Patrick and Natsuki looked around. Some visitors turned to them, some smiled politely, but others seemed disturbed.
"Ah... sorry," Natsuki said softly, followed by Patrick who bowed his head deeper. They both stood, slightly bent over, and apologized to the visitors.
After sitting back down, the atmosphere at the table became calmer.
"Fiuh..." Lilyana sighed deeply, trying to calm herself. "Now, we know that no one actually invited Haruto. So, it's no wonder he didn't come."
Natsuki and Patrick exchanged glances, still feeling a bit embarrassed, while Bellina stifled a small laugh behind her hand.
"So... it's not that Haruto deliberately didn't come, but rather that none of us invited him," Lilyana concluded in a calm tone, although a hint of disappointment was visible in her eyes.
"It seems that way," Bellina nodded slowly, her voice soft as usual.
"Hmm... So, does that mean we need to invite Haruto now?" Patrick asked, his expression looking uncertain.
"No," Lilyana shook her head gently. "I don't think that's necessary right now. I'm more curious about why those First Year students approached Haruto."
Natsuki raised an eyebrow, then leaned back in her chair casually. "Hah? What do you mean, Lilyana? Isn't that normal? After all, that guy made a big fuss during that speech, right?" Natsuki chuckled, recalling Haruto's speech that was considered odd and overly dramatic.
"Yeah, you might be right," Patrick agreed, crossing his arms over his chest while nodding.
"But still, isn't that strange?" Lilyana looked at them seriously. "Haruto is often seen as a troublemaker at the academy. So, why would a group of First Year students approach him?"
Bellina, who usually remained quiet, nodded in agreement. "Lilyana is right. That does sound strange... and confusing."
Patrick scratched his head, looking puzzled. "So... does that mean we should go to Haruto to find out?"
"But wouldn't we just be bothering Haruto?" Lilyana asked with a worried tone, her eyes looking at them one by one.
"That's what I was thinking too," Patrick chimed in. "I'm not sure if our visit would be seen as a disturbance or not."
Natsuki shrugged, then leaned forward confidently. "What's the harm? We just need to go and see. If it turns out to be a bother, we can just leave again. It's that simple."
"Yeah, I agree," Bellina added with a slight smile. "There's no harm in trying."
Lilyana sighed deeply, then finally nodded. "Alright. I think we can go see Haruto. But only to make sure he's okay, okay?"
Patrick smiled, lightly tapping the table. "Let's go! I'm curious about what he's actually doing."
"Sure!" Bellina replied while tidying her hair that had fallen over her shoulder.
Natsuki stood up enthusiastically, raising her hand high. "Alright, let's go! If that guy is in trouble, we can laugh about it later."
"Don't go overboard, Natsuki," Lilyana scolded, although a small smile crept onto her face.
They all finally stood up, stepping out of the café with a deep curiosity about Haruto and what he was actually doing.
They left the café, walking towards the place where Haruto was last seen. Along the way, they asked a few people who claimed to have seen Haruto. The more information they gathered, the more curious they became about what Haruto was actually doing.
...
...
...
On the other side, in a training room at the academy, Haruto stood with his arms crossed, watching seven First Year students who were panting in front of him. Haruto's face was cold and expressionless, contrasting with the enthusiasm he showed in giving directions.
"Uh... My body feels like it's been crushed..." Annie grimaced in pain, holding her trembling knees.
________________________
[Note: 347+ latest chapters have been added! For Just 3$ You Get Access To Chapters Way Ahead,
Now you can access the chapters before Webnovel And Scribblehub by following,
Just become a patron on Patreon:
Patreon.com/Alex_Fabianoki]