I, the mastermind behind the scenes at Soubu High, refuse to be caught in a bloodbath.

"Hehe, I know," Setsuna finally looked up, tilting her head slightly as she said, "However, there's still something I want to say to Haruto-kun... I hope Haruto-kun can forgive my stubbornness this time—"

"Hmm? Go ahead and tell me, I'm listening."

"I... I really have to say it."

"Go ahead."

Even if Haruto-kun gets angry about it?

"Um... I don't think I usually get angry with girls."

Even if Haruto-kun might... never talk to me again?

"Is it that serious? Oh my god!"

Himekoji was on edge, wondering what Setsuna was going to say. Her gaze grew increasingly serious, as if she wasn't joking.

Could it be... that you did something to Kazusa?!

Ji Xiaolu suddenly had a very outrageous thought.

"Well... I'll have to say it now—" Setsuna made up her mind and finally spoke, "Me..."

"Buzz—, buzz—, buzz—"

Himekoji's phone suddenly vibrated, instantly shattering the atmosphere that Yukina had just built up. She lowered her head sadly and said, "Please answer the phone first."

"Hmm," Himekoji took out his phone and saw that it was Kasumigaoka calling. He answered immediately, and Kasumigaoka asked, "Haruto-kun, if you're at karaoke, I won't bother you, will I?"

"It's okay, I'm just out getting some fresh air now."

“Well, it seems I’ve come at the right time,” Kasumigaoka’s tense voice relaxed, and she continued, “Although it’s a bit sudden, could I also invite you to go to karaoke sometime this week?”

"Hmm, I think it should be fine. By the way, is it just the two of us?"

"Oh dear, what's wrong with two people? Does Haruto-kun intend to bring some girl for a threesome?"

"...We're going to karaoke, not to do anything weird, right?"

"Well, so, when would be a more convenient time for Haruto-kun? I'd like to calculate my safe period."

"...Anytime except weekends is fine."

"How about Thursday afternoon?"

"No problem, let's leave it at that for now. I should probably go in too."

Goodbye.

Himekoji hung up the phone at Kasumigaoka.

Himeko turned around and saw that Setsuna had gone back inside sometime earlier, and Reiko had also gotten back into the car. It seemed that she had adjusted the seat back quite a bit and put her legs on the steering wheel.

Himekoji took a few deep breaths, turned around and went into the karaoke bar. At the same time, Kasumigaoka, who had been watching from the tea restaurant across the street, finally breathed a sigh of relief and turned his attention to the food that he had barely eaten.

Ever since Yukina appeared, Kasumigaoka had a bad feeling. Her woman's sixth sense told her that after finishing work today, she didn't go straight home, but followed Himekoji and the others all the way here. When Himekoji and Yukina were talking face to face just now, that strong sense of crisis rose in her heart again. She made a call to Himekoji, and it seemed to work well.

When Himeko returned to the private room, Kazusa had already finished singing. There was an empty seat next to her, so Himeko sat down next to her. Kazusa complained casually, "Why did you take so long? Did the air in here suffocate you?"

"No... never mind, Setsuna apologized to me, don't worry about it."

"An apology? Ah—, so that's what it was about. She apologized to me before," Kazusa's expression relaxed considerably. She picked up a piece of honey toast with her fingertips and popped it into her mouth, saying as she ate, "Although our relationship has improved, I always feel like she's implying something. I'm sorry, should I say she's not answering my question... or maybe we're just not on the same wavelength? It's like the apology she's giving isn't what I'm really thinking..."

"I felt pretty much the same way you did today."

"Really? Never mind, Haru... Haruto, aren't you going to sing a song?"

Iizuka and Iori are singing a duet, but for some reason, Iori suddenly kicked Iizuka while they were singing. Did she secretly touch his butt? These childhood friends are quite a handful.

Will you sing with me?

"I'll sing with you if you beg me."

"Okay, please, my dear Kazusa-nee, sing a song with me."

After she finished speaking, Kazusa stared at him, speechless, and said, "You're really shameless."

Yukina had been looking rather sullen since she came in. Kitahara seemed to be talking to her, but she only gave half-hearted replies, sipping her milk tea in small sips.

More than an hour later, the somewhat strange karaoke session finally ended. As they left, Setsuna and Kazusa were chatting happily. Himekoji and the others walked behind, but after they stepped out of the store, Kazusa lowered her head slightly and said, "Everyone, I'm going to his house tonight, so I'm sorry, someone has already come to pick us up."

Himekoji just told her that Reiko-nee is waiting here, and Kazusa also knows the car that Reiko often uses to pick up Himekoji. Although she occasionally changes the car according to her interests, it is always the same few cars that she likes, so Kazusa is very familiar with them.

"Ah, what a pity. I was thinking of chatting with you as we walked. Wow, today was really fun."

