Eh, Shibata-san as well? Unless she's an artist or model...... But that's
rather unlikely, right?"
As apparent from Mizuki's supporting comment, Mikihiko's words
were pure speculation.
Of course, Tatsuya knew exactly what the truth of the matter was.
Rather, the inability to recall such a conspicuously dressed young lady
was even more astonishing. Just as Tatsuya hesitated whether to dispel
his friends' bewilderment, the topic of their conversation had already
returned with Miyuki.
Tatsuya felt a massive amount of eyes turned this way. While
pretending to go about their business yet unable to contain their
curiosity, gazes were resting on them from all four directions. Though
Miyuki still drew the usual amount of stares, the number of
surreptitious looks had increased substantially compared to usual.
"Sorry for the wait, Onii-sama."
As if wholly ignorant of these details, Miyuki sat next to Tatsuya as if
this was the most natural thing in the world.
"Tatsuya-kun, allow me to make a few introductions."
Naturally, Honoka sat directly across from Tatsuya and spoke towards
the young girl by her side.
"Angelina Kudou Schultz. You might have heard about this already,
but she is the transfer student that will be joining us in Class A starting
today."
Hearing Honoka's introduction, not only Tatsuya -- but the other three
also revealed bemused expressions.
"Honoka, don't just face me, shouldn't you introduce everyone else?"
As the person in question, the transfer student espoused everyone's
sentiments.
"Eh, ah, s-sorry!"
"......Well, that's our Honoka."
"Indeed, that's quite like Honoka."
Faced with Erika and Mizuki's commentary, which were more like
barbs landing right on target, Honoka flushed red and was unable to
speak a single word.