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It was dusk, and I was on my way home, having walked far enough to finally lose sight of the students.
Perhaps it was because it was a residential area, but there was a slight hush over the whole area.
My house is close to the high school, and I basically walk to school.
So, like most students, I don’t take the train or a bicycle, but walk this way unless I stop by the bookstore or game center at the station once in a while.
“Ikun, my photo book is not ready yet, you kniow? I mean, we haven’t even shot it yet?”
Ayase, who was walking beside me, suddenly said something like that.
“Well, I know it’s probably still a ways off since there’s no report other than you’ve decided to take it”
“If that’s the case, why were you so meticulous in looking for a magazine for the label I’m planning to publish? Five stores.”
“That’s to buy up all of them at the same time they are released. I really want Ayase’s picture taken by a professional photographer.”
“I’m flattered, but you should only buy one, you idiot.”
Ayase nudged my shoulder and looked a little embarrassed.
Combined with the madder-colored sunlight, she somehow looked even more beautiful than usual.
“I mean, why are you going to my house again today? You weren’t having a viewing party today, were you?”
“Well, that’s true, but…. Before I knew it, the sequel “Nurunuru Otome!” I bought the Blu-ray of the sequel and wanted to give it to you.”
“That’s a great school project.”
“You say so, but in class the other day, I said, “Ikkun! The sequel version of Nuru Nuru☆Otome!’ has come out, so I’m going to lend it to you!” “Oh, thank you! This time, how will the slimy girl be killed? I guess that’s it!?” and the atmosphere in the class got really bad.”
If you ask me, it’s true.
At the moment Ayase handed me the Blu-ray, I felt like I was being recommended a boys’ manga by a boy in class, which is rare.
“But if that’s the case, we can go to the rooftop or something…”
“It’s okay! I want to be with Ikkun!”
“………”
I feel a bit of a stifled silence after hearing those words.
Then, Ayase gradually reached out her hand to mine and squeezed it gently.
“Let’s hold hands♪”
She smiled happily and cutely.
In response, the questions I’ve been harboring little by little unintentionally came out of my mouth.
“…. Hey, Ayase.”
“Hm?”
“I’d be embarrassed if it was just my imagination, but are you still———”
But when I was about to say that.
Ayase put her index finger to my mouth and looked straight at me.
“If I affirm it, will Ikkun nod?”
“T-That’s …….”
“In that case, please give me some time. I haven’t been able to fully attack yet.”
Ayase seemed to understand what I was trying to say and blocked my way out.
No, rather than saying, “I don’t want to get results easily.”
Perhaps, if it is properly spoken out, I will have to give an answer at this point.
And if that happens, I, who have spent so much time together with her and haven’t been able to …… change my mind, I’m sure I’ll shake my head.
“Judging by Ikkun’s reaction, I don’t think I have a chance of winning.”
Ayase begins to walk ahead of me as if urging me on, checking the feel of my hand.
“Besides, Ikkun told me…to be happy. I don’t want to force you to involve yourself in my happiness, but I think it’s okay if you stay with me for a little while! Is it the responsibility of comforting me?”
“Well, if you put it that way, I can’t say anything. ……”
“Fufu, I’m sorry for bothering you♪ But I don’t want to give an answer or say anything yet. Ikkun is my first love, and I would like to express him as an important person in the ongoing tense.”
Ayase then turned around — and gave a provocative, devilish smile.
“That’s why! On the other hand, I’m going to be as aggressive as I’m going to get Ikkun to say it, okay♪”
Until recently. she must have been depressed when the topic of her parents’ divorce came up.
There was no sign of depression on Ayase’s face right now.
Rather, I sense a brightness and strength that is …… more than usual
All of Ayase’s strong side was directed towards me—there was no way I couldn’t not be happy about that.
‘……I’m pretty guarded, you know?”
“You’re just a virgin, aren’t you?”
“Oops, that statement just made the atmosphere seem like a lie.”
To be honest, I’m sorry to Ayase, but I like …… this time a lot.
Still, I find myself shaken by Ayase’s feelings towards me, and I feel sorry
But…
“Thank you, Ayase.”
“The same goes for you, Ikkun.”
In the end, we walked home in the evening sun without letting go of our hands.
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(*Mikan’s point of view)
I’ll say it again and again, I love Ikkun.
I like him so much, I want to turn him around for sure, and I don’t want him to be taken away from me.
I don’t really understand how mother and father feel because I’m experiencing such feelings that I don’t think are temporary.
“I’m home”
I left Ikkun’s house and finally returned to our house.
I took off my shoes at the front door and headed for the living room, where my mother was cooking dinner in good time.
“Ara, you’re home.”
“Yes, I’m home.”
The same words she always says to me. The same as always.
I chose my words carefully and said what I wanted to say after Ikkun encouraged me to say it the other day, but it was the same as usual. Dad, too, is the same as usual.
Is he concerned about me or doesn’t he care?
I’m a little bothered by this, but I–
“Mom, you keep …… what I said the other day, okay?”
“I know, I’ll go with your father properly.”
I put my bag down on the floor and plopped down on the couch.
“Even so, it was an unusual request for Mikan to …… come watch the gymnasium with father.”
mother gave me a quizzical look, as if she was worried that I might try to get it back on track.
(I’m not such a good girl, silly.)
I just…
“I just want to introduce you two to someone.”
I just want to say, “Suck it up”
Fufu, if Ikkun heard that, he would roll his eyes in surprise and say, “Well said.”
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