In the following days, Yoshino and Toujou Nozomi often stuck together.
However, every time Yoshino saw Toujou Nozomi approaching her, she would start to blush. If there were Muse members nearby at that time, she would hide behind them and cautiously watch her. If there weren't, she would choose to run away.
In other words, Yoshino was avoiding Toujou Nozomi.
At first, everyone thought something had happened between the two and wanted to mediate. But seeing Toujou Nozomi smiling every time Yoshino ran away, and Yoshino looking shy, everyone knew they hadn't argued.
But this made it even more puzzling. Why was Yoshino avoiding Toujou Nozomi? And Toujou Nozomi indicated that you can run from the monk but not from the temple; after all, she had to go home at night, didn't she?
Shiina had been annoyed with Toujou Nozomi these past few days. Although after the spiritual power was cut off, it entered a few hours of downtime.
However, based on Shiina's many years of experience as an old hand, something definitely happened during those few hours.
So now, Shiina couldn't look at Toujou Nozomi without being displeased.
If looks could kill, Toujou Nozomi would probably be riddled with holes by now.
Today, Yoshino and Toujou Nozomi were going to meet up with the Muse members.
Toujou Nozomi was telling Yoshino about the arrangements for this matter.
"Hmm~ So everyone is going to Nishikino's family villa to escape the summer heat? And there's also training."
Carrying her luggage, she walked with Toujou Nozomi on the way to the Shinkansen.
Although the weather was very hot, Yoshino's ice-attribute spiritual power kept her body temperature normal.
Toujou Nozomi also used the spiritual power transmitted through Yoshino's hand to block out the scorching heat of the sun.
Toujou Nozomi didn't feel hot at all now; in fact, the temperature was just right.
"But I think if we're at the beach, then Little Umi will probably be very keen on training, while Honoka will just play first and worry about it later." Like swimming ten kilometers first and then running ten kilometers... just thinking about it was scary.
"Hehehe~ Yes. After all, Umi is a strict person who demands a lot from herself. And she's also strict with others. But Honoka~ being energetic is a good thing, isn't it?"
How did these two become childhood friends? Toujou Nozomi was very puzzled.
"Yoshino, if you're not around, will the manga stop updating?"
Yoshino's manga, "Gosick," was very popular now. If it stopped updating because Yoshino left, what would happen? Would she receive angry fan mail?
"It's fine. Yoshino has already prepared all her finished manuscripts in that box in her room. Dozens of chapters are separated into different file bags, each with a number on it. So, Sister Nozomi, you'll need to help Yoshino submit the manuscripts to the publisher."
Drawing manga whenever she had time every night, Yoshino realized she had already completed many manuscripts without even noticing. As long as Toujou Nozomi helped, there would be no problems.
"Mmm, I'll help you take care of it."
It was just submitting manuscripts. Toujou Nozomi had also met Yoshino's editor, Ayaka, who was a very nice person.
She just needed to submit them to her every week.
"But Yoshino, do you know? Many people are wondering who the author of 'Gosick' is. Some think it's an established author using a pen name, and some think it's a beautiful girl. But no one has guessed that the author is actually a loli as cute as Victorique! Hahahaha, I really want to know how those people would react if they knew this. They'd probably be very excited."
"After all, knowing that both their favorite author and their favorite female lead are high-quality lolis~ who wouldn't be excited by that?"
Shiina also spoke up then. So why do you always focus on the word 'loli', Shiina?
"Th-Therefore, what exactly do you two want to say?! I-I don't want to talk to you." Always teasing Yoshino, honestly.
When they arrived at the Shinkansen station, most of the others had already arrived.
It could be said that the ten beautiful girls, dressed in cute casual clothes and each carrying a suitcase, formed a beautiful and eye-catching scene here, with an extremely high Return rate (return rate).
"Eh! We're not allowed to call you 'senpai'?" Kousaka Honoka, one of the ten, exclaimed in surprise upon hearing Ayase Eli's decision.
"I've been a bit concerned about this for a while. While it's important to differentiate between senpai and kouhai, we can't be bothered by such things when we're dancing."
Everyone in Muse is like family, so there's no problem with not distinguishing between seniority.
"That's true, sometimes I also try to accommodate the third-years."
After all, respecting older students in school is part of education.
"But how come I haven't felt any of your efforts?"
Yazawa Nico expressed that she had never once seen those self-imposed requirements of hers.
"Of course, it's because you don't feel like a senpai at all."
Shiina stated that her current appearance doesn't resemble a senior at all; she's not as cute as our Yoshino.
"So if I don't feel like a senpai, then what am I considered?"
She's a third-year student now! What does it mean to not look like a senior!
"Hmm~ A kouhai," Rin thought for a moment before replying.
"It's more like a child," Kousaka Honoka was very honest.
"No, you shouldn't talk about Nico-nee like that."
Yoshino came to Yazawa Nico's rescue. She knew everyone was joking, but Yazawa Nico had a lot of self-confidence, and this wasn't good.
"As expected, Yoshino is polite. Here, have some candy."
She pulled out a lollipop, which she had prepared at some unknown time, from behind her back and gave it to Yoshino.
So why is she so skilled at pulling out candy?
Nevertheless, Yoshino took the candy, unwrapped it, and tasted it.
It was quite good, strawberry flavored. It seems Yazawa Nico has the potential to be a strange uncle.
"Yoshino is truly likable, and her personality is so good. She's good at academics, good at cooking, so cute and understanding. I really don't know who will be so lucky to have such a cute girlfriend as Yoshino in the future."
Yazawa Nico's words instantly made the atmosphere on the scene heavy, especially the red light that flickered in Toujou Nozomi's eyes.
Yazawa Nico, realizing she had said the wrong thing, gave a forced laugh and retreated, but what she didn't know was that Toujou Nozomi had already made a mental note of this incident, waiting to settle the score later.
"So, let's start now. Remember, from now on, you can't call anyone 'senpai', only by their names, understood?"
"Oh!" * 9
The Shinkansen train was about to depart. Watching everyone playing and walking ahead, a hint of reluctance flashed in Yoshino's eyes.
Feeling her small hand being held by Toujou Nozomi, she saw Toujou Nozomi shake her head at her.
Yes, now wasn't the time to think about such things.
This should be their last training camp, right?
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