Whirlpool

"Um, mom, dad, can I live alone?"

When Nana's voice fell, Ayaka and her parents didn't look in Nana's direction. Rather they looked at Shishio simultaneously since they thought that Nana's decision was because of Shishio, but they saw that Shishio was also flabbergasted at this moment.

Shishio was surprised when he heard that Nana wanted to live alone. "Nana, are you sure you live alone? Your house isn't that far away from the school, right?" He felt like it was a waste of money for Nana to live alone. It didn't mean that he didn't support Nana to live alone, but even if she couldn't do it now, when they entered university, they could live together, so what's the hurry?

Shishio knew that if the one who said those questions were Nana's parents, then she might be stubborn and might even fight her parents so they would allow her to live alone, so, in place of her parents, he needed to ask those questions, especially he knew that it wasn't easy to live alone and it was quite troublesome.

Shishio also knew why Nana decided to move alone, and he was also tempted, but he was a guy, and he was thinking more about the inconvenience when she was living alone.

Hearing Shishio's questions, Ayaka and Nana's parents nodded and didn't say anything, looking at Nana.

Nana knew that she hadn't talked to anyone when she had decided to move alone. Still, the reason why she wanted to live alone was so she could be with him alone easily, and she didn't expect that Shishio would be the one who doubted her decision, but even so, she nodded. "Yes, I want to live alone."

Shishio didn't ask a question again and looked at Nana's mother. The one who would pay Nana's accommodation was her parents, and he knew that her parents didn't lack money, but it didn't mean they would follow their daughter's selfishness, right?

Nana's mother noticed Shishio's gaze and asked, "So Nana, can you tell me why you want to live alone?"

"I want to learn how to be independent!" Nana said without hesitation since she had prepared before she decided to ask both of her parents.

'What a cliche reason...'

Shishio was lost for words, but...

"Dear, I think that we should agree to her decision to live alone since you should know how sloppy Nana is," Nana's mother suddenly said while looking at her husband. When she thought how sloppy her daughter was, she was afraid that Shishio might dump her when he knew about it. She also felt that it was good to teach her daughter early, considering she didn't want to lose her son-in-law. She was sure that her daughter's apartment would be quite close to their home so she could check her up from time to time.

"Mom!" Nana's face was so red when her bad part was told by her mother directly right in front of her boyfriend! It was true that she was sloppy, but she still wanted a face!

Hearing his wife's words, Nana's father nodded, but then he said, "If you have decided to live alone, then I won't stop you since it is also good for your own, but I hope that it won't affect your study."

"You don't need to worry." Nana patted her chest with a proud expression and said, "Even if I can't get the 1st rank, I believe that I won't fall from the top 10 positions."

"Oh? You're so confident?" Nana's father raised his eyebrow.

"Of course!" Nana hugged Shishio's arm and said, "Shishio is the 1st rank, and he's good at teaching me."

Ayaka didn't feel surprised when she heard Nana's words since she knew about it, but Nana's parents were surprised, and it seemed that their daughter was really good at choosing their son-in-law, so Nana's decision to live alone didn't receive that much rejection, but her father asked her to do something.

"Since you have decided to live alone, then you should choose your own place to live." Nana's father looked at Nana and said, "You should try to visit the realtor on your own later and tell me which place that you want to live."

"Aye! Aye!" Nana was excited right now since everything could be so smooth, and she happily hugged her father. "Thank you, dad!"

Looking at his daughter, Nana's father let out a sigh, thinking that his daughter really had grown up, and somehow, he felt a bit reluctant to give her to Shishio. He then stared at Shishio and said, "I hope that you don't let her down."

"You don't need to worry, Uncle. I won't." Shishio nodded without hesitation.

Then they talked for a while before Shishio decided to excuse himself since he knew he needed to go back.

As Shishio left, Ayaka looked at Nana, then said, "Nana-chan, the reason why you want to live alone is that you want to spend more time with Shishio-kun, right?"

"Ah?" Nana was surprised, but she only laughed and smiled. "Don't tell mom and dad, Onee-chan."

Ayaka let out a long sigh, thinking her spoiled little sister had grown up somehow, which made her feel complicated. She then thought of Shishio and wondered how he could bring so much change to her little sister, but she felt a bit lonely because of this. "Should we take a bath together? It has been a while, after all."

"Yes!" Nana hugged Ayaka happily and agreed without hesitation.

Ayaka smiled as she caressed Nana's hair, then suddenly said, "Should we invite Shishio-kun too when we take a bath together in the future?"

"Huh?"

Nana was dumbfounded and looked at her older sister, who was smiling gently as usual while thinking that Ayaka was joking, right?

Little did Nana know that Ayaka was serious since she thought she should ask Shishio to take a bath together so they could make a closer bond and get to know each other better, right?

---

While on his trip to go back, Shishio had many things on his head, especially about Sakurajima Mai and how she had become unnoticed. He knew that there were many solutions so Mai's problem would be solved, but the problem was whether she would follow his words or not, and at the same time, when he tried to position himself in Mai's position, he couldn't help but feel terror.

Being unnoticed, ignored, and disregarded, and somehow, Shishio felt like Mai was drowned deep into the sea. She was hopeless and helpless and hoping someone would reach out to her, and it was also why Sakuta could get Mai.

Shishio shook his head and thought for a while before he found some good idea, but he knew that this plan needed quite a while to implement. However, he felt that he needed to do this since this plan would be useful for him too.

With that said, Shishio thought about Shiina, and he knew that he needed to give her more.

---

On the Sakurasou, everyone ate dinner with a sigh. Somehow after they tasted Shishio's food, the food they tasted was a bit bland, but well, it was good enough.

