From Kashiwagi to Eri, Hayakawa Mana had practically recited everything short of her ID number—talk about panic-inducing!
Sogo Doma: "..."
Panic was possible, but he would never panic in this lifetime. Still...
"Why bring up that Kashiwagi Eri person?" As the very embodiment of a terrible teammate, Eriri perfectly demonstrated what it meant to give herself away. Hayakawa Mana had mentioned Kashiwagi-sensei and Eri-sensei, but she had never said they were the same person.
"Eri-sensei, it seems Sawamura-san still doesn't know about this..." Fortunately, Hayakawa Mana didn't think much of it. Still smiling, she said to Sogo Doma, "So, are you sure you want me to reveal the truth here?"
"You know me?" Sogo Doma asked in "surprise."
"Of course..." Hayakawa Mana nodded. "I'm a devoted fan of Kashiwagi-sensei."
Sawamura Eriri: "..."
Huh!?
President Hayakawa had actually read the doujinshi she drew—and she was even a fan?
"A devoted fan..." Sogo Doma's eye twitched at those words. Other people might have found them gratifying, but for some reason, he was worried she might suddenly jump up and punch him before saying, "So you're Kashiwagi Eri?"
After all, fan culture was fan culture. Those who knew, knew.
"Of course..." But his reaction made Hayakawa Mana think he didn't believe her, and she hurriedly said, "I've read all of Kashiwagi-sensei's works, especially..."
"President!" Unfortunately, before she could finish, the little blonde beside her could no longer sit still.
"Ah..." That cry also snapped Hayakawa Mana out of her fervor. "S-sorry. I just like sensei's works so much that I couldn't help myself..."
"President, do you really like that Kashiwagi Eri-sensei's works?" No one disliked being praised, and Eriri was no exception.
"..." Hayakawa Mana froze. "Sawamura-san, you'll keep this a secret for me, right?"
"O-of course..." the little blonde promised as well.