Lunch break

Koori was heading to Class A.

It was hard to go to other classes. Not to mention that, since she was in Class ZE, she got the terrible feeling of being out of place in Class A.

As she was hesitating in front of the classroom, someone called out to her from behind.

What are you doing, junior?

Oh, chairman!? Why did you come here?

Reluctance seemed to be written all over Suou-senpais face.

Riichi huhwhen you look at the situation, its troublesome. Its hard for other people to enter when it comes to Year 2 Class A, and the registered members of Breaker there are unreliable.

But I think Kusunoki-kun would be perfect for it.

The other two wouldnt be suitable for investigating itdestruction, destruction, destruction seemed to be their strong point.

Hmph, since he hasnt achieved anything yet he wont place confidence in him. Riichi is that kind of guy. I think thats right. He doesnt have enough experience.

I see.

Wellif youre worried about it, come with me.

Yes!

Koori followed Suou-senpai into the classroom.

The students of Year 2 Class A shifted their attention to them to see what was happening.

She was glad that she didnt have to go in by herselfshe thought from the bottom of her heart.

Kusunoki-kun was nowhere to be seen. As well as Clockheart-san and Sakurazaka-san. Come to think of it, they usually had their lunch on the viewing floor.

They looked around for Ooi-san and her friends.

They found them immediately.

They looked as if they were completely different people from how they were a few days ago.

They went to the girl who was sitting in her seat dazedly. She took the bread from on top of her desk and slowly tried to open it as if she was half-asleep.

She didnt react to Suou-senpai standing in front of her desk.

Hey.

Yes?

She finally looked at them.

No, it wasnt clear whether or not she was actually seeing them.

Koori became a little scared.

Ooi-sando you remember who I am?

Yes.

Although she nodded with a faint smile, did she really remember?

The last time they talked, Ooi-san had left her with a sharp remark. She must not have had a good impression of Koori.

Even though she refused to cooperate at that time, maybe I should have tried to ask for more information.

A strong feeling of regret overwhelmed Koori.

Suou-senpai took out a small box from his pocket and opened the lid.

Inside was a flower-shaped biscuit. It was a thin langue de chat biscuit that was curled like a tulip.

It was colored a faint yellow and cocoa. The white chocolate was shaped like a calyx.

Koori almost voiced that it was really lovely.

He held it out to Ooi-san.

Eat it.

Yes.

She took Suou-senpais biscuit.

She seemed unexcited and her movements were mechanical.

Originally, it would have been an enviable situation, butthe students of Class A seemed to have noticed that there was something off about her and so watched in silence instead.

Ooi-san chewed the biscuit.

Ah.

Whats wrong?

Hm

It felt like Ooi-san had looked at Suou-senpai for a moment.

But she might have imagined it.

Ooi-san silently went back to opening the packet of her bread.

Suou-senpai put away the small box, then walked out of the classroom.

Koori hurried after him.

Er, erm, Suou-senpaido you know what happened?

Its conclusive.

Huh!?

She isnt normal. If she wasnt diagnosed with an illness the then she must have been affected by an external factor. At the very least, an urgent investigation is needed. I doubt that its due to a Dialect attack.

Ho-how could you tell!?

Even a doctor wouldnt be able to make a diagnosis like that.

With a serious face, Suou-senpai declared,

She didnt say that my biscuit was delicious when she ate it.

Ha!?

He had an awful lot of self-confidence.

Of course, a biscuit like that that he had made himself might be wonderful.

Junior, do you like Breakers job? More than three square meals?

Heh? I like it, or should I sayI think thats it important to make this school into a wonderful placethats my answer.

Dialect or some other ability isnt necessary for investigating. Do you understand?

Do you mean thatintuitionis necessary?

Enthusiasm.

Thats all thats need to be confident!

Alright. Ill leave this to you. If you find out something, make a report.

Ye-yes!

The throbbing of her heart didnt hold Koori back.

She had been nominated by the chairman for the first time.

He recognized that she was here even though she would have to overcome difficulties because of it. He had faith in her and left this task to herthat alone made her happy enough.

Ill do my best!

Yesbut dont overdo it. For any dish, its important that the seasoning is moderate.