COTE : Backed By Black Technology System

To thank the little angel Kushida Kikyo for her great help, Kanda Shuichi invited her to have lunch together at Keyaki Mall Shopping Center.

On the way, Kanda Shuichi remained silent, while Kushida Kikyo chatted with everyone they met.

"You sure know a lot of people."

Finally sitting down in the restaurant, Kanda Shuichi thought he could finally relax...

"Kikyo, and Kanda, are you two on a date?"

Wang Meiyu, with twin ponytails, wearing a neat short-sleeve shirt and a gray skirt, walked over with another girl dressed similarly. If he remembered correctly, what was her name again?

Seeing Kanda Shuichi's expression, Kushida knew what was going on. This guy definitely didn't remember their names.

"Good afternoon, Mii-chan, and Inogashira. Shuichi and I just have some things to do later, so we came to have lunch together."

Oh, right, Inogashira. Her name was Inokashira Kokoro? He remembered she was the first to introduce herself back then.

She left the impression of being a quiet and somewhat introverted girl.

"Huh? Kikyo, you call Kanda by his first name? I remember on the ship you didn't..."

Wang Meiyu, clearly influenced by Japanese culture, looked surprised when she heard Kushida call Kanda Shuichi by his first name.

"Is it really that surprising? There should be quite a few guys she calls by their first names." Kanda Shuichi thought this fellow countrywoman was making a fuss over nothing. "By the way, aren't you going to sit down? Holding your plates must be tiring, right?"

He and Kushida were sitting at a fairly large table, so there was plenty of room for two more people.

"Then we'll join you."

Compared to Inokashira, Wang Meiyu was more straightforward. Considering it was Inokashira's first time meeting Kanda Shuichi, Wang Meiyu took the initiative to sit next to Kanda Shuichi, leaving the seat next to Kushida open.

"Excuse me."

The girl named Inogashira also quietly said as she sat down next to Kushida.

"By the way, Kikyo said you and Kanda have something to do later. Just got back to school and already busy?"

Wang Meiyu asked before starting to eat.

"I have no choice, sometimes trouble just comes knocking uninvited."

Kanda Shuichi sighed again, feeling like he had sighed more today than in all his time at school. Damn Nagumo, you really deserve to die!

Don't you know sighing too much shortens your life? Although I'm not sure.

But every time I sigh, I lose at least a second of my life. You're killing me!

"Kanda, your Chinese is really good. You even know this saying."

So, are you not planning to eat? The Inogashira across from you has already turned into a food lover.

"Well, I know a bit. By the way, you guys just got back and are already active." Kanda Shuichi replied perfunctorily, then quickly changed the subject.

Didn't you see Kushida was getting a bit unhappy? Wang Meiyu, if you keep pestering, your good friend might hold a grudge.

Speaking of which, Kushida doesn't seem to show her displeasure in front of others anymore? Hmm, that's good news, a strange discovery!

"Because Kanda gave points to the class after the deserted island test."

Oh, so you guys are out spending money now, huh?

But Kanda Shuichi didn't care about what they did with the money. As long as it was their money, they could spend it however they wanted.

After eating, it was clear that Wang Meiyu and Inogashira wanted to keep shopping, so Kanda Shuichi and Kushida Kikyo left first.

They decided to go to the archery club together. Kanda Shuichi wanted to inform Captain Sato Ken about joining the student council, while Kushida wanted to check Hashibara's attitude.

But since the archery club's dojo was inside the school, they had to go back and change into their uniforms.

What a hassle...

But the archery club's afternoon activities started at two, so the timing was just right.

When Kanda Shuichi and Kushida Kikyo arrived at the archery club, most of the members were practicing, including Miyake and Senior Hashibara.

"Hey, what a rare guest, Kanda. Coming to the archery club during summer vacation," Hashibara-senpai greeted him as soon as she saw him. "Is this your girlfriend? She's very cute."

"Instead of worrying about whether I have a girlfriend, shouldn't you find a boyfriend first Hashibara-senpai? Be careful, you might not get married if you wait too long."

"Your mouth is still so sharp."

If you can't win with words, you resort to physical action. You have no gentlemanly manners!

But Kanda Shuichi had no choice but to endure the discomfort of his face being pinched.

Seeing this, Kushida's eyes lit up as if she had discovered a new world.

"Where's Sato-senpai?"

Kanda Shuichi asked while rubbing his face and looking around for Sato Ken.

