How does fried noodle bread taste?

It was noon.

Dongfang Yi followed behind Kamuro Masumi, the two of them leaving the classroom one after the other, heading toward...

The vending machine.

"Um... aren't we supposed to be going to the rooftop?"

Watching Kamuro stop in front of the vending machine, Dongfang Yi asked curiously.

"We'll go later. If we go to the cafeteria too late, the value sets will be sold out, so we have to stop by the vending machine for some bread first. Do you want some?"

Taking advantage of the lack of a crowd by the vending machine, Kamuro quickly ordered two yakisoba buns and two sandwiches.

1000 points vanished in an instant.

How extravagant!

Although Dongfang Yi didn't particularly approve of the girl's taste, but...

It would be a waste not to take advantage of a freebie.

"Sure, please get me a sandwich."

Kamuro held the bread she had just bought and stepped aside, gesturing for Dongfang Yi to order for himself.

Dongfang Yi tilted his head, looking a bit confused.

He pointed at himself, then pointed at the vending machine, and finally shrugged with a frown.

It was as if a giant question mark was hovering over his head.

"What's wrong?"

Seeing him hesitate to act, Kamuro was somewhat puzzled.

"Aren't you treating me?"

"When did I ever say..."

Kamuro Masumi held the bread, looking at the bewildered expression on Dongfang Yi's face, when she suddenly remembered that she had indeed said something ambiguous just a moment ago.

[Do you want some?]

Wait, wasn't that just a polite social nicety?

...What kind of normal person would take that as an offer to pay?!

She suddenly had the feeling that the person in front of her was going to be much more troublesome than that nasty-tempered little girl.

Oh well, whatever.

Since this guy was going to be exploited by that little girl anyway, she might as well treat him once as a consolation.

She stepped back with some difficulty and raised her finger: "Which one do you want?"

"The one on the far left for five hundred points, the one with pork floss, ham, and egg."

Dongfang Yi didn't stand on ceremony, immediately setting his sights on the item with the richest ingredients.

I don't even buy things that luxurious for myself!

Kamuro felt her heart bleeding; she regretted opening her mouth to ask that question.

One had to know that the daily expenses for boys and girls were different. If a boy cooked for himself, he could live on less than forty thousand points a month, or even thirty thousand if he pushed it.

Girls were different; their daily expenses included mouthwash, facial cleanser, cosmetics, aromatherapy, sanitary napkins, hair clips, earrings, bracelets, clothes, bags... and all sorts of other necessities.

Not to mention the monthly trips to the cinema, yakiniku, and afternoon tea.

So even with one hundred thousand points, it was never enough for them to spend.

What's more, Kamuro Masumi... still had to be exploited by Sakayanagi, running errands for her boss, which always required some hidden travel expenses.

Even a five-hundred-point treat was precious to her.

It hurts, it hurts so much!

She suppressed her inner reluctance, trembling as she pressed the button for the luxury sandwich.

Then she bent down to pick it up, shoved it into Dongfang Yi's arms without even looking, unable to bear another glance.

"Hondoni arigato."

Having received the gift, Dongfang Yi was satisfied, mentally acknowledging this generous "victim" friend of his.

Kamuro-san, although she has a few minor flaws, is actually a very good person.

He tore open the packaging and began to taste it right there.

"Mmm, as expected of a premium item priced at five hundred points. The bread is fluffy, the pork floss is perfectly seasoned, the egg inside is cooked to perfection, and it even has the charred aroma of bacon, all paired with a salad dressing and ketchup that hit just the right balance of sweet and sour."

Dongfang Yi nodded: "Mmm, delicious."

Kamuro Masumi felt her fists itching; she wanted nothing more than to shove this guy, who had taken advantage of her and was now gloating, to the side.

How could someone be so... so detestable!!

He freeloaded her points, bought a luxury sandwich, and then ate it right in front of her!

Still judging!

I want to taste it too!

But she still walked very slowly, because she had to wait for her detestable employer to reach the rooftop first.

It was... just torture.

Dongfang Yi finished the sandwich in his hand in a few quick bites, leaned in close to Kamuro Masumi, and continued to ask with malicious intent: "Classmate Kamuro, aren't you going to eat?"

Who eats while walking like you do!

Although she complained inwardly, Kamuro still patiently explained: "I'll eat once we get there."

"The rooftop?"

"Yes."

"But isn't it very windy on the rooftop? Could it be that Classmate Kamuro is the type who can't eat without a gale blowing?" Dongfang Yi felt that teasing her was quite interesting.

"..."

This guy is a natural-born black-bellied person, absolutely!

Kamuro Masumi wanted to retort, but didn't know where to start, so in the end, she could only swallow all her dissatisfaction and ignore him.

Seeing her remain silent, Dongfang Yi wasn't annoyed: "I really didn't expect Classmate Kamuro to prepare so much for lunch. You have the potential to be a big eater. Sugoi."

Don't you dare slander me!

Kamuro Masumi felt her heart trembling, and her fist was already coiled and ready: "Classmate Dongfang, have you joined any clubs?"

"Not at all, why?"

"Let's join the Karate Club together. I heard the seniors there are very 'friendly'." Kamuro Masumi smiled, enunciating every word: "Since Classmate Dongfang is so coveted by others, you should really strengthen your body."

"Besides, I can also help you improve your technique."

Technique isn't important; what's important is that I want to beat you up.

"Honto ni sumimasen." Sensing the overflowing malice in her words, Dongfang Yi honestly admitted his mistake and explained: "Actually, I was just curious about what a yakisoba pan tastes like."

"You've never had one before?"

"No. Because I felt the taste would be terrible, so I never wanted to waste my money."

So I'm the sucker who wastes money, is that it?

Kamuro Masumi felt that this guy in front of her really liked dancing on her landmines, but she had no proof.

Dongfang Yi continued to chatter incessantly: "But since Classmate Kamuro bought two, I wanted to take the opportunity to try one."

"Classmate Kamuro, can I?" Dongfang Yi pressed his palms together.

"Dame." Kamuro Masumi turned her head away and refused him without hesitation.

"It's fine to share a little with me, Classmate Masumi." Dongfang Yi attempted to close the distance by calling her by her first name.

"No means no!"

Kamuro Masumi unexpectedly defaulted to accepting his use of her first name.

"Actually, there are many benefits to sharing one with me." Dongfang Yi tempted her step by step.

"What benefits?" Kamuro Masumi was noncommittal.

"Classmate Kamuro could give me the portion meant for Classmate Sakayanagi. That way, when we face Classmate Sakayanagi, we'll be grasshoppers tied to the same rope." Dongfang Yi replied with a smile: "Isn't that right?"

"Hm?! How did you...?!"

Hearing the unexpected name, Kamuro Masumi stopped in her tracks in surprise, not even noticing that one of the yakisoba pans in her arms had fallen to the ground.

On her ice-pure, beautiful face, the look of shock was written all over.

She suddenly realized that she couldn't quite see through the handsome man standing before her.

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