523 “Hero”

Yukari and Mika walked to a quiet corner in school and sat down across each other.

"Wakaba-san is busy right now with her club activities, correct?"

"Yeah."

"I feel like she intentionally misled me, yet she didn't tell me a single lie… she's truly amazing." Yukari sighed.

"Chiaki has always been amazing," Mika responded.

"The two of you are good friends. When things don't involve Seigo… Seiji, what type of relationship do you have with her?" Yukari inquired.

Mika didn't reply.

"It's fine if you don't want to tell me. You have no obligation to answer this question from me." Yukari smiled. "I'm just curious, and slightly envious as well. This is because I'd actually like to become friends with Wakaba-san."

This was the truth. Yukari felt quite pressured having Chiaki Wakaba as her opponent. She felt it would be best if they could become allies.