Chapter 111 Fujiwara Chika's Love Radar
Among the five people at the two tables, only Kaede and Eriri were a boy and a girl sitting together, so it was quite normal for Fujiwara Chika to notice.
Neither of them denied it, simply nodding.
"Oh! Is that really true? That's great!"
Fujiwara Chika happily looked at the two and said, "As soon as I sat down, I saw the atmosphere between you two, and my love radar activated naturally. I really didn't guess wrong! When did you two start dating? Classmates?"
After glancing at Eriri and confirming that she wasn't bothered, Kaede said, "We're not in the same class, but we're in the same club, both members of the school's Art Club."
"Eh! Art Club? So you're club mates, huh? Are you two out on a date? How long have you been dating?"
It must be said, Fujiwara Chika was extremely curious.
However, this wasn't without reason. In her memory, the few times she had seen Eriri, Fujiwara Chika had never seen Eriri close to any boy. And this Asakura-kun in front of her, clearly shouldn't be a child from a prominent family. A free love relationship?
Shinomiya Kaguya, at this point, couldn't listen anymore. She pulled Fujiwara Chika and said, "Fujiwara-san, don't keep prying, it's very impolite."
Although, she herself was also very curious. But as Shinomiya Kaguya, she wouldn't be so gossipy as to ask all her curiosities out loud.
Fortunately, neither Eriri nor Kaede were angry. They had been asked quite a bit by Usami back in the Art Club, so they were used to it.
Eriri smiled and said, "It's alright, Shinomiya-senpai, this isn't a question that can't be answered. It's normal for girls to be interested in love questions. We were also asked by club members at school. As for dating, it was at the end of May, so it's been about a month now. Today, we're taking advantage of the weekend to go shopping."
Having received the answer she wanted, Fujiwara Chika finally settled down, propping her chin with both hands and saying, "That's so nice, having a relationship in high school. I really want to fall in love too, but my family doesn't allow it."
Hearing Fujiwara Chika say this, Eriri curiously asked, "Fujiwara-senpai, are there any rules in your family? The Fujiwara Family shouldn't have any so-called arranged marriages, there's no need for that."
"Hehe, there really isn't." Fujiwara Chika smiled and shook her head, saying, "It's mainly because my parents think I'm not old enough to be in a relationship, so they forbid me from dating at school. But in over a year of high school, I really haven't met any boys that made my heart flutter."
Oosaka Taiga, who was at the next table, had almost finished eating and also spoke up, "If I'm not mistaken, Shuchiin should have many children of officials and wealthy merchants attending, right? I almost went there to study at first, but I opposed it in the end so I didn't go. You can't find anyone even there? There should be many excellent people."
"Excellent people and people who make my heart flutter are two different things," Fujiwara Chika said seriously, waving her hands. "There are many excellent people, like our President, but I just don't feel anything. As for children of high officials and wealthy merchants, that's even more boring. I feel like I can't connect with those people. I'd rather accompany Kaguya-san, right, Kaguya-san!"
Saying that, Fujiwara Chika also smiled brightly and linked arms with Shinomiya Kaguya.
And Shinomiya Kaguya could only show an awkward yet polite smile, with unspoken bitterness in her heart.
After a while, the items for Shinomiya Kaguya's group were delivered, personally brought by Shirogane Miyuki.
"Thank you for your hard work, President."
"It's nothing, this is my job." Shirogane Miyuki smiled and said, "It's already a bit hot this morning. If you're not in a hurry, you can sit in the store for a while longer at noon. I'll go back to work now. Just call me if you need anything."
After greeting this table, Shirogane Miyuki immediately went to other guests to serve them.
During this time, Kaede and Eriri both noticed that although Shinomiya Kaguya was eating, her gaze was mostly fixed on Shirogane Miyuki in the distance.
After seeing this, both of them nodded in sudden realization, leaving Kitamura Yusaku, who was opposite them, looking utterly bewildered.
Are you two nodding, communicating silently? Telepathy?
However, he wasn't given much time to be confused, because they had already finished eating by then.
After resting for a bit, Kaede and Eriri discussed it and decided it was time to leave. They still had plenty of time in the afternoon to play nearby.
Standing up, Kaede patted Kitamura Yusaku's shoulder and said with a smile, "I'll leave the bill to you, Kitamura."
"You guy..." Kitamura Yusaku smiled helplessly, "Got it, got it. What I promised definitely counts. Have fun this afternoon, I'll be heading home soon too."
After greeting Kushieda Minori and Oosaka Taiga, Kaede and Eriri also greeted Shinomiya Kaguya and Fujiwara Chika on the other side, and then left the restaurant.
Looking at the two leaving hand in hand, Shinomiya Kaguya fell into thought.
When could she also go shopping and on dates with the President like this?
...Leaving the restaurant, Kaede and Eriri didn't go far, but went directly to the mall here. After checking in their belongings, they started browsing.
Holding hands, Eriri quickly brought up the topic that had been left unsaid earlier.
"Kaede-kun, did you see it? Shinomiya-senpai's expression!"
"Of course I saw it. It looks like she likes Senior Shirogane."
Eriri nodded repeatedly, smiling, "I didn't expect the Shinomiya Family's young lady to fall for Senior Shirogane from an ordinary family. It's like a prince and Cinderella story? But a gender-swapped version."
"Your analogy is a bit subtle, but it's really like that."
Kaede smiled, leaned closer, and whispered, "But there's one thing you might not know. I heard from Takasu before that Senior Shirogane also likes Shinomiya-senpai!"
"Eh? Is that really true?"
"It should be correct," Kaede said with certainty. "Shinomiya-senpai actually came to that store last time. Takasu saw it with his own eyes. Takasu, although he's a bit slow in that regard himself, I think he's quite good at judging people, especially Senior Shirogane, whom he works with all the time."
"If that's the case, then why haven't those two started dating yet?"
"Perhaps their way of thinking is different from ordinary people, who knows? Anyway, if anything happens later, just ask Takasu."
"That's true."
Eriri nodded. It was mainly because of Shinomiya Kaguya's identity that she was more curious about the situation between the two of them. But before that, Eriri had another, more curious question.
"Kaede-kun, when you were at the restaurant earlier, it seemed like you had something else you didn't say, right?"
"Ah, you still remember?"
"Hehe, of course!" Eriri said, nodding. "My memory is excellent!"
"You remember everything I say? Really?"
"There you go again!" Eriri looked at him shyly, flicking her twin tails in dissatisfaction.
"Hahahaha~~~"
Kaede laughed happily and slowly told Eriri.