Classroom of the Elite Vol. 11.5

"It has nothing to do with this ... There is something that makes me a little
curious ..."

Saying that, Matsushita spoke directly about the main topic ...

"This is about the special exam for the school year ... Ayanokouji-kun is
the commander, right ...?"

I see ... In that one word, I understood all of it ... For why Matsushita was
in contact with me.

"During a flash mental arithmetic, the answer you gave and the answer
Koenji-kun said ... It was the same..."

It would be difficult to fix it if I said it was just a coincidence.

"I did the flash mental arithmetic when I was in middle school, you could
say I was relatively good at it."

"I did it too ... But it's not at a relative level anymore... I think it's at the
national level."

After saying that, She immediately added it. It seems like she doesn't like
the fact that I've taken the first step about the problem of 'following' me.

"That was an event that I truly mastered. To be honest ... I have
participated in national competitions."

"......Is it true..?"

"Yes, it's an event that came by chance ... I think you have misunderstood
Matsushita."

"Then ... Shouldn't you say it faster...?"

"It is true. But you know my personality right ...? I'm not in a position

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where I can take the initiative and tell classmates about it. Coincidentally, I
get a protect point and then become a commander. What's more ..., our
opponent is Sakayanagi from class A. Even though I say proficient in mental
arithmetic, I'm still very worried about how well I can do it. "

Insecurity is the same as a statement of weakness. Our classmates have a
picture of me like that.

"That ... Might be true..." Even though she felt certain credibility..., she
didn't want to take it for granted ... Matsushita took the next step.

"I ... Saw you... Ayanokouji-kun and Hirata-kun spoke on the bench." She
probably talked about Hirata was alone because of the class voting exam... I
don't have eyes on my back. So I didn't know that someone saw it.

But ..., no need to panic just because of that.

After all it is not something strange if there is someone who saw it from
afar at that time.

"I was a good distance away, because I thought I would be noticed if I
approached. But I knew he was crying." The scene then flashes mental
arithmetic. Some material has been collected huh ... Matsushita's purpose
began to emerge.

Judging from her words and behavior, I judge her to have nothing to do
with Tsukishiro.

"In the following day, Hirata has recovered ... all of that was no accident
right ...?" I thought she was just an ordinary student, but unexpectedly she
was quite sharp.

She felt curious about me, so she talked like this. Not being able to hold
that feeling in his heart ... but it doesn't seem like it ... It does look like
curiosity, but...

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Although a little, there's no mistaking me to see her behavior which is
only bluffing. In other words she has another goal. Judging from the logic
that Matsushita tried to build today ..., this was not an idea she suddenly
thought of. Before making contact, she had already decided to talk to me.
Why today ..? That's because she might see me acting alone at Keyaki Mall.

"The ability in flash mental arithmetic that is recognized nationally, the
running speed that you show at sports festivals, besides that you also help
Hirata-kun get back up. If you combine all that looks ... Ayanokouji-kun ...,
you hold yourself back right

...? "

Just to pull it .. she came to contact me who only had a thin relationship
with her ... Questioned my ability and then came to me to confirm the truth.

What a different picture from Matsushita ... who has been together as
classmates for the past year.

As soon as I reach a conclusion, with confidence, I decide.

"Do you want to work with me to go to class A?"

"... So you admit it ..." Matsushita seemed to feel the displeasure at my
response that acknowledged it quickly.

"If what you're referring to is holding back ... yes that might be true."

"Why ...? Don't we have to maintain good grades in this school?"
Matsushita thought she could take advantage, She began to question and
blame me.

"I don't like to stand out too much ... yeah, If casually let the results come
up, it will become a party to teach someone else, right? I'm not good at it ...
Sports are also the same."

"Oh, I see..."

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Likewise Matsushita, who hid her abilities. Maybe there is a part that
overlaps with herself, because of that she understands it. She believes my
words.

"I want you to contribute to the class in the future. If you have the right
abilities ... I want you to show them. So our class can win in the future. If
your abilities are real, and you also have the qualities of a leader ... , then I
don't mind recommending you Ayanokouji-kun ... "

Yes .. The point is the same as Horikita. A conversation ... that if you have
the ability, then let it out.

"Right when I want to do it ..."

"Eh ...?"

Maybe she didn't think that I would obediently cooperate. Matsushita
made a strange noise.

"But don't expect too much ... In fact, I now have the strength to play a
70-80. Even going all can not be achieved Hirata as academic and athletic
level." For now ... I will close my eyes to my future school life. Right now, I
have to convince Matsushita to some degree.

