"They said something had happened at home and told us to hurry back. So we left before we had a chance to tell you..."
Shiori made up an excuse on the spot and apologized in a sincere tone.
Seeing Shiori like that, Miku sighed helplessly and replied in a relaxed tone.
"If something happened at home, then you couldn't help it~ I forgive you both."
Chapter 18: Meeting Miku Again (Part Two)
Only after seeing that Miku didn't mind being stood up earlier did Shiori press a hand to his chest and breathe a sigh of relief.
Then Miku tilted her head and asked curiously.
"But why are you two here~? Apart from the Executive Committee Members, shouldn't everyone be working at their own schools today?"
Lingmeng put her hands on her hips and answered.
"Isn't it obvious? If we're here, that means we're Executive Committee Members for the Tengu Festival too."
"Oh my~ That's quite a surprise."
Miku covered her mouth with a hand as she spoke in surprise. Then, looking puzzled, she touched a finger to her lips.
"But when I met with the other schools' Executive Committee Members at Ryudouji a few days ago, I don't think I saw either of you."
"Ahem... We happened to have something to take care of then, so we couldn't go..."
A little cold sweat appeared on Shiori's forehead as he hastily explained.
Miku didn't seem suspicious and simply chose to believe him.
"I see~"
"Ahaha..."
Shiori gave an awkward laugh and continued, seemingly trying to change the subject.
"Anyway, isn't this place off-limits?"
"Yeah. For the Ryudouji Executive Committee Chair, you seem to have a lot of free time."
Lingmeng folded her arms and chimed in.
But Miku merely giggled, a mischievous smile spreading across her face.
"That's right~ Sorry~