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"Since Takuma-kun is free, how about we have dinner together?"
Asagumo Chihaya suddenly suggested with a smile, "My parents have to work overtime today and don't have time to prepare dinner for me. If you don't mind, shall we find a family restaurant together?"
"I, I don't think there's dinner prepared at my house either!"
Yuigahama Yui hesitated for a moment, then raised her hand and shouted to the two of them: "Let's go eat together!"
"Of course, no problem."
Asagumo Chihaya's smile didn't change at all, but her gaze towards Yuigahama Yui held a little more… well, affection?
"Hmm, it's not impossible…"
Asakura, who wasn't in a hurry, stroked his chin. In his impression, STARRY seemed to be open quite late, so even if they went after dinner, it should be fine: "Which family restaurant should we go to~"
As they chatted, the three of them instinctively looked at Yukinoshita Yukino in unison.
"I don't live with my family."
Yukino felt a bit uncomfortable under their gaze: "But I can cook for myself."
"At this point, is Yukino really going to abandon us, her companions, and run away alone?!"
Yuigahama Yui's survival instinct inexplicably surged, and she said, pulling Yukino's hand, on the verge of tears.
"Strictly speaking, Yukinoshita is from the Service Club, while we are members of the Chiba Magic Society."
Asagumo Chihaya said with a smile, "We are not companions."
Yukinoshita Yukino, who had been trying to pull her arm out of Yuigahama Yui's embrace, stopped her movements upon hearing this.
"It is quite unwise to define companionship based on identity."
"Is that so? Then, does Yukinoshita want to redefine the meaning of companion?"
Asagumo Chihaya's eyes were pure, as if filled with a thirst for knowledge.
Because of her appearance, when she said such things, she often gave people a very sincere feeling. If you didn't listen carefully, you wouldn't feel the sarcastic component at all.
"Not redefined. What is called a companion was originally not the situation you described."
Yukinoshita Yukino earnestly argued.
"Yukinoshita, with such a profound understanding of companions, must have many companions."
Asagumo Chihaya exclaimed sincerely.
"…"
Yukinoshita Yukino, completely silent.
"It's okay, I'm Yukino's companion!"
Yuigahama Yui quickly shook her arm and comforted her: "Don't be so sad, cheer up~"
"I'm not sad at all."
Yukinoshita Yukino retorted stubbornly
"Oh? Is Yukinoshita going to redefine 'frustration' again?"
Asagumo Chihaya continued to ask in a very pure tone.
"I am merely stating a fact."
Yukinoshita Yukino glared at her. At this moment, the girl was absolutely certain that she and this person were completely incompatible.
"This isn't a courtroom, and facts aren't stated. I think facts seen with one's own eyes are more real."
Asagumo Chihaya said cheerfully, "What do you think, Yukinoshita?"
"Seeing is not necessarily believing. There are too many things in the world that can deceive the eyes, so the Service Club has always adhered to the principle of 'no investigation, no right to speak'."
Yukinoshita Yukino retorted, "To arbitrarily conclude something just by looking at it is truly too superficial."
"Indeed, it's too superficial for someone to arbitrarily conclude something just by looking at it without investigation. This kind of behavior isn't just superficial, it's excessive arrogance~"
"You are changing the concept."
"Oh, shouldn't such an accusation come with specific evidence? Or does Yukinoshita prefer a presumption of guilt? That goes against the Service Club's principle of 'no investigation, no right to speak'."
"Sharp-tongued, but in reality, aren't you just taking out your anger on me because things didn't go according to your plan? Asagumo-san, is your desire for control really that strong? Wouldn't it be too heavy for the person you have expectations of?"
"I can't pretend I didn't hear that…"
The atmosphere between the two gradually grew hostile.
"Ah, wah, wah…"
Yuigahama Yui hurriedly found Asakura and said, "Takuma-kun, say something quickly…"
Only then did Asakura speak as if waking from a dream.
"Is Wagnaria okay to eat at?"
"Is this the time to be talking about that?! Your reaction time is way too slow!"
Yuigahama Yui loudly complained.
"Don't worry, arguing is synonymous with good relationships."
Asakura said, "Look, don't Naruto and Sasuke always argue?"
"No, no, no, that's completely different!"
"Anyway, just trust Naruto and Sasuke."
Asakura said seriously.
"They've already been defeated in Boruto! Do something to stop this quickly, or I feel things might get bad."
The girl said nervously.
Asakura glanced at Yukinoshita Yukino and Asagumo Chihaya, feeling that the atmosphere between them did seem a bit strange.
So he lightly clapped his hands.
A large chocolate bar, as big as a door, suddenly appeared between the girls who were staring at each other, blocking their line of sight and making them instinctively look at Asakura, who had just clapped.
"Alright, that's enough. I'm tired of your long speeches. It's not that I'm targeting anyone, but if you want to lecture me, win against me in academics first!"
Asakura then forcefully said, "Now I'm going to Wagnaria for dinner. Who's in favor and who's against?"
"I am naturally in favor."
Asagumo Chihaya's face returned to its usual warm, sunny smile, and she said loudly.
"I…"
Yukinoshita Yukino had wanted to say she wouldn't join, but seeing Yuigahama Yui watching her with teary eyes like a golden retriever, she finally sighed, "Alright, if it's just dinner…"
"Yay!"
Yuigahama Yui happily pounced over, almost hanging entirely on Yukinoshita Yukino. The latter's face showed a weary expression, but she didn't push her away; instead, the corners of her mouth subtly curved upward.
"Apologies, I was a bit out of line."
Asagumo Chihaya then walked around the chocolate bar and came to Asakura's side, saying.
"It's fine, this strong side of Chihaya feels quite fresh too."
Asakura, however, didn't mind it at all.
"Just to confirm… Takuma-kun isn't an M, is he?"
"Huh?"
Asakura felt he had heard something dangerous.
"No, nothing."
The girl looked at the scenery as if nothing had happened.
After everyone had packed up their things, they collectively avoided the security guards' gaze and left the school.
Originally, Asakura had planned to find a secluded corner to summon his magical classic car, as he had accumulated a lot of magic from Hitori the day before, so driving a car was no big deal.
However, not long after they left the school, a black sedan stopped in front of them.
The car door opened, and a vibrant, pretty woman stepped out from the back seat.
"Yukino, I've been looking for you for ages. Staying out so late is a bit too much, you know."
Yukinoshita Haruno said with a radiant smile.
Yet, there was no hint of a smile in her eyes.
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