Also... I won't mention that Matsushita hid her abilities. On the other
hand, of course..., She must feel she has an advantage in psychological
warfare, and in being able to accumulate my abilities for a while

"Wait ... Did you say that you already spent 70 to 80%... is that true ...?"
Matsushita should have ingredients that I think are more than just Hirata.
However ... she seemed to be trying to find out whether it was true or not.

"Yes ..." Once again ... Matsushita seemed unwilling to accept it.

"What about Karuizawa-san?"

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"What do you mean by that?"

"... Her break with Hirata-kun ... Isn't Ayanokoujikun related to that?"

"Where did the information come from?"

"I feel it personally ... but I think ... there's no mistaking you about that."
Apparently, a large number of initial searches have been done.

Obviously, Matsushita was obscured by her confidence.

"Why does Karuizawa-san look at Ayanokouji-kun specifically, ... even to
the point of breaking up from Hirata-kun ... Tell me what is the reason?"

"That reason is yes ..." If I'm lower than Hirata ..., that means she can't
understand Karuizawa's motives.

"Will you answer that there is no special view from her?"

"... yes ... maybe there are ..." When I said that ... she nodded slightly as if
convinced of that.

"It turns out to be true ... it should be more than that ..."

"No ... I think you really have misunderstood Matsushita."

"Misunderstanding? Didn't I hear confirmation from you."

"I think Karuizawa and I ... do have an unusual relationship."

"I want to know that ... Your true ability ... Ayanokouji-kun."

"Not that..."

"You have come this far ... Don't you want to tell me?"

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"It's not like that ... It's hard to say ..." I averted my eyes two to three
times.

To Matsushita, who wanted to continue to question me, I reluctantly
continued to speak ...

"It's hard to explain ... But it's not difficult either... I simply showed
Karuizawa's fondness, and I think it's all because Karuizawa was aware of
that. From a special point of view ... it's just unusual attention."

"Eh ...?"

"... Eh?"

The two of us looked at each othe

"Didn't Karuizawa see Ayanokouji-kun's abilities and look at you
specifically?"

"It should have nothing to do ..."

"But-I don't think that someone who has conveyed good intentions will
look at that point." I approached Matsushita and grabbed her shoulders.

Not thinking that I would hold onto her ..., She showed very surprised
eyes. I firmly caught that sight and said.

"I like you Matsushita ... date me ..."

"Hah.....!?"

For a moment Matsushita must have panicked inside her head. I
immediately released my hand from her shoulder.

"If you are confessed in this way, no matter what the outcome, wouldn't

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you care about it later?"

"So ... So it's just a joke ... That's it... It turns out like that... huh ..."

(TLN: sad and lol together.)

If I let her experience it first hand, She will definitely fill in the blanks
after getting true experience. If you receive a statement of serious love from
someone of the opposite sex. At least not from people who are hated, it's only
natural that you will get more attention from him.

"I think it's just a coincidence that she broke up with Hirata. I even
confessed my feelings for her after that ... "

Since the beginning Matsushita didn't have a way to confirm the
authenticity of this truth because I haven't expressed my feelings in front of
her...

"I see ... So that's what happened. To the point of following you ... I'm
sorry ..."

"I have one request. About Karuizawa ..."

"I know. I won't spread rumors about you guys."

I can't say that she's 100% satisfied with my answer.

But, with this it should be finished. I really intend to give her that much
material. She definitely wouldn't recklessly talk about something about Kei.

It would be a loss for Matsushita because if she refused to cooperate with
me then it would make me unhappy.

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Epilogue - Youth is About to Bloom

Intro

The problem about Matsushita the other day, And before that the problem
of Horikita and Ichinose. Then, the establishment of a cooperative
relationship with Chairman Sakayanagi, as well as Chabashira-sensei, and
Mashima-sensei.

First and foremost ..., I must remain vigilant about Tsukishiro. Unlike
other problems, ignoring him will only make the situation worse. It could be
without realizing, I will be immediately dropped out of school.

For that, I have to get cooperative support with the teachers. Well ... even
though I say so ... Speaking of sending students from Whiteroom ... it's not
certain, but it could happen. Tsukishiro couldn't enter the classroom or
corridor at any time. It is impossible for him to attack me only through
indirect and limited things like on special tests. But the story will be different
if it's a student. They can move freely in and out of the classroom or the
school corridor. That way they can create an environment where they can
always make contact each other, An opportunity to make me dropout can also
be created. What's more, they will also function as a reliable information
seeker for sure.

If that becomes a reality, then you can say that it's the biggest change
around me. then there are also, Horikita and Matsushita. You could say this is
a problem in class. Matsushita doubted my ability and wanted to know my
potential. As for Horikita, I have promised to compete with her later, but for
now there is no need for me to do anything about it.

