"I heard all about it! You've got something, kid!!"
As soon as he entered the room, Koji had already come over.
"An Uma Musume actually chose you! Heh, you truly are my roommate!"
Koji's tone made it sound as if Kazuo had brought him great honor, but more importantly—
"Wait! How do you know about this too!?"
Isn't this guy always holed up in his dorm room?
"Heh, everything that happened today has been trending on the academy's forum, and besides, on LINE, both Group A and Group B's discussion threads are talking about you and Super Creek."
He gave Kazuo a look that said, "You're famous."
This was truly troublesome. Aside from himself… he was more worried about whether Xiao Hai Wan would be affected by this.
"Stop making fun of me; I'm troubled right now…"
"Oh? Could there be a twist? Did you reject her? Well, I guess so, you don't have your license yet, after all!"
Koji was now like a gossiping neighborhood auntie, chattering in Kazuo's ear.
"Yakamashi! It's not because of that… That part is fine; I've already made up my mind to get the license in May! But what's troubling me isn't Xiao Hai Wan, but someone else…"
Upon hearing this, Koji's emotions finally calmed down. He glanced at Kazuo, then his expression became serious:
"Is that so? Hmm… It seems you've encountered another problem."
"Well… here's what happened."
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After helping the uncle pack up the competition equipment, Kazuo also made up his mind to invite Xiao Hai Wan.
After all, he was considered Xiao Hai Wan's "provisional" Trainer, and regardless of that relationship, based on everything that happened today and her coming to help him, etc.
Kazuo also wanted to thank her properly.
"Xiao Hai Wan, could I treat you to a meal next? I'd like to thank you properly… after all, you helped me so much today… in every way."
Xiao Hai Wan naturally accepted Kazuo's invitation with pleasure.
"Of course!"
"Heh, are you two going to the cafeteria? I happen to have a special dessert coupon here, so I'll give it to you."
The uncle was clearly very grateful for their help today and generously took out a meal coupon, handing it to the two of them.
Kazuo didn't feel much about it; he just accepted it as a kind gesture.
But when Xiao Hai Wan saw it, she gasped in surprise, covering her mouth: "Ara! Isn't this a coupon for the Supreme Parfait, a limited-time offering that's super popular among students?"
Uh—
Is there such a thing?
Although Kazuo wanted to complain, seeing Xiao Hai Wan's surprised expression, he quickly thanked the uncle.
"Well, it's just a small token of my appreciation. I don't really like overly sweet things, and you've helped me so much, so go and enjoy yourselves."
For Xiao Hai Wan's sake, Kazuo had no choice but to accept the meal vouchers.
Upon arriving at the cafeteria—
So big!
Kazuo had only one thought in his mind: the parfait, or ice cream sundae, placed in front of Xiao Hai Wan was served in a palm-sized bowl, a combination of various fruits and chocolate Pocky sticks. It also seemed to have a mix of vanilla, blueberry, and other flavors.
In short, it was incredibly striking when placed in front of them.
It was said that only ten servings were available each day. So, even sitting across from Xiao Hai Wan, Kazuo could feel the envious gazes constantly directed their way.
"Although other classmates mentioned it... I didn't expect it to be this big, did I?"
Xiao Hai Wan couldn't hide her surprise at this moment, but the parfait was indeed too impactful. As expected of a supreme-grade item... She picked up a fork and gently put some fruit and ice cream into her mouth.
"Mmm~~"
The girl in front of him instantly showed an extremely happy expression, and even her pointed ears began to wiggle up and down cheerfully.
Just watching this scene, Kazuo also felt himself being healed.
"Asama-kun, won't you try some?"
Just as Kazuo was about to eat his relatively inexpensive konbu chazuke.
Xiao Hai Wan asked this question.
Kazuo looked up and, seeing Xiao Hai Wan staring intently at him, quickly waved his hand, saying, "No, no, this is for you. The uncle gave it to you as a reward, so enjoy it with a clear conscience."
Considerate in everything, sensible and gentle, understanding.
Kazuo couldn't think of anyone who would dislike her. Xiao Hai Wan was someone who would be liked wherever she went.
But what he didn't expect was that Xiao Hai Wan forked a strawberry, dipped it in vanilla ice cream, and offered it to him.
"I want to share it with Asama-kun, so... Come on~ Ah, umm~~"
Xiao Hai Wan completely disregarded the gazes of others at this moment and directly made a feeding gesture.
Kazuo froze, watching the strawberry coming closer and closer.
This, this is an indirect kiss? No, no, as a teacher, how could I think like that!? She's my student, and Xiao Hai Wan probably just wanted to do it simply, right!?
In that moment, he didn't know how long or how much he thought in his mind.
But in the end, he still carefully bit off that strawberry.
I didn't touch it, right!? This doesn't count as an indirect kiss, right!?
Thinking this, Kazuo, who was congratulating himself—
"Come on~ Ah, umm~~"
Once again, the girl actually dug out a scoop of ice cream from the part she had previously spooned and offered it again.
An unpredictable crisis.
This time, it's real—
"Smack—"
Koji, without warning, expressionlessly slapped Kazuo.
"Suddenly, what are you doing!?
"Are you only worried about these things!? What kind of 'first love virgin' worries are these? You bastard, are you showing off!? Ah♦!!?"
"No, I'm not!! It's not even time for me to worry yet, okay!? The things that happen next are the key, okay!?
"There's still a romantic development!? Believe it or not, I'll post you on the forum for a public burning?"
"It's not like that at all, I told you it's about another girl!!"
"Then why did you describe such a long setup in such detail to me!? Ah!? Showing off? Do you want to be burned to death?"
—Okino Kouji, 26 years old and with no dating experience, transformed into a beastly senior from today onwards.
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