"Kazeno-senpai, you really made it hard for me to find you!" Shirogane Miyuki let out a long breath. It seemed that all the truth was about to surface!
During club activity time in the afternoon, the Classic Literature Club delegation led by Uchiha Ryo went to the Rugby Club to socialize. Do not doubt why the Literature Club would socialize with the Rugby Club; if asked, it's quantum mechanics.
"Kazeno-senpai, you members are really full of energy."
Although Uchiha Ryo was the Vice President of the Classic Literature Club, he was also the General Affairs of the Student Council. If these club matters were reported to the Student Council, there was a high probability that he would handle them.
"Hahaha, of course. These are all team members I cultivated personally. Did you hear that, you guys! Even if we lose the ball, we can't lose momentum! Relax and go to the gym for extra training for me!!"
Hayasaka Ai consciously stepped back. She physiologically rejected these sweaty muscle men who over-exercised. Speaking of which, haven't these people already gone beyond fitness and almost reached the bodybuilding level?
Chitanda Eru, however, didn't pay attention to the group of players at all, but looked at Kazeno seriously and asked.
"Kazeno-senpai, it's like this. We heard that you published a short story called 'Heart and Fox' last year."
"Oh ho, you are the Classic Literature Club, not the Newspaper Club. Why ask this?"
Kazeno still looked cheerful, but Uchiha Ryo keenly detected a hint of annoyance. It seemed he didn't want to talk about this matter.
But Chitanda Eru seemed to see hope of finding Hyacinth and hurriedly said.
"Then has Kazeno-senpai read 'The Legend of Devotion'? I really want to find the author of that book, [Hyacinth]. I have something I want to ask him!"
"'The Legend of Devotion'? Haven't read it, and I don't know any Hyacinth. Sorry to disappoint you."
"Eh... Alright then." Chitanda appeared a bit downcast, while Uchiha Ryo and Hayasaka Ai glanced at each other. Kazeno's expression was disguised well, but in the eyes of disguise experts Hayasaka Ai and Uchiha Ryo, his lying was too obvious.
"Ryo-kun, need me to investigate?" Hayasaka Ai whispered.
"No need, I'll chat with him personally after school. Men are creatures who... absolutely cannot say certain things, especially their bad sides, in front of strange women."
Hayasaka Ai nodded. "Well, what strange self-esteem."
...
After school, at the same location... This time it was Uchiha Ryo who treated Shirogane Miyuki and Ishigami Yu to drinks, but he bought an extra bottle to give to Kazeno-senpai.
Sure enough, this was the route Kazeno must take to leave, so that must be why he accidentally lost the precious collector's edition book last time... Speaking of which, how did it fall out if he put it in his bag? Could it be that this person reads while walking?
"Kazeno-senpai!"
Hearing the voice, the man turned around.
"It's you guys... President Shirogane and this Uchiha kouhai, and..."
"I am the Student Council Treasurer, Ishigami Yu from the Middle School Division, Kazeno-senpai."
Kazeno smiled. "Not bad, becoming the Student Council Treasurer while in the Middle School Division. It seems President Shirogane appreciates your ability very much. So... do you guys need me for something?"
Kazeno-senpai's smile was as usual. This kind of sunny sports club senior was really at the other extreme from Ishigami Yu.
Uchiha Ryo held a copy of "The Legend of Devotion" borrowed from Chitanda in his hand. "Kazeno-senpai, you should have read this book and also know this [Hyacinth]. Can you introduce us?"
Kazeno-senpai's smile gradually stiffened, and his gaze became sharp. Even Shirogane Miyuki standing beside him felt the obvious hostile gaze from the opposite side.
However, Kazeno's hostility was not directed at Uchiha Ryo and the others, but completely focused on that book.
A long time... He speechlessly swept his eyes over the three juniors in front of him.
"Your curiosity is a bit too heavy, isn't it? Do you eat dinner? Let's chat while eating."
Saying that, Kazeno turned and left. Uchiha Ryo immediately followed, throwing the drink he bought in advance to the other party.
Shirogane Miyuki and Ishigami Yu also ran over quickly. They wouldn't miss this dinner. Although the person with the curiosity mentioned by Kazeno-senpai wasn't present, Chitanda Eru's curiosity had infected everyone.
Curiosity is originally a human instinct. Because of curiosity! Humans can possess infinite creativity.
And Chitanda Eru simply used her curiosity to touch the curiosity that others had buried in their hearts. They also wanted to know now who this mysterious writer hiding his identity was!
Kazeno took everyone to a very popular fast-food restaurant and booked a private room.
"The portion of pork cutlet rice here is sufficient. We fitness enthusiasts all like it. Highly recommended!"
Uchiha Ryo nodded. "I'll have a miso chashu ramen."
Ishigami Yu: "Then I'll have ramen too, same as Uchiha-senpai."
Shirogane Miyuki looked at the menu. "Then I'll eat yakisoba."
The dishes for the four were served. The private room was quiet. Although Kazeno's pork cutlet rice portion was large, he ate very fast. It seemed he really loved the food here.
Opposite, Uchiha Ryo put down his chopsticks after finishing the ramen. He found Kazeno-senpai turning his head to look out the window. His chaotic and disordered pupils looked listlessly at the approaching sunset, inexplicably giving off a desolate feeling...
"First I have to answer you... Yes, I have read this book, and I know the author of this book."
As expected. Uchiha Ryo nodded. "Then... is Kazeno-senpai friends with the author of this book?"
"Friends... used to be, now... sort of. I guess that person won't take this kind of thing to heart at all."
At this time, Shirogane Miyuki also finished his yakisoba. "Then Senpai, who exactly is the author of this book!"
"President Shirogane, before pressing others, can you listen to a few complaints from me, a loser?"
Complaints? With pleasure! Shirogane Miyuki expressed that he was very good at comforting others, whether they were strangers on the internet or classmates at the same school! As the Student Council President, one must learn to understand others and treat others kindly. This was what the previous President Nobunaga told him!
Why was the previous Student Council President also elected as a first-year student? It was because he turned the Shuchiin Student Council into not just a place for office work, but a haven for all students.
Seeking the Student Council for problems wasn't just talk. This is also the reason why the successor President Shirogane Miyuki works hard day and night. He will prove that he is not inferior to the previous President, and also prove that this term's Student Council is not worse than the seniors.
Shirogane Miyuki smiled and looked into Kazeno-senpai's eyes. "Please speak!"