Chapter 170

Gymnasium.

Natsume Chikage and several other boys came to the gymnasium together.

What came into view was a spacious and bright indoor space, but because of the opening ceremony, the sports equipment had been put back into the warehouse.

At this time, some students who came to help were continuing to move chairs under the guidance of student council members and teachers, doing the final preparations for the upcoming opening ceremony.

Besides them, members of the orchestra were also holding their instruments, adjusting the pitch on the side, obviously preparing for the performance later.

Natsume Chikage looked around and found that the work here seemed to be nearing the end, and couldn't help but be a little puzzled—it seemed that whether they came to help or not didn't make much difference.

At this time, home economics teacher Koi Yuuna noticed Natsume Chikage and several boys who had just arrived, and asked curiously:

"Why are you guys here?"

A boy explained:

"Sakai-sensei asked us to come and help."

Koi Yuuna suddenly realized, guessing that it might be that the principal felt the progress was not fast enough, and asked other teachers to dispatch students to assist in setting up the venue for the opening ceremony.

But in fact, most of the work had already been completed yesterday.

If it weren't for the principal suddenly going crazy early this morning and making various adjustment requests, it wouldn't be so busy.

However, she naturally wouldn't say it clearly, but smiled at Natsume Chikage and the others:

"Go and ask the students of the student council or the orchestra to see if there is anything else that needs help."

The boys who heard the instructions went to help obediently.

Natsume Chikage originally planned to follow them to find student council members, but before he took a few steps, a figure suddenly appeared in front of him.

Tsukishima Rin, who had a conspicuous tear mole under her left eye and was intellectual and beautiful, stood in front of him and asked with a slight surprise:

"Natsume-kun, why are you here?"

Natsume Chikage explained simply.

"So that's how it is." Tsukishima Rin suddenly realized, she hooked her fingers, signaling him to get closer to talk.

Natsume Chikage was puzzled, but still leaned over.

Tsukishima Rin whispered in his ear:

"Actually, if it weren't for the principal suddenly asking for adjustments here and there early this morning, everything would have been prepared yesterday."

"Before you came, the teachers and the student council had basically finished all the work."

"Even if you don't help now, it's almost over."

Her soft breath carried warmth, brushing against Natsume Chikage's ear, making him feel a little itchy.

It seemed that this trip was in vain.

But not having to do work wasn't a bad thing.

"However… since you were called by the teacher, you have to pretend." Tsukishima Rin suddenly smiled sweetly and pointed to the orchestra, "Why don't we go there and pretend a little."

"Okay." Natsume Chikage didn't refuse.

He came entrusted by Sakai-sensei, and if he went back too quickly, he might be nagged about why he came back so quickly.

Seeing Natsume Chikage agree, Tsukishima Rin was secretly happy in her heart and led him to the orchestra.

His appearance immediately caused a small commotion in the orchestra, which was already full of girls.

Many girls couldn't help but be moved, but because everyone knew that Tsukishima Rin-senpai had confessed to Natsume Chikage, no one really showed it.

However, the praise for Natsume Chikage's looks in private was unavoidable.

And as soon as Natsume Chikage arrived here, he saw a familiar figure—Kondo Miki.

Kondo Miki obviously didn't expect Natsume Chikage to be brought over by Tsukishima Rin-senpai, and was stunned for a moment.

When she came back to her senses, she couldn't help but frown and walked over.

"Natsume-kun, why are you here?"

Tsukishima Rin was slightly surprised, listening to the tone of this junior, it seemed she knew Natsume Chikage?

"Kondo-junior, do you know Natsume-kun?"

Kondo Miki was silent, then nodded:

"Yes."

"Our parents are old acquaintances, so we have had dealings since we were children, and occasionally we have meals together…"

Tsukishima Rin froze in place.

She didn't expect this situation at all.

This junior had an outstanding appearance, and they had known each other since childhood… this could already be considered childhood sweethearts, right?

Tsukishima Rin was confused for a moment, worried about whether there was any special relationship between Natsume Chikage and Kondo Miki.

She gently tucked her hair and asked casually:

"Natsume-kun, is that so…"

Natsume Chikage nodded to confirm:

"Yes."

"But we don't meet often, about once or twice a year."

Hearing this, Tsukishima Rin felt much more at ease.

Meeting only once or twice a year didn't look like they had a romantic relationship.

Since that was the case, there was nothing to worry about.

Her smile bloomed again:

"So that's how it is. If you hadn't mentioned it, I really wouldn't have known you had such a connection."

Kondo Miki was silent again.

And Natsume Chikage asked curiously:

"Tsukishima-senpai, by the way, Kondo-san, why are you in the orchestra?"

Tsukishima Rin smiled and explained on her behalf:

"Kondo-junior joined our orchestra."

"She plays the violin very well, and adapted to our performance rhythm as soon as she came."

"So our consultant teacher arranged for her to perform with us at the opening ceremony."

Natsume Chikage didn't expect this.

"So that's how it is."

Kondo Miki's gaze moved between the two, frowning and asking:

"And you, why did you suddenly come over?"

Natsume Chikage explained simply.

Kondo Miki was speechless, not expecting him to be called to do chores by the teacher.

Tsukishima Rin said with a smile:

"But now the work is basically finished, I called Natsume-kun over, just to let him stay for a while and pretend, so as not to be nagged by the teacher later."

Thinking of this, Tsukishima Rin was both shy and fortunate, planning to find an excuse to be alone with him later and talk for a while.

Seeing Tsukishima Rin's shy expression with a girlish heart, Kondo Miki's face froze, and she immediately understood—Tsukishima-senpai obviously hadn't given up on Natsume Chikage.

Otherwise, why would she go to such great lengths to bring him over?

Kondo Miki bit her red lips lightly.

She sincerely admired Tsukishima-senpai, thinking that she was like the only eternal star in the night sky.

Precisely because of this, she felt that Natsume Chikage, who was good for nothing, was unworthy of such an excellent Tsukishima-senpai no matter what!

If they continued to contact each other, no matter how you look at it, Tsukishima-senpai would be dragged down!

She had to find an opportunity to let Tsukishima-senpai understand that Natsume Chikage was not suitable for her at all!

"The teacher seems to have discovered that you are slacking off, Natsume-kun, come over quickly, I'll take you to do something." Tsukishima Rin hinted with her eyes.

Natsume Chikage glanced behind him and found that a few female teachers were really looking at him here.

"Mm."

Hearing this, Tsukishima Rin happily took Natsume Chikage and came to the side to organize some chairs with him.

In this atmosphere, Kondo Miki couldn't do anything, and could only watch the two leave with a frown.