"You're busy," one voice said with slight disappointment.
"Yeah … sorry. I have to do something after school. I hope you don't mind," said another voice, very apologetic.
These two voices belonged to both Kaede Kayano and Nagisa Shiota. Class had just ended and it was only a few days after Valentine's Day. Kayano was content with just being friends with Nagisa and that she shouldn't stand in the way of his dream of being a teacher, all unknown to Nagisa. Putting aside her feelings, she would still like to spend some time with Nagisa and her friends before Koro-Sensei's deadline and graduation.
Recently, Kayano noticed that Nagisa has been quite distant with her. He would only give small and curt responses to her questions or comments and quickly turn the other way.
Now, she watches as the boy exits the classroom before giving a slight glance to Kurahashi. It was then that Kurahashi also exited the classroom. The girl faced her friends with her usual gleeful smile.
"I gotta go, bye now," Kurahashi said as she grabbed her bag and headed out of the classroom.
"Okay! Good luck," Yada wished her friend good luck.
Kayano noticed Nagisa's side glance at Kurahashi and felt suspicious about the whole interaction. Turns out, she wasn't the only one and felt an eerie feeling behind her. A hand grabbed her shoulder that was followed by a mischievous cackle.
"Ooh~ What seems to be the matter, Kaede-chan! Did you see that too~? Do you miss your boyfriend," Nakamura teased as she crept behind the greenette.
"W-what are you talking about, Rio-chan! I saw nothing! Plus, I already made my decision to not get in Nagisa's way," Kayano quickly refuted with a slight blush across her face.
Nakamura knew how to push Kayano's buttons and she was willing to go further.
"I couldn't help notice that Nagisa's been a bit more distant with you lately huh? Does that bother you," the blond inquired.
"Yes he has," Kayano paused to think about the times Nagisa just sometimes ignored her and how it did hurt her a bit, "K-kind of."
"I see. But did you also notice that Hinano also left after Nagisa left. Do you think they're secretly dating~?"
"W-what w-wait really … no he can't," Kayano answered sadly, "Are they?"
"Maybe something happened between them on Valentine's Day" Nakamura then bore her mischievous smile once more. "I guess there's one way to find out eh?"
"You don't mean?"
Nakamura hugged Kayano by the shoulder. "Yes! We're doing recon again!" Nakamura told the girl passionately, "Are you in?"
Kayano looked down on the floor as she contemplated her answer. "Yes…"
The blond smirked at the other girl's decision. "Great! Just grab your stuff and meet me outside. We'll then follow Kurahashi and possibly find Nagisa with her. Got it?" She was answered by a slight nod from Kayano.
"Great! I follow you outside. I just need to gather my stuff," Nakamura said and the Kayano nodded and went outside of the classroom.
Once Nakamura confirmed that Kayano was already outside, she grabbed her stuff, went out into the hallway and grabbed her phone from her bag. "Hey Ritsu?"
In an instant, Ritsu appeared on the girl's phone. "Mobile Ritsu here! Hello Rio! Do you acquire my assistance?" The A.I happily introduced herself with a happy salute.
"Yeah, do you know where they are?"
"Let me see," Ritsu closed her eyes as she calculated something, "Location determined. They're at the cafe near Muramatsu's ramen shop."
"Great, all according to plan."
