Chapter 26 - Hang Out

"Good afternoon everyone. We will continue our learning from last week, grab your drawing books. We'll go to the art room."

After the bell that signaled the end of the lunch break sounded, moments after, the art teacher entered the classroom. With her eccentric attire, she looked very conspicuous in a way that was... Strange.

Telling us to bring our drawing books, sensei quickly told us to stand up and go with her towards the art room. Walking with sensei leading the way, we followed her obediently.

"Next week, I will be waiting for you in the art room. Like this time, take your drawing books and go straight to the art room after my class starts" she explained.

""ok sensei""

"""OK"""

They obediently agreed. Although, Ryousuke's mind was currently elsewhere...

'That hair band? Isn't it wrong...? Pfft'

Walking at the back of the group, was Ryousuke who was holding a drawing book as well as stationery. By his side as usual were Ame and Juutaro, who currently seemed to be focused on listening to the sensei's words with attention. Currently, he was looking at what this art teacher was wearing to tie her hair.

'hahaha! It's a hair band with a cartoon image of 'Proro-kun is very strong! Seriously?'

What another surprise. Is this going to be three times? The count of him being surprised today? Damn, that's not bad either. Who would have thought that this art teacher in front of him was such a strong fan of 'Proro-kun! '. Ryousuke was both surprised and delighted, knowing that she turned out to be a fan of the cartoon.

Well, that was a bit of a pleasant surprise. In the end, all the way to the art room he only focused on looking at the swaying ponytail with the accompanying hair band.

*zrrrrr!

It seemed like they had arrived at the art room. As it turned out, the art room was very close to their class. To be precise, it was right above their class. They had to walk up the stairs to the third floor before walking right to the room with the name tag 'art room' above the door.

Sensei opened the door and told them to come in and sit on the chairs provided. Inside, there was a room with many canvases and paintings that looked both good and strange, with no tables, just a lot of randomly placed chairs.

On the side of the room, there is a display table with sculptures and other three-dimensional artworks. In short, it's a normal art room.

Oh, but there was one thing that seemed to be meant for today, and that was the fruits displayed in the center of the room.

"You see these fruits? Your task is to draw them as well as you can. No matter what happens, finished or not, you have to finish your work by the end of the hour. Then you can start right away," Sensei explained. Then walked to her place at the front of the room. She sat quietly and drank the coffee on her desk.

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After school.

Putting his study tools away, Ryousuke prepared to head home. Just now, he was informed by his senpai in the drama club's group chat that there would be no club activities today. So, today he planned to go straight home.

Ame, who was ready to go home earlier than him, approached. As for Juutaro, he just sat quietly in his place. Judging from his aura, he looked like a soldier about to go into battle.

Finished with his things, Ryousuke tapped Juutaro on the shoulder. He turned around, and with a serious look on his face, he said, "good luck man, update us tomorrow on what happened, okay?"

"Humu" Juutaro nodded. And returned to his previous demeanor.

Looks like he needs some time alone. Well, the first time is always stressful. "hey, Ame. Are you going straight home?" turning his attention to the person beside him, he asked.

"Today is the launch day of the game I'm waiting for. So I'll go to the game store before going home. Toru, are you going straight home? Aren't you supposed to have a club activity today?"

"No, it's canceled. So yeah, I don't have anything else to do, I guess I'll just go straight home"

"Then how about you come with me? You know, maybe you'll be interested"

"hmm, sure I guess. Let's go."

The two of them left, walking towards the nearest game store. It was only a few streets away from the school. Indeed, Kamigaoka's school was in a very strategic place. It was easy to get anywhere, as the school was close to the station and near the city.

"You know Toru, I think Juutaro will accept the girl who sent that love letter. You know him right? He's usually firm, but when it comes to something like this, he seems like a completely different person. I think... He can't wait to have a girlfriend. You know? Some kind of high school debut. " Ame, out of nowhere started talking about the confession Juutaro was going to get. He seemed to have noticed Juutaro's movements during the time he got the letter and suspected that he couldn't wait to have a girlfriend.

"What do you think Juutaro is? Maybe you're right about his desire to have a girlfriend, but he must also have his own tastes. There's no way he's just going to accept every girl who confesses to him out of nowhere? If I had to guess, he'd probably be more likely to reject the girl's confession"

No matter how you look at it, Juutaro has the right to choose. He had a handsome face (this world's standard), an athletic body, and was also kind to everyone. This case would definitely not be the last time he got a confession. Yes, even if he refused.

"Huh, we'll see. The savage Riajuu is unlikely to waste an opportunity like this. Any girl who approaches him he will definitely take"

"Ame... What do you think Juutaro is? A pervert? Where did you get the idea that riajuu do such things anyway?"

"I know. After traveling the world, I know the hearts of those lucky guys. All they think about is girls and nothing else", what is this guy talking about?

Ryousuke rolled his eyes at Ame's exaggerated words. His thoughts that were too far ahead could not be followed by him who was just an ordinary human. "Whatever. Even if this riajuu you're talking about is indeed like that, you wouldn't think Juutaro would do the same right? We know him well. He's the kind of guy who will always be loyal to his partner, just admit it"

Ame stopped his steps, and suddenly without any shame began to shout to the sky, in the middle of the city with many people passing by, of course. "...Huh. I guess you're right, damn it. I want a girlfriend too!" ... How shameless.

"bwahaha, you're finally showing your true colors huh!" Ryousuke just laughed understandingly and patted his friend on the back many times.

"arrgh! Whatever, stop talking about that guy. Right now we're going to buy a game! Yes! The game I've been waiting for!"

'Even though you started it... Well, that's fine'

"okay, then let's hurry up. It's embarrassing to walk together with a shameless virgin otaku like you"

"What did you say?!"

The two continued their journey towards the game store. Even while being stared at with strange looks by the people around them. Haahhh... It was all because of the person beside him. Having to yell all about being single.