Chapter - 40: Is she lost?

In one of the apartments, in an interior similar to the apartment of Rossweiss, a girl with long scarlet hair passed by the TV turned on, but the words of the correspondent attracted the girl's attention for a while.

- On an ordinary sunny day, slightly windy, no one could have foreseen such an outcome of the working day for some of us.

- Just a few tens of minutes ago, a terrible event occurred, the driver of the vehicle that you are now seeing on the screens, - said the reporter, pointing to a red passenger bus that had just started moving along the roadway, - had a heart attack, therefore, due to the fact that the driver was not able to drive by vehicle.

At that moment, the bus began to meander from side to side, which made it clear to the viewers that what was said earlier was the pure truth, that is, something obviously happened to the driver.

- But, even so, there are still real heroes in our time, so thanks to this young man, - after these words, the silhouette of a guy riding a bicycle towards the bus caught the camera lens, but that's not all, just a couple of moments later, the guy caught up with the back of the transport, - in addition to this guy, there were also no less brave people on the bus, this list also included a young girl who, according to passers-by, was a beautiful girl who in the first seconds, without hesitation, went to the driver.

- After the guy got inside, he did not hesitate for a second, ran to the girl's aid, then seeing the girl's difficult position, helped pull the driver out of the seat, in addition, he immediately realized what exactly happened in the car, and began to provide first aid, – while the reporter girl was saying this, there were the footage of the bus, which rammed the railings of the bridge for some time, finally stopped, by the way, we just learned that these young people were familiar.

- So we wish the heroes of today all the best, if we manage to find them, we will find out firsthand what it's like to be a hero, but this is the next time, and then there will be a report about the now sensational popular manga, which turned the heads of hundreds of thousands of readers in just a day. – at this moment, the girl's eyes sparkled, as if confirming her own words about the popularity of the published work.

...

- Hmm, it's interesting ... - the girl said, thinking something to herself, - but didn't my neighbor go there? – the girl asked herself, completely forgetting her previous thoughts.

- I'll have to ask her! – continuing to watch the news, the girl said.

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At this time, Hiro and Rossweiss, who were completely unaware of their debut on television, were cheerfully leaving the store, and even if they knew, they would not have paid any attention to it, since they knew that in the future it would happen all the time.

Hiro's hands were loaded with all sorts of grocery bags. At the same time, the girl's hands were busy with documents that had long been forgotten, as they were busy talking about what had happened earlier.

- Listen, I completely forgot what purpose you came to me for. – still, Hiro spoke out, remembering about the documents in the hands of the secretary.

- Oh, but that's right, - the girl screamed, starting to nervously sort through the papers in her hands, - that's it…

- Wait, let's get to the house first, it will be easier there than here, especially since there you can have something to eat.

- Okay, but about the food, I think it will be superfluous. - Rossweiss spoke out, with a slight blush on her cheeks.

- Everything will be fine, especially since what happened to you earlier is in some way my fault, so I will not accept any refusals. - Hiro said in a firm tone, not tolerating rejection.

- All right, lead the way! - Rossweiss said with a smile, although she knew where to go.

…

A pink-haired girl, holding several folders of different colors in her hands, slowly walked along a rather spacious corridor, thinking about something.

"Hmm, I wonder how much Erina will change, the words said by this guy, I will, I hope that she will not forget about me, although no, if necessary..."

- We need to hurry, otherwise we will be late for the meeting! - Hisako whispered, quickening her pace.

After only a couple of minutes, the girl reached the office where her boss Nakiri Erina was, but she was not alone.

- Nakiri-sama, I came to you as you asked! - A blonde girl wearing a bikini top exclaimed.

- Nikumi, I asked you to call me just Erina, but come on, let's leave this topic for the next time, - Erina said with a smile, then continued, - have you already started business in Don's company?

- Oh, of course, how could I not follow your advice! Today after school, I went to this community in order to familiarize myself with its rules, but what I saw there infuriated me. - Ikumi answered timidly, but at the end of the words, she exclaimed indignantly.

- What could have happened to make you lose your temper? - Erina asked.

Before Ikumi could answer, there was a knock on the door, - Erina-sama, is it me can I come in?

Hisako's voice was coming from the other side of the door, so Erina answered easily, - Yes, Hisako, come in.

- Thank you, - Hisako said before entering, but noticing Ikumi's presence, she continued, - Greetings, Miss Ikumi!

- Likewise! - Ikumi answered mechanically, as the previous question had slightly exasperated her.

- Did you talk about something? - Hisako asked, placing the documents on the edge of the table.

- That's right, but Nikumi still hasn't answered my question! - Erina asked in a serious tone, slightly teasing the two girls, but it didn't turn out the way she expected.

- Yes, excuse Nakiri-sama, I'll answer right away, - Ikumi replied excitedly.

- Hey, why are you so tense, I was just joking! - Erina said with a laugh.

Seeing such antics of her friend, Hisako involuntarily realized that the words said by Hiro still had a strong effect on Erina, so a smile involuntarily appeared on Hisako's face.

- That's it! So, everything was fine, until the very moment I found out that Yukihira was not a member of this community, then I thought that the conditions were not honest at all, but since I didn't bother to check it earlier, then so be it, so I decided to join this community. – Ikumi told about her painful experience, while furiously gesticulating with her hands.

