Chabashira-sensei was an adult, after all. "Then congratulations in advance on leading your class even higher."
"Your year is also the most unique year at this school."
"It's the year with the fiercest competition, the greatest pressure, and the most students still remaining."
"I hope that when you graduate and leave, you'll all gain something from it," Chabashira said.
It also made her sound rather like a teacher about to resign.
Chabashira-sensei would leave this place too and begin a new life of her own.
However. "February 15 is the day the second-years will be holding their parent-teacher conferences," Hachiman said. "And Chabashira-sensei, you know what day February 14 is, right?"
"Huh?"
February 14.
With all the class competition in the past, she had muddled through her days.
Chabashira had never paid much attention to things like that.
But it should have been a day when boys became popular. Hoshinomiya, in particular, sometimes complained about things like who wanted her to give them chocolate.
In other words, it was Valentine's Day.
"It's Valentine's Day," Hachiman said proactively. "And Chabashira-sensei, do you have any experience making chocolate?"
"Would anyone even like that hard chocolate with the texture of durian cake? I don't think I'd like it. I definitely prefer something smoother."
"But I've only ever eaten the kind my family bought during the holidays."
"So..."
Hmm.
It was obvious that Hachiman was rather enthusiastic about this topic and could keep talking endlessly.
But.
Chabashira frowned.
Because.
February 14 was Valentine's Day. What did Hachiman mean by bringing it up to her now?
And he was asking whether she had experience making chocolate.
Hey.
Could it be that he was saying he wanted to receive some that day?
"Sorry." Hachiman still had classes today, unlike Chabashira, who had no morning classes and