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“I’m home.”
“E-excuse me.”
I tried to say so, but there was no answer. As Kusunoki had said earlier, her parents were probably gone.
“Let’s wash our hands first. I’ve prepared the meal, so it’ll be ready soon.”
“Is this smell…..stew?”
“Correct. It’s beef stew. The bathroom is this way.”
The smell was so good that it wafted into the foyer, and I couldn’t help but exclaim.
“Beef stew…….I wonder how long it’s been since I’ve had that.
“Hm? Yukito kun, too?”
“Yeah. Huh? You mean Kusunoki as well?”
In response, Kusunoki gave a wry smile.
“It’s hard to make stews and curry when you live alone. You often end up with leftover roux.”
I nodded deeply many times at Kusunoki’s words..
I can’t really make enough for just one meal. Leaving it out for too long can lead to food poisoning. Eating out…I haven’t eaten much stew.
…..But then, why am I in the house of an idol, and it’s my favorite idol? And I’m about to be treat a stew? That’s what I’m thinking in my head, but I’ll ignore it.
If I think about it too much, there’s no end to it.
After washing my hands, I was shown around the room again.
As I expected, it was quite spacious. …But strangely, there was no room where her parents lived.
I’m curious, but this is probably something I shouldn’t ask. I told myself that and headed for the living room.
“Then wait for me over here. I’ll go get changed and get ready quickly.”
“Ah, I’ll help you, too.”
“Oh, no. I’m just thanking you, so sit down.”
“Ah.”
I tried to stand up, but Kusunoki pushed my shoulders and made me sit down. I would like her to refrain from sudden physical contact as it will shorten my life.
……This kind of skinship, I wonder if it’s because she’s from an all-girls school.
Well, maybe it will get better in time and I don’t need to tell her. I don’t think she will be able to close the distance any further.
And then Kusunoki was gone and I was left alone in the living room.
I noticed something again after she was gone.
IIt smells insanely good.
Eh !? I can smell Kusunoki’s scent from so many places !?
I’m thinking of something really creepy !?
Calm down. Don’t think like this. I’m gonna overdose due to an oversupply. Just as too much medicine is poison, too much fanboying is poison…..I guess? If I can die from that kind of overdose, isn’t that what I want?
……Calm down for once. Let your mind be at peace.
Oh, I can’t. My idol’s scent. I’m overflowing with anguish.
“…..Calm down !”
I slapped my cheek with both hands ! It made a better sound than I expected.
Ah, it hurts. But I finally calmed down.
But the sound was louder than I thought it would be,……and the sound of foot stomping on the floor was getting closer.
“A-are you okay? What’s that noise?”
“……Ah, my bad. I’m just trying to calm myself a little bit.”
“Your cheeks are bright red, though? Why are they so…?”
“Hm, um? Kusunoki? Wait, Kusunoki?”
Kusunoki, who seemed to have already finished changing her clothes and was wearing an apron in her casual appearance, approached me—Kusunoki wearing an apron !?
Eh !? An apron !? Kusunoki’s apron !?
Wait, wait, wait, wait, too close. I can’t. My heart can’t take it. I’m about to fall in love. I’m falling in love. I’m in love.
“Don’t do that to yourself……mou.”
The back of Kusunoki’s hand hit my cheek. It’s a little cold, as if it had just been washed.
Why? Eh? It’s a little too much information, isn’t it? hy is my favorite person so close to me, and yet she’s putting the back of her hand on my cheek !?
Isn’t she too good-looking? Isn’t he too kind?
Stop it ! Don’t rub the back of your hand on my cheek ! I love you already ! Are you telling me to love you more !? (She didn’t say that)
“Take care of yourself. That’s a promise you made to me, okay?”
“yes….”
Her cuteness gauge is overflowing a bit. What a cute creature. I can’t help but think it transcends the human race or something.
“……And I’m sorry. I miscalculated the distance again.
“…No matter how many hearts I have, it’s not enough, so please help me with that.”
I was relieved to see Kusunoki away from me, and I calmed my bolstered heart down. I think if I measure my blood pressure now, my blood pressure cuff will explode and break.
“Then wait a little longer. I’ll heat it up soon.
“Yes, yes. I understand.”
And Kusunoki went back to the kitchen. I really liked her apron. She didn’t do any cooking videos on the official channel.
…..I mean, It’s pretty new.
“……Take care of yourself, huh.”
That’s the first time she said that to me. …I can’t use this method anymore.
I took a deep breath, closed my eyes, calmed myself down, and said to myself, [Okay.] It’s okay now. I don’t know if I say so myself, but I think I’m pretty calm.
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“It’s done, Yukito kun.”
“Is this some kind of heavenly paradise? This place is.”
“It’s just a stew I made.”
“I don’t think [just] is the most appropriate word in the world for a stew made by an idol and my favorite one.”
It is a value that money cannot buy. Eh?
“Can I really eat it? Are you sure I can eat it?”
“What kind of question is that, it’s….I made for you to eat, Yukito kun.”
“If it weren’t for me, you would’ve fallen in love, right? Isn’t it good that I love Kusunoki?”
“Well, I don’t have time for that today.”
“I’m sorry, I just love you so much.”
I tend to mutter things like “I love you” while looking at my smartphone screen. Maybe that’s not a good thing for me either.
“Uh, it’s okay because I’m happy, but…you can’t say things like that to other girls, okay?”
“I can’t say it to anyone but Kusunoki, though……”
“…..Is that so?”
“I’m the biggest fan of Kusunoki. I’m the one who thinks she’s the cutest.”
I’m a fan of [Sunlight hope], but my favorite is [Kusunoki Nanami]. That will never change. I’m sure I’ll still be fanboying over her in my next life as well.
“…..Hmm, I see.”
She’s pretending like she doesn’t care, but…no, she’s not pretending. Her face is so red. Her mouth is also puffed.
The power of Kusunoki’s embarrassed face is really strong. She’s so cute.
“D-don’t look at me too much. It’s getting cold. Eat it quickly.”
“Let’s dig in while it’s hot.”
“I’ve never seen anyone put an all out in that……”
Carefully scoop up the stew and bring it to my mouth, making sure not to spill a single drop.
“—-“
“Are you okay? Was it too hot?”
“…..It’s delicious.”
Please don’t expect food reports from me. However, this is…..amazing.
“It’s insanely delicious.”
“Thank…..eh? Yukito kun, are you crying? Are you okay?”
“No, it’s okay, it’s okay. It’s my favorite idol’s homemade stew…even if I don’t look at it like that, it’s just really delicious.”
“Oh, really?”
I eat the stew while nodding my head. It’s so delicious. Really.
Really, really good. I was a little scared.
“Thank you, Kusunoki. It’s really delicious.”
“…That’s good. There’s refills, so eat as much as you want.”
Kusunoki smiled and started to eat the stew.
It was a very happy and warm moment.
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