Chapter 132 - 127: 1 Day Priority
It had been a while since I spent a leisurely holiday relaxing in my room, and before I knew it, the weekend was over, ushering in Monday, the start of the week.
Normally, I'd head straight for the elevator and leave the dorm, but today was different—I found myself walking in the opposite direction, toward the upper floors where the girls' rooms were. Right now was the time when most students were leaving their rooms to head to school. For a guy to be on the girls' floor at this hour... I drew puzzled looks from every girl I passed.
"Hachiman? What are you doing here?"
...This is bad.
Just then, a door opened, and Hiyori stepped out of her room right on cue. But of course, she was clearly confused about why I was on the girls' floor, her eyes wide with surprise.
"Uh... I had a promise to keep..."
"A promise...? Oh, did you come to pick me up?"
"No, Shiina-san."
Tap. The sound of a cane hitting the floor made Hiyori turn around, and the happy expression on her face visibly stiffened. At the same time, I could feel the troublesome aura radiating from behind her.
"I came to see what the commotion outside was about, and as I suspected, it was you. What exactly are you discussing with Shiina-san while leaving me out?"
Arisu, smiling fearlessly with unshakable confidence, stared straight at me as she spoke.