The Ginkgo Festival isn't just limited to the school building; there are also activities in the club building, the courtyard, and the schoolyard.
In the schoolyard especially, stalls were lined up, and many students were gathered there.
However, that didn't mean the activities inside the school building were quiet.
"Welcome! A party of two? This way, please."
"Thank you for waiting. Here is your hojicha."
"That will be 320 yen. Thank you very much!"
Class 1-5's Japanese-style Cafe was also quite popular.
It was the only place with a Japanese theme, and the overall visual level of the staff was quite high.
Naturally, many boys came, but there were a significant number of girls too.
And the center of their attention was, of course, these three.
"Thank you for waiting. Here is your matcha latte."
"I am very sorry. Photography is strictly prohibited here."
"Heeey, how about a pose like this?"
"Hiyori! I told you photos aren't allowed!"
It was Riran, Rio, and Hiyori.
The Dracula makeup on Riran and Rio worked perfectly, making them look like mysterious, handsome men. Thanks to that, their popularity among the female students was skyrocketing.
Hiyori, with her gyaru looks combined with the bandages of her mummy cosplay, seemed to trigger a protective instinct in the male students, as she was being called over constantly.
Hmm, as expected of those three.
"Um, excuse me~"
"Ah, yes."
When I went over to where I was called, I found three female students.
They were probably upperclassmen. Since they were wearing evil spirit costumes, I couldn't tell their exact grade.
"Thank you for waiting. Your order is—"
"Kyaa! It really is Sanada-kun!"
"I saw your photo in the wedding advertisement! It was so good!"
Eh. Eh, eh...? What? The pressure from them is incredibly strong.
"Um, your order..."
"The dog ears are so cute! Hey, hey, is that a dog cosplay?"
"Dummy, it's obviously a werewolf."
"Um, can we take a photo with you!?"
"W-We don't offer that kind of service here...!"
The three female students started complaining with "Ehhh" and "Boo-boo."
They say when three women gather it's noisy, and they really were noisy.
Hmm, what should I do? I'm currently serving customers, so I can't exactly use harsh words.
In a situation like this, Hiyori would probably handle it well. What do I do?
I tried to brush off their words with a strained smile.
But since they were starting to bother the other customers, I decided to be a bit firmer—
"Excuse me, customers."
"Oh...?"
A familiar voice came from behind me, and a hand was placed on the back of my neck.
This sweet voice and citrus scent. It's definitely Riran.
In the next moment.
"Agh."
Riran bit into my neck.
"Hyah...!?"
An odd sound escaped my throat involuntarily.
But please understand how I felt.
The classroom also buzzed slightly. It didn't hurt. Because it was a light nibble, I actually found myself feeling a bit of pleasure.
Riran finally pulled her mouth away, licked her lips, and glared at the three female students.
"I am very sorry, customers. But this one is my vassal. ...If you tease him too much, I might have to turn you into my vassals as well, you know?"
"""Ah... sorry..."""
Dracula Riran gave them a handsome smile.
The group of three female students was instantly charmed.
If this were a game, I could almost see those words appearing on the screen.
My arm was pulled by Riran, and I was dragged toward the backroom.
Immediately after, a thunderous round of applause erupted in the classroom.
It ended up feeling like a little planned event.
There, Ryūya and Neika, who were working in the back, approached us.
"What happened? What's going on?"
"Things are really heating up out there. Nice."
"Kurashiki, Neika. Get back to your posts."
""Eh?""
"I have something to discuss one-on-one with this cheater here."
""Ah, okay.""
Hey, wait, don't just disappear behind the curtain immediately! Save me!
"Akito, sit."
"R-Riran. Calm down? Let's settle down and talk first..."
"Sit."
"Yes."
It's no use. The atmosphere is not one for discussion. As I sat in seiza on the floor, Riran looked down at me with her arms crossed.
"Defendant, Sanada Akito. Do you have any last words?"
"I don't even get a chance to defend myself!?"
"I have no words to waste on a cheater."
"I wasn't cheating, though."
"It was cheating. You were grinning while being approached by those three girls...!"
Oh, this is bad. Her eyes are starting to get teary.
"In times like that, you have to turn them down firmly! You can't just stand there grinning like you're troubled! The only one Akito is allowed to grin at is me!"
"A-Ah... I'm sorry...?"
"No, I won't forgive you."
So you won't forgive me, huh.
Riran turned her back to me, sat down on my legs while I was in seiza, and leaned her weight against my back.
"Riran-san? What is this?"
"It's torture."
"Huh?"
"It's not a 'stone-holding' torture, it's a 'Riran-holding' torture. This torture will continue until your legs go numb and you can't move."
"...Well, that's certainly a cruel torture."
"Right? Now, my vassal. Hug me from behind."
"Yes, yes."
Honestly, she should just say she wants to be spoiled.
When I hugged Riran from behind, she let out a satisfied sigh.
Really, this girl is something else...
"People in the backroom~ Since the lovey-dovey couple has abandoned their jobs, someone please come help out~"
"Rira-tan looks so happy~"
Ah, I forgot about work.