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Nothing happened overnight.
The next day.
The rain cleared.
"Natsuki-nii, good morning."
Elementary school student walked out of his house and happened to see Amamiya Natsuki coming out of the house next door, looking up to greet him.
"Good morning."
Amamiya Natsuki nodded, his gaze falling on his childhood friend.
After a night, Miko-chan had turned back into a salted fish girl.
Noticing Amamiya Natsuki's gaze, she merely blushed slightly and glared at him, then walked over as if nothing had happened.
"Natsuki-kun, did you and my sister have a fight?"
Elementary school student glanced at Miko and asked.
Miko's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly denied it:
"We didn't fight."
"If Miko says no, then there's no fight," Amamiya Natsuki said, his expression unchanged, "I just acted on impulse, and then your sister unilaterally disliked me."
Miko bit her silver teeth lightly, unable to resist glaring at him.
You call that an impulse?
Your hand was already inside my pajamas; it was clearly premeditated!
"My sister doesn't dislike you at all." elementary school student looked at her sister, her expression calm, "Last night, my sister and I slept together, and when it was almost dawn, I heard my sister talking in her sleep about Natsuki-kun."
Amamiya Natsuki asked curiously:
"What did your sister say?"
Miko was suspicious: "…Did I really talk in my sleep?"
"I heard it clearly," elementary school student said with a frank expression, without the slightest bit of guilt, "My sister said Natsuki-kun should be honest, sleep well, and stop poking her."
As soon as the words fell, Miko's pretty face rapidly flushed at a visible speed, and she looked at Amamiya Natsuki, both shy and angry.
It's over.
I've been discovered!
"Don't rush."
Amamiya Natsuki gave her a reassuring look and said calmly, "Besides that, did you say anything else in your sleep?"
Elementary school student shook her head: "No more."
"That's true," Amamiya Natsuki said, "I didn't do anything else."
"Eh?"
Elementary school student looked over in confusion.
Miko, blushing with anger, reached out and pinched Amamiya Natsuki's waist.
"Talking in your sleep is a very normal physiological phenomenon; there's no need to worry about it," Amamiya Natsuki said quickly, "…Let's stop the topic here, or your sister will kill me to silence me!"
"…"
Elementary school student in Japan do not need adults to pick them up or drop them off; they go to and from school in groups of three to five with their friends. After meeting his friends, Kyosuke quickly waved goodbye and ran towards them.
"Hmph."
Watching her younger brother run off, Miko let out a soft snort.
"Don't blame me." Amamiya Natsuki looked at Miko, "You talked in your sleep yourself."
Miko bit her lower lip, her pretty face slightly hot, and shyness and anger surged up again: "If you hadn't poked me last night…"
Her voice stopped abruptly, and Miko raised her right hand, wanting to hit him.
Amamiya Natsuki glanced at her and reminded her in a low voice:
"Yurikawa is coming."
Seeing her good friend, Miko could only put her hand down.
While Yurikawa Hana was still some distance away, Amamiya Natsuki said seriously:
"You were also wrong last night."
"Huh?"
Miko widened her eyes and looked over in surprise.
You already put your hand inside my pajamas last night, and you still say I was wrong?
"You shouldn't have let Kyosuke in at that time," Amamiya Natsuki lowered his voice, "I'll leave first, and then you can call Kyosuke over."
"I know." Miko raised her hand to tuck the strands of black hair behind her ear, "I know, you didn't see Kyosuke's expression at the time. As an older sister, how could I refuse him?"
Amamiya Natsuki said:
"Let's not talk about last night. Tonight, we must learn from it and not make the same mistake a second time."
"Eh?" Miko was startled and looked over in confusion, "Tonight?"
Amamiya Natsuki said righteously:
"Without the sun, the futon definitely won't dry. Don't I have to go over and help?"
"No need, go away." Miko turned her face away and snorted petulantly, "I'll sleep by myself tonight."
"…"
After meeting the foodie girl Yurikawa, the three walked to school together as usual.
Upon arriving at school, they first went to the Game Club to play a couple of board games, bullying some innocent little lambs, and only then did campus life officially begin.
Amamiya Natsuki returned to the classroom, took out paper and pen, and began writing the campaign speech he had conceived last night.
Although he had Hayasaka Ai help, it was always necessary to have a backup plan for unforeseen circumstances, as Party A Party B rarely easily reach an agreement.
Time passed quietly, and it was soon the second class of the afternoon.
As the rainy season officially arrived, a drizzling rain had begun to fall outside the window at some point.
In the dull, dim classroom, which was slightly noisy because the teacher had taken leave, Shinomiya Kaguya sat in the front row, her hair tied with a red ribbon. On the surface, she sat upright, but in reality, hidden by a book, she was secretly editing a message.
