Chapter 50

"Then, this That..."

The next morning, when Yuki entered the classroom, a long-haired female student, Rin, was attached to Yui's desk, notebook in hand.

In response to Yui's various questions, she answered cheerfully, "Hehe, it's like this..."

As Yuki took his seat, he playfully remarked from the side, "You seem to be in high spirits this morning."

"Phui!"

"Huh?"

"Phuii!"

She turned away, muttering some mysterious incantation.

Could she still be holding a grudge over yesterday's game? What a sore loser.

Suddenly, Rin glared sharply and inserted herself between Yuki and Yui, as if to isolate Yuki, standing with her back to him.

Is this an invitation to touch? As Yuki gazed at her slender waist and protruding buttocks, she seemed to be trying to prevent any contact between Yuki and Yui, swaying her skirt left and right to block his view.

This is clearly an invitation.

Feeling annoyed and tempted to smack her buttocks, Yuki decided to stand up and head to the toilet.

"Good morning, Naruto-kun"

But just as he was about to leave the classroom, he was stopped by Sonoda.

This guy's seat is near the entrance, making him a real nuisance.

Without being asked, Sonoda started showing off recommended idol pictures, and before long, Keitaro appeared from somewhere.

This is the usual routine. It seems Keitaro doesn't like it when Yuki and Sonoda talk alone.

Keitaro forcefully inserted himself, pointing to Yui's desk by the window with his eyes.

"Nice. A space of giggles and laughter with two beautiful girls."

"Indeed. I'd love to join them."

"No way, you. Don't mix impurities into the Kirara frame."

Keitaro shot a disdainful look, calling Sonoda "this scum," but Sonoda remained unfazed.

"But the seat breaker with the iron mask, that smile... It's a match. I'm charmed by the contrast."

"Who are you talking about? And what's this 'seat breaker'?"

"Everything he does is criticized, and eventually, he starts to enjoy it. He ends up needing to be scolded by her to feel satisfied."

"Hmm... Indeed, he's been broken in many ways."

Some time ago, Yuki thought he saw someone being stalked, but it turned out to be a broken man.

As Yuki and the others watched the two, Rin suddenly turned and approached them quickly.

"What have you been whispering about me? It's annoying."

Rin glared at the three of them, her eyes lingering on Yuki for some reason.

Yuki quickly shifted his gaze to Sonoda.

"Hanase Rin. We meet again after a hundred years..."

The deflection failed, but Sonoda spontaneously stepped forward, drawing Rin's attention.

Sonoda smiled slyly.

"Is this the first time we've met? I'm Sonoda Kenjin."

"…Who?"

Sonoda paused for a moment but didn't give up.

"I understand you don't want to see me. I'm like a sore on your eye... the top student in the grade."

"Who? You're in the way."

Keitaro hastily pulled Sonoda aside.

"Hey, stop it, you're in the way."

"I understand you don't want to recognize me. The top student you can't quite reach..."

"You were fifth last time, so you're not the top. You're just a creepy otaku."

"That's not true! Last time was just a fluke... Yes, the seat killer threw me off! If you average last year's grades, I should be the top..."

As the top student in the grade, the creepy otaku persisted in his defense.

"Rin-chan, what's wrong?"

Suddenly, Yui attached herself to Rin's back, peeking over her shoulder.

Rin stiffened and, changing her tone, awkwardly relaxed her expression.

"Nothing, everything's fine. I just found it annoying..."

"Fighting is no good."

Yui looked around and tried to mediate.

But as soon as she noticed Yuki, she pointed at him.

"Go ahead and pick on him."

"Of course, I would."

Yuki felt the intense gaze of the two spirited girls.

Thinking he might be being bullied, Yui suddenly detached herself from Rin's back and headed for the hallway.

"More importantly, I need to go to the toilet! Homeroom is starting! Rin-chan, want to go together?"

As Yui urged, Rin's face suddenly turned red.

"Stop using such vulgar language!"

"Hehe. Shall we go, Rin-san?"

"…Is that really okay?"

Rin was still hesitant but eventually followed Yui out of the classroom.

As they left, Rin gave Yuki one last glare, and Yui turned back to stick out her tongue at him.

Keitaro and Sonoda watched the two leave with their arms crossed.

"Those two... They're great."

"Indeed. Two beautiful girls getting along..."

Getting along... The relationship between close female friends is quite complex.

But I wish they wouldn't treat others like enemies.

"However, Yuki, you're really loved."

"Really? That's a problem."

"I was being sarcastic. What did you do, seriously?"

"Nothing in particular."

"Maybe Naruto-kun is just a target for attention. I can somewhat understand the feelings of those who get broken..."

"Wow, this guy is looking for an idol who looks like Hanase."

Keitaro was clearly, and quite a bit, taken aback by Sonoda.

Sonoda, who had been completely ignored, was grinning widely.

"Why don't you just pay Yui or Rin for a handshake?"

"Naruto-kun, someone like you will probably end up in the news."

That's a harsh comment.

It makes it sound like he's a potential criminal.

"Wait a minute. You're calling Yui and Rin by their first names?"

"What, their names?"

Keitaro pressed, but Sonoda held him back.

"I get it, I get it, Naruto-kun. It's the same as calling Yui-tan when she's not around."

"Ugh, this guy probably calls names at home. Creepy, I can't deal with it."

Keitaro took a dramatic step back.

Yuki also kept his distance from Sonoda and tried to leave the classroom, but Keitaro stopped him.

"Hey, where are you going, Yuki?"

"To the toilet."

"Okay, let's go together then."

"Maybe after homeroom."

"Don't be so obvious about avoiding us."

Yuki turned and returned to his seat, which had become quiet after Yui and Rin left.