"The captain just went to change clothes. He should be out soon."

"I see. I'll go find him. This is my classmate, Kushida Kikyo. Hashibara-senpai, please take care of her for me."

Naturally, Kanda Shuichi introduced Kushida Kikyo to Senior Hashibara and went to the changing room to find Sato Ken.

I hope Kushida can do a good job. Even if she can't succeed in one go, at least get some contact information. Girls' conversations can easily reveal information.

Moreover, Kanda Shuichi brought Kushida Kikyo here today to make Hashibara-senpai misunderstand their relationship, making it easier for Kushida to start a conversation about love.

Kushida-san, I've done everything I can. The rest is up to your unbeatable social skills.

As Kanda Shuichi reached the door of the men's changing room, the person he was looking for came out.

"Kanda, are you here to talk about the student council?" Sato Ken stood in front of Kanda Shuichi, holding a longbow.

"Uh, did President Horikita already tell you?"

"Yeah, when he asked for someone this morning, I was a bit puzzled. But after hearing about your performance on the deserted island and the cruise, I understood." Sato Ken nodded and patted Kanda Shuichi's shoulder. "A guy like you joining the student council to earn credits is the right path. Besides, you haven't been to the archery club for a while."

"Ahaha, well, I'm just a support member!"

"What kind of support member are you? More like a ghost member, hahaha."

Sato Ken laughed. "Come with me. To leave a club at our school, you need to submit a withdrawal form."

"Yeah, that's what I came to talk about today."

The withdrawal form is similar to the application form. After writing the reason for joining the student council, it just needs the signatures of the archery club captain and the advisor.

With that, Kanda Shuichi became a free agent again and could apply to join the student council. His student ID information would be updated from archery club member to student council vice president.

"Even if you leave the archery club, don't forget your skills in making and maintaining bows. You might need them someday."

Here we go again, Sato-senpai's cryptic messages.

Does he mean there might be a situation where I'll need to use a bow?

When they returned to the dojo, Kushida was happily chatting with Senior Hashibara. It seemed she was at least halfway successful.

"Hey! Hashibara, stop dawdling and get back to practice!"

From a distance, Sato Ken shouted at Hashibara.

"I'll go practice now. Let's chat on Line later."

After seeing Kanda Shuichi finish his business, Hashibara waved to Kushida and returned to practice.

As she passed by Kanda Shuichi and Sato Ken, she made a face at them. "Sato-senpai is a fool, and Kanda-kun is an idiot."

...

Both of them were used to it and didn't pay her any mind.

"I'll be going now, Sato-senpai. Thanks for taking care of me." Kanda Shuichi stepped back and bowed to Sato Ken.

No matter what, Sato Ken had taken good care of Kanda Shuichi, so he deserved some gratitude.

Sato Ken smiled and stepped forward to help Kanda Shuichi up.

"Hahaha, no need to be so formal. I hope you can help the student council well after joining."

Joining the student council?

Kushida was stunned. Kanda is joining the student council?

After leaving the archery club, Kushida couldn't wait to ask, "Are you joining the student council?"

"Huh? Didn't I mention it?"

"No, you didn't. You did it on purpose, didn't you?"

"I just have plans to join. Please keep it a secret until it's officially announced." Kanda Shuichi winked at Kushida Kikyo.

"Originally, only Ichinose from our grade joined the student council. But now, you've successfully joined too."

Kanda Shuichi was speechless. I didn't want to join either, but someone won't let me enjoy my school life.

"By the way, how's it going with Hashibara-senpai?"

"Well, I get along really well with Hashibara-senpai. We even planned to go to karaoke together next time." Kushida smiled, as if saying, "Praise me!"

"As expected of you! So, did you find out her attitude?"

Kanda Shuichi eagerly asked about the main issue.

"How could it be that fast? Asking about love on the first meeting would be too abrupt, don't you think?" Kushida looked at the anxious Kanda Shuichi, a bit dumbfounded.

"Uh, okay."

Kanda Shuichi realized he was a bit too worried.

"But there's good news." Kushida suddenly stopped, bent down, and looked at Kanda Shuichi.

"Good news?"

"Yes, Hashibara-senpai has no connection with Nagumo-senpai."

I see, that's indeed good news. It seems today wasn't fruitless after all.

Speaking of which, I didn't greet Miyake when I went to the archery club earlier. I hope he won't be upset.

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