Today's last period for Class D seemed to be P.E., as the indoor gymnasium was filled only with their figures.

They were likely assessing the class's overall athletic ability.

Hirata Yosuke had borrowed some sports equipment, and many students were practicing hurdles, ball throws, and sprints.

"Wow, wow! Kikyo-chan is amazing! She actually came in third!" Ike Kanji shouted excitedly, as if he had contributed to her achievement.

"Thank you for cheering me, Ike-kun, but I think this is my limit," Kushida Kikyo said softly, catching her breath.

Sweat from the intense exercise dampened the strands of hair on her forehead, but she still wore a smile.

"No way! Kikyo-chan can definitely do even better!" Ike Kanji insisted, his eyes darting around.

"Hey, Kikyo-chan, how about we try the three-legged race together?"

"Oh? But I didn't sign up for the assigned competition," Kushida Kikyo feigned slight surprise on the surface, though inwardly she was extremely irritated.

She understood Ike Kanji's intentions all too well.

"No problem! Hirata-kun will definitely have us participate together," Ike Kanji, mistaking her lack of refusal for agreement, couldn't contain his excitement.

"Honestly, I think our teamwork would absolutely crush the competition!"

"Ahaha, really now?" Kushida laughed, though she was barely holding it together.

If not for maintaining her persona, she would have turned and walked away immediately.

Just as Ike was about to press further, a commotion erupted nearby.

"Hey hey hey, what's Class A doing here? Trying to spy on us or something?"

"Wait, don't be rash, Sudou-kun!"

"I'm not being rash! This guy's acting suspicious!"

As Ike turned to look, the girl before him suddenly brightened, her lips curling into a faint smile and her eyes sparkling—an expression he'd never seen from Kushida before.

"Ah, Mitoma-kun, you're here early," she said, stepping past Ike with light, almost skipping footsteps.

Her sudden intervention caught the agitated Sudou off guard, while the approaching Kaoru looked somewhat exasperated.

Does she really not get why I'm here so early?

Ever since school ended, Kushida had been messaging Kaoru endlessly, urging him to come quickly.

"Sorry, I thought you'd already finished, so I figured I'd stop by," Kaoru took the blame entirely.

"Didn't realize you were still practicing. I'll leave right away."

Sudou had gotten so worked up after spotting Kaoru openly observing Class D's practice session from the gym entrance.

"There's no need to apologize. We're teammates now, Mitoma-kun. You're welcome to watch," Hirata said gently.

"Sudou-kun was just recommended as our team leader earlier, so he might still be adjusting."

Sudou scratched his head, realizing he had indeed forgotten that detail.

"Practice should be over soon. Just wait a little longer, Mitoma-kun," Kushida smiled sweetly.

"We can go back together afterward."

The moment she said this, Sudou and the others froze in shock—even Ike, who had just caught up, looked utterly bewildered.

"W-what?! Kikyo-chan is going back with a guy?!"

Honestly, Ike Kanji's reaction wasn't unwarranted.

Though Kushida was everyone's "little angel," she had never been linked to any romantic rumors with boys.

She was undeniably everyone's angel.

Yet now, she had openly declared she would be leaving with Kaoru Mitoma.

Where exactly are they going?

Could it be... his room?!

No way!

Our little angel suddenly becoming someone's exclusive angel—that can't happen!

At least wait until 40 years after I'm dead!

"There might be a misunderstanding. I just wanted to ask Kushida-san for help—"

"I understand. I haven't forgotten my promise to you, Mitoma-kun."

Before Kaoru could finish, Kushida cut him off with a smile, then tilted her head.

"Right, Mitoma-kun? That's what you were thinking too, isn't it?"

As if to remind him, the girl slightly straightened her posture, her already delicate and flower-like figure now appearing even more enticing.

Since they were indoors, she wore red athletic shorts that fully showcased the slightly plump curves of her youthful figure—the perky roundness of her hips and the beautifully proportioned thighs.

Kushida had been sweating, her lovely face slightly flushed, with fine beads of perspiration on her forehead.

From time to time, a faint, elusive fragrance wafted through the air.

Most notably, there was a hint of provocation in her eyes, shimmering like rippling water, which instantly triggered a strong instinctive reaction in Kaoru.

The so-called promise probably referred to this morning's gym uniform.

Kaoru had to admit, it was somewhat effective, even though few of the wishes associated with her involved this sort of thing.

But then again, since he was going to indulge anyway, groping Kushida in her gym uniform didn't seem like a bad idea.

"Of course I haven't forgotten. Otherwise, I wouldn't have come to find you today," Kaoru replied calmly.

Since the two hadn't coordinated their stories beforehand, he couldn't say too much.

Sure enough, Kushida's smile brightened considerably.

"That's great. I was thinking the same thing."

"Hey, what are you two talking about?" Suddenly, Karuizawa appeared beside them as if she had teleported.

"I'm a bit curious about this 'promise' between Kushida-san and Mitoma-kun."

Kushida's smile froze.

What was this? Why was she butting in?

"Ahaha, it's just a small thing."

"If it's a small thing, couldn't you just text about it?"

"Some things are hard to explain properly unless we meet in person."

"Oh-ho, could it be that the two of you are on a date?"

Facing Karuizawa probing gaze, the corner of Kushida's mouth twitched slightly.

Although she had been anticipating this question, hearing it from her of all people was inexplicably irritating.

"No, Mitoma-kun and I are just frien—"

Mid-sentence, Kushida noticed Karuizawa staring intently at Kaoru before suddenly smiling.

"I must have misunderstood. Mitoma-kun and Sakayanagi-san share quite a special relationship, don't they?"

Flawless.

A shadow flickered in Kushida's eyes.

She had already been extremely displeased with Sakayanagi actions and had planned a small counterattack, only to be ambushed halfway.

After Karuizawa's remark, the excuse of "just friends" was now impossible to voice.

If she said it now, she'd look like a complete clown today.

What was this girl's deal?

Why was she meddling when her own boyfriend was standing right beside her?

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