Shinomiya looked at Ayanokoji. This had to be his doing.
But Horikita was actually that bold?
Shinomiya looked at Kushida and found her expression somewhat stiff.
Well, looks like she was jealous again.
Whenever Horikita stole the spotlight and earned everyone's recognition and admiration, Kushida got upset.
Where should they go tonight to let off some steam?
Maybe he should ask Fujii. The guy hid away to smoke every day, so he had to know plenty of places.
He took out his phone and called.
Fujii answered instantly.
"Shinomiya, what do you need? I'll definitely do it!"
The voice on the other end was frighteningly enthusiastic. Shinomiya tilted his head and moved the phone away, letting Fujii rave by himself for a while.
No need to think about it. His nicotine cravings must have hit again.
Once the other end quieted down, Shinomiya put the phone back to his ear.
"Find me somewhere open but secluded at night. Once it's done, I'll give you a pack of Seven Stars."
"Okay! No problem! It's just... could you give me some of those cigarettes in advance?"
"Go get the receipt from under the mat in the equipment room, then get the cigarettes from the locker at the appliance store."
"Uh... does it have to be so complicated?"
"How could I carry contraband like that on me? I don't even smoke!"
"Take it or leave it!"
"No, wait! I'll go get them right now. I'll definitely send you the location before tonight!"
That put Shinomiya at ease, and he went off to play in the pool.
"Yōha, look over here!"
Kushida splashed a handful of water at him.
Water Release: Water Wall!
With a one-handed sweep, Shinomiya raised a curtain of water that blocked Kushida's attack.
"Take this!"
Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique!