Chapter 93 An Unexpected Request
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
”After all, Lou, you always come in first overall in your grade”
Yotsuba says, smiling
Lucille Orwell’s ability [Genius’ shows a great aptitude in every field. With it, a regular exam is nothing
”Even Yotsuba is in the top five without any ability”
”…Hmm. So, is it possible that Ayase-senpai and the others are in the same boat?”
Facing Yotsuba and Lucille, Chihiro turn his attention to the accounting and general affairs staff sitting at the table
A petite third-year student who looked like a doll and a feminine second-year student with semi-long hair were looking in the opposite direction for some reason
”W-Well, I managed to get about the middle grade”
[Grades don’t determine our life]
Hearing this, Chihiro wanted to say sorry
”So, Chihiro, you’re not worried about make-up classes?”
”Yes. I’m studying so that it doesn’t happen”
Although his schedule doesn’t allow for much time, but he manages it by cutting down on his sleep time
Still, he’s not sure if his grades will stay the same
However, Lucille answered with a nod, popped a few marshmallows into her mouth, and stared at Chihiro
”Is something wrong?”
”Well. I was just wondering how many girls like these things”
”Oh”
”So, that ‘topic’, huh?”, Chihiro groaned
Ever since Maria confessed her feelings to him in the classroom, his reputation has been tilted in a not-so-good direction
Maisaka Shuu, a member of the 1-C class committee, has lightly called him a “womanizer” and a disgrace. Although he can’t get angry at him because it’s generally true, it seems that he’s trying not to be too serious by not making things too serious
Kamishiro also looks at him unfavorably, which is a little painful
The reaction of women is still better than that of men. It’s rather normal, or rather, the story is already over. This is largely due to the influence of Aika
”Is that so? I think Izumi-kun is a good boy”
[I think so too]
”So, Aoi, Marika, can you guys go out with Chihiro?”
”Eh? No, that’s…?”
[No comment]
Ayase and the others are slurring their words
Their reaction stung Chihiro even more because they just followed the words
…Well, this is probably normal
It’s more abnormal to be in a situation where there are several girls who care for him when he goes home
As he tried not to show his face and searched for words, Yotsuba, who was listening to Chihiro and the others’ exchange, chuckled
”Senpai?”
”I’m sorry, please don’t be offended. It’s just that talking about love is kind of new to me”
”Yeah, is that so?”
She tilts her head
With such a lovely group of people, Chihiro expected them to have a love story or two
However, when he thought about it again, Lucille seems to have a strict eye for people, and Ayase doesn’t seem to have a lover despite her feminine power. Marika also doesn’t seem to be a person who is actively looking for a lover
The only exception to this is Yotsuba
”I’m not familiar with that kind of talk because I have a predetermined fiancee”
”…A fiancee”
To put it more plainly, a fiancée
Well, there are such things in some places, but to Chihiro, it seems to be a very special thing to have a fiancée while still in high school
In combination with Yotsuba’s manner, it might be..
”Kurohane’s family is…”
”Yes, it’s very rich. It’s a big house”
Ayase answered Chihiro’s question, instead of Yotsuba
Then, Marika followed
[Her fiancee is a grown man and he’s rich]
”Hey, you two. It’s too embarrassing”
Yotsuba’s cheeks flushed, Lucille chuckled as she gently stopped them
”It’s not like the drama where her family forced her. They seem to be getting along rather well, so there’s no point in trying to aim for her”
”Aimi?”
Chihiro couldn’t tell whether she was serious or joking, and he laughed
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Thinking about studying for the exam, he left the student council room a little earlier than Yotsuba and the others
Seeing around, the corridor was quiet and empty too
And, as his expected, Aika is not helping in the infirmary today. After all, because it’s the middle of the exam period, there are just a few students doing voluntary training, so the school doctor must be relatively free
While thinking so, he walked down the corridor and arrive at the stairs near the entrance
As he’s about to go down――
”Izumi-kun”
A man’s voice from behind him stopped him in his tracks
He turned around to see Principal Ootori standing there looking at Chihiro. His slightly built figure and solid suit gave him a sense of dignity that could not be denied
Chihiro stepped back to the front of the stairs and bowed to him
”Good afternoon”
After hesitating about what to say, he greeted him normally
Principal Ootori replied with one hand raised and told him what he wanted
”Do you have a few minutes of your time right now? I have something to tell you”
”…Yes”
As Chihiro makes eye contact with him as a polite reflex, he can feel the tension in his eyes
Sensing the importance of the conversation, he nodded back and prepared himself for whatever was to be said
Principal Ootori took him to the Principal’s office
This was the second time he had been here, but unlike before, it was one-on-one
”Have a seat at your leisure”
Principal Ootori left the door open and let Chihiro pass first, then slowly closed the door. He then sat down in front of Chihiro on the soft sofa
Phew..
A heavy sigh escaped from his mouth
”Excuse me. …I don’t want to take up too much of your time, so let’s get right to it”
”Yes”
Principal Ootori leaned forward, hands folded, and stared at Chihiro
Understanding that he was on guard against his ability, Chihiro looked at Principal Ootori’s hand and avoided making direct eye contact with him
And on his thoughts, there were several possible topics
About joining the student council, about Chihiro’s abilities, about his family. But――
”Do you remember a woman who calls herself Suzu?”
A quiet voice echoed in the Principal’s office
What came out was, in a way, the most unsuitable name for the situation
”Let me make this simple. I want you to cut all ties with her”
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