Vol 6 Chapter 4 (1/2)

Part 1

“Well then, for everyone’s hard work put into the Sports Festival – Kanpai!”[1]

『Kanpai~!』

Hijirigasaka Academy Student Council Vice-President Kajiura Rikka, as also the president of the Organising Committee, called out, and the people at the table echoed in unison, lightly tapping each other’s glass cups

The people in the Organising Committee from the Student Council this year, numbered four

Right now, this dinner party, is their celebration

--the celebration for the Organising Coo

However – the Student Council e of the students’ school life were different from the normal students who could return to their usual school life after being done with theCommittee They had to review the activity reports of every depart the preparatory processes of the entirety of the Sports Festival, picking out on points that needed to be reflected or improved on and prepare a Student Council activity report, for consideration in the co year

Of course, when they were attending to theCommittee, they also had to deal with the daily matters of the Student Council at the same time, as well as their Finals Hence, if any of the past second years couldn’t finish settling the after-event matters of the Sports Festival in the second se problem; thus the student council members who participated in the preparations of the Sports Festival, would customarily finish it in the last day of the second semester – in other words, they would keep themselves busy until Deceht

The ti, and they were at an Italian restaurant that only connoisseurs know about near the station – at the innermost seats There were only four from the student council that participated in the Sports Festival, yet there were six chairs, and they were all filled

That was because other than the student council members, Kajiura had also invited two other persons

One of theasaka Acadeawa Chisato

“—Hasegawa-sensei, thanks for your help on that day”

Kajiura put down her glass cup down on the table, and expressed her thanks with a shallo

“No need thanksafter you is part ofspecial just because it’s during the Sports Festival”

Hasegawa gave a slight smile, and at that moment not just the table Kajiura and the other were at, the atmosphere of the whole restaurant raised immediately

…I had thought that I knew the extent of the beauty of this person

Kajiura Rikka once again becaaho sat opposite her towards her left

--tonight, Hasegaasn’t wearing the usual white robe Kajiura and the other students would usually see her wearing in school

Instead, she earing a ring-necked evening dress that daringly had a big hole at the front of the dress showing her breasts, and with the addition of long black tulle gloves, she was extrelamorous Occasionally on television shows there would be exquisite girls advertising high-class hotels or clubs; right now Hasegawa is radiating the dark beauty of a night butterfly, that could take the breath away from even the Hollywood Stars in the Oscars Avenue of Faree, Kajiura couldn’t be jealous even if she wanted to, she was coh with the white robe she usually wore—

…This way surpasses from when at school

When they left the school after classes ended, Hasegawa had already changed into this According to some of what Kajiura has heard, some students had saw across her in the corridors and seen her enter a taxi before speeding away fro a small commotion

“I-It’s okay… We students do usually receive sensei care after all”

The expressing of thanks for the [Duties] that Hasegawa said, was referring to Tachibana Nanao who the awa just contribute greatly as a support staff during the Sports Festival, during nor students and staff were all cared for by her

“That’s why… Hasegawa-sensei, we are really grateful for you usually taking care of us”

Nanao thanked Hasegawa so with few people, Nanao would inevitably attract everyone’s eyes; the reason the introverted Nanao still said that despite knowing that, is because the physically weak hiularly entered the infirawa After that, the re on Kajiura’s left and right… first-year student Takei Touko from General Affairs, and second-year student Kanou Santa fro added:

“That right The one looking after the whole school, is just only sensei”

“Thus ant to give a reward to sensei, on behalf of the students”

Kanou said as if from the heart:

“To have a awa-sensei who is worshi+ped by the most number of people in our school, and to be able to see you dressed up… to us, that is the greatest Christht, Tachibana?”

“Y…Yes, Kanou is right”

Hasegawa giggled seeing Tachibana aardly nodding while answering, and Kajiura hurried tried to ss over:

“…I’ain”

“Don’t worry about it… I was just reo”

“Eh? Does that mean that sensei has had a meal with a man somewhere before?”

“…Well, what do you think?”

Hasegawa said carefreely, dodging Takei’s excited questioning

“Speaking of which, today is the last day of the second seathering every year… Is sensei co here really fine?”

