CH 170

Episode 170: Encounter after a long time

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As we walk, the path opens up before us.

In the area where Spa Emotional is located, restoration work is being carried out, and most of the general public seems to be gathering at the evacuation site, so there are hardly any people to be seen.

Although the city suffered considerable damage, it didn't extend to the vicinity of the railroad tracks, and it seems that the trains are still running.

For this reason, our first encounter with people who were not affected was in the station premises. However, the people who are nearby are all staying far away, and even in this car, the people around didn't approach only us.

"Everyone is kind of strange."

"Well, it's because Nanami and the others have become even cuter."

""~~ !?""

Nanami, who is sitting in her seat, looks around in confusion and mutters.

Did I say something strange?

I think it's only natural that Nanami and the others became even cuter.

The train shakes for a while, and after changing trains and getting off at the platform, the road opens up in front of us, and that's where we are today.

I think that people are fascinated by the cuteness of the four girls, including Nanami, and unintentionally open the road. I'm quiet in the center of them, but I wonder if it's because I've changed that there aren't as many hostile gazes as before.

If that's so, I'm saved. Those gazes directed at me even though we aren't lovers or anything. It's really hard to continuously be looked at like that all the time.

"Well, we're going this way."

"Aah, take care."

At the fork in the road to school, Amane and Rei stand slightly apart from us, and Amane points out to me where she's going.

Even though she is still cheerful, I can't help but get worried about her like a normal girl and call out to her.

"Who are you talking to?"

Amane comes over to question me with a slightly annoyed expression.

"We live in a world where we don't know what will happen even if we are strong. I'm just worried about two important people."

"Y, yes. Thank you Fuhito-kun."

"R, right. Yeah. Thank you Satou-kun."

When I shrug my shoulders and answer, the two of them thank me with a bit of nervousness.

"It's not something that deserves to be thanked for."

After I shrug my shoulders, we part ways with Amane and Rei who were acting suspiciously, and head to the house I am renting.

"Well then, see you tomorrow, Onii-chan!!"

"Aah, see you later."

"Onee-chan too!!"

"Hmm."

After sending Nanami home, we start walking to school.

"We're finally back."

"Hmm."

It's only been a few days, but it already feels nostalgic. I haven't felt this way since returning home. We walk to the dormitory together.

I feel a familiar presence along the way.

"Ah, Satou-kun? And Katsuragi-san? Is that right?"

The Student Council President speaks to us. It seems that we are really changing, and she asks us unconfindently if we are ourselves.

By coincidence, we ran into the Student Council President today.

"Well, if it isn't the Student Council President. That's right. I'm Satou-Fuhito."

"Right, that's right. Even so, the two of you look quite different."

When I give an affirmative answer to the Student Council President, she smiles weakly.

She seems very tired.

She must be going through a lot of hardships as the Student Council President.

"Well, there are various things. Are you a little tired, Student Council President?"

"Right, well. I also have a lot of things."

"Is that so."

The Student Council President straightens her appearance by fixing her slightly disheveled hair in response to my words.

"For the time being, are the two of you going back to the dormitory?"

"That's right. Would you like to join us?"

"Yes. I was about to go back, so let's go together."

We start walking with the Student Council President to the dormitory based on mutual agreement.

"Are you two on your way home from leveling up?"

The Student Council President asks us while walking.

"No, we've been leveling up for two weeks, so we've been taking a break."

"Taking a break, is it? That sounds nice ..."

When I tell her that we took a break without giving any details, the Student Council President sighs with envy.

"You seem to have it difficult."

"That's right. I work as the Student Council President, and also work at home. I'm doing both. So, I haven't been able to find time to rest ..."

The Student Council President not only does work at the Student Council, but also at home, probably for the Hojou Family. I've heard that it's a house with a long history, so it seems there are some troubles.

"Is that so. I know you're busy, but please take a break. That should help you make a lot of progress."

"Thank you. But, I can't really do that ..."

At my suggestion, the Student Council President smiles wryly and shakes her head.

I wonder if there's something I can do.

Ah, come to think of it, I got that thing.

"Is that so ... Ah, yes. If you like this, please take it. Please go when you have time."

I offer a free pass ticket.

"This is?"

"Do you know about Spa Emotional?"

"Yeah, it's a pretty famous spa resort."

If the Student Council President knows about it, that will speed up the talk.

"This ticket is a ticket for two days and one night at the spa resort. You can freely use all the services in the facility. I just happened to have the opportunity to receive it, so I will give it to my Senpai."

"N, no, I can't take such an expensive thing."

As soon as the Student Council President learns what the ticket I gave her is, she is humbled and refuses to accept it.

"It's okay. It was really given to us for free, and we have no plans to use it, so I was going to throw it away. Therefore, please use it. I would be happy if you could do that too."

"I, I understand. Thank you very much."

It's a waste to throw it away, the Student Council President thinking such, receives the ticket from me and smiles happily.