Hyouka - Volume 03 - The Kudryavka Sequence - Welcome to KANYA FESTA! (1)

"While it's vexing that we had something stolen from us, it's this sort of
accidental incident that we most look forward to. This is way more
interesting than the usual stuff that we have to report on, isn't it? You've
really saved us a lot of trouble. Who would have thought this 'Juumoji' would
work in such a way?"
He then added a compliment.
"Good work for figuring that out."
"Oh, yes, that was mainly Oreki-san."
Yet, upon mentioning Oreki-san's name, for some reason Toogaito-san's
smile was a mix between delight and vexation.
"...Ah, of course. Anyway, give him my thanks."
"Okay."
"Well, thanks for the information."
With a cheerful expression, I watched as Toogaito-san returned to the
Biology Room.
It was when he was about to shut the door that I remembered Irisu-san's
advice - "For situations where you're dealing with strangers which you would
not deal with again after you receive the favour, in nine out of ten cases, they
would consider your request a rip-off."
Wait! Please write something about the Classics Club in return!
I should have shouted that to Toogaito-san... but I couldn't do it. I couldn't
make myself say something that sounds like I do not trust Toogaito-san.
"......"
I looked at the hand which I stretched out to call Toogaito-san. For a
moment, I felt depressed at failing once again.