The Carnivorous Beast Beauties Are Dying to Devour This Herbivorous Beast Me - 47

Chapter 47: Visiting a Sick Person

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The homeroom session at the end of the day finally came to an end. The other classmates slowly began to return home. Amidst the chatter of people saying things like “Let’s go to karaoke” or “Let’s go to Starb*cks,” I could also hear the voices of people expressing concern for Seira-san. The Top Three Beauties… No, with Chinatsu in the equation, it had become the Top Four Beauties. As a member of the Top Four Beauties, Seira-san was very popular at school. With someone as popular as her absent today, there seemed to be a general lack of energy in the class. It was only natural for a lot of people to be concerned about her wellbeing. 

“Miran, are you going to visit Seira-san after this— Wait? What’s with that reaction?”

Before I could finish my sentence, Miran widened her already large eyes even further and looked up at me before narrowing her pupils slightly. She had a look on her face as if to say, ‘Just what the heck is he talking about now?’

“Huh? Did I say something weird?”

“No, it’s not that, but I don’t think Haru needs to come along though.”

“Aren’t you being a bit too cruel with me?!”

“I-I’m not! It’s not like that! I’m not rejecting you, Haru…”

Though Haru still looks calm now, I can tell from his scent alone that he’s about to enter his heat season soon. With that in mind, throwing him into the nest of a female cat in heat would surely be disastrous. I’d rather not have Haru anywhere near Seira-chan in her current state…

“You’re not rejecting me? Then why…?”

“We-Well, you wouldn’t want to catch Seira-chan’s cold, right?”

“Hmm… Yeah, I don’t, but….”

“See? That’s why, I will go by myself.”

“…By that logic, wouldn’t you catch Seira-san’s cold, Miran?”

“I’ll be fine! I’m a snake after all!”

“What kind of nonsense logic is that…? Miran, are you hiding something from me?”

“Nnhg! Wa-Wait! Don’t get too close…!”

I tried to press Miran for answers, but she pushed against my chest with both hands to maintain some distance between us. 

“…I knew it… You’re rejecting me, aren’t you? Do you hate me now…?”

“No…! I don’t hate you, Haru! If anything, I like you too much! That’s why…!”

“Huh?”

“I’m afraid I can’t say I approve of an indecent display of affection in a public space, Arisugawa-kun and second year Miran Sakuraba.”

Hearing someone’s voice coming from behind us all of a sudden like that, both Miran and I turned around at the same time. There, we saw Sumeragi-senpai standing imposingly with arms crossed together and a sly smile on her face. 

“Su-Sumeragi-senpai…! N-No! We weren’t doing anything indecent though…!”

“We-We didn’t do anything weird or anything either…!”

“Fufu~ I’m just joking. Besides, I’m sure both of you are consenting to… Whatever you two must be doing. Just make sure you don’t take it any further at school, okay?!”

“”WE WON’T!””

Satisfied with our reaction, Sumeragi-senpai let out a hearty laugh. Somehow, I couldn’t shake the feeling that we were dancing in the palm of her hand…

“So-So… Sumeragi-senpai, what brings you all the way here to the second year classrooms…?”

“Ah, that’s right. I actually need your help with something, Arisugawa-kun. Would you mind lending me a hand?”

“Sounds good. Haru, I will go check on Seira-chan’s condition, so you go help senpai.”

“Mi-Miran, you’re really jumping at the chance when you see one, huh…” 

Taking her chance, Miran pushed my back firmly, nudging me toward Sumeragi-senpai. It seemed she was dead set on keeping me from going to Seira-san’s place. I guess I should give up for now.

“Alright, alright. I understand. I will help Sumeragi-senpai.”

“Much appreciated. Come with me.”

I trailed after Sumeragi-senpai, who beamed with a bright smile after hearing me agreed to help her. Behind me, Miran gave me a small wave. 

“Well then, please help me with this.”

“Yes.”

Following Sumeragi-senpai’s instructions, I spent about an hour organizing supplies in the storage room. The student council members were really efficient with their work though, so I only had to organize them a bit since most of the work was already done beforehand. 

“Phew…”

“Thank you, Arigusawa-kun. You really helped us back there.”

While taking a break, I received a can of juice from Sumeragi-senpai. I took a sip of the refreshing juice to quench my thirst.

“By the way, Sumeragi-senpai.”

“Hmm?”

“I noticed you call for my help from time to time, and I can’t help but wonder… Why me specifically?”

“Ah, that… Actually, Arisugawa-kun, I’ve been hoping you would join the student council.”

“Huh? The student council…?”

For a moment, my brain was unable to process Sumeragi-senpai’s words, leaving me with a blank expression.

“No, but I don’t have any special skills or anything though?”

“No, no. Take second year Seira Yukiya for example, along with second year Miran Sakuraba and first year Chinatsu Arigusawa… Ah, and also first year Tsukino Anjuu. All of them are quite attached to you, aren’t they? You have a natural charm that draws people in. I’d say that’s a talent in itself.”

“A charm that draws people in…”

“Precisely. So, technically speaking, if I recruit you to join the student council, those four girls will naturally follow suit, won’t they?”

“So that’s your goal, Sumeragi-senpai? But why do you need to recruit so many people to join the student council?”

“Why? Well, they’re all incredibly cute, aren’t they?”

“Cute… Huh? That’s all?!”

“No, no. Being cute is unexpectedly important, you know? The student council represents the students. By having those adorable girls joining our ranks, we can create this mysteriously captivating aura. The other students will see us as something exalted, like something sacred and dignified.”

“I-I see… Wait, would it really…?”

I felt like I was being swept along by the momentum for a bit, but basically Sumeragi-senpai just wanted to gather good-looking girls, right?

“Well, in any case… I, or to be precise, the student council, wants you, Arisugawa-kun. I’d appreciate it if you’d consider joining the student council.”

“I-I’ll think about it…”

Now that I had finished my task, I left the storage room after Sumeragi-senpai saw me off. 

The student council, huh? That feels like too much responsibility for me…

After leaving school, I immediately headed toward Seira-san’s house.Despite hat Miran had said to me, I was still worried about Seira-san. I just wanted to check on her for a bit. That should be fine, right? I had a plastic bag in one hand, filled with sports drinks and jelly packets I had bought on my way here. I reached for Seira-san’s doorbell and…

Ding dong!

BAM! THUD THUD THUD THUD THUD!! BAM BAM BAM!!

After I rang the doorbell, I heard quite a commotion coming from inside the house. It was the sound of hurried footsteps and the sound of several people scrambling to move.

Wha-What’s happening here…?

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