Everyone, except for Shiina, was in the living room, and even though they didn't say anything, they were waiting for Shishio. After all, they had heard that he went to Enoshima for a date, and they had to admit that they felt a bit jealous, especially girls, since they also wanted to go there.

When everyone was talking to each other while drinking a beer, Ritsu and Misaki were reading a book together, but then Roberta stood up directly without saying anything, walking toward the entrance.

"Huh?"

Looking at the sudden movement of Roberta, everyone was surprised, but then they heard his voice.

"I'm back."

Then without hesitation, they stood up too and ran in their direction, and without hesitation, they shouted, "Shishio, did you bring a souvenir?"

"..."

Looking at many people who welcomed him, Shishio was speechless, but somehow it brought him a smile. "Well, I have bought a lot. You can check them."

---

In the living room, everyone was eating the souvenir that Shishio had bought from Enoshima. They were asking him and tasting various foods and beverages that he had bought.

"It's delicious! It's delicious, Shishio-kun!" Misaki said as she ate the mochi and yokan with both of her hands.

"It's great that you like it." Shishio nodded, then looked at Roberta and gave her a yokan. "How about you try this, Roberta."

"Thank you, Shishio-sama." Roberta nodded and happily accepted.

"You sure bought a lot of things, Shishio-kun," Ritsu said as she read various brochures about Enoshima, which somehow made her really want to see this place, but at the same time, she was a bit speechless when she saw that he bought a lot of things there.

"Really? It's quite normal," Shishio said.

"You bastard, I'm so jealous! Just break up already!" Mayumi said as she ate her yokan.

"Is it fun there, Oga-kun?" Shiro-san asked curiously.

"...." Shishio ignored Mayumi and looked at Shiro-san. "It's quite fun. You should visit there if you're free Shiro-san, coming to the Enoshima might give you an idea for your novel."

Hearing Shishio's words, Shiro-san nodded and thought that it might be good to visit Enoshima in the future.

"How did you buy a beer there?" Chihiro asked as she tasted the Enoshima beer. She felt like the taste was alright, but it wasn't that special.

"With confidence," Shishio said without changing his expression.

"...."

They looked at Shishio speechlessly.

"Shishio-kun, I'm so jealous. Can you also bring me there too?" Sayaka asked with a cute expression.

"Sorry, I don't think it is possible since I don't want to be misunderstood, but it might be possible to go on a trip with everyone in the future," Shishio said.

"Trip together!"

Everyone was stunned before they became excited when they heard it.

"Yes, we can go together! Let's have a trip together!" Misaki said excitedly, stood up, waved her hands, and seemed couldn't wait to go on a trip.

"Golden Week is near! Let's go somewhere!" Mayumi said without hesitation.

"That's a great idea." Chihiro nodded and asked, "Shishio, do you know a good place? If possible, you can go there for free."

"..."

Shishio was speechless, and he hadn't agreed to their decision. However, he felt that it wouldn't be bad to go on a trip during Golden Week with everyone. But before he answered, he heard Shiina's voice.

"Shishio."

Shiina strode and sat directly on Shishio's lap.

Shishio quickly caught her and let her sit on his lap gently since he knew that she had just lost her first time yesterday, and even though she didn't bleed at that time, he knew that she was still uncomfortable.

Shiina forgot all the uncomfortable feelings and felt comfortable just by sitting on his lap. She closed her eyes and rubbed her head against his chest, but then she noticed everyone was staring at her. She titled her head and felt confused. "What's wrong?"

"...." Everyone.

Shishio only patted Shiina's head and said, "We were talking about going on a trip together."

"Trip?" Shiina looked at Shishio and asked, "Where?"

"Well..." Shishio thought for a moment and said, "If you don't mind, how about we go to Tateyama?"

"Tateyama?'

Shiro-san looked at Shishio curiously and asked, "Tateyama? Is it in Toyama or Chiba prefecture?"

"Chiba." Shishio looked at everyone, then said, "I know someone there, and we should be able to spend time in a hotel for free. Do you want to go?"

"YES!!!!"

Everyone said without hesitation!

Shishio had said that it was free, so what was the use of hesitation?

If the one who told them that it was free was a stranger, then they might not believe him, but the one who said it was Shishio, so they believed his words without hesitation.

Shishio then felt Shiina tucked in his arm. He looked at Shiina and asked, "What's wrong, Mashiro?"

"I have drawn the manga," Shiina said.

Shishio was surprised and asked, "Can I see them?"

"Um." Shiina nodded and said, "In your room?"

"Well, let's go." Shishio nodded and helped Shiina to stand up. He then suddenly recalled something and asked, "By the way, where's Kanda-kun?"

"He has moved to the regular dorm before. I helped him move up there," Shiro-san said.

"I see... this place is going to be lonely." Shishio sighed, showing helplessness, but then he shook his head. "Well, I'll go back first." He then walked out of the living room with Shiina. Everyone didn't feel strange about why they walked out together since they knew that Shishio and Shiina decided to team up together to create a manga, but why did they feel like their relationship became closer?

Ritsu and Misaki looked at Shishio and Shiina with a complicated expression, they wanted to get closer and follow them, and they felt a bit awkward to say that they wanted to follow both of them.

Looking at everyone's reaction, Chihiro drank the Enoshima beer silently and thought that youth was really complicated, but then she could only shake her head since she wasn't that much different.

The majority of females in this place had the same idea and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Even though he didn't do anything and had never done anything, just by standing there, he pulled everyone to move closer toward him whether he realized it or not, but one thing for sure, some of them might be hurt, and some of them might get their happiness.

But even so, they knew that their feelings were precious, and they wanted him to know.

Luckily, Shishio didn't smile at that time or else, they might not contain their feelings anymore and pushed him on the floor, then... Cough! Cough!