Episode 17 – Attempted betrayal

Amamiya was getting more and more appreciated by the boys day by day, but suddenly it’s not being talked about anymore. It’s like a recent manga, the kind that has a frenzied boom but as soon as it’s finished, no one stops talking about it. It’s amazing how old comics are still loved even though they are more than 20 years old.

No, I don’t care about the current entertainment situation. Why is it that after Takahashi-kun’s confession, no one has followed in his footsteps?　I mean, why did Takahashi-kun become cold?

“Are you mad at me, Takahashi-kun?”

“Nothing?”

You’re obviously in a bad mood, but what did I do?　I can understand if you resent Amamiya for rejecting you without hesitation, but I’m not at fault, am I?　No, it’s not Amamiya’s fault either, and if I had to say, it’s Takahashi’s fault for assuming that Amamiya is a softy and carelessly confessing to her, isn’t it?　Isn’t this just taking it out on me?　You’re such a small person, that’s why you get rejected, you know?　If a girl who’s never confessed her feelings to you in her life doesn’t have a thing for you, that means you are not very attractive, right?

“Hey, Hatoyama…”

“Hmm?　What’s the matter, Suzuki san?”

“Hey, ……, can you stop staring at my feet?”

What are you bringing up, out of the blue? A disgraceful accusation… I can’t say for sure. I wouldn’t go so far as to stare, but I may have been following her unconsciously with my eyes. But, isn’t this something that can’t be helped? She was too defenseless, even though she was wearing a miniskirt. Of course any man would look.

“It’s unusual for you to say something like that.”

“Haa? Are you trying to say I’m a bitch?”

“No, I’m not. You’re a pretty girl with a pretty heart.”

“……, can you please stop that?”

It doesn’t seem like she’s completely opposed, but it’s also true that she’s refusing.

Why? Just a while ago, she was hoping for sweet words like these. Why is she suddenly being so cold again?

“Why are you being so cold?　It’s sad to see me suddenly shunned.”

“……”

“I’d like to be a good friend to you, but am I the only one who thinks so?”

“Friends…..”

……?　What a suggestive comment. I think something strange is happening in this class with Takahashi. What happened?

“I wonder if friendship between men and women is possible.”

“I believe so, though.”

If we were both of that ideology,…….

“Well, let me ask you, what if …… we were in that kind of mood?”

“If we like each other, well, it’ll happen, won’t it?”

I don’t like her that much at this point, and I’m sure we are similar. And moreover, the possibility of developing a romantic relationship in the future is infinitesimally small. Isn’t it useless to even think about it?　If you drifted off to a deserted island, well……

“You’re going to do me? Seriously?”

“If that’s how we feel about each other, well, we’re in high school now, …….”

“. ……, how can you say that? How can you say that in front of Ame-chan?”

What’s up with Amamiya-san? I know you probably don’t like this kind of vulgar talk, but you’re making a big fuss about it all…

“Hmmm? Don’t worry about it, just go on and on.”

It’s more than that. You can see Hannya in the background.

I was told not to make a move on anyone, but is this conversation out of the question too?　We were talking about …… if it develops from a friendship to a relationship, right?　The conversation with Suzuki-san. What’s the problem with that?　I’m not trying to pull a fast one here.

“Well, I don’t want to talk about this …… in the morning.”

“Why? I want to hear more. ……”

Did you finally lift the ban on talking about the bottom of things?　Amamiya san, don’t you hate that kind of thing?　Isn’t that why she’s so grumpy?

“I don’t think it’s that interesting. ……”

“Let me hear it. I’d like to know what you think and how you’ll act when it comes to that sort of thing. ……”

I don’t know …… what it is, but I feel like I’m being blamed. Did I say something that strange?　If we’re both consenting, what does it matter what we do?　Some might argue that it’s impure heterosexual intercourse, but I don’t think it’s prehistoric, or civil service, or whatever you want to call it, and I don’t think we need to deal with it.

“Ame-chan, are you willing to forgive this guy’s way of thinking?”

I wonder how Suzuki-san sees it. The relationship between me and Amamiya san.

“It’s not that interesting, but… I believe you won’t betray me.”

Yeah, good smile. I have no idea what she means, though!

“You’re so strong. …… If it were me, I’d kick his ass until he changed his mind.”

That’s not raising awareness, that’s tyranny. Oppression or tyranny? Tyranny?

“I’d do the same thing if push came to shove, but Hatoyama kun is fine. Isn’t that right?”

Would if push came to shove. …… I’m glad you believe me, but can you please stop putting violence in perspective?　I mean, what do you believe?　What would you judge as a betrayal? If me and Suzuki san do it, would that be a betrayal?

“Why don’t you shorten your skirt, Ame-chan? This guy will look at you just because it’s short.”

What do you think I am? Do you think I’m the incarnation of sexual desire?

“Stop spreading rumors.”

“What kind of reputational damage is that? You’re always looking at my thighs.”

If you’re aware of that, don’t cross your legs. Are you a pervert? You’re a whore?

“That’s because you’re attractive. I’m not looking at anybody.”

“H-Huh?”

“You’re beautiful, you have nice legs, you have healthy body, and any sane man would look at you.”

Her shoulders are shaking as she turns red in the face in response to my rebuttal. I don’t know if “healthy body” was an overstatement.　I didn’t mean to call her fat, but I might have misled her

“…… What’s with you?　Do you like me, Hatoyama?　I’ve thought that for a while.”

Sure, I like her as a person, but… I guess when she says “like,” she means something different, right? If I were to agree with her, it might be misunderstood.

“I wouldn’t say I like you that much. I do think you are a very attractive woman, though.”

“…………”

“Well, from your point of view, I’m probably the opposite of what you’re thinking.”

Nowadays, works in which gals are kind to otakus are popular, but that’s just a fantasy. Sure, there are kind gals, but there’s no romance. Well, I guess it’s because it’s impossible in reality that it becomes popular.
Is it self-projection?

“Not that you are the complete opposite. ……”

“But you like delinquents better, don’t you?”

“…… what? No, it’s not that …… delinquents are out of fashion nowadays, though ……?”

What?　Aren’t gals always attracted to delinquents?　Don’t you like violence, but don’t you like guys who do it for you?　Don’t they fall in love with a guy who is wild and masculine when they see him acting out without thinking twice?

“What then? If I ask you out on a date, will you come?”

“…., Ame-chan, how about it ……?”

Why are you there, Amamiya san? Suzuki san’s manager?

“As expected, this is a betrayal. ……”

“Eh?　Why ……?

“If you say it was a joke, I’ll forgive you, okay?”

Why do I have to get Amamiya san’s permission? I want to ask that very obvious question, but for some reason, Amamiya san is fiddling with the box cutter and no words come out. No, I need to be forceful here. Backing down now won’t do Amamiya san any favors.

I am a man. It may be an old-fashioned way of thinking, but when you are born a man, you have to overcome pain and fear. If it is to save someone, it is even more so.

“Amamiya san, that kind of thing is ……”

“I heard that local bleeding is life-threatening, but I wonder if an adhesive bandage will do the trick?”

“……, the conversation we had just now, it was all a joke.”

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