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Sakura noticed Sakayanagi as she came out of the restaurant. Then she supported Classmate Sakayanagi.

"..."

"I'm fine." Classmate Sakayanagi remained polite. "Still, thank you just now, Sakura, for catching me."

"It's... it's nothing," Sakura hurriedly said.

Then she let go of Classmate Sakayanagi.

At that moment, Hachiman walked over as well.

"Are you okay?" Hachiman asked.

Sakayanagi smiled faintly. "Thanks to Sakura's help. It seems this body of mine is still as frail as ever."

"..."

Everyone knew that Sakayanagi was physically weak. Her father was the chairman, and while he allowed her to live at school like an ordinary student, he had forbidden her from taking part in any special exams related to athletics.

Now that she was making light of herself, there was nothing anyone could say but remain silent.

After all, her frailty was a fact, and none of them had the power to change it.

Perhaps only by studying medicine—perhaps even conducting specialized research and continually pursuing further education—could someone eventually help Classmate Sakayanagi.

As for that, Hachiman had placed great hopes on Horikita.

During the break, he had asked Horikita what field of graduate study she would choose after majoring in medicine at university.

She had said that she would probably work toward cardiology.

So perhaps one day in the future, Horikita might be able to help Classmate Sakayanagi.

Hachiman suddenly sank into thought.

"Still, Hachiman, it seems you like flowers too." Sakayanagi noticed that her flowers had fallen to the ground.

Hachiman picked up the flowers she had accidentally dropped earlier.

"I've bought them a few times, but I always had the shop staff arrange them for me." Hachiman handed the fragrant bouquet of pink roses to Sakayanagi.

"Is that so? I thought you were quite skilled at giving flowers to people." Classmate