When they arrived at the cram school, the three of them entered different classrooms separately. Although Fumino had a faint expression for some reason after that, "Why did Asada-kun bring me again?"
Shinichi decided to proteid not to see.
Entering the classroom, Kominami Asumi was already doing a review in her seat. Although she wasn't the first to arrive, her studying attitude was the most serious Shinichi had ever seen in this cram school. Walking or eating, he could see her staring at flyers or word cards almost all the time.
"If I'm not capable of putting in this much effort, then I'm not even qualified to retake the exam."
That's what Asumi said, but then she said jokingly: "And if you waste your time here, isn't that the same as wasting my hard-earned part-time salary? The tuition here is very expensive, and I don't have free money like you."
It is also because of the role models around him that Shinichi appreciates the existence of "college entrance exams" and "cram schools" and faces his own future.
After all, as long as he continues to maintain his status as "Ranked second in Shuchi'in Academy", with the stable grades and reputation of this prestigious school, Shinichi will probably successfully enroll in Tokyo University and even apply to the school to study abroad.
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Lunch time.
Shinichi left the classroom and prepared to walk to the cafeteria.
Maybe because he left class a little late to answer Asumi's question. When he was about to go down the stairs, he happened to see Kei coming down from the third floor.
Because he raised his head accidentally, Shinichi didn't have time to look away.
"Senpai, what are you looking at?"
The cold voice sounded like frozen air.
"Good afternoon, Shirogane-san. I didn't see anything, so rest assured.." Shinichi smiled gently.
Shinichi stood there, while Kei walked over while holding her skirt, and looked at him with a slight frown.
"The credibility is not very high. Nii-san also acted like this when he accidentally ate my pudding."
Shinichi patiently explained to her.
"Don't mention the word 'accidentally', there is still room for further discussion. According to the position at that time, unless I deliberately adjusted the viewing angle, what I saw would be different from what I see now. And if I really did this, you could tell I was snooping in an instant and send me straight to the police station, no excuses."
"So I will stand here and reason with you, which means I have enough confidence to face your questions. Rather than trying to cover up, I prefer to call this self-confidence. "
When Shinichi finished his statement, Kei was amazed.
"Even though I generally understand it, this technique of deliberately making simple things complicated is truly eye-opening..."
"Thank You." Shinichi hid his pride and smiled gracefully, "So, you believe it?"
"I apologize for doubting you, Senpai," Kei bowed.
"Even though I'm wearing safety pants, it doesn't matter even if you see me."
"…"
Shinichi was silent.
"Now is an era where women are very defensive."
"What do you mean..." Kei raised her head with a blank look. Before she finished speaking, a familiar voice sounded from behind her.
"Uh, I'm so hungry, Asada-kun – wow, Kei-chan is here too!"
"Good afternoon."
Rizu stood to the side, while Fumino hugged Kei's arm while smiling happily.
"Furuhashi Senpai, Ogata Senpai, good afternoon..."
After saluting, Kei smiled at Fumino.
"Furuhashi Senpai, this is going to make me really hot. Can you relax a little?"
"I'm sorry, because Kei-chan has an inexplicable cool breath~" Fumino stepped back slightly, looked at her white hair, and suddenly had a thought.
"Is it because of the hair color? For example, the blood of the Ice Queen lies dormant in the body…"
Kei felt like she was facing Moeha.
"You are in your 2nd year of high school. Are you still suffering from chuunibyou...?"
Neither of them was afraid of strangers. They met each other at cram school every week. After saying hello a few times, they became good friends. The three of them often ate together in the cafeteria and listened to Shinichi teach.
As for Rizu, even though she rarely chats with her, her relationship isn't too strange, at least she's friendly enough to share Udon with Kei.
"Probably because Shirogane-san's body surface temperature is relatively low. This is actually not a good thing. Moreover, a decrease in body temperature by one degree will reduce immunity by 30%..."
"Ogata Senpai, please don't analyze it seriously..."
The three of them chatted for a while on the stairs, then prepared to walk to the cafeteria together.
At this moment, a mature voice that was colder than Kei, sounded from behind.
"Wait a moment. Asada-kun, are you free now?"
Mafuyu walked expressionlessly.
The four of them turned around in surprise. Before Shinichi could answer, Asumi's voice came from the classroom.
"Kouhai-kun, you left something behind..."
Shinichi was surrounded by three beautiful girls, and Mafuyu looked at them seriously. This sight caught Asumi's attention.
The key in her hand almost fell to the ground. She glanced back and forth at the girls' cute faces. The corners of her mouth curved.
Her seductive suggestion clearly reached several people's ears.
"Oh, I didn't expect Kouhai-kun to be so popular.
"So this is what is called Shuraba?"