482 (Part 2) Mai and Yukino's Relationship / 483 Does This Make It Feel Like the Pairing's Been Decided?

This was also to prevent others from thinking that he had joined the Yellow Hair gang.

Forming cliques in class feels so low-class; I don't know why these people are so enthusiastic about it.

But this is part of the culture, Shuya had no intention of saying anything.

He simply felt he had the right to choose not to integrate.

For him, playing on his phone was much more interesting than chatting with them.

Shuya checked Twitter, replied to Hyakka's "Good morning~" tweet with a simple "Good morning," and then started looking at news from the 2D Otaku industry.

The bell rang shortly afterward, and the students returned to their respective places.

Shizuka Hiratsuka arrived on time to lead the class meeting.

She did not object to Shuya's group assignment, which seems to indicate that she acquiesced to Yuigahama's actions.

Thus, the group assignments were unanimously approved.

Congratulations!

Shuya decided to stay silent that day, so he didn't offer any opinions.

Shuya went to the cafeteria for a meal before returning to the classroom to finish his afternoon classes.

School's out.

Considering that Mai was coming over, Shuya.

But before that, he took his schoolbag to the department office.

Shuya quickly walked out of the classroom and went to the club.

He went into the clubroom, put down his bag in the corner, and turned to leave, just as he bumped into Yukino was coming over.

Where to?

She asked it casually.

"Mai- chan is coming over, I'll wait for her at the door."

"Mai is coming? How come I didn't know?"

Yukino raised an eyebrow.

"That's probably because I'm closer to her."

Shuya, in a moment of foolishness, flirted with her.

Section 521, page 482 (Part 2): The Relationship Between Mai and Yukino

After successfully earning a glare from Yukino, he leisurely hummed a song as he walked out of the Special Building.

He stood at the school gate waiting for someone.

Many students passing by glanced at him, and the female students deliberately walked slowly, just to get a better look at his face.

Shuya skillfully ignored them.

... That's why schools are such a hassle; everyone knows he's there, Strange Arts to reduce his presence are useless.

He didn't have to wait long before he saw a beautiful girl walking towards him.

Mai asked with a smile, "Have you been waiting long?"

No, I just arrived.

Shuya replied politely.

The surrounding students stirred when they saw Mai appear.

Before they could rush over, Shuya had already taken Mai into the school and quickly returned to the Special Building.

Many students saw them along the way, but the two were already far away before they realized what was happening.

It became much quieter once we got back to the Special Building.

There weren't many people here; most of the students were in their respective departments.

"Is this Shuya's school?"

Mai walked along, looking around curiously.

"If you're really curious, I can take you on a tour later. Of course, we'll have to wait until most of the students have left."

Shuya the Way.

Okay~

Mai nodded lightly.

But that's for later; we have more important things to do now.

Shuya brought Mai back to the Service Club.

The door wasn't closed; the two went in and closed it behind them.

Besides Yukino, Yuigahama and Hikigaya also arrived.

"Good afternoon."

Mai greeted the three of them with a smile.

"Good afternoon."

Yukino nodded slightly.

"Yah hello!"

Yuigahama Yukino Mai was coming, so she wasn't surprised and just greeted her happily.

"... Hello, you, you."

Hikigaya looked a little nervous.

Mai didn't point it out, she just smiled at him.

Hikigaya's deadpan eyes showed a rare, dramatic tremor.

"Um... could you sign this for me? My sister is a fan of yours."

Hikigaya managed to maintain his composure and handed over the notebook he had prepared beforehand.

"Sure."

Mai took it, asked for his sister's name, and quickly signed it.

Hikigaya accepted it with both hands.

Shuya laughed and said, "How about I sign my name for your sister too?"

"Oh, then no need. My sister doesn't know we're in the same club, it'd be troublesome to explain."

Hikigaya's expression immediately calmed down.

"Why?"

"Too dangerous."

Hikigaya answered.

Shuya was speechless.

"Wow, it seems you get along well with your classmates."

Mai smiled.

Shuya put on a doge face. "No matter what, it's not your place to judge, is it? You don't even have any friends at school."

"Shut up!"

Mai kicked him in annoyance.

She didn't take Shuya's words to heart, but instead looked around the room with interest.

"Huh... the conditions here are pretty good. Does Sobu High have such ample club funding?"

She was referring to the various things that Shuya had his subordinates send over.

"No, Shu-chan had them delivered."

Yuigahama shook her head.

I knew it.

"Alright, forget about those little things, where's the script?"

"Don't be in such a hurry, that won't be well-received."

After Mai finished speaking, she sat down next to Yukino. Yukino took a new cup and poured hot tea into it.

Please use it.

"Thanks."

Mai smiled and thanked him, then picked up the cup and slowly drank.

They gathered together, creating a natural atmosphere.

Section 522, page 483: Wouldn't this give the impression of being officially appointed?

After taking a sip of tea, Mai rummaged through her schoolbag.

She handed me a script:

"This is it."

"Let me see... Hmm, I don't have any there."

Shuya the Way.

"I knew it. I only received this script a couple of days ago."

"Um..."

"By the way, Mr. Aoki is the producer of this drama, and Mr. Horiuchi is the director."

Mai said a name that Shuya knew well.

"These are old acquaintances; it's like stepping back into the Art Academy."

Shuya smiled and said:

"These two are just trying to ride your coattails because you're making a comeback, aren't they?"

Furthermore, she also had the idea of dragging Shuya into the mess as well.

"Probably. But the script is quite interesting."

Mai couldn't help but laugh after hearing Shuya's words, but she still offered a word of explanation for the two of them.

She knew they were trying to ride the wave of popularity, but the collaboration wouldn't only benefit them.

This could be considered a win-win situation.

Over the years, Aoki Shin and Horiuchi Susumu have become well-known producers and directors in the industry, and countless people want to appear in their dramas.

This is a good choice as Mai's first drama since her return.

When will this show air?

"July."

"Oh, so that means you're not playing the lead role."

Shuya opened the script and said this without even reading it carefully.

Mai nodded. "Indeed."

This drama series was supposed to air in July, and it's already the end of Itsuki, so the cast must have been decided long ago.