A Certain Scientific Bee-eater

"Just now...? Ah, are you talking about Koujiroko-san?"

Fanfeng Runzi was stunned for a moment, then clapped his hands and realized,

"Actually, it's just Kouziko who wants to invite me to join the faction she belongs to. It's not a big deal. I have already refused."

It turned out to be the case.

But she had long guessed that this would happen.

The so-called 'pai clan' is actually a student assembly established independently by Tokiwadai students with a common purpose.

It may be a workshop for certain skills, or it may be a gathering for various purposes such as networking.

Different from ordinary associations, the members of the faction form a community of interests for some purpose. Since most of the students of Tokiwatai Middle School have a prominent family background, some of the huge factions play an important role not only in the school but also in the society. Influence.

Fanfeng Runzi has excellent grades in all aspects of the school, and is a rare lv4 capable person, it is not surprising that there will be a clique to invite.

Rather, it is rather puzzling to say that the invitation has only been accepted now.

It's different from her who didn't transfer until the second semester because she delayed some time in order to deal with certain things.

After the dismantling of the 'talent room', children such as Junko Fanfeng who had received ability development in the research institute were immediately assigned to the corresponding schools.

"Ah, don't worry about me if you want to join me☆~?"

Shokuhou Misaki took a sip of the black tea in front of him, closed one eye, and opened his mouth with a smile.

"How is this possible!"

Fanfeng Runzi couldn't help standing up suddenly when he heard the words, and said a little excitedly,

"I have sworn my allegiance to Lord Bee-eater, please don't make such jokes, Lord Bee-eater!"

"Of course I know your loyalty, but is this really good? I think that girl seems to treat you well. If I miss it, I will regret it later. I don't care?"

However, Shokuhou Caoqi gently put down the teacup as if he didn't see the anxious face on his face, and still spoke indifferently.

"Huh? Koujiko-san is so kind to everyone, not because I'm special... No, before that,"

Junko Fanfeng couldn't help but blushed when he heard the words, and then grabbed Shokuhou Caoqi's hand as if he had suddenly remembered something, knelt down on one knee and raised his head, and said with a serious expression as if he swore an oath,

"The happiness of Shokuhou-sama is my happiness. As long as it is for Shokuhou-sama, no matter what I do, I will not regret it!"

"Eh……"

Being caught off guard by the other party's sudden 'confession', Shokuhou Caoqi couldn't help but blush.

That's right, in fact, what she said just now was just a joke or a test.

Shokuhou Misaki is a very suspicious person... No, it should be said that she is prone to thinking too much (in short, she is a woman with a very troublesome personality).

Although she was able to confirm Junko Hookaze's thoughts through [Mind Control], she still wanted to hear those words from her heart.

Of course, this is only a very small proportion of the causal force.

Because as she said just now, she has no doubts about Junko Hookaze's loyalty, so the reason why she said that just now was more out of her own bad taste.

To make fun of or say... Tune in?

But she didn't expect Junko Fanfeng to care about her own words to such an extent that she hit her with a 'straight ball' regardless of the occasion or the eyes of others.

Even if he was mentally prepared, Shokuhou Misaki was still not very good at dealing with such unfailing kindness from others.

——'Actually, I was just joking. '

I originally planned to use such words to perfunctory, but looking at the pitiful expression on the other's face, like a puppy that was about to be abandoned by its owner, Shokuhou Misaki really couldn't say it.

Really, this kind of coquettish force is too foul, right?

"I... I know, in short you get up first."

Shokuhou Misaki reached out and touched Hoa Feng Junko's head, then turned his head away with reddened cheeks.

"Master Bee Eater..."

However, the other party still looked dissatisfied for some reason.

Just when she couldn't bear to think about whether to use her ability to delete the other party's memory,

"I'm sorry to interrupt you in this kind of you-me-me-nong atmosphere, but can I ask a question?"

Misaka Mikoto, who was sitting opposite, suddenly spoke up.

Goodjob——!

Although Shokuhou Misaki usually gritted his teeth at Misaka Mikoto's "doesn't know how to read the air", but this time it's a good thing!

She withdrew her hand from Junko Hoikaze without leaving a trace, and turned to look at Misaka Mikoto's mouth with a smile.

"What's the problem? Hobbies? Measurements? Or ~ mate selection criteria?"

