Kushida Kikyou took the fruit she had just washed and cut, placing it onto the table.
Shiki Natsu was very generous in sharing the fruit with the several girls, though of course, at the mont, only Kushida Kikyou was enjoying it.
"What's wrong, Hiyori? Feeling a bit unaccustod to this?"
Shiki Natsu's gaze fell upon Shiina Hiyori's slightly wandering little eyes. After their gazes t, Shiina Hiyori lowered her head slightly, hiding the lower half of her face behind her book, and then nodded faintly toward Shiki Natsu.
"Mn... a little bit," she whispered, her voice carrying a few hints of embarrassnt.
This was only natural.
No matter who it was, entering a boy's dormitory only to find two beautiful girls wearing maid outfits and serving him diligently—such a scene would hardly be considered normal no matter how one thought about it, right?
A normal person's first reaction would definitely be to associate it with so strange, odd, and indescribable directions.
Shiki Natsu seed to see through her thoughts. He picked up a piece of apple and handed it to her, his tone remaining relaxed and natural.
"Is it because of the maid outfits on Horikita-san and Kikyou?"
Shiina Hiyori accepted the apple and nodded honestly once again.
Kikyou... It seed Shiki Natsu's relationship with Kushida Kikyou was also quite good.
"Mn."
If it were simply a matter of many people, even if the room were cramd with five girls, she wouldn't feel anything was amiss. After all, Shiki Natsu himself was a very excellent and charming person.
Whether it was that impeccable handso face, the rumored super-strong athletic and academic abilities, or even the boldness to confront the Student Council Vice President head-on... for such a person to be surrounded by many girls was a very reasonable thing in itself.
In fact, as Shiki Natsu's "book friend," hearing others praise him actually made Shiina Hiyori feel an inexplicable sense of happiness and pride.
But...
Maid outfits. If they existed not at a Cultural Festival but inside a boy's dormitory, it was still a bit too 'advanced' for the beautiful girl before him.
"Actually, it's not as complex as you think."
Shiki Natsu smiled and explained.
"The reason they are dressed like this is entirely due to a bet."
"A bet?"
Shiina Hiyori blinked, a trace of confusion flashing through her purple eyes.
"That's right."
"The wager between Horikita-san and wasn't actually a maid outfit at the start, but one hundred thousand Private Points. However... Hiyori, you are also aware that due to so special reasons in Class D, their Class Points for the first month were zero. Therefore, Horikita didn't have the ability to pay the one hundred thousand Private Points. Furthermore, the initial one hundred thousand Private Points the school issued to Horikita at the start of the sester had already been mostly spent. She could only choose this thod to repay the debt."
Speaking up to this point, Shiki Natsu deliberately emphasized his tone, speaking with an appreciative voice:
"I have to say, Horikita-san is truly soone who keeps her word and accepts defeat gracefully. I really admire that about her."
Hearing these words, Horikita Suzune, standing behind Shiki Natsu, instantly had her already frosty face turn a few shades darker. Who was it that I gave my initial one hundred thousand points to?! Saying it like this made it sound as if she was quite a spendthrift person.
Moreover... regarding the maid outfit, she had sternly refused at the beginning. It was just that this guy deliberately made her think in the direction of her brother. If she couldn't afford to lose, her evaluation in her brother's heart would drop.
In the end, it was all because of Shiki Natsu's own bad taste!
The force in Horikita Suzune's hands involuntarily increased a few degrees, as if she wanted to vent all her resentnt onto Shiki Natsu's shoulders.
However, this slightly increased force didn't feel painful to Shiki Natsu at all. Instead, it felt just the right amount of sore and refreshing, causing him to narrow his eyes comfortably.
Although Shiina Hiyori didn't know exactly what the two had bet on, hearing the reason was "to repay a debt," the confusion in her heart instantly dissipated quite a bit.
"So that's how it is..."
"Although it makes her a maid, it's really just doing so simple things."
Shiki Natsu continued, his tone appearing very open and aboveboard.
"After all, everyone is a classmate. I wouldn't really treat her like a servant. I just have her co over every day to help rub my shoulders, pound my back, and casually clean up the dishes."
"Also, it only requires one hour a day, lasting for one month."
Listening to Shiki Natsu's understated explanation, Shiina Hiyori silently evaluated it in her heart.
One hour a day, doing so simple housework and massage, to offset a debt of one hundred thousand points...
Calculated this way, it indeed didn't seem like an excessive condition.
