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"I can learn so much from watching a certain someone. For example that there's nothing as sickening as obstinacy grounded on selfishness," Daiya says without flinching while looking straight into Asami's eyes.

"...Are you picking a fight with me?"

"Oh? So you were aware of your self-centered behavior? Looks like you're beyond hope!"

"You...! Be careful what you say...!"

I wonder why Daiya has to be like that to each and every person...

"Hahaha! He just wants to warn you that hovering over Maria-chan might put her off!" Haruaki says, trying to smooth down differences—whether or not he is successful aside.

"Shut it! And stop calling her 'chan,' you dope!" Asami-san roars as Haruaki starts patting her head with a strangely soft smile. "Don't think you can treat me like a child just because I'm short! And stop touching me!"

Haruaki, however, ignores her protests and continues patting her head.

"Hah... this guy just won't listen..."

"Hell yeah! I won't listen no matter what you say!"

"That's nothing to brag about..."

Suddenly, I notice that someone is gazing at those three. Miyazaki-kun, our class president, is watching them with a sour look.

He moves his gaze to me and says blankly: "Always enjoying yourselves, aren't you? Good for you."

Ryuu Miyazaki:
The class president of Kazuki's class. He is considered reliable and exemplary.

Daiya Oomine:
An unrestrained and high-pressure friend of Kazuki's who dyes his hair silver and wears piercings. However, he is shrewd and of great help when it counts. He and Kokone Kirino have known each other since childhood.

Haruaki Usui:
A cheerful but frivolous baseball ace. Contrary to what his playfulness may suggest, he can get very heated when it comes to his friends.

Riko Asami:
One of Maria Otonashi's numerous fans that have emerged after the entrance ceremony. She is stubborn but cheerful.