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On the morning after the gymnastics festival, I arrived at my classroom and took my seat.
“Good morning, Akuru”
Haruka came in, and then Ai and Sara came in as well.
“Good morning, Sara and Yano, good morning.”
“Yes, good morning, Sano kun.”
“Good morning, Akuru kun.”
“What’s up with the three of you?”
“It’s almost your birthday, but we don’t know what you want, so we wanted to ask you.”
“Aah, a gift, well, to be honest, I don’t have anything I want, if I had to say, I’d say it’s all about the feeling. But I’m happy just to get it.”
“That’s right, I kind of knew you would say that. Well then, we’ll decide, so please look forward to it♪”
“Yeah.”
Saying that, the three returned to their seats.
Yeah, I’m really happy. It’s bad when I think about it calmly, having the three of them and Kaori san celebrate with me.
Plus, I get to celebrate with my parents too, so that’s something to look forward to, normally.
~That night~
★ In a group call with three heroines
“Have you two decided what you want for Akuru’s birthday?”
“No. It’s hard to come up with something he wants.”
“I can’t think of anything either.”
“I’m thinking stationery, just to be safe.”
“Well, since it’s our first birthday party together, don’t you think we should make it more special?”
“Special… what would be good?”
“Well, I’d like something he can use anyway.”
“Right… how about something to wear?”
“Like clothes?”
“If it’s clothes, maybe some accessories would be better.”
“I like that one! Accessories.”
“Yeah, I think that’s a good idea.”
“Well, let’s do that.”
“Oh, I’ve got an idea!”
“What’s a good idea?”
“What did you come up with? Haruka-chan.”
“Let’s buy one for ourselves anyway, and make it a matching set!”
“You’re going to buy one for yourself on Sano kun’s birthday? But it sounds a little interesting.”
“I think it’s a good idea, even if it’s a little embarrassing.”
“Yeah, well, he said it’s all about the feelings, so wouldn’t it be really special if we got the same one?”
“That’s true.”
“But what are you going to get?”
“Well, I’d like something I can wear to school anyway.”
“Well, does that mean we can wear it to school, too?”
“Yeah, that’s as expected…”
“Well, well, you two go at your own pace. I’ll wear it, but I’m sure Akuru will understand if I explain it to him.”
“Explain what?”
“No, I’m just saying, you two aren’t ready to wear it yet.”
“Well, you’re right.”
“Yeah, I think it’s too hard for me at school, too.”
“Yeah, yeah, but that means it’s okay to wear it once you have a deeper relationship with Akuru right?”
“Well, I guess, if we get to know each other better…”
“I’m the same as you, Ai chan.”
“I know, that’s why I’m going to tell Akuru that you can’t wear it to school yet, but that you will wear it eventually.”
“But is that okay with Sano kun’s side? Suddenly have the same one.”
“Ai-chan? I’m going to ask you this, but do you think Akuru will be unhappy about it?”
“…… seems like he’d rather be happy.”
“Right”
“Right, you both think so, don’t you?”
“If anything, the day after I give it to him, he’ll wear it for all three of us, I promise! Aren’t you happy?”
“W-well, I guess I’ll feel good about it.”
“I might be a little nervous…”
“And, you know, one day you’ll both be wearing them, and won’t that be great? And I’m sure the two of you will be very happy when you wear it.”
“Mouu, That’s all right, Haruka, let’s go with that.”
“Yes, I agree with you.”
“So, the question is, what do you have in mind?”
“Well, a necklace or a ring?”
“But I don’t think I should wear a necklace to school. A ring is not so bad..”
“I wouldn’t mind a ring, but I’d rather get a ring from Akuru… how about a bracelet?”
“Does that mean all three of us are getting bracelets?”
“Yes, as long as we choose something not too flashy so that it won’t get in the way of wearing it”
“That’s true.”
“Well, let’s do that.”
“Shall I look for it online and buy it?!”
