"Ding-a-ling!"
The bell for class preparation rang.
Hotaru, however, smiled contentedly, because he had successfully persuaded Kita Ikuyo.
Kita Ikuyo took her leave first.
"I'm sorry, I was completely useless."
After Kita Ikuyo left, Gotou Hitori's self-reproaching voice came.
Hitori felt that she hadn't helped at all just now; it was all Hotaru talking to Kita Ikuyo.
"Don't worry, Bocchi-chan, you're very important, we can't do it without you."
Hotaru patted Gotou Hitori's back, hoping she would straighten up, and said indifferently.
Next, they would still rely on Bocchi-chan to teach Kita Ikuyo guitar!
Thinking of this, Hotaru felt that he could also develop other instruments.
He heard that keyboardists in bands often know the most about various instruments, so he couldn't just understand the keyboard.
"Really?"
Gotou Hitori looked up at Hotaru with joy.
Now, Hitori had the courage to look at Hotaru directly.
Hotaru nodded, encouraging her,
"That's something only you can do, no one else can."
"Is it convenient to ask what it is now?"
Hitori asked a little shyly; hearing Hotaru say that made her curious.
"Teaching Kita Ikuyo to play guitar."
"Eh? Ah—"
"Go back to class, see you after school."
… … …
The first period, homeroom class.
As Hiratsuka Shizuka, clad in a white lab coat, walked into the classroom, the bustling classroom fell completely silent.
Hiratsuka Shizuka's deterrent power was evident.
Beside her, there was also a pink figure.
Everyone in the class looked curiously at this new classmate.
She's a beautiful girl!
Long pink hair, delicate cheeks, a faint smile revealing a pair of cute and prominent little fangs.
However, it's rare for someone to join school almost a month after the start of the semester!
Hotaru looked at the girl on the podium with some surprise.
Chihaya Anon,
Isn't this his neighbor from before he moved to the duplex high-rise?
Their relationship was pretty good!
It was the kind of relationship where they would greet each other if they met, and he had even gone to her house for meals.
He heard that she ran off to study abroad in London, England.
He often saw her sharing local scenery and food on her SNS updates, and it seemed her student life abroad was quite comfortable.
Why did she come back again?
Could it be a language barrier?
Hotaru couldn't help but ponder in his mind. He heard that the Japanese English of Neon people focused more on phoneticizing Japanese, which often led to inconvenience when communicating with foreigners.
He was a bit curious, he'd ask later!
On the podium.
At Hiratsuka Shizuka's signal, Chihaya Anon began her self-introduction.
"Hello everyone, I am Chihaya Anon."
"Due to family reasons, I'm only enrolling at this time. I hope to become friends with everyone, and—"
As she spoke, Chihaya Anon's pupils suddenly constricted. How could he be here!
Seeing a familiar face caused her originally very fluent self-introduction to falter.
Hiratsuka Shizuka glanced at Chihaya Anon.
Fortunately, Chihaya Anon quickly adjusted and continued speaking.
"Let's… communicate and learn together. Please take care of me."
Chihaya Anon breathed a sigh of relief.
If it was Hotaru, giving him a heads-up should be fine.
… …
Applause erupted in the classroom.
Hiratsuka Shizuka stroked her chin, pondering slightly,
"Chihaya-san, sit there."
Hiratsuka Shizuka pointed to the empty seat in front of Hotaru.
Her idea was that Chihaya Anon came back from abroad, so she could be considered half a foreign student.
It was quite reasonable for foreign students to sit together.
They should also have common topics, which would make it easier for her to manage.
Hiratsuka Shizuka gave herself a thumbs-up for her wise decision.
"Okay."
Chihaya Anon nodded, listening to the applause, and as she walked to her seat, she began to feel smug.
Hehe!
It was just a decent self-introduction!
But, integrating into the class would be no problem.
No, no!
There was something more important to do now.
Chihaya Anon shook her head to clear her mind.
As soon as she sat down.
At the risk of being discovered by Hiratsuka Shizuka, Chihaya Anon carefully pulled out her phone.
