You like her, don't you?

Ise Yuri left, but her visit was not in vain.

Beyond reminding Akimoto Yoichi that it was better to drink black tea, green tea, or jasmine tea when sweating, she also left him her mobile email address.

Although she was not the main heroine, for Akimoto Yoichi, a girl like her was just as important.

"Akimoto-kun, do you actually like girls like that?" Nishida Yuki asked abruptly.

Suzuran Ayano and Kuroo Maya looked over as well; they were curious too.

One had to know, Ise Yuri was famously outstanding at Izuki Academy.

Not to mention that she was a prize winner in kendo tournaments, she was also tall and excelled at her studies.

Virtue and talent combined—that was Ise Yuri.

To say that everyone admired or liked Ise Yuri would be less accurate than saying they held her in awe and respect.

Excellent people naturally earn the respect of others.

However, because she was the head of the disciplinary committee, many people were afraid to confess their feelings to Ise Yuri.

Until now, the only warrior who had managed to do such a thing was Akimoto Yoichi, and he had actually managed to break through Ise Yuri's defenses.

Judging by his attitude, he was clearly serious.

It was strange, considering that whenever Akimoto Yoichi faced other girls, he always wore an indifferent expression, as if he only cared about studying.

This was the first time they had seen Akimoto Yoichi show interest in any girl.

"Why shouldn't I like her? She's pretty, good at studying, and has a great personality. I have no reason not to like her."

Akimoto Yoichi shrugged and began to pack up his things.

It was already past five in the afternoon, and the various club activities in the school were ending one after another.

After finishing the green tea Ise Yuri had given him and tossing the bottle into the trash, the group headed toward the activity preparation room to retrieve their school bags and belongings before heading home.

"Come to think of it, Akimoto-kun, you said before that you like girls who can tutor you, right?" Ayano recalled.

"Wow, Akimoto-kun, don't tell me you asked for her email address just so you could get Ise-senpai to be your free tutor?"

Nishida Yuki said with an exaggerated tone, feigning shock.

Immediately, the twin-tailed idiot Kuroo Maya took the bait.

"Really? Akimoto-kun, did you really just want to freeload off that scary disciplinary committee head, so you asked for her email? You aren't actually trying to hit on her?"

She was useless at everything else, but a master at gossip.

Crunching on a potato cracker, Kuroo Maya leaned in close to Akimoto Yoichi's face.

"Guess." Akimoto Yoichi tapped Kuroo Maya on the head and snatched her cracker.

However, Nishida Yuki wouldn't let it go.

"Akimoto Yoichi, are you really interested in Ise Yuri? She's older than you, you know, three years older."

Nishida Yuki didn't smile as she said this; her dark, deep eyes stared straight at Akimoto Yoichi.

She stood in front of Akimoto Yoichi and asked.

Seeing Nishida Yuki so serious, Suzuran Ayano stopped smiling and slowly looked at Akimoto Yoichi.

"I won't be dating in high school. If I'm going to date, I'll wait until university." Akimoto Yoichi looked at the heroine in front of him who might go crazy at any moment, meeting her gaze directly as he answered.

Instantly, Nishida Yuki returned to her usual gentle and sweet young lady smile.

The spring flowers bloomed, and the clouds parted to reveal the sun.

"Is that so? I see." She clasped her hands behind her back, her small feet in indoor shoes hopping a few times in the school hallway.

"I knew it. There's no way you'd go looking for other girls while ignoring me and these two."

"If that were the case, the game wouldn't be fun anymore."

"Only eating the food I feed you—that kind of little animal is the only one that's cute."

A lunatic.

These words surfaced in Akimoto Yoichi's mind.

"Really? You aren't planning to date in high school, Akimoto-kun? It seems Todai is definitely in the bag then." Ayano repeated what Akimoto had said with a smile.

"Ahahaha, with Akimoto-kun's looks, it's impossible for him to find a girlfriend anyway."

Kuroo Maya had such a sweet mouth; children really do speak without thinking.

"I can't find one? Then I'll just make you my girlfriend, Maya. If you dare to disagree, I'll pull your twin tails every single day!" Akimoto Yoichi threatened the little twin-tailed idiot viciously.

"Ayano-chan! Save me!"

"Who told you to run your mouth? I can't save you."

"Ah! How cold! Ayano-chan, didn't we agree to be best friends for life?"

"But Akimoto-kun isn't bad either. Is it really such a grievance to be his girlfriend?"

"But Grandpa said I'm still a child! If I get a boyfriend, Grandpa won't give me my New Year's money anymore!"

"So that's it, you were actually after the New Year's money?!"

"Of course! Grandpa gives me a hundred thousand yen every year."

"No wonder you're always eating so many snacks, give your New Year's money to me!"

"I've already spent most of it! It's gone! Don't tickle me, Ayano-chan!"

"..."

Kuroo Maya and Suzuran Ayano started scuffling.

Nishida Yuki and Akimoto Yoichi walked behind them, and at this moment, Nishida Yuki asked another question, seemingly offhandedly.

"Akimoto-kun, Ise Yuri is indeed very cute, right? Do you like Ise Yuri?"

This was equivalent to trying to trap someone in conversation just as they let their guard down.

Akimoto Yoichi turned his head to look at Nishida Yuki, meeting her gaze as she tilted her head and leaned in to watch him.

He did not avoid Nishida Yuki's eyes and replied calmly, "None of your business. Mind your own affairs, and don't think that just because I'm playing along with this student council game, you're my boss."

When dealing with Nishida Yuki, Akimoto Yoichi knew very well that he had to slap her down before she started getting ahead of herself.

"Hehe~ You're so fierce, Akimoto-kun, you're scary." The effect was immediate; Nishida Yuki reined herself in.

"I was clearly just trying to help you out of the kindness of my heart, yet you treat me like this. You're the only one in this world who would do that, Akimoto-kun."

"Stop acting crazy." Akimoto Yoichi glanced at Nishida Yuki and stopped paying attention to her.

Ise Yuri was not a heroine; although she lacked the buff status effects of the heroines, she could still provide Akimoto Yoichi with great help through her intelligence without needing any buffs.

For Akimoto Yoichi, this was actually a plus.

The heroines all had some issues with their personalities to varying degrees, but as long as one didn't go around fawning over them, there was no need to care too much about that.

Back in the activity room, Akimoto Yoichi packed up the mascot costume.

Ayano and the others also tidied up the flyers and other items, then picked up their school bags.

Nishida Yuki, meanwhile, sat there, resting her chin in her hands as she watched them.

"We're heading out then. Tomorrow is the weekend, remember to come to my house to cook together," Ayano instructed Akimoto as she headed for the door.

"That's right, I'll bring plenty of ingredients too!" Maya's eyes shone with a sparkling look of anticipation.

"I know, I won't forget."

Akimoto Yoichi waved his hand to bid them farewell.

After they left, Akimoto Yoichi turned his head to look at Nishida Yuki beside him and called out.

"Alright, milady, let's go. Time to head to the music room to play the piano."

Without waiting for Nishida Yuki to answer, he walked toward the door first.

"Mm!" Nishida Yuki curled her lips into a smile, stood up from her seat, and quickened her pace toward Akimoto Yoichi's back.