I have bound two systems.

Suzumiya Chisato looked at the other two people behind Isshiki Caiyu.

"Because today, Yuigahama-senpai and I were planning to go to Yukinoshita-senpai's house to bother her for a while. Since we were both on the way, they just waited with me for a while."

"You two have a really good relationship."

"Senior has some very good friends around him, the one called Fuku or something. I always thought that Senior didn't have any male friends around him."

"What caused you to develop such an outrageous prejudice?"

"Of course it's your own fault, Senior..."

Yuigahama Yui approaches at this moment,

"Since Suzumiya-san's work is finished, let's go home together."

As she said this, the skin on her legs, which was exposed under her uniform skirt, showed signs of trembling slightly.

This is what Chisato Suzumiya has always been confused about.

This is true for both Isshiki Iroha and Yukinoshita Yukino. They have put on warm coats over their uniforms for the upper half of their bodies, but for some reason their lower bodies are still wearing summer clothes.

Sure enough, it’s because of the overall aesthetics?

Can't understand.

"Well, let's go together."

Although I don't understand, I still have to move faster. After all, the three of them seem to be very cold.

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Chapter 58 Omission

In cold weather, we gather around the dining table and watch the bubbling hot pot. We dip the meat or vegetables in the smooth egg liquid and put them into our mouths along with hot rice. The delicious taste of the ingredients bursts in our mouths and our bodies are warmed up. Just thinking about that scene makes us happy.

So to sum up, in the previous discussion, the location for the Service Club's long-awaited dinner party outside of the club was, as usual, set at Yukinoshita Yukino's home.

The main reason is that Yukinoshita Yukino has always lived alone. When you visit her, there will be no elders around, only people of the same age, so you don't have to worry about doing various things.

As for cooking by yourself, there are not so many troubles.

For the same reason as above, Yukinoshita Yukino has always lived alone, and she has to prepare her three meals a day by herself. Her cooking skills developed in this environment are quite trustworthy.

Anyone who has cooked knows that the amount of preparation work required for dining alone and dining with several people is actually not much different. It’s still the same, you just need to prepare more dishes.

Besides, I always eat alone at home, and after a long time, I do feel a little lonely sometimes. It's nice to get together with everyone occasionally to have some fun.

Therefore, Yukinoshita Yukino didn't mind Isshi Iroha and Yuigahama Yui coming to her place for dinner, not to mention that the two of them considerately expressed their willingness to help prepare the food later.

There was just one thing that deviated slightly from the original plan.

"...Please, please, please, Yukinoshita-senpai, let me invite Suzumiya-senpai to come and have dinner with us."

Isshi Iroha leaned close to Yukinoshita Yukino's ear and made a request in a very small voice.

The train was very crowded in the evening, and the crowd separated Chisato Suzumiya and her group of four into two groups. He stood alone at the side of the train door, while the other three girls were slightly closer to the inside.

The sound of the normal running of the train, the continuous broadcasting of station names, the voices of other passengers in the car, and the sound of mobile phones. In such a noisy environment, Isshi Iroha's deliberately lowered voice did not attract Chisato Suzumiya's attention at all.

After hearing Isshiki Iroha's request, Yukinoshita Yukino did not answer immediately, but subconsciously glanced at Suzumiya Chisato.

He held the handrail with his left hand to steady his body, looking out the window quietly.

Isshi Iroha continued to speak softly,

"I know it may be a little sudden for me to say this, but there is no one else at Suzumiya-senpai's house today. Don't you think it would be pitiful for him to go home alone for dinner tonight?"

Hearing this, Yukinoshita Yukino sighed helplessly and closed her eyes, then slowly opened them to meet Isshiki Iroha's pitiful gaze.

"Isshiki-san, eating alone is something I experience every day."

"Forehead……"

Knowing that she seemed to have said something wrong, Isshiki Iroha quickly changed her words.

"Yukinoshita-senpai is different. You are strong inside so it won't matter. But Suzumiya-senpai is different. He is always worrying."

"If that's the case, wouldn't it be better if Isshiki-san took the initiative to accompany him?"

Yukinoshita Yukino gives other suggestions.

"The purpose would be too obvious if that were the case. Suzumiya-senpai would definitely be on guard."

Isshi Iroha's face was full of determination, as if she had made up her mind to turn her ideas into reality. To this end, she could even lower her face and act like a spoiled child towards the same woman.

"Please, Yukinoshita-senpai... This is a hard-earned opportunity, and it means a lot to me."

"Hahaha…"

Yuigahama Yui, who had been watching the whole process, laughed slightly at this moment. She was amused by Isshiki's rare state and wanted to help her, so she also pleaded with Yukinoshita Yukino.

"After all, we are treated by Suzumiya-san today. We may need his help in the sports meet jointly held by the two schools. So I think it won't hurt to get closer to him."

"kindness……"

Yukinoshita Yukino fell into deep thought.

"Senior sister..."

Issiro Izuru gently tugged at the hem of Yukinoshita's clothes, revealing a cute and weak expression that was as touching as a little animal.

"As for Suzumiya-senpai's meal, I will pay for it, so... please."

“This is not about the money…”

Besides, how much money can you spend if you buy your own groceries and eat at home?

Forget it...

"The main thing is, you haven't asked for the opinion of the person who is the main person involved in this matter."

Isshi Iroha's pleading expression weakened and gradually turned into ecstasy.

"Senior, you... agree."

Yukinoshita Yukino nodded.

"It's useless for me to agree. If Suzumiya-san doesn't want to come, we can't drag him here by force."

"Don't worry, I'll let him come over!"

