Since there were many people waiting in line,
if they wanted to try shooting today, they would have to wait a bit.
Anyway, neither Horikita nor Amane was in a hurry to go back.
So they started chatting idly on the side.
"Suzune, you seem very afraid of Horikita Manabu Senior. Did something happen between you two?"
Amane had just thought the second before that she should hold back and not ask.
Perhaps it was a sad story.
But her heart felt like a kitten was scratching at it with its little paws.
In the end, she couldn't help but ask.
She wanted to see if she could help Horikita.
It definitely wasn't because she was getting gossipy.
"Sigh, it's better not to mention such things."
Horikita's eyes darted away, avoiding the topic.
If you don't mention it, how can I gossip? No, wait.
If you don't mention it, how can I help you?
"It seems I can only presumptuously ask Horikita Manabu Senior."
Amane said, then made to walk towards Horikita Manabu.
"Don't you dare!"
Horikita grabbed Amane's arm.
Hmm?
So Suzune was soft too.
"What are you thinking?"
Horikita saw that Amane's expression was not quite right.
She asked suspiciously.
That icy feeling immediately brought Amane back to her senses.
"I was thinking if there was something inconvenient for you two to talk about."
Amane casually came up with an excuse.
However, it proved that
Amane's lying skills still needed refinement.
"Is that so? Isn't that common sense? If you don't tell outsiders directly, there must be something you can't say... And..."
"And what?"
"Your expression just now meant you were thinking something strange, right?"
Horikita released Amane's arm.
Amane's smiling face immediately fell.
"If you don't want to say it, then don't. Suzune, you're so serious, it scares me a little."
Amane, in turn, hugged Horikita's arm.
She rubbed against Horikita's shoulder.
"Oh, come on. Even though we've only known each other for a day, I pretty much know your personality now."
Horikita said confidently.
"Really?"
Amane raised her eyes and met Horikita's gaze.
"Of course... Can you stop looking at me like that?"
Looking at Amane's sparkling eyes,
Horikita always felt a suffocating sensation.
She didn't know why.
Currently, she categorized this situation as Amane's gaze being too enthusiastic.
"Eh? I'm just looking at Suzune in a very normal way."
"Speak normally too, don't act cute."
"Yes! Officer Horikita!"
"You... Pfft."
Horikita looked at Amane saluting her with a straight face.
She couldn't help but laugh.
Although it was still a bit forced, it was clear she was laughing happily.
"Hehe, I just love it when you smile, Suzune."
Amane rubbed against her again.
"Hmph, don't think flattering me will get you any benefits, okay?"
"I wasn't flattering you at all."
"I know what I look like when I smile; I'm self-aware."
Horikita knew that her smile wasn't pretty.
Especially the kind of smile where only the corners of her mouth moved and her facial expression remained unchanged.
It looked very eerie.
"Trust me, what I'm saying is all true. If you don't believe me, look into my eyes; they're full of sincerity."
Amane said this.
But her eyes weren't looking at Horikita's eyes.
"What are you looking at!"
"I didn't know you were dressed so coolly today, Suzune, just a shirt underneath."
Amane spread her hands, indicating her innocence.
"You actually said that out loud! Don't give me that innocent look! Don't you know why?"
Horikita got angry as soon as this was brought up.
"How can that have anything to do with me? I wouldn't steal your personal belongings, Suzune."
As soon as Amane finished speaking, Horikita immediately covered her mouth.
This person was so beautiful.
Why did she have to have a mouth?
"If you talk nonsense again, I'll tear your mouth apart."
"Wuwuwu."
"Quick, promise you won't talk nonsense again!"
"Wuwuwu."
"I didn't expect Amane-san to be so stubborn. Then don't blame me."
Horikita's gaze became cunning.
She vigorously kneaded Amane's face with both hands.
She even pulled the corners of her mouth vigorously to both sides.
"Revenge! This is definitely revenge! How can I promise anything when you're covering my mouth?"
Amane rubbed her face, looking aggrieved.
"Sorry, I forgot about that. I'll be more careful next time."
"There'll be a next time? And what do you mean it has something to do with me?"
Amane asked curiously while rubbing her face.
"You really know how to bring up sensitive topics, don't you? With how clueless you are, how did you even manage to grow up so smoothly?"
Horikita began to ponder deeply.
"Ahem, then let's pretend I didn't ask."
Amane seemed to want to whistle to ease the awkwardness.
But after blowing for a long time, not a sound came out.
Horikita couldn't stand it anymore and placed her finger on Amane's lips.
"Blow!"
Amane was stunned by Horikita's action, and hearing Horikita's command, she subconsciously… "Miyako Amane! I told you to blow, not to… Ugh, that's disgusting, can I even use this hand anymore?"
Horikita looked around for a tissue.
Amane handed her one.
Horikita gave her an annoyed glare.
"I'm sorry, my brain didn't react in time. Suzune, are you okay?"
"Amane-san, come here for a moment."
Horikita waved at Amane with a gentle voice.
"Hehehe… Pfft."
Seeing Horikita so gentle,
Amane thought Horikita wouldn't mind anymore.
So she trotted over excitedly.
Then she was hit in the abdomen with a hand chop.
Her stomach immediately churned.
She almost threw up what she ate for lunch.
"Mu… murder…"
"Amane, did you say you wanted another one? Honestly, why are you so clingy like a child?"
"Pfft… No! No way! Stop it!"
"I just finished up here. Would you like to come with me to the Kyudo Club for a trial shot? Miyako-san, are you alright?"
Fujiwara's happy expression turned to worry.
Amane clutched her abdomen and walked towards her, trembling.
"I'm… I'm fine."
"I think your condition…"
"It's fine, no problem!"
"…"
And so, the group arrived at the Kyudo Club's training ground.
Although it was getting late,
There were still a few scattered people training.
"President Fujiwara! You've finally returned. How was your harvest today? Did you manage to trick any clueless newcomers?"
A slender, timid, red-haired boy walked over and greeted Fujiwara.
"An-ta, what are you talking about! Ahem."
Fujiwara gave An-ta a meaningful look.
An-ta saw the two people behind Fujiwara and his eyes lit up.
"Wow, two cute and gentle girls! It seems President's taste is still as good as ever."
This An-ta… he's so good with words!!!
Amane was grinning happily, flattered to be called cute and gentle.
Horikita, on the other hand, was looking at her hands, lost in thought.
"Stop your chatter. Only Miyako-san here wants to try a shot. Go call Kyouko and have her take Miyako-san to change."
Fujiwara tapped An-ta on the head.
"I can do it too, you know? I'm very familiar with the changing room."
"If you want to die before you come of age, keep talking."
An-ta was so scared that he immediately covered his mouth.
At this moment, a red-haired girl shyly walked out.
"Please follow me."
Are there really so many red-haired people in this Kyudo Club?