As for why it had to be a maid outfit...
Shiina Hiyori stole a glance at Shiki Natsu, secretly reaching a conclusion in her heart.
It seems... this is just a boy's unique aesthetic, right?
So Shiki Natsu likes this style of clothing... noted.
"As for Kikyou's reason, she already explained it herself just now. It's to thank for my help."
Shiki Natsu then pointed to Sakayanagi Arisu, who was reading a book not far away.
"And that Sakayanagi-san there, actually, also has a similar wager with . If she loses this midterm exam... well, she will also put on a maid outfit."
"Eh?!"
Shiina Hiyori widened her eyes in so disbelief, looking toward that silver-haired young girl leaning on a cane with a powerful aura.
This girl, who looked so imposing and full of queenly vibes, actually agreed to this kind of wager?
"These bets were actually all initiated by them coming to ."
Shiki Natsu spread his hands, revealing a very helpless expression.
"I rely... reluctantly accepted them."
"So, Hiyori, just relax and read your book, just like we do in the library."
Shiina Hiyori thoughtfully glanced at Horikita Suzune, then looked at the confident Sakayanagi Arisu.
Indeed.
Whether it was Horikita Suzune's refuse-to-lose gaze or Sakayanagi Arisu's aura of controlling everything, it showed they were the type of characters with an extre desire to win.
Since they were willing to accept this shaful punishnt of wearing a maid outfit upon losing, then conversely, if Shiki Natsu lost, the price he would have to pay would surely be quite imnse as well.
This wasn't unilateral oppression, but a fair gamble.
Thinking of this, Shiina Hiyori felt her entire being relax.
So it wasn't that Shiki Natsu grasped their weakness and threatened them into this kind of sha-play, but rather a graceful acceptance of defeat. Shiki Natsu's image was restored in the young girl's heart.
"Speaking of which..."
Shiina Hiyori suddenly rembered sothing and asked softly.
"Natsu and the second-year Vice President Nagumo seem to have a wager too, right?"
"Mn, yes."
Shiki Natsu nodded.
"Does Natsu... really like betting with others?"
Shiina Hiyori tilted her head, looking at him curiously.
"It depends on the situation."
Shiki Natsu chuckled lightly, giving an ambiguous answer.
The so-called 'depending on the situation' naturally ant seeing if he had a one hundred percent certainty of winning.
If he didn't have the certainty of inevitable victory, he would absolutely not risk his own interests. Conversely, if victory was in his grasp, then he wouldn't mind increasing the stakes a bit more, making the opponent lose even more thoroughly.
Although gambling was gambling, Shiki Natsu was never so wandering swordsman of chance. When playing wagers, he only played the ones he would definitely win.
"Why?"
Shiki Natsu looked into the young girl's clear eyes and asked back.
"Does Hiyori also want to make a bet with ?"
"Umm..."
Shiina Hiyori thought about it seriously, then shook her head slightly.
"For now... I don't want to for the ti being."
She revealed a gentle and tranquil smile.
"However... perhaps one day in the future, I might occasionally want to try betting with Natsu."
If I lose, will I also have to wear a maid outfit?
But... being able to chat with Shiki Natsu every day seems pretty nice too?
"Is that so?"
Shiki Natsu raised an eyebrow, a trace of anticipation flashing in his eyes.
"Then I'll be waiting anyti."
Just as the two were chatting idly, Sakayanagi Arisu, who had been standing next to Kamuro Masumi observing her, suddenly moved.
She leaned on her cane and walked in front of Shiki Natsu, a aningful smile hanging on her face.
"Well then, today's enemy reconnaissance is over."
"Shiki-san, don't forget the agreent between us."
Those pale purple eyes flickered with a cunning light and the self-confidence of holding the winning ticket.
She just loves like this, huh? Even though I've clearly gone to such lengths.
It seed that after collecting intelligence on Kamuro Masumi, Sakayanagi Arisu had beco even more confident in herself.
"Of course."
Shiki Natsu responded faintly.
"Then I'll excuse myself. Goodnight."
Sakayanagi Arisu bade farewell politely, then turned and walked toward the door.
"I'll be going back first."
Shiki Natsu watched that petite back depart.
However, at the mont Sakayanagi Arisu turned around, his gaze inadvertently swept over Kamuro Masumi, who was still buried in her work.
Coincidentally, the young girl raised her head, and their gazes t in the air for a second.
Shiki Natsu clearly captured a trace of... sothing from Kamuro Masumi's beautiful purple eyes.
