The Carnivorous Beast Beauties Are Dying to Devour This Herbivorous Beast Me - 37

Chapter 37: Might Be More Carnivorous Than I Thought

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Lunch break came. Some students chatted with their friends while eating their lunch, others gathered in groups to play games on their smartphones and a few students sat alone while tapping furiously on their phones. Basically, everyone spent the lunch break in their own way. Amid the noisy classroom, one group in the corner stood out, drawing a lot of attention.

“That shitty Haruku… He’s getting another handmade bento from Seira-san today…”

“It’s not just that. Miran-chan and his little sister also made food for him.”

“There’s no way he can finish all that…”

“I guess they’re all going to be sharing their meal…”

“Wait, don’t you think there’s one more person today? Who’s that?”

“A first year? Oh, maybe a friend of his little sister?”

“She’s kind of cute… I think?”

“No, no. She’s definitely cute. Her charm gets overshadowed because she’s around Seira-san, Miran-san and Imouto-chan. Well, with three of the Top Four Beauties around her, of course she’s going to get overshadowed.”

“Don’t tell me… That sly Squirrel-chan is already making his move on the first years too?”

“This guy…! There’s no way he’s a herbivore! He must be a carnivore in disguise! I mean, just look at how carnivorous he is!”

Conversations like that could be heard from all around. With three of the newly dubbed “Top Four Beauties” gathered together here, it was no surprise that everyone’s attention was drawn to us. That said, while Seira-san, Miran, and Chinatsu were completely accustomed to being in the spotlight, I couldn’t say the same for myself—or for Anjuu-chan. Only us, the ones in the self-proclaimed “Herbivore Alliance,” who felt out of place under all this scrutiny. 

The reason for today’s attention was because Chinatsu and Anjuu-chan had come to my classroom for lunch break. Apparently, Anjuu-chan was trying to eat lunch with Chinatsu, but since Chinatsu already had a plan to join me for lunch, Anjuu-chan was left with no other choice but to tag along. A small herbivore like her being the subject of conversation in a room full of upperclassmen… Of course Anjuu-chan looked obviously uncomfortable. I actually felt a bit bad for Anjuu-chan…

“Huh? Onii, you joined the school festival planning committee?”

“Yeah… Seira-san said that she wanted to do it with me.”

“Being in the school festival planning committee doesn’t suit you at all, Onii. I’m worried about you now…”

“I think Haruku-senpai will be fine…!”

“Me too. I think everything will work out for the better if it’s Haruku-kun.”

“But still, Seira-chan was being a bit cunning, you know? With the way everyone acted, there was no way Haru could have the courage to say no.”

“Miran, you really have the tendency to sneak a straightforward diss sometimes, huh?”

“Well… Onii is always like that…”

“It’s still April, so you won’t be too busy but once the date dawns near, you’re going to have a lot of meetings after class. Sounds tough. Haru, if you need help, I might lend you a hand.”

“No, it’s okay. It wouldn’t be fair if I drag you along too, Miran. Since I’ve already been chosen, I need to do my part properly.”

“Huh? Onii…”

“Haruku-senpai, that’s a bit…”

“Huh? What’s with everyone? I… Did I step on another landmine…?”

“I agree with Haruku-kun though? Besides, if the meeting stretches for too long, I’ll be sure to escort Haruku-kun home… Just the two of  us. That’s why, Miran-san, you don’t need to worry. No matter how late it gets, I will escort Haruku-kun. You can head home first, okay?”

“That’s what I’m worried about the MOST! Haru! You blockhead! I said that because I want to walk home with you! That’s why, I will help out too! If you understand, answer me!”

“Ye-Yes Ma’am!”

“Good!”

So when Miran said, ‘I might lend you a hand,’ what she actually meant was, ‘I’ll help you so we can walk home together.’ Even after spending years with her, I still couldn’t understand a woman’s heart.

“…Miran-san, I think you’re pretty crafty too.”

“What do you mean?”

“The way you said it just now. You really didn’t leave any room for Haruku-kun to argue, right?”

“If he could understand what I meant without me saying it out loud, then I wouldn’t have to word it like that though.”

“Ugh… I… I will work harder to improve my sensibility…”

“Haruku-senpai… You’re really getting along well with everyone, huh?”

“You think so? Well, if I have to choose then yeah, I guess we get along well…”

“I mean, if it were me, I think I would cry on the spot if I got glared at by everyone like you did earlier!”

“Ri-Right…”

Anjuu-chan, you really didn’t need to say it with such confidence…

“But it’s not like I glare at anyone, you know? I only glared at Haru because he’s like this. I don’t go around glaring at people indiscriminately, you know?”

“…But Anjuu-san, you also smell really good…”

“Hiii…! I-I’m sorry! Please forgive me…!”

“Seira-san, please stop scaring her…”

“I-I didn’t think she’d get that scared…”

While rubbing Anjuu-chan’s trembling back, I gave Seira-san a reproachful look. I was already used to it (somewhat), but Anjuu-chan’s reaction was perfectly understandable. This was the normal reaction a herbivore would give after being glared at by a snow leopard. 

With her gaze cast downward, Anjuu-chan was still sobbing and trembling. Feeling bad for her, I continued rubbing her back until she calmed down. Seira-san looked visibly flustered too. She didn’t expect she had scared Anjuu-chan so much to the point of tears. Meanwhile, Miran was staring at Anjuu-chan intently, as if she was trying to bore a hole through her.

“Haru, wait a minute…”

“What’s wrong?”

“…No, it’s just… You shouldn’t touch a girl’s body so nonchalantly like that.”

“Wha-?! I-I didn’t mean to! She was crying, so I just… I’m sorry, Anjuu-chan! You must’ve hated it, huh?”

“Mnh… No, it’s fine…”

“Rather than crying she’s actually in he-“

“Ah…! I-I should return to my class now!”

Looking flustered for some reason, Anjuu-chan hurriedly packed away her lunch and stood up to leave the classroom.

What’s with that sudden change of attitude? Did something happen…?

Right after Anjuu-chan left, Seira-san and Chinatsu both closed their eyes and sniffed the air.

“Yukiya-san, this is…”

“If Chinatsu-san says so too, then yeah. There’s no mistaking it…”

“Huh? What are you talking about?”

“Haruku-kun, be careful. Anjuu-chan is more carnivorous than you might think.”

“Huh? Seriously, what are you talking about?!”

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