“It’s fine… interacting with the adults there with alcohol, doesn’t really go with my personality”

Hasegawa gave a bitter while replying Kanou, and her sed into a mischievous one

“Actually, you inviting s like those, I would … but the principal and dean had been nagging me since last week for me to at least just show up at the end of the banquet, so I had used this gathering today as an excuse to escape”

For a great beauty like Hasegawa, si the staff s Wearing such an outfit, is to addFor sensei to prepare herself to this degree, Kajiura as the vice-president really wanted to give her as much hospitality as possible, hence—

“Sensei… thank you for thinking so , I hope sensei will enjoy herself”

Kajiura said pleasantly to Hasegaas tasting the red wine, and then turned her line of sight to straight ahead – sitting opposite her and sandwiched between hasegawa and Nanao, is the second person the student council had invited today

Like Hasegawa, Kajiura and the others felt that this person had also contributed greatly to the success of the Sports Festival

Hence, Kajiura Rikka’s thanks, -- came from her heart:

“Toujou-kun too, thank you for your help… It was that with your assistance, that everything was as smooth as it had been”

Hearing Kajiura who sat opposite him say so honestly:

“No… I didn’t really do a lot”

Toujou Basara was flattered It was not modesty… Despite how he had taken up the task of the student council like Kajiura and Nanao to supervise the Sports Festival’s Organising Committee’s work due to circu out and checking through the docuress of the various depart some errands for the staff and clubs when there was a need, and had done nothing that was really worthy of receiving an invite froroup; besides, Basara had already participated in the Organising Committee’s celebration with Mio and Yuki, as well as Sakaki and AIkawa

“…Additionally, I had caused some trouble with those third-year senpais…”

During the preparation period, Basara had a confrontation with thea small commotion

--of course, it was so that couldn’t be helped The third-year students – especially Donoue’s harsh words towards Kajiura, Basara couldn’t pretend that he hadn’t seen them

…But

Basara’s conflict with Donoue and the others, was justinsulted by them

Back then – when Basara was on his way back froawa’s apartment, someone had controlled the normal civilians to attack him; but couldn’t find any leads on that perpetrator and was only able to merely just put Donoue on his suspect list Basara’s active provocation, is mainly to observe Donoue’s reactions

…However

Similarly, Basara could not deny that his actions had i Committee If it was a student holeheartedly wanted the success of the Sports Festival in his place, that student would have chosen an even safer way – since there were many such ways to handle the situation Yet—

“P-Please don’t think that way!”

Nanao by his said suddenly said loudly Seeing the frail Nanao reacting like this, everyone present looked at him, shocked; because of that, Tachibana seemed to suddenly realise what he had just done and his face reddened, yet he still said while looking into Basara’s eyes:

“…Because what Toujou-kun has done has helped us a lot, right?”

“I-Is that so…?”

It’s great if that is the case But, Tachibana… why are you so cute today?

As Basara’s heart was unconsciously moved—

“Tachibana’s right That Donoue-senpai suddenly beco so obedient after that, is because you were there in the first place”

“No… You’re giving me too much praise”

And that was true Even if Basara did teach a lesson to those defiant third-years in the organising committee, the real reason they beca the de them to attack Basara; yet in the eyes of those who didn’t know about it, it seemed as if like Basara had intimidated Donoue

“All I did, was just ry…”

“—you’re mistaken, Toujou-kun”

Kajiura gently interrupted Basara, and said while shaking her head:

“Indeed, directly confronting Donoue-senpai isn’t an action really encouraged… but, if you hadn’t stopped the committee would’ve been thrown into a e the situation”

“………”

“Then again – even if that situation didn’t happen, I feel that you had contributed a lot Because you were there to settle the htened our workload by a lot!”

“That’s right Toujou-kun does things really smooth and quick, and not only can you do the office work, you are also really strong It feels as if… not only can you make decisions really quick, you seem to also be able to predict what’ll happen next”

Takei added on to what Kajiura said, causing Basara to give a forced smile

Predicting what to do next, and continuously quicklythe way a Infinite Slayerspeed-type fighter like hihts

“Thank you, everyone… for thinking of reatly”

Although Toujou Basara no longer has the identity of a Hero, his past experiences – obtained from his time spent with his companions, still remains with him solidly to this day Thanks to that, he could protect Mio as iinally he was supposed to be satisfied with just that; but if could have a normal life where he could also help others—

…That would also be great

Even if it was impossible to return to the past – he could leave his painfulwith it

Those precious s other than battle—

To Toujou Basara, this is a form of salvation

『……………』

Basara’s expression and tone unconsciously turned sole shi+t, this is a rare celebration with everyone happy, I can’t mess up the atmosphere

