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"Congratulations on the graduation senpai,"
"Congratulations on the graduation,"
"Congrats"
All kinds of people came to Rinku, congratulating her on her graduation day. It's not uncommon for people to cry when they see Rinku graduate from high school.
After parting from the group, Rinku joined with all the members of HapiAra.
"It's hard to be popular, isn't it?" said Maho when she saw Rinku's haggard face.
"Ehh, you guys weren't mobbed like me?" Rinku said with a frown.
"Well, we still get approached, just not as much as you Rinku-san," said Rei followed by Muni and Maho's nods.
"Besides, it's obvious which one of us is more famous," said Muni who pointed at Rinku.
Rinku sighed and then said, "I feel like I wanna rebirth."
After saying that, her head was suddenly knocked lightly by someone standing behind. "Hush, don't say something like that Rinku,"
Recognizing the person's voice, she immediately turned around and hugged her. "You came too Tsubaki-chan,"
Tsubaki smiled then gently stroked Rinku's head, "Of course, how could I miss your graduation day,"
"Ehehe," Rinku giggled while leaning her head against Tsubaki, obviously because she was comfortable with the affection given to her.
"Let's go then?" said Tsubaki extending her hand to Rinku.
"Yes, let's go," replied Rinku who accepted the hand.
They walked together out of the school gate, completely forgetting about their three friends who had been watching their intimate behavior.
Meanwhile, they were frozen in place, not knowing how to react.
"Here we go again, they really don't know time and place, flirting as if the world only belongs to them," said Muni, who gradually became annoyed with their actions.
Maho gave a smirk and poked Muni's cheek. "Just say that you're jealous Muni, you also want to have a girlfriend but no one is interested in you, right?"
Her annoyance getting the better of her, she swatted Maho's hand away quite roughly. "That's fine, I also have someone I like,"
"Eh? But you never said anything Muni-san," Rei said surprised at the revelation.
"O-of course I wouldn't say it that easily," Muni said with her face turning bright red.
Before they could tease Muni any more, they suddenly heard the sound of someone calling out to Muni.
Following the direction of the voice, they saw Miiko running towards them.
"Miiko? What are you doing here?"
"Mou, we promised to go on a date, what the heck Muni-chan,"
Muni reflexively covered Miiko's mouth, "A-ahaha, w-we have some business, so we're leaving first," then dragged Miiko from that place.
Not far away were the sounds of the two of them flirting.
Feeling dejavu, Maho started, "Rei,"
"Yes?"
"Wanna date?"
"U-umm, I don't think such a decision should be made out of mere jealousy,"
"UGHHH, I'M NOT JEALOUS, EVER."
"It doesn't feel like it, you're about to become a college student, even though it feels like only yesterday we were talking about your future plans,"
"Yes, time seems quite fast,"
They took a walk until they found a very beautiful flower garden. They decided to sit on one of the benches there to enjoy the view.
"Rinku,"
"Yes Tsubaki-chan?"
"Umm, are you sure you'll continue studying at the same college as me?"
"Of course, after all I am interested in one of the fields of study there. And also I can live at Tsubaki-chan's place," Rinku said showing off her usual bright smile.
"Th-that I'm also very happy about. But, if that's your choice, then I won't against it."
Both of them fell silent again, even so, the silence that was created actually made them enjoy each other's presence.
Rinku then rested her head on Tsubaki's shoulder. "Will our relationship be like this forever?"
The words made Tsubaki startled, but at the same time she realized something she also wanted to be with Rinku forever. Therefore, she answered with confidence.
"Definitely."