At that moment, all of a sudden, everything became so quiet.
Even if the station where Ishigami waited was particularly noisy, he felt that all the noise was muted and that he couldn't hear anything. All of his attention was on Hayasaka, who was staring at Kobachi, the most beautiful girl on the JUMP, who came to his side happily like his girlfriend.
However, the problem was that Kobachi wasn't his official girlfriend!
When Ishigami was nervous, Hayasaka didn't observe Kobachi for a long time and turned her gaze toward him. He wasn't sure what kind of expression that she showed at that moment, but after a moment, she smiled and said, "Sorry for bothering you. Have fun with your date, Ishigami. I will leave first."
"Ah, um, take care, Senpai."
"You too."
What did you mean by those words?
Ishigami felt like his legs were weak, feeling so nervous inwardly, wondering what would happen if Hayasaka told everything to Kaguya.
'What should I do?'
Chika, Tsubame, and even his girlfriend aside, the only person that he didn't want to know about his conduct was Kaguya!
'This heroine is... this heroine is...'
"What's wrong? Are you okay?"
Ishigami turned and looked at Kobachi, who was looking at him curiously. It seemed that she didn't understand what kind of trouble she had caused him, but then again... he let out a helpless sigh, then wrapped his arm around her. "I am just a bit excited about the trip."
Even if he knew that there was a danger that he would encounter in the future, he knew that he couldn't show it on his face. More importantly, even if Kobachi knew, there was nothing she could do, so all he could do was face everything on his own, hiding everything so as not to make her worry.
Yet, at this moment, he also understood that, like how Kobachi could discover his relationship with Tsubame at that time, the others could also do the same.
Ishigami might not have taken his situation that seriously before, considering the status of Kobachi and Tsubame wasn't something that would cause him trouble, but in the case of a Kaguya, could he stay calm like before?
However, he also knew that it was impossible to hide everything from Kaguya.
'No, nothing is impossible.'
As long as he was careful, he could hide everything from Kaguya, waiting for her to graduate. By then, his power would also grow, and there was no need for him to worry about the power of the Shinomiya Group.
Yet, everything was too late since Hayasaka had found out everything.
Letting out a helpless sigh inwardly, Ishigami decided not to bother to think anymore since he knew that there was nothing he could do, and since there was nothing he could do, then he might as well enjoy his last moment.
"Fufufu... let's go then."
Kobachi smiled and felt happy that she wasn't the only one who was anticipating this trip.
Or rather, she had been sleeping late and almost woke up a little late since she had been too excited last night!
Staying out a night with Ishigami in Nikko!
Kobachi was so excited!
"Should we go wait for the train?"
"Hmm... there is a little time before the train. How about we look at the bentos first? If I am not wrong, our trip is going to take two hours or so, right? We might buy it to eat since it might be difficult to get one later."
"Okay."
Kobachi agreed since even if she wasn't that hungry and didn't really eat breakfast if they were hungry during the trip later, it wouldn't hurt to prepare something to eat.
Moreover, it was kind of exciting to look at the type of bentos that were sold at the station since each of them had their own uniqueness.
"By the way, your clothes are cute."
"Right?"
"Yeah."
"Though you dress like a public figure who is trying to hide that he has a hidden lover."
"...is it so obvious?"
"Well, it's good, though."
"Thanks."
"I am not praising you!" Kobachi sighed helplessly as she leaned on him. "But then again, even if you hide most of your features, many are still staring at you."
"You are the same, though."
"Yeah, but it is the fate of being good-looking."
Being good-looking was like always being stared at and the center of attention, even if they didn't plan to do so.
Still, no matter what, they could only see from the distance, and she, Kobachi, could enjoy this handsome man tonight!
Yet, while Kobachi felt her heart race, thinking about what would happen tonight, Ishigami was more concerned about what kind of a bento he should buy, which made her a little annoyed.
"You are not excited?"
"Well, I am excited."
"Not about the trip."
"Then, what?"
"About getting my virginity."
"..."
Ishigami almost staggered, then looked at Kobachi, who looked at him smugly, happy that she had made him lose his calm. "Baka."
Kobachi smiled and asked, "What are you going to buy?"
"Probably sushi."
"Sushi? That's a good choice. You won't need to worry about eating it when it is cold, and it won't be messy and easy to clean up."
"What about you?"
"Hm... I am thinking of getting a shumay bento. It can be reheated, right?"
The bento technology is very advanced in this country, and many bento boxes have the function of reheating food automatically.
"...it should be, but the smell will spread everywhere, you know?"
Yes, there was such a technology, but for some foods, it would create an intense smell that would spread to the entire car.
If Ishigami had made an example, it would be like someone who had an instant noodle inside a small space. When one ate that noodle, everyone would definitely smell the scent, and eating a shumay bento was the same!
"...that's quite a trouble." While Kobachi didn't mind being stared at, she didn't want to be stared at because of her shumay bento. It would definitely be embarrassing!
In the end, after walking around, she decided to buy sandwiches, but when they were about to leave, she stopped and looked at the hamburger that was covered in tin foil.
"Yuu, let's get this. We can share it later."
"Okay."
Their trip hadn't even started, yet even so, they were full of smiles, happy as they could spend their time together.
While inwardly, there were many questions that Ishigami wanted to ask, such as about Kobachi's parents, he knew that her relationship with her parents wasn't that particularly close, and this was probably what made him feel conflicted toward her.
Since, unlike her, who couldn't live without him, and probably, he was her everything, in his eyes, she was just one among his importance.
At the same time, he wondered whether this was okay.
"Yuu, let's open the bento now."
Taking off her facemask, her bright smile was shown before him.
This was a smile that she would always show him whenever they were alone together.
That special, sincere, happiest smile, and facing this smile, a smile was also subconsciously formed on his face.
"Okay."
Yet, as they entered the train, enjoying the bento they had bought so early.
"Oh, wait, let me get the drinks first!"
"Oh, I almost forgot!"
"What do you want? I will get it for you!"
"Barley tea! Just normal tea!"
"Wait here!"
There might be some mishaps, but there was no doubt it was a good experience for the two.
Yet, as the two enjoyed their first trip, someone also entered the train and observed from the distance in silence.
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I have heard a good suggestion from someone, which is to change the picture of the novel, so that's why I am doing it.
By the way, the figure on the cover is Juumonji Kaho from Hyouka.
When Kaguya is finished, I will probably choose Yosuga no Sora or Hyouka for the next story since I am interested in the countryside setting.
Please look forward.
If you wish to see advanced chapters, you can check the link below:
https://www.patreón.com/akikan40