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"no,"
Fumino Furuhashi shook her head and said, "It's just an activity organized by the school itself, like organizing off-campus trips and excursions."
"That's too much trouble,"
Upon hearing this, Xiaomai's lips twitched slightly. She silently lowered her head and ate her noodles. Hating going out, she had no interest in this kind of thing. She would rather just stay home and play games during her vacation.
Rizu Ogata nodded. She deeply agreed with what Umaru said. Because of her "extraordinary talent," she had to put in much more effort than ordinary girls when exercising, and her shoulders would ache after standing for a while.
"Where's Hayakawa?"
Seeing that Hayakawa next to him had his eyes closed and wasn't speaking, Furuhashi asked, "What do you think of military training?"
"The most boring thing in the world,"
Hayakawa's expression turned cold, and he said, "If it's really military-style management, then the students should be ordered to study according to the soldiers' schedule, instead of running off to train and doing this and that every day. What's the use of training them into gorillas?"
Having said that, Hayakawa stopped paying attention to the girls' conversation and quickly began to devour his udon noodles. He wanted to hurry back to his classroom to enjoy his precious study time.
Hayakawa-kun doesn't like training... That's true, he really hates wasting time.
But even if Hayakawa says that…
Fumino Furuhashi glanced at Hayakawa expressionlessly, a strange thought popping into her mind: What would happen if Hayakawa participated in military training?
"I am the model worker!"
Fumino Furuhashi: "..."
No, I can't keep fantasizing. I've already pictured Hayakawa-san in a military uniform, carrying a gun, standing tall and proud in my mind.
"We're probably out of the picture now."
Fumino Furuhashi quickly shook her head and said, "I guess the next batch of freshmen are going to be in trouble."
"Oh, isn't this a good thing?"
Upon hearing this, Hayakawa immediately became interested, raised his head, and said with a slight brightening in his eyes.
"Ok?"
Fumino Furuhashi was taken aback: "Why do you say that?"
Doma Umaru's expression changed slightly; she had a vague idea of what that bastard Hayakawa was going to say.
"Look, don't you all complain about the pressure of studying every day?"
Hayakawa lowered his head and took a sip of water, then said seriously, "When the new students arrive next year, they will be doing military training under the scorching sun. When we are tired from studying, we can take popsicles and go over to see their miserable state for amusement. This way, we can relax and relieve the pressure of studying."
"..."
Doma looked at Hayakawa expressionlessly: "Are you even human?"
"You'll get beaten up for that."
Fumino Furuhashi shook her head, her expression full of embarrassment, but surprisingly, she wasn't surprised by Hayakawa's words; in fact, she thought it was something Hayakawa was capable of doing.
Hayakawa didn't speak, but simply shook his head indifferently. He was the kind of person who always profited at the expense of others, let alone some unfamiliar freshmen.
To win, one should stop at nothing, regardless of whose interests are harmed.
"..."
After listening to Hayakawa's speech, Ogata Riju remained silent, a hint of hesitation and excitement appearing on her small face.
For some reason, Ogata Riju kept thinking about the scene Hayakawa had described: herself sitting on a deck chair next to the military training ground, licking an ice pop under the angry gazes of the freshmen, enjoying the beauty of summer. This scene gave Ogata a strange sense of excitement and transgression, and she felt as if she were being electrocuted.
Why would I have this impulse? I'm not a bad kid...
Riju Ogata's eyes flickered slightly, and she silently lowered her head, pretending to eat, not wanting others to discover her thoughts.
Because of her height and youthful appearance, Rizu Ogata is often mistaken for a middle school student or even an elementary school student. She has long been fed up with this, so what she hates most is being treated like a child in public. This is also why she always resists and pulls her hand away when Hayakawa touches her head. If she does what Hayakawa does, wouldn't that be the same as announcing her status as a senior in front of all the freshmen, and also showing off her power and arrogantly displaying her authority as a senior!
Hmph, let's see which younger generation will mistake me for a school teacher's child in the future!
As Ogata Rizu thought about it, her slender legs under the table trembled slightly, and an excited blush appeared on her face.
"Oh?"
Hayakawa noticed the change in her expression, and his lips immediately curled into a smirk.
I sensed it; the aura of decadence.
As expected, Ogata harbors darkness within his heart.
"Ugh…"
Hayakawa couldn't help but feel sorry for Ogata. Sure enough, not everyone is as pure as he was, with a heart as fiery as a blue lotus. Everyone inevitably falls into evil. No matter how talented someone is, he will eventually surpass them.
Let's wait and see.
Hayakawa put down his chopsticks with satisfaction, wiped his mouth and said, "I'm finished eating, I'm going to the library now."
"Ah, wait a minute."
Upon hearing this, Fumino Furuhashi and Ogata sped up their eating: "Let's finish eating soon and go together."
Hayakawa frowned slightly upon hearing this, looked down at his "really good memory," and urged, "Eat quickly."
Furuhashi Ogata fell silent and lowered his head to eat.
Are you guys going to the library to study later?
Umaru looked at the three of them with a strange expression. They seemed to talk about going to the library together so naturally, as if it were a daily routine. This made Umaru a little confused about the relationship between them.
"right."
Upon hearing this, Fumino Furuhashi smiled slightly and said, "We go to the library to study together every day."
"what?"