“—but, is it really fine? Ithe whole place”

Basara said hastily while looking around the interior of the place Even if this is a small restaurant with less than twenty seats for custo the whole place should probably require at least ten people Not every couple would have ti on that it is the season for year-end parties and that this place is near the station, the number of potential customers aren’t small To this question—

“Ah, it’s fine This restaurant, is willing to let us book the whole place every year on this day… and at a low price too If anything, it seems that this has happened for almost twenty years”

Kanou s that, and Kajiura added:

“It started seventeen years ago to be exact The legendary vice-president at that ti our school’s originally neat and orderly[2] Sports Festival and Cultural Festival to be as lively as it is now in only just a short period of tied obstacle race that Toujou-kun had participated in, was originally his idea too”

“Heh… I didn’t know that it had such a long history”

I had thought that that was soht up recently by person on a whim

“I had heard that he was ahim, and that many people had joined the student council because he joined, causing the student council of that term to have an extraordinary aot on ith hian to let our student council rent the place to host the celebration for the Sports Festival at a low price”

“If I reht?”

Takei asked, and Kajiura nodded with a ‘Correct’, and said:

“Azuma Takehito-san – unfortunately, he soon transferred schools again and there was no contact from him anymore after that”

“ ! –Gaha, Koho…!”[3]

Upon hearing that na tea suddenly choked

“To-Toujou-kun!? Are you okay?!”

“I-I’m fine… I’m sorry, it seems it accidently went into the trachea[4]”

Basara thanked the worried Tachibana as helping hiht—

…What the hell were you doing playing around, dad!?[5]

Basara suddenly wanted to bury his head in his hands The name Azuma Takehito, is the pseudony the readings and positions of the phonetics, the name Toujou Jin東城迅 would become Azuma Takehito東丈人 It was incredibly sloppy, but his personality in the first place thinks that things like this would be better if it was made simple

He had not expected that the three-legged obstacle race was so their explanation just now, he had thought that the idiot was froo, but he didn’t expect for that idiot to be his father; and the son had participated in that race as if to repay the debt the father had incurred History is indeed really scary

…If that’s the case, my dad would be my senior

According to history, seventeen years ago would be the end stage of the Great War in the De to end, it is possible that Jin would becoasaka Academy for a mission; if he had to return to the battlefield ain could be created Jin beco friends with the boss here, was probably due to frequentlythe undercover mission

As Basara thought about Jin’s past, he steadied his breathing with Nanao’s help Just then—

“—say, Toujou-kun, do you want to join the student council?”

“Eh… you mean me?”

Kajiura’s sudden question, caused Basara to ask back, shocked

“Seeing you beco me become embarrassed… As I said just now, you performance this time had really helped us a lot; that’s why I think that you’ll definitely be able to show eventhe student council, and I had also heard that you didn’t join any clubs! How about it?”

Kajiura then continued:

“We, plan to continue to remain in the student council for the next year The four of us including you that organised the Sports Festival, will become the core th, we can feel more secure”

Unconsciously, Kajiura’s expression became very honest Not just her, Nanao, Kanou and Takei also earnestly looked at Basara, showing that it was not just Kajiura who thought that

…I see, so…

To tell the truth, Basara could so invited to the celebration; Kajiura having him sit at the seat opposite her, was to make it easy for her to speak to him

This is really touching In Basara’s heart, being regarded this highly by Kajiura and the others, made him truly happy

“Speaking of which, the preparations for the Cultural Festival that will be held in spring usually begins in the winter break fro the winter break?”

“…I’ so”

Basara apologised with a shallo, and Hasegaho sat beside hi red wine asked:

“So overseas with Naruse and Nonaka?”

Basara nodded while replying: [Yes, that’s it] and brought the topic to a halt Since he can’t say out the truth, it’ll be better to not let the topic develop

“Uwa~ A person with a real life…”[6]

Takei said whilethe whites of the eyes show[7], and Basara could only s his cheek

--froht

For the winter break this year, Basara and the other’s ‘real life’[8] will become even intense

…Since

Later – Basara and the others will be heading to the De them

“So, I’ the winter break”

Seeing Basara apologise with his head lowered, Kajiura’s eyeslook, and then said:

“Don’t worry about it In the first place, asking you to help out during the winter break when this is the first ti the topic is already inconsiderate… Kanou, you only just wan to slack off a bit more, don’t you?”

