Classroom of the Elite Volume 7.5

Chapter 1.2: The Arrow Of Love

Karuizawa Kei POV

Part 2

I received such a consultation from Satou-san,and on the way back from the
cafe.The two of us, while chatting away, headed towards the dormitory.

"This morning it piled up quite a bit but it seems from tomorrow onwards, it
will be snowing even more".

Receiving such words from Satou-san, I looked around at the scenery surrounding me.

Even though it had started to melt slightly, there were still snow remnants scattered about. If this continues, it might even be snowing all year round.

Ahh---so it's snow. Speaking of which, it was about two years back. I pretended that some muddy snow was chocolate kakigori and stuffed it into my mouth. Nostalgically remembering those old memories, I recalled that.

For some reason, I felt that was something from a long time ago.

"I wonder what was so enjoyable about doing something like that".

"Ehh?".

"Sorry, sorry. I was just talking to myself. Sorry about that".

Perhaps it's because the events of yesterday happened, but I always end up
remembering that. And as I did, Satou-san's expression changed into a
slightly hard one. I had thought it was because I had been talking to myself,
but that didn't seem to be the case.

"The thing is, I wasn't able to say it earlier but there's one more thing I want
to ask you".

"You've already started? So, don't hesitate to consult me".

I struck my chest with a 'don' and answered her like that.

"Thank you, Karuizawa-san. Umm, well, I'm happy I got to go on a date.

but........".

Perhaps she's harboring some anxieties towards her important date, but
Satou-san continued.

"Truth is, this is the first date I've ever gone on in my life....so, I don't know
what I should do"

"You've never gone out with another boy before?".

Satou-san who looked embarrassed. Well, from the flow of our conversation,
I did have a feeling that was the case but........ I thought a modern, trendy girl like Satou-san would have done it earlier so that was surprising.

"I'm only telling this because it's you, Karuizawa-san, ok? Soon I'll be a 2nd
year high schooler and if I still haven't gone on a date, if I told anyone else I'd
definitely be made fun of. That I'm too slow. As expected, Karuizawa-san
thinks so too?".

"I-I guess so. You're a bit too slow. But doesn't it only mean that you haven't
found someone you really liked? It can also mean that you're treasuring
yourself".

"It makes me happy you'd say that".
While deceiving her like that, I followed up. Not to Satou-san but to myself.
"And you see? I think I'd be too nervous and won't be able to properly hold
things.

That's why including Karuizawa-san and Hirata-kun.......I was thinking if we could have a double date.To make sure things go well with me and Ayanokouji-kun, I want you to assist me!".