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For Ichinose too ... It's something that is still far ahead. For now I will
look at this year's battle and do what I need to do. But yeah ... all of this is
limited to stories from my surroundings. The personal changes that have
happened to me ... are still small things.

Right .... To this day ... Spring break has two days left ..., Tuesday and
Wednesday. Enjoying the last day of vacation with calm, before the new
battle for the students began ... But I was determined to take certain actions to
find a big change in myself ...

If you want to move things forward, this is the time. The time has passed
6:00 p.m. This is the time when the sun begins to set and day change to night.

By the way ... If possible... I want to be able to meet more people.

For example, if there is a woman you like, how will we connect the path
to the statement of love? If it is a peerless beauty, you might be able to say
your feelings immediately without having to take a roundabout path.

Say 'I like you ... come to me ...' and they live happily ever after.
However, most people are not in such a special environment.

Complex about face ... Complex about personality... or complex about
physical condition ... Will a complicated triangle relationship also interfere
with the path to the statement of love?

Well ... However... the entrance to [Love Statement] is certainly not
something easy.

Because of this, I will seriously think about all kinds of wild thoughts in
my mind, and then think hard to improve the success rate of confession.

Is the success rate 10% or 20%? Or can it reach one-half?

Sometimes, 80% -90%, or maybe you have the confidence to near 100%.

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Even so, you still feel anxious.

When that love statement doesn't work, you're afraid that the relationship
will change like never before. Of course, not a few people who think
positively without regard to it. But for high school teenagers ... School is
everything. In the usual school world, they feel a strong fear that the
relationship that is built will collapse.

If you think about it more ... How can you increase the probability ... Even
if it's only 1%?

Surely they will start making various efforts. First of all if possible.
Change your hair style and dress style according to what she likes.

Learn and train the body too ... Or maybe you can take strategies such as
inviting her to eat and giving her gifts.

Either way ... It changes the probability.

Sometimes from 1% can go up to 99%, or can fail from 99% down to 1%.
Knowing about her, understanding her feelings, you are desperate to
understand all that. It is all a process to arrive at a confession of love.

And then-so am I going through this process. Thinking and worrying like
other men and women. However, such things are not limited to love.

Broadly speaking, everything has a probability that cannot be seen ...
Events can change every day. It's the same as changing probability with
learning, to be able to pass the entrance examination of high school or
college.

And to what extent can you be aware of this truth, your understanding of
the situation will also change greatly.

Examinations and confession are only an intermediate stage. Even if they
are successful, they do not end there.

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It would be better to say, 'the beginning' of everything.

If you are frustrated before entering school, you may drop out of school,
and your love may break up due to an affair or because of violence.

That's how I think about the future. One month later, six months later, one
year later.

Sometimes something different than expected can happen, but I don't like
actions that are too sudden. What's more, it is related to your own actions.

Alright ... Now let's get back to the topic.

Everything that I have done to this day so far are to make certain change
in probability, of course, to increase the probability of success...

It is likely that the results will come out today. If my estimate is correct,
It's time to get in touch.

I held my cell phone tightly ringing ... The screen on the cell phone
showed an 11 digit number. The number not registered in my cell phone
contact belongs to Karuizawa Kei.

"It's me. I'm sorry to call you."

After making a few calls, I answered the phone call from her.

About 30 minutes ago, I tried to call Kei ..., but at that time she didn't
answer my phone call. This is a call back from her.

"Nothing ... Why?"

"You sounds like you want to complain huh ..."

"Not really ... Rather than complaining... There's something I just want to

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confirm..."

"What do you mean ... About me not contacting you after that?" The day I
met Hiyori. I called Kei ... And in the end, I didn't tell her anything.

I'm just saying if I remember, I'll contact her again. And of course I didn't
contact her until nearing the end of spring break.

"Looks like you know that ... What? So you just want to bother me?"

"Regarding that ... Do you want to meet and discuss it in person?"

Saying that ... I interrupted the topic.

"Eh?"

"About 'later if I remember, I'll say it', I remember now ... Can you
come?"

"Really ... Always just like that. Ok ... It's okay. But at this time ..., I won't
be responsible if others see it.."

(Tln: swear in the raw kei not only use slang style, but the words are also
slang.)

Many students come in and out at this hour ...

There's a big chance that someone will see Kei come to visit my room.

"Don't worry about it."

I advised her to come after letting her know that it was all right.

"I understand. Oh yes, I already have a plan at 7 o'clock. So don't have
much time..."

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"I'll finish it as short as possible. About 10 or 20 minutes. Yes ...
Something like that."

"Then that's fine. See you later." Saying that ... kei hanging up.

Alright... Let's get started.

(TLM: what are you starting to do, bro)

All preparations are ready. I looked around my room. This room is neater
than usual.

Only once, I looked into the mirror.

