When the two arrived at the cafeteria, it was quite crowded, just catching everyone's dinner time. Fortunately, they found a seat, so they wouldn't be left at a loss, carrying their food.
"Good, there's a seat."
Shikime Natsu placed his tray on the table, feeling immensely grateful.
"Mm."
Shiina Hiyori gently responded.
"Shiina-san, have you been reading in the library after school these past two days?"
Shikime Natsu looked at Shiina Hiyori with some curiosity. The girl didn't seem to have spent time with anyone else.
If one's hobby was making friends, it would be quite difficult. At least in this school, most people would rather enjoy their youth than read mystery and suspense novels in the library.
At this stage, first-year students in the library were probably few. Most were second and third-year students, and their purpose in coming to the library wasn't to read novels, but to study.
Shikime Natsu remembered that only those who graduated from Class A in this school could enjoy all privileges. So... most people who came here were not Class A members, but they were probably hoping to get into good universities through their individual efforts.
"Mm-hmm."
Shiina Hiyori nodded. For her, immersing herself in the world of books was a very happy thing, and having a book buddy was also a happy thing. The joy of these two things combined was more than double.
"Shiki-san, have you been busy dealing with class matters these past two days? After all, Shiki-san is the class representative, so it must be quite tough, right?"
Shiina Hiyori still clearly remembered what Shikime Natsu had said to her last time.
"You could say I've been dealing with class matters."
Shikime Natsu nodded slightly. Yes, his own affairs were also class affairs. These past two days... he had basically been meeting all sorts of beautiful girls.
It was the same until he came to the library. There was no helping it; there were simply too many beautiful girls at this school. He was either meeting a beautiful girl or on his way to meet one, and there was still another event tonight.
Shikime Natsu was quite busy.
"If Shiki-san feels very busy, it's perfectly fine not to come to the library~ I can help deliver the books you want to read to you."
Shiina Hiyori spoke softly, her tone extremely gentle, making Shikime Natsu feel a warmth in his heart.
"Of course, if Shiki-san is willing. After all, dealing with class matters takes a long time, so there might not be time for reading."
Shiina Hiyori was very understanding and knew Shikime Natsu's schedule. After all, Shikime Natsu wasn't like her; she could devote all her after-school time to books, but Shikime Natsu couldn't. He was the class representative and had to handle all aspects of class matters.
By the time he could rest, there probably wouldn't be much time left. Shiina Hiyori hoped that reading was a form of relaxation for Shikime Natsu, rather than a burden.
If it became a burden, she might lose this rare book buddy.
"I do have time. I set aside a certain amount of time for reading every day. I'll have to trouble Shiina-san to recommend a few more books."
Upon hearing Shikime Natsu's words, the girl's brows relaxed, and her eyes curved into a visible smile of happiness.
Regardless of whether Shikime Natsu's words were true or not, at least in that moment, the girl was genuinely happy.
"Is that so? That's truly wonderful."
Shiina Hiyori smiled and nodded. Meeting Shikime Natsu was the happiest thing that had happened to her since coming to this school.
"Hey, Kanji, how many points do you have left? I only have seven thousand."
Just then, a very familiar voice came over. It was Yamauchi Haruki's voice.
Normally, it would be a bit difficult to hear a voice from that spot while sitting here, but Yamauchi Haruki's voice was so loud that almost everyone in this area heard it.
Seven thousand personal points?
Shikime Natsu calculated. It hadn't even been a week since school started, had it? Truly a god-like person.
"Hahaha, I still have twenty thousand points!"
Ike Kanji laughed very happily, like a victor.
Twenty thousand points versus seven thousand points... well, he certainly was the victor.
But, that's not right, is it? The school should have given everyone one hundred thousand personal points at the start. Did they buy information too? Otherwise, how could everyone have so few personal points left?
However... judging by their reaction, it didn't seem like they had bought information. He had heard Mashima Tomoya say that Class D students often chatted and played on their phones during class.
Yes, that's right. For observing Class D's information, the teachers were the most useful. That kind of information didn't even require personal points, so why not?
Just then, Shikime Natsu's gaze met Yamauchi Haruki's, scaring Yamauchi Haruki into quickly turning his face away. There was still a red mark on his face that hadn't completely faded.
Shikime Natsu was quite content with this. If Yamauchi Haruki came over to ruin his date with Shiina Hiyori, he would genuinely get angry.
After all, having it ruined by such a "god-like person" would make one's mood quite bad, wouldn't it?
Next month, how many personal points would Class D have?
Probably one or two hundred at most?
Shikime Natsu made a rough estimate.
Soon, the two finished dinner. It had to be said, this dinner was Shiina Hiyori's treat, and the taste was quite a bit better than when he ordered himself. What kind of flavor boost was this?
"Well, we should head back too."
Shikime Natsu looked at the sky and said to Shiina Hiyori beside him.
"That's true,"
Shiina Hiyori nodded slightly, a small expression of melancholy on her face. Happy times always seemed to end so quickly.
She quite liked the feeling of being with Shikime Natsu; it was a comforting and happy feeling.
The girl didn't know how to describe that feeling, but it felt very comfortable.
"Shiina-san, next time, be sure to prepare a horror story, okay? I'm looking forward to Shiina-san's horror story."
Shikime Natsu noticed the girl's expression and couldn't help but chuckle softly, trying to lift her spirits.
"Mm, I'll prepare one."
Shiina Hiyori nodded. When would next time be? Tomorrow, the day after, or next week?
The waiting felt a little agonizing, but it was okay. She would hide her anticipation, and only let out her joy when Shikime Natsu arrived.
"Wednesday. Every week, I'll go to the library after school on Wednesday. Other times are uncertain. If I go, I'll let you know in advance by phone, so Shiina-san doesn't have to prepare a horror story unnecessarily."
"Mm!"
Shiina Hiyori nodded vigorously. With a fixed time—every Wednesday after school—the girl's anticipation grew stronger.
She truly wished that after parting, Wednesday would come quickly.
The girl's gaze cautiously fell upon Shikime Natsu, her inner anticipation was subtle yet strong.
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