Chapter 238: After the Rest Day (1/2)

The rest day after the cultural festival ended, but the intensity of the cultural festival in school had yet to dissipate, and the students still seemed flippant.

The class was a little more rowdier than usual, and from time to time, the classmates started talking about how certain so and sos from a certain class started dating, and one had to figure that the cultural festival truly was influential in inducing BGR.

There were occasional stares upon them, towards Mahiru especially. Some might be discussing about her looks during the cultural festival.

“Morns~”

Itsuki entered the classroom, completely lethargic, and went to Amane, who casually waved back, morning, observing the former’s expression.

Itsuki probably would be in a bad mood if Daiki said anything, but he seemed normal, and Amane was relieved.

“Morning too, Shiina-san. Today…hm?”

“Good morning. Is something the matter?”

Itsuki naturally went over to Mahiru with a gleeful smile, but he narrowed his eyes in shock once he saw Mahiru’s face.

“…Say Amane, come here.”

“Eh?”

“Just come here.”

Itsuki summoned Amane over for some reason, so Amane frowned, and was dragged to a corner of the classroom.

Itsuki then went over, and whispered, as though he did not want to be overheard.

“Say, did you cross the line with Shiina-san?”

“Huh!?”

“Huh your head. Why else would I call you here? I think she’s changed somewhat…the distance between you feels different. It’s like you’re married…”

Once Itsuki noted that the mood seemed different, Amane glanced towards Mahiru.

She was seated quietly at Amane’s place, looking at him intriguingly, and once their eyes met, she got shy.

“Hm, she’s a little more charming…it’s like she’s already married to you.”

“…Just to note, we didn’t touch home plate.”

“Heh, home plate huh?”

Amane noted ambiguously, and Itsuki leered away as though he had seen through everything. Amane then jabbed at Itsuki’s flank to rid the latter of that annoying face.

Amane did exert some strength into it, don’t be shy, but Itsuki teased, and it seemed it was not very effective.

Amane then kicked him instead, and sighed.

He was terrified that Itsuki could detect that change, but either way, he did intend to inform Itsuki and Chitose of his future plans. He did not intend to tell them how much he and Mahiru knew of each other’s bodies, but he would at least mention that there was an order to his plans.

“…I don’t have plans for that. I made a promise with Mahiru.”

“Promise?”

“Yeah, until she’s 18. I swore that I’ll take responsibility for her life, and asked her to wait until then.”