"Hmph!"
Inside the private room, Horikita let out a cold snort, tearing apart Hachiman's reasoning without mercy.
"Just for academic performance? Why choose your Sobu High for a joint training camp?"
"Uh…"
Iroha hesitated, looking at Hachiman with an embarrassed expression, as if she wanted to say, Senpai, how could you say something so stupid?
Hachiman remained silent.
Ah, yes, yes!
By all means, don't hold a joint camp with our school!
Hurry up and refute me fiercely!
Seeing Horikita's extreme reaction, Hachiman felt quite satisfied.
He had done it on purpose.
However—
When Hachiman's gaze inadvertently drifted toward the silver-haired girl, he was shocked to find the great demon king smiling knowingly at him.
"!!"
His heart skipped a beat.
Cold sweat broke out on his back.
"President, I think what Hachiman-san said makes sense. Sobu High's academic performance is among the top in the nation. We can consider a joint camp with them." Sakayanagi smiled as she looked at Hachiman.
Hachiman's scalp tingled.
Oi, Sakayanagi, you're not supposed to be saying this!
"Huh? Sakayanagi, you…"
Horikita frowned deeply, glancing at the ever-smiling Sakayanagi and then at Hachiman, who had lowered his head, confusion filling her heart.
"Yes, yes! Sakayanagi-san is right!"
Sensing the shift, Iroha quickly chimed in.
"President, please consider it. What do you think?"
Sakayanagi continued smiling at Horikita.
"Sakayanagi!"
Naturally, Horikita was displeased.
Thus, what was supposed to be a debate between Iroha, Hachiman, Sakayanagi, and Horikita had turned into a heated argument between Sakayanagi and Horikita instead.
Iroha, who had planned to interject, could only stare in disbelief.
Good grief.
Was this really Advanced Nurturing High's vice president?
Why did she suddenly seem more like Sobu High's vice president instead?
Why was she siding with them so much?
Could it be… that she was won over by her own awesomeness?
Uh…
Cough! Definitely not.
Just now, this silver-haired girl hadn't even glanced at her once. Instead, she had been staring—
Iroha instinctively turned her gaze and saw that from start to finish, Sakayanagi's eyes had been locked onto the boy sitting beside her, not shifting even slightly.
As for her dear senpai…
Why did he seem utterly unwilling to make eye contact with Sakayanagi?
Hmm? Hmm??
A thought flickered through Iroha's mind, and she scooted a little closer to Hachiman.
Leaning in.
Lowering her voice.
Iroha whispered, "Senpai, don't tell me… you and Sakayanagi, the vice president of Advanced Nurturing High, have something going on?"
"…No."
Hachiman immediately denied it, shooting Iroha a glare.
"No?" Iroha chuckled mischievously. "Then why is the vice president staring at you so much? Heh~ Senpai, you should've told me earlier! I was so worried~"
"I already said—ah, whatever…"
Hachiman sighed, too tired to keep arguing with her.
Meanwhile, the two girls continued their heated debate.
Horikita's face had turned completely red, seemingly about to be steamrolled by Sakayanagi.
Sakayanagi, on the other hand, remained calm and composed, leisurely gazing at Hachiman.
There's no way they don't have something going on!
Iroha was now convinced.
This silver-haired girl was probably already shaped like her senpai.
Iroha felt strangely excited.
But—
The vice president was handled.
The president, though, was way too stubborn!
If it were her, she would've agreed ages ago!
Guess it's time for some dirty tricks!
Her eyes twinkled mischievously, and she suddenly spoke up:
"Speaking of which, we've finished our drinks! I'll go grab some more for everyone~!"
With that, Iroha got up and walked toward the door.
As she left, Sakayanagi's smile brightened, her gaze becoming even more unrestrained as she stared at Hachiman.
As for Horikita—
Compared to Sakayanagi's gentle kindness, her expression was ice-cold and completely incomprehensible as she locked eyes with Hachiman.
Being stared at by two beautiful girls, Hachiman's scalp tingled, and he had the overwhelming urge to escape.
"Hehe~ Senpai is truly something~"
In high spirits, Iroha hummed a tune as she reached the restaurant's service counter and ordered a few drinks.
Placing them on a tray—
Iroha's eyes glinted, and the corners of her lips curled up into a devilish grin.
To ensure this joint camp happened, she had gone to great lengths to procure some special medicine. Just a small dose in the drinks, and the targets would become as dazed as if they were drunk.
Then, in their inebriated state, they'd agree to the camp!
Hehehe, for the sake of success, she was willing to use any means necessary!
"Miss, someone is looking for you."
Just as Iroha was reveling in her wicked plan, a waitress approached her.
"Huh? Looking for me?" Iroha blinked in confusion.
"Yes, the young lady sitting by the window."
"…Okay, I'll go take a look."
Following the waitress's direction, Iroha nodded, temporarily placing the drinks on a table.
A few minutes later—
Iroha returned, looking disgruntled as she picked up the drinks again.
"Ugh, even in a place like this, someone has to play pranks? What a waste of my time!"
Grumbling, she carried the drinks toward the private room.
However—
Just before stepping inside, Iroha suddenly pulled a small packet of powder from her pocket and sprinkled a little into a few of the drinks.
With that done, she smirked deviously.
"Let's see if you refuse now! Hehehe…"
Pushing the door open—
Her face brightened into a radiant smile as she cheerfully announced, "I'm back, everyone—huh?"
Seeing Hachiman now seated between Sakayanagi and Horikita, Iroha was utterly stunned.
"…Wow, things got lively in here?"
What just happened?!
Why was senpai suddenly sitting between two beautiful girls?!
And…
Why did she feel a little… jealous?!
Damn it!
That's my senpai!
—
At the same time.
By the window, Yukinoshita took a delicate sip of her tea, a faint smile playing at her lips.
The forced intimate card had already been administered.
Now, all she had to do was enjoy the show.
She had no choice—she was getting impatient.
As Hachiman's girlfriend, Yukinoshita knew that once the meeting ended, her boyfriend would immediately leave Tokyo for Chiba. If he left this restaurant, his chances of being alone with Iroha would drastically decrease.
Since that was the case…
Why not just go all in?
"This is going to be so much fun. Hachiman-kun with Iroha… hehehe~"
Mmm, doing this in a public setting… so thrilling.
"As for Horikita Suzune and Sakayanagi Arisu… once Hachiman-kun finishes with Iroha, he can take care of you two next."
Everything should be done step by step.
After all, Iroha had already been conquered by her dear husband. Finishing her off wouldn't be a problem. The other girls, however, still needed some time to develop.
One step at a time.