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The hectic temporary opening was over.
Normally, the café would stay open as a bar well into the night, but as expected, we could not afford to open until such hours with only high school students.
The cafe closed after 3:00 p.m., partly because we ran out of food soon after that incident.
Originally, we didn’t expect the bar to be this busy, and we only had enough food to keep the bar open for the duration of the event. It wasn’t like we were ordering anything new, either.
Now, everyone is exhausted, each plopped down goofily at a table. I put an iced coffee and orange juice in each of them.
I was as tired as I was in my day, if not more so than I was in the old days when I had to work part-time.
“……….”
Are you okay, huh?
Yuri was burning out as if her soul had been drained for some reason. I’m sure she’s been busy, but even so, she looks blank, as if she’s lost a battle she risked everything for.
“H-hey. Are you all right?”
I called out to her, concerned as I should be.
With her head drooping in disappointment, only her eyes were focused on me
I’m afraid…….
Then, with a trembling voice, she asked me a question.
“I-is that true,……?”
“What is that?”
“T-That you’re going out with Sana!”
“Wait! You’re talking too loud!”
There were no guests around, only the usual members, but it would be troublesome to have that story rehashed again.
Incidentally, what was said earlier was also conveyed to Yuyu and Kurase, who were not present. Fortunately, the troublesome Kirihara-sensei seems to have something to say to Fujibayashi and has rented out the upper room, so she is not here. But the troublesome one is still there.
“So what’s the real story, Ito?”
Nakashiro kept a cool face after all that work. As expected of a man who usually works out in club activities.
He is a monster of physical strength. And stop that smirk on your face.
“I don’t have to tell you. That was a lie …… to get rid of them.”
“Huh? That’s why you held her like that? That’s bold.”
You bastard …….
The women’s gazes hurt.
“Senpai,……, that’s what you meant after all, wasn’t it?”
“What?”
“I thought it was strange. How can you let someone who isn’t your lover stay over? I’m sure that’s what you did! ! !”
“Hey!? What are you talking about?!”
The place froze when Yuyu followed up with an unexpected attack. She dropped another bomb.
“D-Did she stay with you?”
“What kind of things do you mean by that ……?”
Yuri and Kurase asked at the same time.
It’s too complicated!
My head ached at the thought of having to explain this again after yesterday.
“Yuri Kurase. Please calm down and listen to me.”
“If you lie to me, I’ll give you a good beating.”
“That’s right. Please explain it to me so I can understand.”
“Yeah Yeah. Explain it to me.”
I’m getting a bit nervous.
I mean, Nakashiro, you’re not that kind of a character. What are you doing, acting like a member of the opposition party?
“First of all, Fujibayashi and I are not dating.”
“…..R-really?”
“Ugh. …….”
I flinched when Yuri asked me with some tears in her eyes.
“If you have any doubts, ask Fujibayashi afterwards.”
“….Okay”
If they suspect something, there is nothing I can do, so I’ll just move on to the next part of the story.
“Fujibayashi ran away from home and had nowhere to go, so I had no choice but to let her stay the night. That’s really all there is to it.”
“Hmmm… ……”
“I see”
“I’m glad. You must be convinced—“
“Wait a minute. Isn’t it suspicious? How can there be nothing going on between a man and a woman under the same roof?”
Yuyu, you’re making it sound so complicated!
“T-that’s true! It’s Arase he might be doing something weird to Sana!”
“I swear I’m not!”
“T-that’s a lie! Because you suddenly started hugging her!”
“When were you talking about that?”
“Oh, then Ito kun suddenly hugged me today, too.”
“Wait, Kurase. That’s ……”
“A-Ra-Se ……?”
“Ah, senpai. Don’t mind”
Somebody help me.
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After that, Yuuri and Kurase, who looked angry and sad, explained frantically to settle the situation while their natural expressions exploded.
And behind them, Yuyu with a frustrated look on her face and Nakashiro laughing happily. It was more exhausting than working at the restaurant.
But it does not end there.
The situation became more confusing when Suika and Okai-san, who had finished their club activities, and Sasaoka came to the restaurant.
The reason why they came after their club activities was because Fujibayashi had informed Suika and the others that she was here.
Another reason was that the restaurant had become a hot topic on social networking sites.
They also asked me about the rumor that I was Fujibayashi’s lover.
─ ─ Y-you said nothing happened yesterday, but it’s true, isn’t it ……?
This time I was told with a tearful look from Suika.
