Perhaps finding that theyre indeed making no sense at all by what theyre doing there; standing like an idiot while watching my back, Ogawa and Fukuda eventually did their task.

On the other hand, Shimura and the other two girls looked a little confused. And to get some information, Shimura approached me and curiously asked.

Onoda-kun, did you do something to them?

How should I answer that? Ah, yeah. Its simple, I stole the girls theyre infatuated with and made them fall in love with me. Is that something they should be mad about?

For sure, if I said that, this girl would think I was joking and laugh at me. The other girls would even join her in doing so.

But if I did that, the two idiots would definitely explode. Better let them keep quiet, I guess?

None that I can think of. I acted like I contemplated that answer. Maybe theyre not satisfied with their task and want mine? Its the easiest, after all.

Ogawa was tasked to arrange the desks after the girls finished sweeping the floor while Fukuda was tasked to gather the trash.

Yep. Definitely a plausible reason. In Shimuras mind, at least.

Oh! So, thats why Biting into my answer, the girl nodded a few times before looking at the two frowning idiots with a complicated expression.

Shes possibly thinking that theyre idiots too but couldnt voice it. Shes a good girl, after all. Lets not count how she nagged at them earlier. Thats justified.

Yep. Anyway, Im done here. Do you still need help? Putting the blackboard eraser down, I turned to the girl who was still in a state of contemplation about whether to give the two idiots a piece of her mind.

She smiled and shook her head. No, its fine. Onoda-kun can go now if youre finished.

Are you sure? What about you two?

Really, Im sure. Isnt this why the tasks are divided? If youre done, youre done. I appreciate the offer though. Shimura explained while ending it with a rather bashful smile in the end.

I guess I'm being insistent.

Anyway, the other two girls also shook their heads but the way they looked at me and the two idiots was unnerving.

Their eyes were glittering in fantastical light as though they were submerged in a colorful illusion. For the record, theyre the last two girls out of eighteen in our class that I probably havent interacted with yet.

The other two fujoshi who always grouped up with Kikuchi to discuss their fantasy pairings of boys.

Most likely, theyre creating another scenario in their heads involving the three of us.

Uh. As long as they dont show me their work then thats fine, I can sleep well without worrying about it.

Alright, alright. Then Fukuda, Ogawa. What about you? Im kind of feeling generous today, do you want my help?

Although this would fuel the two girls fantasies, I ignored them and addressed the two.

Obviously, its to take a jab at them once more. Even if its a light one, a jab is a jab. Im a petty guy. I took offense over what they did earlier.

Its great that theyre not doing anything extreme but its also kind of annoying that they dont even have the guts to confront me afront.

You know, whats the point of trying to hate on me when the girls already expressed to them how much they wanted to be with me? Instead of moving on, theyre doing something useless that wont even make the girls like them back.

Well, in Ogawas case, hes having his false sense of justice, like any protagonist-type character who thinks the world revolves around them and only their justice should prevail and not anyone else.

That guy truly deserved to be kicked over and over until he dropped that mindset.

I thought he already changed after despairing but really, hes becoming worse this way.

Anyway, if they answered yes here, Id just make an excuse to bail out. I never really want to help them anyway. I still want to visit my girls and spend time in the club.

Besides, I still have something I need to do. I think I finally received a response concerning Aois request That girl, Ohori-senpai, finally bit onto the bait that I dangled in front of her.

Well, thats just my assumption, I still need to see what she has to say.

No. Who needs your help?

Nah, dude. Just go on your way, will you?

The two idiots answered. While Ogawa didnt even look at me, Fukuda looked like he was trying to maintain his image of someone strong who doesnt rely on anyone else. Or so thats how he wanted our classmates to see him.

Pretty shallow, if you asked me. If you couldnt get the girl, whats the point of being strong?

Obviously, I wouldnt give away Chii. I mean, its still Chiis decision in the end. And the girl chose me.

It would be better for him to start changing the target of his affection. That way, I might even see him in a good light. Hes someone that could be used Especially if the time comes for me to dive into that little delinquent kingdom of Enomoto.

Hmm? Alright. See you tomorrow.

Just as I hoped, their dismissive answer was just perfect. And looking at how annoyed they looked from that simple extending of my hand to them, thats a bit satisfying.

However, because of how they answered, Shimura, who was already convinced with what I told her earlier, curled her eyebrows as she alternately looked at us.

In the end, her eyes settled on me, asking for clarification.

Do I need to? Well, I guess it wont hurt to also ease the girls mind.

I picked up my bag from my desk and walked over to her. And in a voice that only the girl could hear, I whispered, Its nothing serious. Just some kind of boys scuffle. Maybe theyre now threatened because I became friendly to you know?

O-oh! With her mouth taking an O-shape, the girls face brightened and once again nodded in utter understanding. I see. Youve been so popular nowadays that boys started to envy you.

Am I now? Itll pass. Hopefully.

Un. I If you need help Her voice trailed a bit, not knowing if she would continue what she wanted to say.

But from her reactions, its fairly easy to deduce it. This girls interest in me is also unusually high. Well, shes not the straightforward type whod just confess right away. At most, she wanted to be close to me as a friend. Thats how she sees the other girls around me, after all.

Sure. Ill be relying on Shimura if theres anything. Thank you. I smiled at the girl before going on my way.

Even if I didnt look back, shes probably turning red from being flustered.

Being aware of my new level of attractiveness, I think its already fine for me to assume that.

Anyway, leaving the classroom behind, I started making my way to the shoe locker. Before opening it to change into my outdoor shoes, I checked my phone.

And like I expected, Ohori-senpai finally contacted me And her message was something I expected.

Onoda-kun, what is this Im hearing? Youre dating that first year, Shimizu. What about Aoi???

Yep The girl only realized by now that I introduced myself as Aois boyfriend but in their school, its widely known that Im Akanes boyfriend.

It took her four days to realize that. It goes to show how focused she is on her own relationship problem.