You Must Like Kamikawa-kun!
"By the way, why did Kamikawa-kun go this far?"
Seeing Ren's figure hidden behind the shadows, Chika asked Itsuki curiously.
She had just called, and she didn't even notice when Ren arrived there.
"Kamikawa-kun is talking to someone else."
"Judging from his movements, it seems like he's on the phone."
After staring at him for a while, Chika agreed, then complained: "But, Kamikawa-kun's outfit today is perfect for hiding in the shadows. As long as he's a little further away, I can't see him."
"There's clearly a fireworks show today, why isn't he dressed for the occasion?"
"That's Kamikawa-kun's habit. He wears black from top to bottom." Itsuki added, "Also, Kamikawa-kun always dresses like this, not just today."
"Eh? Is that so?"
Chika was astonished.
She never realized this, besides, she and Ren are lifelong enemies.
Who would pay attention to their opponent's clothing?
Moreover, she rarely meets him outside, and even if she does, they would quickly part ways and not pay attention to his attire at all.
"Yes, that's correct." Itsuki said confidently, "As long as Fujiwara-san pays more attention to Kamikawa-kun on ordinary days, you should be able to notice such details."
"I usually pay attention, but my focus is different." Chika said with a little embarrassment.
She always wanted to beat Ren, so she focused on his weaknesses and things she didn't excel at.
She didn't care about trivial things like clothing.
As the conversation shifted, Chika returned the topic to Itsuki: "Itsuki, you know Kamikawa-kun quite well. You even know this habit of his."
"No, I only know because we've been together for a long time."
Hearing her words, Itsuki tilted her head in embarrassment.
"Is that really the reason?"
Chika narrowed her eyes, leaned towards her ear, and asked softly: "Isn't it because your love makes you pay special attention to him?"
"...No, Kamikawa-kun and I are just good friends, nothing more." Itsuki firmly denied, "Just like good friends like you, Fujiwara-san, and Shinomiya-san."
"I don't believe it, you must like Kamikawa-kun."
Chika didn't accept her explanation.
"No, Fujiwara-san, you're completely mistaken." Itsuki suppressed the embarrassment in her heart to defend herself, "Considering some habits of a good friend as liking them, isn't the definition of liking too simplistic?"
"What you're saying seems to make sense... No, don't try to fool me. As a love detective, I can't possibly misjudge whether I like a simple relationship like that."
Chika's attitude was still very firm.
"Because you think I like Kamikawa-kun, Fujiwara-san, why don't you provide evidence that I like him? Besides remembering his dressing habits."
Itsuki really didn't want to get involved with her again on this topic, or else, she might not be able to hold out.
"Hmmm... during the previous physical fitness test in gym class, did you go to fetch water for Kamikawa-kun?"
After thinking it over, Chika remembered an old incident.
"Kamikawa-kun is my good friend. Isn't it normal for me to bring him water?"
As she said this, Itsuki also remembered something, then complained: "Fujiwara-san, you misunderstood that I liked Kamikawa-kun back then."
"Is that so? I totally forgot about it."
Chika had long lost an impression of that incident.
"Just forget it, do you have any other evidence you can tell me?"
"Well... it seems I misunderstood. I'm really sorry."
After thinking it over again and realizing that there was indeed no evidence, Chika had no choice but to let it go.
"It's okay."
Itsuki responded with a smile, but her heart felt greatly relieved.
Once their conversation ended, Ren came.
"It took a little while."
At this moment, Ren was still wearing the fox mask with a white background and red eyes, but compared to before, he now had an additional Bluetooth headset on his ear.
The call between him and Hayasaka didn't end, and he was still in contact.
"No problem."
Itsuki waved her hand, then invited with a smile: "Kamikawa-kun, we finally met you, do you want to go to the festival with us?"
Even with the addition of Chika's presence, it was already very lucky to go to the festival with Ren.
Hearing this, Chika beside her stared at Itsuki without speaking.
"Sorry, there's something very important I have to take care of later, so I can't hang out with you guys." Ren declined.
He was waiting to advance the fireworks show and rescue Kaguya from home. He really couldn't accompany Itsuki and Chika to continue shopping at the festival.
Even though he said he wanted to go to the festival.
"No problem. Kamikawa-kun, you just have something important to do. Don't worry about us."
Itsuki forced herself to keep smiling so as not to be noticed by him.
"Um."
Seeing her say this, Ren nodded.
After hesitating for a moment, Itsuki confirmed: "Was it the phone call just now?"
"Yes."
Ren promised Hayasaka not to let anyone else know about this, so he couldn't say what he would do later.
"That's it, then Fujiwara-san and I will continue to play."
After taking a few deep breaths and gathering her emotions, Itsuki took Chika and left from there.
"See you later."
"See you."
After walking a little further, Chika's voice was heard: "Itsuki, you must like Kamikawa-kun, you just invited him to go to the festival with us!"
"Because we're good friends, there's no problem inviting him along."
"Then why did you look so weird when he rejected you?"
"Your reaction is even more intense than mine when you found out Shinomiya-san couldn't come to the fireworks show."
"Darn! Just wait, I'll definitely find evidence that you like Kamikawa-kun."
"Don't think that I like Kamikawa-kun as a prerequisite for finding evidence!"
After watching the two of them return to the bustling and lively festival, Ren turned around and left the place, blending into the night.
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