At this moment, Sonoko Suzuki and Kazuha Toyama were gathered around Ran Mouri, while Ran lay facedown on the desk, her face slightly flushed as though she was embarrassed about something.
"Kazuha, didn't you go home?"
Shin looked at Kazuha in surprise.
Kazuha had originally gone to stay temporarily at Shin's house, but after staying there for one night, she had gone back home.
He hadn't expected to see Kazuha so early in the morning on the first day of school. Shin had thought that even if she returned, it would be in the afternoon.
"Because I came back yesterday. I stayed at Ran's mother's house yesterday," Kazuha said, raising her head to Shin.
"What are you two surrounding Ran for?" Shin asked them.
If someone who knew nothing walked in, they might think the two of them were bullying Ran.
"Of course it's because Ran has become prettier. I want to ask her what her secret to becoming beautiful is," Sonoko said, her eyes sparkling.
"Yeah, I've been curious since yesterday. But no matter how I ask, Ran won't tell me," Kazuha said with a pout.
"Do you really want to know? If you do—"
"Shin, you absolutely can't tell them!"
Ran sprang to her feet and hurriedly called out to Shin. Naturally, she knew why she had changed so much.
But Ran didn't want Sonoko and Kazuha to find out.
"Since Ran doesn't want me to say it, forget it. I won't say anything," Shin said with a slight smile at Ran.
In fact, Shin had never planned on saying anything. He had only wanted to tease Ran a little.
Akako Koizumi, who stood behind Shin, couldn't help pursing her lips. She felt quite jealous inside, which was perfectly normal. It would have been strange if she weren't