Fujiwara Chika chatted with Bocchi-chan, but no matter what she talked about, the other party answered stiffly like a wooden puppet.
Hiratsuka Shizuka: "This child, probably belongs to the borderline social anxiety group often mentioned online."
Fujiwara Chika turned her head. "What is that?"
Hiratsuka Shizuka glanced at Bocchi-chan. "In this society, social interaction is essential, but some people develop a sense of fear when coming into contact with strangers because they are afraid of social interaction."
Fujiwara Chika nodded as if she understood. "Then how should this problem of social anxiety be solved?"
"I don't know, maybe if you guys take her out to play often, she will get better."
Fujiwara Chika's eyes lit up: "Hey—Gotou-san, let's go mountain climbing after eating, and go to the seaside tomorrow!"
Bocchi-chan, who was completely inept at refusing others: "... Okay."
In the living room, Shirosaki Hana, who had nothing to do, suddenly jumped off the sofa.
"I want to go to the kitchen!"
Tsurumi Rumi: "But you can't cook, right? Be careful not to be more of a hindrance than a help."
Shirosaki Hana shook her head. "I'm not going to help. I plan to watch them learn how to cook, so when I grow up, I can cook for myself."
Tsurumi Rumi: "That's a good idea. I'll go with you."
The two little ones ran into the kitchen, while Uchiha Ryo looked at Hiratsuka Shizuka who was still sitting on the sofa.
"Does Hiratsuka-sensei not plan to learn cooking? I remember Sensei lives alone, right?"
"Heh, mere cooking, I can still do it, okay!"
Uchiha Ryo narrowed his eyes. "Cup noodles and instant meal packs don't count as cooking... Rice cooked in a rice cooker doesn't count either."
Hiratsuka Shizuka: "..."
"Stop nagging. Just talking about me, what about you guys!?"
Shirogane Miyuki: "Um, I can still cook. The bento I bring every day is prepared by myself. After all, the cafeteria at Shuchiin isn't cheap, haha."
Damn it! Could it be that she can't even compare to a boy's skills?
Shirogane Miyuki aside, it wouldn't be a problem for Uchiha Ryo to make a few dishes. As for Natsume Takashi, who has been relatively independent since childhood, he can still make simple dishes.
Ishigami Yu: "... Hiratsuka-sensei, you don't need to look at me like that. Although I am an otaku who likes playing games, sometimes when I miss meal times because of gaming, I can still fry rice or heat up dishes myself."
Hiratsuka Shizuka — Defeated
...
After lunch, Uchiha Ryo took the three males back to their villa. And the group of girls also divided into different small groups and stayed in the living room chatting.
Hiratsuka Shizuka, as a teacher, naturally took on the responsibility of taking care of the children. It just so happened that Tsurumi Rumi would transfer to Shuchiin next semester, so she could also learn about the Middle School Division from Hiratsuka Shizuka in advance.
Fujiwara Chika: "Kaguya, Kaguya! Are we not going to the seaside?"
Shinomiya Kaguya poured a cup of coffee from the kitchen. "Forget about today, but we can go up the mountain for a walk."
Mountain climbing? Fujiwara Chika turned her head and began to greet everyone.
"Everyone! After-meal walk, go back to your rooms to change clothes if you want to go mountain climbing together!"
Chitanda: "I want to go!" Then she turned her head and pulled up Yukinoshita sitting on the sofa.
"Yukino, let's go mountain climbing together!"
Yukinoshita, whose physical strength was not very good: "..." She didn't want to go, after all, she was a girl who liked quietness, but she didn't want to refuse Chitanda's kindness.
Hayasaka Ai: "Hai hai, count me in." Then she patted Bocchi-chan directly on the back.
"Hurry up, go back to pack things, we are getting ready to climb the mountain! I heard there is a waterfall halfway up the mountain to see."
Thus, Fujiwara Chika's team had expanded to six people.
"What about the others?"
Hiratsuka Shizuka: "I'm not going. I want to lie in the room blowing the air conditioner, drinking beer, and watching a movie by the way."
