Chapter 219: The Possibility of Kaguya and Utako Kasumi Becoming Friends?
Looking at the second volume of love metronome in Shinomiya Kaguya's hand, Hayasaka Ai asked: "Young Lady Kaguya, why have you started reading light novels?"
"Fujiwara-san recommended it. She said that even I could get into this novel, so I picked it up to read."
Turning the pages, Shinomiya Kaguya said, "Originally, I thought that most light novels were just meaningless words. I also read a bit of Asakura-kun's konosuba. Although it was well written, it didn't quite suit my taste. But this love metronome is very much to my liking. The author, Utako Kasumi, is indeed an author with profound writing skills."
Although her expression didn't change much, Hayasaka Ai could tell that Shinomiya Kaguya actually really liked the novel love metronome.
When she was gathering information about Kaede and Eriri, she had already learned about their acquaintance, Utaha's identity as a light novel author, and had also sought out and read love metronome.
In Hayasaka Ai's opinion, love metronome was indeed very good, but she still preferred to read konosuba.
After all, she was a maid who enjoyed watching videos of rampaging elephants and various road rollers.
After thinking for a moment, Hayasaka Ai searched on her phone, confirmed the information, and then came to Shinomiya Kaguya's side and said: "Young Lady Kaguya, Utako Kasumi will be holding an autograph session for a new volume release in early October. Would you like to go?"
"Hmm? An autograph session?"
Although Shinomiya Kaguya was no longer like before and was gradually learning about the internet, she hadn't had time to learn about the information that had just been announced this morning.
Hearing Hayasaka Ai's words, Shinomiya Kaguya's attention shifted from her book to Hayasaka Ai's phone.
"It really is an autograph session!"
Confirming the date and looking at the novel in her hand, Shinomiya Kaguya said with some anticipation: "I've never been to an autograph session before. It seems like it would be very interesting. Hayasaka, let's go together then!"
"Yes, Young Lady Kaguya."
Hayasaka Ai naturally wanted her Young Lady to go out more, so she would, of course, follow her.
Besides, she added: "Young Lady, this Teacher Utako Kasumi is not actually a stranger to you."
"Hmm? What do you mean?"
"She is a second-year student at Toyogasaki Academy, the same age as Young Lady, and also a friend of Asakura-kun and Sawamura-san."
"She's even the same age?"
Shinomiya Kaguya showed a surprised expression and looked at her maid.
She had just started reading the second volume of love metronome and was already curious about Utako Kasumi, the author of the book, thinking of finding out what kind of person she was after finishing it. And since she was a woman anyway, there wouldn't be any problem even if the President found out.
However, she hadn't expected Hayasaka Ai to directly reveal the author's identity. She had thought it was normal for the author to know Kaede since they were from the same publishing house, but she hadn't expected her to be the same age.
"Oh my, in that case, it's even better. Then, not only can I attend the autograph session, but I can also chat with Teacher Utako Kasumi."
Shinomiya Kaguya had always had a good impression of capable people, especially authors who wrote stories she liked. Moreover, since they were the same age, Shinomiya Kaguya felt that she should get along very well with her.
If Kaede knew this, he would definitely think these two had a lot in common.
No, it's also possible they would have nothing to talk about, because of their physiques... In any case, Shinomiya Kaguya confirmed her weekend outing plan for early next month.
But before that, she still had to handle the Student Council presidential election and eliminate some opponents for Shirogane Miyuki... After school in the afternoon, Kaede and Eriri, after attending their club activities, went together to the restaurant where Shirogane Miyuki worked part-time.
Upon entering, they saw Shirogane Miyuki wiping tables.
"Senior Shirogane."
"Oh, you're here!" Shirogane Miyuki saw them, quickly put away the rag in his hand, walked over, and said with a smile, "Come in quickly, I've been waiting for you for a while."
They sat down at a booth, and Kaede asked: "Senior, without the Student Council President's work for now, did you come straight to your part-time job this afternoon? Don't you need to be busy with the election?
"Haha, it's fine. Secretary Fujiwara and Shinomiya are helping me with the election matters. I just need to prepare the speech draft. Even the PPT for the speech, Ishigami is helping me make it," Shirogane Miyuki said with a laugh. "Everyone doesn't want the Student Council to only exist for one year, so they are all working hard. As for working today, it's just because I had time and came to cover a shift for a colleague who took the day off. Here, the menu. As promised, I'll give you fifty percent off and two free desserts."
Taking the menu, Kaede said, "I just tipped Uncle Shirogane's stream a little, there's no need for this, right?"
Shirogane Miyuki replied seriously, "Although I know you aren't lacking for money, I can't just do nothing to show my appreciation. It's just a shame this is all I can do right now."
Since Shirogane Miyuki insisted, Kaede and Eriri didn't hold back and ordered a pile of food. Compared to having Shirogane Miyuki offer other forms of repayment, they definitely preferred the food.
After Shirogane Miyuki sent the order to the kitchen and brought their drinks, Kaede took advantage of the few customers in the shop to chat with Shirogane Miyuki.
"Senpai, are you confident about the election?"
"Of course I'm confident," Shirogane Miyuki said with a look of self-assurance. "Although I entered through the external admissions process, I have achieved some results this year, and with Shinomiya and the others helping me, the number of supporters is guaranteed. Of course, I won't underestimate the other candidates; I will give it my absolute hundred percent."
Seeing this, Kaede and Eriri couldn't help but applaud. Then, Kaede smiled and asked, "In that case, are you equally confident about confessing to Shinomiya-senpai?"
"That goes without saying! I can definitely secure her— uh..."
Shirogane Miyuki, having blurted out the words, immediately realized his mistake. His speech stopped instantly, and an awkward blush spread across his face.
"Ahem, well, just forget what I just said. Don't tell anyone, okay? I'll go to the kitchen and hurry up your order."
Having said that, he immediately turned and slipped away.
Watching Shirogane Miyuki's retreating back, Eriri covered her mouth and chuckled, "Hehehe, Kaede-kun, you're so mean, baiting Shirogane-senpai into saying those things."
"Don't blame me, I just asked casually." Spreading his hands, Kaede also wore an uncontrollable smile. "But this is a good sign. At least Senpai isn't afraid to say anything anymore, unlike before. If Senpai were still the same as he used to be, even if he and Shinomiya-senpai got together, I bet it would take them half a day of blushing and squirming just to share a kiss."
"Uh... is that really possible?"
Eriri thought back to herself. When she started dating Kaede, their kisses weren't like that.
"There's no way Senpai and Senpai are worse than me, right?"
"They definitely can't compare. At least Eriri, you have abundant theoretical knowledge."
"I told you not to bring that up!!!"
In the kitchen area, Shirogane Miyuki watched the two of them playfully arguing from afar, a look of envy on his face.
Sigh, when will I be able to be like that with Shinomiya.