"Chihara, did you stay up late again?"

Divination crossed her arms and looked at Chiaki Chihara who was yawning.

The corner of her eyes twitched slightly.

"I say … Even if you're drawing manga, you don't have to work so hard, right?

You're risking your life to draw manga! "

"What are you talking about … When did I stay up late to draw manga?" Chiaki Chihara patted Divination's head.

She said listlessly.

"Don't think too much.

It's better for you to continue looking for your destined one … Speaking of which, you rarely attend class gatherings like this, right?

Could it be that your Mr. Right is here to attend this event …? "

"Nope!

So in Chun Hyo's heart, I'm the kind of person who values girls more than friends? "Divination said sadly and suddenly took out her crystal ball.

She whispered in Chiaki Chihara's ear.

"I've been reading your fortune recently … Chihara, you've been having a lot of luck with girls recently. Be careful not to be harassed by perverts."

"Have you seen anyone who can harass me?" Chiaki Chihara said expressionlessly.

"I'm just reminding you … Oh, right.

I heard from Kōmura Tsuki that the manga competition is about to start.

Kōmura Tsuki has already signed up. Aren't you going?

Both of you should like to draw, right? "

"No, I've been quite busy recently … Let's talk about it when I have time." Chiaki Chihara said listlessly.

If it was any other time,

She would probably be very excited to participate in the competition. However, this time … she had lost her previous enthusiasm.

It was as if something was stuck in her heart. No matter how much inspiration she had, she could not release it.

It had been a long time since that incident.

Sometimes, Chiaki Chihara even thought that she had forgotten about it.

However, at night, she would accidentally recall it.

Cold sweat broke out on her back again.

What a terrible mental state … She had to find a way to adjust her mental state.

It would not be good if it affected her body.

"Cheer up, Chihara." Divination looked at her worriedly.

"I feel like you've lost a lot of weight after the summer vacation. You don't look as energetic as before.

His skin is so pale … Don't tell me he's been staying at home all this time? "

Chiaki Chihara: … That does seem to be the case.

"In short,

The next time I ask you out, you're not allowed to refuse.

You can't fool around just because you've never been sick, Chun Hyo, "Divination said angrily.

"Look at how much I've taken care of you. I've washed so many clothes for you to join the basketball club's management department. Don't make me angry anymore!"

"I know!" Chiaki Chihara nodded.

Actually, if she were to include going out of the formation, she should have gone out before. Going out to fight, kill, and enjoy the scenery …

A certain scene flashed through her mind once again. Chiaki Chihara stopped in her tracks, her gaze a little sluggish.

"What's wrong?

The gathering place is just up ahead … You're not feeling carsick, are you? "Xiang Buming asked curiously.

"I'm fine, I'm fine." Chiaki Chihara shook her head and caught up with her in a few steps.

The message Akaji sent her last night made her think for a long time.

So what did Akaji Jun mean by "okay"?

The gathering place was at a barbecue restaurant with a good reputation. The time was noon. Because of the training, the basketball club spent most of their time training. Plus, there were a lot of friendly matches in the next semester, so they had to step up their training.

Therefore, the gathering time was usually at noon or at night.

As for this barbecue restaurant … Chiaki Chihara clearly remembered that Qingfeng had been clamoring to come over for barbecue. She did not expect Akaji to choose this barbecue restaurant this time.

"Surprisingly, he's a meticulous person …"

Chiaki Chihara muttered to herself as she walked into the barbecue restaurant with Divination.

"Yo!

You're finally here! "

As soon as they entered, Chiaki Chihara was shocked by Lord Qingfeng's loud voice. However, in the next second, Lord Qingfeng's head was hit hard.

"Why did you scare a girl? Ah Da, you're so ungentlemanly!"

"Lord Qingfeng has nothing to do with that word, right?" Kuroko added.

"Hahaha, we're just waiting for you guys!

Lord Qingfeng is getting impatient from waiting! "Ryota Hwang Se teased.

"Of course we have to wait until everyone is here before we start eating." After Akaji spoke, Lord Qingfeng finally calmed down.

"Okay!"

The barbecue process was unusually lively. Everyone seemed to have changed a lot, especially Kurozijun, who looked a little stronger than before.

"I've been working out during the summer vacation." Kuroko said seriously.

"Speaking of which, Chihara, you seem to have lost a lot of weight. Are you sick?"

As soon as Kuroko finished speaking, everyone's attention was focused on Chiaki Chihara. Chiaki Chihara raised her chopsticks awkwardly as if she didn't know what to do.

"No …" Ahhhhh, why are they looking at me all of a sudden?!

She didn't match the atmosphere here at all!

"If that's the case, then let's eat more this time.

