"Hehe~ that's right," Ogata Rizu's face instantly broke into a wide smile when Hayakawa relented, and she nodded repeatedly. "Taking a break after studying makes it more effective. That has scientific backing."
While smiling, Ogata Rizu suddenly remembered something. Her small face instantly flushed, and she took Hayakawa's hand off her head, pouting her rosy lips as she loudly complained, "Please don't treat me like a child!"
"Uh…" Hayakawa Haku was startled. When did my hand move to Ogata Rizu's head? He said awkwardly, "Sorry, I didn't notice."
As he spoke, he put his hands behind his back, his brow slightly furrowed.
Strange... why did I suddenly touch a girl's body without realizing it?
This was a bad omen. If he could touch Ogata's head without noticing now, wouldn't he casually touch her chest in a few days?
I'd definitely get taken away by the police.
It looks like I need to pay a little more attention to my words and actions.
Hayakawa Haku reminded himself internally, then stood up and headed toward the door where a knock was sounding. "Furuhashi must be here. I'll open the door."
"I… I'll go." Ogata Rizu suddenly stood up and ran out before Hayakawa Haku could speak, heading straight for the front door.
The blush on her face never faded.
So this is Hayakawa-kun's house. It feels like a very nice apartment. The ground floor has an automatic lock, there's an elevator in the building, and the corridors and entrance are very aesthetic and secure. Just from looking at the outside, I know this place must be expensive.
Furuhashi Fumino thought this as she rang the doorbell.
"Ding-dong~"
Before the bell rang a few times, she heard the sound of someone running inside, followed by the door opening. Furuhashi Fumino quickly stepped back and tidied her clothes, planning to greet the homeowner politely upon their entrance.
"Fumino, you're here," Ogata Rizu opened the door, saying joyfully, "You're so slow."
Furuhashi Fumino: "..." What kind of opening is this?
For a moment, Furuhashi Fumino felt like Ogata was the owner of the house and she was the guest. Her heart felt odd, but she still smiled and said, "Rizu-chan, you came so early."
"Because my house is close," Ogata Rizu stepped aside, laughing happily. "It only takes a few minutes to walk. Fumino's house is farther, so it takes longer."
Hmm? Although little Rizu didn't mean anything by that, why does it sound in my ears like she's showing off how close she lives to Hayakawa-kun's house?
Furuhashi Fumino's expression became even stranger as she followed Rizu into the house.
It must be my imagination.
After all, that's Rizu-chan! Little Rizu, who knows nothing and has no interest in boy-girl matters! How could she go down the wrong path?
"Here you go, Fumino." Ogata placed a pair of slippers on the floor. "These are for you."
Imagination, imagination... Furuhashi thought this as she took the slippers Ogata handed her.
Slippers...
Furuhashi Fumino: "..." Something is definitely wrong! Providing slippers is something only the host does for a guest! Has little Rizu become the owner of this house in the ten minutes I was late?!
What on earth happened in the ten minutes I missed?!
"Hayakawa-kun," Furuhashi Fumino quickly walked into the room, appearing in front of Hayakawa in a flash before he could react. She looked at him with a "kind" smile. "Did you do anything to little Rizu before I arrived?"
"Uh…" Feeling the terrifying pressure from the girl in front of him, a bead of cold sweat slowly rolled down Hayakawa Haku's forehead. He immediately began a brainstorming session.
I was just tidying your rooms.
Is tidying your rooms a solid and undeniable crime? Why are you staring at me with that "you're the one" look?
"I…" Hayakawa Haku said with a dry tone, "I didn't do anything."
Furuhashi Fumino narrowed her eyes, smiling as she pressed him. "Tell your old lady now."
Hayakawa Haku fell silent. Interrogation?
"Uh…" Hayakawa Haku thought for a long time before reluctantly saying, "I touched her head?"
Furuhashi Fumino heard this and instantly smiled. Good. Death sentence.
"That's not acceptable. That's something only boyfriends and girlfriends do. It makes Rizu feel bad," Furuhashi Fumino's expression instantly became even kinder, and she said with a cute tone, "Little Rizu is naive and easily tricked. Hayakawa-kun, you can't do such ambiguous things to confuse her, after all…"
"We are in a teacher-student relationship," Furuhashi Fumino smiled gently at Hayakawa Haku, even showing him her adorable pink fist in a teasing manner. "Right~"
Hayakawa Haku: "..." I feel like you're about to commit matricide.
"Fumino, why did you suddenly run over here?" Just then, Ogata Rizu walked in, struggling to drag a suitcase. "You left your suitcase outside."
"Ah…" Furuhashi Fumino blushed and quickly moved away from Hayakawa. She took the suitcase from Ogata Rizu's hands. "Sorry, Rizu. I'll take it."
Ogata Rizu immediately let go of the suitcase, panting. "Fumino, how much stuff did you bring? This suitcase is too heavy."
"This…" Furuhashi Fumino's voice faltered, and she stammered, "It's nothing. I just brought a lot of extra clothes."
I put too many self-defense items in it, so the suitcase is too heavy, but I absolutely cannot say that. It would be disrespectful to Hayakawa, and those items would become useless if I admitted to having them.
"I also brought toiletries, study materials, and a few clothes," Ogata Rizu clapped her hands. "Mine isn't heavy at all. You have so many clothes; you must have brought other things."
"No, no, I just have a lot of clothes," Furuhashi Fumino avoided eye contact, waving her hands repeatedly with a guilty look. She then changed the subject. "Ah, where's my room? I'm so excited~"
Saying this, she walked out, pulling her suitcase.
Hayakawa Haku on the side: "..."
Stare~ Hayakawa Haku fixed his gaze on the suitcase in Furuhashi Fumino's hand, his eyes vigilant.
Did she secretly pack humanities books inside?
"Hmm…" Hayakawa Haku frowned tightly, his eyes becoming increasingly suspicious.
It's very possible.
Normal people don't need this much stuff for a few days' stay. Ogata brought very little.
Also, this Furuhashi girl is clearly a born humanities genius. I've been forcing her to do science lately. She must be on the verge of an urge explosion.
And look at her shifty, guilty, escaping demeanor just now! She's one hundred percent hiding something!
Unacceptable. Secretly studying humanities is something I absolutely cannot tolerate. The undefeated Emperor's prestige will be damaged.
I must find a chance to check her suitcase.
Hayakawa Haku made up his mind. This was a matter of the Emperor's dignity. Even if the possibility was only one percent, he would thoroughly investigate. All the more so since Furuhashi's guilt was so obvious.