Throughout the entire meal, Shikime Natsu didn't trigger a single CG, much to his disappointment. It seemed he wouldn't be joining the Church of Masumi after all.
"Hey, what's with that disappointed look you're giving me?"
Noticing Shikime Natsu's gaze, Kamuro Masumi felt extremely annoyed. Wasn't that stare just too rude?
"No, I was just spacing out."
Shikime Natsu brushed it off simply.
"So, is it time to go back to the classroom for self-introductions? But I really want to go back and sleep. As expected, once you're full, you just want to sleep."
Shikime Natsu yawned as a wave of drowsiness washed over him.
His appearance made Kamuro Masumi scowl. How could this guy be so unreliable?
"You were the one who decided on it. There are only twenty minutes left until the agreed-upon time."
Kamuro Masumi took out her phone and showed Shikime Natsu the message he had sent.
"Alright, alright, I get it. I didn't realize you were so looking forward to the self-introductions, Masumi."
Shikime Natsu revealed a suggestive smile.
"I am not!"
Kamuro Masumi was about to explode with anger. What on earth was this guy talking about?
Why did it always feel like their conversations weren't on the same wavelength? Of course, Miss Kamuro had absolutely no desire to be on the same wavelength as Shikime Natsu.
By the time the two returned to the classroom, quite a few people were already there.
"Ara, the two of you seem to be getting along quite well~"
Sakayanagi Arisu's gaze fell upon Shikime Natsu and Kamuro Masumi. They had arrived together at the opening ceremony as well. For their relationship to have progressed to this stage in such a short time...
"Of course. We're deskmates, after all. It's normal for us to have a good relationship."
Shikime Natsu nodded in agreement. He had no intention of hiding anything. As for Kamuro Masumi, she completely ignored what anyone else thought and walked straight back to her seat, putting on an air that warned everyone to stay away.
"Almost everyone is here, so let's start with the self-introductions. Since I proposed it, I'll go first. My name is Shikime Natsu. I like a lot of things, but my favorite is collecting photos. I don't like green peppers... I can't think of anything else for now. Alright, next."
Shikime Natsu's gaze fell on the first student by the door.
"Me? My name is Sanada. I don't have anything I particularly like. As for things I dislike... probably anything too risky."
This was a rather gentle boy with glasses. In terms of looks, he was top-tier in this class. If Shikime Natsu had to rate him, it would be an evaluation of "beneath me."
Next came Machida Kouji, Morishige Takurou... Kitou Hayato... Yamamura Miki... Morishita Ai... (As for Shiraishi Asuka and Nishikawa Ryouko, they're from the third-year arc, which the author hasn't read, so they're easy to write OOC. Thus, they won't be described in detail.)
Shikime Natsu took note of the very cute girls in his class, because only cute girls would be selected for a CG. Of course, that was just one of the conditions; not every cute girl would be chosen.
"Alright, let's dismiss for now. Hashimoto, Totsuka, I'll be counting on you two. Oh, and Hashimoto, you should pay attention to the number of upperclassmen. See if every class has forty people."
These few simple sentences really made Shikime Natsu seem like a true leader.
"Understood. Leave it to me."
Hashimoto Masayoshi smiled and agreed, a hint of joy flashing in his eyes. It seemed... his leader knew something again.
"If we can buy the school's rules from the upperclassmen at a low price and then sell them, we'll make a fortune!"
Totsuka Yahiko was all smiles, as if he could already see that future. Even if they split it evenly, it would improve his life, not to mention he could still get one hundred thousand points next month just by acting as a proper student.
"I'm counting on you, Totsuka. Once you find a suitable target, leave the rest to me."
Shikime Natsu nodded. He felt it would be quite worrying to let Totsuka Yahiko handle the negotiations directly.
"No problem!"
Totsuka Yahiko agreed immediately. This was his first mission; he absolutely could not mess it up.
After the self-introductions ended, the students left, some in groups and some alone. After all, there was nothing left for them to do, and... they had just arrived at this school and wanted to look around.
"I'm looking forward to a good result."
Sakayanagi Arisu let out a soft chuckle, her purple eyes staring straight at Shikime Natsu. From her gaze, Shikime Natsu couldn't figure out what kind of person Sakayanagi Arisu was. Of course, his cheat ability had already made a judgment: a smug brat.
Based on their interactions so far, Sakayanagi Arisu was acting quite normal. At least in Shikime Natsu's eyes, she was just a slightly clever girl, nothing more.
"Indeed."
Shikime Natsu agreed in a perfunctory manner.
"Well then... excuse me, I'll be taking my leave."
Sakayanagi Arisu left, leaning on her cane.
"I'm going to the convenience store to buy some daily necessities. Want to come along?"
In the blink of an eye, only he and Kamuro Masumi were left in the classroom. Shikime Natsu took the opportunity to ask.
"No thanks, I'm going back."
Kamuro Masumi refused directly without a moment's hesitation. Too many things had happened today, and she needed to sort out her thoughts.
"Alright then, what a shame. I hope I can go to the convenience store with you next time, Masumi."
Shikime Natsu had a look of regret on his face, but the corner of his mouth was curled into a smile. Hmm... that's really annoying.
"There won't be a next time!"
Her refusal was just as crisp as before.
However, after grabbing her school bag, Kamuro Masumi didn't rush to leave. Instead, she paused for a moment, seemingly waiting for Shikime Natsu.
"Are you waiting for me?"
Shikime Natsu looked with amusement at the somewhat awkward Kamuro Masumi standing to the side.
"I just feel sorry for you. The way to the dorms and the convenience store is the same for a stretch."
Kamuro Masumi averted her gaze and explained.
"Okay, thanks a lot then."
Shikime Natsu walked over to Kamuro Masumi's side with a grateful expression, which made her feel a slight urge to punch him.
"Aren't you going to grab your things?"
Kamuro Masumi looked at Shikime Natsu's empty hands and couldn't help but remind him.
"No, I don't need to. I'll just leave my bag here. There's nothing in it anyway."
Shikime Natsu shook his head, and the two walked out, one after the other.
When they reached the convenience store, Kamuro Masumi really didn't wait for Shikime Natsu and left on her own.
In a way, you could say she was true to her word.
He didn't pay any mind to Kamuro Masumi, because Shikime Natsu really did need to buy daily necessities.
"I was wondering why I felt a chill the moment I walked into the convenience store. Turns out I ran into a perv—I mean, Horikita."
Shikime Natsu was about to subconsciously say the word 'pervert', but he swallowed it back under Horikita Suzune's predatory gaze.
"That cold joke isn't funny at all!"
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