The next morning, Hoshino Miru took a shower and changed into fresh clothes.
Kasugano Sora got up a bit later, but when he saw her again, the girl had already changed into her school uniform, wearing a pair of white over-knee socks underneath - somewhat sheer, vaguely revealing some flesh-colored skin.
Though she said nothing, just wearing a strange smile on her face, Hoshino Miru had the feeling she'd caught him by his weakness.
Just like yesterday, Kasugano Sora held onto Hoshino Miru's arm, chatting all the way to school.
Of course, this time Hoshino Miru didn't escort her to the first-year classroom. The two parted at the school building.
Shortly after they separated, someone immediately came over, very curiously inquiring about the relationship between Hoshino Miru and Kasugano Sora.
Human nature was inherently very gossipy, especially when Hoshino Miru brought a cute beautiful girl to school together - it was truly curious.
Hearing it was a sibling relationship, the onlookers were greatly disappointed. Some had thought they might witness a showdown between Eriri, the "official girlfriend," and Kasugano Sora.
Hoshino Miru returned to his classroom and found Yukinoshita Yukino wasn't there. Only her bag hung beside her desk - somewhat strange.
Just before class was about to start, Hoshino Miru, who had been chatting casually with people, finally saw Yukinoshita Yukino's figure appear at the classroom door. She looked like she'd encountered some difficult problem, her brows slightly furrowed.
"Good morning, Yukinoshita-san."
At this familiar greeting, Yukinoshita Yukino lifted her eyes as if startled awake, glancing at Hoshino Miru.
"Good morning."
After saying this, she looked away again and sat behind Hoshino Miru.
"What did you get from the office?"
"Why would I go to the office?"
"Because the Yukinoshita-san I know is very regular. She won't be late in the morning - the bag can prove this point. And she has no friends, so she wouldn't leave the classroom. Normally she'd only be here reading."
"What else."
"There's a notebook on the desk but no pen. When you came back, there was a pen in your pocket. What place would require bringing a pen?"
"Perhaps I just carry a pen with me."
"You don't need to bring a pen to the bathroom. Moreover, you wouldn't use the bathroom at this time. The only place you could go is the office."
As soon as Hoshino Miru finished speaking, he immediately felt a murderous gaze from behind.
"Observing so carefully, Hoshino-kun, you're somewhat disgusting." Yukinoshita Yukino crossed her arms in front of her chest. However, because Hoshino Miru sat in front of her, he couldn't see this very disdainful appearance.
"It's because your behavior pattern is too simple. It's very easy to observe." Hoshino Miru didn't think he had any problem. It should be Yukinoshita Yukino's fault.
"How impressive. Today someone is a great detective." Yukinoshita Yukino was expressionless. "However, a certain someone should also pay attention to himself."
Immediately after, Hoshino Miru quickly learned of Yukinoshita Yukino's abilities.
"You have a woman's long hair on the back of your neck. You deliberately showered before coming to school today. Your right sleeve has crease marks, indicating someone was holding your arm just now. The second button on your shirt stands out, with obvious mending marks. The fragrance on your body is a bit stronger than usual. You came to school with her today, didn't you?"
Saying all this, Yukinoshita Yukino's tone was particularly calm, as if merely stating facts.
"Are you trying to say I'm cohabiting with a girl?" Hoshino Miru reached up to feel - indeed there really was long hair, probably left by Kasugano Sora.
"First-year Class J, Kasugano Sora." Yukinoshita Yukino said unhurriedly.
Hoshino Miru stiffened somewhat. He was truly surprised now. Was this person a prodigy at catching adultery?
"Very surprised?" Yukinoshita Yukino appeared extraordinarily calm. "It's merely a result that's very easy to observe."
Hoshino Miru came to his senses and found it somewhat amusing: "You just heard people discussing me and Sora on the road."
Yukinoshita Yukino didn't deny his words and continued: "I don't think she's your sister."
"Because our surnames are different?" Hoshino Miru asked back.
"Normal sisters don't cling to their brothers like this. She was holding you too tightly. You've constantly carried her scent - and it's not just a day or two. Yesterday and today it became even stronger."
Saying this, Yukinoshita Yukino continued.
"Having different surnames between siblings is already strange. Even in remarried families it shouldn't be like this. So there's only one explanation - you consider yourselves siblings, but actually it's more like a childhood friend relationship. She's one year younger than you, so calling you 'brother' is normal. You live very close by. She can often run to your house. This way, it's reasonable for you to carry her scent."
Honestly, this was the first time Hoshino Miru had heard Yukinoshita Yukino speak at such length.
"Miss Yukinoshita, you even noticed the scent. So you've been observing me this carefully?" Hoshino Miru touched his own arm. "How disgusting. It makes one feel like getting goosebumps."
Yukinoshita Yukino was silent. She'd just returned his words to him, and now Hoshino Miru also returned what Yukinoshita Yukino had said.
She'd originally wanted to mention his button, but hearing him say this, Yukinoshita Yukino no longer felt like continuing.
"Great Detective Miss Yukinoshita, you still haven't answered my original question."
"You guessed correctly. I just went to the office indeed." Yukinoshita Yukino glanced at him somewhat coldly. "Want to continue guessing what I went there to do?"
"I can go ask Hiratsuka-sensei later." Hoshino Miru answered leisurely.
Cunning fellow. Yukinoshita Yukino felt somewhat dissatisfied.
"I applied for a club." Yukinoshita Yukino took out something from her pocket and handed it to Hoshino Miru.
Hoshino Miru instinctively glanced at it - it was a club application form.
"Service Club, a club dedicated to helping classmates solve problems?" After reading it, Hoshino Miru looked at Yukinoshita Yukino with a strange expression.
"Most people, constrained by their own insufficient abilities, are deeply troubled by various problems." Facing Hoshino Miru's gaze, Yukinoshita Yukino unconsciously straightened her chest. "At such times, they need someone capable of changing everything. I will extend a helping hand to these people and help them solve their problems."
Hoshino Miru was silent for a moment, then moved his gaze away from her chest and sighed: "I didn't plan to ask you about that. Rather, who are you planning to have as your club members?"
Yukinoshita Yukino continued her silence. According to Toyosaki High School's regulations, a club needed at least three members to continue existing.
Because Hiratsuka Shizuka had just asked her this soul-searching question.
"Even if I can't establish the club, I won't give up." Yukinoshita Yukino paused. "I don't need extra people."
Hoshino Miru looked at this high-class classmate's pretty face, then returned the club application form to Yukinoshita Yukino while not forgetting to encourage her.
"Do your best, Yukinoshita-san."