Doma was taken aback: "Oh, is that so?"
"Yes."
Upon hearing this, Rizu Ogata stopped eating, pushed up her glasses, and said, "I don't waste time after school either; I often study while walking."
"Wow... you guys are really close to Hayakawa."
Umaru's expression changed, and she couldn't help but glance in Hayakawa's direction. She found him staring intently at his tattered vocabulary book, which made her feel suffocated with anger.
"It's alright. The main thing is to study. We should make good use of our free time, such as during breaks, after school, and during lunch break. We can't waste it."
Standing on the ancient bridge, I felt a strange sense of excitement, and my hand holding the chopsticks almost slipped.
"There are also holidays."
Ogata Rizu suddenly added calmly, her eyes, hidden behind thick glasses, fixed on the beige-haired girl in front of her, flashing with a sharp, cold light, as she casually said, "I often study with Hayakawa during my holidays."
"Eh?"
Upon hearing this, Fumino Furuhashi, who was standing nearby, suddenly felt her hands and feet go numb and looked at Riju Ogata with a shocked expression.
Crazy?! So brave, Riko, to say something like that so directly? You're much braver than me, this is practically an open provocation.
Is this still the incredibly rational Rika I know?
I can't believe they've surpassed me by so much...
Riko, I'm really impressed with you now.
Fumino Furuhashi was stunned, looking at Riju Ogata, who was trying her best to straighten her small body and make herself look imposing, her face full of disbelief.
Studying together during the holidays? And it sounds like it happens frequently. What's the difference between that and going on a date?!
Or two?
Doma Umaru finally couldn't take it anymore, reached out and touched Hayakawa, saying, "Hayakawa."
"Ok?"
Hayakawa looked up.
"they,"
Doma Umaru leaned closer and whispered, "Is it true?"
Hayakawa looked confused: "Huh? What did they say?"
Doma Umaru: "..."
It's hard now, my fist is hard.
Umaru looked at Hayakawa's bewildered face and thought, "You bastard, can you only hear what you want to hear?"
"It's alright now, you see."
Doma Umaru barely managed to suppress the surging anger within her before speaking.
"Oh."
Hayakawa quickly lowered his head and continued reading.
Doma Umaru turned his head and silently looked at the two girls in front of him.
So that's how it is. These two little... are clearly provoking me. You can tell from these few harsh words. They are obviously showing off their good relationship with Hayakawa. They have no shame at all, actually saying things like "we often spend time together during holidays." How dare you call yourselves girls?
frivolous!!
Doma Umaru narrowed his eyes as he looked at the girls. "Since you've made your moves, I'm not without a countermeasure. If you want to compare how close you are, then go ahead and compare."
Don't underestimate the bond between us elementary school classmates, you bastard!
"Humph…"
Umaru sneered, her mind racing as she recalled her experiences with Hayakawa in elementary school, trying to find a way to retaliate. However, two seconds later, the expression on her face vanished completely.
There's absolutely no trace of any intimate contact between the two. The only thing I can remember is the argument they had after playing arcade games together before they separated. The most intimate contact they ever had was when Hayakawa was on top of him. I can't even bring myself to say anything about it.
What else? There must have been other contact, right? It's definitely because so much time has passed that you've forgotten. Remember it quickly!
"uh-huh,"
Doma Umaru paused slightly, her pretty face blushing slightly, and said, "Ah, time flies so fast. I used to often go out to play games with Hayakawa after school. Thinking about it now, it really brings back memories."
"What? Play games together?!"
Upon hearing this, Fumino Furuhashi and Riju Ogata were so shocked that they almost swallowed their rice bowls. They couldn't imagine what it would be like for Hayakawa to play games, especially Riju Ogata. She had asked Hayakawa to play board games with her countless times, but Hayakawa always refused. Yet, he agreed to play with this woman.
"Hey, Hayakawa."
Thinking of this, Ogata Rizu stopped eating, walked around to Hayakawa, and poked him.
Hayakawa looked up at her: "What's wrong?"
"Doma-kun said you two used to play games together a lot when you were little,"
Ogata Rizu looked at Hayakawa's face, subtly puffing out her cheeks: "Is it true?"
"this…"
Upon hearing this, Hayakawa felt a chill run down his spine. He noticed the girls' gazes and sensed something was amiss, as if swords were at his throat. He couldn't help but glance at Doma Umaru.
Why is she suddenly bringing this up? Is she trying to humiliate me by bringing up the fact that I couldn't beat her in video games when I was a kid?
It's utterly ridiculous. I'm a completely different person now. If you're so capable, come and compare your studies!
"Well, we did play games together,"
Hayakawa, observing the expressions of the girls, said calmly, "But saying it happens often is a bit of an exaggeration. I only remember doing it once or twice."
Once or twice is enough; it's enough to warrant a prison sentence.
Because every time I ask you to hang out, you're very reluctant; it's basically me forcing you.
A hint of disappointment appeared on Riju Ogata's face. She returned to her seat and silently lowered her head to eat.
Ri-chan!
Seeing Ogata Riju's dejected appearance broke Furuhashi's heart, and a fiery fighting spirit ignited within her as she looked at her enemy, Doma Umaru.
For every Riko who falls, a thousand Fumino Furuhashi will rise. I will inherit Riko's will and bravely defeat those in front of me.
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