Autumn had deepened, and fallen leaves danced across the school grounds.
During a break between classes, Takuma sat quietly at his desk— unusually absorbed in a paperback book.
Mikiko noticed first.
"Wait... Kunimi is actually reading a book?!"
Shiori leaned closer.
"Don't tell me... Is it a romance novel?"
Urara's eyes lit up.
"Maybe we're finally getting some heart-pounding developments! ♡"
The girls excitedly gathered around him.
However—
Takuma looked up.
"...Hmm?"
He showed them the book.
"It's a book on Taekwondo tactics. I figured some of this might be useful for my next training session."
The girls froze.
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"YOU'RE JUST STUDYING?!"
Shiori refused to surrender.
"Come on, Kunimi. Why don't you take a break? I brought snacks!"
Mikiko quickly jumped in.
"I-I could let you look at my notes if you want!"
Karen hesitated.
"...M-Maybe I should just grab his hand when he's not expecting it..."
One after another— the girls launched their attacks.
Takuma's response?
"...Nah. I wanna concentrate."
Flip...
Another page turned.
Flip...
And another.
Mr. Oblivious's special ability activated.
Perfect Defense.
Hina stared in amazement.
Momiji nodded solemnly.
"The ultimate defensive technique of the Oblivious Style."
"What's it do?"
"It cuts down every romance flag with a bibliography."
"...He's reached enlightenment."
"The King of Obliviousness among Kings of Obliviousness."
Momiji nodded again.
"Consistent as ever."
The bell rang.
Class was about to begin.
Takuma slipped a bookmark between the pages and closed the book.
"...I'll finish it at home."
The girls watched him put it away.
Then sighed in perfect unison.
"...Yep."
"Mr. Oblivious as usual."