Chapter 179: Freedom after Tests (1/2)

The tests ended in the blink of an an eye.

Amane and Mahiru easily dealt with them as they never slacked on it, and the tests were finally over.

Chitose, who became a corpse after the hellish period, “I’m free~” burst out with joy, hands raised, on the last day of the tests.

“Ahh, I’m so tired~! I survived thanks to you two!”

“Wait for the results before you say that you survived.”

“Don’t be a debbie downer~ I feel completely released~! Mahirun Mahirun, let’s go enjoy ourselves with a tea party at the cafe~!”

“I do not mind. Erm, Amane-kun…”

“I’m planning to go out with Itsuki, so you two can enjoy yourself. Give me a holler if you’re returning home late. I’ll pick you up.”

Chitose, who was all weary from the last minute cramming of topics, regained her joy, and Amane was not going to stop them.

Though he and Mahiru were lovers, they should respect each other’s time. He was not so petty to nitpick about her interacting with her friend, and should probably let her enjoy her time.

Mahiru seemed relieved when Amane heartily nodded and agreed. I shall do so then, she smiled courteously, and decided to go out with Chitose.

A beaming Chitose led Mahiru out of the classroom by the hand. Amane watched the latter’s back, and Itsuki smiled as he slapped Amane’s back.

“When did you say you have plans with me?”

“Right now.”

They never did, but Amane said this so that Mahiru could enjoy herself. Itsuki probably noticed what Amane was planning, and did not comment.

“Alright alright, nobody’s at home anyway, so I don’t mind.”

“And I want you to treat me to a burger.”

“Why?”

“The cat ears at the karaoke.”

“You know about that? Shiina-san actually blurted it out huh.”

Itsuki chuckled without remorse, and Amane slapped at Itsuki’s back with a little more force, glaring at him and implying that while it was fine for him to show Mahiru that, Itsuki should have informed Amane.

He was unwittingly surprised, rather than furious. He doted on Mahiru, and felt that this trivial thing was nothing as long as Mahiru was happy.

“I’ll tell you next time. What kind of photo shall I use next time.”

“You’re not reflecting on your actions, oy.”

It seemed Itsuki had more photos of Amane in his phone. Amane frowned at the former’s leer, but did not reproach further, and instead let him off with a little glare.

Mahiru and Chitose were probably having tea at the cafe. Amane and Itsuki arrived at the burger shop.

It was a fast food restaurant often frequented by chit-chatting high school students, and besides Amane and ITsuki, there were others of the same school uniform, along with students from other schools.

Amane made his order, took the served food, sat at his seat, scanned around, and shrugged.

“There’s quite a lot of people here.”

“Hm, I think it’s not just us. The other schools are done with tests it seemed. Got some friends from other schools who told me this.”

“Well, there’s always a mock paper right after vacation. They’re rather active though.”

“Say Amane, it’s weird how you’re being so casual about this…ah whatever, let’s hurry and eat first.”

Itsuki looked a little dumbfounded, but it seemed he might have given up as he quickly said these words, eating the french fries.