Koutarou and the others left the mountain during the day. While summer had just started, it still got hot during the afternoon. Calling it a day before it becomes too much was an iron rule when it came to fun beetle hunting.
“Sanae, it's hot”
“It's not hot”
“Then, it's heavy”
“It's not heavy”
“Get off. You don't have to do that after we've been beetle hunting, right?”
“That's why our love is being tested. If you really don't like it then try putting me down”
“Guess it can't be helped...”
Koutarou was climbing down the mountain while carrying one of the girls. The original plan was to have Clan get a piggyback, but for some reason, Sanae got on his back like it was the natural thing to do. She didn't seem to mind the heat and clung onto his back. Koutarou didn't have any intention of forcibly put her down either, so he let her do as she pleased.
“... I am a little envious of that honesty...”
Harumi was mumbling to herself as she looked at Koutarou and Sanae from behind. She wasn't good at showing her feelings to others, that's why she felt a little envious of Sanae. That was when Kiriha who was nearby replied to Harumi's mumbling.
“Sanae has done that ever since they met, it's sort of her privilege. It's nothing we can imitate”
“I heard that she did that ever since she was a ghost”
“Indeed. However, Sanae isn't the only one with such a privilege, right?”
Kiriha smiled as she said. Kiriha's privilege was a single card. The bonds and feelings reflected in that card showed Kiriha and Koutarou's strong bond.
“Privilege...”
“Sakuraba-senpai's case would be the knitting society, right?”
That was where Yurika joined in. She had on a cheerful smile and gently poked Harumi with her shoulder. She knew that the knitting society was a special place to Harumi where she could be alone with Koutarou.
“N-Nijino-san!”
“There's no need to be embarrassed. Everyone already knows”
“But in that case, Yurika-chan is at the top”