Chapter 95: Angel and the Study Group (1/2)

“Pardon our intrusion.”

It was around 10am or so on the Saturday right before the tests. Itsuki, Chitose and Kadowaki arrived right on time. They greeted in unison, and entered through the entrance.

Their middle schools were all in the same area, so they met up before arriving. The main reason was that Kadowaki did not know where Amane lived, but another reason was that they were all on good terms.

“Oh, welcome.”

“Where’s Mahirun?”

“She’s preparing lunch in the kitchen.”

Mahiru arrived earlier at Amane’s place, and was preparing lunch. She went ahead to prepare serving the others, as she did not have to rush with her studies.

On a side note, she was cooking roast beef. Once preparations were done, she would leave the beef to set, and they should be able to enjoy some sufficiently tender beef for lunch.

“…She’s so used to it huh…”

“Shut up.”

“She’s like a newlywed wife welcoming your colleagues.”

“I’m not giving you breakfast if you say anymore.”

“No~! I want to eat Mahirun’s cooking~!”

What nonsense are you saying? Amane cursed, and looked at Kadowaki, finding the latter staring at him somewhat dumbfoundedly.

“What?”

“…Nothing. It’s just that, Shiina-san so naturally shows up at your place, Fujimiya.”

“…I don’t have a choice. She’s always been cooking for me.”

Amane turned his head aside, and found Itsuki giggling while covering his mouth. Amane was reminded of his mother’s smile, and was frustrated. He gently kicked at Itsuki’s calf.

“Welcome everyone…ah, is something wrong with Akazawa-san?”

“Don’t worry.”

Mahiru was probably worried to see Itsuki’s mysterious smile, but that worry was redundant, and Amane hoped she would not mind.

Despite being skeptical, it appeared she had nothing to worry about, and showed her usual smile. “Please proceed to the living room. I have some things to prepare.” the apron fluttered as she turned to return to the kitchen.

“She looks like a newlywed.” Itsuki muttered as he witnessed that back. This time, Amane slapped him in the back.

“Let us begin studying then.”