"How...how was it?" Tensyoin Miyuki's gaze shifted elsewhere, and she shyly asked in a soft voice.

Hmm? Is she asking about the omurice? Well...it was as good as usual. By the way, could you stop hunching like that? Don't you realize how revealing your clothes are right now?

This posture is not good in many ways, and...it's too close, way too close.

"It was good."

I answered calmly.

"Really...then let's leave it at that."

After taking a step back, Tensyoin Miyuki stood up and awkwardly adjusted her long golden hair. Her gaze started to wander inexplicably.

Although it seems like she misunderstood something, it's better not to do anything now that the crisis has passed safely.

"Very well, very well. I have witnessed something interesting."

The wicked boss nodded with satisfaction.

"Well then, let's end it here for today."

"Hey, is it just for today?"

"Of course. This is what they call 'To Be Continued.' Isn't it common in games or anime?"

"Well, I'd rather have it cut short."

"Well, since the event ended early today and the guests feel regret, as compensation, I will give a small gift to the female participants. Looking forward to our next collaboration."

"..."

Hey, what about me as a guest? Why is there a gift only for the female participants? Am I just a free laborer? Be careful, I'll sue you for gender discrimination and differential treatment.

After saying that, the two of them left.

In the end, I only took a bite of the omurice. Although it feels like a waste, after going through that kind of thing, I just can't eat anymore. At least, that's what Ryuto thinks.

Then.

"Hey, what do we do now?"

I can be considered as a core member of some sort of alliance, although the alliance is almost falling apart.

"..."

Unexpectedly, there was no response at all.

They all have the look of being devastated by a complete defeat, standing still and motionless.

"Well, the situation is very dire now, to say the least."

Maybe because no one is speaking, or maybe to lighten the mood, the core member of the alliance, the class representative, muttered to himself.

But surprisingly, everyone started to rally, although it seems unrelated to what he just said.

"We can't give up like this. I won't allow anyone else to take away my stupid brother...he belongs to me."

They made a somewhat strange declaration.

"Well, it's not a settled matter yet. In other words, there is still hope. It's just a meager amount, but there is hope to surpass it."

They have confidence in themselves, believing that they can break the record, although it's unclear in what aspect.

"I'm not quite sure, but we mustn't give up now. If it were Ryuto-sama, he would definitely do the same. If we give up, there will be no possibility of becoming Ryuto-sama's lover. I will never give up."

Despite the uncertainty, they continue to embody the spirit of perseverance, although it seems like they have mistaken the direction.

But no matter what, almost everyone fell silent for some reason, and then, for some reason, everyone was revived. Although the reason was unknown, the result was that the alliance seemed to have resurrected once again.