"Hmm? Is Kousei-kun absent?" Sakura asked as she entered the classroom.
"Yeah, why?" Aoi replied.
Sakura pouted slightly as she walked to her seat and sat down. "It's so boring..."
"Is something bothering you, Sakura-chan?" Yui asked softly.
"Hmm... Isn't it dull without Kousei-kun?"
Aoi and Yui exchanged glances, then looked at the empty seat and gave Sakura a confused look. "It's just you..." Aoi said.
"I-I mean... You always tease Kousei-kun, don't you?"
"Yeah, he's an easy target after all~" Sakura smirked mischievously.
"Hmm~ Is that all there is to it?" Aoi smirked.
"I wonder~" Sakura grinned.
Then the teacher entered the classroom and lightly tapped the wooden podium with the clipboard. "Everyone, please take your seats..." He then noticed an empty seat beside Sakura. "Oh? Is Niimi Kousei-kun absent?"
Everyone nodded.
"I see, I see... Anyway, let's start our class without him. There will be a quiz in the next two days, so someone needs to send him the study materials," he muttered to himself as he picked up the chalk and began the lesson.
A few hours later, the lunch break started and the three idols gathered.
"What do you have for lunch, Yui-chi?" Aoi asked.
"P-Pork Cutlet?"
"Oh my, quite the hearty meal~"
"R-Really? I thought this was normal..." Yui opened her lunchbox, revealing a pleasant surprise. "Wow... That's a lot..."
The pork cutlet was sliced slightly larger, and the rice was mixed with scrambled eggs, giving it a yellow color. There was also sauce drizzled on top of the pork.
After the lunch break, the afternoon classes continued as usual. The teacher went through the lessons, and the students diligently took notes and participated in discussions. However, throughout the rest of the day, there was a subtle absence felt in the classroom without Kousei's presence.
As the final bell rang, signaling the end of the school day, Sakura couldn't help but feel a tinge of disappointment. She had grown accustomed to the lively banter and teasing with Kousei during class.
Aoi and Yui also noticed the change in the atmosphere. They exchanged concerned glances and decided to approach Sakura before leaving.
"Hey, Sakura-chan, are you alright?" Aoi asked gently.
"Hm? Ahh! I-I'm fine...!" Sakura quickly averted her gaze, trying to hide her disappointment.
Just then, the teacher approached the three idols. "You three are friends with Niimi-kun, right?"
"Y-Yes, Sensei... Is something wrong?" Aoi asked, concern evident in her voice.
"Good timing..." The teacher pulled out a file containing study materials. "Do you mind delivering this to him?"
"But Sensei... we don't know his address," Yui pointed out, her voice filled with uncertainty.
"Oh, I see... I'll ask someone else then," the teacher responded, ready to seek another solution.
However, Sakura cleared her throat, determination in her eyes. "I-I think I know Kousei-kun's address."
The teacher turned around, a perplexed expression on his face. "Really? Well then, would you be willing to deliver this to him?"
Aoi and Yui exchanged surprised glances, realizing that Sakura had lied about knowing Kousei's address.
"Y-Yes! L-Leave it to me!" Sakura replied eagerly, seizing the opportunity as she took hold of the file.
After the teacher left, Aoi and Yui couldn't help but question Sakura's motives.
"Why did you lie about knowing Kousei-kun's address?" Aoi inquired, her confusion evident.
Sakura shifted uncomfortably, a nervous smile on her face. "I... I want to visit him."
Aoi let out a sigh, comprehending Sakura's true intentions. "So, how do we actually find his address then?"
The three fell into a contemplative silence, pondering over their next course of action. It was then that Yui spoke up, offering a potential solution.
"I-I mean... I could hire a private detective to help us locate his address..."
Sakura and Aoi exchanged surprised glances. "Wow... as expected of a rich girl," they both thought simultaneously.
"A-Anyway, Yui-chan... I'm counting on you," Sakura said with a hopeful expression.
"Y-Yeah... Leave it to me." Yui nodded, reaching for her phone and turning away to call 'someone'