Fujiwara Chika: "Ugh, then what is the meaning of Hiratsuka-sensei coming on the trip?"
"Escaping work, I guess. After all, if I were still in Tokyo, there's no guarantee that the principal with his leaping thinking wouldn't organize some new activity..."
Shirogane Kei's expression was complicated. "Is this the world of working adults..."
Hayasaka Ai put her hand on Shirogane Kei's shoulder. "That's right. According to incomplete statistics, eighty percent of corporate slaves have no great ambitions. Their biggest dream is just to stay in their comfort zone without worrying about food and drink."
Fujiwara Chika turned her head. "Then does Kei-chan want to come?"
"I'll pass. Amakusa-senpai is still resting in the room. Besides, if Hiratsuka-sensei wants to drink, someone has to take care of Hana and Rumi here."
Although she was one of the three youngest, Shirogane Kei was one of the most mature in thought. Hayasaka Ai expressed that she was indeed a child from a poor family, truly sensible.
Putting on sun hats and simply applying sunscreen on their faces and arms, Fujiwara Chika led the six-person mountain climbing team out of the villa.
Shinomiya Kaguya: "Then let's set off. There are two mountain paths behind the villa. One is a straight ladder directly to the top. There is also a circular staircase where the scenery will be better, but it will also take more time."
Yukinoshita put her hand on her forehead, looking at the towering peak.
"We can just take the straight ladder to the top..."
Hayasaka Ai: "It's only us girls here. Should we ask the boys' side?"
Fujiwara Chika: "Good idea. Let's send someone to the boys' side to ask if they want to go mountain climbing together."
Who to send... Sharp-eyed Fujiwara Chika immediately discovered the socially anxious girl hiding behind Hayasaka Ai.
"Gotou-san, you go call Ryo-kun and the others!"
Bocchi-chan seemed to have received a huge fright. "Eh!!! I..."
Hayasaka Ai: "I believe you can do it, ganbatte."
Chitanda waved her hand. "We'll wait for you here~"
On the other side, Uchiha Ryo lay on the bed, blowing the cool breeze from the air conditioner, feeling that the fatigue from the short journey had been swept away.
However, the rooms in the villa were really big. Not to mention one room per person, even four people could probably fit.
Suddenly, the three boys including Shirogane pushed open Uchiha's room door.
Shirogane Miyuki: "Yah, suddenly living in such a big villa, I'm really not used to it. Feels a bit boring."
Ishigami Yu took out his phone: "So do you want to find something to do?"
Takashi: "Play games? My skills might not be very good..."
Shirogane Miyuki smiled. "That's quite a coincidence, I play average too. Anyway, let Uchiha and Ishigami carry us then."
Uchiha Ryo didn't speak but turned to look out the window.
"A few people came out from the girls' side. It doesn't look like they are going to the seaside... Mountain climbing?"
Eh? Bocchi-chan left the team. With Hayasaka there, she shouldn't be ostracized, right? And it seems she is coming towards us.
Uchiha Ryo: "How about going mountain climbing?"
Takashi nodded. "I agree with this."
Shirogane Miyuki chuckled lightly. "Mountain climbing? I have no objection. But I actually prefer going at night. After all, sitting on the mountaintop and looking up at the starry sky is also a superb view."
Ishigami Yu didn't speak. He was too lazy to go, but three out of four boys agreed, so he was embarrassed to stay behind and play games by himself.
However, just as they were also preparing to change into climbing clothes, a knock sounded on the villa door.
Uchiha Ryo and the other three came to the living room and saw Bocchi-chan standing nervously at the door.
"Is something wrong, Bocchi-chan?"
Uchiha Ryo asked knowingly. He had already guessed that Hayasaka and the others probably made Bocchi-chan the representative to invite the boys to go mountain climbing together.
"Um... that... uh... mountain..."
Shirogane Miyuki frowned, and that inherent student council president majesty (sleep-deprived look) activated.
Bocchi-chan was scared into taking a step back and hurriedly bowed ninety degrees. "I'm very sorry! Excuse me!"