When I arrived at the classroom, it was the usual bustle inside.
Talking about yesterday's drama.
About new cosmetics.
About not being able to beat a boss in a game.
The usual daily life. The usual scenery. But...
“Oh? Rila, you're here.”
“It's true. She looks well, your wife.”
“I told you, she's not my wife!”
But... she's definitely gotten better. A complete change from yesterday, she was talking to Ryuguuin with a smile.
“I'm glad you're better, though. I was worried.”
“Thanks. Sorry for making you worry.”
“Fufu, it's fine. More importantly... did anything happen yesterday? Like something good, or something special?”
That Ryuguuin, she’s asking because she knows. Moreover, waiting until she confirmed I entered the classroom before asking... she has a bad personality.
However, Kuonji gave a wry smile.
“Yesterday I really slept all day, so I don't remember anything.”
“...You really don't remember anything? Sanada-kun should have brought you the handouts, though.”
“Is that so? Sorry, but I have absolutely no memory of it. I was sleeping like a log...”
“Hmm.”
Hey, Ryuguuin. What's with that 'how boring' face? Neika swung her sleeves around and ran over to Kuonji.
“Rila-! Good mornin'. Did you get better?”
“Ah, Neika. Good morning. I'm still a bit sluggish, but I'm okay now.”
“I see, I see. Man, since Rila was absent, Akky lost all his energy. I'm glad you're here.”
“Is that so?”
Hey, Neika. What kind of nonsense are you saying? It's not like I lost my energy. I was just worried.
“Hmm... Heh, so that's how it is...”
Kuonji's voice bounced slightly. Her cheeks also turned slightly vermilion, and she loosened her cheeks happily. When she reacts like that, I feel embarrassed too...
...I can't just stand here dazed forever... Let's go.
Steeling my resolve, I headed to my seat, and Kuonji turned around, seemingly noticing me.
“...!”
“...Yo.”
“Ah, yeah. Good morning... I heard you delivered the handouts yesterday? Thanks.”
“It was nothing. I just brought them because Sanzenin-sensei told me to.”
Phew. It seems she really doesn't remember yesterday. She seemed to think it was a dream herself, so it's all good.
“Oh my. Riran-chan, your ears are bright red.”
“It's true~. Even your cheeks are turning red, it's so cute~”
“Eh!? T-this is, you know. It's just that I haven't fully recovered from the cold yet...!”
...Wait, she doesn't remember, right? She really thinks it was a dream? If she found out that wasn't a dream but reality, both I and Kuonji would be too embarrassed to keep living.
Whether from fever or shame, Kuonji hurriedly put on a mask as if to hide her reddened face.
“Is that so? If it gets tough, tell Sanada-kun.”
“Yeah, yeah. Akky will definitely accompany you to the infirmary.”
“Hey, don't just decide things on your own.”
Usually, there's a health committee member for that.
“T-that's right. Besides, I'm almost cured. There's no problem even if I don't go to the infirmary.”
“...Riran-chan. Lend me your ear.”
“Eh. W-what is it...”
Ryuguuin was whispering something into Kuonji's ear. I couldn't hear the content at all, but... yeah, I have nothing but a bad feeling. I hope she's not putting some strange ideas into her head.
“Mumble mumble, mumble mumble mumble.”
“Eh, that's... h-huuh...!”
“Whisper whisper, whisper whisper whisper.”
“T-t-t-t-that kind of thing...!”
“Psst psst psst.”
“Auh...”
*Pshhhhhhh*. Steam was literally coming out of her head.
“Oh dear, this is bad. Look, Sanada-kun. Riran-chan has a fever, so please take her to the infirmary.”
“You're doing this on purpose, aren't you...”
“I wonder what you're talking about? I have no idea.”
Don't say that with such a great smile. Looking around, the health committee member hasn't arrived at school yet. I think Ryuguuin or Neika should take her, but these guys are definitely planning to push it onto me.
Which means... I'm the only one, huh?
“Sigh... come on, Kuonji. Let's go.”
“I-I can't...! Y-y-y-you're planning to do something lewd, aren't you...!”
“Are you an idiot? I wouldn't do that to someone who just recovered.”
“Eh? Sanada-kun, were you planning to do it if Riran-chan wasn't just recovering?”
“It's a figure of speech!”
Damn it, is there no escape for me...!
I pulled Kuonji's arm to make her stand up. Just like yesterday, it seems there's no problem touching her through clothes. Just like this, being careful not to let our skin touch...
“Akky, give her a princess carry~”
“That's right, Akito. Show her your manliness.”
“Sanada-kun, leave the photography to me.”
“Shut up!”