Facing a serious look at myself, I immediately looked away.

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Part 1

Kei is sitting in my room with a frown.
From her neat and charming appearance ..., it seems it's true that she plans
to go out after this.
"So, what's up?" She turned a look of displeasure at me who did not
immediately start the conversation.
I can't help but talk about anything ..., even though I called her myself.
"What do you mean?"
"No .. What is it? Didn't you remember what you want to talk about?"
"Oh Well, Yeah..."
"........."
"........."
In my bad way of speaking..., Kei displeasure eyes became sharper and
darker.
"So, ... What's the matter..?"
"Well, there's no need to hurry ..."
"I said that before, right ... I plan to have a meal at Keyaki Mall with my
friend at 7. Understood?"
"There's still enough time. It's fine."

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"Somehow it feels a bit creepy ... More like... It feels like you are restless
and in a hurry..." Kei started to feel suspicious of my different behavior,
unlike usual.

"... By the way, I have to complain to you this time."

I'm the one who doesn't talk about my business either, Kei starts talking
about her various complaints.

"What do you want to say?"

I honestly don't know what Kei would say, so I obediently listened.

"Sato-san has suspected various things about my relationship with you,
you know ..."

I haven't met her lately, but Sato is my classmate who has confessed her
feelings for me.

"I thought I hated after refusing her love... What's wrong with that?"

"I broke up with Hirata-kun ... That's because I wanted to date you... She
used such implied words to try to confirm it."

That is She said that although she didn't say it directly, her speech could
be understood like that.

"Of course I have denied it ... But I doubt how far she believes me..."

"I see ... I have the same story as that too."

"Huh? What's the same story?"

"From Matsushita ..., She suspected my relationship with you and asked
me if I was dating you ... That's how it was." When I told my conversation
with Matsushita a few days ago, Kei's face turned pale.

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"Eh? What? Is that a lie? Really? Not kidding?"

I nod ... Of course, this is a joke. I will explain the details of the story.
Matsushita is the type that hides her abilities the same as me ..., who has good
observations about doubts about my relationship and Kei. Then ... She also
has doubts about my other abilities.

"WA-wait a minute... I can't keep up with all that in my head."

Looks like she's having a headache ... Kei is holding her forehead ...

"I think this will be something very bad ... Will you do something about
it?"

In the current situation ... She asked for my opinion. No ... She asked for a
plan to deal with the problem.

Yes ... This is also related to my calling today, should I answer it honestly
here?

"Isn't it better to just ignore it?"

"No, no, it can't be like that! First of all, we really ... have nothing to do
right ..."

"That is to say, there is nothing, but people are regarded as us ... Do you
hate that? For example, if Matsushita spreads rumors about it... It's okay to let
whatever they want to talk about... "

"Huh ...? Let them talk as they wish? You can't let her know, like that...
Tell Matsushita-san right away ... Tell her that you and I are not related..."

"If I say that to Matsushita now ... Then that will have the opposite
effect."

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"That's because you didn't say it from the beginning right ... Then why did
you lie half-heartedly?"

"No matter how you talk ..., the situation will not change. Sato is
suspicious of my relationship with you right? If it's Matsushita, who is none
other than Sato's good friend, sooner or later she will definitely hear it from
Sato's mouth that the relationship between me and Kei isn't ordinary. No, it's
highly likely she moved because she heard that. "

It can be thought that she made contact with me after receiving opinions
from the surroundings.

"... Yes, that's possible ... But..." Making contact with Kei was definitely
inevitable.

If I strongly deny it there, then ... ... From suspicion it will turn into
certainty. And if she knew that they were all lies, She might spread rumors
around.

If so .., it would be better to inform it at an early stage ... And it can also
be for something that will come next. But it didn't seem like that was what
Kei was worried about.

"But ... If the rumors about me breaking up from Hirata-kun... That's...
You know... Because I want to date you... Spread throughout the class... I
mean school ... That... It will be difficult for me, you know... . "

"Why does it bother you?"

"The reason is ... If it spreads, it will have a great impact on me
afterwards. "

She looked very upset ... When she emphasized her complaint.

"Regardless of boys and girls, if there is a scandal of the opposite sex, the
chance of falling in love will be reduced. Understood ?"

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Understand? Kei put her index finger in front of me.

"In other words I will prevent you from starting your new love story ... Is
that so...?"

"Yes, that is so..."

From a third party's point of view ... I understand what she's trying to say.
For people who know that Sudo likes Horikita ..., they must be having a hard
time approaching Horikita. Yes ... Something like that...

"Do you really understand? Oh yeah ... For a moment, is that okay?" Kei,
who doubted me whether I understood or not ... Started talking one after
another.

"You ... Are you on good terms with Shiina?"

