Chapter 83: Frustration!

"I'm not sure if I'll have time yet, let's talk about it tomorrow..."

There was a hint of hesitation in Natsume Chikage's voice.

He couldn't be sure if tomorrow's shogi tournament would end in the morning.

If things went smoothly, he might make it back to school in the afternoon.

If the tournament dragged on, making a special trip back wouldn't seem worth it.

There was a significant distance between the tournament venue and the school.

And in Japan, the cost of commuting by train is never cheap.

Over a few days, just the transportation costs could add up to several thousand yen.

He didn't have much extra money right now, so in this situation, it was better to avoid unnecessary train commutes.

Upon hearing this, Xiyuanji Qilai's lips curved into a gentle, faint smile.

"Then let's decide when the time comes."

She tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear, as if suddenly remembering something, and said happily:

"By the way, Fujiwara-san, since you plan to come along tomorrow too, why don't we add each other on LINE?"

"That way, I can contact you in advance tomorrow."

Fujiwara Aoi nodded repeatedly with joy.

"Mm-hmm!"

"I'll scan your code!"

She couldn't wait to take her phone out of her bag, her fingertips tapping lightly on the screen to open the QR code interface.

Xiyuanji Qilai also took out her phone and brought up her QR code.

After the two added each other as friends.

Xiyuanji Qilai naturally turned her screen toward Natsume Chikage.

"Natsume-kun, come to think of it, I don't have your LINE yet."