After giving a brilliant smile to Yuigahama Yui who had just assisted her, Isshiki Iroha squeezed through the crowd while apologizing continuously. Under the watchful eyes of Yukinoshita Yukino and Yuigahama Yui, she successfully came to Chisato Suzumiya.

Then she came close to him as intimately as she had just talked to Yukinoshita Yukino, and whispered something.

During this time, he turned his head to look at the other two people and shook his head, and Isshiki Caiyu's expression also turned into dissatisfaction.

But as she directly grabbed his arm and shook it slightly, and showed the same almost pleading expression as before, Suzumiya Chisato sighed and nodded.

Isshi Iroha smiled happily and made a scissors gesture towards the other two people who were explaining the situation here.

"Pfft...hahaha."

Yuigahama Yui suddenly laughed.

Yukinoshita Yukino looked at her friend in confusion.

"what happened?"

"Sorry, sorry. Just now, when I looked at Isshiki, I suddenly had a very familiar sense of déjà vu, so I couldn't help it."

"A familiar sense of sight?"

"Well, Isshiki's way of begging Yukino was almost the same as Chisato's. The reactions you and Chisato gave were also almost the same. You looked helpless at first, then you were driven to no end by her, and then you agreed to her request. It was just like a parent who couldn't do anything about his or her child."

Yuigahama Yui said this carelessly with a smile on her face.

She herself was only saying this jokingly, but Yukinoshita Yukino, who had other thoughts in mind, couldn't take it as a joke.

Certain emotions did take root quietly in her heart, but it was too short for her to notice.

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So after being persuaded by Isshia Iroha for a long time and finally accepting her invitation, Chisato Suzumiya took the initiative to thank Yukinoshita Yukino after getting off the train.

Then I followed the three of them to a nearby supermarket to buy the ingredients needed for dinner.

When she walked to the fresh vegetable area, a very familiar feeling suddenly popped up in Suzumiya Chisato's mind.

At this time, Yuigahama Yui and Yukinoshita Yukino also turned their eyes to him intentionally or unintentionally. When they noticed that he was looking back at them, they immediately pretended nothing had happened and looked away.

Thanks to their little tricks, Chisato Suzumiya finally remembered.

It seemed to be in this supermarket and in this area before.

At that time, he was with Eriri and Shiyu, and happened to meet the three of them here.

Suzumiya Chisato recalled particularly clearly the contemptuous and indifferent expression that Yukinoshita Yukino gave her at that time... Strange, why did she suddenly become excited?

Looking at their performance, it seemed that they were also recalling the original scene with me.

As for one of the absolute protagonists, he is now happily wandering among the vegetable shelves. It seems that he is not reacting at all because of his high emotions.

But it doesn’t matter. It wasn’t a good thing in the first place, so not thinking about it is a good thing.

After choosing the dishes for dinner, there was a slight dispute at the cashier.

Chisato Suzumiya felt a little embarrassed to go to someone else's house and disturb their meal for no reason, so she wanted to take the initiative to pay for the food.

But Yukinoshita Yukino disagreed and dissuaded him from paying with the reason, "Don't be so polite, just consider it as a gift in return for your care."

This is a double entendre. From the perspective of Isshiki Iroha and Yuigahama Yui, they would think that Yukinoshita is referring to what just happened in the school conference room.

And Suzumiya Chisato knew very well that she was talking about the help she had given her during the summer vacation.

How to say it, Chisato Suzumiya was actually in a very complicated mood. It was obvious that everything she had encountered was caused by him, but he couldn't say anything and could only let the misunderstanding she had continue.

After returning to the apartment, Chisato Suzumiya first went back to her own home.

The weather has been cold recently, and Dark Wing is not very willing to wander around outside. If there is nothing to do, he basically stays at home and has become a complete homebody.

When Suzumiya Chisato came back, it was dozing on the sofa cushion. When she prepared some food for it and placed it on the coffee table, Kasumigaoka Utaha called and requested a video call.

After the call was connected, her pretty face appeared on the phone screen.

Judging from the background behind her, she seemed to be in a hotel.

"did you miss me."

She had a faint smile on her face and the first words she spoke were those of a thirst for care.

"A little bit."

Chisato Suzumiya held her phone in her hand and went to the kitchen to open the refrigerator.

"How is Fukuoka? Is it fun?"

"Not bad. I ate some local delicacies and took some photos with my friends. It was a long-awaited enjoyable experience. Didn't Eriri go to your place?"

"Nope."

"That rascal……"

After complaining quietly, Kasumigaoka noticed the background on the phone screen had changed. This meant that she had come to the kitchen.

"What are you going to make for yourself tonight?"

"Sukiyaki, or something like that."

Suzumiya Chisato was not sure either. After all, he had only heard Isshiki's general idea.

"Yes, hot pot is good when the weather is cold."

Upon hearing this, Kasumigaoka nodded with satisfaction. Sukiyaki contains both vegetables and meat, so it is considered to be nutritionally balanced.

"I remember there should be some marbled beef left. Where is it?"

"Look on the third layer under the refrigerator."

"Oh……"

After rummaging around for a while, Chisato Suzumiya finally found the premium beef sent by the director of the amusement park she had worked with before.

Although Yukinoshita Yukino had said those words before, Suzumiya Chisato still felt that it would be somewhat inappropriate to go there empty-handed, so she still wanted to bring something with her.

The high-quality beef in front of you is a very good choice.

The snowflake texture is quite pleasing to the eye. Chisato Suzumiya, who had tasted it once before, also commented that it was “very smooth” after eating it with her mouth full of butter.