After school, Sakayanagi Arisu approached Shikime Natsu.
"Is there something you need, Sakayanagi?"
Shikime Natsu watched with some confusion as the problem girl walked toward him.
"Ara, wasn't it you who made the bet, Shikime-kun? My, how forgetful of you."
Sakayanagi Arisu chuckled lightly, tapping her cane on the floor a few times.
"I haven't forgotten~ Have you thought about what kind of maid outfit you're going to buy?"
Shikime Natsu looked at Sakayanagi Arisu with an appreciative gaze. It was good that she was willing to honor the bet; he was genuinely worried she might try to back out.
"I don't know what kind of maid outfit you like, Shikime-kun. Why don't you come pick one out with me?"
Sakayanagi Arisu let out a light laugh.
"Heh, there's no need for that."
Shikime Natsu could just imagine it: if he went to Keyaki Mall with a woman like Sakayanagi Arisu and had her buy a maid outfit, he could only guess what kind of looks he'd get from the people around them. Especially since Sakayanagi Arisu basically never went anywhere without her cane. His reputation at this school would be utterly ruined.
"What a shame. If Shikime-kun were to pick, I'd even be willing to wear a more revealing one."
Sakayanagi Arisu's other small, fair hand rested gently on her chest as she looked at Shikime Natsu with a playful expression.
Without a doubt, his good deskmate had already given him the 'scum' look countless times.
This girl was deliberately trying to ruin his relationship with his deskmate. She really was quite despicable.
"Sorry, I'm not very interested in a meager figure."
Even without the school uniform, Shikime Natsu estimated that Sakayanagi Arisu was probably an A-cup at best.
"XXX!"
"Is that so? What a pity. But it's alright, I'll be coming to your dorm tonight. Perhaps I can let Shikime-kun experience the charm of a meager figure."
This girl was definitely doing it on purpose, saying so many suggestive things.
"Well then... I'll be taking my leave. I'll be sure to prepare the maid outfit meticulously."
After saying this, Sakayanagi Arisu left directly.
It was a good thing that only Shikime Natsu, Kamuro Masumi, and Sakayanagi Arisu were left in the classroom; otherwise, she would have completely sullied his reputation.
The most crucial point was that her promise at the time was not to harm the class's interests, but she never said she wouldn't harm his reputation. How detestable.
Of course, Shikime Natsu was still looking forward to it a little. He was the victor, so what was wrong with enjoying himself a bit?
"Where's your dorm?"
Kamuro Masumi looked at Shikime Natsu, her eyes terrifying, her tone thick with dissatisfaction.
Shikime Natsu had gotten used to his good deskmate staring at him like this.
"Do you want to come over in a maid outfit too?"
"...I'm coming to supervise you, to make sure you don't do anything out of line. You remember what I told you this morning, right?"
Kamuro Masumi glared fiercely at Shikime Natsu. This guy was still so flippant.
"Alright, I'll definitely know my limits."
Shikime Natsu promised.
"Room number."
Kamuro Masumi insisted.
"Building X, Room XXX."
In the end, Shikime Natsu gave her his room number.
"By the way, Masumi, want to go for a stroll in Keyaki Mall? The coffee there is pretty good~"
Shikime Natsu stood up and invited Kamuro Masumi.
Neither of them had joined any clubs, so they had quite a bit of free time after school.
"I bet you just want to see what kind of maid outfit Sakayanagi is buying, right? You're the worst!"
Kamuro Masumi wore an expression that said she already knew what Shikime Natsu was thinking, looking at him with utter disdain.
"You've really got me wrong. I just want to improve my relationship with my deskmate."
Shikime Natsu explained, looking like he had been wronged.
"Slick talker."
Kamuro Masumi picked up her school bag and stood up.
"Let's go then."
Shikime Natsu also stood up and walked directly to the classroom door, not caring whether Kamuro Masumi had agreed or not.
In Shikime Natsu's eyes, Kamuro Masumi was a classic tsundere—saying one thing but meaning another.
"Shiki-san, have you arranged the matter with Horikita-san for me?"
This was a message from Kushida Kikyou. He hadn't expected her to be in such a hurry, especially since she didn't genuinely want to be friends with Horikita Suzune.
"Is that Sakayanagi?"
Kamuro Masumi glanced at Shikime Natsu nonchalantly.
"No, it's Kushida from Class D. She wants me to help her become friends with someone else from Class D."
Shikime Natsu shook his head. There was nothing to hide about this.
"Oh."
Kamuro Masumi replied casually.
"Sorry, I was busy with class matters yesterday and didn't get to it. I'll ask for you in a bit."
Shikime Natsu gave a very standard reply.
But it was true, he had to help Kushida Kikyou make the request. Regardless of success, he had to at least try, since Kushida Kikyou was a beautiful girl with a CG. Of course, if it didn't work out, Shikime Natsu wouldn't force himself.
He opened his contact list and found Horikita Suzune's name.
"Kushida Kikyou from your class wants to be friends with you."
"No."
Wow, that was blunt.
Shikime Natsu was filled with admiration. This girl really was direct.
"Sorry, Kushida-san, it was a failure."
"Is that so... then could you invite Horikita-san to the coffee shop tomorrow after school? In your name. [PleasePlease.JPG]"
What a troublesome woman.
Shikime Natsu couldn't quite understand the idea of wanting to be friends with someone you clearly disliked.
"OK."
But oh well, meeting in person wasn't a bad idea. He wondered if it might trigger a new CG.
Kamuro Masumi followed beside Shikime Natsu without a word, her gaze scanning the students around them. Although this school had such an absurd competitive system, the students seemed no different from those at a normal school.
"Let's go, Masumi. I recommend this coffee shop."
Shikime Natsu pushed open the door to the coffee shop. Compared to the day before yesterday, it was quite crowded, but thankfully there were still empty seats. How lucky.
"I recommend these two."
Shikime Natsu brought over a menu and pointed to the two coffees he had tried before.
"I'll have this one."
Kamuro Masumi chose a coffee that wasn't one of the two. It was a choice between A or B, but Kamuro Masumi chose 'or'. How contrary of her, especially since she picked one he hadn't recommended.
Seeing Shikime Natsu's expression, a hint of slyness flashed in the girl's purple eyes, and her brow lifted with a touch of delight.
"Of course, you can."
Although it wasn't obvious, the girl before him was probably smiling, right?
"Masumi, you have a pretty smile. You should smile more often, like this."
Shikime Natsu looked at Kamuro Masumi, placing his fingers at the corners of his mouth and pulling them into a crescent shape.
"Like an idiot."
Kamuro Masumi turned her face away, resting her chin on her hand. The tips of her delicate, small ears had turned a faint shade of red.
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