Bab 101: Delusional

"Hayasaka-senpai..."

If Ishigami had an "Observation Haki" or high senses to sense the people around him, then this situation wouldn't happen. Unfortunately, while he had some supernatural abilities, it didn't mean he was omnipotent, and he didn't have the ability to detect those around him.

'Should I develop it?'

Anyway, it was possible for him to raise the proficiency of his skill, and if a certain skill reached a certain level, then it might be possible for him to detect the presence of the people around him, so he wouldn't always meet the situation where people would suddenly come out and say something that made his heart jump all the time!

"...did you listen to our conversation?"

Hayasaka didn't say anything, acknowledging his question.

"Then, you should know that I am not even seducing her?"

Yes, watching his helpless expression, Hayasaka knew that Ishigami didn't seduce Karen, but even so, she couldn't help it, especially when she could see how smitten Karen had become after Karen talked with him.

While she admitted that Ishigami's face happened to be her taste, this guy had a girlfriend, okay?

How could Karen even think of approaching him and asking for his contact info?

More importantly, how could Ishigami agree?

"You should refuse her!"

"She is just asking for a manga. You are thinking too much."

"You... don't you have any sense of danger! That girl is seducing you!"

Sometimes, Hayasaka wondered whether this guy was acting or simply too naive, but considering his popularity had only happened lately, she felt that it was the latter since it was impossible for one to become a cassanova, who could seduce many women with just a snap of his fingers, right?

If there was a reason why all of this happened, it was because Ishigami didn't have a sense of danger that made him able to tell whether someone wanted to seduce him or not!

"I think that you are thinking too much."

Still, Ishigami felt that Hayasaka was paranoid about him. "I know that she might be a little bold, considering she asked for my contact info, but it was just for..."

"For?

"Well, you have heard our conversation, right?"

"....."

Hayasaka felt strange when she thought about Ishigami's conversation with Karen. After all, the topic of their conversation was a romance doujinshi fantasy between Shirogane and Kaguya.

Still, because of this, she looked at Ishigami and asked, "You don't mind if Kaguya-sama dates Shirogane-kaichou?"

"Do you think Kaichou isn't a suitable boyfriend for Shinomiya-senpai?"

Hayasaka was stunned and struggled for a moment before she shook her head softly. "No, he is gentle, kind, and a hard worker, so I think that he can take care of Kaguya-sama well, and to be honest, he is better than you since you are a scumbag."

"The scumbag part is unnecessary, right?"

Hayasaka wanted to snort, yet somehow, a smile subconsciously formed on her lips when she heard Ishigami's retort. However, her expression became complicated.

"But..."

"But?"

You should be clear, right?

This was what Hayasaka wanted to say, but at the same time, she knew that this was a meaningless question, especially when she was also clear why Ishigami had never thought to approach Kaguya.

Or rather, Ishigami never thought of being with Kaguya at all!

The relationship between Ishigami and Kaguya might become close due to his previous request, and it might be a little too close than a mere senior and junior, yet, watching their synergy and smile that often appeared before the two, Hayasaka felt that they were just... suitable to each other.

Yet, even so, instead of feeling that synergy and blooming love that might happen between the two, Ishigami chose to be a good junior who respected his seniors.

Ignoring his feelings, he pretended not to care about Kaguya by dating other girls and having destructive relationships as if he didn't care about anything.

Was it the truth?

Did he not feel anything towards Kaguya?

"By the way, did you know Kaguya-sama went on a date with Shirogane-kaichou on Saturday to the aquarium?"

By saying this, Hayasaka hoped to see Ishigami be uncomfortable, yet she had to be disappointed since what she saw in his expression was intriguing.

"Oh?"

Ishigami was surprised, and at the same time, he wondered whether their decision to go to the aquarium was because he had gone to that place with Chika before. "Who took the initiative to invite others?"

"...it was Kaguya-sama."

While Hayasaka felt uncomfortable by Ishigami's reaction, she answered the truth.

"Not Kaichou?"

"Yes, it was Kaguya-sama." Hayasaka somehow smiled when she saw Ishigami's reaction.

"Kaichou needs to work harder, then."

Hearing that answer, Ishigami sighed inwardly, thinking that it might take a while for Shirogane to make a move, or rather, would Shirogane make a move at all?

At this moment, he was thinking of supporting Shirogane so that Shirogane would date Kaguya as soon as possible, but—

"Did you not care at all?!"

While Hayasaka asked this question, her voice was a little higher than usual.

"Well, I am happy that there is progress between the two."

"....."

Hasayaka was dumbfounded, then gritted her teeth, feeling angry by Ishigami's lukewarm reaction. "Do you not feel anything toward Kaguya-sama? Don't you feel jealous? Are you okay with her dating Shirogane-kaichou just like this?! Answer me, Ishigami!"

Usually, she wouldn't lose her calm, but at this moment, she was angered by Ishigami, who didn't care about Kaguya at all.

Was his feeling toward Kaguya so low that he did not care about the fact that she would date Shirogane?

Don't be kidding me!

Then, what was the point of Kaguya's tears?!

Why was it Kaguya who was hurt?!

Was it so important to repay Shirogane?!

Or rather, just make Kaguya happy, please!

Hayasaka begged Ishigami within her heart, yet what she received was the same answer as before.

"Senpai, as I have said before, I am not worthy of Kaguya-sama right now."

"Bullshit!"

"Then, what do you want me to do?! Do you want me to date her with others now?! Do you want me to betray Kaichou, who helped me at my lowest moment?! Do you want to be such an ungrateful bastard?!"

Even Ishigami, who had good patience, also started to lose it since this girl started to annoy him.

"Just let it go, okay? This is the best. I am already like this, and being with me will make her sad instead."

Ishigami had decided not to go after Kaguya, especially when he was already like this. He had made promises to many women, so how could he abandon them for Kaguya?

If it was in the past, then it might be possible, but now?

It was too late.

"...lying."

"Ha?"

When their eyes met, Hayasaka had a mocking expression on her face. "The truth is, you are just a virgin, right? You don't even have any girlfriends, and all the girls you are close with are just friends, right? You are like a harem protagonist who has many close female friends, yet in the end, you don't end up with any of them and end up with NTR ending, right?"

"..."

Ishigami fell silent and rolled his eyes, never expecting this girl to suddenly become delusional. The facts were before her eyes, yet she decided to turn a blind eye to everything.

Yet, Hasayaka was angered by Ishigami's unconcerned reaction, which made her react even more strongly by pulling his collars tightly and then kissing his lips!

"....." Ishigami.