"Hayasaka Hayasaka, have all the plans been arranged?"
In the corner, the blonde girl with a side ponytail rested her left hand on her chin and played with her phone with her right hand, sighing silently: "My Lady, you've asked for the fourth time."
Shinomiya Kaguya: "It's precisely because I'm not at ease that I need to ask more. There won't be any accidents, right?"
Hayasaka Ai: "Please believe in my professional ability. Even if there are accidents, I will eliminate them in advance. Nod"
Shinomiya Kaguya: "Very good, the first shared umbrella cannot be lost!"
Hayasaka Ai: "…"
I'm sorry, My Lady, I already had that man's first shared umbrella last night.
Not only did we share an umbrella, but I also held his arm. If it were My Lady, even if you shared an umbrella, you wouldn't be able to do that, right?
But please rest assured, I will definitely hide last night's shared umbrella from you and absolutely not let you know.
Putting down her phone, Hayasaka Ai lay on the desk, turned her head to look at the drizzling rain outside the window, her gaze slightly unfocused.
The weather forecast said it would rain again tonight… What reason should I use to make Senpai continue to send me to the Train Station?
A few minutes later.
The phone on the desk vibrated again.
Hayasaka Ai squinted one eye and looked at the phone screen: "Hayasaka Hayasaka, is the plan definitely okay?"
Hayasaka Ai: "If you ask again, you'll lose me."
"…"
A shared umbrella is a romance unique to student days.
When Shinomiya Kaguya woke up in the morning and saw the drizzling rain outside the window, she quickly recalled the shared umbrella incidents common in shojo manga.
However, unlike manga, there are too many situations in reality. It's difficult for two people to "coincidentally" come together; it's more normal for them to miss each other, and someone might even cut in.
Although she could actively invite him to share an umbrella home, how could she possibly say such a thing!
Since that's the case… she could only plan and arrange it in advance.
Exclude all uncertain variables and guide Amamiya Natsuki towards that single destination.
First is Fujiwara Chika, that Cancer of Earth full of uncertainty; she must be kept far away.
Kitagawa Marin, no need to worry. Hayasaka had previously approached her in her gyaru form to inquire, and Kitagawa has a modeling photoshoot today and will leave after school… For some reason, these past few days, she's been leaving school quickly after class, seeming very motivated.
Then there's Miko, who inexplicably gives off a lazy, harmless, and desireless aura.
The dismissal bell rang on time.
Amamiya Natsuki closed his notebook, glanced at the fine rain outside the window, and began to pack his school bag, preparing to submit his materials to the election committee.
By the time all the chores were done, it was already past four in the afternoon.
The rain was still drizzling incessantly, as if it would continue until the end of the world.
The teaching building had already quieted down, empty and quite deserted. The usually lively playground was completely devoid of people; only evil spirits wandered aimlessly.
Amamiya Natsuki exhaled softly, picked up his school bag, and walked downstairs.
In the corner.
A blonde girl with a side ponytail leaned against the corner of the wall, quietly observing Amamiya Natsuki's every move. She held her phone in her right hand and quickly edited a message.
"My Lady, he's going downstairs, preparing to go home."
"I know."
Receiving the message, Shinomiya Kaguya took a deep breath, clutched her school bag with both hands, walked out from behind the shoe cabinet, and came to the hall, facing the drizzling rain and mist, waiting nervously.
Although the weather was gloomy, her mood was quite expectant.
When she saw Natsuki-kun later, she would just say she didn't bring an umbrella. If she just said that, he would definitely invite her to share an umbrella, right?
Shinomiya Kaguya was extremely confident in her plan.
He would definitely invite her to share an umbrella home; there was no possibility of failure!
At the same time.
"Natsuki-kun!"
A sweet call suddenly entered Amamiya Natsuki's ears.
Amamiya Natsuki looked in the direction of the voice and saw a Senpai with pink hair, a good figure, and a rather heroic demeanor happily waving. It was Tsubame-senpai.
"Tsubame-senpai."
Amamiya Natsuki stopped and greeted her.
"Are you planning to go home, Natsuki-kun?"
Tsubame Koyasu asked curiously.
Amamiya Natsuki nodded: "I just finished my work and am ready to go back."
"Then let's walk together?" Tsubame Koyasu raised her hand to tuck the strands of hair behind her ear, a bright smile appearing on her face, and said gracefully, "I'm also preparing to go home. First, let's go to the dessert shop for some sweets, and then I still need to ask Natsuki-kun…"
Tsk.
An unexpected event indeed occurred.
In the corner, Hayasaka Ai bit her thumb.
She had managed to send that source of chaos, Fujiwara, away, and Marin wasn't there. Just when the plan was about to be completed, Tsubame-senpai suddenly appeared.
No.
