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Fumino Furuhashi: "..."

The enemy is so powerful, but my teammates are all incompetent. How should I deal with this?

"Ogata, stop asking."

Hayakawa Shiro silently pulled her hand away from Furuhashi Fumino's and said, "We're not dating. You almost gave it away with just one sentence. She was lying to your father."

"Oh... I see!"

Ogata Rizu's previously evasive gaze instantly brightened, and she nodded, saying, "I knew it! How could I not know you two were dating?"

"Is that the point?"

Even Fumino Furuhashi couldn't help but reveal a dark expression: "Rizu, do you know that one sentence of yours almost wiped us all out?"

"I'm...I'm sorry, I let it slip."

Ogata Riju said with a wronged expression, her lowered head and meek eyes making her look like a sad little deer.

"……It doesn't matter."

Fumino Furuhashi immediately softened and hugged the science-loving girl, comforting her, "It's alright now, Rizu."

"This isn't a matter of nothing happening; it's a major incident."

Hayakawa Shiro suddenly spoke up from the side.

"What do you mean?"

When Fumino Furuhashi heard Hayakawa suddenly pour cold water on her, she looked at him with some displeasure: "Didn't Uncle Ogata believe it?"

"It has nothing to do with your uncle,"

Hayakawa Haku said, "Did you notice the other customers in the shop just now?"

"No, what's wrong?"

Fumino Furuhashi replied matter-of-factly, explaining that her entire attention had been focused on Ogata's father, and she hadn't had the energy to pay attention to the guests around her.

"Actually... what you just said about when we were dating,"

Hayakawa Shiro said expressionlessly, "There were a few students wearing our school uniforms who came in at the door, listened to what you said, and then left."

Fumino Furuhashi: "..."

Like lightning striking from the sky, the literary girl stood frozen in place, instantly turning to ashes.

"Really?"

"real."

Chapter Twenty-Six: Ichinose Academy School Training Camp

After dinner, the three of them returned to Hayakawa's house as usual. Fumino Furuhashi remained silent the whole way back, her face pale and looking completely lost.

"Guqiao, don't worry about this,"

Seeing this, Hayakawa Shiro comforted him, "Didn't you say before that as long as we have a clear conscience, it's okay?"

"What I said before wasn't that I had a clear conscience, but that unfounded rumors didn't matter,"

Fumino Furuhashi turned to look at Hayakawa, her voice hollow as she said, "But this isn't just baseless rumor! I admitted it myself, and someone overheard it, maybe even took photos and videos..."

After saying that, she turned her head to the other side, her expression becoming even more gloomy.

Hayakawa Shiro: "..."

"However, the most troublesome thing now is not the rumors about their relationship, but that I don't know how to deal with it. If I admit it, it will confirm the rumors, and if I deny it, it might reach Rizu's father's ears, and then he might become suspicious..."

Fumino Furuhashi clutched her head in frustration: "I can already see the future! I can see myself being pestered by the girls in my class about this, and I can neither admit it nor deny it. The only thing I can do is not respond, but does not responding mean I'm admitting it?!"

"Uh…"

Hayakawa Shiro could only comfort him: "It's fine to deny it. Doesn't Ogata's father know that your father is very strict with you? So it's normal for you to hide this relationship."

"I hope that's the case..."

Fumino Furuhashi said dejectedly, "If Kirisu-sensei finds out, I'll definitely be called in for a talk. How scary..."

"Are you that scared?"

Hayakawa Shiro said helplessly.

"You have no idea how terrible that teacher is,"

Fumino Furuhashi immediately looked around nervously, as if Mafuyu Kirisu was secretly observing her nearby: "That cold demeanor and terrifying eyes, just thinking about them gives me nightmares."

"I don't understand..."

Hayakawa Shiro shook his head. His impression of Kirisu-sensei was only that she had a fierce look in her eyes, was very beautiful, and had excessive demands. That was about it, probably because he hadn't had much contact with her.

"Why am I always the one who gets hurt..."

Fumino Furuhashi covered her head and slumped onto the table, looking utterly hopeless. She muttered pitifully, "It's all Rizu-chan's fault for being so talkative."

"Oh, yes."

Hayakawa Haku sighed and echoed.

"And Hayakawa, you too..."

"Ok?"

Hayakawa Shiro was a little annoyed: "What does this have to do with me? I didn't let it slip."

"It's your fault!"

Fumino Furuhashi's eyes widened instantly as she stared straight at Shiro Hayakawa, feigning resentment and venting her anger as she said shamelessly, "It's all your fault! You are the source of all evil! Global warming, animal extinction, the Trisolaran invasion of Earth, and the lagging progress of human technological civilization are all your fault!"

She glared at Hayakawa through gritted teeth, looking like she was about to pounce and bite him at any moment.

Hayakawa Shiro: "...Since you've said so, then whatever you say is fine."

"Woooo..."

