The night passed without a word.
The next day, various clubs at Shirakawa High were holding training camps.
Hayato finally wasn't late and once again galloped on the sports field. It was just a pity for Yayoi and Aiwu Guang; normally, they wouldn't be awake at this time, but he pulled them along to school with him.
After running a few laps, he went to the vending machine and bought ice water.
Then he threw one can to Kobayashi Ayaka.
"Thanks, Ayaka-senpai," he said.
Kobayashi Ayaka: ?
She naturally wouldn't know what rumors Hayato was spreading about her behind her back.
Then, when Hayato wanted to give this bottle to Miyajima Sakura as a token of respect, he saw a familiar figure appear on the track.
Her small body sped, and after crossing the finish line, she timed herself and checked the corresponding time.
The numbers on the stopwatch made her click her tongue lightly.
"Tch—wow!"
The sudden coldness on her face made the girl shrink back a small step in fright, then angrily looked over to the other side.
"Drink water."
Seeing Hayato's brilliant smile, Hinata Sae bit her clean teeth; her skin was wheat-colored, making her teeth appear even whiter.
"Don't suddenly scare people," Hinata Sae kicked him.
Hayato smiled bitterly after being kicked, then felt his hand empty as the ice water in his palm had been snatched away by Hinata Sae.
"Tch, it's just plain trash water," the girl grumbled, "Can't you buy something like milk? It's so lame!"
"Yes, yes, yes," Hayato lowered his eyes, revealing a fawning smile, "Next time, definitely, next time."
"Go! Buy! It! Now!" Hinata Sae imperiously pointed towards the vending machine.
"But—" Hayato hesitated, "Shouldn't you drink some water first?"
"Hm!?" Hinata Sae's gaze sharpened, and she raised her hand to hit Hayato's arm.
"Okay," Hayato agreed.
This submissive attitude greatly pleased Hinata Sae.
She and Hayato had been interacting for many days, and Hayato would agree to many of her requests and even praise her to the fullest.
This made Hinata Sae's vanity explode.
With her figure and looks, there were quite a few boys who admired her, but there was no one else who would reject Nogami Izumi and be willing to be with her.
Just this alone made her feel great, not to mention she also learned from Menako that the latter was recently trying to improve her relationship with Hayato... and it seemed to be progressing quite unfavorably.
And what about herself?
She didn't need to do any of those troublesome things; she just needed to beckon, and this guy would squeeze over like a puppy.
"Hey, what are you doing?" Kobayashi Ayaka saw this scene, she walked over with a sharp cry.
The person she was scolding was naturally Hinata Sae.
Hinata Sae froze, then shrunk her neck.
Even if Kobayashi Ayaka didn't possess the natural oppressive aura like Miyajima Sakura, her position as Kendo Club Vice Minister was definitely not something that "ordinary people" like them could contend with. Moreover, she was a third-year senpai.
Her height far surpassed her own, and her aura even more so.
Hinata Sae immediately lost her arrogant demeanor and hid behind Hayato, only daring to reveal a pair of eyes.
Kobayashi Ayaka narrowed her eyes and no longer bothered with Hinata Sae.
Instead, she stared directly into Hayato's eyes.
Give an explanation, Kobayashi Ayaka's aggressive eyes seemed to say.
Damn it, aren't you a sister-con? How are you hanging out with a little sister type character? And not even a gentle little sister, but this trashy brat!? Damn it, if I were ten or twenty centimeters shorter, maybe I could imitate her... Is it too late to saw off my legs now? Ayaka thought to herself.
"We're just messing around," Hayato said with a smile, "Ayaka-senpai, don't—"
But, Hayato's words were not finished before Kobayashi Ayaka interrupted him.
"Give an explanation," she pressed, questioning with a fierce gaze, "What is your relationship!"
"Her name is Hinata Sae, she's my favo…" Hayato said half-way, as if realizing something, a little shy.
"Favo"
—Kobayashi Ayaka immediately thought of many words. Festive, joy, good news, cheerful, happy, lively, god of happiness, quick joy... She felt a little dizzy, even starting not to recognize the character for "favo," but it absolutely could not be!! "Favorite"!!
Otherwise, I'll kick you to death! How could you like this kind of little female brat!
Hayato beckoned to Kobayashi Ayaka, asking her to lean in.
Kobayashi Ayaka: I'll kick you to death!!
As she moved her head, she was still warning Hayato with her eyes.
Kick you to death, kick you to death, kick you to death, kick you to death—Damn, so handsome. Why does he smell so good after running, with no hint of sweat? Ayaka thought to herself.
When Hayato's breath sprayed on Kobayashi Ayaka's earlobe as he spoke, she shivered involuntarily.
What's going on, it's a bit... pleasant?
"..."
Immediately after, Kobayashi Ayaka's expression changed drastically.
She unconsciously looked at Hinata Sae.
Hinata Sae was also thinking about something, but then she revealed a triumphant smile. "Favo"? —What else could "favo" be? Of course, it's "favorite"!
This Hayato is nothing special, has he already started to admit himself to his club seniors?
This guy who gives Izumi and Menako headaches, isn't he still easily manipulated in her palm!?
Kobayashi Ayaka looked at Hayato in disbelief again, and only after he nodded resolutely did she stare at Hinata Sae with a complex expression.
After a long while, she finally gritted her teeth...
And walked away without a word.
That look made Hinata Sae even more excited.
Could this Kobayashi Ayaka really like this guy too? Yes, yes, if she didn't like him, why would she willingly act as Hayato's shield when Izumi confessed?
She not only defeated Izumi, Menako, but also... Kobayashi Ayaka!?
This feeling...
It was like she was about to burst from pleasure.
Hinata Sae's face was flushed, and she was panting continuously.
"I'll go buy milk for Hinata-san, please wait a moment," Hayato said.
With that, he walked towards the vending machine.
But before he had walked a few steps, his phone in his pocket suddenly rang; someone had sent him a text message.
Hayato opened it and saw,
It was Kobayashi Ayaka.
"I don't want water, I want milk too."
Then another one.
"Don't think you can just brush me off like that!"
And then again,
"You! Bad! Man!!"
Hayato closed his phone and smiled knowingly.
Then he pulled out a 10,000 yen bill, it was time for Black Bro to shine again!
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