Chapter 26:

High School – Eighth Part

“I don’t want to leave Yuu alone, so can you stop asking to meet privately?”

As I enter the Student Council room, I try to push down my dislike of Houou-senpai.

When Yuu had fallen down the stairs the other day, I felt so upset and frustrated that I couldn’t be by his side at that time. All the while, senpai eyes me from the President’s chair.

Hiroto: “&h.e.l.lip;I didn’t call for this meeting.”

Teruki: “&h.e.l.lip;Hah? Then who did?”

Genbu: “Ye~s♪ it’s me!”

Genbu Airu.

I can’t believe my eyes.

Why is this person here&h.e.l.lip;?

Genbu: “This meeting’s about rabbit-chan~. I thought we should share information&h.e.l.lip;Well, sit down.”

So I plop down on the sofa. Houou-senpai is reclining in his seat, looking as relaxed as if he were in his own room. He’s also glaring at Genbu, clearly holding back from spouting some insults. I recall that this uppercla.s.sman had helped Yuu from falling down the stairs. So I thank him.

Teruki: “&h.e.l.lip;Thank you for helping Yuu the other day.”

Genbu: ” You’re welcome~&h.e.l.lip;.I just wanted to help&h.e.l.lip;you come off as having owners.h.i.+p over Rabbit&h.e.l.lip;that’s no fun.”

Teruki: “&h.e.l.lip;.”

What the.

The playful att.i.tude from before is completely replaced by a terrifying sharpness. Eyes as razor-edged and discerning as knives.

Teruki: “Yuu doesn’t belong to anyone.”

Genbu: “Oh? Are you&h.e.l.lip;replying to me?”

He watches me and breaks into a laugh, smile added in for good measure. Expression softening.

Genbu: “&h.e.l.lip;Rabbit is interesting, but his surroundings are funny as well&h.e.l.lip;”

Hiroto: “Ha. Hey, Genbu. Just make friends already&h.e.l.lip;!”

Suddenly, the door to the council room bursts open.

Suzaku: “&h.e.l.lip;Houou-senpai! Are you there?”

Hiroto: “&h.e.l.lip;Huh? Suzaku-kun you’re too early&h.e.l.lip;just wait outside.”

As I divert my gaze, I can clearly see Suzaku standing there, gasping for air.