The first day of school after New Year's Day.

Yuji was having lunch with his friends as usual.

"You look warm."

Looking at Yustring's lunchbox, Soichiro said enviously.

Yucho nods while drinking warm consommé soup.

"Oh, it's good to have warm food and juice in the winter."

Yu String uses a thermal lunchbox that can hold juices and other things together.

Of course, the contents are handmade lunches by Alisa.

White rice, side dishes and soup are still warm.

I have been using the right lunch box at home until now, but I renewed it during the winter holidays.

"I think I'll buy one too... By the way, what about summer? Doesn't it rot easily?

"At high temperatures, it seems safe because bacteria do not reproduce. It's easier to rot when you cool it down poorly."

It seems that Alisa uses the same thermal insulating lunch box.

The perfection of your knowledge of cooking should be called Alisa.

(I see... if I could marry Aisha, I would be able to eat like this for the rest of my life)

On the contrary, if you let go of Elyssa, you can't eat this.

Absolutely, if you make a successful proposal, Yu String will renew your determination.

"What are you doing? I don't feel so good...."

"Sorry, I was thinking about Elyssa."

In response to the Holy Spirit's pointing out, Yu Xing responded magnificently, and he looked as if he had eaten candied sugar.

Drink tea to change your mouth.

"After my class, I'll go to gym....."

And I said such a thing to change the subject.

It's a very disgusting expression.

"After dinner....."

It's tough. Especially now. "

Yuji and Soichiro sympathize with the Holy Spirit.

Why is it particularly painful at this time of year?

It comes from an event at Yu Chong's high school, which is withheld a month later.

"Daiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii... marathon competition"

At Yuji High School, a marathon tournament is held at the beginning of February.

Because of this practice, practicing practically all physical education has been switched to lasting running.

"Sure... 10 kilos for boys and 7 kilos for girls?

Yu said so, and Soichiro nodded.

"It's been a long time. Ten kilometers."

Yu string never hates exercise.

Sometimes we run long distances for our health.

That's why I'm pretty confident of endurance... but it's not like marathon is a hobby, and I don't exercise enthusiastically from day to day.

And it was the same for Soichiro and Saint.

"Well... it's a long time to think about a few kilometers, but if you run without thinking, it'll be over soon, won't it? Physically."

"You'll get tired of that... I'm not bored. Marathon"

Saint answered with a sigh to the words of the string.

The likes and dislikes of long-distance walks like marathons will depend on the person.

But... at least I don't really like the Holy Spirit.

"Really? I like long walks. If you run with your head empty, it's over. It's easier than a sport where you have to think and move."

That's what Soichiro said.

He looks serious, but he is in fact an unexpected troublemaker.

And at the same time, he is a well-guided man.

(I'm thinking about Elyssa... no, don't do it because my face stinks.)

A man who runs while yawning will be quite uncomfortable to say so modestly.

Yucho decided to restrain herself.

"Well... but running into the dark clouds isn't boring, so here's one thing to fight for. The slowest guy buys us dinner. What do you think?"

When Yushi suggested so, they laughed with a smile.

Apparently, he's on board.

I don't mind.

"Me too.... after all, it's more fun to have goals."

The “match” was thus decided.

At the top of the story, Yuki herself... decided she had to take the lesson a little seriously.

Well, after school.

Yucho stood alone in front of the school gate.

After a while... a group of girls walked in.

Girls in the same class as Yu Chong.

And there was a girl laughing like she was in it.

(... if you try this, it won't stand out.)

While looking at Alisa talking to the girls, Yu String thought.

Alisa is a very beautiful girl, but when she blends into the group, it is not noticeable.

I suppose Elyssa herself is concerned about diminishing the shade.

In fact, it looks like you're laughing fun at first sight... but when you look closely, you're in a position to pull a step back and listen to your audience.

The smile stuck to my face was also a fake smile.

Perhaps it's the death of Elizabeth.

If you look that good, you'll gather a lot of jealousy and bother. If you suck, you can be bullied.

It may be different if you become a group leader, but Alisa doesn't seem to be very good at that.

That's why we're trying to be discreet.

Even from other women, it is comfortable to be in a relatively "lower” position than ourselves due to the large appearance of Ai Lisha....

That may be just too much of a sexually abusive thought.

Yu String took out his smartphone, playing with it... and waited until Aisha split up with the girls at the school gate.

It has been investigated that only Alisa is heading in a different direction.

And Elisha saw off the other women, and turned her heel back.

At that timing Yucho called out.

"Alisa."

"Hmm!?... Yujin-san, why?

Alisa rounded her eyes in surprise.

Yu String said while pretending to be calm and a little nervous.

I wanted to go home with you.

I was actually thinking of filling the outer borehole by speaking to Elyssa in front of other classmates, but I changed my plan on the way because it seemed to annoy Elyssa.

Of course, I intend to make it a well-known fact at school that Aisha will soon be Yu String's lover.

"Was it bad?

When I asked Alisa, who had solidified....

She shook her neck many times to the left and right with the momentum that she might be able to remove her neck.

"Oh, no way! It's okay at all, but...."

Her face was slightly red.

I was asking about Yu String's complexion with a confused expression.

"Well, let's go. Alisa"

Yuji said so and started walking with Aisha.

Care is taken not to let her walk along the driveway side according to her stride.

"Um... Yuji. Why all of a sudden today?

"I want to go home with Elizabeth... that's how I feel.... I'd like to go home with you if it's time from now on, but can't I?

When I asked her that, Elyssa's face increased and became red.

And nodded small.

"Ha, yes... it's okay. But for the class....."

"Okay. Let's hide and ambush them."

"... that sounds like a stalker."

* giggle *, Alisa smiled a little.

In contrast, Yu String also laughed.

Yu Yashi walks with Ai Sha while maintaining a distance between his shoulders.

At first, the two of us were having fun laughing... but as the station approached, the number of mouths of Ai Lisha began to decrease.

And somewhere, your heart is not here.

"Alisa. Something bothering you?

Yushi asked to go home with Aisha in order to fulfill his true purpose.

Recently, Erisa has been in a state of restlessness, and she is often flustered.

I know because I've been looking at Alisa since before and during the winter vacation.

I used to take class notes seriously, but lately there are more and more actions to look into the sky and rush to write blackboard books.

At first, I thought it was fresh and cute, but it seemed like there was something wrong.

Because when I was thinking about something recently, Erisa's expression was a little dark.

"Eh?... no, I'm fine."

Asked by the string, Alisa shook her neck to the side.

But the word was not a word of denial, but a word that reassured the cause string of "all right."

I see.

To be honest, it didn't look like it was going to be okay.

Nevertheless, we can't say "it can't be okay."

Alisa says, "It's okay," because she doesn't want you to stick a string in her neck very much.

And just then, I arrived before the station ticket.

Alisa turned back towards Yu String and lowered her head slightly.

"Well then, Yu String. See you tomorrow."

"Ah... Erisa"

Yu retained Aisha who tried to leave.

And I put my hands on both shoulders of Alisa.

"Eh, uh...."

"Because I'm on your side. If there's anything I can do to help, just let me know."

Alisa's emerald eyes shaken with agitation.

Her eyes are slightly moist.

"Yes, Yustring-san. Thank you very much."

Then Alisa nodded small.