Mika returned to her residence.
Before calling the president… no, Natsuya, Seiji wanted to have a meal first. He was quite hungry after his ordeal, and he assumed that the scion was likely having a meal of her own, which he had no desire to interrupt.
"Sensei, would you like to eat lunch together with us?" Seiji asked.
"Is that alright?" Kaede said.
"Of course—as long as you don't mind that it's rather plain."
"How could I possibly mind? I won't hold back by staying over, then. Food is a lot more delicious when enjoyed with others rather than eating it on my own." The blonde teacher smiled. "Please allow me to help out in the kitchen to repay you a little."
"There's no need to be so polite, Sensei."
"I'm not the type who can simply sit around and wait to enjoy a meal. Please allow me to help out, Harano-kun."
Kaede firmly insisted on helping out in the kitchen, so Seiji could only accept.
