At the start of the first round, the character controlled by Eriri launched a fierce assault, and the fight looked almost completely one-sided. (Continued)

"Oh, right, we have art class starting today. Did you sign up for it, Izumi-chan?"

she asked suddenly.

"Yeah."

he replied.

"How good are you at drawing, Izumi-chan? Could you possibly be even better than Eriri?"

"Why compare me to Eriri?"

"Because when I think of people who are good at drawing, Eriri's the only one who comes to mind."

"That's a... um..."

"I see!"

Fujiwara Chika didn't press him for an answer. She already knew it was yes.

But if Eriri's greatest talent wasn't even as good as Izumi-chan, she'd probably want to die. So kindhearted Izumi-chan must have buried the truth!

That wasn't actually the case. Eriri simply had no idea how capable he was in every area these days.

That afternoon, art class began.

During the break, everyone made their way to the art room.

Shuchiin's art elective combined two classes, so Class 1-B would be joining Class 1-C for the lesson.

As it happened, two other members of the Far East Magic Society were in Class 1-B.

Aside from that lively little one, the Far East Magic Society was all there.

"That's Hasegawa-kun."

"I wonder if I'll get a chance to talk to him."

"I hope we can draw each other's portraits."

His arrival stirred up a buzz of whispers.

Compared to a beauty like Natsukawa Masuzu, who seemed like an elf, his popularity was still unmatched.

Meanwhile,

Nakano Miku had also met a girl who looked just like her. Aside from their expressions and hairstyles, it was almost impossible to tell them apart.

"So that's Hasegawa-kun. He's so cool and handsome, and everyone loves him. No wonder you like him, Miku."

"I-I don't..."

"Sorry, sorry. I was just teasing."

Ignoring Miku's blushing face, Nakano Yotsuba turned to look at the boy.

"He's so much faster