The break between classes in the first year class to which Yuto and the others have been transferred is extremely busy.
　Right now, the majority of the class's young ladies are gathered at the seats of the transfer students who are exam students.
　It has become a parade of numerous invitations to ask questions of the examiners, and a little celebrity is crowding the streets like a bunch of fans.
　Combined with the atmosphere of the ladies, it looks glamorous and fun.
　Except for one person.

''........''

　Yuto was alone in his own seat, half-eyed at his galanting surroundings.
　Nina, who was seated next to him, was also absent from her seat.

(Yeah, no one's coming to my place....)

　Most of the class had gathered around Mari, who had grabbed the hearts of the ladies in the matter of Nina just now, and a large crowd had gathered around her. There was also laughter and various other topics of conversation sprinkled around Karen, although not as much as Mari's.

''May I have a moment?''

　That Yuto was called out to him.
　Yuto raises his voice while being thrilled.

''Yes!　Of course!

　Yuto turned around to the back of the voice in joy and nervousness when he finally heard himself.

'Can you come to the roof of this school building to discuss the future during lunchtime?

　There, Mizuho is looking down at Yuto with her arms crossed.
　I can see that her expression is a bit grim.

''Ah........Mizuho-san.

What's with the sad look on your face...

No, it's not!　Okay, okay, lunch break.

What?　Yuto was expecting to be approached by another girl...?

No, I didn't!　I'm broke!

'Hmmm........are you dissatisfied with something?　Yuto-san........

"Ha!

　Marion appeared before he knew it right next to Yuto, whose shoulders had jumped up, and was looking down at him with a smile.
　Yuto looked up at that smiling Marion.

''Your eyes aren't smiling at all.

...What is it?

It's nothing!

'Yuto, you haven't forgotten why you were called here, have you?　You're here because you were hired by me.　I mean, I'm here on business.

And of course I didn't forget!

　Mizuho and Marion stood side by side, looking down at Yuto with an invisible spirit, and crossed their arms.

''Ha... ha... ha...''

　All Yuto could do was laugh dryly.
　Then, as if he noticed, Yuto turned his head to Mizuho.

''Speaking of which, Mizuho-san, what is it that Nina-san is doing here?　To be honest, I'm surprised...

　Mizuho and Marion looked at each other in response to Yuto's question.
　Then, Mizuho explained to Yuto how Nina had transferred to the school as if sighing.

''That's right... no, I'm surprised. I didn't expect it to be here........''

'Well, we were surprised when Nina-san transferred to the school.... But Nina-san is a trustworthy person who knows our other face, and we know we can count on her for a lot of things.

....

　Yuto understands what Mizuho says. From now on, he might be able to take care of a lot of things in the process of investigating the curse, which was the original purpose of the curse. We can also ask you to follow up when Yuto and the others take actions that are considered unnatural by the school. Of course, I don't want to bother Niina, who is an ordinary person, as much as possible.

''Yes, and for a reason close to that, there's one guy I'd like to bring in during lunchtime, if that's okay with you?　I'd like to introduce you to something.

　Mizuho and Marion nodded their heads at Yuto's offer.

''Who is that?''

I'm going to be in the class next to him this time, and his name is Hakamada Ichigo, and he's the only person who knows what's going on at my house. He says he can help me with this case as well. Of course, it's not a direct request, it's just that he's going to make it easier for me to move.

　Mizuho and Marion raised their eyebrows at Yuto's story.

''Is that person trustworthy?　If he's the one with the lightest mouth...

'That's okay. You can trust me, because I'm a tight-lipped guy about the important stuff.

'Well we certainly don't want the school to be suspicious of us either, and if we can trust them... yeah?　So that beautiful girl doesn't know what's going on behind your back then, does she?

　Mizuho glanced at Mari, who was struggling to get to the center of the crowd.
　Yuto nodded, understanding who she was referring to.

'Yeah, I don't know. I've told Mizuho and Marion before about my house, but I've done my best to keep everyone in the dark about it.... So I think the main follow-up for Ichigo will be something that will keep Mari and the others from finding out about me.

　After listening to Yuto's story, Mizuho and Marion muttered to themselves as if they were mumbling to themselves when they thought they looked slightly like they were thinking.

''Well ... that childhood friend doesn't know about Yuto, does she?



　What is it about the two of them that makes Yuuto wonder?　I stare at him.

'All right!　And Yuji's situation. Then bring that person with you, too. Preventing that childhood friend from knowing about Yujin is an important part of it!　Then we'll meet there to discuss the general division of labor and future investigations.

　Marion nodded widely.

'Yes!　You've got to make sure that your childhood friends don't find out!　Oh, of course, it's so that you can move around easily, right?

Uh-huh.

　Their moods seem to have gotten better somehow. Or perhaps it's more of a feeling of being able to relax in some way.

''And Yuto,''

What?

Later, you'll have to introduce us to that childhood friend of yours again.

'Yes. I said hello to you earlier, but Yuuto-san should formally introduce you to me.

　A strangely smiling Mizuho and Marion.

''Oh, okay. I was going to do that, but it seemed like I couldn't get close enough in that way.

''Mizuho-san, what are you talking about?''

　Then Nina, who had gone somewhere else, came back to the classroom.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot of good reasons to go to this place.

''Ah, Nina-san, I'm having a moment with Masato.

Yuto.....

　Nina responds to Mizuho's friendly call to Yuto, but she quickly nods and raises her voice, slightly, to a whisper.

''Ah ... that's right. Mizuho-san and the others are together in Millimer........ That means that Mr. Dou Dou Dou is from the same institution as Mizuho and the others........

　Nina looks over at Yuto and the others, and Yuto and the others stare back at Nina in silence.

''Is that so........ I'm sorry, I didn't remember much about Yuto-san, but that's how it is, isn't it? Oh, it's okay, I won't go too deep into those things.

　Then Nina smiled.
　Then she turned her head to Yuto.

''So you've been working behind the scenes for Millimer, then, Mr. Dou Doudu? Thank you so much. And yet, I'm sorry for the inconvenience I caused you earlier.

　Nina bowed to Yuto.

''Oh, Nina-san, don't worry about it. I don't mind at all.''

　Mizuho and Marion are staring at the figure with indescribable expressions.
　Yuto hurriedly calls out to Nina, and she smiles carefree.

''Yes, then I shall not mind.

'What?　Haha, yeah, that's it, please.

　Compared to the usual time at this academy, Nina was much more casual in her attitude. It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.
　It looks as if they are watching over something.
　Nina gives them a pinging look there.

''By any chance, isn't it a coincidence that Mr. Doudu came here?　Isn't there a reason for that?

　It's quite sharp, inside.
　Mizuho and Marion smiled bitterly and told Nina only "I'll tell you later," since they had originally planned to tell her about this one, and the Yuujins nodded to each other and went back to their seats at the end of the recess.
　Mari checked the scene through the slight gap between the ladies.
　Then, Karen smiled with Nima~ as she looked forward.