Consultation, Stalking, and a Sense of Crisis

He... he is the real angel!

Yes, compared to someone as sinful as me, he is a truly kind angel!!

Relieved by the store manager's explanation, my mother apologized and thanked the manager again before leaving with me.

"Honami, you've done them such a great favor this time, you must repay them properly in the future, understand?"

"One should not be an ungrateful person."

"Okay, I understand."

I responded sullenly.

I want to repay him, but I don't know him at all. Where could I possibly find him, somewhere in the world?

Moreover, although I preserved my reputation with his help, it only Gaga my sense of guilt.

Therefore, after this incident, I locked myself in my house and it took me a long time to recover.

My unusual behavior caught the principal's attention. Two months before graduation, he spoke with me privately to learn more about my situation and recommended Advanced Nurturing to me.

"No one there will know you; you can always start over."

"Besides, it's a government-supported school. If you perform exceptionally well, you might be able to ask the government to help you find that boy."

I simply couldn't resist the temptation of those two [rewards].

So I started studying hard, took the entrance exam, and was successfully admitted to Advanced Nurturing.

And then... I saw him here.

His features were very distinctive; I recognized him at a glance.

His name is Hoshino En, and he is someone who is extremely clumsy in interpersonal relationships... to be precise, in relationships with the opposite sex.

It seems that even angels have their weaknesses.

Thinking about this, a sense of relief suddenly welled up inside me.

Immediately afterwards, a deep sense of guilt welled up in my heart again: I was actually able to have positive emotions because of other people's shortcomings; I really am a sinner.

Perhaps "Demon Bathed in Sin" would be a more fitting title for me than "Archangel"?

However, since that's the case, then it's only right that I repay this kindness, isn't it?

Watching Hoshino-kun bickering with Tachibana Akane- senpai, a slight smile crept onto my lips.

Moreover, Hoshino-kun's arms are really strong, warm, and captivating.

First Semester of First Year:

Chapters 119 and 111: Meeting, Surveillance, Sense of Crisis

Click--

The office door opened, and Horikita Manabu and Karuizawa Kei walked in one after the other, interrupting the ongoing standoff inside.

"Thank you so much for your help today, Horikita Manabu."

As she walked towards Hoshino En's location, Karuizawa Kei thanked Horikita Manabu.

Pushing Katsuragi Kohei aside, she walked to Hoshino En's side and gently placed a hand on his shoulder.

"However, it seems you, Ichinose, and Katsuragi have other things to discuss, so Hoshino and I won't disturb you any longer."

"We'll take our leave now."

After saying that, she patted Hoshino En's arm and walked out first.

"That's all, Secretary Senior, Horikita Manabu, and Ichinose and Katsuragi, I'll be going now."

Hoshino En stood up, greeted them, and then walked towards the gate.

"You--"

Tachibana Akane instinctively wanted to correct his form of address, but upon closer listening, she realized there seemed to be no problem, so she immediately shut up.

"Adieu~"

Having completed all the necessary tasks, Hoshino En Enishi and Karuizawa Kei returned to their classroom after leaving the Student Council Office to prepare for their afternoon classes.

In the afternoon, after finishing her lessons and completing her Swimming Club training, Hoshino Eri received a message on Hoshino En phone.

Hirata Yosuke: [Hoshino -kun, there's something I'd like to talk to you about. Could we meet at that coffee shop in the Shopping Mall later? You know, the really popular one.]

There was absolutely no room for refusal, so it must be something very important.

Hoshino En sat on a chair in the Swimming Club's locker room, looking at the messages on her phone with worry.

Given Hirata Yosuke's personality, he would probably want to talk about what happened in Yamauchi that morning.

Honestly, he even protects a black sheep Yamauchi. What happened to Hirata in the past that made him so obsessive?

He felt a bit helpless, but if he didn't go, it would definitely cause even more trouble, so he had to go.

Tsk, just like Kushida, these problem children... can't we just let them have an easy time like Ichinose and Shiina did!

Oh, right, thinking of Shiina, I should tell her that he won't be able to go to the library this afternoon.

Ugh, this is awful.

After changing her clothes, Hoshino En packed her swimming gear into a bag, put it back in her backpack, and then walked out of the Swimming Pool with her bag.

This must be a very serious matter, yet Hirata chose that location for the meeting... What was he thinking?!

He hurried towards the dormitory building with his bag on his back; he needed to put it down before going to his appointment.

About 30 meters behind Hoshino En, a guy with a camera was standing there furtively.

"The target's movements have changed; he didn't go to the library, but went back to his dormitory."

H ["Oh dear~ It seems Hoshino-kun doesn't want to spend this afternoon with his silver-haired sweetheart."]

A: You yourself have silver hair, right?

Kamuro Masumi thought to herself, she wouldn't dare say such sarcastic remarks in front of Sakayanagi Arisu.

"Kamuro, it looks like you won't be able to leave work early today."

8. ["Help me keep following him and see which Stealing Cat is making him even temporarily abandon his beloved mistress."]