Kanou laughed unapologetically with a [Well…], and Kajiura sighed

“So, Toujou-kun… I’ you to decide now If possible, may I ask you to consider it carefully over the winter break?”

“……I understand”

There was no point in endlessly dragging out the deadlock atmosphere, so Basara nodded, and—

“Uawa-sensei”

Using the opportunity, he raised to Hasegawa a question

“When going overseas… is there anything to take note of?”

Not long later, Basara and the others will be going to the De Mio

What they will be facing, will either be the De up the Council – there will inevitably be a big battle with them

Though he had psychologically prepared hiawa has to say before departing

In the past, every tihts, she was always able to direct him down a path

Just like, ic, she had often helped Basara to overcome difficulties

Hence – despite knowing that he was being iawa for advice Then—

“Well, it’s not just restricted to going overseas…”

Hasegawa said as if after the prelude:

“When going overseas, usually there won’t be inal plans has to keep up with the changes in situation Of course, I’ you to not plan; but if you stubbornly keep to the original plan, you’ll easily forget what theis”

“What the …is?”

Basara asked, and Hasegawa nodded and said:

“Yes When going overseas, your attention can easily be attracted by the fresh things before your eyes, causing you to not see the things far away clearly Going to a foreign soil, so like that is probably inevitable; but try to always remind yourself, to try to be o or so that you oals”

Listen closely

“Don’t think of cole trip… No o there once s that can be postponed, leave it to next time”

“…I see, you’re right”

Thank goodness I asked… Basara was glad froawa provides, always a feeling of enlightens that he wants to do no ht seem similar, they are in fact different; and as the destination is the Deht not be a next time, but in fact—

…If there’s a need, retreat first, and then look for an opportunity to make a move

Basara and the others originally thought that they had to deal with all the proble is too conceited, and would easily cut off all their options

While there are sohly deal with everything nicely is non-existent Especially what Mio was carrying and implicated the conflict between the Moderates Faction and the Current De the whole of the Deo, is just wishful thinking

“—so, did that help you?”

“Yes… Thank you”

As Basara nodded and answered the lightly sawa—

“—sorry to keep you waiting”

The fe plates with the appetizer, bringing this topic to an end

“Umm, Toujou-kun…”

As the waitress served the plates to everyone on the table one by one, Nanao beside hiently pulled on his sleeve, and whispered into his ear:

“About that thing from just now… If it’s possible, can you also consult Naruse-san and Nonaka-san? If they accompany you, you’ll probably enjoy yourself more”

“……I see, you’re right I understand, I’ll consider it”

Basara once again whispered: ‘Thanks’, and Nanao happily smiled with a ‘Nn’

…That’s true

Basara thought positively Right now they were in a situation with the two biggest powers in the De on them –if the issue couldn’t be settled, he wouldn’t have the heart to join the student council

…But

If these messy and troubleso

Mio and Yuki, as well as himself, sincerely wish to enjoy the school life

Enjoy – the life that was taken for granted

Part 2

When the appetizers have been served to everyone, the meal started

First up are three types of platters like ham and cheese, followed up by Italian pasta with an abundance ofto the main dish for Christmas

It was large roasted turkey rilled onions

…This is really high-class

Froh the prices are h-class restaurants, it still wasn’t at a level really affordable for a high-schooler With the es were free-flow, so naturally it wasn’t really much cheaper

It looks like the bill will go into the student council’s budget; either they have got sufficient funds, or there was a special discount from the fact that Jin and the boss are old friends Basara looked around through the corners of his eyes, and saw the others focusing on the dishes, eating heartedly

…Never about

We've already begun eating already, so worrying about it would do nothing

Following the others, Basara cut out a piece of meat with a knife and fork and put it into his mouth, and the flavours of thevanilla fragrance filling his nose… probably rosemary was added to wither the sauce or oil

“Delicious…!”

“Is that so… Glad that you like it”

Seeing Basara give praise, Kajiura gave a gentle smile

That was an elegant expression that he had never seen on the Organising Committee… Kajiura’s unexpected side, caused Basara so unconsciously stare at her

“——————!?”

