Tokyo Soft Rice King.

In the end, it was just used to fill up the library; nobody read it, not even her.

Although Shiori Shirai believes that works of art are not distinguished by value, aesthetic judgments are not.

If Kuroba Akira chose those youth literature novels mentioned above, it would prove that he is indeed a superficial person who likes those works that are pretentious and affected.

According to her observation, many people who are keen on dating especially like this kind of work, perhaps because it resonates with them in some way, but she just can't understand it.

Below are her favorite books. She usually buys two copies: one for herself to read and keep, and the other to lend to others... although she doesn't have anyone to lend them to.

Tong focuses more on her studies, while Mengmeng doesn't like reading difficult books. She is very disappointed that her two best friends are not interested in the books she likes.

However, new members will definitely join the Literature and Art Department in the future. If there are one or two like-minded people then, it will be worthwhile for me to bring these books to school.

Shiori Shirai never expected that this person would be Akira Kuroba.

So at this moment, Shirai Shiori's feelings were very complicated. On the one hand, she disliked Kuroba Akira's style of using frivolous words to pick up girls, but on the other hand, she felt that he had something in common with her when it came to reading...

Why is it that this type of person is the one who likes to read?

Could it be that he is like Osamu Dazai... People who are passionate about literature are always sentimental and therefore very emotional?

No way! At least I'm not!

Shiori Shirai quickly banished this damned thought from her mind. How could she possibly begin to understand him?

If he really is dating Tong, he shouldn't be trying to have his cake and eat it too. Isn't that just being a scumbag who wants to have his cake and eat it too?

The most important thing is to protect Mengmeng! We absolutely cannot let her be harmed by bad men!

And this can also indirectly help Hitomi prevent her from cheating or something... On another note, if he really is the man you've chosen, then you should keep a close eye on him!

Sometimes, Shiori Shirai really had a hard time understanding Hitomi Anri's thoughts, but she also knew that because of her family background, Hitomi Anri's values ​​were somewhat... peculiar, so she didn't say much.

As a friend, all I can do is try my best to understand and accept it.

"But I advise you not to eat potato chips while reading. If I find you getting snack crumbs on your book, I'll make you pay."

Kuroba Akira spread his hands and said.

"Don't worry about that. I don't have any money to buy potato chips. Right now, the only food I can rely on every day is the class monitor's lunchbox."

When the topic of bento boxes came up, Shiori Shirai remembered the gossip she had seen on the bulletin board when she passed by the news department, and immediately frowned as she asked Hitomi Anri about it.

"Speaking of which, Tong, did you have lunch with him in the courtyard today?"

"Yes, as I mentioned yesterday, I made a promise with Kuroba-kun that as payment for inviting him to join the Literature Club, I would make him a lunchbox."

You actually cooked for this man, Hitomi, you're completely captivated by him!

"Didn't you see the school news from the news department? Your photos have been circulating all over the place, you know... the photos of you eating together."

Shiori Shirai was a little embarrassed to say it out loud, but the photo actually showed Hitomi Anri using her chopsticks to feed Akira Kuroba... which is commonly known as feeding play.

That's clearly the kind of interaction that only couples would have!

Who feeds each other?! That's so cheesy!

Kuroba Akira was taken aback and exclaimed in surprise.

"Huh? There are even photos? Taking photos without consent is illegal!"

"The News Department and the Photography Department have a collaboration, and the Photography Department has obtained permission from the Student Union to freely photograph the scenery on campus... You can only blame yourselves for not being mindful of the occasion."

"The news department has such a wide network of connections..."

Kuroba Akira slumped his shoulders listlessly, increasingly feeling that the Literature Club was a real mess, practically an enemy of the entire school.

Anri Hitomi, however, didn't care at all. Instead, she pointed at her cheek with interest and said...

"Oh dear, they even took a picture of me. I'll just go to the photo shop and ask for one later."

"..."

Shiori Shirai was speechless.

It's over, Tong is completely beyond saving, she's been completely infected by the love virus!

It was truly unacceptable, and Shiori Shirai brought up that terrible rumor she hadn't wanted to mention.

"And... I also heard you went to the infirmary together?"

Kuroba Akira scratched his head helplessly.