"...I'm not interested in your personal privacy. I want to ask, are you planning to organize a faction yourself?"

ps: I feel that the queen and Mikoto, although in different ways, both have full of flirting skills...

5. Don't move, let me see

"Yes, it's not the plan, but the permission has been obtained."

Shokuhou Caoqi nodded generously in recognition.

Even if it is a student assembly organized by the students, it needs to get the permission of the school first, but in fact, the school is happy with this situation, so most of the time it is just a formality.

Unlike associations, factions do not need to report their results to the school on a regular basis (of course they cannot receive financial support from the school), and their organizational structures are more diverse and free.

As for the faction that Shokuhou Caoqi wants to form, it is naturally a faction centered on herself.

As early as the summer vacation, she had already entrusted others to help investigate the intelligence capabilities of the students at Tokiwadai Middle School. Next, she only needed to slowly screen out students who were either capable, family background, or useful in some way, and then went to the school. Just an invitation.

As for the possibility of being rejected...

Just kidding, let's not mention her title of lv5 superpower and a prominent family background that is enough to crush most people, she herself is a pretty charming girl, huh?

If someone would refuse such an invitation from her, it must be because the other party felt that she was too dazzling and ashamed.

"Misaka-san, do you want to join my faction? I can give you the same status as me☆~"

Thinking so, Shokuhou Misaka said with a wink and a smile at Misaka Mikoto, who was sitting across from her.

In fact, she knew that the other party would definitely refuse.

Because Misaka Mikoto has been at the school for a whole semester, if she wanted to organize or join a faction, instead of still being alone, she was judged as 'maverick' by others (although it was a compliment).

But people always expect luck.

——'Maybe the other party didn't join any faction because no one could stand by his side. '

——'Maybe she will be a special existence to Misaka Mikoto. '

With these careful thoughts, she would risk being rejected to say the words of the invitation just now.

"No, that's fine, please allow me to refuse."

However, luck is definitely not right.

Even though she was mentally prepared, Misaka Mikoto's refusal was too straightforward, right?

Could it be that with her current position in the other party's heart, she can't even make the other party hesitate for a while?

"What do you mean? Are you looking down on me?"

The angry Shokuhou Caoqi couldn't help but stare at the other party, a trace of black anger appeared on the top of his head.

In fact, she also knew that she was just vexing her anger unreasonably, and she invited her even though she knew she would be rejected. It was like asking for trouble.

but,

As an ordinary and lovely middle school girl, isn't it natural to like to expect and pursue miracles like those in fairy tales?

"Shoku, Shokuhou-sama, calm down... calm down."

Fanfeng Runzi, who was next to him, couldn't help but persuade him at a loss.

"It's not like that."

Misaka Mikoto shook her head and said.

"Um……?"

Shokuhou Caoqi frowned and looked over in confusion.

Misaka Mikoto, who originally thought she would not be outdone and quarreled with her, was surprisingly calm.

"I don't mean to deny these organizations. I think it's amazing that everyone works together to achieve the same goal."

Misaka Mikoto touched her head, a refreshing smile appeared on her face,

"But if you want to establish a friendship, so-called friends, even if you don't rely on this kind of restraint, you will naturally connect with each other? I think so."

"Misaka-san..."

Shokuhou Misaki looked at the smile on the other's face, and his cheeks became a little hot for some reason.

"Well, that's what I'm saying, it's just that cliques and clubs are too much trouble, I just want to give myself a little more free time-"

Misaka Mikoto immediately added, but she was interrupted before she could finish speaking.

"You haven't given up on making friends with me, have you☆~?"

Shokuhou Misaki said with a playful smile on his face.

"Huh? Are you kidding me, you narcissist! Of course I mean Fanfeng-san."

When Misaka Mikoto heard the words, her face flushed and she retorted.

"Huh? Me, I...?"

He didn't want the fire of war to suddenly burn himself, and Junko Fanfeng, who had a gratified smile on his face, couldn't help but become a little flustered.

"Eh~ is that so? I was thinking of seeing Misaka-san's perseverance in pursuit of power, and it's a pity that people will reluctantly accept your wishes☆~"

Shokuhou Saki shrugged slightly and shook his head.

"Don't use such misleading rhetoric! I think you're just making fun of me, right? Your character is too bad!"

Misaka Mikoto blushed and said angrily.