When Sakiko woke up again, it was already noon. The aroma of food drove her, hungry and having skipped breakfast, to open her eyes and struggle up from the bench.
Miki Kashiwagi had driven out to buy takeout Chinese bento boxes for everyone. The distinct spicy and sweet aromas of the sweet chicken and chow mein made Sakiko's mouth water, instantly awakening her appetite.
"You're awake, Sakiko." Miki handed Sakiko a bento box. Soyo, who had previously been used as a pillow by Sakiko, was now meticulously brewing tea for everyone, while Tomori and Taki sat together, stuffing fried rice into their mouths while wrestling with math homework.
Chapter 136