The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (WN) (Volume 5+)

118 - The Angel and Lunch

"Amane-kun, what about lunch?"

Once morning lessons ended, Mahiru went to Amane's seat with two bentos in her bag.

Amane wanted to eat with the usual gang, but he was hesitant, worried that he would cause them much trouble.

On a side note, while he had ate together with Kuju and Hiiragi, whom he was on speaking terms with recently, they refused to join him for lunch, for despite being single, they did not want to get caught in the crossfire. Tragically, Amane could not deny this, since he did mess up during the break.

"Hm. We'll eat together if Itsuki and the others are fine."

"You think we won't join you?"

Itsuki, Chitose and Kadowaki approached Amane and Mahiru with wallets in hand, giving wry smiles.

"Don't make us look like we're strangers. Just be normal."

"Itsuki..."

"To be honest, I think it's better for us to be around. Otherwise, you two will be too deadly without any brakes on."

"...I feel very conflicted."

Amane could understand Itsuki's explanation, given how careless he and Mahiru were on this day, but the reversal of roles really had him feeling conflicted.

Of course, Amane would not do what he did in the morning, but there was really a possibility that he or Mahiru could mess up. Itsuki's worry was warranted.

"Anyway, we'll be the same as before."

"I hope Mahirun will continue to attack and escalate things though~"

"People looking at them will be bothered. Look, you two are being so lovey-dovey...think about it."

"You too Kadowaki...?"

"My face's getting hot just looking at you two. Well, it's for the best that you two are happy though."

Amane could not say anything as the smile was completely magnanimous. "Well, just make sure to watch yourselves, otherwise other people are going to be hurt." Kadowaki quipped.

It was obvious, given Kuju and Hiiragi's reactions, so Amane nodded seriously.

"...We're going to the cafeteria, right? I don't have a bento. Got to buy from there."

"Alright."

"Let's go then~ what's for today's set meal special?"

"I remember it's fried chicken."

"Oh great. The fried chicken skin's there's coated thinly. it's nice."

Itsuki grinned away as he waved his wallet and left. Feeling grateful for him, Amane followed.

"...Amane-kun, this is your bento."

They occupied a table for five at the cafeteria, and once the others returned with their food, Mahiru took out a bento from her bag, and handed it to him.

After that, Mahiru took out her own bento box. Amane's share was a tad bigger than hers, and while he was not a big eater, a high school boy's appetite would be much more than a girl's, and Amane's could satiate his appetite.

"Oh, thanks."

"Mahirun's bento is great~"

"Not giving you anything."

"Miser~"

Chitose puffed her cheeks cutely, "Shall I exchange some with you?" once Mahiru suggested, the balloon on the face quickly subsided.