joined the discussion about "Cat-Dog War: Round Two."
"So what's so great about cats? An animal that won't actively get close to humans doesn't deserve to be a pet."
"No~ Sayo, that's utterly wrong! Whether it's their soft bodies or their lively cat ears, both contain heaven-given aesthetics... Can't you understand that?"
"But their aloof personalities and tendency to cause trouble are fatal flaws. Besides... having one cat at home already gives me enough headaches."
"Meow?" (Hikawa Hina)
"Maybe you're just too cold, Sayo? I think most women prefer cats."
"Yes,