Chapter 191: Subtle Signals

Middle school went by with Fumika always hanging out with Akuma. She would always invite him to have lunch, or walk home together. Whenever she had the chance to chat with him, she would take it without hesitation.

As for Akuma, he saw it as somewhat irritating, but he never tried to be rude to her. He went along with her whims most of the time, since he got something out of it. Whether it was free food or just the companionship. To say the least, he never hated it, but he also never showed he enjoyed their time together.

Rumors about them dating spread around in their school. Because of that, no one ever tried to confess to Fumika even though she was probably the most popular girl in Touyou middle school.

Two years have passed and they were now in their third year in middle school. The first term was almost over, with only the final exams in the way of summer vacation.

"Hey Ak-chan. Do you want to study together?"