A Dangerous Taste That Is Still Longed For (Part 1)

Iruru: Haah, it’s cold, cold...... It's finally the middle of February. I wish the warm season would come soon.

Iruru's Classmate A: This girl is talking like an old person......

Iruru's Classmate B: Look! Get in touch with the latest fashion, get back to your high school self!

Iruru: Oh...... Ah, this spring-like bright cardigan would look good on Daikoku.

Iruru: I want Nikako to wear something with a more sophisticated look.

Iruru's Classmate A: You're always talking about others rather than yourself. That's one of the good things about Iruru.

Iruru: Ah, the delicious-looking chocolate special. Come to think of it, Valentine's Day is coming soon, isn't it?

Iruru's Classmate B: She's more interested in food than clothes......

Iruru: Well, well, you can forgive me at least that much. I should prepare the chocolate soon.

Iruru's Classmate A: What? You have someone to give it to?

Iruru: Of course I do. I'm planning to hand out friend chocolates to everyone in the class. I need to find a small package with cute packaging…...

Iruru's Classmate B: Ah, so that's how it is......

Iruru: It's important for smooth relationships, you know?

Iruru: I really want to give everyone at Eden individually though.

Iruru: Daikoku is a bitter type, and Shigure is a gorgeous fruit type......

Iruru: It's hard to decide what to give Nikako...... Maybe an appetite stimulating nut type would be good?

Iruru: I'll give them to Tetra-san and other members of the group...... Yeah, it really is a race against the budget after all......

Iruru's Classmate A: This kind of arrangement is really quick and easy, isn't it?

Iruru: There's no point in getting lost in the process.

Iruru's Classmate B: That's true. But what about Renjakuno-san?

Iruru: Hatsumi......?

Iruru's Classmate B: I didn't hear Renjakuno among the people I mentioned earlier. I was wondering what you were going to give her.

Iruru: That’s right......

Iruru: .......What should I do?

Iruru: (Aaah, in the end, it’s after school without me deciding anything...... I don't know what I was talking about when I said that it's no use getting lost in the process......)

Iruru: (I’m going to practice now, so I can't keep worrying about it......)

Iruru: It can't be helped...... I’ll put it on hold for now-)

Nikako: Hey! Irurun!

Iruru: Oh, Nikako.

Nikako: Haah......haah...... Thank goodness, I've caught up with you! Let's go to Eden Hall together!

Iruru: Did you run all the way here by any chance?

Nikako: When I went to Irurun's class, they said she had just left. I thought if I ran, I could catch up with you!

Iruru: It's typical of Nikako to do something like that~. I wish I had the same energy as you.

Nikako: ......Irurun, you look kind of troubled. Are you worried about something?

Iruru: Geh...... Did it show on my face? I'm in trouble......

Nikako: If you’re okay with me, you can talk to me about it!

Nikako: I may not be able to help you with your study problems, but......

Iruru: Haha. I'm not worried about that side of things, so don't worry.

Iruru: But…...rather than continuing to worry alone, maybe I should talk to someone from Eden…...

Iruru: ......Yeah. Then, I guess I'll take your word for it. Nikako, could you please listen to me for a moment?

Nikako: Yes!

Nikako: I see...... It’s a Valentine's Day chocolate for Ren-san......?

Iruru: That's right...... It's a little late, but I was wondering what to give her.

Nikako: By the way, what kind of chocolate did you give her last year?

Iruru: Whisky bonbons from a good place. Hatsumi was happy with it.

Nikako: Then, you could try that this year as well.

Iruru: I think giving her the same thing as last year is a bit tasteless~

Iruru: Hatsumi herself is the type of person who is particular about various things. If I'm going to give her a present, I want to be particular about it too.

Nikako: Hmm…...then why don't we all think of a present? Da-chan and Shigure-chan will be participating in today's practice!

Iruru: Is this a pattern of involving everyone? ......It could work.

Iruru: Okay, let's do that! Let's ask Daikoku and Shigure to join us, we'll have a meeting after practice today!

Iruru: Oh, of course, don't tell Hatsumi, okay? I want to surprise her if possible.

Nikako: Okay!