"Shiina? Oh, you mean Hiyori?"

"Hiyo ...?" Someone called by first name.

Of course, there are others I call by their first name, including Kei,
Haruka, Airi and others. She also knew that.

But it seems like she didn't think that someone might be in another class
too.

"Of course we have a good relationship. We also have the same hobby of
reading. Then why does it matter?" When I said that, the color of Kei's face
changed.

"Heh ... The same hobbies ... heh ... Read ya... heh ... That's really
different from me." Of course, she's a completely different type from Kei.
Kei must understand that well too.

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"So?"

"No ... I mean ... ah ... I forgot what I wanted to say ..." Angry ... Kei
folded her arms and looked the other way ...

After that, She calmed down for a moment by breathing in and starting to
talk while remembering what she wanted to say.

"If the rumors about dating me spread ... It's hard for you to approach
Shiina-san again right ..."

"I understand ... Yeah... it's possible ..."

Kei stood up when I accepted that fact.

"I don't care who you will get on with, but ..." Saying that ... Kei turned
her back.

"Sorry ... can we ... talk next time? I want to go to the Keyaki mall faster.
Maybe there are boys from other classes who came to play, I have to dispel
the rumor too right ... There is no time to get involved with you. "

"Excited?"

"Because I broke up with Hirata-kun, so I want to find a new boyfriend ...
Can't I?"

"I don't mind."

"Well, then I'll go."

Looks like I'm too cruel to her huh? I stand with her too. Kei might have
thought that I would drive her to the door.

"No need ... It's okay." Kei, who refused with a strong tone, I will call her
name.

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"Kei ..."

"What else ...?"

"It's simple ... If you don't like it... You can ignore it."

"Hah...?" It was a voice response as if in disbelief. She was unaware of
what I was going to say next.

"Want to date ...?"

"Eh?"

Not understanding well what I meant, She turned around with a frown.

"What the heck? I mean .. Where to?" She assumed that my words were
wanting to take her somewhere.

(Tln: the word date in Japanese can be interpreted as a courtship or asking
to go out.)

"That's not what I meant ... I'm asking you if you want to date me?"

"No, I don't mean ... I don't ... Understand... what ....."

More than this no more words are needed. My eyes looked at Kei. Kei's
eyes received my eyes. I don't know if our relationship was weak, but if we
both matched our gazes, at least my feelings could definitely be conveyed to
her.

"Wait a while, huh, huh, huh !? What a joke is this? It's too bad ...!"

"If only it were a joke."

"B ... but ... Didn't you just mention Shiina-san right?"

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"That was a joke."

"So all this time....."

"It's just me ... Yeah... I guess it's because I want to test Kei and see if
you're jealous or not ..."

Call Kei to come to the cafe ... And let her see me talking to Hiyori. Of
course, there is almost no need to do that.

But this is one of my ways to show that I am indeed immature in love.

"Ji ... If it's a lie, I will really end my relationship with you... But if you
want to withdraw the lie of your love statement, then this is your last chance
..... You really understand that, right..? "

Kei, who was already suspecting me ... Wanted me to say... Either 'Yes or'
No ' but This is a situation where it can't be answered.

"Of course, this is no joke. Please tell me the answer."

"Wa ... Even... - even if you say that."

"I said that earlier ... If you don't like it, you can ignore or reject it... It's up
to you."

"I didn't say I'd ignore it, right ... After all, why the heck!"

"'Why', what do you mean by that?"

"Yes ... That's... Like... Why me...? First of all, why today?"

The previous question was unclear, so I can only answer the latter
question.

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"Why today? I can't explain why that is ... But now I can explain it well.
It's because I want to stop you from wanting to be someone else's girlfriend. "

"What ... Does that mean... You... Like me...?"

There were no questions from Kei ... Other than this question... That
included a strong feeling in it. I want to shake my heart at this moment, or the
moment before, and give a firm answer.

"Yes ... I like you Karuizawa Kei."

That statement of love has definitely become one of the big events in my
life.

The moment where I bumped into my true feelings.

I'm waiting for an answer from kei .., will she answer it from true
feelings? Usually ... The act of saying love to someone is... Short of all
motives because you like it.

The act of dating is out of a desire to make the intended couple your own
...

"What is your answer?"

I handed the ball over to Kei. All I have to do is wait for it. Kei tried to
regulate her confused mind with all her might ... And was desperate to return
the gaze that wanted to escape.

"I, I ... Will... Date you..."

"Does that mean you like me?"

"Th-that ... Should I say that too?"

I understand the feeling of confusion, but this is the part that cannot be

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removed as a form of confirmation.

With that answer, certain changes in relations between two people will
come for the first time.

