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After returning to the dormitory and resting for about an hour, it was finally time for dinner.
When it was time to gather, I headed to the dining hall with Hanzo and the others.
“It seems like it’s a buffet today. I’m not sure what to eat…”
“Don’t worry. Just eat everything.”
“That’s easy for you to say !”
This is just my personal opinion, but doesn’t your stomach seem to shrink when you’re at a buffet?
Mentally, I’m all fired up to eat my fill and get my money’s worth, but when I see all the dishes laid out in front of me, my stomach suddenly shrinks.
What’s that all about?
It’s a common occurrence at the Nagamine family buffet.
“Oh, sorry. I’ll be right back. Go ahead without me.”
“Alright, I understand.”
“Alright.”
Come to think of it, I haven’t gone since I left home this morning.
They say it’s better not to hold it in. It shortens your lifespan.
Speaking of which, I recently saw a YouTube video that mentioned someone who died from holding it in too long.
So I try to go whenever I can.
…Yeah, I guess I’m tired.
***
“Phew…that feels better.”
Now that I’m done, I should hurry to the dining hall.
There’s a possibility that they’ll take attendance by group, and if we’re not all there, we might not get any food.
As a result, the main dishes at the buffet might be completely gone by the time our group gets there.
And then, Nagamine Seiji would be shunned and despised by everyone in his group, eventually becoming a loner at the camp…or something like that.
As I was thinking such ridiculous thoughts, I suddenly felt someone behind me.
“Seiji.”
“!?”
My spine froze.
I knew who that voice belonged to. However, the voice I heard from behind was somehow different from the one I had heard before.
“Why won’t you turn around?”
It was Karen.
But if I turned around now, I would probably have to talk to Karen.
But I had made up my mind.
I wouldn’t have anything to do with Karen anymore.
What was she doing talking to me now? Had she been abandoned by that guy?
Was she trying to make me feel sorry for her? No way.
Without considering my feelings, without even contacting me, I won’t let myself be tormented by someone like that any longer.
“Eh, wait, Seiji…!”
“……”
I didn’t turn around and just kept walking.
I wanted to be with Karen too.
If possible, I wanted to laugh together like we used to.
But as I am now, I can’t forgive Karen for what she did.
If I try to talk to her, it’ll just turn into an argument.
If that’s going to happen, it’s probably better not to talk at all.
When my feelings have settled down, I’ll talk to her again….but I don’t know when that will be.
Fortunately, Karen doesn’t seem to be following me.
I can feel her presence fading away—but
“Seiji.”
“I’m not gonna let you get away, you know?”
“…!”
I couldn’t help but turn around at her unexpected words.
The figure of Karen reflected there, the first clear glimpse of her in a long time, had a vacant look in her eyes and an eerie atmosphere about her.
“Finally, you turned around♪”
“……!”
I fled the scene, walking quickly on instinct.
I instinctively realized that staying there any longer would be dangerous.
Something was off—no matter how I thought about it, Karen was off.
It was enough to make me feel genuine fear.
I don’t know if this “choice” was the right one, but at that moment, all I could do was look away.
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When I hurried back to the cafeteria, most of the students had already gathered.
The tables were arranged by class, and there was a lively atmosphere.
As I looked around for Hanzo and the others, I saw Hanzo and Hagiya kun waving at me.
“Sorry I’m late.”
Hanzo, Hagiya kun, Iijima kun, Tadokoro san, and Yoshizaki san were already seated at the table.
The seating arrangement was neatly divided by gender, with boys and girls facing each other.
It was, so to speak, a speed-dating style.
…I guess the male teachers arranged it this way so they wouldn’t look suspicious while trying to get close to the female teachers through the camp.
Adult circumstances, I suppose.
“You’re late, Nagamine ! Are you thinking that the protagonist is supposed to show up late?”
“What kind of light novel has a protagonist who shows up late for dinner…”
“Sir Seiji, you’re sweating. Is something wrong?”
“…No, nothing. I just need to get back quickly.”
“I see.”
Somehow, Hanzo is unusually sharp.
If he were to get a girlfriend, he’d probably be an incredibly considerate boyfriend.
…But as long as he keeps using that archaic speech, it’ll be tough.
“…?”
“Hm?”
Yoshizaki san, sitting diagonally in front of me, was staring intently at my face.
“Yoshizaki san, is there something on my face?”
“…! No, no ! Nothing at all !”
“…? Well, that’s fine then.”
I’m concerned about Karen’s behavior earlier, but I’ll try to shift my focus for now.
…I’ll have to settle things with her eventually, though.
***
Ayame: [Itsuki, are you getting along with Karen?]
Itsuki: [Usually, she replies within an hour at the latest, but today she hasn’t even read my message.]
Ayame: [Really? Did you do something wrong?]
Itsuki: [No, I just sent a normal message like usual…]
Ayame: [That’s a bit concerning…I’ll look into it here.]
Itsuki: [Please do. By the way, how’s it going over there? With that guy?]
Ayame: [I’m trying to make a move, but it’s kind of tricky. I don’t know if he’s just clueless or cautious, but I wish he’d notice my feelings already.]
Itsuki: [You’re getting worked up, aren’t you? lol]
Ayame: [Well, a little, maybe? lol But I also like that side of Nagamine kun !]
Itsuki: [Okay, okay, enough with the lovey-dovey stuff. I’ll let you know if I hear back from Karen chan.]
Ayame: [Okay. Good luck to you too~]
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This novel starts to piss me off, instead on focusing on relationship of Karen and MC, the author adds some retards from kendo club, and 2 obsessed yandere, who tries to break up the main couple. I dont even care about their conversations and just skip it now