Don't run, Fujiwara

　　In the dark sky, rows of lanterns lit up the entire shrine square. One after another distinctive sounds and smells came from the stall, the crowd was enveloped in a yellow light.

　　The six members of the Student Council stepped into the crowd, led by the calmed down Shirogane and Kaguya, Ishigami and Iino at the back, Shinichi and Chika in the middle.

　　"There are so many people..."

　　Ishigami expressed his thoughts with a bitter face, he thought someone would agree with him, but found that the other five people seemed to ignore the crowd and naturally enjoyed the lively atmosphere of the shrine festival.

　　Kaguya completely let go of her usual restraint and grace, looked around at the peddlers and sights she had never seen before, and tugged at Shirogane's sleeve beside her to speak nonstop.

　　Shirogane explained to her the knowledge, with a gentle emotion in his eyes that he was unaware of, without a hint of impatience.

　　Then came Shinichi and Chika. After playing the face-touching game, the two discussed [Ten Unsolved Mysteries of the Japanese Shrine Festival] for some reason… More precisely, only Chika was happily talking about it. Shinichi only responds mechanically, perfectly interpreting the fact that the human essence is a repeating machine.

　　Then Ishigami turned his head, and Iino next to him was holding candy apple, grilled squid, fried chicken nuggets and other things in her hands. Wait, when did this person go shopping?

　　"Ishigami, is there a problem?" Iino swallowed the food in her mouth and asked with a confused expression.

　　Only at this time, her attitude will be a little better... Ishigami let his eyes sweep over the five people again, and then looked at Jinbei on his body, and realized that he was now one of them.

He raised his head, the night sky lit by the lights on the ground entered his eyes, and he spoke softly.

　　"It's nothing, I just feel that even though the fireworks haven't started yet, I have seen something even more brilliant and beautiful than that…"

　　Iino was stunned for a moment, then distanced himself from him with a face full of disgust: "Suddenly said something inexplicable? It feels really weird."

　　"Eh? Isn't that gross?" Ishigami was stunned this time.

Iino turned her head, and said boldly: "If you express your feelings sincerely… Saying disgusting is an insult to you, I won't do that kind of thing."

　　"The disgust just now was..."

　　"It's just a statement of fact, do you have any opinion?"

　　"...No, it's fine." For some reason, Ishigami also laughed happily.

　　Even the surrounding crowd looked extremely pleasing to the eye.

　　...

　　"Everyone, after the fireworks display, would you like to set off the fireworks together?"

　　Stopping in front of the booth, Chika pointed at a row of small fireworks on the shelf.

　　"Oh, Fujiwara rarely gives good advice." Shirogane touched his chin and nodded in agreement.

　　"This is the difference between 'fireworks watched by everyone' and 'fireworks watched by members of the Student Council. It's rare for Fujiwara-san to give such a meaningful suggestion." Kaguya also appreciated her.

　　"Yeah, even though I felt hurt by the president and Kaguya-san unintentionally, but I was really happy today so I ignored it~" Chika giggled, squatted down and started picking the fireworks she chose.

　　"Buy one for each person, it's easier to carry... Then, I want this!"

　　As she reached out with her chosen target, Shinichi grabbed her wrist.

　　"Fu-ji-wa-ra Sen-pai." A deep voice sounded in her ear.

　　Chika was trembling for some reason, and she forced a smile.

　　"What's wrong, Asada-kun?"

　　"Super Huge Rocket Fireworks... Do you want to buy this?"

　　"Yes, I think it will be very beautiful..." Her tone became unstable, because Shinichi beside her was looking at him.

　　"Without any security arrangements, buying these kind of fireworks to light up... Fujiwara Senpai, do you want to have barbecue tonight?"

　　"As long as it's safe to let go..." Chika's voice became smaller and smaller, and she seemed to know that she was wrong, so she puffed her cheeks and stopped talking.

　　Shinichi took some large but harmless small fireworks, forcefully stuffed them into her hands, then turned his head and said.

　　"In order to prevent you from blowing yourself up by buying fireworks carelessly, and to ensure the safety of this event, I suggest you buy this… Of course, it's just a suggestion, you can buy it or not."

　　Chika looked at him, and suddenly said without thinking.

　　"Asada-kun is like an old woman!"

　　Shinichi with blue veins appeared on his forehead, and he suddenly raised "Super Large Rocket Fireworks", he smiled sincerely at Chika.

　　"Very good, let's have a barbecue tonight! I wonder if these fireworks can cook meat?"

　　At this moment, Chika felt that her life was in danger: "Wait, Asada-kun, your words are a bit scary..."

　　Squinting and smiling, Shinichi approached her: "No way? Doesn't Fujiwara Senpai like big, beautiful, magnificent fireworks that can make people feel afraid? Why do you want to back off? Don't worry, it's me paying, but you can experience the best fireworks for yourself!"

　　"How, are you looking forward to it?"

　　"I don't want to! Wait, no, don't come here... Ugh, Kaguya-san, president, help me! Asada-kun wants to beat me up—"

　　"Why are you in such a rush, wait until I finish buying matches before running away, Fujiwara Senpai——"

　　Seeing the two people who started chasing each other like children, Shirogane and Kaguya stood side by side speechlessly.

　　"The two of them have a very good relationship..."

　　"The same goes for Asada-san, a person who is usually very calm and steady, but he likes to mess with Fujiwara-san..."

　　It couldn't be said that they were different, but it was unexpected.

　　Kaguya's gaze lingered on Shinichi's devilish smile, and then remembered his polite and distant smile when he first joined the Student Council.

　　After only about a month, such a marked change appeared in him.

　　——Sure enough, Shuchi'in Academy's Student Council is the most beautiful place in the world.

　　...

　　Hiding in a corner near the fireworks booth, Hayasaka Ai took a bite of a candy apple.

　　"…That guy also has that side."

　　--Similar.

　　Like herself, he wears a different mask to cover up his real thoughts, and pretends to be a different self from the world.

　　So, is Asada Shinichi having fun with Fujiwara Chika the real him?

　　Otherwise, how would his real look that could even pretend to be that mischievous smile be?

　　Is, also like him...

　　Biting against the hard layer of ice, Hayasaka snorted lightly.

　　"As long as I properly carry out the task of supervising Kaguya-sama, other matters have nothing to do with me."

　　Out of the corner of her eye, she saw them leaving the fireworks booth. After a few seconds, Hayasaka blended into the crowd and followed them from a distance.

　　Staring at Kaguya, who was flirting with Shirogane and getting along really well, she complained in a low voice with some relief and some irritation.

　　"Nice to have fun. I don't know anyone who can't enjoy a shrine festival at all. They have to protect you and watch over you here…"

　　Even though the task was given by the Shinomiya family and had nothing to do with Kaguya, Hayasaka still couldn't help but blame the master who was like her sister.

　　"If possible, I want to be very happy—"

　　Before she finished speaking, an object suddenly pressed against her back, and a deep and cold voice sounded at the same time.

　　"Do not move!"