She must disrupt Tsubame-senpai's invitation, or the operation would be ruined!
Her brain spun quickly, and Hayasaka Ai quickly came up with a solution.
Thump—
A muffled sound entered Amamiya Natsuki's and Tsubame Koyasu's ears, followed by the suppressed cry of a girl in pain.
"Eh, what was that sound?"
Tsubame Koyasu turned to look.
Amamiya Natsuki said: "Let's go see."
The two walked towards the sound and soon saw Hayasaka Ai kneeling on the ground, her eyes brimming with tears.
"Are you okay, classmate?"
Tsubame Koyasu quickly knelt down and asked with concern.
Hayasaka Ai bit her thin lower lip and whispered, "I accidentally slipped and fell down the stairs just now."
"Ah, how dangerous." Tsubame Koyasu reached out and hugged the Spy Maid's arm, "Let me help you up first. Are you hurt anywhere?"
"My foot hurts a lot." Hayasaka Ai frowned, her right foot unable to support the ground, "I might have sprained my ankle."
This was a lie.
As a Spy Maid, she wouldn't sprain her ankle even if she jumped from upstairs. The reason she said this was entirely to gain Tsubame-senpai's sympathy.
Tsubame Koyasu was kind, cheerful, and generous, which was universally acknowledged throughout the campus. Whether it was genuine or a facade, if a classmate needed help now, she would certainly extend a helping hand.
If Tsubame-senpai was taken away, Natsuki that guy could continue downstairs as planned.
As expected, upon hearing that the girl in front of her had sprained her ankle, Tsubame Koyasu said without hesitation:
"Shall I help you to the infirmary to see a doctor?"
The plan succeeded.
Hayasaka Ai remained calm inside, her face still showing an expression of painful endurance: "Thank you, Senpai."
As long as one understood a person's character, one could easily grasp their weaknesses. So far, only Fujiwara Chika and Natsuki were exceptions, their actions often unpredictable.
At this moment, Amamiya Natsuki, who had been standing beside them without speaking, suddenly said:
"Let me do it."
"That..."
Tsubame Koyasu was a bit troubled.
After all, the other person was a girl, and she might not be willing to let Amamiya Natsuki help her.
Hayasaka Ai refused even more decisively: "I'm sorry, I'm allergic to men..."
Before she could finish speaking, Amamiya Natsuki had already stepped forward half a pace, reached out, and, before the two girls could react, directly carried Hayasaka Ai in a princess carry.
"Natsuki-kun, what are you doing?!"
Tsubame Koyasu was shocked.
The other person just needed help, it wasn't like she couldn't walk a single step. A direct princess carry like that would surely make people dislike him!
"Hayasaka and I are classmates." Amamiya Natsuki explained, "The day before yesterday afternoon, Hayasaka-san even saved me when I was lost. Now it's my turn to help."
"Wait, put me down." Hayasaka Ai immediately became anxious, "I'll go to the infirmary myself."
"You sprained your ankle, you can't move around."
"I don't feel that much pain anymore... Ah!"
A soft cry escaped her lips.
Hayasaka Ai's beautiful eyes widened in disbelief, looking at Amamiya Natsuki in shock.
This man actually dared to pinch her thigh?
How dare he!
"Senpai, let's go downstairs." Amamiya Natsuki stepped downwards, looking at Tsubame Koyasu, "Help me hold the umbrella later."
"Okay."
Tsubame Koyasu nodded in agreement.
"Wait, put me..."
By the time Hayasaka Ai reacted and tried to struggle, it was too late.
The Sheltered Ojou-sama stood at the entrance of the teaching building, her pink lips slightly parted, looking blankly at the three people coming down the stairs.
Who am I?
Where am I?
What exactly happened?
Why was Hayasaka being held by Natsuki-kun, and in a princess carry at that?
This was not her plan at all!
"It's over."
Hayasaka Ai closed her eyes, her arms hanging down, giving up the struggle.
In this situation, the only option was physical amnesia, right?
"Kaguya-san." Amamiya Natsuki stepped up to Kaguya, greeting her, "Why haven't you left yet?"
"I forgot to bring my umbrella." Shinomiya Kaguya bit her lower lip, her gaze falling on Hayasaka Ai, "You guys... what are you doing?"
"Hayasaka-san accidentally fell down the stairs just now." Tsubame Koyasu explained from the side, "We're taking her to the infirmary."
"Please let Tsubame-senpai take me to the infirmary." Hayasaka Ai opened her eyes and spoke nonsense with a straight face, "I'm allergic to boys."
"It's raining heavily now. If you two go, you'll definitely get wet and catch a cold." Amamiya Natsuki flatly refused, looking down at Hayasaka, "Besides, as long as there's clothing in between, it doesn't count as touching the body, right?"
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