What Could Be Seen From That Back (2nd Year Volume 2 SS)

"What Could Be Seen From That Back" (その背中から見えるもの) is a short story for volume 2 of 2nd Year arc of You-Zitsu light novel series, from the purchase of MF Tape J 055 collection, together with other three short stories.

Summary
This short story is from the POV of Sakurako Tsubaki:

As she was on her way back to the dorms from the Keyaki mall, she saw Ayanokōji enter a convenience store and having trailed him until now, even as he showed no signs of noticing her, she knew she was discovered. Having stayed a proper distance from him, she took a lollipop and just as he was about to pay for the stuff in his shopping basket, she called out to him. Even after directing his attention towards her, he didn’t seem surprised and asked what she needed from him without bringing up the fact that she watched him in the café as well. Asking to want to talk with him outside, She paid for the lollipop and went outside. When asked what she wanted to say to him, she said she was asked to deliver a message from 'him' if they met. He accurately understood 'him' being Utomiya Riku. She said 'he' would arrive there at once. Even though she wasn't able to completely assess Ayanokōji then, she knew she had enough time and there was no need to hurry. And then—