Kirisu Sensei, Your Scent is Pungent

Shinichi returned to class.

It couldn't be said he was indifferent, but wearing a contemplative expression would make people feel uneasy. After all, he had been in a complex mood since he met those girls.

Get used to it; someday this habit will make him more mature.

The second class in the afternoon was World History. Mafuyu walked to the blackboard, listening to the class monitor calling the class password.

Shinichi stared at her strangely; he didn't know if it was an illusion, but her face looked somewhat off.

Her eyebrows slightly furrowed, and her beautiful face wasn't as rosy as usual. She would bite her lower lip from time to time, and her movements were slower than usual.

Not feeling well?

Perhaps to cover her odd behavior, Mafuyu's voice had a colder tone than before, and her expression was always serious and cold.

The entire class passed in silence.

No one dared to provoke Mafuyu, who was clearly in a bad mood.

As they finally reached the end of the class, when Mafuyu closed the classroom door, many people slumped into their seats.

"So scary..."

"Kirisu-sensei's spiritual pressure is so strong today..."

"Did some blind person offend her feelings again..."

"She's the student council advisor now. The second one might know something inside..."

Hence, the students in Class B unconsciously looked at Shinichi's seat, only to find no one there. The three members of the "Asada Clan" behind and beside him still sat in their seats.

Then someone asked Fumino, who was relatively easy to talk to:

"Furuhashi-san, do you know why Kirisu-sensei's mood is bad?"

Someone also asked Itsuki, who was honest and serious and liked to eat:

"Nakano-san, all of you are from the student council. Did something happen with the student council recently? Where is Asada-san?"

As for Fuutarou, as if he wasn't there, and no one spoke to him.

Fumino and Itsuki shook their heads simultaneously.

"No, we don't know either..."

With a bit of regret, Itsuki added, "Because Asada-kun told me not to follow him before he left the class... So I don't know where he went."

"Ah, I see..."

The classmate who asked Itsuki seemed a bit embarrassed, always feeling like she heard extraordinary information.

Currently, Shinichi followed Mafuyu step by step, following her to the teacher's office.

He didn't sneak around like Itsuki; he just openly followed, like an ordinary student coincidentally on the same path.

Shinichi gazed at Mafuyu's back, but she didn't immediately turn around vigilantly; instead, she walked forward cautiously, step by step, with a slightly unstable pace.

Shinichi saw her about to enter the teacher's office; he ended his observation, quickened his pace, and called out.

"Kirisu-sensei, please wait a moment."

Mafuyu stopped and slowly turned.

"Asada-kun? What is it?"

Shinichi didn't express his concern directly but acted business-like.

"I want to ask if the sports festival project schedule has been sent."

"...It's sent. I will inform you once the review is done."

Seeing discussing business, her initially defensive expression slightly softened. Mafuyu turned to face him and calmly said:

"However, the replacement for tug-of-war ropes and relay baton inventory needs to be handled by you. I've contacted the supplier, and the budget will be sent to the student council's email later."

"Okay."

Shinichi nodded and stared into her cold eyes.

"Since Ichika decided to transfer to Seisho Academy, are you ready to take over her duties and lighten our workload?"

Mafuyu responded calmly as usual.

"A foolish question. It has nothing to do with Ichika-san. I'm just fulfilling my duty as the student council advisor. Whether she's here or not won't affect what I want to do."

"That's true." Shinichi didn't argue, and his non-committal attitude made Mafuyu slightly confused and unsure of his intention in asking this.

Was he testing her? She couldn't let him know...

Before she could regain her vigilance, Shinichi suddenly covered his nose, frowned, and said disgustedly:

"Sensei, is your lunch today garlic pork fried rice? It's quite strong."

Mafuyu was instantly shocked; she unconsciously took a step back, lifted the sleeve of her blouse, and pinched her nose.

"How is that possible? I haven't eaten since morning..."

In the midst of her words, she suddenly came to her senses and stared back at Shinichi with wide eyes.

Her disgusted expression disappeared; Shinichi stretched out his hand and said somewhat cruelly: "You haven't eaten since morning? No wonder you're not feeling well today."

"Kirisu-sensei, it's not a good habit to be too busy to forget to eat."

"You...!"

Mafuyu glared at him angrily, but she couldn't muster any strength because of her empty stomach. Her dissatisfaction looked gentle, like a weak girl who didn't have the strength to resist.

She clenched the textbook in her hand, feeling a bit helpless in her heart.

(This person's observational skills are truly amazing...)

As she said, Mafuyu hadn't eaten since morning due to being busy. As the mid-term exams approached, every quiz paper had to be carefully designed for the students to prepare for the big exams.

Moreover, one member of the student council was absent. To prevent them from struggling to balance their studies and official duties, she planned to help them complete as many complicated procedures and trivial issues as possible. Perhaps to prevent them from wasting time on meaningless things.

As a result, she forgot to eat while busy. She taught on an empty stomach and ran around.

Unexpectedly, what she considered a perfect disguise was seen through by the young man in front of her.

Mafuyu looked at Shinichi; after a moment of silence, she still refused to admit the reality that her blood sugar was so low that her head was spinning.

"Is there anything else? If not, I'll go."

Shifting her gaze away, Mafuyu moved to leave but was stopped by his next words.

"If you don't mind, please take this. It will add calories and sugar."

Shinichi handed her a chocolate bar exactly like the one given by Nino.

Taking something given by one girl and giving it to another, such a scoundrelly thing, Shinichi wouldn't normally do it.

But today was a bit special. The chocolate wasn't the type with a special meaning on Valentine's Day. It was just an ordinary chocolate bar. It shouldn't be a problem.

Anyway, just don't let Nino find out. Wait, what's the deal with this unfortunate fate where the husband cheats outside, and the wife doesn't know?

Shinichi's facial expression remained unchanged, and he complained about himself in his mind.

"...No, I can't accept it."

Mafuyu realized, shook her head, and declined.