"Cheers! To Class B's 710 points!"
"Cheers!"
The crisp clink of glasses rang out one after another, while laughter and cheerful chatter filled the room.
Shibata Kengo's face was flushed as several boys surrounded him. He awkwardly accepted their congratulations and good-natured teasing.
Sato Miki had loosened up too. She chatted and laughed with the girls beside her, her face glowing with a confidence she'd never shown before.
Kobayashi Masato was discussing something with Kanzaki Ryuji, his expression serious.
Toudou Shizuya sat a little off to the side, with a cup of oolong tea in front of him. (Combustible oolong tea ⌓‿⌓)
He wasn't deliberately keeping his distance. He was simply used to keeping a clear, watchful head amid all the noise.
[Energy Recovery Novice]
His talent allowed him to think clearly even in the middle of all the commotion. His gaze swept across the room:
Kanzaki Ryuji calmly responded to his classmates' toasts, his words still carrying the sense of responsibility of a leader.
Kobashi Honami had become the life of the party, drawing a few girls into a simple drinking game. Their laughter rang brightly.
Watanabe Hiroshi sat in a corner, his fingers unconsciously tapping rapidly against the tabletop, as if calculating something. His gaze was intent.
Toudou Shizuya's gaze moved on, eventually settling on Ichinose Honami, who was surrounded by everyone.
She was holding a glass of juice and making her way between each small group, sincerely thanking everyone for their efforts.
Her smile was warm and infectious. She always found just the right words to mention each person's contribution, making everyone feel valued and needed.
Even the classmates who had been somewhat reserved around her quickly relaxed, and the atmosphere grew more convivial.
Ichinose even had the Team Encouragement skill in the system! Toudou