Chapter 2082: Eventful Lunch

As I expected it became a sumptuous and eventful lunch.

Nami and Mina stuck to my side, feeding me with the dishes they made -- yep, Mina also boasted that she helped out this morning. Satsuki, Hina, and Saki joined the fray since they were the closest.

I really got my jaw strained there but it was enjoyable nonetheless.

When I got the chance to stand up, I went to all of them one by one, trying out a bite of what they were eating or feeding them a bite.

The adorably innocent forehead girl, Misaki got me staying by her side the longest because of how she struggled to open a wrapped sandwich.

I offered to help her but she stubbornly refused, saying she could do it.

And yep, she failed in the end and she handed it to me with teary eyes. That triggered my pampering mode which put her in the spotlight. I put her on my lap and comforted her while feeding her at the same time, after all.

Before I left her side, Misaki kissed my cheek conveying her gratitude and appreciation. I thought she was going for my lips but I guess she already gained a situational awareness that if she did more, I would be mobbed by everyone who would ask for the same thing.

She's becoming more thoughtful as her innocence slowly fades away because of me.

I'll definitely take care of her when the time comes. Oh. And on the phone that I promised to get her, she told me she got permission to go out with her friend this coming Sunday.

I guess that's a date. As for whether Maaya would still come with us or not, we'll see. Because Sunday is also quite important for her.

The Itou sisters told me that they finally managed to convince their father to let them work together. Openly.

And Himeko was too fired up. I could already feel her enthusiasm to not cause trouble for her precious little sister.

Unfortunately, I probably won't be able to witness it but they'll give me a call during their break so there's that. I can still cheer for them.

When I got to Kana and Rumi's side, Aya, Hana, and Rae also came over. There, I listened to them about the work they've done for Kana's soon-to-be-published novel. Of course, they all said that all they did was point out some phrases that Kana could change to make it flow better.

As for the specific details like an expansion of the story or the change of some plot points that the editor pointed out, all of them had these meaningful smiles telling me to wait until it's finished.

Mhm. This test reader will definitely have a good time reading it.

Anyway, Edel exhibited her koala traits again. Because of that, I kind of carried her as I went to check on the rest of the girls.

Marika was even fascinated by the silver-haired girl. Although they're from the same grade, their interaction was minimal or none at all.

Marika was always surrounded by Ichihara's goons or her followers, after all. On the other hand, Edel seldom leaves her seat and when she does, no one dares to approach her. I mean, who will think that she's as adorable as a koala when the aura around her feels like it can freeze even a volcanic river?

Also, I think there are still students who believe she's a foreigner who has yet to speak our language fluently.

With the silver and gold beginning to form a connection like that, I sat between them, pampering them as much as I could.

Ah. Right. Haruko and Shizu seemed to be planning something big again. They're a little secretive about it but considering their authority and their inherent desire to make things better for me, I should expect an upcoming change in our school.

Will they purge the Anti-Ruki alliance? Nah. I doubt it. Those fools can only be considered as an afterthought.

After that, I got sandwiched by the playful Arisa who once again acted considerate, advising me on a lot of things, and the conflicted Izumi who confessed in a whisper that she was having trouble forgetting about what we did recently.

Since it's Izumi, she told her troubles to Arisa and so... the two of us formed a temporary council to help her out.

However, considering it's about an intimate moment, even Arisa couldn't keep a straight face. In the end, I left the two looking flustered as we suggested meeting in that abandoned clubroom again.

Because the Mentor Program was already ending and I even missed it this week, we're going to plan for a valid way to spend time together again. Something that they will deem not pulling ahead of everyone else.

Arisa and her consideration, right? In any case, I love her for that. Her considerate trait was a little different than the ones Akane and the others exhibited before. Although I confessed to not liking those, they understood where I was coming from.

Before I returned to my original seat, I naturally didn't forget about Komoe and by extension, Sachi, Watanabe, and Kaede who were also around.

I felt a little bad for Komoe since she couldn't really step out a lot to approach me. Not that she's intimidated by my girls, she just felt she's not good enough yet. That's why she told me she'll get her chance to appeal to me during my official duty as the Disciplinary Officer. She's now my Assistant, after all.

Sachi, who I got to hang out with back at the camp, was just enjoying her time, reveling at how peaceful it was despite the clear vying for my attention coming from the girls. She asked me to visit her during practice. As for the reason, she simply wanted to show off her volleyball

skills to me.

I guess I can pass by to do that.

Watanabe was the same though. Having seen the full extent of my connection, the light in her eyes seemed to shine brighter as though inspiration got to her. When I sneaked from behind her to see what she was scribbling on her notepad, I noticed that they were in bullet points

like:

-Confirmed. Onoda is amazing. He knows how to handle everyone.

-His behavior around each of them is pretty much the same. However, there's a distinct difference in how he goes around comforting them.

-How can he do all that? Is he a psychic?

Alright. That last one seemed to be on the verge of supernatural. If that continues, I might become an alien in her eyes in the future. Due to that, I surprised her, causing the girl to jump

from her seat.

Upon realizing that I read her notes, Watanabe hid herself behind Kaede who found her friend's reaction hilarious.

Seeing that Kaede was slowly regaining her cheerfulness, I felt slightly relieved. I did promise to help her out after becoming her friend but I was too busy with my girls.

I took a seat next to her and talked to her for a while. She might be surprised at how many girls are around me but Kaede attributed it to, according to her own words, my 'boundless charisma' which she lacked.

She also said that thanks to my encouragement, she's now returned to running in the morning. She might not return to her club yet but she's not going to let all her hard work from years before dissipate just because. of those hateful seniors.

After that was done, I finished eating with my girls and I stepped out to contact Akane, Fuyu,

and the other girls.

Because I still have to report to Hayashi and see Shio, Ryouko-san, and Orimura-sensei, our group dispersed back to the school building.

This time, they all walked together or in their own groups, leaving me behind with the two girls that I hadn't interacted with earlier in the room.

"Uhm. Did the two of you have a good time?" I started with that question to which Minori and Yuika-senpai responded with an expression that said, 'We did and that was amazing.'

Or so that's how I interpreted it.

Shortly after, Yuika-senpai asked me to sit down with them while Minori-senpai eyed me

meaningfully.

Mhm. Looks like they already decided to open up to me.

If I'm not wrong, there's a similarity to their situation.