I Just Want a Single Ending [93] [30 PS]

Bonus Chapter!

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Kamigawa Saku didn't have to wait long. Soon, the four girls showed up one by one.

"Sorry for arranging the meeting spot here," he said, apologizing right away once everyone had arrived.

"No problem! I know you did it for us," Kita Ikuyo said cheerfully.

"Yeah," Gotoh Hitori added, feeling similarly grateful.

In her mind, if rumors started spreading about Kamigawa being romantically involved with her, it would undoubtedly damage his reputation at school.

After all, what bright, popular guy would be linked with someone as gloomy as her? If any strange rumors surfaced, she'd become a total outcast in her class. Even her favorite coping mechanism—sleeping on her desk—might be impossible.

"I can't wait to see what your place is like," Chihaya Anon said, casually striking up conversation as they walked.

Kamigawa waved off her excitement, "There's nothing special about my place. It's just an ordinary apartment."

"It's the first time I'm visiting a guy's place!" Kita replied with enthusiasm. "No matter what, it'll be interesting!"

"Same here." Takamatsu Tomori chimed in.

Before CRYCHIC was founded, she had been to Togawa Sakiko's house, but this was her first time going to a guy's.

This was, after all, her first male friend.

Gotoh Hitori kept her eyes fixed on the ground, trying to keep her nerves under control.

There was no doubt she felt like the weakest one in the group.

This was the first time she'd been invited to a friend's home.

STARRY didn't count as Ijichi Nijika's house—it was a livehouse.

And now, she'd actually be doing something as "normal" as attending a study session with friends.

Up until now, she'd only seen this kind of thing in manga. She never thought she'd be living it herself.

It was so moving.

But, wait… what were they supposed to do at a study session?

As Gotoh Hitori's thoughts spiraled, Kamigawa continued chatting with Kita and the others until they arrived at the apartment entrance.

Nagasaki Soyo, Shiina Taki, and Raana were already waiting there for them.

"Good afternoon!"

"Afternoon."

They exchanged quick greetings, and Kamigawa checked his phone to see if Ijichi Nijika had sent any updates.

Only she and Yamada Ryo were still on their way.

"Let's wait a bit here. Nijika should be here soon," he told them after checking that she'd be there in about five minutes.

No one minded the wait.

Five minutes later, Ijichi Nijika and Yamada Ryo came running up.

"Sorry we're late!"

"No worries, it was just a few minutes," Soyo replied, ever considerate.

With everyone gathered, Kamigawa unlocked the apartment entrance and led them inside.

As they headed toward the elevator, Yamada sidled up to him.

"How does it feel to be living the harem life?"

"What?"

He blinked at her, taken aback by the brazen remark.

Yamada chuckled, "Come on, you're surrounded by girls, and they all seem to like you."

"They're just friends."

Kamigawa corrected her firmly, wanting to clear up any misunderstandings.

He was committed to staying single. How could he be the "harem" type?

"If you say so."

Amused by his reaction, Yamada let the topic drop.

When the elevator arrived, they all stepped in.

As Kamigawa hit the button for his floor and the doors closed, he felt something strange.

Wait—did he really look like he was trying to build a harem?

He glanced around at the others in the elevator.

Yep. Nine beautiful girls.

And him, the only guy.

'…'

No wonder Yamada had teased him.

"What's up?" Ijichi Nijika asked, noticing his expression.

"It's nothing," Kamigawa replied, shaking his head and doing his best to accept the reality of the situation.

Making friends with everyone meant these scenarios were inevitable.

Before he could get too deep into his thoughts, the elevator chimed, announcing their arrival.

He stepped out first, leading the way to his apartment door.

The last one to exit the elevator, Chihaya Anon, glanced around at the other girls joining them for the study session.

Seriously, did Kamigawa have insanely good luck with girls or what?

And why were all of his female friends so pretty?

At least, she thought with a sigh of relief, they weren't all interested in him.

For instance, Shiina Taki clearly wasn't a fan. She was here because of Takamatsu Tomori's enthusiasm, nothing more.

As for what the others thought of Kamigawa… well, who knew?

But it couldn't hurt to stay alert.

While she mulled over this, Kamigawa unlocked his front door.

"Whoa, this place is huge!"

Shiina Taki blurted out her reaction as soon as she stepped inside.

She'd been skeptical when he'd suggested hosting the study session at his place, wondering if it was even spacious enough.

But clearly, she'd underestimated him.

"This feels… ridiculously big."

Ijichi Nijika could hardly believe her eyes.

Sure, he'd mentioned his place was large, but seeing it in person was something else.

Takamatsu Tomori, who was right behind them, could only stare in shock.

Yamada, who had been here before, wasn't fazed.

Nagasaki Soyo was equally unfazed.

Raana, on the other hand, wasted no time and made a beeline for the couch like it was her own home.

"This isn't exactly 'ordinary,' it's more like a luxury suite!" Anon muttered, taking in the high-end surroundings.

"It doesn't feel lived-in at all," Kita commented as she looked around.

The apartment was spotless, with everything neatly in place. It felt so pristine, she could hardly believe someone actually lived here.

"…"

Gotoh Hitori, meanwhile, was at a complete loss for words as she stood at the doorway.

The contrast between her gloomy personality and Kamigawa's outgoing nature was stark enough. But now, seeing his upscale apartment made her realize the gap extended to their home lives too.

'Wait… if I married him, I'd never have to work again, would I?'

A fleeting thought entered Gotoh's mind, offering a quick solution to her work problems.

But she quickly shook it off.

No way. Kamigawa would never be interested in someone like her.

"Make yourselves at home! Just let me know if you'd like something to drink," Kamigawa said, shutting the door behind them.

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