One Makes a Person, Two Make a Pair, Three Make a Crowd

Shiranami's aura is truly remarkable; the [older sister] and [mother] vibe emanating from Ichinose is so strong that even he would find it difficult to resist.

But who could be calling right now? Is it Kushida or Shiina? Want to talk about afternoon or evening plans? Possibly.

No, it could also be Kiyotaka or A-Sho; maybe they want to talk about something related to this commotion?

No, no, no, it could also be Karuizawa. After all, Horikita Manabu only told her to watch it alone, but he didn't say she couldn't call for advice while watching the surveillance footage. Hmm, that's very possible.

So, who exactly was it, the savior who rescued him from dire straits...?

Hoshino En flipped her phone horizontally to look at the caller ID on the screen, where the standard system font displayed the words: "[This is Sakayanagi Arisu's dog]".

Hoshino En: "..."

Why is it Kamuro Masumi?! Didn't they just meet? Did something happen to Sakayanagi?

Also, what's with this caller ID? I remember changing it back to her name!!

Although he initially gave everyone nicknames half-jokingly based on first impressions, he remembers changing them back in early May.

Damn it, is it because I don't use the phone much that I've completely forgotten about this? Speaking of which, since phone accounts are already directly linked to apps, why not integrate these less-known functions too?!

Thinking of this, Hoshino En glanced at Ichinose Honami beside her and found that her expression was even stranger than before, as if she was angry, but also as if she was expecting something.

Moreover, from his perspective, Ichinose on the other side of Katsuragi also had a strange expression, as if he was somewhat surprised.

"Um, let me take this first."

They didn't speak.

Hoshino En had no choice but to answer the call with trepidation.

"Why did it take you so long to answer the phone?!"

The phone wasn't set to a low volume, and it wasn't on speakerphone, but because the Student Council Office was very quiet, everyone on the sofa except for Tachibana Akane, who was speechless.

Judging from Kamuro Masumi's tone, she seemed to be on the verge of a breakdown, even more so than when she was usually tormented by Sakayanagi Arisu.

No, I was just a little late answering the phone. Was it really necessary to make such a fuss?

"This... it took a while to explain in the Student Council Office."

But since it was Hoshino En Enishi's problem, he gave a perfunctory explanation.

Although it's a platitude used to appease the situation, it doesn't seem to have any real problem in terms of the facts.

"Student Council... whoosh whoosh... is Hoshino-kun about to make a move?"

As soon as he said that, what came through the receiver wasn't Kamuro Masumi's voice, but rather Sakayanagi Arisu's distinctive voice, with what sounded like flowing water in the background.

"Sakayanagi? Wait, what was that sound just now? Kamuro, where did you search for: 'Hisashi, ◎<"Two-Silk∷*' phone call?"

The voice was clearly off. To avoid causing more trouble later, Hoshino En quickly got up, wanting to find a more private place to take the call, but—

Suddenly, something soft enveloped his right upper arm, which was holding his phone, and a warm face rested against his shoulder.

Turning his head, he saw Ichinose Honami, who was unusually puffing out her cheeks and staring at him intently.

At the same time, Hoshino En felt as if something broad and thick was blocking his left side, so he turned his face to the other side—

Ichinose Honami the other side of Katsuragi Kohei, was standing with his arms crossed to his left, giving the impression that he wouldn't move aside no matter what.

His bald brows were deeply furrowed, as if he were very angry.

No, why is Katsuragi angry again?

I don't quite understand Hoshino En.

Is it because he's closer to Sakayanagi than to Katsuragi that he's wary? But they've been close for a long time, and they haven't kept it a secret from anyone. Why would he only react now?

Or... is he on his period too?

As Hoshino Enishi was lost in thought, there was finally a response from the other Hoshino En.

Of course, it's Sakayanagi Arisu's voice.

["That's the sound of water hitting my body... Mmm~ After all, Hoshino-kun played with me so wantonly, not only my panties, but also my skirt and stockings are wet, and I'm sweaty, so of course I need to wash myself properly."]

["As for Kamuro, she's scrubbing my back right now, hmm... it feels pretty good."] Qi

["But Hoshino-kun hasn't answered my question yet—are you finally going to make your move in this inter-class competition?"]

However, she waited for a long time, but no sound came from Hoshino En's side.

"Hoshino-kun? Are you still there?"

Hoshino En is still alive, but his current situation is rather precarious.

When Sakayanagi Arisu utter those ambiguous words in a voice so sweet it could melt bones, he felt Hoshino En Ichinose his right hug him even tighter. The child on his right was staring at him with a terrifying gaze, her eyes seemingly a little moist.

However, she didn't interrupt Hoshino En Sakayanagi Arisu; she simply watched silently.

What's wrong with her?

On the other side, Katsuragi Kohei, who looked more like a yakuza than Ryuen Kakeru, was also staring at Hoshino En.

However, compared to simply staring intently, his eyes seemed to carry more emotion; indeed, they were filled with anger and annoyance.

Hoshino En was very familiar with that look; he used to glare at corpses with a similar look whenever someone with ill intentions approached Ai.

Why was Katsuragi looking at him like that? Even though the Hoshino family is all about purple, he didn't mistreat his sister!!

First Semester of First Year:

Chapter 115, Chapter 108: One person for oneself, two people for followers, three people for a crowd.

["Hoshino-kun?"]

"Ah, I'm here."

Seeing a hint of doubt and confusion in the voice on the other end of the line, Hoshino En quickly responded.

Now is not the time to ponder Katsuragi and Ichinose's thoughts. Why is Sakayanagi having Kamuro call, something so unusual?

"Seriously, Hoshino-kun, you weren't listening to me at all just now, were you?"

As he spoke, Sakayanagi's voice carried a hint of anger, and a distinct chill.

