"It's getting pretty late, I think we should be heading back by now." (Kiyotaka)

"Ehhh, it's only 5pm though." (Kei)

"Yeah, but we don't want to get back at the dorms too late." (Kiyotaka)

"Nope, not happening! I told you I planned the whole day our right? And you promised to not quit halfway through!" (Kei)

"But-" (Kiyotaka)

"Not buts! I still plan for us to have fun together until at least 7pm!" (Kei)

"But what if other people see us? We wanted to keep our relationship a secret, remember?" (Kiyotaka)

"It's fineeee, I already invited one of my friends to make sure that we don't look suspicous." (Kei)

"That's nice and all, but what about the people that saw us together earlier, and especially me calling you an angel and such?" (Kiyotaka)

"We'll just say that I was just asking you to ask me to help choose an outfit for going out with my friends since you're always so neutral and don't have any bias." (Kei)

"You have insurance, I see." (Kiyotaka)

"Of course I do! I've spent so much time around you after all..." (Kei)

I didn't expect her to start growing this fast. From just being around me for a little under a year, she's already picked up certain traits of mine, she really will be an indispensable person in Class D soon. I'm really proud of her for being able to live freely, without the shackles of her past.

"That aside, who is the friend you invited?" (Kiyotaka)

"Matsushita-san" (Kei)

This might not be good. Matsushita was suspicious of my relationship with Kei already, but I told her it was because I confessed to her. However, having her see us like this would give rise to more suspicion.

"Is there a problem with her?" (Kei)

"No, not really." (Kiyotaka)

"Sounds like your lying. I can see it in those emotionless eyes of yours. If you want to lie, do it better, I've been with you since the cruise exam you know?" (Kei)

"Looks like I've been caught. Well the thing is... Matsushita was suspicious of our relationship... so I..." (Kiyotaka)

"You?" (Kei)

"I may have told her I confessed to you and that you had rejected me." (Kiyotaka)

"Wait wait wait. Y-You DID WHAT?!" (Kei)

"I told her that I confessed to you and that you had rejected me, and that's why you would give me occasional glances during class." (Kiyotaka)

"No no. I know that, but WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT?!" (Kei)

"I didn't want her to keep digging further so I used the most believable lie." (Kiyotaka)

"Oh my god, this is gonna be so awkward... how am I supposed to explain why I'm out with the guy I rejected?!" (Kei)

"Good question." (Kiyotaka)

"Not good. She's already on her way here. Do you have any excuses planned?" (Kei)

"None." (Kiyotaka)

"Honestly, how can you be so smart and dumb at the same time? You can win against Ryuuen in a fight and have us win every special exam, but you can't understand the most basic thing about human relationships. It's like you were raised in a facility like those manga." (Kei)

She doesn't know it, but she's exactly right...