After the school day was over, Origami garnered resolve to leave the office, as she thanked Tamae. Everyone went down to the lockers to go home, including Origami. Shido walked up to Kurumi.
"Tomorrow?" she asked.
"Yeah, I thought I'd show you around the city if you were free."
"So are you... asking me out on a date?"
"Y-You could say that. What do you say?"
"Of course! I'd be honoured."
"Then let's meet tomorrow at 10:30 in front of the Tengu Station ticket office."
She bowed.
"Certainly. I'll be looking forward to it!"
She proceeded to run off, as Shido thought back to today's lunch break and his positive expression broke.
"Kotori is right. Takamiya Mana killed Tokisaki Kurumi, so we don't yet understand why she's alive," said Reine.
"But as long as she is, we're going forward with the plan. You've got tomorrow off since it's the school's anniversary. Go ask Kurumi out on a data!" commanded Kotori.
"What?! Even knowing what happened?"
"It's because we know it happened. There's no guarantee she'll come back to life again."
"Tobiichi Origami should have already informed the AST that Tokisaki Kurumi is alive. Naturally, that includes Takamiya Mana."
"...Got it. I'll give it a go," responded Shido.
His mind wandered back to the present.
"I'll make Kurumi fall for me," he said out loud, as Origami stood behind him.
"What are you talking about?" she asked.
"N-Nothing!" responded Shido.
He backed against the locker, as Origami insisted.
"I'll ask you again. What were you talking about with Tokisaki Kurumi?"
"N-No... It was nothing, really."
"Answer me. This is extremely crucial."
"Sorry, Tohka's waiting for me! Catch you later!"
He got past Origami and ran out of there. For the first time, Origami expressed plain sadness on her face that he ignored her. She thought back to her encounter with Kurumi and grasped her neck.
"Shido..."
"Origami?" asked a familiar voice.
She turned around, and realised it was Sera.
"Sera? What are you doing here?"
"Ah, I was about to go with Shido. Did he go already?"
"Wait. I need to talk with you. It's extremely important. Don't go."
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DATE A LIVE: The Angel of Justice
Science FictionIn a world of evil, who will stand up to deliver justice and restore the balance? New chapter release every Mon-Wed-Fri! Journey with Shido Itsuka and your beloved characters once more, as new ones join him on his quest to gain the affection of Spir...