"It's spread this far already...!"

Shiori Shirai's eyes widened in shock... It was actually true!

Did they really go to the infirmary to...do that?

Kuroba Akira didn't want his fellow members in the Literature and Art Club to be brainwashed by rumors, so he immediately offered an explanation.

"I was just taking a nap because I was sleep-deprived. The class monitor just accompanied me. Nothing happened. If you don't believe me, you can ask Mr. Ohno for confirmation. I swear I didn't do anything."

No... I did do it, I used a knee pillow and massaged my feet.

But that's nothing, right?

Yes, it's just friends looking out for each other.

"Humph……"

Ideally, nothing should be done.

If something really happened, Shiori Shirai would have the urge to castrate Akira Kuroba.

Daring to touch Tong inappropriately at school... even if you want to be intimate, you should go to a love hotel or her home!

With her vivid imagination, Shirai Shiori began to uncontrollably conjure up scenes of Kuroba Akira and Anri Hitomi before the main event.

"Class monitor...you are so beautiful."

"Ugh, Kuroba-kun... Don't call me class monitor now... That's just a title you use to cover up your true self, isn't it?"

"I understand, Hitomi, my beloved Hitomi... Come, today we will reach the other side of happiness together."

"Ah... Kuroba-kun... Akira-kun... no... don't look at me... I'm so embarrassed..."

"Don't be shy, let me take a good look at you. I will remember every detail of your body... I will never forget it until I die."

"Hmm...I'm willing to let you see...so...you have to keep looking at me...and make me happy, okay?"

"I will make you the happiest woman in the world."

"Mmm... Ah... Mingjun... I love you... I love you the most..."

……

"Shiori? What's wrong? Your face is a little red... Is it too stuffy in the room? I'll go open the window."

Anri Hitomi's concerned voice brought Shirai Shiori back to her senses.

She slammed her head on the table with a thud, feeling utterly ashamed.

Ah ah ah ah ah!

What am I thinking?!

However, this is something that could happen... and may even have already happened!

Unforgivable indeed!

Hitomi... has been defiled!

Akira Kuroba...!

I hate you!

Chapter Ninety-Seven: A Fair and square showdown

Anri Hitomi went to open the windows of the Literature and Art Department to let in some fresh air. The weather wasn't too hot today, and there was a gentle breeze.

The heat radiating from Shiori Shirai's body gradually subsided.

Although she didn't actually feel hot, she was actually feeling restless and agitated by her own overly stimulating fantasies.

It's really wrong of me to presume to know my friend's secrets!

It must be because I read too many erotic novels recently. Although I just wanted to learn how to portray and describe desire... I didn't expect it to have such a strong impact on me.

It seems I should read less adult literature in the future. It's easy to get caught up in it without realizing it, and end up with a head full of terrible fantasies.

After calming down, Shiori Shirai prepared to say what she had been holding back for a long time.

These words must be said; otherwise, I won't feel at ease. If I just brush it off, it might become a knot in my heart, or even a mental illness.

Shiori Shirai doesn't want to face her friends, and when she faces herself, this burden in her heart is a torment for both of them.

"Kuroba-kun, I have something I want to say to you."

"Ah I?"

Kuroba Akira pointed to his nose, looking completely bewildered.

What's going on here? Why are you so serious?

It couldn't possibly be a confession, could it?

That would be terrifying; it would make Kuroba Akira suspect that this world might possess a mysterious power capable of rewriting common sense.

"And Mengmeng too."

"Shiori..."

In fact, Shiori Shirai had already apologized to Moe Aizono yesterday and received her forgiveness, but those words only affected Moe Aizono; the person she should really apologize to was Akira Kuroba.

One thing at a time... You have to take responsibility for what you say.

"I want to apologize to you... I'm sorry! I shamelessly belittled what you love!"

Shiori Shirai bowed very formally at a 90-degree angle to apologize to the two of them.

She lowered her proud head in front of a man she had been at odds with just yesterday, and who she still disliked even now.

Kuroba Akira opened his mouth slightly, first looking a little stunned, then raised an eyebrow and turned to look at the class monitor, only to find the class monitor looking at him with a proud smile.

It was as if it were saying, 'See? That's why Shiori is my good friend.'