The next day, in the evening.
The voicemail rang, Ichika put down her notebook, picked up the phone and looked, and Shinichi sent the file.
After looking at the file name, she opened it, and what she saw was a familiar EXCEL spreadsheet.
Even though only a part of it is specifically listed, it still appears that this is a budget sheet that she once had and that she has processed.
However, the figure above was different from what she had seen before.
Ichika observed the change.
Underneath the initial remaining funds, there is an additional spending item, which directly turns the remaining hundreds of thousands of budgets into tens of yen.
Click on another expense record, artistic appearance fee?
Staring at the screen, Ichika frowned.
(Did Shinichi-kun hire a dance group or a singer? There are indeed many activities that will invite these groups to lighten up the atmosphere, or lighten up what was previously boring with singing and dancing.)
But in the original plan, there was no such link.
And he didn't tell them that an activity carefully designed by them need not be overwhelming in this way.
"Hmph..."
Ichika showed a hint of pride.
She thought that she still knew the person she liked.
Although she is not as meticulous as Itsuki, who is known as the "Shinichi Encyclopedia", but his thoughts may be guessed to some extent by her.
The so-called artistic performance should be just a cover, and he should have his own goals for using these funds, but the question now is, what kind of purpose requires such big money...
Thinking of this, Ichika's brain opened, and her thoughts began to spiral out of control.
If Shinichi embezzled the budget for personal use, what would he buy?
Come to think of art shows... Striptease, women's shows, or transgender shows?
Immediately, a full mosaic image appeared in her mind, her face flushed red, and even though no one saw it, Ichika was awkward.
She wasn't such a lustful person… If so, her previous intentional or unintentional flirting behavior would have achieved results long ago.
Ichika regained her mind.
The use of performing arts as a cover must be meaningful, otherwise the school will not be able to pass the exam, but what kind of art does he want to buy...
The form screen was replaced by a call interface. Ichika was taken aback, combed her hair, and then showed a warm smile.
After making these preparations, she picked up the phone.
While this is not a video call, the appearance is for viewing only on air.
"Hello~ This is Ichika~"
"Excuse me, are you free to talk on the phone now?" A familiar male voice sounded in her ear, and the smile on her mouth became even sweeter.
"Fufufu, I'm currently reading the script, but if the chairman wants to ask me something, I should be free if I don't have time~"
"Very good, your attitude is commendable." Shinichi didn't talk nonsense, and got straight to the point, "Did you see the form I sent?"
"Yes." Hearing his serious tone, Ichika knew that this wasn't a joke to tease him, so she said seriously, "That hundred thousand fund suddenly had tens of yen left."
"I just called to explain this to you." Shinichi's innocent voice sounded, but Ichika was surprised by the contents of his words, "I used all the money to buy fireworks, which are scheduled to be held at the bonfire and will be lit at the end of the party."
"Firework?!" Ichika nodded, "So this can be considered as performing arts… Does the school give permission?"
"Including the release location, duration, type of fireworks, and handling afterward, I have made a plan and submitted it to the school for review and approval. I'll send it later."
Since the day Shinichi set off the fireworks with Chika, he had been secretly preparing this plan, and did not receive a message of permission to implement it until the day of the site survey. He also spent a lot of time thinking about it. this "surprise".
Luckily, everything went as smoothly as he had hoped.
"As expected of Shinichi-kun, this kind of complicated plan has been handled by one person in such a short amount of time..." After hearing his explanation, Ichika was amazed.
"Then~ Did Shinichi-kun tell Miku and the others about this matter? I was the last to be told?"
"?" Shinichi was confused why she asked such a question, "You are the first and only."
Even though she has a hunch, Ichika's little heart beats faster when she hears the truth. She rubbed her slightly hot chest, and her voice was full of unconcealable joy.
"Why?"
Shinichi replied. "Because you're an accountant, in charge of the budget."
Ichika puffed out her cheeks
Shinichi said again. "I can only tell you about this."
Ichika smiled again.
