The last day of the first semester.
After the closing ceremony, most students were distracted, their thoughts already drifting towards the upcoming summer vacation.
Imaizumi Keita was no exception.
He propped his chin with one hand, his gaze fixed on the Sports Field outside the window, mentally planning his holiday.
The novel's outline was mostly finalized; all that remained was to slowly fill it out according to the outline to form a complete work.
Teacher Amanatsu stood at the podium, holding a stack of report cards, announcing the final Precautions.
"Alright, everyone, quiet down. Be careful during the summer vacation, and remember to complete your homework on time. Don't wait until the last day to rush it..."
Her instructions were as rambling as usual, but the atmosphere in the classroom was unusually lively.
As the report cards were distributed, a cacophony of cheers and wails erupted in the classroom.
Imaizumi Keita took his, his gaze sweeping over it.
First in class, sixth in grade.
It was about what he expected, a safe ranking that teachers and parents couldn't find fault with.
As Teacher Amanatsu announced,'Summer vacation begins!', Imaizumi Keita, like his classmates, began to pack his belongings.
Yanami Anna hadn't spoken to him since she got angry.
She was currently surrounded by several friends, seemingly discussing something with great enthusiasm.
Imaizumi Keita didn't look at her and walked out of the classroom.
Although his relationship with Yanami had reached a stalemate in some sense these past two days, he wasn't overly bothered by it.
After all, there were still two other "supply sources" beside him.
Whether it was Komari Chika's slightly sweet energy born from shyness, or Shioyaki Lemon's vibrant energy, both effectively replenished his internal energy pool.
Perhaps because his interactions with Yanami had become sufficiently deep, his body was starting to develop a "resistance" to the regular emotional energy she produced.
To obtain the same level of satisfaction from her again, he would likely need a higher quality and deeper emotional connection.
What a troublesome physique.
Thinking this, he had already strolled to the familiar bench in the courtyard.
Imaizumi Keita sat down at one end of the bench, took out milk and bread from his backpack, and quietly began to eat.
After an unknown amount of time, a hesitant footsteps sounded from behind him.
He didn't turn around, simply asked faintly, "Komari?"
"...!"
The figure behind him was clearly startled by his voice, instinctively shrinking back.
After a few seconds, the familiar small figure peeked out from the other side, her face showing confusion at being discovered.
"I-Imaizumi-kun... h-how did you know... it was me?"
"Because, in the entire school, you're probably the only one who walks with footsteps like a thief," Imaizumi Keita retorted, turning his head to glance at her.
Imaizumi Keita turned his head and glanced at her, retorting.
"Ugh..."
Komari Chika felt a bit wronged by what he said, but not knowing how to refute, she sat down on the bench.
Imaizumi Keita looked at her, then at the schoolbag in her arms, and asked, "It's a holiday today, why aren't you going home earlier?"
"W-well..." Komari Chika replied softly, "I-I just... w-wanted to... pass some time... outside."
Another vague answer.
Imaizumi Keita could probably guess that she had some reason why she couldn't go back immediately.
However, since Komari didn't want to say, he wouldn't press her.
"Is that so."
He nodded, not continuing the topic.
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