Headpats

Observing Homura's behavior, several girls seemed to grasp something, and the intelligent ones might figure something out soon, like Utaha.

Utaha, who always rated Megumi's danger level as max, would she understand the meaning behind his smile and his gesture of head-patting Megumi?

"Ahh! Senpai, you're so sly! I want headpats too!"

With Nayuta's shout, all thoughts were interrupted, and even the intelligent ones didn't have time to think anymore.

"Yes, yes..." Homura said helplessly, shook his head, and chuckled. He then proceeded to give Nayuta some headpats.

She quickly came closer and soon got her headpats.

"Hehehe..." Nayuta laughed foolishly with an intoxicated expression.

"Nii-san... I want it too..." Sagiri said while blushing.

"Yep, very Eromanga-sensei's style!" Elf nodded.

"I don't know anyone with that name!" Sagiri retorted as always.

Seeing their eagerness, Homura smiled and gestured with his hand to approach.

"Homura, I want it too." Mashiro chimed in.

"Even Mashiro..." Nanami hesitated.

"Alright, everyone can join!" Homura declared.

"I want to try too!" Chika raised her hand.

"Wait! Why would Fujiwara-san want it too?!" Kaguya looked incredulous, and even Moeha looked surprised at her own sister.

"Heehee... Seeing everyone eager, I also want to know what it feels like!" Chika answered and then ran over to Homura.

Kaguya was left bewildered in the wind.

"Homura-niisan..." Tsumugi hesitated.

"Even Mugi... can't escape?" Mio said, somewhat embarrassed.

"Escape? For God's sake, it's just headpats. Why did you react so exaggeratedly?" Homura rolled his eyes.

"Ahaha... I didn't mean that..." Mio scratched her head, feeling a bit awkward.

"I actually think it's quite normal!" Yui nodded with understanding. "After all, Mugi-chan and Homuhomu-senpai have known each other since they were kids."

"Eh? Did Yui just say something so proper?!" Ritsu stepped back suddenly, looking panicked. "Yui! Are you okay? Are you sick?!"

"..." Yui fell silent for a moment, then exclaimed, "...Now you said it! I'll infect you! Ricchan, don't run!"

With that, the two began chasing and playing around.

'Infect? Infect what? Cuteness?' Homura subconsciously thought as he heard Yui's words. But that was just a fleeting thought. Many thoughts flashed through his mind, but it didn't stop his head-patting spree!

Those who both wanted to speak and didn't want to speak could only watch this scene with envy, like Nanami and Eriri.

Not only did Homura get his hands on a satisfying patting session, but the receivers found it really comfortable too. It was a win-win deal.

After patting everyone, he raised his hands, fingers moving continuously.

"Anyone else wants headpats?"

The girls who hadn't got headpats exchanged glances, shy to make the request. After all, this was an embarrassing act, not everyone could act nonchalantly like Mashiro and Nayuta.

Homura withdrew his hands with a 'too bad' expression, leaving the girls exasperated!

With all this commotion, the previous topic was completely forgotten.

Meanwhile, Ayano finished her call on the side and put down her phone.

"I've called for two cars; they'll be here soon to take all of you to Otonokizaka."

"What about you, Ayano?" Homura asked.

"Me? I'll drive by myself."

"It's not that." Homura shook his head. "I mean, are you coming too?"

Ayano blinked in realization and nodded.

"Don't worry, I have time until this afternoon."

"Well, that's good..." Homura went into Ayano's car and brought out a cooler box. "Everyone, hungry? I brought sandwiches."

Except for a few who had come together with him and Ayano this morning, everyone else stared blankly at him and the box.

"Sandwiches? Why is the box so big?" Utaha's mouth twitched.

Homura looked puzzled. "There are so many people here today you see? If I didn't bring such a big box, we wouldn't have enough space for the sandwiches."

Now they were even more speechless.

"A whole box of sandwiches... But I am a bit hungry..." Hanayo rubbed her stomach.

Not just Hanayo, every member of Muse had been doing exercise for quite a while, so they didn't need to worry about gaining weight. That's why even if she wasn't really hungry, she still wanted to eat something to replenish her energy!

Of course, overeating wasn't a good thing.

"If you're hungry, just eat. You've just finished your concert, so replenish your energy a bit." Homura placed the box in front of everyone and opened one side of the lid.

"...Looking at it like this, it's quite a sight! The box is full of sandwiches!" Honoka said and unconsciously swallowed.

"Feel free to take some if you want. Even if you eat to your heart's content, I bet you won't finish them all." Homura laughed. "By the way, this box is Haru's food, so don't snatch it from her."

"..." Everyone fell silent.

"Haru-chan is so cute! We definitely won't steal her food, nyaa~!"

"Rin-chan... Why are you taking it seriously..." Hanayo lightly elbowed Rin's waist.

"Hmm? Because we really won't steal Haru-chan's food!" Rin said matter-of-factly, then looked around. "Speaking of which, where's Haru-chan? I didn't get a chance to properly greet her before."

"Right here with me." Rizu walked out with Haru in her arms. Haru comfortably nestled in her soft embrace.

"Nyaa~! Haru-chan, Rin is here, nyaa~!" Ignoring the sandwiches, Rin happily ran toward Haru.

Homura chuckled; when it came to cats, things got a bit special. The present Rin was like a composition of pure cuteness!

"Meow~? (Oh, it's you. Have you had contact with other cats before?)" Haru remembered Rin's problem clearly and soon asked.

"Nyaa~ nyaa~" Rin meowed twice and then refocused, looking at Homura. "By the way, Homura-kun! What did Haru-chan say?"

"I didn't expect you would ask me." Homura was surprised.

"Hehe... Last time I was just too happy, nyaa~ so I forgot that Homura-kun could understand cat language." Rin stuck out her tongue playfully and acted cute.

"Haru asked if you've had contact with other cats, wondering if you're still allergic to cats or not."

"Nyaa~?! Haru-chan remembered and is concerned about Rin! Rin is so happy!" Rin exclaimed happily, then answered while patting Haru's back. "But Rin hasn't tried it yet; there's been no time. But later, Rin should be able to check, nyaa~!"

Homura immediately translated her words to Haru.

"Meow! (Go for it!)" Haru nodded.

Rin turned around, but before she could ask, Homura answered.

"Go for it! That's what Haru said to you."

Soon, Rin's face was filled with a silly smile, a look exactly like Kotori's when seeing something cute.

"...Fujiwara-san, are we hallucinating?" Kaguya asked expressionlessly, then pinched Chika's arm.

"Ouch! It's not a hallucination!" Chika rubbed her arm and grumbled. "Kaguya-san, please pinch your own arm next time!"

"It hurts when I pinch myself."

"But I'm hurt when you pinch me!"

"Minamiya-kun can talk to cats... Why don't I have that cute ability?!" Kaguya let out a sigh and looked depressed.

"Don't ignore me—!"

Chika's cute shout echoed from a distance.