I had to clear up the misunderstanding from there again, which made me even more exhausted. My mentality was in shambles.
Moreover, each of the women who sensed Suika’s mood had an indescribably complicated expression on their faces.
Well, things were settled for the time being, and now I was finally able to catch my breath. The women look a little dissatisfied, though.
What in the world did I do?
And Sasaoka was crying.
“Why …… are you doing all that fun stuff when I’m not around?!!”
By fun things, I guess he meant having a café with everyone.
It is certainly something that Sasaoka would have liked. This time, the substitute was Nakashiro?
“Why…… what were you doing, you?”
“Make-up class!!!!”
“Shut up …….”
Apparently, Sasaoka went to school. It makes sense that he wear uniform.
“So, how long will make-up classes last?”
“Until the end of next week. ……”
“Any good encounters?”
I asked, just in case
“It’s …… well, ……”
Apparently something happened. However, the tension is quite subtle. Maybe she wasn’t your type of girl? Is that rude to both the other person and Sasaoka?
For now, let’s change the subject.
“So, the ocean is after that?”
“That’s right! The ocean!”
“Don’t get excited all of a sudden.”
“Ito-kun, the ocean?”
Okai-san asked at the mention of the ocean. Come to think of it, I haven’t invited Suika and the others yet. Before that, who’s planning this?
We haven’t even decided when we’re going yet, right?
“The truth is, we were all talking about going to the beach together. We were thinking of inviting Suika and Okai-san if you want.”
“The plan is somewhere in the week after next!”
That’s new to me.
“Ah, then Tuesday would be good for Suika and the others. That’s the day we have off from club activities.”
“We’re fine with that day, too. Right, Nanami?”
“Yes! I’m fine with that day too!”
“The female basketball and Asagiri and the others are also on Tuesdays. By the way, what about Nakashiro? It’s a basketball club, but if the girls have a day off, it’s probably the boys.”
“Ah, I’m in the club all day”
“It’s no good! I can’t pick up girls without you!”
“There’s no problem with that day. Just skip.”
“Skipping……”
As Suika and Okai-san listened to his declaration that he was going to skip the meeting with impunity, Nakashiro didn’t seem to mind at all.
From the serious side of Suika, this would be unthinkable. But she’s also really good at it, so it’s unfair to call her talented.
“I’m sorry, but Yuyu is not going to be available that day. ……”
She raised her hand apologetically.
“Any plans?”
“Yes, I do. Well, since Yuyu is a freshman to begin with, I thought I’d pass on this opportunity.”
“I see.”
If you ask me, everyone around me is in their second year. Yuyu is also on good terms with Yuuri and the others, but it’s true that she feels a little uncomfortable.
“Instead”
Yuyu overheard and said something to me.
“(Please go on a date with Yuyu next time!)”
“(Why? ……)”
“(You said you would listen to anything, senpai!)”
“(Kurase blew up with that right)”
“(A promise is a promise, you know. Yuyu didn’t reveal anything. And …… even Yuyu wanted to go to the beach with Senpai)”
“………..Haa I get it.”
“Yay!”
If she asked me that, there was no way I could refuse her. It’s too bad that only one of them can’t go.
“What are you whispering about?”
“It’s nothing.”
“Hmmm… ……”
When I finished my appointment with Yuyu, Yuri looked at me with a stern look.
When I answered appropriately, Yuuri seemed dissatisfied, but didn’t say anything else.
This is why Fujibayashi was the only one to ask about the schedule, and Kirihara-sensei, who had just finished talking, came downstairs.
“Thank you for letting me use your room.”
“Where’s Fujibayashi, sensei?”
“She will be down soon. …… By the way”
“…..?”
“Ito, help her out. I’ll leave you now.”
Kirihara-sensei said that much, patted me on the shoulder, and left.
I help Fujibayashi. Does that mean running away from home? Or is it …….
As soon as I was thinking about the meaning of what Sensei said, Fujibayashi also came down from upstairs.
Fujibayashi’s face looked somewhat unhappy.
Sasaoka, without reading the situation, charged at Fujibayashi.
“Fujibayashi, we’re going to the beach on Tuesday of the week after next–”
“I’m not going.”
“Hiii”
Fujibayashi glared at Sasaoka, and when she refused the invitation, he said nothing more.
This must be a very bad mood.
“I’m sorry, I’m leaving.”
She then walked out of the restaurant.
The remaining members of the group were left in silence.
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