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“Seriously, idiots are the worst…”
“Hey, how long are you gonna keep saying that?”
After that, we just walked on and on, but Niiro’s “idiot” comment kept sticking in my mind.
I was just worried, so why did I get called an idiot…?
“Oh, hey, summer break just started, but do you have any plans?”
“Plans? Just hanging out with Saotome and the class guys. But that’s pretty much filling up my schedule.”
I thought to myself, Mizuno Shota’s still popular as ever. All sorts of people kept asking me about my schedule.
Before my rebirth, I used to make plans myself. I even made plans to not go to the pool on certain days because I had nothing else scheduled. Even though I’d never actually gone to the pool during summer break.
“So how packed is your schedule?”
“Huh? Like, almost every day?”
It’s crazy, right? My schedule’s completely blacked out with invitations to hang out.
Before I reincarnated, my schedule was so empty it was literally one solid color.
“Ah, but I told everyone club activities come first, so I can still make it to those.”
I regretted saying that the moment it left my mouth. It’d definitely be better if I wasn’t there. Sorry for getting Niiro’s hopes up.
But don’t worry! I’ll help you out as much as I can! I’ll be your love cupid!
I actually tried joining the archery club in high school for a second, just because it seemed cool. I’m confident I could shoot an arrow through someone. But then I heard archery club was just running around at first, couldn’t believe it, and quit.
“…Yeah. I see.”
“Yeah~. Oh, I totally want a manager hired, so you could be my manager if you want.”
“Huh?”
“Wait? Don’t you want to manage my schedule?”
“Wake up in the morning and sleep at night.”
Extreme schedule management, huh. But I think you’re right. Days off just mess up your sleep cycle.
“…Hey.”
She stared at me with a face like she’d made up her mind about something. Even someone else could tell her vibe was different today.
“The summer festival… If you’re up for it, I mean… Would you… go with me?”
…Sigh~ So that’s how it is.
“Yeah, let’s go.”
“Eh…”
“Let’s all go.”
“Huh?”
“Let’s all go together, the Occult Research Club. We’ll all wear yukata, hit the food stalls, and go watch the fireworks together.”
You tsundere brat! You’re too shy to ask Saotome directly, so you ask me instead? You little coward! You figured if I came, Saotome would tag along too, right? That’s why you asked me. You scheming little thing!
But that means you can’t be alone with Saotome. you need to be more proactive. Otherwise, the pervert will follow you~.
Well, if she just went somewhere else, she could be alone. But thinking about how the other two heroines’ affection wouldn’t go up, maybe going with everyone is better?
Plus, if the affection for Saotome shifts toNiiro, the other two might give up. So, rather than just the two of us, it’s better to make good memories with everyone.
“…Haa~ Forget it.”
Don’t give up! You can still make your move even with the other two around! You’re giving up way too soon!
“I’m tired of walking. Let’s go back.”
“Yeah, let’s head back.”
We retraced our steps back the way we came.
I’ve been wondering this the whole time… Is it really okay for me to have this protagonist position? From any angle, I’m clearly the best friend role. Won’t other people be shocked if they see this?
“Look.”
“Hm?”
I pointed at the moon.
“The moon—”
“Th-the moon!?”
“Looks delicious, huh?”
Am I the only one who sees a full moon and immediately thinks of the limited-time moon-viewing menu? I want to praise whoever said the full moon looks like an egg, and I want to be able to say something so rich in feeling myself.
“…You idiot.”
“…!”
Did she just say “idiot”?
N-no way. That can’t be right. I must’ve misheard. I definitely didn’t say anything to deserve being called an idiot.
Honestly, I thought she’d say something like, “I totally get why the moon looks delicious.” I wanted to build on that and talk about the limited-time moon-viewing menu…
I’ll skip asking why she called me a fool. Probably my fault again. Understanding girls’ hearts is impossible.
I think I finally get why I’m unpopular.
“Well, goodnight~”
“Goodnight.”
Back in the bedroom, Saotome was fast asleep.
You jerk… You were asleep, so I had to take the lead role. You should’ve been the one doing it.
Because of you, I got called an idiot, called a fool, and had a rough time. If it weren’t for me, you’d be crying!
…Even your sleeping face is handsome. That’s unfair.
Whatever. I’m going to sleep.
I climb into bed and lie down. Once I wake up from this sleep, the training camp will be over.
Is it selfish to feel like sleeping is a waste? Is it selfish to still want to play?
I’d hoped this camp would just be about helping Saotome and the heroines flirt around, but somehow I ended up having a blast.
It was seriously fun. Hard to describe, but my chest feels all warm and fuzzy, and I feel incredibly fulfilled.
Even just the trip here had so many things happen. The BBQ wasn’t that great, honestly, but even that became a memory. Was the sauce bad?
Closing my eyes still plays back the fireworks we watched together. Is this really free? If it were a subscription, I’d have to pay monthly, right?
My first attempt at picking up girls ended in total failure. I didn’t even get a chance to try this time, so next time I just want someone to listen to me talk. Don’t worry, I’ve got a surefire, laugh-out-loud story up my sleeve. You absolutely have to hear about the time I battled a ghost for over 30 minutes.
Why does staying up late with good friends feel so exhilarating? Everyone was like 1.3 times more energetic than usual back then. Remember when Hisada-chan said, “…Mizuno, UNO, didn’t say it”
Nothing actually happened during the ghost hunt, but it was the moment I realized just doing something with everyone was fun.
If new memories get made the next day anyway, it feels like getting some sleep is the better deal. So maybe reminiscing about the past and grinning is just about right.
Here’s hoping we make lots of new fun memories together again.
By the time I thought that, my consciousness was fading.
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