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After shopping, we decided to go back to Asahina’s house.
“Hmm♪”
I could hear a bad humming coming from next door. It’s funny, I thought Asahina Toka was a really good singer.
“Asahina, it’s okay after all. I’ll give you the money.”
“That’s why I said it’s okay. But there’s also the issue of lunches, so I’m the one who has to pay for them.”
I got some clothes bought for me by a girl in my class. And it was a sweatshirt like the one Asahina always wears. I wonder if we’re wearing matching outfits…
‘It’s just to commemorate today’s date.”
“I didn’t know this was a date.”
“You don’t want to go on a date with someone like me?”
“That’s unthinkable! I’m so happy!”
A decade ago, if I had said that Asahina Touka had a date, there would have been a huge commotion. She was like the nation’s daughter.
“Oh, I know it’s a little late for this, but don’t you have to put on a disguise?”
“Disguise?”
“Look, there might be a weekly magazine chasing Asahina!”
“Ah.”
As Asahina walks along, she gazes blankly at the sky, which is tinted with a sunset glow.
“I guess I’m not worth it right now, am I?”
“Also, saying that ……”
“No, no, I’m not joking. The weekly magazine is also a job. Once I’m deemed a “failure,” I have no commercial value.”
“Muu. ……”
I can’t accept it. I checked her appearance in the fitting room, and there’s no doubt that Asahina is a beautiful girl who took the world by storm. She’s still in high school, so I don’t think everyone should give up on her.
“Haha, why does Kuga kun look upset?”
“Nothing really. I just thought that those guys had no eye for girls, leaving such a cute girl alone.”
“……”
Asahina stopped in her tracks. She was completely frozen, clutching the shopping bag in front of her chest.
“I was just thinking, aren’t you used to people calling you cute, Kuga-kun?”
“Of course not! I really mean it!”
“Y-you really mean it.”
Wow …… I did it again ……. I’m embarrassed that the person I said it to has ears redder than a sunset.
“Asahina! Wanna go to the festival at the nearby shrine tomorrow!?”
In order to cover up the conversation I had just had, I had said something like that to Asahina.
“A festival?”
“Yes, it’s a small festival, but there will be a few stalls.”
It’s a small festival at a shrine near my school that’s been going on since I was a child. It’s small, with just a few outdoor stalls, but it’s a very famous local Golden Week event.
“I was wondering if you’ve ever been to one of those before, Asahina. How about it?”
“I’m going…….”
Asahina answered me in a small voice.
“Is it okay? It’s a small festival, but it will still be pretty crowded.”
“When I say I’m going, I’m going!”
This time she replied louder and clearer.
“Tomorrow is the debut of your new clothes.”
“You said it like it was a sport.”
We were walking along laughing together, and soon we were at home. I felt like time was passing very quickly today.
“Okay, I’m going home today.”
“Oh, you’re leaving already? You said we were going to hang out together.”
“Yeah, it’s going to be dark soon. Besides, I don’t think it’s a good idea to stay late at a girl’s house.”
“I see. ……”
Asahina looked depressed. When she is alone, it always showed on Asahina’s face.
“K-Kuga kun! I have just one suggestion!”
“What’s wrong, all of a sudden?”
Suddenly, Asahina was on my case.
“Can I leave the pajamas I bought today at home?”
“So you’ve finally admitted they’re pajamas…! It’s fine because you brought it for me, but why?”
“I thought if I left them here, you could always dress comfortably in my house. ……”
…Isn’t that a bit unfair? It’s like they’re saying, “You can stay at my place longer.”
“Well, I guess I’ll take your word for it and leave it here. ……”
“Yay!”
“You mean, Asahina said she wanted to buy my clothes because this is what she wanted to do?”
“Whew~♪”
“You’re really bad at hiding things, aren’t you?”
Asahina was whistling a non-noiseless tune. And her whistling was pretty bad, too.
“I wanted you to take responsibility and look after me properly…”
“That’s obvious. And I’ve never thought it was a hassle.”
“…… am I being seduced by you?”
“No.”
I don’t know, but I’m having more and more fun being with Asahina. Is it weird that I, an ordinary high school student, want to make Asahina, a former national star, smile more?
“I’m thinking of training a little in cooking as well.”
“What? Why?”
“Because there is someone I want to feed.”
“Who, by the way?”
“A pet owner.”
“That’s a very nice pet.”
“I’m sure it is! By the way, I can’t do it at all, so I need to learn from the owner.”
“Shall we try it together next time?”
“Yes!”
My heart warmed up. Whatever the reason, the cooking is becoming more positive, and she is now interested in clothes. For what it’s worth, the initial nurturing plan we had in mind might be going well, you know!
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What reason……?
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