"Yes ... Say that..." When I asked for this, surprisingly... Kei didn't say so
bluntly.

"..."

Not that there is a third party listening, nor is it about signing a contract.

Only two people talk ... Only two people know... A promise that will only
be protected by two people.

"Can't answer it, huh...?"

If she can't answer it, it seems like I have to suggest what she should do.

"Wa-wait a minute ... Now... I'm in a hurry to regulate my feelings!"

She told me with a gesture from her hands to urge me to stop and wait for
a while.

I decided to wait calmly while looking at the situation calmly.

After a few tens of seconds of deciding ... Kei's eyes looked into mine.

"Well ... That ... How should I say?..."

Even though she made a decision, She still has a hard time saying it.

Maybe because I see an adorable figure like that ..., it's not a problem for
me to wait for her.

"I ... That... I ..."

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Although she struggled with all her might with difficulty in being able to
put out a lot of courage ..., but she never looked away from me.

That might be strong evidence of the determination Kei decided.

The strongest part of Karuizawa Kei. If she decides to do it, She will be
determined to get through it no matter what the situation.

"I ... I ... I ... too ... I mean." While her voice became calmer, She kept
trying to say it even though She stammered.

"I too ... like ... you ... are annoying indeed ..., but I ... Admit it... Yes, I
admit it..." For some reason she looked angry... but even so. , Kei still said
she likes me.

I reached out my hand and gently took Kei's arms.

"Tu ... tu ... wait ... wait a minute ... Don't tell me you want to kiss me...?"

Kei reacted more fiercely than when I told her I liked her.

Even if I kissed her here, Kei would definitely not hate it ..., but I didn't
mean to go deeper.

"I won't do it ... Not today..."

"Not ... Today... this ... means ..." That means, the action will be in the
future.

Imagining that, Kei stiffened as if she was frozen.

With Kei like that ..., I gently hugged her ... This is also proof that the
relationship between the two of us has taken a big step.

"At least it's okay if it's just like this?"

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"... Yes ... It's fine if it's just like this..." I can understand that... Without
looking at her face.

Kei right now must be confused, nervous and happy ... Her face showed a
expression that can't be expressed with smiles or anything else.

"Hey, did you grow a little taller?"

"I think so..."

When taking measurements before entering school, it's 176 cm. It's not
strange that I've grown in one year. That must have happened to other
students too.

Humans are creatures that can grow.

It can also be said that creatures who like to learn. This is instinct.

It's like learning to remember how to ride a bicycle and swim. Learn to
remember also how to hold chopsticks and suck a straw.

I will learn about love through Kei.

That is something I have not learned in my life so far. Something I can't
learn in Whiteroom. Driven by a spirit of curiosity. And the object that has
important meaning is none other than Kei.

Because this love is needed for the growth process of Karuizawa Kei too.

When I see one year to come, my relationship with her will become
something important. If Kei remains a parasite that can only live depending
on the host alone. Sooner or later she will become useless.

This step is very necessary ... To prevent that.

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I ... What kind of face do I have right now? Do I look like laughing?

Or I make a face that looks like remembering embarrassing things?

Or do I look confused and smile? I do not know...

I don't know what face I'm making now.

No..., Not. Actually, I already knew that. What kind of face does I have
now...

What I'm thinking and what I'm trying to do ... I know it.

People who are happy because they can learn. It's the same ... Whether it's
studying academically, playing sports, or playing games. If you feel that your
abilities have improved, you will enjoy whatever they are.

Likewise Love. I do not know what love is.

I do not know love, I do not know affection. I do not know the
relationship between men and women.

I don't know the different types of feelings of pleasure and shame. In the
near future, I will definitely know every answer to that question one by one.

But ... Nothing will change.

I just study. Then I will grow and walk forward.

In other words, Kei is a text book called one of the opposite sex for me.

If I have finished reading it ... Then the [Role] will end. Or maybe......

A future like that... Will be waiting for me?

Will she become an existence that I cannot leave? I do not know.

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There is myself who hopes that and there is also myself who realizes that
it's impossible. I pray.

Right now ... I am hugging someone who is very important ... Pray that I
become a young student who vows to look after and respect the person I love.
While hugging Kei softly ... I hope so.

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SS SAKAYANAGI ARISU

FUTURE PREDICTION

After hearing that the class activities would be dissolved after the
graduation ceremony, I immediately walked to the back of the classroom.

As you can see, with my imperfect legs, I can't move as fast as anyone
else. I finally reached the destination and waited for that person, who seemed
a little late.

"What are you doing here, Sakayanagi?"

"I have been waiting for you, Mashima-sensei"

"Waiting for me?"

"Yes. Sensei will meet Ayanokouji-kun and Chabashira-sensei in the
living room, am I right? ”

"What do you mean?"

