You Actually Let Him Run Errands

"Satsu."

"Ah, Kikyo. Is something the matter?"

Called out by Kikyo's sweet voice, Kato Satsu turned around and replied with a smile, though he could already guess what she was after without much thought.

It was about the study session!

"Actually, it's about the study session," Kikyo said, twisting the hem of her skirt with her fingers as she fidgeted.

"I heard from the other students in class that you won't be participating this time?"

Seeing Satsu nod in confirmation, Kikyo suddenly grew agitated, leaning forward abruptly until she was standing very close to him.

"Why? Satsu, your grades are excellent; you could definitely help everyone out."

"No kidding, I copied Suzune's answers, how could they not be good?" (Kato Satsu)

"Please, Satsu, you know it too. If we fail the midterm exams, we'll be expelled."

"We're all classmates; I really can't bear to see anyone get expelled."

As she spoke, Kikyo reached out and tugged at Satsu's sleeve.

With meticulous detail, she used only two fingers to hold his sleeve while gazing at him with watery eyes. Paired with her adorable appearance and top-tier figure, any boy with less resolve would likely agree to any request she made.

"Hurry up and agree! It's all that damn Kokoro Inogashira's fault. If she likes him, she should just say so, instead of trying to get close under the guise of a study session." (Kikyo Kushida)

"The most infuriating part is that once she found out Satsu wasn't coming, she didn't even dare to ask him herself and begged me to do it. Do I owe you something?" (Kikyo Kushida)

Satsu stroked his chin in thought for a moment before saying slowly, "Alright, since it's your request, Kikyo."

"However, I won't be able to help at the study session every day. Is that alright?"

"Of course, just having you come is enough."

Watching Kikyo walk away, Satsu couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. He had clearly made up his mind to reach Class A on his own, yet when faced with her request, he had agreed as if possessed.

She seemed to possess a special charm that made refusing her feel like a crime. Even knowing Kikyo's true nature, that sense of guilt didn't diminish in the slightest.

Just as he reached the corner, Satsu bumped into Suzune and Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, who were returning from the teachers' office.

"Satsu, we were just looking for you."

Upon seeing Satsu, Ayanokoji looked as if he had found a lifeline, quickly stepping forward to push Satsu toward Suzune.

"Horikita needs manpower to reach Class A, and you two would definitely be the best partners."

"With Satsu here, Horikita shouldn't be forcing me to help anymore, right?" (Ayanokoji Kiyotaka)

Seeing the look of utter resistance on Ayanokoji's face regarding her proposal, Reine wore a helpless expression before sizing up Satsu.

"Consider it—joining me and Ayanokoji? As long as you listen to me, we will definitely reach Class A."

"Yeah, yeah, as long as you join...!"

"Wait, why am I being dragged into this?"

Ayanokoji was left completely speechless. He had already helped Horikita find one person, yet she still hadn't given up on the idea of forcibly recruiting him.

"Ayanokoji-kun, don't think about running away. Kato's The Web is very useful, and you are the most suitable for running errands."

"How about you two ask for the person in question's opinion first?" Satsu suddenly interjected, cutting them off.

"I don't have any damn The Web!" (Kato Satsu)

"And you're actually making Ayanokoji run errands?" (Kato Satsu)