In this crossover anime, I've been bound to two systems.

It's the same piece of music, but in terms of complexity, even if Suzumiya Chisato had two extra pairs of arms, she probably still wouldn't be able to do it as skillfully, naturally, and beautifully as Suzumiya.

Suzumiya Chisato didn't get up. She looked at Touma Kazusa, who was completely different from her in the classroom, from a very close distance. The expression she was showing now was both serious and somewhat happy.

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Chapter 82 The Hill of Kasumigaoka, Hesitant to Speak

"..."

When Touma Kazusa finished playing a piece, she brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and turned her head to look at her.

As she wished, Suzumiya Chisato revealed a complex expression of gloom, stiffness, surprise, and astonishment.

This made Touma Kazusa feel proud. A cartoon version of herself popped into her mind, and she was overjoyed. She put her hands on her sides, straightened her chest, raised her head, and stuck her nose out high.

It's like when she's the ultimate winner in a children's squabble, and the other person is speechless and feels admiration after losing, which makes her happy and proud.

"The guy next to me who sleeps all day and drools occasionally, is actually this amazing?"

As Suzumiya Chisato softly murmured these words, her calf was struck by an unknown blow the next moment.

"You can go back."

Having succeeded in her attack, Touma Kazusa immediately turned away and walked to the window with her back to them.

The bell rang just as the performance was about to end. If I walk back to the teaching building now, I should be able to make it to the next class.

"Too."

Suzumiya Senri got up.

"But what about you, Touma?"

"I don't want to go back now."

"If I were to sleep, lying face down on the desk would probably be more comfortable than lying face down on the piano, right?"

"...Are you an idiot? Who sleeps all the time? I need to practice the piano."

"Alright then, see you later."

With her back to the room, Touma Kazusa sighed heavily after hearing the door close and sat back down at the piano.

She couldn't quite remember when she last performed with this feeling, but without a doubt, it was the kind of emotion she cherished.

Practice the piano... I say I'll practice the piano, but for some reason, I'm not in the mood for it at all right now.

"Oh, right!"

Suzumiya Senri pushed open the door and strode in.

His pupils caught Touma Kazusa's quick movement to get up.

"Hey? Didn't you say you were practicing the piano? Why are you lying down again?"

"None of your business! Don't you know that knocking before coming in is basic courtesy?!"

If she could lift it, Touma Kazusa, her face flushed, would have had the urge to pick up the piano in front of her and throw it at her.

"Don't worry about such a small thing. By the way, Touma, can I borrow your phone for a moment?"

"..."

Huffing and puffing, Touma Kazusa took a deep breath to calm herself down.

She didn't ask why, but simply handed over her phone without saying a word.

"Thank you."

After Suzumiya Chisato lights up the screen, the unlock screen appears.

"Um, what's the password?"

"0528."

"Ok."

After a series of actions, a buzzing vibration came from Suzumiya Chisato's pocket.

"If you get locked up again, you can come to me if you're too embarrassed to ask a teacher. That's all, bye."

After handing the phone back and leaving those words, Suzumiya Chisato waved and left the music room again.

"..."

Touma Kazusa looked at the new call record on her phone and silently added it to her contacts.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

When the third period ended, Suzumiya Chisato asked for leave on the grounds of feeling unwell. Just as she stepped out of the school gate, she received a message from Goto Ichiri desperately apologizing.

The words clearly demonstrate just how insecure a child with social anxiety is. Not only is the child reflecting on their unreliable mistake of fainting, but they also send a series of red envelopes asking for forgiveness.

Suzumiya Chisato is currently short of money, but even so, she can't bring herself to accept the child's red envelope. She feels that doing so would be beyond the basics of being human.

After chatting for more than ten minutes, he finally convinced Goto Ichiri that he was not bothered by what happened at noon, nor did he have any intention of breaking off their friendship.

Then, as he walked into the tram station, he received an unexpected message from Touma Kazusa.

[You can come here to sleep if you want, as long as I'm here.]

