Chapter – 36: The meeting that was expected.

Upon entering the territory of the academy, the couple, after saying goodbye, went in different directions, since in view of today's schedule, they had completely different classes. So they agreed to meet for lunch.

Walking through the luxurious alleys of the academy, Hiro reached the building he needed. This entire building was given over to teaching just one subject, namely physical education.

Initially, the guy thought that the curriculum consisted entirely of studying cooking, but in fact there were lessons familiar to students, as now Hiro changed clothes in the men's locker room in order to prepare for the beginning of the lesson.

Leaving the locker room, which was located on the second floor, Hiro headed to the gym in order to meet with those with whom he would spend the entire lesson.

The physical education lesson was held simultaneously with several people familiar to Hiro. This list included Soma and Megumi, as well as Kurokiba Ryo. Seeing them, Hiro couldn't help but think: "Interestingly, both of my personal chefs have finally met. True, one does not know about it yet, and the second has not yet been given the opportunity to be one"

- Hi guys, how are you doing? - Hiro spoke up as he approached the talking couple.

- Hi Hiro, why didn't you sleep in the dorm last night? - Soma asked, as he noticed his friend's absence last night because he wanted to challenge Hiro to a culinary duel once again. The girl simply kept silent, but nodded as if she was also interested in this question.

- It so happened that for some reason I decided to stay in my house for now, - watching the disappointed faces, he continued, - if anything, you can always come to visit, my doors are always open for you and the rest!

Hearing these words, the couple immediately cheered up, - I'm glad to hear it, but why have you been looking at Kurokiba-san for a while? - Megumi asked in a slightly quiet voice. Soma, who was standing next to him, turned towards that guy at the same moment.

- Oh, is that the guy who lost to you? - Soma suddenly asked loudly, which attracted the attention of not only the people around them, but also Kurokiba himself, who at that time was calmly standing near the entrance to the hall.

After a couple of seconds, he added, as if realizing the identity of Kurokiba, - I was told about what happened that evening, unfortunately I was not there. By the way, I was interested in one thing, did you come up with a punishment for him?

- Of course, because his mistress would have taken out my brain if I hadn't done it! – imagining this situation, it is unknown why goosebumps ran down the guy's back.

- Are you talking about Nakiri-san now? - Megumi asked, remembering the girl Kurokiba had spent most of the evening with.

- Yes, that's right, because he's her assistant! - Hiro replied to the blue–haired girl. Soma was confused right now, - isn't Erina being helped by a girl named Hisako?

- It's really like that, but we were just talking about her cousin Alice, that's how Kurokiba helps her, let's go say hello! – after Hiro explained the situation, he offered to approach the guy.

- Re, hi, how are you? – coming closer to the guy, Hiro said.

- Hi, it's okay! - Kurokiba replied indifferently, but the look he cast at Hiro made it clear that he was dissatisfied with something or was not telling something.

- Listen, I'm sorry for speaking so sharply, but you will have to be my personal chef for a week as a punishment, – Hiro said in a calm voice, after which he added, - by the way, so that everything is not so monotonous, you, in turn, can challenge me in order to avoid this fate, but if you win, there will be no punishment in my direction, but if you lose, then your punishment increases by one week! – after uttering the last word, Hiro's calm smile changed to a more defiant one, which caused anger from the eternally calm Ryo.

- Okay, I agree with your punishment, and I also accept your special conditions! - Kurokiba spoke with the same calm voice.

- That's great, by the way, I note that throughout the punishment, you can choose where you will live, at my house or where you live now! - Hiro warned the guy.

- I don't mind staying at your house, I'm even more than sure that nothing will change! - Kurokiba replied with a rare smile for himself, stupefying not only Hiro, but also the other two who had been standing on the sidelines all this time.

After thinking about Kurokiba's words for a couple of seconds, Hiro finally understood the message hidden in them, but still decided to ask, - how did you understand that?

- It's quite easy, lately the mistress keeps talking about how good you are! - Kurokiba said in a slightly doomed voice.

- Well, you were more than right about that, because Alice said that if you live with me, then she will move into my house, haha! - Hiro said, chuckling.

While both guys were having a completely meaningful dialogue, there were also those who still did not understand everything that was happening.

- What are you talking about? – unable to stand it, Soma asked.