Shinichi said again, "Besides, I want to surprise other people."
Ichika was obviously very displeased.
"Hello? are you online? Why are you quiet?"
Ichika held back her complaints
"Shinichi-kun, can you tell me the detailed reason? For example, why are you suddenly organizing this fireworks display, and why do you want to surprise 'others'?"
The word "other" is powerful, and the implications are clear.
"Hmm..." Shinichi hesitated for a moment, "It's a long story..."
"The longer the better~" Ichika didn't falter, "It doesn't matter if I stay with you until dawn, however, Forest School is the day after tomorrow, and there's nothing to do tomorrow, so let's stay up late today."
"Don't you have class tomorrow... Forget it, I'll make a long story short."
Knowing that if he didn't explain, his plan might be affected by Ichika, Shinichi gave up, and spoke slowly.
"Didn't you celebrate your birthday together last time? I watched the fireworks video... I thought about it, and I still had some money left, so I didn't prepare a birthday present for you, so I used the school's funds to give you a real present."
"Doing this can also add points to the forest school, and the participants' satisfaction will definitely increase. For us, it's killing two birds with one stone… So, it's not really for you."
Ichika ignored the explanation behind, and spoke. "Everything that happened that day, including the projected fireworks, it was the best birthday present for us!"
"Shinichi-kun, please don't neglect or belittle the things you've given us, otherwise I'll be really angry!"
Shinichi didn't speak.
Ichika took a deep breath and said. "If I get angry, I will call a taxi to rush to your house, and talk to you about responsibility in front of your parents."
"Shinichi-kun, what's your answer?" Ichika took out a key and shook it in front of the receiver, as if preparing to leave.
"...You won, please don't do this." Shinichi sighed heavily, "Then let me put it another way. I just want to watch the fireworks, I have a big budget and nowhere to spend it, so I just want to set off the fireworks to make up for the regrets of the day, which is a kind of self-satisfaction."
"You haven't changed!" Ichika scolded him, "Ask yourself, would you spend hundreds of thousands of yen in school funds to buy fireworks for yourself?"
"How well do you know me..." Shinichi said surprised.
"Yes, just as you understand me, I also need to understand you, that's fair." Ichika chuckled.
"Tsk, I didn't know you were such a stubborn person."
"Is that so? Looks like I should give you a tutoring class next time."
Ichika leaned against the head of the bed, her ears turning red, and she gently exhaled seductively into the microphone.
"Ichika-sensei's special lecture, what is the real Nakano Ichika like~ please look forward to it."
"I don't want to..." Shinichi found that Ichika seemed to be getting addicted to playing, so he changed the subject, "By the way, that's what I'm planning, the budget should be reviewed by an accountant."
(So, it's not because I'm special, but because I'm in charge of the accountant position, you specifically said this to me?)
Ichika smiled faintly.
"Well, I'm the only one who knows about it now, right?"
"Yeah, I hope you can keep it a secret and don't tell them beforehand."
(Since I'm not special, then this short-lived one... I will reluctantly accept)
Ichika whispered into the microphone like a whisper.
"Hey, Shinichi-kun, do you want me to be an 'accomplice'?"
"What do you mean..." Before Shinichi could react, Ichika kept asking.
"Are you willing or not willing? If you don't want to, I value family affection the most, can't hide this for too long. Maybe I'll say it later ? Everyone will know that Shinichi-kun made it especially for them."
"I convinced you… Think about it, please become an accomplice in the 'Fireworks Surprise Incident', okay?"
Even though Shinichi's tone was full of helplessness, Ichika smiled happily.
"Then, please give me some advice... Master Executioner."
Her only accomplice, the title, was something that belonged only to her.
"Regarding the last scene survey, I forgot to ask something…"
"What?"
"Did you hear that? We are talking about measurements."
Shinichi was silent.
Because of that, Ichika rarely laughed out loud, without pretense, and laughed casually.
Tonight she was full of happiness, looking forward to the arrival of the forest school, and could not sleep again and again