"Of course I was listening, but it wasn't me who wanted to interfere in the class competition; it was the other people in the class—I was just brought in to act as a figurehead and provide Private Points support on the side."

So that's how it is. Someone found out about your Private Points, so you had to lend a hand...

Having figured this out, after a brief silence, Sakayanagi Arisu sighed with some regret.

["Oh, really? What a pity."]

She also made some very ominous, strange sounds, like someone stretching their body while bathing.

Hey, please stop, sis! Don't make that sound while on the phone!!

After that strange sound rang out, Hoshino En felt that Katsuragi Kohei's gaze beside her became even more terrifying.

What on earth is he angry about?! I just don't understand!!

Katsuragi Kohei: "..." Ridge

Although I have no intention of interfering in other people's relationships, Sakayanagi's health is not good after all. Aren't you two moving a little too fast?

Also, since you've already done all that to Sakayanagi, at least keep your distance from other girls, you bastard!!

Just as Hoshino En was pondering the situation on his left, suddenly, a soft hand reached out to his waist from his right, its fingers tentatively brushing against the soft flesh of his waist.

The itchy sensation gave him goosebumps.

Hmm... What is Ichinose doing now?

Hoshino En turned her head and looked over.

While Ichinose Honami's left hand was still tightly holding his right arm, her right hand seemed to be uncontrollably pressed against his waist, her fingers appearing to be pinching and twisting.

Seeing him look over, the voluptuous rose-gold-clad girl blushed and quickly withdrew her right hand; but she didn't turn her gaze away, her eyes still fixed intently on Hoshino En Enishi.

Hoshino En: "..."

"Fine... splat... Since Hoshino-kun isn't going to help... splat... I'll just enjoy my cozy school life a little longer."

The sound of flowing water on the other end of the receiver suddenly became louder, and I could also hear the sound of an object slowly sitting into a container full of water, with the sound of excess water being expelled from the container and splashing onto the ground.

There's not much time left in my lunch break, does Sakayanagi still want to take a bath?

"Hmm~ If you don't move, I won't have any fun. Neither Katsuragi- kun nor Ichinose I should take seriously. I don't want to waste my energy on them. It's boring."

The atmosphere in the Student Council Office immediately somber upon hearing her words.

Although Katsuragi Kohei and Ichinose Honami maintained their previous postures and seemed to have no intention of speaking up and confronting Sakayanagi Arisu, their expressions visibly darkened.

One had a serious expression, already dark, now even darker; the other had a sullen, pretty face, reddish-black with hints of red.

Oops, things seem to be getting a little messy.

"Fine, since you're not going to help, Hoshino-kun, then let Kamuro talk to you himself."

"However, regarding what happened before, it's better if we do it in the room from now on. Although I believe Hoshino-kun won't let anyone take advantage of me, it's so exciting and tense that my heart might not be able to handle it."

Well, ∏●2 '↓Object swelling≯ Zhuan: This is indeed a problem. There is too much uncertainty about Sakayanagi's heart. If he accidentally ends up in the ICU...

Snap--

Hoshino En's thoughts didn't last long; a hand patting his shoulder interrupted his reverie.

Hmm? Who is it?

He turned his head and saw two small dumplings.

Ah, when did Secretary Senior arrive here?

How much did she hear?!

Although she didn't know how much she had heard, judging from the way Hoshino En looked at her as if she were looking at an insect, she was certain that she had heard that part.

"Scumbag!!"

She uttered those words coldly, then stared at Hoshino En without moving.

The two people on either side of Hoshino En seemed to be infected by these words, and their displeasure, stirred up by Sakayanagi Arisu, also shot towards Hoshino En.

Ichinose Honami even placed her right hand on Hoshino En's waist again, gently pinching the not-so-firm flesh there.

It didn't hurt much, but it was very itchy, and Hoshino En's body twitched involuntarily.

There's a cause for every grievance, and a debtor for every debt. If you're angry, you should go find Sakayanagi! Why are you breathing on me?

He wanted to cry but couldn't.

On the other end of the line, Sakayanagi Arisu didn't seem to expect Hoshino En to give a concrete answer to the question. She briefly mentioned it and then seemed to return the phone to its owner.

Then, Kamuro Masumi's still utterly devastated and speechless voice came through the receiver.

["Hey! Saka Eryanagi, what's wrong with you taking your cell phone into the bathtub? That's my 0 cell phone!!"][∩∧□LU≠{∞∶

["Splash... What's the big deal... I'll pay you back... Splash splash..."]

Because Sakayanagi Arisu sounded like she was deliberately paddling, her reply wasn't clearly transmitted to the receiver.

After waiting a while longer, until Hoshino En could no longer hear the sound of water in the background, Kamuro Masumi's voice came through clearly again.

["Hey, Hoshino, I accidentally took some videos and photos while practicing photography in the Special Building the day before yesterday afternoon. They should be useful for the review of Class D and Class C. I've already sent them to you."]

["I was originally planning to show you the videos and photos on the camera at noon, but who knew you would do that kind of thing to Sakayanagi in broad daylight? It's just too much!!"]

"But don't even think about it anymore, because I'll always be by Sakayanagi's side watching you!"

"Anyway, that's all, I'm hanging up now."

She finished saying everything she wanted to say and complaining about in one breath, and then immediately hung up the phone, showing no intention of talking any further.

After the call ended, the office returned to silence.

Tachibana Akane remained silent, Katsuragi Kohei remained silent, Ichinose Honami remained silent.

They all stared at Hoshino En, mainly at the phone in his hand, their meaning clear.

Hoshino En: "..."

I've already heard it all; deliberately hiding it seems pointless. (Search)

So he opened Kamuro Masumi's chat window and showed her what she had just sent: some photos and a video.