Even a tedious two or three hour commute, as long as it's related to sightseeing, can make one lose track of time.
As for Shinichi, he didn't know how to describe this time period. Although the accident at the start did make him feel bad, it didn't take long for Fumino to adjust her mentality.
"Asada-san, what kind of event are you planning? Everyone says it's fun, so how much fun is it?"
"Said on BBS, experience it for yourself."
"Are there going to be any meals we want at the bonfire party today? Even though my appetite is small, I'm worried that the classmates will starve if they don't eat enough!"
"As long as you tell the truth, you don't have to worry about it."
"Asada-san, let's work hard for tomorrow's competition! Maybe there will be new team members joining by then."
"It's up to you to decide, I don't mind."
"Asada-san, the people in the front seats say they want to play a game of kings, and the people in the back say they want to play Truth or Dare, would you like to join in?"
"...Absolutely not!"
"Wow, his refusal is so firm… Alright, then I won't be participating either."
"Asada-san, can you dance the gangster dance? I just saw a video about JOJO, and it looks like a lot of fun dancing..."
Just like this, Fumino didn't stop talking for the last two hours, and she was full of energy like a child who had just traveled.
It was noisy, but Shinichi didn't get bored, and got used to it with time.
...
Two hours after leaving the school gate, the excitement gradually subsided, and the atmosphere inside the boo became quieter. Many people were taking a break, and those who were still chatting lowered their voices.
Shinichi concentrated on reading a book.
Suddenly, there was a weight on his shoulders.
Shinichi glanced at Fumino leaning on his shoulder.
He closed the book, and placed it on his lap.
He adjusted his position so that the girl could lean back more comfortably.
The slight vibration of the tour bus was like a lullaby. Not long after closing his eyes, Shinichi's consciousness sank into the darkness which was slightly illuminated by white light.
Gradually, he also tilted his head, pressing Fumino's head.
Maybe this is what youth is like.
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"Huuu..."
Itsuki finished talking about all the contents of the notebook, she took a sip of water.
"If you don't understand the details, you can ask Asada-san... Kashima-san? Are you alright?"
Itsuki glanced at Kashima who was sitting next to her.
"Hehe..." Kashima's face turned pale, the hand holding the fan trembled slightly, she replied with dull eyes, "It's okay... Still alive... Thank you for your explanation..."
"Alright, you're welcome…" Itsuki put the notebook back into her bag with some regret, "Do you need any motion sickness medicine? I have three kinds of motion sickness medicine, which should make you feel better… I also wanted to tell you more about the management Asada-san taught me at first, but you should rest more now…"
"En, let me sleep for a bit, thank you for your concern..." Kashima was about to close her eyes, glanced ahead, her lips trembled with excitement.
"This..."
Itsuki didn't notice that, and took out jerky from her bag again, and was about to fill her hungry stomach, suddenly stopped.
"By the way, I remember seeing Asada-san when I just got on the bus, he seemed to be sitting..."
Just as she stood up slightly from the chair, she saw two figures sleeping sideways in front of her, a hand coming out from the side, pressing her back against the chair.
"Eh?! Ka-Kashima-san?"
Itsuki looked in surprise at her who seemed a little strange, "Are you not drunk? Why are you still so strong…"
"Ah, I'm dead… Bah, no, I'm healed, I'm almost healed!"
Kashima was exhausted, but her eyes were filled with determination.
"I am very interested in the management you are talking about. Please tell me, Nakano-san!"
(Even if I have to sacrifice myself, I will never let you interfere with their happy time!)
"Yeah, is that so..." Even though Itsuki was surprised, she took out two notebooks with different covers from her bag, and looked at Kashima.
"Then... Should I say it?"
Staring at the two notebooks, Kashima's eyes immediately turned desperate.
"Come on!"
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After that, according to the internal rumors of the Thorn Club, the president, Kashima, locked herself in the room and played a certain video repeatedly for three hours before finally recovering from her lost state of mind.