The sun will eventually set, and Gawain should also avoid the limelight.
As I said before, time flies when you study hard. If it doesn't fly, find your own reason: are you studying hard?
Soon it was 3:30 PM. Students from the go-home club were already discussing what games to play tonight, while Sakiko had to go to her part-time job. Looking at Soyo at the school gate, Sakiko felt her mood for the day hit rock bottom.
'Why do I have to do this? Can't you give me some time to prepare?'
Sakiko had been off work for two days without going to her part-time job, but she felt unusually tired today.
"Is that the manager? This is Togawa Sakiko. It's like this, I might be late today..."
"Is that so? You've already been absent for two days, and now you want to be late? Is your work attitude only this much? You don't need to come to the company anymore. This month's salary, after processing three absences, will be sent to your account."
After speaking, the manager hung up the phone.
Unlike the previous interruptions, the manager's interruption of Sakiko's topic was simply merciless. Of course, the salary would still be sent, but that was because it's a society governed by law, and the manager didn't want too much trouble. Moreover, the penalty for a part-timer's absence had already drastically reduced Sakiko's pay.
"...Alright then, consider it a holiday for myself?"
Sakiko reluctantly comforted herself, walking dejectedly to the lunch bench and sitting down, silently watching Tomori and Rikuo walk out of the school gate together.
"I was here first, though."
Sakiko didn't know which side she was referring to, or perhaps both?
...
No one knows about this tragedy in the universe.
Do you all know RiNG?
It's 7 kilometers away from Haneoka.
It's Tokyo's 27.03 billionth livehouse.
Oh! Who is patrolling RiNG?
That's right! It's Shiina Taki.
She is 156cm tall, which is 56cm taller than 100cm.
She is the invincible pressure monster.
Does everyone know the story of Shiina Taki?
Back then, the first time we saw Shiina Taki battle the invincible Togawa Sakiko was on June 29, 2023.
Defeating the invincible Nagasaki Soyo was on June 29, 2023.
Then, on June 29, 2023, the invincible multi-headed monster Wakaba Mutsumi passed away in the episode "Haneoka's Mysterious Girl."
On June 29, 2023, Shiina Taki defeated the supposedly invincible Takamatsu Tomori!
Shiina Taki, who was patrolling RiNG (actually taking a break from her shift), discovered the tyrant Kamiyama Rikuo.
Seeing a boy next to Tomori, Taki ran over without thinking, pulled Tomori behind her, and glared fiercely at the tyrant Rikuo.
"Who are you? Why are you getting close to Tomori?"
She then immediately switched to a gentle expression, looking at Tomori.
"Tomori, are you alright?"
Again, she switched back to a fierce expression, looking at the tyrant Rikuo.
"Who are you? Is there something you need?"
However, before Rikuo could speak, Tomori pulled Taki's arm.
"Rikuo-kun is my lifelong friend."
"Huh?"
The invincible Shiina Taki fell, thanks to Rikuo.
...
Hearing Tomori's slow explanation, Taki reluctantly believed that Tomori wasn't being threatened or anything. But her gaze towards Rikuo was still unfriendly.
'How could Tomori know a boy? She was with me just yesterday!'
She still had a stern face, her brows slightly furrowed, and a hint of displeasure flashed in her pink eyes. Her lips were slightly pursed, showing a stubborn curve.
'Although Taki looks a bit fierce, her intentions are actually good. It's just that family reasons have led to her rather extreme personality.'
After Tomori finished explaining to Taki, she also looked at Rikuo.
"Rikuo-kun, Taki is also my friend. Can I ask you to forgive her?"
"Tomori, you don't need to apologize to him. Hey, your name is Rikuo, right?"
"Yes, my full name is Kamiyama Rikuo; you can call me Rikuo."
"Anyway, what happened just now was my fault. Sorry."
Taki crossed her arms, her expression still looking a bit fierce, but her tone was noticeably softer. Of course, it wasn't because of Tomori; Taki herself is a person who distinguishes right from wrong. Although she puts equal pressure on everyone, her targets also include herself, and she won't allow herself to do wrong things. Essentially, Taki is a very kind girl.
"Alright, I accept your apology. From now on, we're friends, Shiina-san."
Taki turned her head away.
"It's not that easy to get my approval."
But then she saw Tomori's expectant eyes.
"But it's not impossible either."
'But then again, Taki is really good to Tomori.'
"Then we're friends. I'll call you Shiina from now on."
"No need, just call me Taki."
Rikuo, of course, knew that because Taki's older sister's brilliance was too strong, Taki disliked being called Shiina by others, as she always felt people were calling her sister. But Rikuo still had to observe basic etiquette.
"Hmm, that's good. Then, Rikuo-kun, can we bring Taki along?"
"Emmm, since it's Tomori's request, I guess it's not impossible?"
'Anyway, Taki will be almost inseparable from Tomori after they form a band, so she'll probably find out sooner or later, right?'
Rikuo stood with one arm crossed and the other supporting his chin, deep in thought.
"Huh? Tomori, what did you agree to with this guy?"
Taki looked at Rikuo, again showing a suspicious expression. Because Rikuo didn't have a school uniform yet (it went to meet God with the old apartment), and he is 181cm tall, which is more than a head taller than Taki. So, she subconsciously thought he was an older student or an adult.
"We agreed in the Astronomy Club to go see something with... Mmm mmm mmm..."
"It's just to show Tomori the uses of these cards, nothing major."
Rikuo patted Tomori's head, interrupting her. He was afraid that if Tomori directly repeated what he said, Taki's misunderstanding of him would deepen.
"You! How dare you cover Tomori's mouth!"
Taki clenched her fists, her eyes flashing with a fierce light.
'Even I haven't touched Tomori's head!'
"Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, it was an accident. I meant to pat Tomori's shoulder. It's just because of the height and distance."
Rikuo raised his hands, striking the most standard French military pose!
"Taki-chan, break time is over!"
Just then, Matsugi Ririko's voice came from RiNG.
"Got it, Ririko-senpai."
"If I find out you're bullying Tomori, I won't let you off!"
Taki first responded softly to Matsugi Ririko, then turned back to a fierce expression, warning Rikuo. Afterward, she jogged back to RiNG.
'Changing faces without losing points, definitely T0 in Naruto! By the way, thank you, Narita Road-san, besides Tokai Teio and Rice Shower, you're my favorite!'
"Then, Tomori , let's go together?"
"Okay, Rikuo-kun."
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