Mashima-sensei did not admit it, at least that was what was seen.

But I know the details. After I gave my father's number to Ayanokouji-
kun, I had predicted this would happen.

"Sensei must have gotten a message from Director Sakayanagi to meet

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Ayanokouji-kun. Chabashira-sensei should be present too, I suppose? "

"How do you know that?"

"I know more information than Sensei and Chabashira-sensei, that's all"

"But, still, your name was not mentioned in this meeting"

"That's because I act when the opportunity arises. Can't I join Sensei? "

"Unfortunately, I don't have permission to invite you. It will be a problem
if you come with me "

"We will also meet again later even though we are separated, so why don't
we go together? I'm sure this will also save Sensei's time ”

Even if I don't get permission from him, I'll still go to the living room
myself.

"... Alright, looks like you already know the problem."

"Thank you very much"

I turned and headed for the living room. Sensei immediately followed me.

"What do you think we will discuss at the meeting?"

"Something very very interesting"

I can predict what movements Director Tsukishiro will make later. Just by
imagining, I feel that it can add a little color to my boring days.

Together with Mashima-sensei, I walked into the living room where
Ayanokouji-kun was waiting. To enjoy my time with him, and enjoy what
will happen later.

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SS SHIINA HIYORI

BY READING THE BOOK

When it was the start of spring break, I dressed in casual clothes and
headed for Keyaki Mall.

"Beautiful day, Ayanokouji-kun" And in front of me was a student from
another class. I don't feel like we usually go to cafes.

"You got here early"

"Because I called you out, of course I can't make you wait long ..."

Ayanokouji-kun, who is very smart and mature, is still as usual. I have
become fond of it lately. Not in the sense as the opposite sex, but in the sense
as a person as possible .....

That's why I want to meet him, whether it's a holiday or not. I don't have
the experience of going out to play with friends on holidays or something like
that. However, the main reason is because I did not succeed in having close
friends.

That's why I don't want to make them wait for me, I thought. Thinking I'd
make trouble and disappoint him, that's something I don't like. Even though I
don't think of it as the opposite sex, I do it anyway.

I'm happy to feel what other girls feel. I wondered if this soft feeling that I

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could not interpret? I look forward to investigating this during our meeting.

"I'm sorry for the sudden invitation today."

Even though I contacted him, I was impatient, I was grateful that we were
able to meet in early April, he didn't show an upset expression, I even made
him change his schedule suddenly.

"I don't have any plans for my spring break, please don't worry about it ...
then~ ?"

"Yesterday the Library got several new books"

I talked so much that I could not hold my pleasure and showed my bag.

"As soon as possible I want to share this information with Ayanokouji-
kun."

Before I knew it, we had arrived at the cafe. Since now is the beginning of
the holiday, the situation is quite crowded.

"There are more people than expected."

We managed to get a window seat and a counter so we decided to sit
there.

"Because there aren't many opportunities to meet on holiday days, this is
new ..."

"Yes, it is true..."

It's like a man and a woman going on a date. No, that's exactly it but I
would be even more embarrassed if I thought about it, so I stopped thinking
about it.

"This is rather sudden, but would you like to look at some of the books

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that I brought with me?"

I want to erase my previous shame by taking out the book I want to show
him. But then I remembered something I wanted to talk to him about.

My class is Something as important as me being his friend. Even if he
doesn't like me later, I still have to do it.

"Oh yeah right, there's something I want to talk about before talking about
books. Is that okay?"

I said that. I looked straight into his eyes. His eyes seemed to see through
any object as usual. I feel we will face as enemies in the future. He will be the
most dangerous enemy my class has ever faced.

While looking at his eyes, I became more convinced by my intuition.

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SS MATSUSHITA CHIAKI

MIND GAMES

I chased after Ayanokouji-kun with light steps while thinking where he
would go. And then when I reached the corner where I saw him disappear,
and suddenly coincided with the sight of Ayanokouji-kun facing me.

"Wha ?!"

I was shocked and could not control my voice in this unexpected situation.
Why. It was clear, he had realized that I was following him.

"Do you need something from me?"

"Need something ...? What do you mean ..? That's what I want to say ...,
but it seems like you have realized that huh ..."

He set me up so I couldn't pretend I didn't know, so I gave up on many
other goals. I better confess.

"Yes, as you know, I really am chasing you Ayanokouji-kun."

I am bad at this, but will most people realize that they are being followed?
Did he see me somewhere? As I thought, Ayanokouji-kun is not a normal
person. I became more aware of him. Whether it's * sink / swim I have to
make sure. As long as it's a mind game, I don't think I will lose this.

(TLN: * Maybe it means good / bad ).

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"Why do you think I'm chasing you?"

