Crossover: I Took In a Runaway High School Girl

After getting approval from the girls to go to the movies together, Kakeru Tobe immediately smiled widely. He felt very proud of himself. "As expected from Hayama," he said, patting Hayama Hayato's shoulder enthusiastically, "how could Hayama ever fail? In that case, I'll pay for the movie tickets!" Kakeru Tobe pretended to be generous.

Hayama Hayato looked surprised. "But Tobe, didn't you want to save money to buy the new game console? They said the international game company Sword Art Online is also going to release a new game for public testing."

Kakeru Tobe showed a little pain on his face, but he still patted his chest. "No problem, I can save up to buy the game later. But there aren't many opportunities to go to the movies with friends like this, so I'll pay for the tickets!"

Kakeru thought, if he didn't take the initiative to buy the tickets, how could he arrange the seats fairly? Although there were many tickets to buy, he was determined to be able to sit next to Ebina Hime. However, he forgot that tickets could be exchanged, as could the seats.

Renji Kamisaka was surprised to hear that Kakeru Tobe wanted to pay for the movie tickets. "I don't need to," he said. "Since we're going to hang out together, how can Tobe pay for everything? Of course, the Dutch treat system (AA) makes more sense!" He gave his suggestion to Hayama Hayato. Renji could have paid for the girls' tickets, but he didn't want to take advantage of Kakeru Tobe, with whom he wasn't very close.

However, Kakeru Tobe insisted. He looked at Hayama Hayato pleadingly, asking him to help persuade Renji. Finally, after Hayama Hayato almost begged and said many nice things, Renji reluctantly agreed.

Renji noticed that something was off. Kakeru Tobe, who was in a hurry to pay for the tickets, must have had another motive. Renji didn't believe Hayama Hayato didn't notice it. But since Hayama insisted on being a good person, Renji didn't mind taking advantage. This way, the kindness belonged to Hayama, and had nothing to do with him. The one who lost out on the money was Kakeru Tobe.

A boy who isn't rich, so eager to buy all the movie tickets. There's no other possibility than to manipulate the seating arrangement, Renji thought. As he thought, he subconsciously glanced at Ebina Hime, who was chatting with Miura Yumiko.

According to the original plot, Kakeru Tobe seemed to like Ebina Hime. But Hime had no intention of dating him at all. Don't look at Ebina Hime who always fantasizes about various BL plots and gets nosebleeds from time to time because of her excitement. This girl was not that simple. She was the most conscious person in Miura Yumiko's circle.

Miura Yumiko was the type who trusted her friends very much. When her friends were around, she barely thought. Yuigahama Yui was a girl who liked to agree with others. In other words, she could understand the atmosphere, but the bad side was that she was too easily swayed and had no opinions of her own. The bespectacled Ebina Hime, who pretended to like BL, was the brains of the operation. Last time, when the girls were surrounded by gangsters, it was Ebina Hime who ran away and called the police to bring Detective Kōsaka Daisuke.

Kakeru Tobe was quite insightful. Of course, it might have been because he thought that Miura Yumiko was too hard to get, Yuigahama Yui was also very popular, so he had no chance. And Ebina Hime, because she liked BL, was subconsciously shunned by boys. Tobe thought he had a chance, so he wanted to try.

But isn't that a way of looking down on Ebina Hime? I think no one wants her, so I want to try. She's not that cheap.

Besides, Kakeru Tobe wasn't her type. Hayama Hayato was the type of popular, central guy who would become an elite professional after graduation. As for Kakeru Tobe, besides being Hayama Hayato's friend and liking to cause a commotion, he didn't seem to have any other advantages. His academic performance was mediocre, at an average level. He was a bit flashy, with long hair and a headband, and it seemed he liked to dress up.

For Ebina Hime, Kakeru Tobe didn't look like a man at all, and she didn't consider him a man who could arouse her heart. Therefore, Kakeru Tobe's unrequited love was destined to fail.

Even so, Renji Kamisaka wouldn't deny a person who worked hard for love. He accepted the movie tickets bought by Kakeru Tobe with a clear conscience. Since Tobe wanted to use him and the others as an excuse to find an opportunity to spend time with the girl he liked, it was reasonable for him to receive compensation.

Miura Yumiko was a little surprised. Tobe was usually a bit stingy. His money was used to buy skincare products and conditioner. He even often looked at himself in the mirror. She didn't know why Kakeru Tobe was so generous. She had the same thought as Renji, that a Dutch treat was better. But Hayama Hayato defended Kakeru Tobe, and Miura Yumiko changed her mind. Since Tobe was willing to spend the money, she would accept it.

Sometimes, accepting a friend's kindness is also a way to maintain a friendship. Otherwise, the other person will think you're looking down on them. At worst, she could treat Tobe next time. Friends have to connect with each other, otherwise, it's better to be strangers.

After class, Miura Yumiko brought Yui, Ebina Hime, and Sayu Ogiwara, surrounding Shiina Mahiru. Renji Kamisaka was right next to Shiina Mahiru, so he was surrounded by beautiful girls.

Miura Yumiko whispered, "Do you think Tobe has a hidden motive? He's always so stingy, but he's going to buy all our movie tickets tomorrow."

"Really? Is his wallet still strong?" Yuigahama Yui exclaimed, covering her mouth.

Sayu Ogiwara didn't know Tobe well, so she didn't comment.

Shiina Mahiru touched her chin and said, "I feel like he has a hidden motive."

Ebina Hime smiled and made a joke. "Maybe Tobe just wants to watch a movie with Hayama? Ah, the friendship between boys is truly wonderful. It seems Tobe always sticks to Hayama. Wherever Hayama goes, he follows. Has the spark of love finally come?"

"Shut up, Hime! How is this possible!" Miura Yumiko quickly covered Hime's mouth and looked at Renji Kamisaka awkwardly, afraid he would misunderstand her fantasy.

Renji smiled and said, "Isn't it possible he likes one of you and wants to make a seating arrangement?"

"If I were buying the movie tickets myself, I would also hope to arrange the girl I like to sit next to me," Renji said, while focusing on Ebina Hime.

Ebina Hime trembled and subconsciously avoided his eyes. Her heart was very agitated and her cheeks were flushed. Renji saw it! What a sensitive man.