Chapter 241: [Class Reunion]

Chapter 241: [Class Reunion]

"Hey, Iroha-chan~. We'll be late soon. Shall we go?"

"Ugh, such a hassle."

"Oh, come on! Stop complaining and let's go~"

I'm pulled along by Mai's arm, heading outside.

I wanted to skip if possible, but there's no way she'll let me off.

"It's hot."

"Yeah yeah. It'll be cooler once we're inside the shop~"

It's already the end of August, and well into the evening.

Yet, the oppressive heat still lingers.

Maybe I've gotten too used to the dry summers in America.

There are pros and cons, like now I can't go without a humidifier.

"Everyone's looking forward to seeing Iroha-chan, you know~?"

"Even if you say that"

I don't particularly want to see anyone. Watching streams would be more meaningful.

In fact

"What's wrong, Iroha-chan~?"

"Oh, it's nothing."

I shake my head, cutting off my thoughts.

The shop is nearby, and we soon arrive.

***

"So, to celebrate the reunion Cheers!"

""""Cheers!""""

The smell of grilled meat and the sweet scent of sauce fill the large room.

The venue for the class reunion is a yakiniku restaurant.

"Iroha-chan, it's been a while~! You're still as cute and tiny as ever~!"

Sweat starts dripping from all over my body.

Then, a joke about being late flies to her from the side.

"Hey~? Did you transfer again today?"

"Wha, what're you talking about? That was years ago."

She No, the former transfer student is back in action.

I quickly avert my gaze, but.

"Hey, there's a seat near Mai-chan. Hurry and sit down."

"Huh!??

"EH!? Oh, th-thank you very much."."

The former transfer student sits down right next to me.

I ponder for a moment, then force a smile and greet her.

"Lo Long time no see! It's been 2 years, right!?"

"Y-Yep! Long time no see!"

"Both of you, isn't that a bit too much~?"

"N-No! Who'sdoing that Mai-san!?"

No, aren't they perfectly in sync?

I see. Come to think of it, if she hadn't gone back to Ukraine.

"Ilye cough. So, did the former transfer student go to the same middle school as Mai?"

"Not just the school. They've been in the same class all along. They're like best buddies~"

"So, it's not true!? Totally not true~!"

"But after school, they often went to each other's houses"

Wait, they did that!?

I had no idea at all.

What's going on? I feel a slight sense of alienation. No no, that can't be.

I watch Mai and Ilyena, who are being teased by those around them.