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“I don’t have time lately, why don’t you go with Hanaori?” Makoto Takahashi casually suggested.

“That makes sense. It’s better for Hanaori to come to my house to dye her hair than to go to a beauty salon herself.” Tachimi Yuki nodded slowly.

"Is it really okay?" Haruna Nekoya asked.

"If you're still embarrassed, you can just call me 'older sister' like Hanaori does. Calling me 'senpai' is too formal."

Yuki Tachimi radiated a gentle, angelic light, while Hina Nekoya wore an expression of adoration.

Uesugi Maya stared coldly at the two of them, scoffing at the young lady's attempts to cultivate interpersonal relationships.

Makoto Takahashi, who was watching Junka Shiraishi draw, heard Maya Uesugi click her tongue, hesitated for a moment, and could only give her a helpless look.

Only after the distance between Tatemi Yuki and Nekoya Hina visibly disappeared did he speak:

"Aya, didn't you say you had wine yesterday? Why don't you invite Hina and Hanaori over for dinner tonight?"

"Wine? I can't drink that stuff."

Hina Nekoya waved her hands in refusal, and Maya Uesugi accepted the outcome as a matter of course, completely forgetting that the two were friends.

How to make Hakiya realize the importance of interpersonal relationships became the next challenge facing Makoto Takahashi.

This is the premise for Oreki Miyuki's request to join the current harmonious ecosystem of the "miniature garden".

After chatting for a while in the courtyard, as it was nearing the start of the morning meeting, the group said goodbye to Shiraishi Junka and headed towards the teaching building together.

As a result, Makoto Takahashi didn't do anything wrong, and Maya Uesugi tasted defeat on her own.

During lunch break, the two bands gathered on the rooftop for lunch as usual.

What's special today is that, at Tachimi Yuki's invitation, Nekoya Hina is also there. After lunch, the young lady will send a car to take her away.

The rooftop, after its second renovation, not only boasts a wide view and a bright atmosphere, but also comes fully equipped with all kinds of electrical appliances and facilities.

When Nekoya Hina saw it, her eyes widened, and she blurted out her straightforward comment: "This is so much better than the old club office, and it even has a standing air conditioner."

"The refrigerator is mostly empty, so you can come and get fruit anytime you want," said Tachimi Yuki calmly, once again earning Nekoya Haruna's approval.

Everyone was there, and they sat around the table to eat lunch together. It looked very lively, and even the wind on the rooftop seemed to be blowing loudly.

Hanakawa Kaori insisted on sitting on Takahashi Makoto's lap, but Kashima Reiko pulled her off and kept her close by.

After lunch, it was time for tea and a break.

Maya Uesugi brewed the coffee, added milk and sugar to it according to Makoto Takahashi's taste, and then served it to him.

"Is tonight free? I think the band rehearsals can be paused."

After practicing for some time, Maya Uesugi and Yuki Tatsumi's teamwork has become skilled enough that it's okay to temporarily stop practicing together.

"What's the matter?" Makoto Takahashi asked, picking up his coffee.

"I've memorized the lyrics, but I still can't bring myself to speak."

Maya Uesugi stood to the side, her fair hand naturally resting on his shoulder: "I want to try singing for you alone first, maybe we can find a more private place."

This suggestion wasn't just about overcoming shame; it also stemmed from a desire to be alone together.

Because of Tatsumi Yuki's strict guard, Uesugi Maya rarely had the opportunity to get close to him, except on special days like Valentine's Day.

With Takahashi Makoto recently requesting that the two work on their compatibility, Uesugi Maya's situation has become even more difficult.

Having learned her lesson from being taken advantage of by Nekoya Hina yesterday, she decided to take the initiative, find a reason to avoid Tachimi Yuki, and create an opportunity to be alone with Takahashi Makoto.

"Hey, is Maya-neechan talking about the new song? Let's go to karaoke."

Hanakawa Kaori unexpectedly peeked out from Takahashi Makoto's other side and said capriciously:

"I want to play too! As for skills, I can teach Maya-nee. There's no difference between playing alone or with someone, right?"

Hanakawa Kaori's presence was undoubtedly a huge hindrance to Uesugi Maya.

Besides trying to sing, what's more important is that Maya Uesugi needs a safe and intimate space.

“No need,” she refused coldly.

Hanakawa Kaori, seemingly oblivious to the atmosphere, clung to Takahashi Makoto, acting all cute and affectionate.

"Brother, take me with you. I can wait outside. Anyway, Sister Maya will gradually increase the number of people."

What she said makes a lot of sense.

If Uesugi Maya is unable to speak, Hanakawa Kaori going to play won't waste the karaoke room time; if Uesugi Maya overcomes her shame, it would be necessary to try to increase the number of people.

Moreover, Hanakawa Kaori is the lead vocalist of NiceFold and can teach Uesugi Maya a lot of experience.

Seeing that Takahashi Makoto was swayed by Hanakawa Kaori's persistent pleading, Uesugi Maya frowned and tried to drive him away.

"You're going to the badminton club after school, right?"

"Oh, can I ask Sister Lengzi to help you?"

Hanakawa Kaori clasped her hands together in prayer for Kashima Reiko, who pondered for a moment before nodding expressionlessly.

"I should have time. What's the topic for today?"

"Endurance training, weighted aerobics," Hina Nekoya mumbled as she ate a cantaloupe.

As the minister, she has been keeping a close eye on the badminton department.

