320 Can Only Wallow in Loneliness (1/2)
Mika fell silent for a long while. She couldn't make sense of her own feelings or just what she should do.
”I recommend that you discuss things with Yukari Asamiya,” Chiaki said, breaking the silence
”Asamiya-san...” Mika mumbled thoughtfully.
”I was intending to tell her about this as an apology for what I did to her before. But considering things more closely, it might be better for you to be the one to tell her.”
”Do you think that Asamiya-san will have any ideas?”
”I don't know; I have no clue how she will react. I just feel like she'll do something about it because she's not the type who can wait around and do nothing.” Chiaki paused for a moment. ”Since she's a weaker version of Seiji or perhaps even a female version of Seiji... I'm quite curious what she'll do after learning about this. In a way, this situation is actually quite interesting.”
Mika was rendered speechless.
”Anyways, go ahead and tell her about this. No matter how the discussion goes, just make sure to tell her about Seiji's date with President Yoruhana at the Winter Snow Festival.” Chiaki smiled. ”Also, although this might not be too much of a comfort, don't forget that Seiji promised his adopted sister Kagura-san that he wouldn't be getting a girlfriend any time soon.
”No matter what happens on the Winter Snow Festival date, it's certain that Seiji definitely won't get together with the president immediately after.”
”Yeah...” Mika felt slightly better.
”By the way, what will Kagura-san do after knowing about this? I'm quite curious about this as well.” Chiaki's voice suggested that she was enjoying the situation.
…
Kaede really did come over to play with Reo.
At first, the little girl was rather shy around the blonde teacher, but Kaede continued to treat her gently, and Reo quickly lost her shyness.
Kaede and Reo played games together, while Seiji and Shika sat nearby and observed them while sipping some tea.
The mature blonde lady and the green-haired loli playing together was a scene that made Seiji feel warm inside.
After they finished playing, Reo went to go take a shower, while Seiji poured some tea for Kaede.
”Harano-kun, what are your plans for the Winter Snow Festival?” the blonde teacher asked.
”I already agreed to accompany someone for the whole day,” Seiji replied. Shika, who was sipping tea next to him, looked sharply in his direction he said this.
”…Congratulations, Harano-kun.” Kaede's words seemed somewhat forced.
”Eh?” Seiji was surprised for a moment before he realized what she meant. ”No, no! I don't have that type of relationship with her.”
”It's not? Even though you're having a date with her on the Winter Snow Festival...”
”It's not a date,” Seiji replied. ”I think it's more similar to going out to have fun together with a classmate.”
”Er... maybe... probably,” Seiji answered in an uncertain voice.
”Who is it with, Brother?” Shika asked calmly.
”President Yoruhana,” Seiji answered honestly.
The black-haired girl was unreadable.
”President Yoruhana... the student council president, Natsuya Yoruhana!?” Kaede was astonished.
”Yeah.”
”...Congratulations, Harano-kun.”
”Why are you saying that?” Seiji asked.
”Because it's Natsuya Yoruhana,” the blonde teacher said, sighing.
Seiji could only grasp part of the meaning behind her words. Everyone fell silent for a moment.
”Juumonji-sensei, how are you intending to spend the Winter Snow Festival?” Seiji asked in return.
”Since the person I wanted to invite already has a date, I can only wallow in my loneliness,” Kaede said wistfully.
Seiji was rendered speechless.
”Just joking. I'll go visit home since I haven't returned there for quite some time.” Kaede smiled before looking towards Shika Kagura. ”Kagura-san, how about you? What are your plans for the Winter Snow Festival?”
The black-haired girl didn't reply. Her gaze was fixed on her adopted older brother.
Seiji started to feel a little insecure inside.