Yuuichi in Classroom of the elite (Classroom of the elite x Tomodachi game)

Idol Girl

Third person pov:

Lunch time. Katagiri started to walk out of the classroom. Like usual, he was going to eat with Kushida. But, before he could, Horikita called out to him.

"Wait, Katagiri-kun, won't you have lunch with me? It's been a while since we ate together."

Our protagonist, with a confused look on his face, looked back at Horikita. Then, she glanced over at Kushida, she was getting dragged away by her friends. 'Oh well,' He thought. Might as well spend some time with his seatmate.

"Okay. Let's hurry up, the cafeteria fills up with people quickly."

Horikita hastily put her belongings in her bag, then started to walk with Katagiri. Once they were at the hallway, Katagiri asked her an interesting question.

"What do you think about the joining student council?"

"That is..."

"Ichinose is already in it. She could guide you through it."

"I do not know Ichinose-san personally, unlike you. Also, Katagiri-kun, it seems you only hang out with women. Are you trying to build a harem, you pervert?"

"Eh? You know I hang out with Sudou, Ike, and Yamauchi right? Let's say, hypothetically, I am building a harem. Wouldn't you be one of its members?"

"H-how absurd! As I thought, y-you're just a pervert!"

"Getting back on track, since you don't want Ichinose's help, how about I join with you together?"

"Why should we join the council?"

"Because I noticed, that the president, is somehow related to you."

"You noticed?!"

"Anyone with a brain would. You both look alike, have the same last name, and you seemed to act weird when he appeared on stage during the club fair."

"..."

Horikita naturally started to feel uncomfortable. She lowered her head down, and started sweating. She had also slowed her walk speed.

"Um.... Sorry, are you okay?" Katagiri also slowed his walk speed to match hers.

"Yes... I'm fine."

"That was a sensitive topic for you, huh? It may be none of my business, but, just know I'm not the type to spill secrets. Especially, if it concerns one of my friends."

"W-we're not-!"

"Do you trust me, Horikita? I know I trust you. No, I even look up to you. You're smart and even told me you practiced martial arts."

"T-though, as for you, Katagiri-kun. You're a nice person and work hard. I don't really get it, why do you still work even when you have lots of points?"

"Well... I'm probably like a deadweight to most of the class... So, I figured I should at least get everyone's approval by cleaning stuff. I feel totally useless otherwise. I know, it's selfish of me to only continue doing janitor work as validation, but, it's really the only thing I'm able to do at the moment."

"That's not true! You actively participate in my tutoring, and you learn really fast! A-and, your friends like being around you!"

"That so? Maybe, just maybe, I could catch up to you. If I consider myself your friend, I should at least be on the same level as you. Of course, I know it's just a dream of mine to stand beside you."

Katagiri had a sad smile on his face, looking down in self-loathing.

"..."

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