December Double Drop!
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After arranging the study session with them, Kamigawa Saku headed home.
As he walked, he sent a message to his band's LINE group.
Even though Raana rarely used her phone, he'd still added her to the group. After all, leaving her out when they were all in the same band might seem like bullying.
Kamigawa Saku: By the way, midterms are coming up soon at my school. What's everyone's situation?
Kamigawa Saku: Also, how are your grades?
Kamigawa Saku: Nijika and her band aren't doing so well academically, so they're planning a study session, and I'm thinking of helping out. Want to join in?
Since Shiina Taki, Nagasaki Soyo, and Raana didn't attend his school, this was the best way to ask.
After a few minutes with no "read" notifications, Kamigawa figured everyone was still on their way home and put his phone away.
They'd see it eventually.
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After grabbing dinner out, Kamigawa returned home to find several replies.
Chihaya Anon: My grades are decent; I don't need to worry about midterms.
Chihaya Anon: But a study session with everyone sounds kind of fun!
Takamatsu Tomori: I'd like to join the study session!
Shiina Taki: I'll join, too.
Nagasaki Soyo: But where would we hold it?
Nagasaki Soyo: Their band has four members, and we have six—that's ten people in total.
Nagasaki Soyo: A café or library won't have room for all of us.
Kamigawa Saku: We can figure out the place later. If everyone's up for it, that's good enough for now.
Kamigawa Saku: I'll go ahead and let Nijika know everyone's interested.
With that, he wrapped up the group chat and sent Nijika a message.
Kamigawa Saku: Just asked, and everyone from our band wants to join the study session as well.
Of course, Raana hadn't responded, but that was normal.
She never posted anything in the group, so a reply would've been the strange thing.
And as for Raana joining? No worries—he'd just ask her at tomorrow's practice.
After a few moments, Nijika replied.
Ijichi Nijika: Kita's struggling, too, so this study session will definitely help!
Kamigawa Saku: Where do you think we should hold it?
Kamigawa Saku: Both bands together make ten people.
Ijichi Nijika: I was thinking we could use my room, but ten people's a bit much…
Ijichi Nijika: And I'm not sure we can borrow STARRY, especially since they open shortly after school ends.
"…"
Kamigawa put his phone down and looked around his place.
Honestly, his house seemed like the most suitable option.
It was spacious enough, with more than enough room for ten people.
Soyo's place could work too, but he doubted she'd want everyone over. Plus, her mom might come home and disrupt the session.
At his place, there'd be no such issues. Living alone had its perks.
After a brief thought, he picked up his phone and typed his offer.
Kamigawa Saku: How about my place?
Kamigawa Saku: It's really spacious, perfect for a study session.
Ijichi Nijika: Wouldn't that be too much trouble for you?
Kamigawa Saku: I live alone, so it's no problem at all.
Ijichi Nijika: Alright, let me check with everyone. I don't mind if they're okay with it.
Kamigawa Saku: I'll ask my bandmates too.
He closed the chat with her and reopened the band group.
Kamigawa Saku: What do you all think about holding the study session at my place?
Shiina Taki: Your house?!
Kamigawa Saku: Yep, mine.
Kamigawa Saku: It's the best option space-wise.
Chihaya Anon: Now I'm curious to see what your place is like.
Kamigawa Saku: So, are you in?
Chihaya Anon: Absolutely!
Nagasaki Soyo: Sounds good to me.
Shiina Taki: Wait a second, aren't you all agreeing a little too quickly?
Shiina Taki: Isn't deciding to have a study session at a guy's house a bit… questionable?
Nagasaki Soyo: I'm his neighbor, so I'd say it's fine.
Nagasaki Soyo: My place isn't as convenient, so I apologize for that.
Takamatsu Tomori: I'll go!
Shiina Taki: Fine, fine.
Kamigawa Saku: Then it's settled.
After sending the final message, Kamigawa sighed deeply.
Honestly, if anyone should've raised a concern, it should've been him.
If only one girl were coming over, it might be fair to worry about potential risks.
But as it stood, he was the only guy among nine girls.
Which meant… he might actually be the one at risk here.
Especially since he was as handsome as he was.
Smiling a bit at his own vanity, he reopened the chat with Nijika.
Kamigawa Saku: Everyone from my band agreed. What about yours?
Ijichi Nijika: They're all good with it!
Kamigawa Saku: When do you want to have it?
Ijichi Nijika: Does the day after tomorrow work?
Kamigawa Saku: I'll check with everyone.
He posted the time in the band group, and with no objections, they set the study session for his place the day after tomorrow.
Putting his phone away, Kamigawa headed upstairs to find Soyo and resumed their bass practice.
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The next day.
Even though it was the first day back at school, nothing had changed much.
Classes proceeded as usual, with small chats between classmates in between.
Time passed, and soon it was the last class of the day.
Kamigawa was watching the clock closely.
The reason was simple—he was planning to use a tracking card to locate Togawa Sakiko.
Since the tracking card only lasted ten minutes, it'd be most efficient to use it in the final minute of the last class.
That way, he'd not only know which class she was in but also where she'd be headed next.
And so, the clock ticked down to that last minute.
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