"Who knows, I don't even know where to start. More importantly, since
when did you follow me? "

"Just now, maybe"

"Just?"

Ah, damn it, why does he always throw ambiguous questions? But I have
to calm down. Keep calm. If I lose my rhythm and say things that are not
related to the conversation, it will be my defeat. I guess if I said that his
meeting with the Director was unusual and started following him? If I say
start following him in the cafe, he might ask why.

"Who is that ... Right... When you were having a conversation with the
new Council Speaker... it seems ..." Since I have kept my distance from him,
I will take the initiative and ask him.

"Then did something happen? You talked to the Director right? "

"It seems like he plans to change the Keyaki Mall model, he looks at me
and asks. What facilities I like, and so on. He asked a few things about that "

"Oh ... That's how it is..."

Exactly, there are some adults when they have a conversation. Maybe it's
coincidence. It seems that his meeting with the Director has nothing to do
with his original abilities.

"Then what do you think of that?"

"That actually isn't very related. There is something I find more
interesting. ”The problem with the Director is not so important whether
Ayanokouji-kun is serious or not.

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"During the final exam yesterday ... You're the leader right?"

Because I finally met him like this, I revealed all the information I knew
of him.

"During a flash mental arithmetic, the answer you gave and the answer
Koenji-kun said ... It was the same..." That's a problem that can't be solved
just because of luck.

"I've learned to count quickly in middle school, so that's pretty good at
that"

"I'm also the same, but your level isn't something that can be good enough
right? At least it's already at the national level right? "

"That's because, counting fast is an event I'm good at. The fact is that I
participated in the National Competition "Ayanokouji-kun easily admitted it.

"Is it true?"

"Yeah, because it's an event in the field that I'm good at, I think you have
misunderstood me."

That makes sense if there is someone who can count fast, unless he is
truly smart, he will not be able to solve that problem. And the fact that he
didn't reveal that he was good in that area was a problem in itself.

"But you know, why didn't you tell us before?"

"It is true. But, you know my personality right? I'm not in a position
where I can take the initiative and tell classmates about it. Somehow I was
chosen to be the leader, because I have protection points. And what's more,
our opponent is Sakayanagi from class A, I'm worried because I don't know
whether they trust me or not ”

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... I planned to corner him, but I didn't succeed. He easily answered my
question, as if it was a natural thing. He did not try to make excuses
nervously. There are many people who are not confident themselves. They
can't talk, what they want to talk about.

Nothing in our conversation is classified as strange, when compared to the
current one.

"That's ... Maybe it's true"

Oh no no. I can't convey what I think. Is it because he doesn't lie? But if
that's true, there's still something suspicious about him. Something might
change if I talk about Hirata-kun and Karuizawa-san's topic.

My rhythm became irregular. But I promise again from the bottom of my
heart, and again, I will gain my strength for the next topic.

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SS ICHINOSE HONAMI

SECOND HALF WOULD BE BEGIN

One day on vacation during spring, and also soon the second semester.

Cherry blossoms begin to bloom, as if to welcome the change of winter to
spring.

"Hee-i!"

As I watched the cherry trees, a woman's voice was calling for me.

"Here, here! Look here Ayanokouji-kun! "

I feel like I've heard that voice before, I think for a moment when I was
suddenly called by my name. I immediately realized who it was. Ichinose
who was sitting under a cherry tree waved her hand at me.

"Are you going to school today?"

She sat there wearing a school uniform, right next to a tree.

"Yeah, I checked a bit about student council because grade 2 students said
it might get busier now"

"So you decided to see flowers lately?"

"Yes, it is! I think I found a good place ”

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Looking up at the sky and cherry blossoms, She narrowed her eyes with a
happy smile.

"I've never seen a small cherry blossom before. So apparently there really
is "

This variety of Sakura is called Omuro Ariake. With a shorter height,
about 2-4 meters, is one of its characteristics. The school didn't have this last
year, so they moved it here from somewhere.

"How about it, Ayanokouji-kun? Want to sit here? "

Pounding against the ground, Ichinose seemed to urge me to sit next to
her. How should I say, how she calls boys casually, which is what she is like
and maybe that is the reason why she is so popular.

There are no restrictions on sitting near a tree, but there are warning signs
not to touch it for any reason. I had no reason to refuse her invitation so I
ended up sitting next to her.

"How about we see them together?"

So I looked straight up like she did.

"Oh-" They might look small, but at this distance, surprisingly left a deep
impression.

From time to time, a gust of wind makes the cherry blossoms dance and
spread in all directions.

"It's nice to see flowers from time to time, right?"

"Yes"

As we both looked at the cherry blossoms, we talked together about

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common things. Future battles are momentarily forgotten for now.

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