Chapter 29 - Volume 3 (2/2)

「Understood, Dorm Head Lycoris」

Since it was rare that Art would obediently change his words, I went ‘oh?’ then thought.

Art, who was smiling and appearing to be in good humour, narrowed his light-brown eyes which were the spitting image of his elder sister’s, with ample charm; only his outward appearance was undisputably like that of an angel.

「You’re awfully obedient today, aren’t you?」

「I’m always obediennttt. Let’s go to the cafeteria together!」

「Sorry, but I have something else planned. Maybe next time」

「When’s next time going to be?」

「I’m okay with any time. So long as you just tell me beforehand」

「But we met today, so now should be fine!」

Even though it was troublesome, I was cornered.

「Give up for today. This should be fine, right? Anyway, it’s not like you’re alone」

I implicitly hinted at his entourage while I said it, but he objected right away.

「I don’t wanna! Unless you go with me, I’ll die of loneliness!」

Is he trying to act like a rabbit? This rascal.

Even if he’s the cute type, nevertheless, is this behavior really acceptable for a man in his mid-teens? I wish he’d pay even a little attention to his honour as a man.

「You won’t die. End. Of. Discussion」

When I said this, leaving no option to talk back, Art puffed out his cheeks.

Ahh, if only Wolf or Shade was here! They would’ve been able to pin Art down by force or something, but with me alone, that’s impossible.

The plan to head to the designated place individually in order for us not to stand out has backfired.

Of course, in this situation, Art’s “look-only” watchdog was useless.

「Please listen to reason, Art」

When I tried asking him imploringly, Art’s expression changed slightly.

「…h~~mm. You must be doing something important」

「That’s right! Do you understand it now?」

「Well… fine. As long as you go with me to the cafeteria next time」

「I understand! See you, Art」

I walked away in great spirits.

Of course, I had wanted to run out, but I can’t recklessly run inside the school with the public’s eyes on me. But then again, it wouldn’t look well if the person responsible for securing the place came last.

I guess Art has finally exuded the self-awareness to be an upper-classman, huh? What optimistic things I’ve started to think about.

Eventually, I was first to arrive at the specified spot.

After a while, Lily showed up, and we both started setting up the things needed for lunch.

With the way we were, we never noticed the gaze of the light brown eye watching us intently.