- Oh, nothing serious, just discussing the bizarre nature of my girlfriend! - Hiro answered the question with a smile, which shocked all three of them, even Ryo, who, as Hiro thought, already knows everything.

- So you've already..., – after which, shaking his head, Kurokiba said, - then I'd rather live at home!

- Oh, no problem, see that it doesn't spoil your mistress's plans in any way, haha - joked Hiro, as he understood that without Ryo's escort, Alice would not be released to his house.

To which Kurokiba decided to remain silent, praying that everything would not go according to this plan in any way.

- So you have a girlfriend now, and that's Alice-san? - Megumi stuttered a little, but when she saw Hiro's smile, she immediately understood everything.

- Oh, since we've all sorted out my personal life, then let's play something? – Hiro suggested, after which the choice fell on volleyball.

After the physical education lesson, nothing interesting happened, so a couple more lessons passed and it was lunch time, so Hiro went to the cafeteria, warning Alice in advance about it, and also agreeing with a certain meeting place.

Suddenly Alice sent a message saying that the meeting place had changed, without paying much attention to it, Hiro headed to the specified place.

Approaching the gazebo in the cafeteria, which was located on the street, Hiro noticed his girlfriend in the company of a guy he had been thinking about recently.

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A few minutes ago…

Since it was already lunchtime, the students of the academy came out of the stuffy and hot buildings, one of whom was a white-haired girl we knew a lot. As you may have guessed, this beauty turned out to be Alice.

She was in a bit of a hurry, but a beautiful smile was displayed on her lovely face, but before reaching the meeting place, one guy blocked her path.

The first thing that caught my eye on closer inspection was his strange taste in clothes, as he wore a yellow leopard shirt, as well as silver-colored glasses, in addition, his long hair, combed back, stood out.

- Good afternoon, Miss Nakiri, would you give me a couple of minutes of free time? - The guy with glasses asked nobly.

- Wow, what an honor! It's Etsuya Eizan himself! - Alice quipped, because after he so brazenly and dishonestly won from her cousin, the girl felt some dislike when communicating with him, but this was not the only reason for such an attitude of the girl to the guy.

- I will accept this answer as consent! - Etsuya asked politely, as if not noticing the sarcasm in the girl's words, but it did not remain without a trace, as a couple of nerves appeared on his forehead, which meant that the guy was already on edge, but due to the purpose of his arrival, he decided to refrain.

After saying these words, Etsuya turned around and, silently, headed for the nearest gazebo, while Alice, with a slightly strained smile, trailed after him, hoping for Hiro's return soon.

- This is the right place! - Etsuya said, sitting down on one of the four chairs, silently hinting to Alice to sit down, which the girl did.

- What do you want from me? - Alice asked with undisguised contempt on her face.

- To begin with, where is respect for the elder, but we'll let it go, I'm not so petty as to find fault with the upbringing of other people, - having reprimanded, in a relaxed tone, he continued, - so be it out of respect for the director, I'll forgive you! - Etsuya quipped.

- You ... - she already wanted to say everything to this guy, but noticing the expectant smile of number nine, she changed her mind, - you can just say what you need or I'll leave now.

- Hush, hush, there is no need to go from extreme to extreme, I just want to talk to my kohai. Are there any problems? – Etsuya was in no hurry, because from the report of his assistants, he knew that Alice was supposed to meet Hiro at lunch, who was the purpose of his visit, so he had no choice but to talk to this girl, who seems to dislike him.

Alice was already at the limit, so she decided to just sit in silence, waiting for the moment when this young man deigns to speak.

After sitting in silence for about a couple of minutes, Etsuya finally spoke, - Okay, can you tell me where the student named Ichijo Hiroto is?

- Why do you need it? - Alice asked, in an intrigued voice, as she was interested in why a member of the elite ten would look for a recently transferred student.

- Why are you complicating things, I know that you are going to meet during lunch, so either you speed up this moment, or we wait while he looks for us all over the cafeteria. - Etsuya spoke with a frown on his face.

- Okay, give me a minute, - Alice replied, about to text her boyfriend, - he's coming soon.

- That's great! - Etsuya spoke out, resting his chin on his hands folded in a lock.

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– Is it really Etsuya Eizan? - Hiro asked with a sarcastic smile, walking up to the gazebo where Alice and Etsuya are sitting. - How unexpected and pleasant…

These words brought a smile to Alice's frowning face, and also added wrinkles to Etsuya's face.