Chapter 147: Inquiry!

Class 1-A.

Most students brought bentos, so even though the class ended at the home economics room on the first floor, everyone returned to the classroom to retrieve their meals.

Natsume Chikage returned to his seat, intending to pick up his bento and enjoy it in the backyard—the environment there was secluded and the scenery pleasant.

Just then, his neighbors Saionji Kirai and Yukimura Reiin happened to return with drinks.

Xiyuanji Qilai blinked her lively, large eyes and smiled as she extended an invitation to him:

"Natsume-kun, there's something I'd like to talk to you about. If you don't mind, shall we have lunch together today and talk while we eat?"

Natsume Chikage was somewhat surprised:

"I suppose I can... but what is it about?"

Xiyuanji Qilai explained while naturally moving her desk and chair closer:

"Actually... my father knows your father. After he learned that I was your neighbor, he entrusted me to convey some things to you."

Natsume Chikage did indeed know that the predecessor's father and Xiyuanji Qilai's father were old acquaintances.

Since it involved the older generation, he felt it was necessary to listen.

Yukimura Reiin, who was beside them, witnessed this scene; her movements of packing up her lunch box paused imperceptibly, and her long, slender eyelashes drooped gently, as if she were pondering whether to have lunch with Saionji as usual today.

Xiyuanji Qilai, however, had already turned her head and asked in a light tone:

"Lingyin, what's in your bento today?"

Xuecun Lingyin pondered slightly and answered softly:

"Hamburger steak, rolled omelet, and cherry tomatoes."

Xiyuanji Qilai's eyes lit up:

"I have pan-fried saury! Can I trade you some rolled omelet?"

Hearing it was saury, Xuecun Lingyin didn't hesitate and nodded slightly:

"Sure." ===== CHAPTER 148 =====