Yotsuba waved at them excitedly and walked in with the group of people.
Because Hina and Rui were near a convenience store at that time, when they saw it was raining, they contacted Itsuki first, then bought some rain gear and went around picking up people, which also kept the third quint from getting wet. Nino and Miku provide a sharp contrast.
"So glad everything is fine. It suddenly started raining heavily, and I was worried about what would happen to you." Itsuki held a large hot dog in her hands with a happy smile.
"…"
They both glanced at the hot dog, then saw the smile on Itsuki's face and the grease on the corners of her mouth. They stopped at the same time and suddenly.
"Do you think we're okay? Do you want to know how wet our feet are?"
"Itsuki is so cunning... She invited us to follow Nino without preparing an umbrella, but she ended up having fun... I'm cold~ If I catch a cold, who will be responsible..."
"I..." A blush appeared on Itsuki's face, and she bowed her head to them.
"I apologize! Although it was overall the weather's fault, it was also due to my impulsiveness and negligence. In all aspects, I am very embarrassed for both of you... I am truly sorry! If Miku catches a cold, I will definitely take care of it to the end!"
Seeing her apologize earnestly, Nino looked at Miku.
"Forget it, get up, it doesn't look good in front of other people... I'll settle your account when we go back."
"It felt more uncomfortable if Itsuki looked after me than Yotsuba, so I forgive you..."
Yotsuba: "Ah? Am I lying on my back again?"
Itsuki: "As an apology, I'll leave this huge hot dog to you!"
Two people: "No need!"
Itsuki quickly took a bite of the hot dog to calm herself down.
Nino continued to help Miku dry her body. For the most uncomfortable leg, even though she wanted to deal with it quickly, that Shinichi said so, so see what he wants to do.
Miku had the same thought, holding Nino's hair and drying it.
Rui stood behind, looking around.
"That..."
"Nino, Miku... Shinichi-kun, should be walking with you, right?"
As Rui spoke, Ichika's voice caught everyone's attention.
She looked around curiously, then asked them.
"I do not see him. Did he go to the toilet?"
Miku looked at her silently, with complicated eyes, and said nothing.
It's not that she has a problem with Ichika, it's just that for a while she doesn't know how to deal with her.
As soon as she heard that Ichika asked about Shinichi when they met, and noticed Miku's slightly strange mood, Nino felt very angry inside, and wanted to make a sarcastic comment.
"You-"
When Nino looked at Ichika's expression, she clearly saw the reluctance behind that smile.
After all, Ichika was the best at acting, always smiling and pretending to be an older sister and never letting them worry.
Nino suppressed her agitated emotions and said angrily.
"He said he was going to buy something... Just in time, he arrived. Look behind."
Everyone immediately looked back, and Shinichi returned carrying a plastic bag, looking into their eyes with a confused expression on his face.
"What? Why are you looking at me like this... Rui, Hina-san? Why you are here..."
He suddenly realized it and then sneered.
"The strange sight I felt as soon as I came out was indeed you... You followed me here without telling me, and you even got together with the Nakano family group, and you got involved... Haha."
The Tachibana sisters blushed.
The leader of the Nakano family group, Itsuki, the vice leader Ichika, and the regular members of the Yotsuba were also awkward and didn't dare to look at him.
Miku takes advantage of the fact that she is now on Nino's side, and establishes a clear connection with them.
Shinichi didn't chase them, after throwing a few insults, he walked towards Nino and Miku carrying a plastic bag.
Ichika seemed to want to talk to Shinichi, but found that he wasn't looking at her at all, so she withdrew her hand in disappointment, causing Yotsuba to wear a worried expression.
Shinichi squatted in front of Nino and Miku and explained while taking out items.
"Shoes don't dry easily, so I bought an indoor mop. Although not very elegant, it is better to be temporarily ugly than to walk barefoot. I asked for some extra plastic bags to put your shoes in."
"If you have to wear shoes, these are cotton socks, they have to fit the size of your feet. I haven't chosen it accurately, so I can't say anymore."
"This is a hot drink. Drink it immediately to warm your body and try to save yourself before you catch a cold."
"One umbrella per person. I didn't have enough funds, so I bought a very cheap one."
Under everyone's shocked gazes, Shinichi arranged all the items.
"There should be nothing missing. If there is, let me know. After all, I was the one who caused you to enter the water, so I have to provide good after-sales service."
He smiled at the two of them, knowing that there was a group of older girls behind him watching, so he turned around and said something.
"You guys need anything?"
They shook their heads.
Shinichi was a little surprised, did he scare them because he was too warm? This is just a basic operation. Anyone who is a little careful can do it. He was the only male in this group of people, so he had to be more considerate both emotionally and rationally.
For his own purposes, he had been learning how to be a warm man without blind spots recently.
Not only brings warmth in winter, but also brings coolness in summer. Maybe, he is as perfect as AC.
Shinichi thought so, his eyes fell on the two of them again, and when he saw the hair dryer next to them, he stood up and smiled.
"Quickly dry your feet. If you hold it in for too long, it will smell worse and you could even get tinea pedis."
"Smeller...?"
Tinea pedis...