It took more than an hour for him to reply to the sentence he had just uttered. I really don't know how to evaluate that guy.

Thank you so much.

【You are welcome.】

The reply came quite quickly.

Those who play the piano have such nimble fingers.

Just as this feeling of indifference arises in my heart, the seemingly nonexistent Pure Love System pops up a window.

[Love begins with communication—Touma Kazusa has invited you to her secret hideout at school, a place no one else can enter. Mission accomplished.]

[Task Rewards: 1 freely allocable attribute point and 1 random rare item box have been added to your temporary inventory.]

Because she had important matters to attend to at the moment, Suzumiya Chisato decided to suppress her curiosity for the time being and examine her reward more closely after returning home tonight.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Private Toyonosaki Academy.

After the school bell rang, Kasumigaoka Utaha leisurely packed her schoolbag.

After waiting briefly in the atrium on the first floor, Eriri Sawamura, who had come downstairs, came to her side, and the two walked together toward the doujin game club.

The sight of the two beauties at the top of Toyosaki walking side by side was so rare that it attracted many curious glances from students as they walked.

"Are we really going to do that today? Isn't that a bit too sudden?"

Eriri Sawamura, who is known as the blonde princess at school, hesitated before asking the question.

Kasumigaoka Utaha glanced at her indifferently, then calmly turned her gaze forward again.

"You're reluctant to leave? That's perfect. Ms. Kashiwagi Eri, stay there and do your best, for my sake too."

Kashiwagi Eri is the pseudonym used by Sawamura Eriri when she posts doujinshi online.

"Who told you I was going to stay there!"

"That's exactly what you meant."

"What I mean is, many things are still unconfirmed. Isn't it too heartless and too sudden to submit a resignation application so suddenly and without warning?"

"Yes, yes, after all, they are childhood sweethearts who grew up together, so it's understandable that they might be a little soft-hearted in this regard."

"Don't talk nonsense! I'm just considering it from a basic moral point of view. What we're doing is a bit inappropriate. After all, we agreed to help each other with the game. Going back on our word is a bit unreasonable."

"You don't need to worry about that. I've already thought it through. If the minister needs it, I'll be responsible for finding a professional scriptwriter to handle the game's text. Of course, I'll pay for it myself. One thing at a time, I'll definitely repay him for all the help I received from him before. I never intended to just walk away so irresponsibly."

"...You've gone to that extent?"

"Although many things are still unclear, there are some things I want to make decisions on as soon as possible."

"...I only realized today that you are actually surprisingly cold-blooded."

"You're such a warm-hearted teacher, Kashiwagi Eri. Just stay here and watch me hand in my resignation application."

"How could I possibly listen to you? That would just be what you want."

Eriri Sawamura sighed, her head bowed.

Although she felt somewhat sorry for Aki Tomoya, whom she had known since childhood, it was true that her experience as a wife in two lifetimes had given her experiences that she, as a young girl, had never known. Most notably, her cooking skills and...

In addition, it changed her thoughts and way of thinking in too many ways.

She had originally planned to help Aki Tomoya for a while longer as a friend, but since Kasumigaoka Utaha had brought up leaving the doujin game club today, she felt it would be better for her to speak up at the same time.

Just as Kasumigaoka Utaha said, it's something that's bound to happen sooner or later, so it's best to resolve it as quickly and efficiently as possible.

"……Well?"

Lost in thought, Eriri Sawamura bumped into Utaha Kasumigaoka from behind.

She touched her forehead and looked at the other person with dissatisfaction.

"what happened?"

"..."

Kasumigaoka Utaha stood there motionless, without replying.

Eriri Sawamura followed the direction she was looking and headed towards the school gate.

A blond-haired man and a woman in a kimono, whom they knew all too well, smiled and waved in their direction.

"Why did Mom and Dad suddenly come to the school? And why did they drive here?"

Eriri Sawamura looked puzzled.

"..."

After a two-second silence, Kasumigaoka Utaha turned to face Sawamura Eriri.

This was the first time in Eriri's life that she had seen that look of guilt on her face.