Originally, Ayanokouji Kiyohira wanted to spend more time alone with Miharu Taki Sakura, but unfortunately, not long after, a girl suddenly appeared in front of them.
She also wore a Beautification Committee armband on her shoulder, but she showed no respect for Miharu Taki Sakura at all, as if giving orders to a superior as a regular colleague, she said with a flat expression: "Miharu Taki-sama, Mibuomi-sama said he wants to see you."
"Mibuomi Aoi wants to see me… now?" Miharu Taki Sakura frowned slightly.
"Yes, right now." The girl nodded.
"Is it something important?"
"I'm not sure about that. I'm just a messenger." The girl distanced herself, her lips sealed, not revealing any information.
Miharu Taki Sakura thought for a moment, then turned to Ayanokoji and said apologetically: "Ayanokoji, I have something to do, so let's part ways here. We can gamble again after you decide what you want to gamble on these next few days."
"Alright then." Ayanokoji had no reason to stop her from leaving, and nodded with a slight regret: "I wanted to spend more time with you, Senior."
"Next time we have a chance, let's go shopping together."
Miharu Taki Sakura's lips curved into a smile. She bid farewell to Ayanokoji and left with the girl.
Miharu Taki Sakura returned to the activity building where the Zenshoukai was located, pushed open the Zenshoukai's activity room. The room was empty, with no one inside except Mibuomi Aoi and one girl.
This was to be expected. It was the Ryōran Festival, and for every Zenshoukai member, whether setting up a stall outside or finding a place to gamble, it was a good opportunity to earn money. Such an opportunity couldn't be missed.
"Aoi, is there something you need me for?" Miharu Taki Sakura crossed her arms, looking at Mibuomi Aoi with a cold, resistant posture.
In the past month, Miharu Taki Sakura's impression of Mibuomi Aoi had worsened, especially last week when he completely withdrew all Beautification Committee members, leaving her to bear the entire department's workload alone. Her impression of Mibuomi Aoi had plummeted to an all-time low.
If it were someone with a hot temper, they would have started scolding Mibuomi Aoi long ago. Her simply having a cold expression to show her attitude was already considered very well-mannered.
"Sakura, you're here."
Mibuomi Aoi knew exactly why Miharu Taki Sakura was like this, but he still pretended as if nothing had happened and showed a gentle smile.
"You've been working hard these past few days. You must be very busy dealing with Student Council matters, right? I'm truly sorry to call you over when you're so busy."
He glanced at the brightly blooming orchid in Miharu Taki Sakura's hand and casually praised, "The flower is blooming nicely."
Mibuomi Aoi was already aware of the "magic gambling" incident that had just occurred on campus. He had intentionally called Miharu Taki Sakura over at this very moment.
Many Zenshoukai members had seen Ayanokouji Kiyohira performing magic. Of course, they didn't recognize Ayanokoji, but when reporting to him, they simply said that a "Beautification Committee member" was performing magic.
They highly praised the boy's superb magic and asked Mibuomi Aoi if he was one of their own.
All Beautification Committee members were his people, and now a boy suddenly appeared performing magic, and Miharu Taki Sakura had a very good relationship with him. It was not difficult for Mibuomi Aoi to guess who that person was.
Mibuomi Aoi was not disappointed; on the contrary, he was secretly delighted.
This not only proved that Ayanokouji Kiyohira's strength exceeded his expectations and that he had underestimated him, but it also meant that his and Miharu Taki's relationship was gradually deepening.
He felt that the possibility of his plan succeeding was even higher.
He was smiling, but Miharu Taki Sakura felt annoyed.
She thought Mibuomi Aoi's concerned tone was mocking her.
Why was she so busy? Didn't this guy know? And he was still feigning sympathy here?
"You don't need to worry about such things, Aoi. Just tell me directly, what do you need me for?" Miharu Taki Sakura said coldly.
Her voice was cold, carrying resentment. Mibuomi Aoi smiled indifferently, and before he could say anything, the girl next to him couldn't help but exclaim, "Don't be rude to Mibuomi-sama!"
Miharu Taki Sakura turned her gaze to the girl.
She was a girl with messy long hair, her eyes hidden by long bangs, and no makeup. Although her figure was good, her styling was not endearing.
Her skirt was very long, and she seemed inactive and disinclined to dress up, giving off a gloomy impression.
Originally, she had her head down, and Miharu Taki hadn't noticed her, but now she realized that the girl was looking at her with anger.
Miharu Taki Sakura believed she had never provoked her, yet the girl was looking at her with the eyes of an enemy. At this moment, she understood; this girl was probably a worshiper of Mibuomi Aoi.
In the Zenshoukai, Mibuomi Aoi had many admirers. Many girls regarded Mibuomi Aoi as their ideal man, and naturally, they were very jealous of Miharu Taki, Mibuomi Aoi's official fiancée.
But because of the huge difference in status, they dared not openly show this jealousy, only daring to grumble about Miharu Taki Sakura in private.
Miharu Taki Sakura naturally knew that she was very prone to being hated, and for the harmony of the Zenshoukai, she simply pretended not to know.
"Okuri, it's normal for Sakura to be dissatisfied with me. You don't need to mind. Quickly apologize to Miharu Taki-sama." Although Mibuomi Aoi was reprimanding the girl, his tone was very gentle, without any anger.
The girl could also tell that Mibuomi Aoi was biased towards her. Although she was reluctant, she still lowered her head and apologized: "…I apologize, Miharu Taki-sama, I overstepped."
"I don't mind. You don't need to apologize." Miharu Taki Sakura glanced at her, then her gaze returned to Mibuomi Aoi: "Are you trying to introduce her to me?"
"That's right, Sakura, you really understand what I'm thinking." Mibuomi Aoi smiled and introduced, "This student is Shimotsuki Okuri. She is a new member of our Zenshoukai."
"Shimotsuki, welcome to the Zenshoukai." Miharu Taki Sakura nodded politely to her.
Although her impression of Mibuomi Aoi was already very poor, she would not impose her dislike of him on others.
Mibuomi Aoi continued to introduce, "Okuri's ability is excellent. Her memory is very strong, her grades are among the best in school, and she is also very good at gambling.
Oh, and she was even recruited by Sachiko Juraku before, who hoped she could join the Student Council. With her joining our Zenshoukai, we will surely be like a tiger with wings."
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