Girl's Perspective (Part 1)

　　Back in time, about half an hour ago.

　　"Asada-kun is going to the roof, everyone hurry up!"

　　After class at noon, seling Shinichi leave his seat, Itsuki quickly sent a message to the group of quintuplets, asking her sister to act.

　　The reason for this is...

　　Although most of the people in the class had heard of "Uesugi's Invitation on the Rooftop", Itsuki at that time left the classroom in a hurry in the rush to buy the limited dessert, and happened to miss it, and no one specifically mentioned it after that.

　　It wasn't until the question on the phone that the more she thought about it, the more she felt that things weren't that simple, so she went to investigate and found that the two of them were talking on a certain roof. It seems at that time, Fuutarou told Shinichi about the midterms, which made him doubt the balance between forest school and studying.

　　After informing her sister of this discovery, and learning that Shinichi had apparently asked the five of them similar questions to make a decision, the results are ready to come out.

　　Shinichi will negotiate with Fuutarou regarding the quintuplets.

　　Although there is no proof, based on Itsuki's understanding of Shinichi during this period, combined with her recent interactions with Fuutaro, she has come to a conclusion.

　　Immediately, the five started discussing how to deal with this development.

　　As parties involved, once they found out about this matter, they would never turn a blind eye and let the two bicker over the choices and decisions of the five of them.

　　After deciding to let Itsuki observe Shinichi's actions, just before noon today, Shinichi and Fuutarou were found to have been whispering something.

　　So Itsuki knew that it was time for the "negotiations" to begin.

　　Send a message for the other four people to follow immediately, while she silently follows behind.

　　So it didn't take long for the quintuplets to get together and follow Shinichi to the convenience store attached to the school, take a peek at him after buying two bento boxes and then go to the vending machine to put two bottles of drinks, and then go to the teaching building.

　　There's also some interesting stuff going on, like...

　　"Strange, Asada-kun usually brings his own bento, why did he buy it at the convenience store today? Did you forget to bring it…"

　　With the nib touching the paper, Itsuki fell into deep thought.

　　Miku looked up curiously, but before seeing the contents, Itsuki quickly closed the notebook.

　　"What is it?"

　　Miku looked curiously at the left hand that Itsuki had hidden on purpose: "What is it?"

　　Itsuki blushed somehow, and said nervously: "It's just a casual note, don't worry about it."

　　This is a notebook dedicated to recording Shinichi's words and deeds... How could she say anything.

　　Even though the secretary who wrote it was to fulfill her responsibility, there was no need to feel guilty or ashamed, but Itsuki had an inkling that if someone knew that the notebook was full of what Shinichi liked to eat, what book he read today, what philosophical words he said, etc. Itsuki would definitely be seen as a diehard Shinichi fan, and even a stalker!

　　(This kind of misunderstanding shouldn't arise... Asada-kun and I really are just a very pure boss-assistant relationship!)

　　With a serious announcement in her heart, Itsuki stabilized her expression and responded to Miku's gaze.

　　Even though Miku was confused, she didn't doubt Itsuki, and only nodded lightly.

　　"Asada-kun is already far away, if we linger we won't be able to catch up. "

　　The other three also sighed at Itsuki who was struggling in front of the steamed bun cabinet, then surrounded her and pushed her out.

　　"Please wait... Just one, time for lunch~"

　　Itsuki watched with grief as the bread in the cupboard was getting farther and farther away from her, but no one wanted to spare her hungry stomach in time, so she was savagely dragged from the convenience store.

　　Then, along the way, they also meet Ichika's suitors, Nino's friends, members of Yotsuba athletics club, etc. After greeting and declining lunch invitations, they finally entered the teaching building. They followed Shinichi, watching him from the stairs to the dark passageway on the roof.

　　There was a creak, and a light shone through the corner of the passage, and the moment the iron door was tightly closed, the surroundings turned dark again.

　　Seeing that no one was near the door, Yotsuba was about to catch up, but was immediately pulled away by Nino, and the five of them crouched in an empty classroom at the side.

　　"Uesugi hasn't come yet, so you have nowhere to hide when you go there now!"

　　"Ah, yes!" Yotsuba nodded, then giggled excitedly, "But it feels good! This is my first time eavesdropping on someone else's conversation!"

　　"What's more surprising is…" Ichika touched Itsuki's waist, "I didn't expect the kindest and most honest Itsuki to come up with this plan, it sure is impressive..."

　　"Itsuki, you learned something bad~"

　　"I didn't study badly! This is not eavesdropping, this is investigation!" Itsuki blushed, twisting her waist to avoid Ichika's teasing attacks.

　　Even though she was still a little embarrassed, her eyes swept towards the four of them very seriously.

　　"I know it's very immoral to eavesdrop on things like this, and I really wouldn't want to use this method if I could. But..."

　　With a serious expression, Itsuki said:

　　"I can't just wait for Asada-kun to finish negotiating with Uesugi-kun, let's accept his change in attitude towards us without knowing anything!"

　　"I also wonder how Asada-kun will talk about us to Uesugi-kun. Does he want us to do our best with Forest School matters, or let us put chores aside for the time being and concentrate on studying?"

　　"Or, for the sake of our achievements, he will go to Uesugi-kun for help and ask him to join the committee, teach us and handle the work we can't handle at the same time."

　　Nino said in a low voice: "If he dares to do this, I will never let him..."

　　It was as if Miku didn't care what decision Shinichi made, her thoughts weren't the same.

　　Itsuki continued.

　　"For the Forest School, everyone's hard work today was clear to all. We are getting closer to our goal of making Forest School the most perfect and making this committee the best committee ever. Therefore, we must not fail here!"

　　"No matter what everyone thinks about studying, do you want to let Uesugi-kun continue teaching us… We only have one goal to follow up, and that is to find out Asada-kun's views on these things, and move forward. Before the situation develops into a hasty one!"

　　Itsuki clenched her fist.

　　"Everyone, get ready! Our committee is guarded by us!"

　　"…Ara ara." Ichika smiled and shook her head, "Even the chairman can't change our six-member committee...? Itsuki actually said a line that could be considered a famous saying."

　　"Eh?! It's not that strong..." Itsuki waved her hand frantically, but Yotsuba held her hand.

　　"Don't worry, vice chairman! Asada-san would never make a wrong decision! Though I don't know what mistake it was!"

　　"Eh—"

　　Even though they were in an unfamiliar empty classroom, the five of them were still laughing happily, and the originally dignified atmosphere suddenly relaxed.

　　At this time, the sound of footsteps suddenly sounded, and they quickly calmed down, hid their figures, and walked towards the roof listening to the thick and heavy voices that were clearly male.

　　When the iron door closed again, the five of them rushed out of the empty classroom, into the corridor on the roof, and eavesdropped on the door at the end.