Nagi and Gabriel were walking to school together.
They walked through bustling streets lined with busy shops.
They chatted casually as they walked.
The topics revolved around some things that happened yesterday.
"Nagi, you're really unlucky. If that were me, I wouldn't care about Hiratsuka-sensei."
"It's okay if that happens. Just remember to hand in Hiratsuka-sensei's homework today and write more normally." At this moment, Satania suddenly tapped their shoulders from behind.
Caught between them. She glanced at Gabriel, with a cute smile on her lips.
"Hey, isn't this the cowardly Gabriel? Why aren't you hiding at home today?"
Gabriel frowned slightly and replied unsatisfactorily. "Satania, you ran out of pineapple bread today!"
"What, my pineapple bread isn't here?" Satania was stunned.
Then she took out today's pineapple bread from her bag and shook it provocatively towards Gabriel.
"Hey, come and get it, hehe, you can't get it!"
With the "upper hand." she leaned on it and kept her hand away.
Gabriel's face flushed with anger, but she was helpless because her "assets" couldn't compare to Satania's.
However, at this moment, a puppy suddenly ran out from behind. The puppy had learned the skills of an assassin somewhere.
It jumped, accurately grabbed Satania's pineapple bread, then ran away.
Satania, Nagi, and Gabriel were stunned to see this scene, and they didn't react for a moment.
"My pineapple bread!" Satania finally reacted and shouted angrily.
But the puppy had already fled, where is it still there?
"Damn puppy, stop!" Satania shouted angrily.
Nagi and Gabriel couldn't help but laugh when they saw her.
"Satania, you should give up, the puppy won't listen to you." Teased Nagi.
"Nagi, stop boasting about your misfortune and chase after it!"
Nagi shrugged and said, "I don't have the physical strength for that."
"You..." Satania was angry, then Gabriel spoke. "Then let's go to school."
After saying that, she turned around and walked towards the school gate.
Nagi laughed helplessly, then followed in Gabriel's footsteps.
"Hey!!! Wuwuwu..."
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Time always passes by so quickly, especially when you dedicate yourself to studying and creating, it feels like a blink of an eye.
When the bell rang, signaling the arrival of lunch break.
Nagi had just posted [Plastic Memory] on the Dengeki Bunko veranda during the break.
Although it was impossible to get first place when writing for the first time, at this moment, he was also a little anxious.
This morning when making breakfast, he made two bento boxes and gave one to Gabriel.
This way he didn't have to line up at the cafeteria.
The Service Club was a good place to visit without being disturbed by students.
Nagi came to the Service Club with his lunch box and found Mahiru already inside.
"Nanaba-kun, you're here too." Mahiru greeted him with a smile after seeing him.
Nagi looked at her in surprise. "Well, Shiina, why are you here?"
"I should have the same purpose as Nanaba-kun." Mahiru explained, "Usually Yukinoshita-san and I stay here until class starts."
Listening to Mahiru's words, Nagi moved to a seat and sat across from her.
"Nanaba-kun, did you bring your lunch box today?" Mahiru asked.
Nagi nodded and opened his lunch box.
"For some reason, I usually go to the dining room to eat. Sorry for bothering you today."
"How could that be? The Service Club is something we share together. I'm glad to have lunch with you today."
As they ate together, Mahiru noticed the cooked dishes Nagi was eating.
She frowned slightly and said with a little concern, "Nanaba-kun, is this a prepared dish? Pre-made dishes you eat aren't good for your health."
Nagi was stunned. He didn't expect Mahiru to notice this, and he was also slightly surprised that the girl would care about his body. He smiled and explained helplessly. "Well, I understand, but I'm too lazy to buy ingredients and wash pots."
Mahiru thought for a moment after hearing this. "Nanaba-kun, if you don't mind, I can help you make healthy bentos."
After hearing Mahiru's words, Nagi felt warmth in his heart.
It's not that he didn't consider his health, it could be said that he used to go to band practice after school and didn't have time once he got home. Now it's just because of laziness.
Unexpectedly, after admitting his fault, Mahiru offered to make a bento for him, which made him feel very grateful.
"Then I'll be troubling you, Shiina." Nagi smiled and said, "Next time I'll also try cooking some dishes."
"Try my cooking."
"Um, it's delicious."
The door opened and Yukino came in.
"Ah, Yukinoshita-san, you're here too, you're so late." Mahiru complained slightly after seeing her.
"I was delayed in the teacher's office for a while." After explaining, Yukino looked at Nagi again.
"Good afternoon, Nanaba-kun, it seems you've accepted joining the club."
"Of course, I'm always happy to help others."
"Hypocrite." Yukino seemed to have a bad prejudice against Nagi's character.
Nagi replied unsatisfactorily. "I'm just stating the facts."
"Oh well, what's your purpose for coming here? If I didn't see you yesterday, are you like a puppet manipulated by Hiratsuka-sensei?"
Yukino sat in front of Nagi, with her hands folded across her chest, a little provocatively.
Nagi glanced at her and secretly regretted that this young woman loved to cause trouble. However, he enjoyed arguing with her, at least it made him feel happy.
"First of all, I'm not here for the sake of helping others." Nagi pretended to be serious.
"I just want to find a place to study and create quietly."
"So, Nanaba-kun is here just for yourself?" Yukino's tone showed a little dissatisfaction.
"Of course, I'm not the type of person who sacrifices selflessly." Nagi shrugged with an indifferent expression.
"Very disappointing." Yukino sighed, looking disappointed.
"Stop joking, Yukinoshita-san." Nagi couldn't help but laugh, "What else do you think?"
"Selfish reasons." A smile appeared on Yukino's lips, as if she was mocking his selfishness.
"Stop arguing. Nanaba-kun is just teasing you, Yukinoshita-san."
Mahiru couldn't stand it anymore and went out to calm the situation, "Luckily Nanaba-kun joined our club. We should be happy."
Yukino realized that there was something wrong with Nagi's behavior just now.
"Hmph. Do you think I'll believe your lies?" Yukino glared at him and said arrogantly.
Nagi smiled. "Sorry, I was being impudent earlier."
Yukino didn't reply to his words, but started talking to Mahiru.
Only her ears were turning red.