Even for Shin-chan, it was a bit too much to eat four bento boxes all by himself. Mainly, it was because the double-layered bento Ai-chan prepared was just too large in portion.
"Shin-chan is amazing, he actually finished four bento boxes by himself! Do you want to go with me to a ramen shop next time and join a big eater competition?"
After watching the live eating show, Fujiwara Chika couldn't hold back anymore. She came up in front of Shin-chan. She had a feeling this boy brought over by Ai-chan would definitely be interesting.
"Let's not. I'm not really interested."
Shin-chan was half-lying on a luxurious sofa, feeling like if he ate any more, he'd explode. He was really too full.
"You're still so carefree, Shin-chan." Looking at Shin-chan, Ai-chan felt a wave of relief.
She liked Shin-chan. That was a feeling without any doubt. At first, Ai-chan was drawn to Shin-chan because he wasn't interested in children and wasn't easily captured by her.
As they spent time together, Ai-chan gradually realized that Shin-chan was different from everyone else she knew, not the kind of blind idiot easily charmed by her, nor one of those arrogant brats from big families.
There was a unique charm in Shin-chan, and Ai-chan happened to appreciate all of his strengths.
As time went on, Ai-chan had already shifted from admiration and competitive feelings to liking Shin-chan's unique soul.
After graduating kindergarten, Ai-chan went abroad to study. Now, as an adult, her return to Japan had only one reason, Shin-chan.
Ai-chan knew very clearly about what Shin-chan had been through these past years, even including the investigation by the Sawamura family a few days ago, Ai-chan was well aware of all of it.
Eiriri thought she had snuck ahead, but in reality, everything was under Ai-chan's control.
Eiriri also hadn't expected that Shin-chan would actually finish all four bento boxes. 'Wouldn't he get sick?'
She made a decision on the spot, not to prepare a bento for Shin-chan tomorrow.
A healthy relationship shouldn't be a burden. Seeing Shin-chan lying on the sofa, both Eiriri and Megumi decided not to bring bento for Shin-chan anymore. Let Ai-chan handle the bento matter from now on.
Busujima Saeko, who had been silently observing, stepped forward and came to stand in front of Shin-chan. She smiled toward Ai-chan, who was sitting beside Shin-chan.
"Shin-chan, can I ask you a favor?"
"What is it?"
After eating too much, Shin-chan's expression was a bit bitter, it had been a little too forced.
"Can I ask Shin-chan to teach me kendo? I'll pay the tuition at the highest standard."
Ever since sparring with Shin-chan yesterday, Saeko felt mentally refreshed. All her internal gloom had been swept away. The feeling was just too pleasant.
Like a lonely wife guarding an empty room, who finally encountered her own strong young man, Saeko found herself unable to stop wanting more.
"No need. Didn't you also join the Kendo Club? We can practice kendo together. Let's skip the tuition."
Shin-chan weakly rubbed his belly. For him, practicing kendo with Saeko was just a small favor, not worth taking money for.
That was just the kind of imposing person Shin-chan was.
'Was that a rejection or agreement?' Saeko hesitated slightly, then made up her mind.
"I understand. Shin-chan, I'll be in your care from now on. Well then, I'll take my leave first."
She packed up the bento boxes, gave Shin-chan a gentle smile, nodded to the others, and left the student council activity room.
"I'll head back too. I need to prepare for this afternoon's classes." Megumi also stood up, gently tucking her hair behind her ear and picked up the two bento boxes.
"See you later, Shin-chan."
"Bye-bye, Megumi."
After Saeko and Megumi left, Eiriri sat on Shin-chan's left, and Ai-chan sat on his right.
Looking at Shin-chan, Eiriri had a look of eagerness. In another world, Shin-chan would often help her rub her stomach. Now seeing that Shin-chan was stuffed, Eiriri also wanted to help him out.
'Damn it! Why did it have to be here? Why couldn't it be just the two of us alone? When would I finally get to live alone with Shin-chan?'
"Maeda, go get some digestive medicine." Ai-chan also felt a bit of a headache. 'Shin-chan was still the same, why did he have to finish all the bento?'
"Shin-chan, you're still so stubborn. If you couldn't finish it, just say so. No one would've blamed you."
Shin-chan didn't reply. He took a deep breath and sat up. "Speaking of which, Ai-chan, how have you been these years abroad?"
"Shin-chan, are you worried about me? These years have been fine, just a bit lonely not being able to see you."
Even while sitting, Ai-chan gave off a very dignified and elegant impression. Every movement was graceful and proper, but when she talked to Shin-chan, the slight blush on her cheeks showed that her heart wasn't calm at all.
"Damn it! Don't flirt like that in the sacred student council room."
The interaction between Shin-chan and Ai-chan was too shocking for Kaguya. She had already seen Ai-chan as a rival. Wanting to capture Shin-chan herself, she felt her loser aura growing stronger and stronger.
That feeling was very unpleasant, making Kaguya a bit irrational, even ignoring the interests of the Shinomiya family.
"What? Me talking with Shin-chan, what does that have to do with you? Or is this the kind of upbringing the Shinomiya family teaches?"
Hearing Ai-chan mention the Shinomiya family, Kaguya immediately calmed down.
"The Suotome family's upbringing is even more concerning, isn't it? Fawning over a man in public like this."
Kaguya's words didn't bother Ai-chan at all. Saeko and Megumi might be real rivals. Eiriri wasn't a threat. As for Kaguya, her loser purity level was even higher than Eiriri's, not worth paying attention to.
As for the Shinomiya family, it was already in decline. Once Shinomiya Gan'an passed away, the giant Shinomiya family would instantly collapse.
Shinomiya Oko, Shinomiya Seiryū, and Shinomiya Un'yō were all useless mud that couldn't stick to a wall.
Even if she didn't complete that plan, the Suotome family had plenty of ways to deal with the Shinomiya clan.
Right now, the Shinomiya family was surrounded by wolves. Everyone was waiting for the right moment to rush in and tear it apart.
Maeda quickly brought the medicine over. After Shin-chan took it, he regained his energy.
"Ahahaha! As expected of me! I actually managed to eat four bento boxes at once!" Regaining his energy, Shin-chan stood up. Actually, even without the medicine, he had already digested most of it.
"Alright, lunch break is almost over. Let's go back."
"Okay, Shin-chan. I have piano class after today's lessons, so I can't walk you home. But remember to think of Ai-chan, okay?"
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