If we don't fight for it, Lord Qingfeng will finish all the barbecued meat here. "

Akaji smiled as he reminded everyone. Everyone seemed to have realized something as well as they instantly focused their attention on Daigetsu Aofeng.

"Ah Da, what are you doing!!!

That's the meat I barbecued!! "

"This tenderloin is mine!"

"Kun Hwang, your chopsticks are in my bowl …"

Akashiji Seijuro's words livened up the atmosphere. Everyone was busy fighting for the meat, while Chiaki Chihara sat quietly on the side and picked up the piece of meat she wanted with quick and precise movements.

Chiaki Chihara was always the most inconspicuous person at a barbecue, but she managed to snatch more meat than the noisy transvestite — this was a matter of skill.

"Lil 'Ming, this is your share of meat …"

After helping Divination who couldn't get any meat, Chiaki Chihara noticed that Divination was texting with her head lowered. Her face was full of shock.

"What's wrong, Lil 'Ming?

Are you not feeling well? "

Chiaki Chihara touched Divination's phone. Divination was startled for a moment before she quickly turned off her phone.

"Hahaha, it's nothing … There was a discount on a good cosmetic product. I was too happy and lost myself in it!"

"Is that so?" Chiaki Chihara's eyelashes fluttered, but she didn't say anything.

Everyone had their own secrets. Even she wouldn't pry into things that others didn't want to talk about.

Thus, her gaze shifted to Akaji who hadn't participated in the fight for the barbecue.

"Akaji Jun has been drinking tofu soup all this time. Is there a problem?"

These guys really didn't hold back at all!

Akaji Jun had only eaten a few pieces of meat since the beginning, and then he had been drinking tofu soup …

These guys from the basketball club were too much!

"It's okay, I'm not that hungry." Akaji shook his head. No one could find fault with his good manners.

Looking at Akashiji Seijuro's side profile, Chiaki Chihara suddenly remembered the incident last night.

That reply … What exactly did it mean?

She wanted to ask, but she felt a little embarrassed … Although their relationship wasn't that bad, and both of them even knew each other's secrets, Chiaki Chihara felt an unexpected awkwardness.

Since Akaji Jun didn't say anything … It was better not to ask, right?

The barbecue lasted from four o 'clock in the afternoon to five o' clock in the evening. Within an hour, Ziyuanjun had eaten a few boxes of barbecue alone … Sure enough, the legend of the basketball club was true. Bringing Ziyuanjun to the buffet would definitely not be a loss.

"Sigh, I'm very satisfied this time." Ziyuanjun said in a lazy tone while stuffing chips into his mouth.

"Didn't you say you were full?

Why are you stuffing chips into your mouth? "Ryota Hwang Se looked at Ziyuanjun with a puzzled expression.

"Because barbecue and chips are different. Being satisfied doesn't mean that you're full."

… What kind of logic was this?!

"Don't eat chips when you're walking. Ziyuanjun, pay attention too." Lü Jian said while pushing up his glasses.

"Ah?

Lü Jian, are you ordering me?

I'll crush you! "Ziyuanjun replied without any hesitation.

"These two guys really don't have a good relationship as usual …" Ryota Hwang Se complained as he carried his shoulder bag and said goodbye to the others.

"Then I'll go first. I still have a modeling job later. I'll be late if I'm late."

"Tsk, Kuroko, let's go train." Daigetsu Aofeng also left with Tetsuya Kuroko.

"Hmm … I heard that there's a new type of chips recently. The store nearby sells them …" Ziyuanjun muttered as he left with the chips.

"Today's new lucky item is a shonen manga … Looks like I'll have to buy a Jump." Lü Jian pushed his glasses up and left.

"Ah, Kochiaki, I have something to do so I'll leave first. I promised to buy cosmetics with May Jam. I'll leave first!" Divination suddenly waved at Chiaki Chihara and left while holding Satsuki Momoi's hand.

Chiaki Chihara reached out her hand. She didn't even have the time to say anything before she saw the people around her disappear in an instant.

… She seemed to have been abandoned by her heartless friend …

Why didn't she bring her along?!

Just because she wasn't familiar with cosmetics, she left her behind?!

This guy was too unloyal!!!

"Aren't you leaving?"

Akaji's voice rang in her ears. Chiaki Chihara was slightly stunned. When she turned around, she was surprised to see Akashiji Seijuro standing beside her.

"Leave?

Where to? "Chiaki Chihara asked subconsciously.

Ah, the atmosphere seemed a little awkward …

"Didn't you send me a message last night?" Akaji lowered his head and looked at her. The corner of his mouth lifted slightly.

"Or did you send it to me as a joke?"