My deskmate is actually my yandere reader.

"...simple food and drink, nothing to mention."

"Hehe~ I'm very satisfied."

"Then try not to tease me too much next time, it's really bothering me too."

After Kurose Izumi sat down beside her, she sighed, her face showing a hint of distress.

"Oh, Izumi, isn't that right? You like it when I treat you like this."

"Who, who said that! I don't remember being one!"

"Your body tells me, for example..."

With a teasing tone, Shiraishi Chiren began to recount the past and recount those events.

"Ahhh! Stop talking! Stop talking!"

Before Kurose Izumi could even begin, she covered her head with her hands and slumped onto the table, abruptly interrupting her with a sound.

He was too ashamed to face anyone, having been bullied time and time again.

Except for the first time when he was in control, he was always suppressed afterwards.

"Hmph~ Let me help you remember..."

Shiraishi Chiren looked delighted and leaned close to his ear to whisper things that made him blush and his heart race.

"I won't listen! I won't listen!"

Kurose Izumi simply covered her ears with both hands, but she could still faintly hear her soft voice.

It was a beautiful, melodious voice, like heavenly music, yet it sounded to him like the whispers of a demon.

"Seniors, what are you doing?"

Just then, Inari Yuki walked in, looking at the two of them with a puzzled expression.

In her eyes, Izumi Kurose was covering her ears with her hands and howling like a banshee, her emotions appearing very agitated.

As if to comfort him, Shiraishi Chiren kept whispering in his ear despite his crying and fussing.

"Inari! You've come!"

Kurose Izumi suddenly raised her head and looked at the newcomer. Upon recognizing Inari Yuki, she was overjoyed!

My savior!

"Alright, I'll let you off the hook for today."

Seeing this, Shiraishi Chiren gave up, but then whispered in his ear, "Tonight, I'll let you listen to me all night long, whispering in my ear."

After saying that, she raised her head again, revealing a smug smile.

"……Yes."

Upon hearing this, Kurose Izumi's ecstatic emotions vanished instantly, replaced by a complex and unfathomable mix of feelings.

But then I thought, if it really develops like that, I won't be at a loss, will I?

In any case, they're all going to be drained dry.

173. Inari Snow is indeed...

At nine o'clock in the morning, the school festival started again, and the campus was filled with the noise of students.

After finishing the last sip of tea in her cup, Shiraishi Chiren said softly, "Izumi, it's about time to go and make some preparations."

"Okay, let's go then."

Kurose Izumi nodded and left with Shiraishi Chiren, locking the door of the animation research department and hanging up a "Temporarily Closed" sign.

Because they were going to a performance, Inari Yuki went to the venue first to wait for them, accompanied by Tsuda Yoshi and Hirasawa Shinbu.

Although Izumi Kurose and Chire Shiraishi's show didn't start until 9:30, according to Yuki Inari, she wanted to get a good spot early so she could watch it up close.

Upon arriving at the dressing room backstage, Shiraishi Chiren smiled and handed a luxurious-looking suit to Kurose Izumi.

"This is a classic design from Saint Laurent, from Paris Fashion Week."

This is how Shiraishi Chiren described the dress, but unfortunately Kurose Izumi couldn't understand it. She didn't know what Saint Laurent was, and only knew about Paris Fashion Week.

But what's even more unfortunate is that he has poor taste and a short-sighted view, thinking that most of the people at Fashion Week are strange and weird.

After all, some of the clothing designs... are truly indescribable.

Fortunately, the Saint Laurent suit was quite normal, an all-black outfit, and it suited him quite well.

After changing her clothes and coming out, Komi Megumi, who was helping out behind the scenes, looked Kurose Izumi up and down, and clapped her hands with a smile: "This brand of clothes suits Kurose-kun very well."

"Haha, really? I don't feel much difference... But to be honest, it does fit quite well."

After turning around in front of the full-length mirror, Kurose Izumi almost became obsessed with her own handsomeness!

In this suit, he transformed from a casual and refreshing handsome man into an elegant and romantic young nobleman!