- So, if I understand correctly, are you worried that you can't spend more time with him, or is there another reason? - Erina asked with interest, and Hisako, with only a hint of curiosity, looked at Ikumi.

- No! - The girl exclaimed loudly, this behavior of the girl inadvertently confirmed Erina's theory.

- I was just enraged that I was treated unfairly, that's all, there were no desires of mine at the same time. – since there was silence in the office after the girl's shout, in order to avoid embarrassment, she decided to express the indirect reason for her indignation, although she understood that everyone in this room had already understood the true reason for her discontent.

- Ikumi, don't just be afraid of your feelings! - Hisako couldn't stand it anymore, which caused Erina to chuckle.

- No, I've already told you that I'm only concerned about injustice towards me, - Ikumi muttered softly, - yes, that's right.

- Well, we'll leave you alone for now, then let's get down to the business for which I've gathered you here. - Erina got up from the table and said.

- Yes, of course, I've prepared everything! - Hisako said, taking out a red folder, and then handed it into Erina's hands.

- According to the information I received today, the first test will begin in about a week, so I want you to take this very seriously and start preparing from today. I hope you'll listen to me, Hisako, Nikumi. – handing a piece of paper to each girl.

- Yes, we will work hard, - Ikumi and Hisako answered at the same time.

After reviewing the information in the piece of paper, Ikumi remembered something, - by the way, Erina-sama, my name is Ikumi, why do you call me Nikumi? - Ikumi asked, confused.

- Oh, I'm sorry, someone called you that, so I thought it was very suitable for you, if you don't like it, I can stop! - Erina spoke up.

- If you call me that, I don't mind, but who called me that? - Ikumi asked, burning with curiosity.

- Hmm, I think I've already forgotten who it was, I probably accidentally heard from the crowd! - Erina exclaimed.

"So she remembers, but why doesn't she want to talk about it, is it really..." - the girls' thoughts were about the same, but they thought about completely different guys.

- Okay, we're off topic... - an attempt to change the subject went to waste, as Erina's phone rang.

- Oh, who's there? – Erina asked herself, but after she saw an unknown number, she immediately got serious and answered the call.

- Hello! Oh, Momoi-chan, it's you! - Erina said, immediately cheering up.

- We exchanged numbers, then why are you so surprised? - Momoi said with a note of sadness.

- Oh, sorry, I didn't pay attention, - the girl immediately found an excuse, - it was too much work!

- Well, good then! Okay, I'll get right to the point, - Momoi said, then continued, - have you already watched today's news?

- No, I'm not interested, especially since I didn't have time, - Erina said, but after hearing Momoi's words of persuasion, she immediately agreed, - okay, I'll see now, wait!

Hisako didn't wait, so she picked up the remote control and turned on the TV, after turning it on, she caught exactly the moment when Hiro was chasing a bicycle after a bus, which, as everyone already understood, was out of control.

- Oh, my God, what is he doing? - Ikumi cried out, too emotionally, but no one thought it was something out of the ordinary right now.

- Calm down, everything is fine with him! - Momoi said with a smile, as her first reaction was the same.

- Then why did you call me? - Erina asked anyway, without taking her eyes off the TV screen.

- Here she is, Erina, gets right to the point, okay, I'll say, after watching, my first idea was to share this with Alice, but everything didn't go according to plan, so I just can't get through to her. Momoi said sadly.

- Let's say I'm interested in you, but what do you want from me, - Erina asked, - if you can't get through, I can't either.

- I'm sorry, emotionally, I didn't think about it, but could you call Hiro and ask him if she's okay, maybe she's with him, – Momoi asked, but realized that Erina was unusually silent for a long time, - you have his number, right?

- No, there was no reason for me to have him at home before, - Erina said, but a note of sadness was heard in her voice, it was clear that she was worried about Alice's condition, - okay, unlike you, I know where he lives, I just need to go to him and find out everything!

- That's wonderful, don't forget to write or call me, – Momoi said, after which loud bangs on the floor and a ringing whistle were heard, - Erina, I'm sorry, but I can't talk anymore, but don't forget to call, no matter what, I'll answer! – without waiting for an answer, the call was terminated.

- Erina, look, isn't this Rossweiss? - Hisako asked.

- Oh, right, but it still won't help us, so we still don't have her number, - Erina replied, although she was surprised by the sudden appearance of this girl on this bus, but she was glad that everything was fine with her, - it's decided, Hisako call the driver, tell him to I prepared the car, preferably faster!

- It will be done! - Hisako said, and then left the office.

- Nikumi, are you going, or do you still have things to do? - Erina asked, but there was hope in her voice for a positive answer.

- Of course, I'm also worried about Nakiri-sama, so rely on me, I'll help in any way I can! - Ikumi was inspired.

- Thank you Ikumi! - Erina said softly.

- Did you say something to Erina-sama?

- No, let's go, I think Hisako has already prepared everything! - Embarrassed, Erina quickly changed the subject.

- No problem!

After finishing the negotiations, the girls left the office, where they met Hisako, who just came to call them.

- Erina-sama, everything is ready, so you can leave! - Hisako said, and then led them to the groan of the exit from the building.