Chapter 28

After school.

I had been summoned by Sophia.

When I arrived at the literature club room, I unlocked the door as Sophia, who had been waiting in front of it, stepped aside.

I entered with Sophia and sat in the seat next to mine, and Sophia straightened her back.

「We were able to decide on the groups without any problems. It’s thanks to Yuuto, thank you.」

「…Well, it seemed like you were doing well on your side too. Is it okay to assume that Totsuka also knows about Takasaki and Kuki?」

「Yes, she knows. And I’ve also told her that I’ve asked you for your cooperation, in a subtle way.」

「Was that okay?」

I don’t think she would suspect that Sophia and I are engaged just from that exchange, but there’s still a possibility that she might notice something.

「I think it was fine. Also, it was like, “It would be nice if those two get along”.」

「I guess so.」

As we were talking about such things, Sophia stretched lightly and then smiled.

「Honjou-kun was surprisingly easygoing, wasn’t he?」

「…Well, yeah.」

As I felt from the beginning, it seemed like he wasn’t a bad person, and I was relieved.

After all, my old man taught me to hone my ability to judge people.

「Natsuki, who said from the beginning that she would handle Honjou, was also surprised, or rather, she said she thought he wasn’t a bad person, so it seems like we’ll be able to have fun one way or another.」

Natsuki… She must be referring to Totsuka.

Speaking of Totsuka, there’s something I’ve been thinking about,

「Honjou might also be knowledgeable about VTubers. When Totsuka… emm, mentioned the name of some VTuber, he reacted.」

「Yes, Honjou Ryuuki. Maybe he thought his name was being called because their last names are similar?」

Certainly, that’s a possibility.

But, even so, I felt like he was a little too flustered, but maybe it’s just my imagination.

「Well, I think we’ll find out various things as we interact more from now on.」

「…That’s true.」

Whether or not I can build such normal friendships is another matter, though.

Sophia, sitting deeply in the pipe chair, had a constant smile on her face, as if she was looking forward to the school trip.

Seeing her like that, I naturally found myself smiling as well.

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「You seem excited.」

「This might be the school event I’m looking forward to the most so far. Ahh, that’s right. You’ve seen the schedule for the school trip, right? Have you decided who you’ll dance with during the campfire?」

「No, I haven’t.」

There’s no rule that it has to be between a boy and a girl, but for some reason, many people try to pair up with the opposite sex.

As Totsuka said, it seems like many people have actually made progress in their relationships that way.

Sophia suddenly holds out her hand to me and looks at me a little shyly.

「If you haven’t decided on a partner, how about it? I’ll dance with you.」

「…Is that okay?」

Sophia must be especially popular. Even during today’s group formation, she was invited by all the boys to join their groups.

During the campfire, she’ll probably be asked by people from all over.

「We’re in the same group, so it’s okay to be a little friendly, isn’t it? Rather, I think it’s better to say that I have a fiancé and I’ll get in trouble if I dance with someone else.」

「…Wouldn’t Totsuka be better for that?」

「So you’re saying you don’t want to dance with me…」

「N-No, that’s not it…! …Well, I’d feel more comfortable with Sophia, so it’s fine.」

「…I-Is that so? Then, it’s settled.」

When I return the grip of her outstretched hand, Sophia smiles as usual.

My suggestion to dance with Totsuka was ultimately left unanswered and I was pushed into this… but oh well.

When I try to let go of her hand, she squeezes it lightly.

「Takasaki-kun and Kuki-san. How far do you think their relationship will progress?」

「…Eh? How far, you mean…」

「Will they hold hands like this… or will they link arms and walk together like this?」

Sophia links her arm with mine. It’s like what a couple would do, and I touch her breasts hidden under her uniform.

A soft sensation reaches my left arm, and I almost let out a gasp.

「Pervert.」

「…Y-You’re the one who touched me.」

「Don’t you have any thoughts?」

「……」

T-Thoughts, she says.

Wouldn’t it be sexual harassment if I answered that?

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