"Izumi, does this outfit fit me?"

Suddenly, Kurose Izumi heard a cold voice calling from behind her and instinctively turned around.

He was stunned.

He was truly amazed by Shiraishi Chiren, who was as elegant as a princess!

At this moment, Shiraishi Chiren was wearing a black off-shoulder evening gown with intricate pleats that undulated like waves on the chest, sleeves, and hem.

On top of that, it is embellished with wisps of misty gauze lace, adding a touch of alluring sexiness to this evening gown.

"Qianlian, this dress suits you very well..."

Kurose Izumi stared blankly as she approached, then snapped out of his daze, his heart pounding faster.

No matter how many times he saw her, he always felt that Shiraishi Chire was beautiful and cute, and he would often feel his heart flutter.

Moreover, Shiraishi Chire's beauty now lies not only in her clothing, but also in the light makeup she wears, which makes her appear more mature and elegant.

It was impossible to see the specific details of Kurose Izumi's appearance; all that could be made was that she was wearing lipstick, and her lips had changed from an alluring cherry blossom pink to a luscious red.

"Quan's suit fits him very well..."

Chiren Shiraishi smoothed her V-neck as if looking for wrinkles, then grabbed her tie, untied it, and retied it.

She explained, "The tie is a little crooked."

Kurose Izumi gave a wry smile: "I haven't worn suits much, so I don't really know much about them."

Komi Kei, who was standing nearby, reminded them, "Alright, you two stop flirting. Go on, it's almost your turn to go on stage."

“Okay, thank you, teacher. We’ll be going now!” Kurose Izumi nodded, then turned to Shiraishi Chire and generously extended a hand. “Let’s go, my princess.”

"Hmph, Izumi is acting like a prince now."

Shiraishi Chiren chuckled softly and placed her hand, which was slightly smaller than Kurose Izumi's, into his broad hand.

"I hope even more that I can protect you forever, like a loyal knight."

"Honestly, you're saying that again..."

Komi watched with a smile as the two left backstage and walked from the curtain to the stage, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

Love is such an incredible thing.

It can change a person so much.

Before this, the Shiraishi Chiren I met was so aloof and arrogant, as if she didn't care about anyone.

But now, she kept staring at Kurose Izumi, her eyes filled with his image.

But speaking of love...

A small figure appeared in Komi's mind, making her face flush.

'What am I thinking? She's a student...'

Komi shook her head, dismissing the jumbled thoughts in her mind.

However, the reason she had such thoughts was that person's fault.

She wasn't as obedient as she seemed on the surface; she had an unexpected side that made Komi Megumi's heart flutter.

-

As Izumi Kurose and Chire Shiraishi walked hand in hand from the side of the stage to the center, a curtain separated them from the audience.

As they stood still, the curtain slowly opened, and beams of light focused on the center of the stage.

The bright light shone on the piano in the center of the room, and on the two people standing in front of the piano, holding hands.

"Ah~~~"

A burst of cheers erupted from the audience, and everyone became excited.

"Everyone, please be quiet!"

"Alright, next, please enjoy the performance by Kurose and Shiraishi from Class 2-B!"

At that moment, the host's voice came through the connected broadcast, silencing everyone.

Seeing this, Kurose Izumi and Shiraishi Chiren exchanged a glance and nodded to each other.

Immediately afterwards, Izumi Kurose stood in front of the piano, her long, slender fingers with distinct joints resting on the black and white keys.

Shiraishi Chiren picked up the violin from the lid, placed it on her left shoulder, and stood beside Kurose Izumi.

At this moment, the entire audience held their breath, and all the stage lights focused on them!

On stage, Shiraishi Chiren closed her eyes, took a gentle breath, and then began to play the strings.

The piece they played was "花ひらく立ち-ある仮定、栠色の物语"!

This song features the violin as the main instrument, accompanied by the piano.

As Shiraishi Chiren closed her eyes and gently plucked the strings, Kurose Izumi also struck the keys to accompany her.

The prelude is very peaceful, consisting of legato notes accompanied by faint piano sounds.