Huh? Let Me Drop Out!

Arisu entered the restaurant and casually found a seat, her exquisite and adorable face instantly drawing the gaze of most boys in the room.

Of course, many of them had thoughts of approaching her, but they were still busy building up their courage.

A greasy boy dressed in a flashy suit walked over with a flamboyant strut.

Seeing Haruki Yamauchi make the first move, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka turned to Kato Satsu and asked, "Is it really okay to let him go first? Regardless of whether he succeeds or not, won't this just make things harder for you?"

Satsu, however, was not worried, saying, "It's fine. I don't think I'll lose."

With that, he elegantly sliced a piece of steak, popped it into his mouth, and looked toward Arisu with interest.

"Lovely lady, would you mind if I joined you for dinner?"

Without waiting for Arisu to reply, Haruki Yamauchi pulled out the chair across from her and sat down with practiced familiarity, adjusting his collar as if trying to look more like a gentleman.

Arisu scrutinized Haruki Yamauchi, then glanced at Kato Satsu and the others on the other side before speaking in a soft, measured tone.

"If I dine with you, won't your friends be troubled?"

Haruki Yamauchi acted as if it didn't matter, spreading his hands and saying, "How could they possibly compare to you?"

He then propped his chin on one hand, flashed a meaningful smile, and gave Arisu a slight wink.

Looks like a fool who would betray his friends for a woman without hesitation. And since he knows Kato Satsu, maybe I can make use of him. (Sakayanagi Arisu)

Reading Arisu's inner thoughts, Kato Satsu nearly choked; truly, man proposes, God disposes.

He never expected that Arisu would actually have a use for Haruki Yamauchi, and that the matter would involve him.

Hey, hey! I don't know what you plan to use him for, but having that thought is not good. If you give him your contact info, I'm going to be very troubled. (Kato Satsu)

Seeing the situation veering away from his expectations, Kato Satsu picked up a drink and walked over slowly.

Hm? He's actually walking toward me. Perfect! Saves me the trouble of finding a way to approach him. (Sakayanagi Arisu)

Want to approach me? Fine. Let's see what you're up to. (Kato Satsu)

"My friend seems to have caused you a bit of trouble," Kato Satsu said as he arrived at their table.

"Actually, as far as it goes, we're getting along quite well. I really admire his confidence in his own charisma."

"Pfft!"

As soon as Arisu said this, a mocking sound suddenly erupted from one of the tables.

Though it was brief, the message it conveyed was crystal clear.

Haruki Yamauchi's face turned green instantly. He stood up abruptly, ready to lash out, but subconsciously remembered his bet with Kato Satsu.

I just bought this suit. If I have to pay the bill myself tonight, I won't survive the rest of the month. (Haruki Yamauchi)

He took a deep breath to steady his emotions before speaking again.

"Actually, I think a man should be judged by his inner character. Appearance is just a shell, after all. I'm not like some people."

Once this pointed remark was made, even Ayanokoji Kiyotaka at the nearby table closed his eyes in embarrassment.

Satsu wins. That comment is the definition of grasping at straws. (Ayanokoji Kiyotaka)

What a brainless idiot. (Kikyo Kushida)

Not only did he reveal his intentions, but the way he belittled others just shows how low-class he is. (Haruka Hasebe)

Sure enough, Arisu didn't even look at Haruki Yamauchi again, chatting away with Kato Satsu as if Haruki Yamauchi were completely invisible.

Seeing that no one was paying him any mind, perhaps to ease his embarrassment, Haruki Yamauchi randomly pulled a napkin from the table.

After symbolically wiping his nose, he slammed his hand on the table in desperation and shouted, "Hey! Don't ignore me!"

Hearing the loud bang, everyone in the restaurant couldn't help but flinch.

Damn, I wouldn't even dare to watch that, let alone do it. Even a lifelong loner like me knows you don't do that. (A boy watching the drama)

He looked so confident when he went up there, I thought he was a pro. Turns out he's just this level! (A boy whispering mockingly)

However, Haruki Yamauchi's outburst did succeed in drawing Arisu's attention back to him. She turned her head slightly to look at him and said:

"Could you please give up your seat to your companion? He's been standing while talking to me, and it must be tiring for him."

Oh ho ho, that's our Princess Arisu for you! (Kato Satsu)

Seeing Arisu humiliate him in front of everyone, Haruki Yamauchi finally snapped. Ignoring the stares of those around him, he shouted in a near-maniacal tone:

"Who the hell do you think you are!"

"Sir, you are disturbing the other guests."

The restaurant staff arrived just in time, gently restraining Haruki Yamauchi to prevent him from getting physical.

"Don't touch me with your hands! This suit is expensive, can you even afford to pay for it if you ruin it!"

Seeing the situation spiraling out of control, more staff members began to close in.

"Sir, please calm down, or we will have to ask you to leave!"

The staff's warning meant nothing to Haruki Yamauchi, and it wasn't until security arrived that he finally calmed down.

"Yamauchi, don't forget to pay the bill~"

Seeing the shopkeeper decide to show Haruki Yamauchi the door, Kato Satsu spoke to him playfully.

"I'll pay, I'll pay! Do you think I don't have the points?"

"What! Fifty thousand points!"

Seeing the bill handed over by the waiter, Haruki Yamauchi was stunned into speechlessness.

"Did you make a mistake? I'm only paying for my own meal."

"There is no mistake, sir. This is the bill for your meal alone. The dishes are right there at your table; you can verify them yourself," the waiter replied.

Haruki Yamauchi snatched the bill in disbelief and ran to his table to check the items one by one. He quickly reached a desperate conclusion.

He really had ordered that much!

"Argh! If I had known, I wouldn't have ordered so much! How am I supposed to survive the coming days!" (Haruki Yamauchi)

After Haruki Yamauchi paid and left in a daze, Sakayanagi Arisu spoke up once more.

"Your eye for companions is truly poor. You've ruined my pleasant dining mood."

"Then, do I have the chance to arrange a perfect dinner for you once again?"

As he spoke, Kato Satsu held out his phone. Sakayanagi Arisu did not hesitate, taking the phone to leave her contact information.

"In that case, I shall look forward to it," Sakayanagi Arisu replied with a smile.

"Yes! Character collection progress, one step further!" (Kato Satsu)

It was so easy to make contact with him. How should I go about getting him expelled next? (Sakayanagi Arisu)

"Huh? Get me expelled!" (Kato Satsu)