A flash of happiness?
Or could it be described as... cunning?
Kamuro Masumi quickly lowered her head, continuing to stare at the workbook in front of her, as if that look just now was rely Shiki Natsu's illusion.
Shiki Natsu rubbed his chin, deep in thought.
That appearance of being brimming with confidence Sakayanagi Arisu had just now... could it be she was played by Kamuro Masumi?
Since when did his desk mate, who usually looked a bit clumsy and only knew how to sulk, beco so smart and so good at acting?
She actually learned how to set a trap for that smug brat?
Interesting.
Because Sakayanagi Arisu left relatively early, she naturally didn't get a share of the plate of cut fruit on the table.
Shiki Natsu invited the remaining few girls to enjoy it together.
In an atmosphere that was sowhat subtle but generally harmonious, ti flew by.
Soon, the one hour of maid service ti ended.
After Horikita Suzune heard her phone alarm ring, she didn't stay a second longer. She quickly ducked into the bathroom to change back into her school uniform, then with a dark face, carried her bag and left Shiki Natsu's dormitory directly.
Mn, not even a goodbye. It seed Horikita Suzune had a quite unhappy ti here today as well.
Kushida Kikyou followed closely behind, not forgetting to bid everyone a sweet farewell before leaving.
Watching these two maids leave, the room instantly beca much emptier.
Shiina Hiyori glanced at the ti and also closed the book in her hands.
"Well then... I should go back too."
She stood up, bowing slightly to Shiki Natsu and Kamuro Masumi.
"Sorry for the intrusion today, Natsu, and Kamuro-san."
"Mn, be careful on the way."
Shiki Natsu nodded with a smile.
After sending off Shiina Hiyori, only Shiki Natsu and Kamuro Masumi remained in the room.
The room suddenly appeared much more spacious, leaving only the two of them.
Shiki Natsu walked to the desk, lowering his head to look at the exercises Kamuro Masumi was doing.
These exercises basically belonged to the upper-interdiate difficulty level.
Given Shiki Natsu's understanding of Kamuro Masumi, she should have been able to solve these things; even if it took a bit more ti, she could provide the answers.
And Sakayanagi Arisu shouldn't be a fool either; scouting the enemy definitely wouldn't be that sloppy.
No, considering that only a little over half an hour had passed from Sakayanagi Arisu's arrival to her departure, feeling that she had scouted the enemy well in just half an hour and then leaving with full confidence—this behavior of Sakayanagi Arisu was a bit too hasty, wasn't it?
Exactly how much did she look down on Kamuro Masumi?
Shiki Natsu's gaze fell upon the exercises Kamuro Masumi had done. The volu of practice questions completed today wasn't very large. In over an hour, according to Kamuro Masumi's previous pace, she should have completed at least six or seven more questions.
And then... so questions had corrections on them. The difficulty of these questions could be said to be quite high; for an average student, they would be quite strenuous, and it was easy to fall into traps.
Kamuro Masumi's problem-solving traces displayed the appearance of her falling into a trap, discovering she had fallen into a trap, and then hurriedly climbing out to rethink how to solve the problem.
Even if she ultimately solved for the final answer, the process was a bit bumpy, ti-consuming, and there were points deducted in the process.
Of course, there were also so questions that Kamuro Masumi appeared to do quite smoothly.
All of these were things displayed for Sakayanagi Arisu to see.
What types of questions she was good at, what types she wasn't—she had fully displayed them.
Sakayanagi Arisu probably hadn't imagined that Kamuro Masumi, who looked quite honest, would actually play so little tricks on her, right?
Did she think she already understood Kamuro Masumi as a person well enough?
She was a bit too arrogant. In the end, that fellow Sakayanagi Arisu seed to have not grown at all from start to finish.
She was still quite haughty and arrogant.
Of course, there were so changes.
At first, she felt Shiki Natsu was just an interesting toy, then he beca an opponent worth treating seriously in her eyes.
As for others... deep inside Sakayanagi Arisu's heart, she still looked down on them.
Shiki Natsu's gaze fell on Kamuro Masumi. His own cute little desk mate had gotten more cunning sches.
Deliberately showing weakness, making the opponent underestimate the enemy, and then delivering a fatal blow at the critical mont.
"You did pretty well, Masumi."
"Natsu, you also have to rember your agreent with ."
Kamuro Masumi raised her head to look at Shiki Natsu.
"Of course."
Shiki Natsu revealed a smile, nodding slightly.
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