"You took your time, Ana. I thought I would have to go without you"

I said with a soft smile, turning to the person in question. As soon as I turned around, I saw a beautiful silver-haired girl with her hand raised, where previously the tree branch had been thrown in my direction.

"Sorry for the delay, Ma-kun... I got sleepy when I finished showering, so..."

Ana said.

(Or rather, you are still sleepy, aren't you?)

I thought as I sighed immediately afterwards.

"Ana? Why did you help him?"

Shinji asked, getting both my and Ana's attention. Hearing Shinji's words, Ana looked at him confused, tilting her head slightly.

"I... know you?"

Said Ana, shocking Shinji. While this was happening, I was just watching the situation unfold. I really didn't know that Shinji knew Ana, although it seems Ana doesn't know him.

(But, well... seeing how beautiful Ana is, it kind of makes sense that he does know her)

I thought as I looked at Shinji's face. He really didn't seem to be believing what Ana had just said.

"W-What do you mean by that?"

Shinji said, with a strange smile on his face.

"I bought you lunch in the school cafeteria. Don't you remember?"

Said Shinji. Looking at that scene, the only thing I could think of was how narcissistic Shinji was, to the point of thinking that any girl he talks to will remember him for the rest of his life.

(Unfortunately for him, Ana was different from ordinary girls, and that's because...)

My thoughts were suddenly interrupted by Ana.

"Oh, that lunch was really delicious"

Ana said with a silly smile on her face.

"But... were you there?"

Ana asked, tilting her head. It didn't seem to me that she was doing this on purpose. In the end, I think she simply forgot about Shinji. Hearing Ana's words, Shinji's face turned somber. Ignoring Shinji, Ana turned to me and held up a piece of my shirt.

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"Hey, Ma-kun, how long are we going to stay here? I'm getting hungry"

Said Ana, putting her hand on her small belly. At that moment, I can swear I heard a growl coming from her stomach.

"Just wait a little longer. I promise that soon you will be able to eat as much food as you want"

I said with a soft smile on my face, stroking Ana's hair. As soon as I did this, Ana puffed up her cheeks in a cute way, as if she didn't like it.

"Hahaha, sorry. I can't help it, and that Ana is very cute"

Hearing my words, Ana's cheeks turned a little red.

"That's not possible. Something is wrong. What did you do to her?"

My moment with Ana was abruptly interrupted by Shinji, who was looking at me angrily. I think this is the first time he has been angry with me, normally, he always has a disinterested expression on his face.

"I'm sorry, but I don't know what you are talking about. A moment ago, I didn't even know that you two knew each other... although Ana doesn't seem to know you"

I said nonchalantly. In the meantime, Baji had returned; his face showed how much pain he was in after taking my blow. In fact, it's quite amazing that he's still standing after that attack.

"Well... I can't see any reason to stay here anymore"

I said, looking at Saemi. Aoi-sensei is Fujiwara.

(I will go to the 4th floor now. It's time for you to decide if you want to go with me or stay)

I said warningly to the three of them. After that, the three of them looked at each other as if they were discussing something. Then, they turned their gaze to me. The first to walk toward me was Fujiwara. As she walked towards me, everyone's attention shifted to her. Everyone was trying to understand what was going on since the situation was quite unexpected.

"F-Fujiwara-san, what are you doing? Get away from him"

Shinji exclaimed desperately. Meanwhile, Baji was looking at Fujiwara, unable to believe what he was seeing. Once Fujiwara reached my side, she leaned on my shoulder and put on a smile.

"Sorry, Shinji-kun. This side seems to be more advantageous"

Fujiwara said, horrifying Baji.

"BASTARD, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO HER?"

Shouted Baji as he started running towards me. Sighing at the event, I lifted my guard preparing for an attack. But before I could do anything, Baji's legs were frozen as a shadow-shaped whip struck him, throwing him backwards.

"Don't yell at Ma-kun"

Ana said with an angry expression.

"Sorry, Baji-kun. It would be better if you stayed away for a while, okay?"

Said Fujiwara, showing her tongue as if she had just played a trick. After getting up in pain, Baji looked at Fujiwara disbelievingly before his gaze turned to me. From the look in his eyes, I could really tell he wanted to kill me.

(And you two? What are you going to do?)

I asked, looking at Saemi and Aoi-sensei. Looking determined, Aoi-sensei started walking towards me, surprising everyone. Shinji couldn't even utter a word anymore; he was simply watching everything happen right in front of him. After Aoi-sensei approached me, footsteps could be heard coming from behind Shinji. I looked at Shinji's face and saw his horrified expression as if the world was about to end. Slowly, he turned away.

"S-Saemi?"

Shinji said, not believing what was happening. Saemi simply walked past Shinji and approached me without saying a word. As soon as she came closer, she stood by my side while keeping her head down. Seeing Shinji defeated, a smile appeared on my face.

(That's bad. I'm so happy I can't control my expression)

I thought as I looked at Shinji. After that, I placed one hand on Fujiwara's shoulder while placing my other hand on Saemi's shoulder.

"Well, I'll see you on the next few walks... if you don't die first"

I said with a smile on my face before disappearing from the scene.