"Is it okay now, brother?"

Hanakawa Kaori thanked Kashima Reiko, then gave Takahashi Makoto a sly smile.

While seemingly asking for his opinion, she was actually speaking to Uesugi Maya.

Uesugi Maya was speechless and isolated, so she could only accept the outcome with a heavy heart.

"Saya, would you like some honeydew melon?" Tachikami Yuki suddenly asked.

Uesugi Maya glanced over coldly and saw an ambiguous smile on her innocent face.

Without a doubt, as long as Tatsumi Yuki restrains Hanakawa Hanaori, or someone else does so, Uesugi Maya will achieve her goal.

"unnecessary."

Uesugi Maya decisively rejected Tachimi Yuki's offer of assistance, determined to achieve her goal in her own way.

Fortunately, Takahashi Seiya didn't want to appear unreliable to her, so he immediately deactivated his invisibility.

"There's no need to go to a karaoke bar. Just bring your instruments home. If Aya can adapt, we can all go to a karaoke bar together next time."

Although Tachikami is at home, this excuse can create a space for just the two of them, at least allowing Takahashi Makoto to openly enter Uesugi Maya's bedroom.

Upon hearing Takahashi Makoto's words, Hanakawa Kaori immediately became displeased.

"I don't think this is right, brother."

She grabbed Takahashi Makoto's arm, tugged at it a couple of times, and waited for him to look over before saying in a serious tone:

“The atmosphere of a karaoke bar is different from that of home; it’s closer to a live house. With a good atmosphere, the effect will definitely be better. I’m sure Hina-nee understands that.”

"Huh?" Nekoya Hina had just finished eating cantaloupe and was about to leave when she was suddenly called out by Hanakawa Kaori, looking completely bewildered.

"After Hina-nee finishes training, would you like to come to the karaoke and have some fun with us?" Hanakawa Kaori asked.

Hina Nekoya glanced at Maya Uesugi, whose face was pale, hesitated for a moment, and then refused, saying, "Me? I'll pass. Training is too tiring. I just want to go home and lie down as soon as possible."

"Oh, okay. I'll bring you dinner back."

"Okay, then I'll leave it to you. Remember to buy me some grip tape."

Nekoya Hina gave Hanakawa Kaori a few words of advice, then smiled and waved to Takahashi Makoto: "Makoto, I'm off now. See you tomorrow, Sachi-nee."

"Come have lunch with us tomorrow too," Tachimi Yuki said with a sweet smile.

Under the warm afternoon sun, only the defeated Uesugi Maya stood out from the harmonious atmosphere, surrounded by an air of loneliness.

Makoto Takahashi took a sip of his coffee and gave her a helpless look.

However, Maya Uesugi did not give up.

Makoto Takahashi skipped class in the afternoon and stayed in the student council president's office to handle student council affairs and work. Junka Shiraishi also stayed with him in the student council office, quietly sitting in the sofa area.

Monday afternoon, the last period of the entire first grade was a self-study period.

The quiet atmosphere was broken shortly after the school bell rang.

Shiraishi Junko subconsciously looked over, and Takahashi Seiya also looked up from his documents. Under their gazes, Uesugi Maya pushed open the door and walked into the student council.

Looking around, she saw that Shiraishi Junka was also there. She hesitated for a moment, then put on a stern face and said, "If it's inconvenient, I'll come back later."

While Uesugi Maya sounds very polite, upon closer inspection, she seems rather strange.

Takahashi Makoto and Shiraishi Junka are far apart, and since they are simply [staying in the same space], there is absolutely no possibility of inconvenience.

The suspicious look that Uesugi Maya gave Shiraishi Junka was somewhat implied that she was in her way.

Faced with the subtle hostility, Shiraishi Junka tilted her head slightly, her clear, wine-red eyes filled with an innocent and gentle vulnerability.

“No, not at all, come in first,” Takahashi Makoto said.

"Is that right?"

Maya Uesugi looked away from Junka Shiraishi and walked into the student council president's office, deliberately acting aggressively: "Then why is she in the student council?"

With a clear sense of rejection in her tone, Shiraishi Junka realized she was being targeted and weakly asked, "Have I offended you in any way?"

In her opinion, no one should mind her being here.

Everyone around Makoto Takahashi could get along peacefully, and there was no need for any fighting. Maya Uesugi's aggressiveness was completely unreasonable.

Therefore, Shiraishi Junka immediately thought that she might have inadvertently offended Uesugi Maya, which was why Uesugi was hostile towards her.

Faced with Shiraishi Junka's pitiful demeanor, Uesugi Maya maintained her expressionless and indifferent attitude and replied, "No, it's just that this is very inappropriate."

As she spoke, she stood behind Makoto Takahashi, folded up her uniform jacket from the back of the chair, and looked every bit the virtuous wife and loving mother.

Shiraishi Junka was attacked without any reason. She raised her moist eyes and asked Takahashi Makoto with a wronged expression:

"Am I... a nuisance? I'm a little worried that Cheng might feel lonely by himself, so I thought at least I could keep you company."

When it comes to scheming, how could Uesugi Maya possibly be a match for Shiraishi Junka?

Of course, Shiraishi Junka wouldn't let Uesugi Maya succeed. By feigning weakness in a show of retreat, she directly cut off any possibility of Takahashi Makoto showing favoritism.

Now, even if she says she wants to leave, Makoto Takahashi will try every means to keep her.