Book 16: Chapter 2: The Footsteps of Turmoil (3)
For the next two weeks, our school life went on as usual.
We were preparing for the school festival and the sports festival at the same time, as well as working hard on our schoolwork. It was a precious time where I could safely say that every day was valuable, as if we were in a normal school. Surprisingly, the relationship between me and Kei did not spread from Sudou, and there was no sign of anyone else knowing about it.
It was the third Wednesday after school in the middle of September. I was seated in the back of the class, and I caught the shadow of an unusual person approaching Horikita, who was seated in the center of the front row.
“Hey, Horikita-san. I was wondering if I could have a moment of your time after this?”
It was Satou who approached her with a hint of reserve. She was one of those girls who had never gotten involved with Horikita.
“I have to go to the student council in about an hour, so as long as it doesn’t last until then, I don’t mind. What is it?”
Although she didn’t show a surprised expression, she didn’t have much interactions with Satou up until now. When she asked her curiously, Satou continued in a slightly hushed voice.
“We’ve thought a lot about the events we could hold for the cultural festival……and you said that we can tell you if we’ve got ideas, right?”
“Yes. You’re very welcome to present your ideas……”