Chapter 103

The goal was to create a “double date”—she would find an excuse to take Yasui Ryouto away, creating an opportunity for Tsukishima Rin and Natsume Chikage to be alone.

“Alright! We’ll see when we’re free later and tell you!” Araki Araki Araki Yuai’s tone was light, as if she had already seen the scene of the plan succeeding.

“Okay, thank you, Senior.” Natsume Chikage nodded and watched Araki Araki Araki Yuai help Yasui Ryouto, who was still gasping for air, leave the classroom.

Saionji Nanase had heard Natsume Chikage mention some of his connections with the Yasui family.

She remembered he once said that after the family changes, many old items had been sold, and there weren’t many things left to cherish his father and give his sister comfort.

So getting back the chess relic from Yasui Ryouto was to give his sister a memento.

And the reason she was obsessed with collecting various strange items with stories was precisely because she firmly believed that items carried people’s memories and emotions.

Seeing Natsume Chikage get this chessboard back, she was genuinely happy for him.

And at this moment.

Natsume Chikage felt the existence of that one attribute point in the panel, his heart faintly excited.

But he absolutely didn’t dare to use the attribute point rashly in school like last time, so he could only suppress his mood and wait for a quiet time after returning home.

After Araki Araki Araki Yuai left Class 1-A, she went straight to the floor where the second-year students were.

She looked around the door of Class 2-A and soon found Tsukishima Rin, who was talking and laughing with several girls.

“Tsukishima-san, is it convenient to come out for a moment?” She waved.

Tsukishima Rin recognized Araki Araki Araki Yuai.

Because when she rejected Yasui Ryouto’s confession many times, this lively classmate was often present, and the two had talked a few times.

She walked out of the classroom with a hint of doubt.

“Araki-san, is something the matter?”

Araki Araki Araki Yuai hooked her finger mysteriously.

“Come closer, I have good news to tell you.”

Tsukishima Rin leaned forward curiously.

“What good news?”

Araki Araki Araki Yuai covered her mouth with her hand, leaned into Tsukishima Rin’s ear, and whispered in a breathy voice.

“You... still like Natsume Chikage-kun, right?”

Tsukishima Rin’s cheeks were slightly hot, and she admitted frankly, “Yes...”

“Then, what if I said there’s a way for you to go on a ‘date’ with Natsume-kun?” Araki Araki Araki Yuai’s tone was intriguing.

“What way?” Tsukishima Rin immediately opened her eyes wide and asked eagerly.

“It’s like this...” Araki Araki Araki Yuai lowered her voice and told her plan in its entirety.

After listening, Tsukishima Rin’s eyes lit up instantly.

“You mean, taking advantage of Natsume-kun’s treat to eat, I help you set up Yasui-kun, and you help me create an opportunity to be alone with Natsume-kun?”

“Yes, yes, yes! I will definitely find a way to let you and Natsume-kun stay together for a while!”

Araki Araki Araki Yuai laughed, with a “plan successful” expression.

“What do you think?”

“Of course!”

Tsukishima Rin agreed without hesitation.

“Let’s add LINE first, and we’ll discuss the specific details slowly!”

“Okay!”

Ding-a-ling—

Saionji Nanase turned to Natsume Chikage.

“Natsume-kun, do you have any plans this afternoon?”

Natsume Chikage thought for a moment and replied.

“I’m free before three o’clock, and have something to do after three. Why?”

Saionji Nanase was silent for a moment, then shook her head.

“Nothing, just asking... If you don’t have to rush to work after lunch, let’s officially start our first club activity today.”

“Since you’re free before three, there should be enough time.”

She said, standing up happily.

“Then I’ll go to the Student Council to submit the funding application form now.”

Yukimura Suzune also stood up slowly.

“I didn’t go with you yesterday, I’ll accompany you today, and buy some drinks on the way back.”

“Mm, that’s great.”

Saionji Nanase nodded happily.

As for Natsume Chikage, she didn’t intend to call him specifically—it was just submitting a form, they would be back soon, no need to make a big fuss.

The two walked out of the classroom and walked along the stairs toward the Student Council room on the sixth floor.

Just as they reached the second-year floor, they met Tsukishima Rin in the hallway.

Tsukishima Rin looked at them with slight surprise.

“Saionji-san, Yukimura-san? Why are you here? Is something the matter?”

Saionji Nanase explained the reason simply.

Tsukishima Rin showed a surprised expression.

“You established a ‘Collection Force’?”

“Are there only the two of you in the club now?”

Saionji Nanase shook her head.

“No, besides us, there are Natsume-kun and Fujiwara-san.”

Tsukishima Rin was stunned on the spot.

She had originally planned to go downstairs to find Natsume Chikage, using the excuse of helping him look for a suitable club, and by the way, add him on LINE.

But now she was told that Natsume Chikage not only had already found a club, but was also with these two girls whose appearance and temperament were not inferior to her own?

The corners of Tsukishima Rin’s mouth twitched imperceptibly.

It felt... like she was one step late.

However, it shouldn’t be a big problem.

Araki Araki Araki Yuai had already agreed to help.

And Natsume Chikage had also clearly stated that he had no plans to fall in love in the near future.

As for these two girls in front of her... perhaps they really just invited him to join the club.

Tsukishima Rin’s thoughts turned quickly, and she changed her strategy immediately.

She decided to probe the two directly.

“By the way, do you know if Natsume-kun is free this afternoon?”

Yukimura Suzune squinted slightly upon hearing this, but said nothing.

Saionji Nanase blinked her lively eyes, didn’t think much, and answered honestly.

“Doesn’t seem like it this afternoon. He said he would have club activities with us before three, and has other arrangements after three.”

Hearing this answer, a complex emotion surged in Tsukishima Rin’s heart—there was relief, and also helplessness.

The relief was that fortunately, she met them first and didn’t rush down to invite him, avoiding the embarrassment of being rejected on the spot.

The helplessness was that the “afternoon invitation” in the plan didn’t seem to work.

As for tomorrow... perhaps she could ask Araki Araki Araki Yuai to help probe.

Having her ask would be more natural than her opening her mouth directly.

“I see... then you go ahead and get busy, I won’t disturb you.”

She smiled elegantly, said goodbye to the two, and turned to leave.

The morning classes ended quietly.

The bell for the end of school rang, and most students excitedly began to pack their schoolbags, planning their afternoon holiday—either going out together or rushing to club activities.