"As I thought, I guess that means Ichinose-san has given up on getting to Class A?"
December, after the end of the School Trip. The final Special Test of the second semester, the Cooperative Written Test is announced.
In this test, everyone takes tu...
It was Sunday, the day after the discussion with Kanzaki and the others, and after experiencing a little friction with Kei.
It was time to meet Ichinose, whom I had promised to meet with the previous day.
I went down to the lobby a bit early, but didn't see Ichinose in the area.
I thought there was a possibility of bumping into her by chance, but that didn't seem to be the case.
I turned around and looked at the elevator, but it didn't seem to be moving either.
"I guess Kei wouldn't follow me after all."
If Kei was concerned about my meeting with Ichinose, she might have done something like that.
No, it's premature to assume that she won't do anything yet.
There's a possibility that she's already on her way, or that she's even there ahead of me.
Or, she might boldly walk in during my meeting with Ichinose.
Analyzing her past behaviour, the probability of that cannot be reduced to zero.
If that happens, I'll just have to stand my ground, but...
From the way she looked yesterday, I don't think she'll take any reckless actions.
It takes a certain amount of courage to stand up and look at something you don't want to see.
I left the dormitory.
The sky is clear right now, but unfortunately, it's predicted that it will rain in the afternoon, so I brought an umbrella.
I wonder how Ichinose felt this morning.
What does she wish for, what does she want?
It's clear that there's more than one thing.
To be an excellent leader, to win in love, to be psychologically strong.
It would take both hands to count her desires.
The night of the school trip alone didn't bring about any concrete change in our relationship.
I had no way of knowing what the unstable Ichinose was thinking without meeting with her in person.
When I arrived there a little before the appointed time while thinking about what's ahead, Ichinose was already waiting for me with an umbrella behind her.
She noticed me before I called out to her, and slowly waved.
"G-good morning, Ayanokoji-kun."
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I don't feel a heavy atmosphere.
If anything, there is a fresh and innocent sense of tension.
Unlike the surprise visit that night, Ichinose has prepared herself for the public.
