Chapter 504

The sound of a phone taking a picture.

The two little Witch each raised one hand, forming a heart shape.

These youthful and charming poses, along with their forced professional smiles, were all captured by teacher Haihara.

After the photo was taken, both girls immediately lowered their hands in perfect unison.

Then, the two immediately moved a step to the side, keeping a great distance from each other.

Even Kuroki Yuka, who had just been cooperating with a professional smile, rubbed her fingers together with a hint of disdain.

"Kirishima, that was disgusting..."

She lowered her voice, revealing a rare, low, hoarse tone of disgust.

"Why do you act like you're the only one who got hurt? I'm a victim too."

Kirishima Ai's eyes widened, and she immediately showed an even more disgusted expression. She hadn't expected that Kuroki Yuka would get so worked up before she even had a chance to complain.

Meanwhile, Haihara, satisfied with her photos, entered the cafe with Suzuki.

At that moment, Takanashi also came out of the classroom shortly afterward. While rubbing her sore shoulders, she said to Kirishima Ai:

"Kirishima, shift's changed. I'm so tired from walking around inside. Let me stand at the door for a bit."

Generally speaking, it's really inappropriate to have a female classmate dressed in a rather heavy Magic girl costume be in charge of serving coffee. So, even if Takanashi and Kuroki Yuka take turns working at the cafe, they don't have to be in charge of serving coffee.

Kirishima Ai was slightly surprised:

"Huh, you don't want to stay with Teacher Haihara anymore?"

"Hmm? You mean you bring her coffee and expect something to happen? We do that all the time, so there's nothing to worry about."

Takanashi looked completely unconcerned.

"?"

"Go to work, Kirishima," Takanashi repeated mercilessly.

And so, Kirishima Ai's job shifted from the shop entrance to the shop interior.

As the most skilled part-time worker among the Magic girls, the small job at the school cafe was no challenge for her at all.

She calmly straightened her dress and took a deep breath.

However, at the same time, another popular Problem Child in the cafe, Sakaki Chika, had already arrived at the table where Teacher Haihara and Teacher Suzuki were sitting, with the menu in hand.

She saw Teacher Suzuki with an encouraging smile and Teacher Haihara whose expression was unreadable.

Compared to the past, Sakaki Chika has become much more cheerful and adept at getting along with others.

Especially with Teacher Haihara.

She handed over the menu and asked politely:

"What would you like to order, teacher?"

"Hmm, I'll take this one and this one." Teacher Suzuki quickly made her choice.

Sakaki Chika nodded obediently, quickly and meticulously jotting down notes in her little notebook, and then naturally looked at Teacher Haihara.

As for Haihara, she rested her chin on her hand, intently studying the menu. After some thought, she asked a rather constructive question---

"Is there any Magic that makes the cake taste better?"

The woman's face was expressionless, but her tone was calm and serious.

The little girl blinked and thought about it seriously for a moment.

Then, somewhat embarrassed, I answered truthfully:

"No, it's because none of us were comfortable doing it, so we just acted as mascots at the entrance."

After saying that, she smiled shyly.

While it's generally true that this type of café offers creative services in this area, it's quite reasonable.

However, since the classmates all know how bad the four Problem Child are at getting along with others, we can't expect too much from them.

"Are there any special benefits for me, as the homeroom teacher?"

Haihara acted as if it were perfectly natural and acted willfully.

Sakaki Chika's hair stood on end, and she nodded happily like a little rabbit, her eyes clear and earnest.

"Some teachers, some."

"Okay, then give me a cup of this, half sugar, and that cake too."

"Yes."

Sakaki Chika quickly scribbled something in her notebook and then went to inform the classmate in charge of making coffee.

Haihara watched Sakaki Chika's departing figure, while Suzuki was scrolling through his phone.

While waiting for his coffee, Suzuki seemed to receive a text message. He put his phone away, looked at Haihara, and smiled.

I'm going out to make a phone call.

"Good."

Just then, Haihara saw Kirishima, dressed in Silver Feather costume, walking towards her with two steaming cups of coffee.

Haihara glanced curiously at her coffee and noticed a cute kitten latte art on it.

"Yours and Teacher Suzuki's."

After saying that, Kirishima Ai clasped her hands together in front of her, then waited expectantly for Haihara to taste it.

It looks like Kirishima mixed it himself?

With a bit of curiosity, Haihara blew on it for a while, then took a small sip.

When her lips left the coffee cup, Haihara remained expressionless, making it impossible to tell whether she was good or bad.

This prompted Kirishima Ai to ask in a low voice:

"How does it taste?"

