EPISODE 32 - Slice-of-Life Competition (Part 13)

"But how will I do that?" I asked myself, "Do I bribe Okada again?"

If so, what can I even offer to her? I owe her for last time and hadn't even repaid her yet.

I crossed my fingers.

"Got nothing else to do other than hope."

I stood up and walked in circles.

"However, there is another problem that arises... I am supposed to be phoned in sick and since Okada is in the same class as I am... there is a high chance that I get spotted if I get close to her."

Should I make use of the Overruling Statement again? But then again, a Slice-of-Life Protagonist regardless of gender has broad application over various genres and is included in almost all. Even if their role was diminished even for a slight second, they would remain a side character which only takes away their ability and frequency to interact but does not change their personality in any way.

"What I'm saying is if they see me, they're not going to forget it."

Then should I ask Mieko once more for help?

I scratched my head at the ide