"Haha, I honestly didn't expect it either." Kusano Kaoru smiled sheepishly. "Even though I always said I wanted to get married early and retire, just like Yukiko-senpai. But now that it's really happening, it still feels like a dream."
Vodka: "..." Retire?? For that messy-haired ponytail guy??
His sunglasses did a fine job concealing Vodka's killing-intent-filled gaze.
Aside from Kenzaki Osamu, the target of that stare, rubbing his arm as a chill ran down his back, none of the other celebrities noticed anything unusual.
Kusano Kaoru did not look Vodka's way at all. She was looking at Hoshino Terumi. Remembering that their group had disbanded because the two of them did not get along, Kusano Kaoru gave a sarcastic smile. "But speaking of marriage, I used to think Terumi would definitely be the first to walk down the aisle."
"..."
The air fell silent for a moment.
Both Kinoshita Yoko and Yuki Aono could hear the provocation and mockery in her words.
The two of them sighed helplessly.
Following Kusano Kaoru's topic, Yuki Aono tried to steer the conversation back on track.
She looked at Hoshino Terumi and casually asked, "A while ago, I heard you had someone you were secretly in love with. How are things progressing between you two now?"
Through her bag, Hoshino Terumi felt the signed magazine tucked inside. She was not angered by Kusano Kaoru's provocation, merely replying in an even tone, "There has been no progress at all, and I doubt there ever will be. Compared with getting married early and stepping into the graveyard of life, I prefer the beautiful experience of unrequited love. That way, both people can remain free."
"Huh?" Kusano Kaoru slapped the shoe cabinet and stormed toward her. "Calling marriage a graveyard at someone else's engagement party? Are you