Haihara's gaze shifted, as if she were seriously considering something. After a while, she put down the coffee shop, looked at Kirishima Ai, and said simply and directly:

"It's so bitter."

She doesn't actually like bitter drinks.

"... Then don't order the half-sweet one."

Kirishima Ai was speechless.

Haihara grunted twice, then silently added sugar cubes to her bowl and stirred it vigorously with a small spoon.

Only then was she able to sip it smoothly.

The coffee that Problem Child brewed was, objectively speaking, quite delicious.

However, Haibara bit off the Hakimi in Haihara first bite.

While drinking coffee and waiting for the cake and Ms. Suzuki to return, Haihara noticed that Kirishima Ai was still standing beside her, probably wanting to say something. So, this time, Haihara didn't tease Kirishima Ai and instead asked with the composure of an adult:

"What's wrong? Is there something you want to tell me?"

This time, her tone was very friendly and relaxed.

This relieved Kirishima Ai and emboldened her slightly.

Before me stood a beautiful, radiant, and graceful young woman who gently tugged at the hem of her silver-white gown:

"Um, teacher, what do you think of my outfit?"

Kirishima Ai glanced away and asked casually, feigning nonchalance.

Which aspect are you referring to?

"Isn't it... cute?"

The girl blinked, her eyes filled with a mixture of anticipation and uncertainty.

Teacher Haihara took another leisurely sip of coffee, keeping the young girl in suspense.

Only when the aroma of coffee had unknowingly filled the air around them did Haihara casually reply—

"Quite cute."

"Whee."

Kirishima Ai couldn't help but smile.

That reply was enough. She would now move on to work elsewhere, since many of her classmates were still working hard.

Soon, Ms. Suzuki returned, and Sakaki Chika brought over the desserts they had ordered.

"Teachers, please enjoy your meal."

What could be more delightful than a petite, beautiful, porcelain doll-like little Witch waitress?

Besides, this waitress is so well-behaved and docile.

At this moment, Sakaki Chika mustered up her courage and asked a question that all her classmates were curious about:

"But teacher, really don't you want to try the Witch costume? Everyone and I are really looking forward to it."

Perhaps it was because of the atmosphere of the School Festival today, or perhaps it was because Sakaki Chika was really looking forward to it, but she asked the question that she wouldn't have dared to ask before, given her timidity.

However, while Haihara didn't show any reaction that would frighten Sakaki Chika, she simply responded with a lame joke—

"Didn't I dress up as Cinderella properly today?"

She remained as composed as ever, her emotions flat and unmoved, telling dry jokes very much in her characteristic style.

Sakaki Chika just blinked, looking completely bewildered.

However, this was just a minor incident.

Next, the two Magic girls added Magic to the teacher's dessert, making it even tastier.

In the afternoon, the School Festival continued in full swing.

The cafe activities organized by Year Four, Class Four are still very popular, but we don't need as many people anymore.

In other words, a few Problem Child can lead to taking a short break to visit the School Festival.

The two who came out for a stroll at this moment were Kuroki Yuka and Kirishima Ai, the Bird System duo.

Since changing clothes was too much trouble, and their outfits weren't very warm for winter, they simply threw on a coat and strolled leisurely down the corridor.

Since they are truly Magic girls, there's no need to worry about damaging their costumes; they can easily fix them by transforming back into their magical forms.

Kuroki Yuka was eating a bowl of hot takoyaki, while Kirishima Ai was holding a cup of oden soaked in ketchup.

"Huh, there's so little octopus in this takoyaki, it's mostly dough." Kuroki Yuka poked at the still steaming takoyaki with a skewer.

"They're all run by students, so there's nothing we can do?"

Kirishima Ai took off her gloves, ate a crab stick, and her lips were still smeared with chili oil, making them look bright red and glistening.

However, eating these things while at school felt quite novel and delicious in itself.

"That's true."

Kuroki Yuka took a bite of a warm takoyaki, her face filled with satisfaction and happiness.

However, besides eating, they were also quite curious about the activities that other classes had.

They've seen plenty of things like maid cafes, haunted houses, goldfish fishing, and target shooting.

I heard that some activities will be held on the playground.

There are also things like boys and girls confessing their feelings to each other?

In the prime of their youth, they are basically unable to resist these little games, gossip, and exciting events.

Because of their attire and appearance, they were still very eye-catching and beautiful, so they encountered many people along the way who wanted to take photos with them or strike up conversations.

However, both Kuroki Yuka and Kirishima Ai are people who are very good at clearly expressing their thoughts in such situations.

Naturally, they all declined to open, citing that they were strolling around enjoying the School Festival.