Setsuna stretched and then suddenly hugged Kazusa's arm with a grin.

"Yukina, don't hug me suddenly. I'm sorry we can't walk and chat today, but if you want to talk, you can still email or call me."

Kazusa took out her phone and shook it at Setsuna.

"Ok!"

She released Kazusa's arm and nodded happily.

"Well then, goodbye, you two."

Iizuka and the others waved to Himekoji and the other two, and left with Setsuna.

Himekoji and Kazusa got into the car together.

"Young Master Haruto, Miss Kazusa, is there anywhere else you'd like to go?"

"Let's just go back."

"learn."

With that, Ms. Reiko stepped on the gas.

Kazusa first glanced tentatively at Himekoji, then stretched and showed signs of fatigue before naturally moving closer to Himekoji.

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"These guys are so noisy, it's exhausting."

"Then Kazusa should get some rest and go to bed early when you get back."

"That's true... But, although it's a bit early to talk about this, what are your plans for Christmas?"

"Christmas? Hmm—, first of all, I have to deal with work. There will definitely be an event for Christmas. Of course, I checked the calendar and Christmas is on Sunday, which means the event should be held on Friday under the name of Christmas, so there is still plenty of time on Saturday and Sunday."

"Yukina told me she wanted the three of us to go to a hot spring together... and then watch the snow."

Kazusa rested her head on Himekoji's shoulder and whispered.

"Does Kazusa want to go?"

"Hmm... I don't hate snow, haven't you always remembered that?"

"Yes, I remember, Kazusa loves snowy days the most."

"You already know, why ask?"

"Well, well—," Himekoji reached out and put her arm around Kazusa's shoulder. Kazusa tensed for a moment, then quickly relaxed and continued as if nothing had happened, "Are you going too? After all, Setsuna said it would be the three of them together..."

“Of course you can go.” After saying that, Himekoji added, “Where do you want to go? Izu, Hakone? Or somewhere further away?”

"Izu... is better, it's more humid there and it's more likely to snow. It would be bad if we wanted to see snow for Christmas but it snowed instead."

"What if we got a batch of snowmaking machines to make snow?"

"Wouldn't that completely ruin the romance, you idiot?"

"But it's even less romantic if it doesn't snow... I'll arrange it secretly, and if you don't know, you'll think it's really snowing."

"In short, that won't work, and it's too much trouble."

"That's nothing compared to what you'd find in America. There was this guy who, to please his girlfriend, said he'd 'pluck the moon from the sky for you,' and actually stole the moon rock Armstrong brought back from NASA. He then put it on his bed at home and played with it with his girlfriend... Well, he ended up getting arrested."

"I don't need you to pluck stars or the moon for me... Also, who's your girlfriend now? (omitted)"

Kazusa and Himekoji playfully stuck out their tongues.

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"Knock-"

There was a knock on the door of Shizuka Hiratsuka's office. She was grading essays while smoking a cigarette. Although some cigarette ash fell on the text, the students would surely understand.

"Come in."

"Yes!"

The sound of the door opening was accompanied by a slightly exaggerated girl's voice. This voice was a little unfamiliar to Hiratsuka Shizuka. She looked up and saw a girl with short, flaxen hair that reached her shoulders, wearing a maliciously cute smile. Although she couldn't remember the name for the moment, Hiratsuka Shizuka was sure that she must have exchanged a few words with this girl.

Who was in first grade again?

"Hello, Hiratsuka-sensei."

"Um... hello, what's up? What did you want to see me about?"

Although she wasn't a student in Hiratsuka Shizuka's class, Hiratsuka Shizuka was still a teacher in the student life guidance office, so it was normal for students from all grades to come to her.

She leaned back, waiting for the girl in front of her, who was deliberately acting cute, to speak.

"Perhaps Hiratsuka-sensei has forgotten my name. I am Isshiki Hachiman. Nice to meet you."

She immediately realized that Hiratsuka Shizuka had forgotten her name, and after introducing herself, she gave a slight bow.

"I'm sorry, I really forgot. So, Isshiki, what was it you wanted to say—?"

"I remember Hiratsuka-sensei mentioning something about a club at school that can grant people's wishes...? Is that right?"

"Saying it fulfills a wish is a bit of an exaggeration. Anyway, it's something I can do to help you. What's wrong? Have you run into any difficulties?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka had practically publicized the Service Club's name to every class in the school, but she hadn't mentioned the members' names. She felt that if she did, many annoying boys or girls would keep going after Yukinoshita and Himekoji.

Although Himekoji is never actually there.

"Actually, I have a very important wish that I want to fulfill, but my strength is too weak on my own... so I hope someone can help me, or something like that."

Isshiki scratched his cheek lightly, looking quite embarrassed.

Could you tell me a little bit about it?

Hiratsuka Shizuka took her leg off the table, stubbed out her cigarette, and put on a serious expression.