the other side--

Chino City, a hot spring hotel built next to Shirakaba Lake.

In a Japanese-style double room.

Shinjoka put down her phone and fell into deep thought.

The conversation from fifteen minutes ago echoed in my ears.

"I'm sorry, Miss Shinjo, may I make a gracious request?"

"No need to talk about borrowing money."

"……Huh?"

"Under this premise, Miss S, what do you want~?"

"Um...actually, I just finished my college exam today, and I will probably come to Tokyo to study in a while."

"Hmm~~What happens next?"

"Then... I originally wanted to visit Miss Shinjo in person today, but Miss Muzi and Asami said that you went to a neighboring city, so I couldn't see you."

"Oh? That's it~ It seems that you have already met them, right?"

"Yes, we chatted a little bit."

"So~?"

"So... Well, actually I also want to become a volunteer like Asami, and I hope to get your permission, Ms. Shinjo."

"...Huh? What does this mean?"

"I learned something about the OSY Association and Miss Muzi from Mami... Can you let me join you too?"

"well……"

"That! I will work hard, and I am actually very good at housework. I will definitely be able to help!"

"--don't want."

"Why--?"

"Since you have learned a lot from Asami, you should know that this organization was founded by the president, right? I don't want to make the president angry yet, so don't."

"I know it's rude, but... please...!"

"I~ said~ ah, Miss S, we are not friends, why should I promise you?"

"This is because……"

"What is it~?"

"..."

"..."

"..."

"If you're okay, I'll hang up~?"

"...Because, he once told me to wait for him."

"……oh?"

"...Miss Shinjo, you always call me Miss S, right?"

"So what~?"

"Ogiwara Sayu... that's my name, and the OSY association is indeed... Can I ask why the association is called this name?"

"...Who knows? Maybe it's just a coincidence."

"accidental……"

"..."

"..."

"I said, Miss S~"

"yes……?"

"A favor, if you are willing to grant me a favor..."

"——Are you willing to help me? I agree!"

"Is it okay? I can't guarantee that I can do it?"

"It doesn't matter even then! No matter what the outcome is... I owe you a favor, Ms. Shinjo!"

"...I know, I'll see what to do."

"Thank you! Miss Shinjo—!"

"Let's talk about that kind of thing later. I'm not doing it for you."

…

Tick ​​tick tick, the clock ticks slowly.

The air conditioner blows appropriate warm air and the room temperature is very comfortable.

When I looked out the window, I saw that the lake was pitch black as if it had been painted.

The light bulb above his head was shining alone, and a thoughtful face was reflected on the glass of the window.

A faint sigh followed.

"...What on earth am I doing inexplicably?"

"?"

When Serizawa Yu opened the door and entered the room, what he saw was his roommate sitting at the table with one hand on his chin, looking out the window in a daze.

"...Xiaoxiang? What are you doing sitting there alone?"

Faced with this inquiry, Shinjoka slowly turned his head to the door, with a mysterious smile on his face.

"Xiao Xi, what's the matter with you?"

"Huh? This is what I want to ask, right? Xiaoxiang, you ran away halfway through playing table tennis and never came back after that. That's too much!"

"Who told me to hate exercise~?"

"That's not the answer!"

Serizawa Yu puffed up her face angrily and walked directly to sit opposite her.

"Anyway, everyone has finished playing table tennis and is now preparing to go to the hot springs together. Let's change clothes quickly."

"Who do you mean?"

"That's Hasumi-san, Kasumigaoka-san, Sawamura-san, Kato-san and Sagara-san."

"The president is not here?"

"--Eh??"

Serizawa Yu was stunned for a moment, and then her face suddenly turned red.

"It means we are all girls. How can a boy like Brother Yu come here? Xiaoxiang, what are you talking about!"

"But I want to go with the president~"

"Can't!"

"Yes~"

Shinjoka giggled, her light short hair flying lonely.

"……Huh?"

Serizawa frowned and tilted his head suspiciously.

"...Xiaoxiang, what's on your mind?"

"What's the meaning?"

"Because, your current atmosphere is so strange, it feels unusual..."

"……oh?"

Shintiao Xiang's heart moved slightly, but there was no expression on his face.

She turned her head to look at the dark blue night sky and raised her lips in a lonely voice, "That's because I have to go back to the Moon Palace soon."

"Moon Palace..."

Serizawa Yuu read softly, and then loudly condemned: "Please don't tell such weird jokes with a serious expression, it's not funny at all!"

"So, please bring me Vivian Westwood's new bag that has not yet been released to the public."

"What Xiaoxiang said is totally incomprehensible and people can't understand it!"
To be continued...