Finally, Daisuke Kosaka sent these delinquents to the psychiatry department for examination... To avoid being committed, the five could only claim they had been talking nonsense earlier. They were then severely scolded by Kosaka for lying to a detective. Afterwards, the five were detained to receive an education from the police for a period of time. It seemed they wouldn't be causing trouble anytime soon.
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Returning to Asagi...
"Miss Sanshokuin, do you attend Suimei University of Art High School?" he couldn't help but ask curiously as they walked.
"No, but why do you ask? Do you attend that school?" Sumireko Sanshokuin tilted her head, showing an interested expression.
"No, I attend Soubu High School. Classes start in a few days. The delivery company said they couldn't make the delivery temporarily, so I had to pick up my custom uniform in person." "As for why I asked...well, you said you live near Sakura Dormitory. Suimei University of the Arts is so close; living here must be convenient for commuting. So I thought you might go there."
Sumireko Sanshokuin then noticed the uniform bag he was carrying, which looked familiar. She smiled and said, "I also attend Soubu High School."
"Huh? No way. Soubu High School is still quite far from here. Are you sure it's such a coincidence that we both go to Soubu?"
"I'm sure. And it really is a coincidence." The girl looked at him seriously and even playfully winked to show her sincerity. Unfortunately, her thick glasses reflected the sunlight. Not only did Asagi not perceive the sincerity in her large eyes, but he was also slightly dazzled by the glare.
"Alright, that's truly too coincidental." "Sakura Dormitory is just ahead.Which house nearby do you live in?"
"To the left of Sakura Dormitory, a few hundred meters away."
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After seeing Sumireko Sanshokuin to her home, Asagi returned to Sakura Dormitory. As soon as he entered, he saw Sorata Kanda sneaking around with a box.
"Kanda, what are you up to? Being so sneaky?"
"Ah!" The boy was startled by his sudden voice. Seeing it was him, he immediately said unhappily, "Oh, it's you, Asagi. You scared me." "Actually,I didn't do anything, I just... ran into some abandoned kittens again."
Asagi was stunned. Only then did he notice the few kittens mewling in the cardboard box. He couldn't help but sigh, rubbing his forehead.
"Kanda, didn't you say you wanted to find suitable homes for the stray cats as soon as possible so you could return to the main school dormitory?" "If you keep this up,you'll always be picking up more cats than you send away. Our Sakura Dormitory might have to be renamed Cat Dormitory."
Sorata Kanda's cheeks flushed from the teasing, and he retorted stubbornly, "What can I do? I just can't ignore innocent little lives. I really don't know who is so cruel as to abandon kittens on the roadside."
Asagi smiled and shook his head, offering a new perspective. "You know, is it possible that the cats you sent away before got pregnant again and remembered you as a good owner?" "So the mother cats deliberately carried a cardboard box,put their kittens inside, and intentionally placed it on your usual route... waiting for you to find and raise their children?"
Sorata Kanda's face turned pale. "How is that possible? Are cats really that smart?" "Cats really are that smart.It shows you are very famous in the local cat community. If they have kittens, they just bring them to you to raise."
Sorata Kanda immediately grew anxious. "How can that be? If this continues, I'll never finish rehoming them! I'll just keep finding more! How will I ever get to leave Sakura Dormitory?!"
Sorata Kanda's biggest reason for wanting to leave Sakura Dormitory was his own perceived ordinariness. Jin Mitaka, Misaki Kamiigusa, and Ryunosuke Akasaka were all geniuses, which is why they lived here—Sakura Dormitory was also known as a gathering place for eccentrics. Sorata felt out of place and criticized for it.
Seeing Sorata Kanda looking troubled, Asagi waved his hand indifferently. "That's up to you. Either you send the cats to a shelter or a pet store, or you open a pet store yourself." "In any case,I don't object to you rescuing cats, but you must pay attention to hygiene. You can't let cat fur get everywhere, as that will increase Sayu's workload."
Sayu Ogiwara was now his hired administrative assistant. She was called an assistant, but in reality, she just did the housework.
Sorata Kanda nodded quickly, promising, "I understand! I'll watch the cats and not let them run around spreading fur everywhere."
Asagi nodded in satisfaction and walked towards his room. He didn't actually object to Sakura Dormitory having some cats. After all, a certain Miss Yukinoshita from the powerful Yukinoshita family, who also attended Soubu High School, was a known cat lover. Keeping cats here might become an opportunity to get to know her.
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As soon as Asagi entered his room, he saw Sayu Ogiwara wearing an apron and mopping the floor. The girl had her hair tied in a ponytail, and her cheeks were slightly damp with sweat. It seemed she had been diligently cleaning while he was away.
Seeing him return, she immediately put down her tools and gave him a sweet smile. "Welcome back, Asagi-kun. Dinner is ready, and I've drawn a hot bath for you." "Please tell me,would you like to bathe first, eat first, or perhaps... me?" The girl tilted her head, tapping a finger on the corner of her mouth, feigning innocence as she looked at him with watery eyes. Her gaze, however, was full of mischievous amusement.
Asagi walked over with a straight face and lightly tapped her forehead. "Where did you learn that from?"
"Hehe, when I was tidying the room, I found this under the bed. I saw it written there, saying that acting like this would make boys happy." Sayu Ogiwara chuckled shyly, then, as if presenting a treasure, pulled out a cardboard box from beside her.
Asagi looked inside and couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth. It was filled with suggestive manga, their covers featuring bikini-clad women.
"These must be 'gifts' left by a previous occupant for the younger students. Ahem, Sayu, you can't look at these. Confiscated!"
"Eh? Why?" Sayu Ogiwara tugged at his sleeve pitifully, unable to resist whining, "I thought they looked quite interesting."
"No means no. These things will corrupt you!" Asagi's expression brooked no argument.
Sayu Ogiwara puffed out her cheeks and pouted in displeasure. "Aren't you afraid of corrupting yourself? Asagi-kun, you must be planning to hide and read them yourself, since they're 'gifts for the younger students'." Asagi also fell into the category of a younger student.
"Ahem, am I that kind of person? And with you here, do I need to read these kinds of books to... satisfy myself?" He said this very directly.
Sayu Ogiwara's face instantly turned bright red, the blush spreading to her ears. Her whole body seemed to heat up like a boiled shrimp. Steam might as well have been rising from her head. It seemed that although she pretended to be bold, she was actually quite innocent at heart.
That made sense. That first night, and last night, it was Asagi who had taught her all those 'shameful' things. So he was the real corrupting influence.
Seeing her eyes dart away, her head lowered, looking utterly conflicted and embarrassed, Asagi's lips curved into a smile. "Didn't you say dinner was ready?This is famous soy-braised pork I bought specifically for you to try." "You have to queue to buy it;they have limited supply." "Go heat it up."One could only say the shop owner understood scarcity marketing. He had queued for a long time, and in the end, there was only a little left.
"Okay." Sayu Ogiwara took the box and quickly left.
He called after her, "Remember to come to my room tonight. I have something to give you."
Sayu Ogiwara subconsciously quickened her steps, her cheeks burning. Going to his room at night... besides doing... that... what else could it be? However,she didn't object. Instead, she felt a little expectant. While Asagi was away, she had skimmed through a few of those manga books...
After heating up the soy-braised pork, Sayu Ogiwara took a deep breath, showing an intoxicated expression. "What a rich aroma! No wonder you had to queue for it!"
"Right? Hurry up and try it. I bought it especially for you." These words made Sayu Ogiwara's eyes redden slightly.