After their meal, they started studying again. However, Chitose was ultimately unable to focus, and while snacking away, she started rolling about, saying "I'm tired~"
"Amane~, can we play games?"
"Play all you want, but I don't care how your grades turn out."
"Oyyy you're strict."
"We can relax a bit, but you'll overdo it. If you think you can watch yourself, go ahead."
I'll continue with my studies,Amane replied as he continued to solve the questions. In a corner of his eyes, he saw Chitose puffing her cheeks slightly.
He already expected that Chitose, who hated studying, was getting sick of it. He set up a game console and and four game controllers next to the TV cupboard.
After all, no human could concentrate fully. He felt it was fine if she just wanted to play and rest for a little while.
Amane would take short breaks after every hour, and was fine with not taking long breaks. He did not dislike studying, and could keep at it for a long time.
"You're cruel Amane~"
"We're here for a study group, right? Whatever, we can play for a while. 4 game controllers. Take it as a break."
"I'll take up that offer then~. But you shouldn't push yourself too hard studying, you know?"
"I rested."
"You're that serious huh? Well, you're always serious. I'll play then~ what about you Ikkun?"
"I'll play then. Won't be playing all the time though."
Itsuki might have been worn out from studying for 2,3 hours, and was interested once games were mentioned.
"How about you Yuuta?"
"Sure. You fine with this, Fujimiya?"
"Nn."
"What is this?"
"It is a little Financier. I baked them yesterday as I think we need sugar for studying."
There was a bite-sized Financier on the plate, a finely roasted brown.
There was a fork on it, for she had considered that Amane would be eating it while studying. The Financier was just large enough.
It appeared she had baked for Itsuki and the others, who were playing games. There were plenty of Financiers for three on the plate served on a tray, a few forks placed by the side.
There were also three coffee cups prepared for them. She also prepared sugar and milk sachets for them.
"Chitose-san, everyone, please have some."
Mahiru smiled as she approached them, and placed the tray on a little table by the side.
"Waaa~! Thanks Mahirun!"
"Ohhh, some desserts. Perfect timing. Thanks Shiina-san."
"My pleasure."
Mahiru happily looked at the trio who were overjoyed by the desserts, and returned to Amane, who naturally smiled.
"...I get the feeling that I caused you to prepare lots."
"No, I wanted to do this. I did this during my study break. This can be considered rest for me."
"You really are the type to give your all."
"...I just want to work hard for those who work hard."
The moment he heard this mutter, Amane sensed heat rising up his throat.
He hurried downed it with the coffee before it could come out. He found the coffee exceptionally sweet. She added the same amount of sugar as usual, yet he found it really sweet.
He did not know how to react to this sweetness he did not dislike, how to react to Mahiru's words, and lied to himself as he looked down at his textbook.
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