BHSAF 173: School trip

　Takuya was absent the day after being rejected by Yui, but perhaps he had calmed down after taking a day off, as he never missed two days in a row and returned to school the next day.

　However, by that time, rumors had spread throughout the school that Takuya and Yui had broken up, and the rumors had progressed further: the reason for their breakup.

　One theory is that Yui had previously gotten angry at Takuya in the classroom, venting her frustrations, and that Takuya didn't understand the heart of a young girl, which made Yui angry. Another theory is that Yui was confessed to by a very famous and handsome celebrity, which led to her switching to him. Another theory is that Yui was unhappy that Takuya was getting along well with the cute soccer club manager. Another theory is that the two simply didn't get along, and so on...

　Yuu, who knew the truth, enjoyed checking the answers in his mind whenever he heard such rumors, saying things like, "Not quite right, a little close, that hits the nail on the head." He was especially surprised when the name of the soccer club manager, Mina, came up.

　Whenever Yui was asked, she only told the fact that they had broken up, and of course Yu didn't say anything either. Mina herself obviously didn't say anything either.

　However, the fact that her name was mentioned probably means that Takuya was very close to her. Even if Yu and the others kept quiet, the relationship between Takuya and Mina might eventually come to light.

(...Well, whatever.)

　Previously, he had even considered taking revenge on Takuya. However, since he had shared his feelings with Yui, it had become less of a priority. It's not that he had forgotten his desire for revenge. Yu hadn't forgotten the fact that Yui had been taken away from him. However, every time his skin touched Yui's, he felt a sense of fulfillment, and his desire for revenge gradually weakened.

　It would be a different story if Takuya came to do something, but other than that, it would be a waste of time to spend it on Takuya. If I had that kind of time, I would rather spend it with Yui.

"Yu-kun"

"yeah?"

"I'm looking forward to it."

　As Yui is rocked on the bus, she smiles at Yu who is sitting next to her.

　Yes, it's a bus.

　Currently, the bus carrying Yu and the other second-year students was heading towards Kyoto and Nara, the destinations of their school trip.

　Although students are supposed to sit in groups on the bus, because it is a school trip, the teachers in charge do not scold them if they switch seats as they please, unless they stand up and start messing around.

　As a result, Yu and Yui were in the same group and sat next to each other, but Takuya had moved to the back of the bus by himself.

"...But I think I may have done something a little bad to Takkun."

　While everyone was excited and excited about the start of their school trip, Takuya was the only one looking bored and staring outside the bus. It seemed like he was just killing time rather than enjoying the scenery.

　Anyone would certainly be heartbroken to see such a scene, but Yu was a little different.

"Really? I understand being rejected can be depressing, but when it's that obvious..."

　It was as if she was expressing with her body, not with words, that she was feeling down and wanted comfort. Yu didn't like that at all.

"…………"

　Yui neither confirmed nor denied what Yu said, but simply replied silently.

"But it's Takuya who's trying to distance himself, so you shouldn't worry too much about it, Yui-chan."

　It's not that Yui told him not to come near her anymore. Although he pretended not to, it was Takuya's decision to keep his distance from Yui after that.

"Hmm, thanks..."

　It's clear that she only cares about Takuya out of kindness and has no ill feelings for him. Nevertheless, Yu is a little annoyed that Yui still cares about Takuya.

"But it's a bit awkward during free time."

　From the looks of things, Takuya will probably act alone, as Yu had thought, or join up with another friend's group. However, Yui doesn't seem to think so, and she ponders what to do next.

"I agree"

　If he tells the kindhearted Yui his thoughts, there's a chance she'll stop Takuya. The best scenario Yuu wants is for Takuya to suddenly disappear without him noticing, and instead of the three of them going around together, it's just the two of them. What's even better is if after Takuya leaves, he sends a message on LINE or something to tell them not to worry because he'll be joining the other groups.

　Yu was looking forward to spending the school trip alone with Yui.

"But it's a one-off high school trip, so let's have as much fun as possible."

"...Yeah. That's right, Yu-kun."

　Yui smiled and said that there was some truth in what Yu said.