The First Square Table Conference

"I told you, how long do you plan on staying?"

Not far away, Nino placed her hands on her hips, looking visibly annoyed.

Miku suddenly became angry and couldn't help but say, "This has nothing to do with Nino!"

"How can it be fine?" Nino turned her face away and hummed softly, "Yotsuba's battle is about to start. Miku, if something happens, we'll talk about it when we get back. Now, hurry up and come over."

After saying this, Nino glanced at Haruto, "And you, come over quickly. Ichika has already arrived, so I'll leave you behind."

Ichika, Nino, Miku, Itsuki, and Haruto—five people in total—gathered for the first square table meeting at Sobu High School Library.

As the chief judge, Ichika coughed and was the first to speak, "Let the plaintiff speak first."

Nino stood up and said, "Yotsuba failed this time, fundamentally."

Miku pursed her lips, "In the final analysis."

Nino's face flushed, and she gritted her teeth, "Chief judge, I protest Miku for disrupting the order of the court."

Ichika's face showed a playful smile, glancing at Haruto, then spoke seriously, "Miku, please be quiet!"

"Otherwise, I'll ask Kuromori-kun's family law to deal with you."

"Huh? Family law?" Itsuki's cowlick wavered as she asked curiously, "Ichika, how come I've never heard of any family law?"

Ichika squinted, "It's Kuromori family law, so you should ask Kuromori-kun~"

Haruto: "😐"

Seeing the three idiots looking at him—Nino with curiosity, Miku with suspicion, and Itsuki with anxiety—Haruto almost snapped the pencil in his hand.

Did Itsuki really believe it?

Never mind, what does Nino want to try?

With a deadpan face, Haruto said, "I agree, anyone who causes trouble will be dealt with by family law!"

"Ouch!"

"Pervert!"

Itsuki shrank her neck, "Hung?"

"Huh?"

Haruto lifted his head and looked at Itsuki.

Her face reddened slightly, and she lay on the table, whispering, "I also want to keep the line in order."

After that interruption, the mood suddenly became much more relaxed.

Nino continued, "The reason Yotsuba failed, in the final analysis, was due to club activities. Because of club activities, Yotsuba would leave early and come home late. Just like a social animal, she barely had time to study."

The quintuplets were all the same. They all managed to pass, so Yotsuba should have been able to pass too. This led to the conclusion:

Club activities were to blame.

But could Nino just call them 'social animals' like that?

It was really hard for them to wake up early every day and work hard for their families. Hearing her words would make them cry!

Haruto didn't participate.

This time, the four Nakano sisters had gathered to form a united front, and it had nothing to do with him.

Even though he said Yotsuba didn't need to worry as long as she passed the retake exam, they didn't see it that way.

Honestly, they had changed a lot without realizing it!

Now, everyone knew to worry about her.

This feeling was actually quite nice, giving him a sense of satisfaction and psychological accomplishment.

However, Haruto was still a bit surprised that these four idiots had managed to pass the exam.

In his mind, Itsuki and Miku were never a problem.

Nino was still questionable. As for Ichika and Yotsuba, it was definitely tough for them.

However, this time Nino passed the exam, even if it was just the bare minimum, but it was still impressive.

The most surprising thing was actually Ichika.

This girl was usually so busy, barely participating in studying, yet she happened to pass.

As for Yotsuba...

Haruto was mentally prepared. Despite sharpening her skills in battle, Yotsuba still failed.

Because of that, he wasn't surprised.

Haruto dismissed his thoughts and didn't take part in the idiots' discussions. He pulled out his phone and had just opened the news when he suddenly felt something touch his foot.

At first, Haruto thought the other person had just bumped into him by accident. After all, the table wasn't that big, so it was understandable.

But soon after, Haruto felt his foot being touched again.

Then the other person began gently rubbing it!

Haruto raised his head to look toward Ichika.

Ichika's face was serious, but her eyes were clearly filled with amusement.

At that moment, Ichika discreetly looked at Haruto, blinked slowly, and silently said, "Kuromori-kun, I want to give you a reward."

It took Haruto a moment to realize what was going on. He didn't fully grasp it until he saw Nino and Miku bickering with each other.

Could it be that Ichika's original idea about family law was just to distract them?

Because after the earlier commotion, the mood had indeed lightened a lot. But even so, that wasn't an excuse for Ichika to mess around!

"That's enough!"

"No, my foot just itches~"

"It itches? Want me to scratch it for you?"

"Hmm~ If it's Kuromori-kun, I don't mind~"

After their eye contact ended, Haruto understood Ichika's intentions.

Is this okay?

Haruto reached out and placed his hand right on Ichika's foot.

"Mhm~"

Ichika's body trembled slightly, and she couldn't help but let out a soft hum.

Several pairs of eyes turned toward them.

"Ichika, what's wrong?"

"Nothing."

Ichika wore a distressed expression, glancing at Haruto without a trace, then rubbed her eyes and said, "It's nothing, it just seems like there's some dust in my eyes right now."

After saying that, Ichika lowered her hands, blinked her bright eyes, raised a finger, and smiled as she said, "Don't worry, I'm fine, so let's continue the discussion."

Nino gritted her teeth and said, "I still hold the same view, Yotsuba should quit the club."

Miku countered, "I disagree. Yotsuba clearly loves the club activities and her friends there."

"Impossible."

As a result, Nino and Miku began to bicker with each other again, neither willing to give in.

Meanwhile, Ichika glared at Haruto with embarrassment and anger, writing something on her notebook, then subtly showed him a corner, just enough for Haruto to see.

"Kuromori-kun, you're a big pervert!"

"Hm?"

Seeing his displeased gaze, Ichika quickly took back the paper and continued writing.

"You secretly bully girls, Kuromori-kun is really perverted!"

"Sure enough, we should call the police right away and make Kuromori-kun repent and change!"

Haruto had initially planned to scare Ichika by placing his hand on her foot, after all, he didn't want to lose face by letting her rub against him like that!

Even if he didn't need it, the soft, smooth feeling of the girl's foot brushing against him was too much!

But this girl just kept causing trouble.

Could this be tolerated?