Fumino Furuhashi slumped back onto the table and sobbed, her cheek pressed against the surface as she whispered in embarrassment and indignation, "I can't study anymore, I'm not in the mood to study..."

That won't do; it will cause our learning progress to fall behind.

Hayakawa Shiro frowned upon seeing Furuhashi Fumino's reaction.

Have to think of a way.

Method 1:

Good morning: "I like you, let's really date!!"

Kou: "Sukisuki~ I feel better~"

Method 2:

Morning: "It's all my fault, blame only me!"

Gu: "I forgive you~"

Method 3:

Good morning: "Let's pretend to be dating then~"

Gu: "The matter is resolved."

……

I feel like none of them will work, especially the first one; it makes me feel bad.

Hayakawa Haku stopped thinking with a blank expression, it seemed that his brain wasn't as good as he had imagined.

"Then you should take a rest."

Hayakawa Shiro had no choice but to compromise, lowering his head to write the questions: "I'll give you some practice questions, you can just take a look when the time comes."

"Oh…"

Fumino Furuhashi responded weakly, then buried her head on the table and remained silent.

A long silence fell over the room, broken only by the ticking of the clock, the two people's calm breathing, and the soft rustling of Hayakawa Shirakawa's handwriting.

"Well…"

Fumino Furuhashi quietly raised her head to look at what Haku Hayakawa had written.

A dense array of math problems—this is what I'm going to have to memorize next? It's hell!

Fumino Furuhashi stuck out her pink tongue in disgust, then cautiously turned her gaze to Hayakawa's face under the white light. The boy was looking at his notebook intently, his calm face showing meticulous composure, but upon closer inspection, one could see a hint of fatigue in his eyes.

Hayakawa-kun is working so hard, preparing review materials for me and Rizu.

Fumino Furuhashi was lost in thought, her gaze gradually becoming fixed on him.

"Hayakawa-san and I... are actually dating."

The words suddenly popped into her mind, startling the girl so much that she looked away in a panic, her pretty face burning hot.

I can't believe I could say such nonsense to my elders. I've really fallen... This must be what they call being influenced by one's surroundings. Being around Hayakawa, whose mind is full of evil lust, has corrupted me too.

Fumino Furuhashi blushed as she thought: Even so, even if I have to lie to my elders, I still want to protect him and Rizu-chan.

After all, if Ogata's father, who's obsessed with his daughter, found out that his daughter was living in a boy's house, he'd probably pull out a cleaver from the kitchen, and Hayakawa would definitely be in big trouble.

So, I saved your life, you must remember this kindness and repay me double in the future, Hayakawa-kun~

Fumino Furuhashi leaned on the table, tilting her head to the side, her blue eyes fixed on Hayakawa's profile with a faint smile on her face.

Silent all night.

……

On a new day, Ichinose Academy announced a three-day off-campus study camp to be held before the monthly exams. Participation was mandatory and there was no room for refusal.

Hayakawa Shiro roared upon hearing the news. What a ridiculous training camp! It's one thing to do it before the monthly exams, but to call it a "study camp"? Could there be a more blatant attempt to cover up the truth? Why send a bunch of students to an off-campus training camp when they can study anywhere? It's basically giving the students a vacation, you bastards!!

Oppose! Oppose! Hayakawa Shiro raised the banner, publicly opposing this activity that forces students to have time to rest and play, and strongly suggested that the school cancel after-school clubs, as well as recess and annual spring and autumn outings, and replace them with weekly unregulated exams.

Of course, no one paid any attention to his objections. The students were already in a frenzy of celebration, with people everywhere excitedly discussing the training camp, including the girl from Furuhashi who was embroiled in rumors.

"Hey, Fumino...you'll be there during the training camp, right?"

Several girls surrounded the ancient bridge, laughing and teasing, pushing and shoving each other: "Go to your boyfriend's side~"

"Ah ha ha…"

Fumino Furuhashi replied with a forced response, "We'll see when the time comes."

"How could you do this? You two are deeply in love!"

"Exactly, exactly, they should be together every day."

We're together every day now, especially at night.

Fumino Furuhashi sighed inwardly, then was immediately overwhelmed by the gossipy female students around her.

Hayakawa-kun, you must remember my kindness for the rest of your life!!

Chapter Twenty-Seven: Rumors Abound

"Ugh…"

Hayakawa Shiro sat in the corner of the moving school bus, looking at the scenery outside the window with a melancholy expression, occasionally letting out a sigh.

"Don't be sad, Hayakawa-san,"

Ogata, sitting beside him, excitedly peered through the window, reassuring Hayakawa, "Isn't it nice to go out and have fun once in a while?"

"You seem very excited, Ogata, but is this really a good idea?"

Hayakawa Shiro said expressionlessly, "Do you even know how many days you have left before the exam? After this training camp ends, it will be three days before you take the exam. Can you really be this relaxed?"

"no problem."