The next morning, Shikime Natsu got up, washed up quickly, and prepared to take the elevator downstairs.
Today was the first official day of classes, so being late was absolutely not an option.
"Good morning, Shikime-kun."
When the elevator doors opened, a very familiar figure came into view: Kushida Kikyou from Class 1-D.
He had only met her once yesterday, in passing.
"Good morning, Kushida."
Shikime Natsu smiled and nodded, then stepped into the elevator.
"What a coincidence. It's just a shame we're not in the same class. Oh, right, let's exchange contact info, can we?"
As Kushida Kikyou spoke, she seemed to remember something. She quickly took a phone out of her bag and waved it at Shikime Natsu.
"Of course, no problem."
Shikime Natsu nodded and exchanged contact information with Kushida Kikyou. If he wanted to contact Class D, relying solely on Ayanokouji Kiyotaka and Horikita Suzune was definitely not going to work. In fact, if he chose to rely on those two, he would certainly fail.
Those two were especially bad at socializing. One was just not good at it, and the other outright refused.
"By the way, yesterday... a friend of mine saw you having coffee with Horikita-san from our class. Are you two... dating?"
Kushida Kikyou pressed her hands together, asking with a look of embarrassment, but the expression on her face was more like that of someone gossiping.
"No, that's not it. Horikita just helped me with something, so I treated her to coffee to thank her."
Shikime Natsu let out a light laugh. Hmm... giving him money counted as helping him, and he did treat her to coffee, so there was no problem with that statement.
It was impossible to sit and have coffee with Horikita Suzune without being noticed. After all, Shikime Natsu wasn't yet at the point where it was fine as long as the content of the conversation wasn't discovered. Confirming that was simple, because the spot where Shikime Natsu was sitting had a clear view of anyone who got close.
At the very least, based on Shikime Natsu's hearing, he believed that the people in that area couldn't hear his conversation with Horikita Suzune. Of course, if they really could, then Shikime Natsu would have to praise them for their excellent hearing.
"Oh, so that's what it was. Do you have Horikita-san's contact info? I've been wanting to be friends with her, but she just ignores me."
Kushida Kikyou put on a very regretful expression, but Shikime Natsu could clearly see the 'fakeness' in it. Of course, being ignored was true, but wanting to be friends was a lie.
It seems this little angel is no ordinary person.
"I have it, but... for something like contact info, I think it would be better if you asked for it yourself, Kushida."
Shikime Natsu spoke, which was equivalent to a refusal. This girl also seemed like a lot of trouble, and she was very good at putting on a facade. The 'fakeness' on her was practically overflowing.
How on earth did Horikita Suzune offend Kushida Kikyou?
But upon thinking about Horikita Suzune's personality, for some reason, Shikime Natsu suddenly felt a sense of dawning realization.
"You're right... so... could I trouble you to help me arrange a meeting with Horikita-san?"
Kushida Kikyou looked at Shikime Natsu pitifully. It was a look that would be really hard for any guy to refuse. Especially when she said it, she moved closer to Shikime Natsu. Her rather exaggerated chest was almost pressing against him, and the faint scent of body wash wafting from her was enough to make one want to take a deeper breath.
"Just so you know, there's a very high chance you'll be rejected."
Shikime Natsu spoke. He had almost forgotten that Kushida Kikyou was also a beautiful girl with a CG. He should be spending more time with her. Only by interacting more would he trigger more CGs.
Collecting CGs was truly a long and arduous road.
Currently, the only ones who could trigger them were Horikita Suzune, Kushida Kikyou, Kamuro Masumi, and Sakayanagi Arisu.
He had to cherish his opportunities to interact with beautiful girls, no matter how troublesome they were.
Shikime Natsu gave himself a pep talk.
"Yes, no problem. I'll do my best to become friends with Horikita-san!"
Hearing what sounded like his agreement, Kushida Kikyou smiled and nodded, finally putting a little distance between them.
Hey, girl, your 'fakeness' is a little too blinding.
"I'll contact you about it later then."
After they got off the elevator, Shikime Natsu spoke to Kushida Kikyou who was beside him.
"Mhm, thanks for the trouble, Shikime-kun."
Kushida Kikyou revealed a sweet smile, looking incredibly pure.
"By the way, Shikime-kun, don't you think this school is amazing? Not only are there lots of stores, but we also get one hundred thousand points every month. To be honest, I feel like something is off. Especially since they're points and not money, I don't feel a thing when I spend them. My sense of money has gotten a little weird. Someone in our class spent thirty thousand points on a game console on the first day."
After making her request, Kushida Kikyou quickly changed the subject.
"So extravagant?"
Shikime Natsu was a little surprised. Spending thirty thousand points on the first day wasn't something an ordinary person could do.
"Yeah, I was shocked too."
Kushida Kikyou said, mentioning some of the interesting things that had happened with her classmates. Of course, when it came to secrets, Kushida Kikyou was tight-lipped.
"If you ever have anything on your mind, Shikime-kun, you can tell me~ I think I can be a good listener."
Kushida Kikyou tilted her head slightly as she spoke, looking at Shikime Natsu with a very gentle smile.
[Ding~]
[CG8: I Want to Hear Your Secrets Too (Kushida Kikyou)]
[Come on, tell me your secrets. Preferably... something I can use as leverage.]
[Congratulations, Host. You've obtained the Skill Card: Invisible Fingerprints (No matter how you press it or what you press it on, your fingerprints will not be left behind.)]
Shikime Natsu now had a better understanding of how extraordinary the girl in front of him was. School had just started, and she had already won over so many people. This girl was even setting her sights on him.
"Of course. In that case, I'll have to trouble you to listen to my worries, Kushida-san."
Shikime Natsu smiled faintly. That was absolutely not going to happen. This woman wanted to get leverage on him.
But... what the heck was this reward?
He was a model student. What was he supposed to do with such a completely unnecessary skill?
"Yes, I'll be sure to listen to Shikime-kun's troubles!"
Kushida Kikyou nodded vigorously.
"Then I'll be going."
Soon, they reached the point where they had to part ways. Kushida Kikyou waved at Shikime Natsu, once again showing him a very sweet smile.
"You seem quite relaxed, Shikime-kun. It seems you already have everything planned out, is that right?"
Sakayanagi Arisu leaned on her cane, tapping it lightly on the ground, a smile of unknown meaning on her face.
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