August 31, 11:02 AM.
After chatting with each other for a bit, Kamijou discovered that Unabara Mitsuki's personality wasn't that bad.
Kamijou had originally thought he was just another rich guy since he was the grandson of the director of Tokiwadai Middle School, so he must be one of those unlikable upper-class people- though Kamijou turned out to be mistaken on that.
"So I feel Misaka-san should be clearer when saying whether she likes or dislikes someone. Ah, the answer to that question is (3)."
"It's (3)… (3)… Is it? But I feel she's fairly direct when it comes to her feelings. Once, I forgot her name before, and I got attacked by her thunderbolts because of that."
"I think for her being 'direct' here, it probably involved a certain amount of shyness and acting. To be honest, I don't think I ever heard what she truly thinks, not even once. Ah, the answer to that question should be (4); (2) is probably a trap."
"Thanks. Hmm, after you said that, it seems to be the case."
"Yeah, it's like that. She doesn't say what she thinks clearly, so someone like me is forced to go chasing after her continuously. I'm being direct, so why can't she be direct as well and give me a clear-cut answer? Ah, that question's (1)."
"Ah, it's not (4)? Though you sure are brave. What you're doing right now is like getting a pistol while not knowing how many bullets are in it and playing Russian roulette with it. Even though there are only two outcomes, it's not like the chances are exactly 50% each way."
"I understand. I'm afraid that if I hear refusal from her mouth, I myself wouldn't know how sad I would be. But…"
"But?"
"...I still can't. I can't do something that I know would make her cry, and still forcibly take possession of her. If I can't let her obtain happiness, then there would be no point."
Kamijou suddenly wanted to root for him in his endeavor, but unfortunately, he already knew the outcome.
(Ahh, youth.)
Kamijou sighed. To be blunt, Kamijou couldn't help at all when it comes to a thing like this. And after hearing the words from the bottom of Unabara's heart, Kamijou didn't know whether he should still put on the act to try and fool him.
Suddenly, from the side came the sounds of footsteps.
Kamijou turned and looked. Mikoto, who was holding two plastic bottled drinks, was standing right in front of him, staring with a shocked expression.
"Hmm? What's wrong with you…?"
Before Kamijou finished asking, Mikoto strode out towards him, gesturing for him to stand up with her chin, as if to drag him away from Unabara.
"Come with me for a moment!"
"Ah… Oi!"
Kamijou looked over at Unabara. Unabara seemed to be hurt from Mikoto's actions, but he still maintained his smile. His expression became forced, though.
Mikoto looked at Unabara and said, "Sorry, I have some business with this guy today."
"Ah, is that so?"
"Yeah, sorry. Goodbye."
Mikoto said that with a smile. To Kamijou who understood her to some extent, Mikoto's actions were unnatural to say the least. Unabara also seemed to notice, and didn't try to argue with her. Then, Mikoto turned and walked away.
Kamijou was troubled as to which side he should stay with, not knowing who to choose. Unabara smiled and said, "Please stay with her."