"Mika and I were walking nearby, and we felt that this store was rather interesting, so we came in to take a look. We didn't expect to meet you here," Chiaki said in a natural manner.
It was as if this really was the case.
Beside her, Mika remained silent.
"Oh... what a coincidence." Seiji could only respond in a daze.
"Who's this beautiful lady sitting across from you? Are you on a date? "Chiaki glanced at Genji and smiled.
"She's..."
"I'm Genji Asamiya from Year 1, Class 3."
The purple-haired girl retracted her smile, and something flashed in her eyes as she faced the tomboy.
"Nice to meet you. You don't know me, but I know the two of you, Wakaba, Chiaki... and Mika Uehara -san."
"You know us?"
Chiaki retracted her smile slightly in response to Mika's aura.
"Yep, many people know the two of you... the two 'good friends' who are always by Harano -san's side," Genji said lightly.
She especially emphasized the word "good friends."
Chiaki maintained her smile as something flashed in her eyes.
Genji exchanged glances with her as she released her aura.
Mika remained silent with a dark look in her eyes.
Seiji was rendered speechless.
'Is this... the Asura Arena?
How did it become like this!? '
It wasn't difficult to come up with an answer.
He only told one person about the date... whoops, the time and location of his meeting with Genji.
It was highly likely that Chiaki and Mika would appear here on time because they received the information from that person.
Although it was also possible that it really was a coincidence, Seiji felt that... that was probably the case.
Little Shi...
His emotions were rather complex when he thought about how his adopted younger sister had caused all this to happen.
Just as he was about to say something, the purple-haired girl spoke up first.
"Since we coincidentally met, let's sit together. As for the two of you who are Harano's good friends, I would like to have a good chat. It's great that I have the opportunity to do so so soon. "
Genji's words were very calm, without a trace of pretense or politeness.
Chiaki blinked in surprise.
As expected of the "Princess".
Just this short interaction allowed her to understand why Asamiya-san was being addressed in such a manner. She couldn't help but inwardly sigh.
This is an incredible opponent, Mika.
She glanced at her friend beside her and sat down at the table.
Mika sat down as well.
The waiter came over and ordered coffee for both of them.
He was speechless for a while.
"Just now, Asamiya-san and I were talking about light novels … some of our thoughts on reading light novels." Seiji broke the silence. "I bumped into Asamiya-san when I went to the bookstore to buy some novels. I found out that she likes these books as well, so we decided to chat."
"So that's how it is … I thought you guys were dating, but in the end, it's just an exchange of interests."
Chiaki emphasized the word "exchange of interests" as a counterattack to Seiji's earlier words.
Genji smiled.
"Yeah, I have the same interests as Harano -san. I'm really happy about it, and we had a nice chat.
By the way, do Wakaba -san and Uehara -san like light novels? Have you guys read any light novels before? "
She was being countered.
Chiaki felt that it would be difficult for her to handle this.
As for whether or not she liked light novels, of course she liked them. However, her interest in light novels was only at the level of an average person, and probably not on the same level as Seiji's.
Chiaki didn't know how much Genji Asamiya liked light novels, but she could feel her current aura, as if she was saying, "You guys aren't even on the same level as me."
The purple-haired girl's eyes were filled with confidence and determination. She seemed like she wouldn't be shaken by anything.
'I can't just go along with her answer and fall into her control.' Chiaki thought to herself, but she couldn't think of a better way to respond.
"I … don't like light novels," a calm voice spoke up.
It was Mika Kagura.
She looked directly at Genji and calmly answered the question.
This was also the first thing she said after entering the store.
Yukari was astonished to hear this.
"That's because I've never read light novels before, and I only started learning about them recently, so I can't say that I like them," Mika continued.
"But, I like the light novels written by Seigo."
She looked directly at Seiji Mukai after saying this resolutely.
"Harano -san wrote it?" Genji was astonished yet again.
"Yeah. Didn't Seigo tell you? His light novel was published in a magazine, and both Chiaki and I read it, and we both thought it was great. "Mika smiled as she looked towards Genji.
Her smile seemed to contain some sort of power.
"I really like that light novel, and the only flaw is that it's too short; I can't read enough.
I've already become a fan of Seigo's. In the future, as long as it's Seigo's light novels, I'll read them all, and I'll like them as well. "
There was a burning passion in her words.
Genji sensed this, and her expression changed.
Chiaki felt it as well, and she was inwardly astonished.
'Mika, you've really … changed.
You're a good change. '
Chiaki felt gratified at her friend's growth.
Seiji also felt Mika's feelings, and his heart trembled slightly.
"Mika …"
"Seigo, I'm really looking forward to your light novels … before you finish your new story, recommend me some that you think are good, and I'll read them all."
Mika said this to Seiji. Her face was slightly red, and she seemed quite shy.
Although she had grown up, there were still some things that hadn't changed, such as the fact that she was easily embarrassed.
She was relying entirely on her willpower to not be suppressed by her opponent, and did her best to confess her feelings. After saying it out loud, her natural reaction of embarrassment appeared.
'So cute.'
Seiji felt that the shy beauty in front of him was quite cute, and his heart trembled even more.
"Yeah … I'll recommend some to you, and I hope that you'll like them."
When he regained his senses, he discovered that he had already answered her.
Genji and Chiaki both noticed his reaction.
The purple-haired girl's expression darkened slightly.
The tomboy inwardly whistled in her mind.
'Well done, Mika!'
This led to the next topic of conversation, and more importantly, attracted Seiji's attention.
This was a victory.
However.
"It's wonderful that Uehara-san is willing to join the ranks of light novel readers." Genji said. "I'd also like to hear Harano -san's book recommendation list, and see what's different from my own book recommendation list, so we can have a good discussion."
The purple-haired girl instantly regained her composure.
Chiaki noticed that her expression was the same as when they first met, and that her aura hadn't weakened in the slightest.
As expected, she wasn't easy to deal with.
They continued chatting.
The girls continued exchanging blows as well.
…
When they finally left the coffee shop, Seiji was in a good mood.
At first, he felt like he was in a hellish situation, but after chatting for a while, it seemed to be fine, and everyone seemed to be having a good time … or at least it seemed that way.
Yep, it seemed that way.
But what was the truth? Seiji didn't know, nor did he want to think about it.
To him, this was a pleasant conversation, and that was enough for him.
Now, there was still the option of going shopping together and finding a place to have lunch together.
But in front of him …
"Asamiya-san, I had a great time chatting with you this time. Goodbye."
"Me too. Let's have coffee together again next time. Goodbye."
Mika and Chiaki both smiled and said goodbye to the purple-haired girl, as if they agreed to part ways the moment they left the coffee shop.
Genji smiled as well.
"It was nice talking to the two of you. Both of you are really nice people … I look forward to our next meeting."
The three beautiful girls exchanged glances and smiled. This scene seemed wonderful to the bystanders.
Only Seiji, who was nearby, could sense that there seemed to be an invisible clash between their auras.
Yep … it must be a misconception, it must be a misconception. They were just saying goodbye in a friendly manner, and there was no other meaning behind it …
… Did he really think so?
It was as if he could hear this question in the depths of his heart.
'What else could I think apart from that, bastard!'
Seiji retorted to himself.
"Harano -san …"
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