Only one day left until the release date!!
It goes on sale tomorrow!!
And then, at that moment, the classroom door swung open and Sanzenin-sensei stepped out.
“Principal, please be quiet!”
“Ah. S-sorry...”
Wait, why was Sanzenin-sensei there?
“Huh? Maaya-chan, why are you in the classroom?”
“Kurashiki-kun, that’s Sanzenin-sensei to you. There are supplementary lessons today. Look.”
I looked into the classroom. There, Hiyori was present.
“Yahhoo, everyone~”
“You say ‘yahhoo’ but... supplementary lessons even on a holiday? That’s tough.”
“Well, Hiyori isn’t very bright, after all~ But everyone looks so happy, I’m jealous~”
Perhaps she was considerably exhausted, as Hiyori slumped down onto her desk.
Seeing her going through such a hard time while we were just frolicking around made me feel a bit guilty... Ah.
“Then, couldn’t we take some photos of a classroom scene?”
“Oh! As expected of Sanada-kun, that’s a nice idea! Sanzenin-sensei will also participate, of course!”
“W-Wait, me too!? P-Please wait a moment, I only did my makeup half-heartedly today...! I-I’ll fix it right away, so please wait!”
Ah, she’s gone.
Well, it’s true that Sanzenin-sensei is incredibly beautiful, so she’d probably look great in photos.
I didn't think my casual suggestion would lead to this.
“Hey, hey! In that case, let’s rearrange the desks to look more like a photoshoot!”
“Okey-dokey~ I’ll help too~”
“I’ll do it as well. Mr. Photographer, please give us directions.”
Ryūya, Neika, and Rion moved the desks according to the photographer’s instructions.
If I have time to be idling around, I should help too.
Just as I was about to go over to everyone, Hiyori, who was next to me, spoke up, “Hey, Sana-tan.”
“By any chance, did you suggest that because Hiyori said she was jealous~?”
“No. I just thought it would make things more exciting.”
“...Nuhehe. You’re so kind~”
She poked my cheek with a soft smile and then headed over to the others.
Feeling slightly awkward, I looked away.
However, Riran, who was standing next to me, was also looking at me with a pleasant smile.
“W-What is it?”
“Nothing? I just thought that my Akito is kind after all.”
“I told you, it’s not like that.”
“I know, I know. Akito is just that kind of boy.”
She stroked my head like a mother would.
Becoming embarrassed, I reflexively brushed her hand away.
“Stop it. Not in a place like this.”
“Oh. So it’s okay if it’s just the two of us?”
“...Well.”
“I love the Akito who isn't honest, too.”
Shut up.
I turned my face away and scratched my cheek.
Then, at that moment—*Snap*.
“Eh?”
“Ah. S-sorry, it was such a nice scene that I just had to take it.”
The photographer showed us the photo.
...It certainly was a good photo.
Riran was smiling brightly, and I looked bashful.
It truly felt like a piece of high school life had been captured, and everyone let out voices of admiration.
“Ohh, you guys really look like a perfect match.”
“It completely feels like a space for just the two of them. What a powerful couple.”
“To think that Riran-chan could be this honest... I feel like my daughter has gone off to a far-off place.”
“Moo. Aren’t those two just too cute? No fair, that’s a foul!”
Everyone peeking in from the side said whatever they pleased.
Stop it, stop it, don’t look!
“Hmm... I’ve decided!”
“Principal. What have you decided?”
Riran questioned the Principal, who had suddenly raised his voice.
“This will be the cover of the pamphlet!”
“”Eh?!””
Even if you say it with the vibe of ‘I’ll make this our campsite.’
“I-Is it okay to just decide that on your own?”
“Umu, after all, I am the Principal!”
That’s an abuse of authority!
“Sanada-kun, think about it carefully. In the first place, the reason I asked you was because you and Kuonji-san are connected by the ‘Red Thread of Fate.’ There’s no problem with making you two the cover, right?”
“T-That might be true, but...”
“Now, now, isn’t it fine, Akito? We already became models for a promotion company anyway, it’s a bit late for that now.”
...True. Information about us has already been broadcast to the world... Yeah, I guess it’s too late to worry now.
“Haa... I understand.”
“I thought you’d say that! As expected of Sanada-kun! I like men who are understanding!”
“I don’t have a hobby of being liked by middle-aged men.”
“Hahahaha! I suppose that’s true!”
How should I put it, he’s a bold person.
He doesn’t waver; he has a strong core.
And right then, Sanzenin-sensei returned.
“S-Sorry to keep you waiting. ...Oh, did something happen?”
“No, no, I was just being shown a wonderful display of youth.”
“Is it Sanada-kun and Kuonji-san again?”
Hey, hold on. What do you mean by ‘again’?
“Now, everyone! Let’s finish this up quickly and have a wrap party! It’ll be my treat, of course! Though I’ve only prepared some juice and snacks! Hahahaha!”
“Are you serious!? Hyū~ as expected of the Principal! I’ll follow you for life!”
“Me too~!”
“Hiyori loves snacks~”
“You kids are so opportunistic! But opportunistic young people aren’t bad either! By all means, follow in the footsteps of your seniors!”
Correction. Rather than being bold, this person is the same type as Ryūya and Neika.
That’s probably why I can’t bring myself to hate him.