2

"Oh, Suga."

The man calling his name, with the cheerful tone he recognized, was Nakajima Yuki, who had suddenly appeared before him. Suga wanted to see him, but not right now. Instructor Dave, who witnessed this, stepped aside and saluted Captain Nakajima.

"Funny, I was looking for you on the third floor, but it turns out you're here. But… hm, my room isn't in this area, Suga, so who are you really looking for—"

Reflexively, Suga jumped toward Yuki and covered the man's mouth tightly with his hand, even though Yuki hadn't mentioned anyone's name.

Instructor Dave, observing their interaction, looked puzzled. However, when Yuki gestured for him to leave, he quietly departed, leaving the two of them alone.

"Suga, what are you drinking?" Yuki asked casually, taking the iced coffee from Suga's hand and sipping it. Suga had just had a little, but he resigned himself to letting go of his caramel macchiato. "It's too sweet… but it's good."