Logically speaking, she wouldn't do this to maintain her image as a good student.
But now, the situation was urgent.
Anon needed to ask Hotaru not to mention her study abroad experience.
Chihaya Anon was quite confident about this.
They had been friends and neighbors for so long, and in Anon's impression, Hotaru wasn't the type to meddle in other people's business.
So, asking him this small favor should be fine.
Thus, organizing her words, Chihaya Anon sent a message, and also turned around to wave her phone at Hotaru.
Hotaru looked at her strangely, but after feeling his phone vibrate, he also took out his phone.
As for Hiratsuka Shizuka?
Just be careful.
Chihaya Anon: Hotaru, please don't mention my study abroad experience, okay?
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Looking at Chihaya Anon's "Prosperity" avatar,
Hotaru fell silent. Had he remembered incorrectly?
Chihaya Anon went to China, not London, England.
After a moment, Hotaru replied,
Hotaru: Okay.
Anon, who was constantly checking her phone for messages, brightened up, immediately began typing out words of thanks, when another message arrived.
Hotaru: But, I'm a bit curious, have you returned after completing your studies?
Hotaru teased.
Chihaya Anon's mouth twitched; she immediately recalled an unpleasant memory.
But now, she still needed a favor.
Chihaya Anon: Thank you! I just missed home!
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Miss home?
She transferred back across the Pacific just because she missed home? It wasn't impossible.
Hotaru's mouth twitched slightly. Although his intuition told him there was more to it.
But since she said so, he was too lazy to delve deeper.
Besides, in his eyes, Anon wasn't someone who would give him a musical note.
He would just assume she missed home.
On the other side, Chihaya Anon felt relieved.
With this, there would be no problem!
She would start a new life here.
I'm still very charming, aren't I? I'll treat him to a meal next time to thank him.
… …
Right after class.
As the new person in the class, Chihaya Anon naturally became the center of attention.
Many classmates gathered around.
"Chihaya-san, your skin is so good, what cosmetics do you use?"
"Chihaya-san, can I add you on Line?"
"Chihaya-san, want to go home together after school?"
"Chihaya-san, what are your hobbies?"
Chihaya Anon enjoyed this treatment and skillfully answered everyone.
Indeed, this kind of environment suited her!
However, she should find an opportunity to greet Hotaru first.
At this moment, Hirazawa Yui also popped out,
"I'm so envious of Anon-chan, you just came to school today, so you didn't have to take the exam last week."
"Eh?"
Chihaya Anon was stunned. Who was this child? So familiar? But it wasn't impossible!
And, there was an exam last week!
Chihaya Anon secretly regretted in her heart, wishing she had caught the exam.
With her learning ability, getting first in class, or among the top few in her grade, shouldn't be a problem, right?
Wouldn't she become famous all at once then, and everyone would adore her even more?
Looking at Yui, who was sprawled on her desk, Hotaru explained for Anon,
"This is Yui, Hirazawa Yui."
"Mhm mhm, you can just call me Yui, since I'm calling you Anon."
Chihaya Anon nodded. This child seemed quite popular.
Because everyone around looked at her with doting eyes, she would get along well with her!
"Hello, Yui."
"And, long time no see, Hotaru."
Chihaya Anon showed her little fangs and said with a smile.
"Eh, so Chihaya-san also knows Hotaru?"
A female classmate beside her exclaimed in surprise.
Chihaya Anon nodded proudly, loving their reaction.
She softly explained, "Mhm mhm, we're friends from before."
"I see!"
"As expected of Hotaru, not only is he on such good terms with Yui-chan and Tomori-chan."
"He even knows the transfer student!"
Chihaya Anon was dumbfounded.
Because the people who had gathered around her all turned to Hotaru.
Huh, is the topic about me already over?
Anon looked around and found another strange girl sitting in her original seat. Takamatsu Tomori noticed Chihaya Anon's gaze, and then said,
"Hello, I'm Takamatsu Tomori, please take care of me."
Tomori, love!
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