Kapitel 263: -259- Go together
The person who appeared at such a perfect moment was Horikita Manabu.
Like Nanaya Hori, Horikita Manabu wasn't dressed in casual clothes but in the summer uniform, slowly walking from the direction of the third-year dormitory.
Behind him, Tachibana Akane followed closely, also wearing her uniform and holding a folder. For some reason, she gave Nanaya Hori an unnoticed glare.
Horikita Manabu brought Tachibana Akane to stand in front of Nanaya Hori.
However, Horikita Manabu didn't speak to Nanaya Hori immediately but instead glanced at the stiff-faced Horikita Suzune and the astonished Kushida Kikyou before speaking indifferently.
"I didn't hear that you'd be coming with others."
Horikita Manabu ignored Horikita Suzune and Kushida Kikyou, directing his words at Nanaya Hori.
Nanaya Hori also ignored Tachibana Akane's glare and responded nonchalantly.
"I didn't hear you'd bring someone either."
Before Horikita Manabu could react, Tachibana Akane already jumped out.
"I'm not just anyone!" Tachibana Akane said to Nanaya Hori with inexplicable hostility. "Since the president has important things to do, I naturally have to accompany him!"
"Important things?" Nanaya Hori raised an eyebrow and said provocatively, "We just agreed to have a meal together, is that important?"
The entire crowd was stunned by this statement.
"Have… have a meal…!?"
Kushida Kikyou was shocked.
"Have… have a meal…!?"
Tachibana Akane's eyes also widened, as if she didn't know about this.
"Have… a meal…?"
Horikita Suzune was even more shaken, still reeling from the sudden appearance of her respected brother, and now this shocking development left her visibly shaken.
Nanaya Hori himself, however, seemed unaware of any impropriety, speaking nonchalantly.
"It's just a meal. Is it that surprising?"
This really was a case of speaking without concern for others' feelings.
One must know that in the eyes of all students, Horikita Manabu was a just, cold, excellent, and lofty hero. The stories about him were always about his outstanding achievements. When would he privately have a meal with someone?
Kushida Kikyou had never heard of Horikita Manabu having a close meal with anyone. Horikita Suzune and Tachibana Akane knew him even better, the former being his sister and the latter his constant companion as his secretary.
The two could vouch for it.
To this day, those invited to dine with Horikita Manabu were few, if any.
This man was that proud and aloof.
Yet today, Horikita Manabu had an appointment with Nanaya Hori?
Who wouldn't be surprised?
Despite everyone's astonishment, Horikita Manabu remained unmoved.
"An occasional meal isn't bad."
Horikita Manabu merely said this.
This confirmed to the girls present that the matter was completely true.
"Ugh… ugh…!"
Tachibana Akane's gaze at Nanaya Hori grew even more hostile.
What's with this third-year senior?
Could it be jealousy?
Had she been glaring earlier because Horikita Manabu had an appointment with him?
Even if she had feelings for Horikita Manabu, he was dining with a guy, not a girl. This jealousy was quite misplaced.
Horikita Suzune was more straightforward.
"…What's going on? Explain it to me!"
Horikita Suzune approached Nanaya Hori, lowering her voice and questioning him with unprecedented intensity.
It seemed that this girl, who idolized her brother, cared deeply about this matter. Since Horikita Manabu appeared, her expression had become extremely tense and stiff, losing her usual cool and arrogant demeanor.
Your character is breaking down, girl.
Kushida Kikyou, on the other hand, reacted to the situation.
"Who would have thought Nanaya-kun and the student council president were so close."
Kushida Kikyou put on her sweet smile again, displaying her usual affability without the loss of composure shown by Horikita Suzune and Tachibana Akane.
As for Kushida Kikyou's statement about their "closeness," neither Nanaya Hori nor Horikita Manabu denied it.
It was more that they couldn't be bothered to deny it.
"Well, let's go then."
Nanaya Hori decided on his own.
"I've already reserved the restaurant and table. I have work in the afternoon, so let's make the most of our time."
Horikita Manabu nodded decisively.
Then, Horikita Manabu turned to Tachibana Akane.
"You can head back first."
Horikita Manabu said this.
But Tachibana Akane reacted strongly.
"No! Please allow me to accompany you!"
Tachibana Akane decided without hesitation.
This senior really worried unnecessarily.
"I don't mind." Nanaya Hori shrugged and turned to Horikita Suzune and Kushida Kikyou, casually asking, "Since it's come to this, do you want to join us?"
Nanaya Hori actually intended to let Horikita Suzune and Kushida Kikyou come along.
"Is that okay?"
At this moment, even Kushida Kikyou seemed a bit restrained and concerned.
"Eating… eating with my brother…"
Horikita Suzune was even more shaken, exposing her weakness entirely.
But Nanaya Hori had no reservations.
"You were going to have tea anyway. Since this senior plans to meddle, what's one more? Let's all go together."
Nanaya Hori's reasoning was that simple.
"Don't call me a meddler! How rude! I'm still your senior!"
Tachibana Akane protested.
Horikita Manabu frowned but said nothing, seemingly accepting it.
Seeing this, Horikita Suzune and Kushida Kikyou reacted differently.
Kushida Kikyou hesitated but seemed very curious.
Horikita Suzune was filled with various emotions—surprise, shock, joy, disbelief—making her look extremely complex and unable to react, standing there nervously and unable to speak.
Only when facing Horikita Manabu did this girl act this way.
It made one want to tease her.
In the end, Nanaya Hori decided for both.
"That's it then, let's not waste time."
With that, Horikita Suzune and Kushida Kikyou ended up joining.
Thus, the group of five headed to the restaurant.
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