The Strongest Loner Redo His Youth With Unmatched Prowess!! ~In the Second Round of School Life, He Made Beautiful Girl Friends!~ - Chapter 7: Maiden Name

(Ababababababa!!!?) 

A Stub was looming right in front of Yuito. 

At this rate, he would enter the stylish zone and die. 

However, he couldn’t escape. 

“It’s my first time at a Stub.” 

“Then, let me tell you my recommendation!” 

Right next to him was Hakari. 

No way, that’s impossible. 

But he couldn’t just run away.

From the moment he was invited, there was no option to decline. Because introverts can’t refuse. 

When invited to a drinking party, he thinks, “I don’t want to go…” but reluctantly shows up and quietly sits in a corner by himself. 

It’s tough to go, but it’s also tough to refuse. 

That’s what being an introvert is like. 

(Oh no!? I’m going into the store!!)

Yuito followed Hakari into the Stub. 

Naturally, he wouldn’t die. 

It was just an overwhelming sense of being out of place. 

He wanted to go home quickly. 

Like a duckling, Yuito followed Hakari. 

It seemed she was just going to take her seats for now.

(By the way, how do I place an order… I think I have to chant some kind of spell… But I can’t use magic…) 

Speaking of Starbooks, it’s famous for its complicated orders. 

Even the sizes aren’t SML. 

There’s short, grande, and stuff like that. 

By using unique size labels, they probably create a ‘difference’ from other cafes.

They are probably branding the store like that, but it’s not friendly to introverts. 

In fact, by creating an atmosphere where introverts can’t easily enter, they might be enhancing the store’s stylishness. 

When the customers are stylish, the store’s atmosphere also improves. 

“Well then, I’ll go place the order! What does everyone want?”

As Yuito was nervously anticipating the order, Kirika offered to place the order. 

The refreshing handsome guys and the arrogant types recited their orders with ease. 

…Can she really memorize those? 

Yuito wondered, but Kirika was nodding in agreement. 

It seemed to be no problem. 

“I’ll leave it to Jinguuji-san.” 

“I-I’d like to leave it to you too…”

Fortunately, Hakari ordered everything from Kirika. 

Yuito jumped on the bandwagon. 

“Leave it to me, I’ll order the most delicious ones! Oh, but since there are a lot of orders, could someone help carry them?” 

Indeed, carrying four people’s orders on one tray would be tough. 

Someone should go help. 

(Ah, should I go?)

It would be better for the lower-ranking members to help with carrying the luggage. 

Yuito thought about offering to help, but… 

Unfortunately, even in situations like this, introverts tend to hold back. 

He moves a beat slower. 

“Then I’ll go with you.” 

“Thanks!” 

A refreshing handsome guy stepped up. 

It seems he can be considerate too. 

His movements were quick. 

Kirika and the handsome guy headed straight to the counter.

And so, the three left behind were Yuito, Hakari, and the arrogant type. 

(Wait, did I end up in an awkward situation?) 

He doesn’t feel like a conversation will flow among these three. 

The two who went to place the order were the mood makers. 

“Haka――” 

“Akizuki-san, what kind of training do you do?” 

The arrogant type was about to call Hakari’s name. 

However, Hakari spoke up just a moment earlier. 

The content was about Yuito.

He feels like the arrogant guy’s irritation points have increased. 

“Ah, I――” 

“I often practice in a practical format. I spar with juniors. Want to come watch, Hakari?” 

The arrogant guy interrupted Yuito. 

Hakari’s expression seemed to sharpen. 

Moreover, even though he was just warned, he called her by her name again. 

Hakari’s irritation points also increased. 

Without answering the arrogant guy, Hakari silently looked at Yuito.

She probably wants him to continue talking. 

“I don’t have anyone to practice with, so I can’t do practical training. I mostly do basic exercises like swinging and running.” 

If it’s not practical training but actual combat, he has done it to the point of almost dying. 

Yuito has even had matches with his master multiple times. 

(But in that case, if I let my guard down, they’ll come to kill me… It’s hard to call it practice…)

After listening to Yuito’s story, the arrogant type snorted. 

“Ha. A loner, huh?” 

(That’s right…) 

However, Hakari was deep in thought. 

“I see, that’s informative.” 

(I don’t really get it, but if it was helpful, then that’s good…) 

While they were talking about such things, Kirika and the others returned. 

“Hey! It’s time for dinner!”

What Kirika brought were coffee and sandwiches. 

There might be more complex names for them, but he doesn’t know the details. 

However, they look very delicious. 

“Jinguuji-san, the payment is――” 

“You don’t need to pay! This is a welcome gift for our entrance!” 

“But you’re also a new student… I’ll pay properly.” 

Kirika said she would treat him, but in the end, he paid for it.

In the first place, he can’t just impose the payment on someone he has just met. 

“Well then, let’s eat――” 

“Wait a minute!” 

The arrogant type reached for the sandwich. 

However, Kirika stopped him. 

“Let’s introduce ourselves again. I want to know your name too, Akizuki-kun.” 

It seems the introductions for the four of them had already been done beforehand. 

Apparently, Kirika said that for Yuito’s sake.

Indeed, Yuito doesn’t know the names of the two boys. 

He really wants them to introduce themselves. 

“Tch. ‘Arai Shinya.'” 

It seems the arrogant one is named Arai. 

After bluntly stating his name, he took a bite of his sandwich. 

“I’m ‘Asakaze Tooru.’ Nice to meet you.” 

The handsome guy said cheerfully. 

The surname Asakaze also has a refreshing feel to it.

“I’m Jinguuji Kirika.”

“I don’t need to know that.”

Kirika and Hakari continued. 

Of course, he knew Kirika’s name, the seat-stealing woman. 

As for Hakari, she had just introduced herself a moment ago. 

Then it was Yuito’s turn. 

He felt nervous. 

Why does introducing oneself make one so nervous, even if it’s just saying his name? 

“I’m Akizuki Yuito…”

Kirika reacted slightly.

“…How do you write Yuito-kun?” 

Why is she asking that? 

Yuito wondered but answered honestly. 

“It’s ‘Yui’ for the only one and ‘to’ for person.” 

“Yuito-kun… your last name hasn’t changed, has it?” 

Yuito was startled. 

(Huh, what!? An esper!?) 

He was surprised and answered. 

“Uh, um, yes. Due to certain circumstances, I’m staying with my maternal uncle… My maiden name is ‘Kirisaki.'”

For a brief moment, Kirika’s eyes widened. 

..Was there something surprising about it? 

Yuito thought, but couldn’t find an answer. 

“That’s impressive. How did you figure it out?” 

She guessed that Yuito’s last name had changed. 

Asakaze seemed surprised by that. He asked Kirika for the reason. 

Indeed, how did she know? Yuito was also curious. 

“Ah, um, I’m really into name fortune-telling. So, I found it strange that the surname Akizuki and the name Yuito don’t match well!” 

Kirika said quickly as if she were in a hurry.

(Can she really know that from fortune-telling… that’s amazing…) 

Yuito was honestly impressed,

Without considering that Kirika might be hiding something.