In the end, Kamuro Masumi agreed to the lunch invitation. Of course, this time it was Kamuro Masumi's turn to treat him back, and Shikime Natsu naturally accepted graciously.
"Are you going to lunch, Shiki-san? Wait for me!"
Totsuka Yahiko followed, his spirits looking quite high, his face full of joy... and a bit of smugness.
"Okay."
Shikime Natsu waited for Katsuragi Kouhei and Hashimoto Masayoshi to catch up, and the two of them walked to the back door of the classroom, planning to head out.
"Yamamura-san, won't you join us?"
Shikime Natsu's gaze fell on Yamamura Miki, who was sitting ramrod straight in her seat. The girl's thoughts were easy to read; she was wondering if it would be inappropriate to go alonginitiative , especially without an invitation.
Even though she was invited yesterday, wouldn't it be too thick-skinned to tag along today without being invited?
But... she was clearly looking forward to it.
As Shikime Natsu passed by Yamamura Miki, he could clearly sense a heavy atmosphere around her, probably thinking, "He didn't invite me. That's right, someone like me...."
But once he took the initiative to invite her, the girl's mood instantly brightened.
"Mm!"
Yamamura Miki quickly stood up, carefully following two paces behind Shikime Natsu.
Now it was a lunch gathering of six. Most students in the classroom still opted for rice balls or sandwiches from the convenience store. There was no special reason, other than that they were filling and incredibly convenient.
"If we compare the students here to products, Shiki-san, we're the superior ones, huh!"
After arriving at the cafeteria and getting their food, Totsuka Yahiko couldn't wait to start the conversation.
Judging by Totsuka Yahiko's tone, the guy seemed to be getting a little carried away. That wouldn't do. If he acted with such arrogance, it would definitely cause a lot of trouble in their future actions.
And... if he kept throwing around words like 'superior' and 'inferior', he would easily offend people.
"Totsuka, this is just a temporary lead. Human potential is limitless. Among the four classes, we are just one step ahead. We must not become arrogant."
Shikime Natsu glanced at Totsuka Yahiko. As his subordinate, who worked for him, Shikime Natsu naturally hoped he would be a bit more steady. Otherwise, he might not even be able to handle simple tasks.
"What do you think this school's competitive system is for? Or why do you think I chose not to sell the information to Class D? Any class can take Class A's position. I just wanted to test the gap between Class D and us."
"Hashimoto also told me that the current second-year Class A used to be Class B. If we underestimate our opponents, we will lose the position of Class A sooner or later."
"Yes, I understand! Shiki-san, I was being too arrogant just now, I'm sorry!"
Totsuka Yahiko quickly apologized. If anyone else in the class had said this, Totsuka Yahiko probably wouldn't have listened, but Shikime Natsu was different.
It could be said that Class A's current lead was entirely thanks to Shikime Natsu. If someone like him wasn't arrogant, what right did he, someone who had contributed nothing, have to be arrogant?
"It's fine. I just hope you'll be a little more prudent in the future."
Shikime Natsu nodded. A little reminder was enough. His gaze fell on Hashimoto Masayoshi to his front right. This guy's ability to gather information was really quite good.
To even know that the second-year Class A was originally Class B, even though he hadn't given the guy any tasks yesterday.
"Yes!"
Totsuka Yahiko nodded.
"Do we have any plans for what's next, leader?"
Hashimoto Masayoshi's gaze fell on Shikime Natsu. By following this person, he could graduate from Class A. This was Hashimoto Masayoshi's inner thought.
"How was yesterday's club activity information session?"
Shikime Natsu didn't directly answer what Hashimoto Masayoshi was asking about. Instead, he asked about yesterday's club session. After finishing his deal with Ryuuen Kakeru yesterday, he went to read with Shiina Hiyori. Hmm... he was quite busy.
"I applied to join the Student Council. I don't know the result yet."
Katsuragi Kouhei shook his head, his expression very calm.
"I signed up for the Tennis Club."
Totsuka Yahiko spoke up next.
The Tennis Club?
Shikime Natsu was slightly stunned. It was only then that he remembered he possessed tennis skills capable of taking on aliens.
If he joined the Tennis Club, he could probably defeat the club president on the first day.
"As for me, not yet."
Hashimoto Masayoshi waved his hand. He still felt that staying in a club wasn't very meaningful; it would be better to do more things for Shikime Natsu.
He wanted to graduate from Class A and show those who had laughed at him.
"Shikime, aren't you considering joining the Student Council?"
Katsuragi Kouhei's gaze fell on Shikime Natsu. He felt that Shikime Natsu was more suitable for the Student Council than he was.
"Forget it, I don't have that much time."
Shikime Natsu shook his head. Even if he could use Shadow Clone Jutsu, it would only make him more tired.
"I don't think Shiki-san needs to participate in these things. Our class needs Shiki-san's command more."
Totsuka Yahiko said.
"I agree."
Hashimoto Masayoshi nodded. If Shikime Natsu was busy with Student Council affairs, he might not be able to take care of class matters, and they might need to pick a new leader.
Katsuragi Kouhei, Sakayanagi Arisu, neither of them was suitable.
"That's true."
Katsuragi Kouhei nodded.
"Masumi, Yamamura-san, are you planning to join any clubs?"
Shikime Natsu's gaze fell on Kamuro Masumi and Yamamura Miki.
"No."
"I... I haven't decided yet either."
Both were the type who spoke little. One was naturally taciturn with poor teamwork skills, while the other was too self-deprecating, and... also not very social.
Of course, that didn't matter. At least, Shikime Natsu could communicate with them normally.
Lunchtime ended quickly, and everyone soon returned to the classroom.
As for Yamamura Miki, Shikime Natsu had asked her about her thoughts last time. She said she felt quite happy, even if she was just listening from the side. It was probably because she was invited, and even just listening, she felt that people were paying attention to her. Just that was enough to make her feel very satisfied.
"Masumi, did you enjoy lunch?"
Returning to his seat, Shikime Natsu turned his gaze to the girl beside him, who was still wearing a stern expression.
"If you didn't like it, I won't force you next time."
Shikime Natsu still wasn't sure what Kamuro Masumi was thinking, so he planned to use his superpower to ask about her thoughts directly, to see what was on her mind.
"It was average."
Average? What kind of answer is that?
"Go?"
Kamuro Masumi turned her face to the other side, so Shikime Natsu couldn't see the expression on her face.
No reply.
"Alright, then I'll call you again next time."
Shikime Natsu smiled. No answer was the best answer. Why had Kamuro Masumi become so bashful?
"Whatever."
Kamuro Masumi spoke in a low voice, but... a strange sense of irritation welled up in her heart. Why couldn't she express her thoughts frankly? In the past, although she didn't talk much, she always stated her thoughts clearly.
But.....
Now it felt like something was stuck in her throat.
This feeling... what exactly was it?
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