"Eh? They want me to go back?"
Satou was stunned for a moment, but then he thought that he hadn't been back to his original school for classes in a long time.
At first, he used to shuttle between Far Moon and that school every day, but later he simply became too lazy to go, and had been taking leave until now.
Thinking about it now, it did seem a bit inappropriate.
"Mm, Satou, could you come over? The Homeroom Teacher wants to see you about something."
Kaga Aoi said, her tone also carrying a hint of difficulty.
Satou couldn't help but glance at Erina Nakiri beside him.
"What's wrong? Is something up?"
Erina Nakiri couldn't help but ask.
"Mm, my former school's Homeroom Teacher wants me to go over."
Satou hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
Erina Nakiri had been looking forward to this day for a long time, and he had also helped her with a lot of tasting work, finally squeezing out a day.
"It's fine, you go. We can find another time."
Erina Nakiri brushed her hair, and although she was a little reluctant, she chose to be understanding.
"How about we go together?"
Satou said, "It shouldn't take too long. After we're done, we can go shopping."
He remembered that the Homeroom Teacher had always been very good to him and took good care of him, so it would be a bit bad not to go.
"Okay."
Erina Nakiri's eyes lit up, and she nodded.
Afterward, the two returned to Satou's Apartment.
Kanna and Tohru were not home, and he didn't know which corner of the world they were playing in.
Satou and Erina Nakiri arrived at his school.
"Will you come in with me? I'll finish up as quickly as possible, and then we'll go shopping."
Satou said.
Erina Nakiri nodded, then walked in with Satou, curiously observing the school along the way.
"Isn't that student from Class Six?"
"Yeah, I heard he hasn't been to school for several days. If he keeps taking leave, the school will probably expel him, right?"
"After all, he's an orphan, so maybe he's working hard to earn money."
"But who is that girl behind him? She's so beautiful."
"Yeah, like a female celebrity."
The students in the school saw Satou and couldn't help but discuss him with schadenfreude, but soon, their attention focused on Erina Nakiri.
"These people are so annoying."
Hearing their conversation, Erina Nakiri frowned, somewhat displeased, and said, "There's no need to attend such a broken school; it will only bury your talent."
"Don't mind them."
Satou said indifferently, then took Erina Nakiri's hand and walked towards his classroom.
"That person named Satou is holding hands with that girl! Are they a couple?"
"You've got to be kidding, right?"
The students who were paying attention to Satou were all greatly surprised, especially the boys, who found it a bit hard to believe.
It was recess, and when they arrived at the classroom, Satou immediately attracted the attention of the students inside.
"Isn't that Satou? Has he finally come to school?"
"I thought he had been expelled."
The students looked at him, discussing in low voices.
When school started last time, Satou got the highest score and received a formal invitation from Kagurazaka-ya, which made them jealous for a long time.
"Have you finally come to school, Satou?"
Just then, a sharp-tongued girl walked over and said with a sneer.
This girl was Suzuki Mako, the class vice-monitor. She was usually very sharp-tongued and liked to bully people. In the past, when Satou's cooking grades were not good, she often mocked him.
"Yes."
Satou glanced at her and said indifferently.
"I thought you had been expelled. It's not surprising, though. You only got Mr. Mita's favor by luck, and after a while, you'll probably be back to your original state, right? I heard you were fired, is that true?"
Suzuki Mako said mockingly.
"How dare an incompetent person like you mock others?"
Suddenly, a clear, cold voice rang out. Erina Nakiri walked out from behind Satou and looked at her coldly.
Suzuki Mako felt the aura of a superior emanating from the other party, and her face instantly turned pale. When she saw Erina Nakiri's angelic beauty, she felt even more ashamed.
"Who is this girl? So beautiful!"
"Is she that Satou's friend?"
"She must be from another school, right? Our school doesn't seem to have such a beautiful girl."
The students in the classroom looked at Erina Nakiri, saying in surprise.
"Who are you? You're not a student from this school, are you?"
Suzuki Mako gritted her teeth, her gaze at Erina Nakiri filled with jealousy.
Because compared to the other person, she felt like an ugly duckling.
"I am Satou's girlfriend."
Erina Nakiri's face flushed slightly, but she still said it.
"No way? You're lying, right?"
"Yeah, how did that guy find such a beautiful girlfriend?"
The students in the classroom instantly erupted, with various envious and jealous gazes directed at Satou.
They couldn't believe that this dazzling, star-like girl was actually Satou's girlfriend.
"Satou. Are you here?"
At this moment, Kaga Aoi walked over and said.
Her gaze lingered on Erina Nakiri's face for a while, and her eyes dimmed, as she had clearly heard what was said earlier.
Izayoi Tsuki also walked over, her gaze lingered on Erina Nakiri for a moment, but then quickly moved away, nodding towards Satou.
Satou nodded to both of them.
Although he hadn't seen Kaga Aoi in a long time, he often saw Izayoi Tsuki, as she would come every night to pick up food. The pork dishes Satou later introduced also became very popular at Kagurazaka-ya, with only fifty portions available daily, often selling out within half an hour.
Just then, the Homeroom Teacher also rushed over upon hearing the news.
"Satou, the Principal wants to see you."
The Homeroom Teacher said. She hesitated for a moment, then added, "Don't worry, I'll plead with the Principal not to expel you."
She knew about Satou's family situation, that his parents had passed away, and she thought he had been taking leave because he had no money and had to work every day.
"No matter what, your graduation certificate is very important to you."
She said.
Feeling the Homeroom Teacher's concern, Satou's heart warmed, and he said, "Thank you, Teacher."
However, the Homeroom Teacher didn't know that Satou no longer needed that graduation certificate.
Afterward, Satou went to the Principal's office.
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