“After we pick one, should we check with each other to make sure we don’t wear the same one?”
“Well, I think it’s better if we don’t wear the same one anyway.”
And so the three of them finished asking for gifts.
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~June 21, after a long time~
Kamiya Suguru’s house
“Haruka can’t come today, I heard from Kaori san.”
“Well, if she’s not feeling well, there’s nothing we can do.”
“Well, let’s start with the three of us.”
“Well, yeah.”
After a while, it was time to give a birthday present.
“Here’s your present.”
“Oh, a ballpoint pen.”
“Here’s one for me, too.”
“A pen case, I’ll use it tomorrow, thanks.”
“Afterwards, Haruka said she wanted to give it to you today anyway, so I got it for you.”
“Phone case, I haven’t used it once, I’ll start wearing it today.”
The time went by like that.
Ai and Sara were talking as usual.
“Hey, Sara? Why don’t we have a frank and honest discussion today? If there’s anything that’s troubling you, anything at all, I’m here for you, okay?”
“Eh? What are you talking about?”
“What’s going on all of a sudden? Suguru.”
“Oh, you don’t know Ai, but I think this is something you should hear, too.”
“No, so what are you talking about?”
Sara was flustered, not really understanding what I was talking about.
“I don’t know why you’re hiding it, but I knew Sano was threatening you?”
“Haa? Why is Sano-kun coming out here?”
“Well, it doesn’t matter, Ai, you’ll change your mind when you see this picture.”
Then Suguru showed her the picture.
Sara looked surprised at the picture, while Ai looked stunned.
“What does this mean, perhaps he forced you to do this?”
“No, it’s not like that, this is…”
“Oh, so you’re still being threatened?”
“I almost fell down, and he was trying to save me, and this is what happened.”
“No, that’s not true. Then why did you look so soulless? That wasn’t normal!”
“It was just a lot going on in my head, that’s all.”
“I’m asking about all of that.”
“You don’t need to know that, Suguru kun.”
“This doesn’t sound like Sara. I think she’s on the wrong track with Sano. I think you should consider who you want to be friends with.”
“What do you mean by ‘like me’? ……, Suguru you want me to be a wimp forever?”
Sara was overcome with emotion and was in tears.
Seeing this, Ai, who had been silent until now, began to speak.
“Hey, Suguru? First of all, let’s get to the basics. Is it sane to secretly film?”
“I don’t think this is the time to be worrying about such things, right?”
“Haa?
Well, just delete the pictures, and of course, make sure everything”
“Why? It’s our leverage against Sano.”
“Why are you playing against Sano? If you think about Sara’s feelings, you should erase these pictures right now.”
“So why are you doing this?!”
“Haa, I’m shocked. You don’t understand what I’m saying here. From Sara’s point of view, if that photo spreads, she won’t be able to go to school. Do you understand that?”
“There’s no way I’d do that, right?”
“It’s not a question of whether or not Suguru would do it. Even if Suguru doesn’t spread the word, Sara will continue to be frightened because of the existence of that picture.”
“Well, that’s…”
“Haa, it looks like you finally figured it out.”
“……”
Suguru finally understood and couldn’t speak.
“Well, I want you to delete it right now.”
“…..Okay, okay.”
With that, Suguru erased the entire backup of the photo.
“Suguru? I know you’re worried about us, but you’ve been acting out of control lately, and as Haruka keeps saying, Sano kun, he’s not the person you think he is.”
“But there are rumors…”
“Have you considered the possibility that the rumors are false? Have you considered the possibility that Sano kun might have changed? You should check before you act. We’ve all been saved by Sano kun.”
“Even if he saved you, there’s something wrong…”
“Well, then, there’s nothing more to talk about.”
“……”
“I don’t think we’re gonna be able to talk today, so let’s disband up. Come on, Sara.”
“Y-yeah.”
Then they left Kamiya’s house.
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Kinda hoped his parents would be home and question his delusional ass