Book 14: Chapter 4: What it Means to Like Someone, Part 2
We entered area J6 and approached the Beach Flags Task site.
It looked like there were already more than eight boys participating, but there was no way to say for sure just yet.
Since only one person per group was allowed to participate, I probably still had a chance.
A male third-year student noticed us as we drew closer.
His name was Kiriyama, the vice president of the student council. Up until a few seconds ago, he seemed to be enjoying himself as he chatted with his friends. However, his demeanor changed entirely the moment he caught sight of us, as he immediately rushed over to the staff member in charge of the Task and began to talk to them about something.
While I was put off by his strange show of behavior, I simply approached the staff member myself and let them know I was looking to participate.
Unfortunately, I was told that the student just ahead of me had apparently filled up the last spot in the boys’ category, making it impossible for me to participate. I watched as Kiriyama and the other boys who had registered left to go change their clothes in the makeshift changing rooms that the staff members had set up.
The girls, on the other hand, only had seven entries, so there was still one more spot available.
“If Senpai can’t participate then I’ll sit this one out as well. I wouldn’t want to keep you waiting.”