Make a decision and move forward boldly. Don't go back on the promises you have made.

　　"Okay, thanks for your hard work," Shirogane stretched out and smiled.

　　"Ha, it seems like it's been a long time since I felt like working together like this."

　　"Besides, I don't have time to report to the student council room. I have a lot of things to do as soon as school starts." Shinichi shrugged, turned to look at Kaguya who was packing tea sets in front of the cupboard, and suddenly looked at Shirogane. He asked in a low voice.

　　"How have you been lately?"

　　Shirogane immediately understood what he meant, and his face looked a little embarrassed, but he still followed his example and responded calmly.

　　"Still the same. Although I think there has been some progress, and the number of attacks and defenses against each other has been reduced a lot, but…"

　　Shirogane looked at Shinichi with a complicated gaze, letting him understand for himself.

　　"Well, from my perspective as an outsider, you are indeed more relaxed now than before, and the harmonious atmosphere is more natural and intimate. This is good."

　　Shinichi spoke in a comforting tone, and found that Kaguya seemed to have noticed this. To avoid more disputes, he said a few words more quickly and prepared to leave.

　　"There's not much time left, so you have to make a 'decision' quickly. When you need my help, just tell me like before."

　　Shirogane stretched out his fist and said with a smile.

　　"Of course!"

　　As he said this, there was a hint of contemplation in his eyes, and determination began to emerge.

　　"Decisive victory, huh..."

　　Shinichi didn't notice the change in her expression. He returned to the sofa, picked up his school bag, greeted Ishigami and Iino, and prepared to leave the student council room.

　　At this moment, Chika who was not present today, suddenly came up to him, looking guilty, and spoke quietly.

　　"Asada-kun, may I ask you a favor?"

　　"What is it?" Shinichi felt confused when he saw her blushing face and twirled her fingers on her chest.

　　"That one~"

　　Chika tiptoed slightly and leaned very close, not caring about the distance at all. The soft fragrance continued to flow into Shinichi's nose.

　　"The Board Games Club will work together with the Drama Club to perform a love action drama at the sports festival. The main actor there might not be able to appear, so—"

　　Before Chika finished speaking, Shinichi refused with a smile on his face.

　　"Sorry, you asked me to die. Please allow me to refuse."

　　"Wow, is that too much…" Chika sighed as if giving up.

　　"Okay, just forget it if it doesn't work~ Anyway, your acting skills are very good, I would like to ask you to take some time to play a scene with me and practice the exercises. It's just the two of us, right?"

　　"High pressure tone…" Shinichi thought that it was wrong to reject his senior twice in a row, so he reluctantly nodded.

　　"Okay, if it's just a private performance... Fujiwara Senpai, I really didn't expect you to make such a request. Where is the pride in being an artist?"

　　Based on his understanding of Chika, even if the person encounters a bad script, she will act happy in her own way, confident and unrestrained, and act as she pleases.

　　Never mind a duet, maybe even during practice she could pat her chest and say, "I don't need it!"

　　(You have to use all kinds of tricks to get me to agree, Fujiwara Senpai, what are you planning...)

　　Various bad guesses appeared in Shinichi's mind and seriously observed this cute girl's expression, trying to see clues of someone who wanted to frame him.

　　Unexpectedly, what caught his attention was a sweet smile that looked like a girl in love, innocent and full of happiness.

　　"Hehehe~ An artist's pride and things like that are just something you can talk about casually! But don't break your promise? I will notify you on LINE when the time comes, so stay tuned~"

　　 Chika tilted her head and smiled at him.

　　Shinichi stared at this for a few seconds, then looked away and said helplessly.

　　"…I know, I won't regret it."

　　"Hah?"

　　Chika looked at his face with doubtful eyes.

　　"Asada-kun… Shouldn't you be embarrassed?"

　　"…"

　　Only at certain times, Chika's eyes always deserve to be hit.

　　Shinichi's face turned cold and he glared at her.

　　"Fujiwara Senpai, facing evil people who use tricks to persuade others to agree to demands, it is reasonable if not trustworthy."

　　Being stared at by someone who seemed to know everything, Chika turned her head away in embarrassment.

　　That innocent smile was also tinged with the humiliation and filth that the children of politicians had.

　　"Oh, I don't understand what you're talking about~ If you want to blame others, you'd better provide some solid evidence~"

　　"Humph." Shinichi sneered, too lazy to continue paying attention to her, and walked out of the student council room with his schoolbag in hand.

　　Unexpectedly, Chika lowered her voice again and spoke to him.

　　"Asada-kun, let me ask you one last thing! This is just a normal question out of curiosity. You can choose not to answer."

　　"What happened again?" Shinichi rolled his eyes, but stopped and waited until she finished.

　　"Ahem!" Chika looked a little nervous. After coughing, she said the question using RAP.

　　"The girl who went on stage to perform with you... You hugged her tightly... You have a good relationship?"

　　Shinichi answered directly.

　　"That's my friend. We've been together at forest schools and exchange meetings. We have a very good relationship… I have trained her in acting, so I should be considered both a teacher and a friend?"

　　It's just that best friend, a certain actress, really wants to be his girlfriend.

　　Of course, Shinichi couldn't tell Chika about this kind of thing, and it was even more impossible for him to say directly, "I have already confessed to each other with her and her sister."

　　"That's right~ Yes, I understand."

　　 Chika responded with vague understanding, and no other emotions could be heard.

　　Shinichi didn't see her expression clearly, he only knew that after her words fell, Chika said goodbye, then turned around and returned to the student council room.

　　Chika looked very happy.

　　It was rare to see her have such a soft and childish side.

　　Lastly, the faint hue in the ears is truly unforgettable.

　　Shinichi was touched by the scene as he watched it, and he recalled that on the night of the student council's summer trip, he hugged her and said those words as if she was sleepwalking.

　　"So... I like it the most.."

At that time, was Chika really asleep, or was she pretending to be asleep to show her feelings?

　　A month has passed and the correct answer can no longer be traced.

　　But Shinichi knew it in his heart, and he himself knew it, it was just that they were both pretending to be stupid at the same time. Maybe no one can understand it to the end, and no one needs the correct answer.

　　All one can do is indulge in ambiguous thoughts and enjoy a little happiness without any veil being lifted.

　　"…And I just need to comply with the agreement."

　　Shinichi turned around and took a step.

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　　In the middle of his journey with a graceful posture, Shinichi stopped and scratched his hair in annoyance.

　　"Damn, I forgot to ask the president about part-time work..."