Chapter 2085: Sacrificial Girl?

Chapter 2085: Sacrificial Girl?



"Then, I'll go and see Haru and the others. Onoda-kun, take care of Minori too..." Yuika- senpai said as she reached the door of this empty clubroom.

When she finally calmed down, the girl somehow decided to exit the room and not hear my upcoming conversation with Minori-senpai.

I had no idea if they planned for this earlier or if this was Minori-senpai's idea. But there seemed to be no issue about it for Yuika-senpai.

She just stood up, tapped my shoulder, approached Minori-senpai to whisper something to her, and continued making her way to the door.

Although she wobbled a little as though her knees weakened from sitting for too long, she managed to travel the distance safely.

And that's our current situation.

There's the flustered girl from earlier, waving her hand while reminding me to take care of the remaining girl.

I waved back at her and put on a slightly mischievous smile.

"Don't worry, senpai. I'm not one to bite unless I've been given permission to do so."

Yuika-senpai's brows immediately slanted followed by scolding, "Onoda-kun, don't be naughty! I'll come back to pick you both up."

Without letting me reply to that, the girl slid open the door and stepped out, closing it after giving us one last glance.

Would you look at that? I never thought a day would come when Yuika-senpai would smile and wave her hand at me, much less blush from our interaction.

I was ready to brave the stormy seas to help them while also enduring the unceasing hostility. Yet, here we are. I managed to bridge the gap between us.

I could still feel the sensation of her small hand, squeezed within mine.

"That was smooth. I'm thoroughly impressed."

Suddenly, Minori-senpai who hadn't lowered her guard nor stopped her observation of me spoke, her voice carrying a tinge of praise.

That's new.

Even last night, I could still sense her sacrificial will in her voice.

She was more than ready to throw herself at me in order to protect Yuika-senpai.

Now, however, she witnessed our interaction and how well it went.

A wry smile formed from my lips as I faced the inquiring gaze of this girl.

A few seconds later, she smilingly shook her head, "Yep. That must have been the case. But really, Onoda-kun. That is something women fall for. If you're not ready to also take care of her like you take care of the others, please, spare her from your casanova ways."

Yep. That's a genuine plea right there. I get what she's saying. If I'm only planning to help Yuika-senpai, I shouldn't make her fall for me, which seems like my passive state whenever I'm around girls...

"I'll keep that in mind."

"Great. Let's move on."

Perhaps that's the cue she was waiting for, Minori-senpai nodded and then retreated from closely observing me.

Sensing the pressure coming from her die down, I found myself shaking my head inwardly. Looks like I found my match, huh? She's different from most girls I know. Even the quick on the uptake, Mutsumi-senpai, wasn't this insightful.

But then again, Minori-senpai seemed to be used to dealing with men. Unlike the others.

Now, I wonder. Will I be able to hear her story?

"Stop looking at me like that. You can melt someone with your gaze, you know? I now get why they call you cheeky. You seem to be passively emitting that aggression of yours."

"Sorry. Looks like senpai has a lot of experience with this."

"A lot, huh? That's where you're wrong. If I tell you I've never truly gotten close to a guy, will

you believe me?"

"Seriously?"

"Onoda-kun, you're teasing me, aren't you?"

"Ah. I got caught. Yes. I believe you. Because..... I have a hunch that you have a similar situation

as Yuika-senpai."

"Hoh. You can be a detective you know? How did you come to that conclusion? Did I slip

somewhere?"

"No. Like I said. It is just a hunch."

After this, I smiled and then moved my chair closer to her again. Disregarding what she just reminded me of earlier, I stretched my arm out and dropped it on her shoulder.

And sure enough, she exhibited a different reaction. It's not one of repulsion but a guarded one as if she was hiding something there. Was that the location of her scar?