“Momoi-kun, could we maybe have a chat?” Itou looked away. He looked bothered again. Maybe that was how he expressed embarrassment. “Anytime. Now? During lunch? After school? Wanna come over?” Itou looked surprised. “Uh... I guess I can come over?” Tomo got his phone out of his hoodie pocket. “Wanna have dinner with us?” “What? No. I don’t need to be that much trouble.” “Momoi, have him eat with your family. Our Sakuya is shy, just like you.” “Kazu, you’re being a bother to Momoi-kun!” “No, I asked. I’ll just let Ichirou know not to have Shouji over and that you might eat with us.” “Not have Shou-? I’m definitely bothering your family!” “I think you’d actually do them a favour. Shouji comes over every day to eat despite living an hour away by train. You must be tired of your fathe