"Hey, you should know I can't hide my stalking from him, right? If we continue, it might upset him. What should we do then?"

Qi: "Also, because I was taking pictures for you, the people in the Swimming Club have started to mistake me for his little fangirl. To be honest, it's disgusting. Couldn't you have gone and won over another woman who likes Hoshino to do this kind of thing?"

6 ["... Are you asking me to give those Stealing Cat a chance to get close to Hoshino-kun? What do you take me for? A philanthropist?"]

["Even a philanthropist wouldn't create opportunities for other women who like their man to get close to him, okay?!"]

Ugh, that tone sounds... Sakayanagi seems really angry.

It's really upsetting to be misunderstood!

Kamuro Masumi cautiously followed Hoshino En into the dormitory building and went straight up the stairs to the fourth floor where Hoshino En was, sneaking around and looking towards the corridor.

Although the Swimming Club members meant no harm, most were encouraging her to take advantage of Hoshino En and go for it, while the rest suggested she change into her swimsuit and practice with Hoshino En. But, but...

She's not the kind of person who'd be obsessed Hoshino that scumbag Hoshino!!!

"Could it be that the video Katsuragi sent you made you feel threatened?"

["..."]

The phone call suddenly stopped.

Oh dear? Could it be... I guessed right??

"Yes, I'm starting to feel threatened. I never imagined there was an enemy I'd never even heard of. Hoshino-kun is just too alluring."

That guy with the incredibly high pride, Sakayanagi, actually admitted it?

But there wasn't anything particularly noteworthy in that video, right? At most, Hoshino was staring at the photo for a while, and that upperclassman trying to take his phone... Wait, really?!

"... Are you talking about that senior student in the Student Council, or the person in the photo?"

"Of course, both are true. That Student Council is clearly a third-year senior, yet he still managed to do something as shameless as [an older man having sex with a younger woman], it's absurd!"

"And that [Shizuku-chan], she's actually a fairly well-known print model! How can a [high school idol]—an attribute that only exists in virgins' fantasies—appear in reality?! And that girl is a dairy cow, that's too dangerous!!!"

... Sakayanagi was really nervous.

However, the "sickly young lady" attribute is not something that would happen in reality. Even though your figure is in trouble, don't feel inferior, Sakayanagi.

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"That [Shizuku-chan] is Sakura from Class 1-D. She shouldn't have anything to do with Hoshino. I've never even heard her mention Hoshino."

"Are you very familiar with her?"

"She sent me the photo because she thought it captured something incredible, and asked me what to do!"

"They've actually gotten to this point in their relationship...?"

"Besides, if I could leave work early, I was planning to go find her and take pictures together. That kid is a worry for me."

"... Okay, Kamuro, you can go home now."

"What?"

Would Sakayanagi really be that kind?

Kamuro Masumi suddenly had a bad feeling.

"Go and sound out Sakura's situation, and try to find out what she thinks of Hoshino-kun."

Kamuro Masumi: "..."

Well, what kind of "getting off work" is this? We still have to work!

Moreover, it's a task that will involve her interpersonal relationships.

"Let's make this clear beforehand: I'll only do my best, and if it doesn't work out, there's nothing I can do. Please don't interfere with my private friendships."

"Of course, I'm not that dictatorial or tyrannical. As for Hoshino-kun... I'll handle that myself!"

"By yourself? Are you sure you'll be okay on your own?"

"Of course I won't go alone. I'll find someone I can help with, so you don't need to worry."

After saying that, Sakayanagi Arisu hung up the phone, her gaze falling on the Silver Fairy and archangel huddled together not far away, a determined glint in her eyes.

Meanwhile, on the fourth floor of the dormitory building, Kamuro Masumi hung up the phone and breathed a sigh of relief.

Finally, I don't have to follow that Hoshino guy anymore. Compared to that, chatting with Sakura is much simpler.

She opened her friends list, found Sakura Airi's information, and turned on her location.

Something's different here; she wasn't in the Special Building today, but in the grove of trees next to the dormitory area.

However, it's by the sea, and you can see Tokyo directly across the water. With the added bonus of the sunset at dusk, the scenery should be quite beautiful.

Having confirmed the target's location and feeling somewhat tempted, Kamuro Masumi patted her face, put her phone back in her pocket, and looked up to leave.

As a result, when she looked up, she met the gaze of Hoshino En, who was leaning against the emergency exit door with her arms crossed.

"Are you still going to follow me?"

He asked a question without much expression, nor in a particularly cold tone.

Kamuro Masumi: "..."

Kamuro Masumi remained silent.

"Hey? What's wrong?"

Seeing her reaction, Hoshino En raised her hand and waved it in front of her, but she immediately slapped it away.

"I'm fine, let me catch my breath."

She spoke very quickly and softly, then covered her chest with one hand, leaned against the wall with the other, slowly took deep breaths, and squatted down.

It was so scary! Suddenly something appeared, it was really frightening!!!

"I must have been making quite a bit of noise; you were just too engrossed in talking on the phone."

Those who doubt him, please don't try to read my mind at a time like this!!!

Liu: "I didn't--"