School was over.
An unexpected person once again appeared at the door to Class B's classroom.
Spotting Shibata So just as he came out, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka walked straight up, grabbed his hand, and asked sincerely:
"Excuse me, could you call Gojo-kun for me? Thank you."
?
Looking at the student before him, Shibata So realized he had no impression of him whatsoever.
But that was only natural. The last time Ayanokoji Kiyotaka and Horikita Suzune had come to Class B, he had already gone off to his club.
"Sure! Please wait a moment."
Being the helpful sort, he did not think too much about it and agreed right away.
He then returned to the classroom to call Gojo Satoru, who was surrounded by Amikura Mako and her group.
On the rooftop of the school building.
A familiar setting, familiar characters, familiar timing.
Gojo Satoru leaned against the wall beside him and asked Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, who stood before him:
"So? What did Kiyotaka-kun want to see me about?"
"..."
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka did not answer right away. He stared at Gojo Satoru's face in silence for a while.
Only after finishing his thoughts did he speak.
"Horikita's hostility toward you seems to be getting stronger."
His voice was as calm as ever.
"It's not like she only started acting this way yesterday.
If anything, the more hostile she is toward me, the happier I am."
Gojo Satoru said with a smile.
?
But Ayanokoji Kiyotaka could not quite understand. Why would someone be happy about being disliked?
Is this also part of social life?
He wondered curiously.
As though he had seen through Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's confusion, Gojo Satoru explained further:
"Kiyotaka-kun, I can teach you a truth about life!"
Seeing the mischievous grin on his face, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka asked curiously:
"What