Both Sachi and Fuyumi politely declined Junichi's offer. "But why? You two seem not to be busy," Junichi inquired, visibly confused.
Sachi clarified, "Well, I'm not really feeling any hunger at the moment. It's like my stamina / hunger bars are full."
Confused by Sachi's response, Junichi's eyes widened as he exclaimed, "Whaaaaat??" His surprise was evident as he tried to comprehend their lack of appetite.
Fuyumi expressed her own version of "busy" to Junichi with a serious, slightly irritated face. "As for me, Junichi, I'm busy," she stated.
Junichi observed Fuyumi carefully and responded, puzzled, "Busy? I don't see you doing anything, especially Sachi here." His confusion was evident, especially with Sachi appearing relaxed.
Sachi intervened, urging Junichi to go to the cafeteria. "Junichi, just go. Everyone likes your welcoming attitude," she stated, pleased with Junichi's amiable nature.
Upon noticing that only four of them remained in the classroom, Junichi mischievously smirked, turning his attention to Sachi. "Sachi... Please come with me. I beg you! Everyone might like my welcoming attitude, but I still prefer if you guys come with me. Especially you, since everybody seems to be your friends in this school," Junichi pleaded, using his puppy- eyes.
Fuyumi, taking control of the situation, held Sachi's arm, emphasizing, "Sachi, please just go," with a pleased yet determined expression.
Sachi's voice turned slightly irate. "Tsk, come on, Junichi," she said reluctantly, almost as if yielding to his persuasion.
Meanwhile, from his spot, Shiriku yelled out, "Junichi, wait! Can you buy me some iced tea? I'll pay you when you get back."
"Sure," Junichi responded. He and Sachi exited the room, leaving Shiriku and Fuyumi behind.
Two minutes passed, and as the other classmates began to return with snacks in their hands, Shiriku noticed the increasing noise in the room, distracting him from his drawings. Deciding to head to the library for a quieter space, he crossed paths with Fuyumi, who called out, "Shiriku, wait!"
Fuyumi promptly rose from her seat, making her way to Shiriku with a concerned and curious expression. "Are you going to see Ayaka?" she inquired.
Shiriku explained, "Nope, I'm going to the library to draw and study. I can't focus here." He offered a slightly smug expression before turning the question back to Fuyumi, "Why did you suddenly storm to ask me to wait for you?"
Fuyumi playfully replied, "Well, as a matter of fact, I'm also going to the library to read," with a smile. Shiriku, taking her words as an invitation, said, "Well, let's go." Both of them began to walk together towards the library.
During their walk, Fuyumi remained relatively silent, while Shiriku hummed a tune, drawing some attention from other students as they noticed Shiriku Kami and Fuyumi Shimizu walking together and admiring them. After two minutes, they finally reached the library entrance, swiped their IDs, and signed the notebook indicating their entry into the library.
**Location: School - Library**
Fuyumi proposed, "Let's explore the library for books, Shiriku." Both of them set out to search for the materials they needed. Intrigued by Shiriku's choice, Fuyumi asked, "What kind of book are you looking for?" Shiriku replied, "I'm interested in anatomy books."
Fuyumi, leading the way, suggested, "Anatomy books, huh? The arts section might have what you're looking for. Let's head there." They traversed the library aisles and arrived at the arts section, intending to find anatomy books.
They began perusing the catalog, trying to locate the specific anatomy books Shiriku was seeking. While Shiriku was on the lookout for a particular title, Fuyumi attempted to present different options of body anatomy book, but Shiriku repeatedly responded with, "Nope."
In the midst of their search, as they both reached for a book, their hands accidentally touched. This accidental contact led them to share a fleeting glance. Fuyumi, surprised by the situation, looked at Shiriku with a serious expression, while Shiriku responded with a gentle, somewhat playful smile.
Fuyumi, flustered and slightly embarrassed by the unexpected touch and Shiriku's playful smile, involuntarily flung the book away. "Jeez, Fuyumi, what was that about?" Shiriku inquired, mildly puzzled. Despite her embarrassment, Fuyumi chuckled nervously while blushing⁄(⁄ ⁄•⁄-⁄•⁄ ⁄)⁄.
In a playful gesture, Shiriku playfully bonked Fuyumi on the head with another book. "Awchie(≧▽≦)," Fuyumi exclaimed, blending a playful tone with a hint of humor. Their antics led to a brief moment of confusion as both of them ended up giggling.
However, their laughter was abruptly halted by the librarian, who shushed them for creating a disturbance. They exchanged amused glances and paused their amusement. Fuyumi picked her chosen book and started walking toward the table where they intended to spend time reading.
The table they chose was positioned by a window, allowing the pleasant, cool breeze to gently brush against Shiriku's face.
Fuyumi took her seat across from Shiriku, positioning herself at the table where they could observe one another. Both had their chosen books and materials set before them. Shiriku remained engrossed in his reading and sketches, while Fuyumi would occasionally glance up from her book, stealing looks at Shiriku absorbed in his content.
At one point, Shiriku sensed a gaze upon him and quickly turned his attention to Fuyumi. However, she promptly diverted her attention back to her book, pretending to be deeply engrossed in her reading. Shiriku then went back to his own activities. Meanwhile, Fuyumi's inner thoughts recognized, "He's really focused, huh... He looks so nice while reading. I should probably stop disturbing him since I joined him because of my own desires."
Time passed, and it was already 11 AM, signifying the end of the recess. Suddenly, an announcement echoed through the school's PA system, stating that the day would conclude at noon. Fuyumi prepared to leave the library, noticing that Shiriku showed no sign of moving. Puzzled, she inquired, "Ummm, Shiriku, aren't we going to the classroom to get our bags?"
Shiriku, entirely absorbed in his book, replied, "Nah... I'll stay here until it's 12:30. This book is really helping me out. You can go first if you want to." He said this with a content smile on his face,