Resurgence of the Sekiryuutei

Chapter 8

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AT KUOH ACADEMY

It was now lunch time and Issei quickly headed out of his class to go find Kiba to talk about checking the forest. He was so focused on this that he forgot about Irina, who was a bit shocked and slightly saddened. Seeing his expression, she knew that something was on his mind, so she wouldn't get worked up about him leaving her for lunch. Letting out a sigh, she went to the tree that Issei usually liked to sit at.

Opening her bento box, she was surprised that the food was still warm and couldn't help but wonder what technology and possible magic that Issei used on these bento boxes. Taking a piece of chicken with some noodles and eating it, savoring the sauce-covered meat. She hummed in content, enjoying the food that Issei cooked. The heat also seemed to steam the vegetables that were with the dish, she felt at peace, but it was short lived.

Xenovia: Hey, Irina - calling out to her former partner.

Irina: Hmm? - with her chopsticks in her mouth as she ate another piece of chicken and looked at who called her.

Asia: Hello, Irina-san - as she and Xenovia came towards her with their own bentos, likely made by themselves or by Miki, though not likely, since the bento boxes were different from Irina's - may we sit with you?

Irina: I guess - after swallowing her food.

Xenovia: So you changed your hairstyle, no more pigtails, self-proclaimed angel - smirking at her teasing of Irina.

Irina: It's a lot easier putting my hair in a ponytail - frowning at Xenovia's tease, but would not give her the satisfaction of showing much of an interaction.

Asia: I guess, your hair is quite long, so it is understandable.

Xenovia: From the words of the kendo duo, people think you did it for Issei, have you two gone on your date yet?

Irina: No and why the sudden interest? - raising an eyebrow about them inquiring about her dating life.

Asia: No reason, but before you do, maybe you could come with us to the carnival this weekend.

Irina: Just us girls or are you bringing your boyfriends?

Xenovia: They'll be there, it's a group date, Daisuke has a friend that could be your date.

Irina: No thank you, but thanks for the consideration, I think I'll hang out with Ravel-chan and the others.

Xenovia: So you would rather hang with a pervert gawking at you?

Irina: What pervert? - she did not like where they were going with this.

Asia: Issei-san, I mean he is still one, it's why we broke up with him, he wasn't going to change.

Irina: Are you two that delusional?

Xenovia: What are you talking about?

Irina: Look around, do you hear anything?

There was a moment of silence as no one said anything.

Asia: Um, I don't hear anything, Irina-san.

Irina: Exactly, around this time, we would hear the kendo club screaming about people peeping on them, but they haven't for months. You clearly heard them talking about Issei-kun this morning, did it sound negative to you?

Xenovia: They could have found a new spot, they always do.

Irina: You're supposed to be running for student council president, surely, you have talked with Sona-san, has she talked about any complaints from Issei-kun and his friends?