And he almost dropped the knife and fork, but that was not because his hand slipped due to Kajiura causing histhe inner side of his thighs Looking down, Hasegaho sat beside him had put her left hand under the white table cloth—

“………”

As Hasegaearing a sexy dress that attracts glances to the breasts unconsciously, Basara tried to avoid looking at her as much as possible, but she made an attack on him while he was in a disarray… Basara sent a sideway look at her saying ‘What are you doing’, and Hasegawa quietly stoppedthat hand; however, that hand still reh, and it re the wine in the cup She ordered another cup, and the waitress came with the bottle Just then—

…Wha…!

Toujou Basara’s whole body suddenly stiffened Hasegawa’s fingertips had then begun gliding over his thighs, indigenously using just enough force to ale of producing an itching sensation, a provocative caress

“Is this much fine…?” “Ah, yes… Thank you”

As Hasegawa thanked the waitress that poured wine, she kept her hand at a dead spot where the others couldn’t see, nonchalantly caressing Basara’s thigh

“………!”

To Hasegawa, that ht me a small prank, but Basara couldn't stand it anymore

Basara sent a sideway glance to Hasegawa for her to stop, but she just continued chatting with Takei before her, while using her fingertips to write ‘cheater’[9] on his thigh

…What!?

Basara became protested in his heart, and his sentiments accidentally appeared on his face—

“ ? Toujou-kun, is anything wrong?” “…No, nothing’s wrong…!”

Basara hurriedly evaded it, pretending to be calm and turned his attention to the food Since in the situation with hiawa’s mercy

“Oya, what’s theso hastily?”

At thatat Basara with a carefree smile

“ ! …It’s because the turkey is very delicious, and I can’t stop once accidentally let o…”

“I see – since you like it so much, I’ll let you have half of my portion too”

Saying that, Hasegawa then pushed her own plate to Basara who had a tight expression

“I’ve already cut theiene and eat with a peace of mind”

Looking down, half of Hasegawa’s turkey meat has already been cut into bite-sized pieces

…S-She can predict what I will say…?

Doing this much preparation for a under-the-table prank was definitely too thoughtful

“You don’t have to, sensei shouldn’t…”

“Young people shouldn’t he so quick so suddenly… it estion, okay?”

Hasegawa revealed an exquisite smile to Basara who declined, but Kajiura asked worriedly:

“Sensei – is it not to your taste? It’s still early now, I can go to the kitchen to ask for a change of dish for you, is it okay?”

Nice one, senpai! – Basara cried out happily in his heart

“No need, the food is delicious… it’s just that lately, I’m on a diet”

“Nonono, Hasegawa-sensei has got such a nice figure, there’s no need for any diet?”

Kanou said in an irresistible tone to Hasegaho had a wry smile, but unexpectedly—

“I’m also a woman – once I find a man that I love, of course I would want to become even more beautiful for him, no?”

Hasegawa instead replied openly

『……………』

After the sudden confession caused everyone to widen their eyes—

“Eh～～～～～～! So sensei does have a boyfriend~!”

Takei’s upper body leaned towards Hasegawa, and said with sparkles in the eyes:

“Many people in the school was saying, sensei beco especially beautiful for the past month…is definitely because you have found a boyfriend!”

Basara originally thought that Kajiura whose personality is to go by the book would stop Takei as trying to conceal the exciteirl, and asked while shocked and curious:

“Could sensei be going for a date after this?”

“No, but if the other person wants to, then I guess ill”

Hasegawa shot a glance at Basara after saying that

…Uh…

He already had a headache fro dangerous As he became even more uneasy—

“—sensei, please give me the meat”

To halt the topic, Basara moved the turkey meat to his plate, inserted the meat quickly into his mouth one after another

“Delicious… This turkey !”

However, no one wanted to look as Basara gobbled the food

“It’s probably a workplace love! Could it be, sensei’s lover is someone in the school?”

“Well, what do you think…?”

At Takei’s questioning, Hasegawa calmly smile and evaded the question

“Then at least tell us if the person’s age is bigger or smaller than yours! Sensei is usually so cool, could it be that you’re different when the two of you are alone?”

“Well… his age is smaller than mine As for whether I’m the same e’re alone, I also don’t really know; but…”

Hasegawa h further in, and said:

“Usually I don’t really care about the gender between me and other people… But before him, I will often remember that I’m a woman; so I want to show to him, the appearance of a woman that no one else will see”

『………!』

Hasegawa’s bewitching appearance of Hasegawa giggling took everyone’s breath away, and words to tease her couldn’t be voiced out