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If I’m reading this correctly, the seat change will probably take place this afternoon before she leaves. Amamiya was in a good mood this morning, but will she be depressed when the seat change starts? I’m sure she won’t throw a tantrum, but I’m a little worried.
Besides, Ando-kun is sitting next to her. I mean, he’s not a bad kid, but having to sit next to him every time there’s a test is tough. Yeah, he’s not a bad kid, you know? I don’t know if it’s cars or trains or what, but he’s just a normal boy who likes those kinds of vehicles a lot. He’s a little eccentric, but he’s not a bad kid by any means.
….I don’t know why, but he’s always avoided by girls. I’m sure Amamiya-san doesn’t discriminate against him, but I wonder if we can get along.
I was wondering what would happen to Amamiya san, when she called out to me as if she had just remembered me.
“Ah, yes, Hatoyama-kun.”
“Hmm? Yes?”
“I wanted to ask you something before we change seats, is that okay?”
I wonder what’s going on with her suddenly becoming so serious. She should just feel free to ask questions.
“Of course it’s fine. I’ll answer anything except for PIN numbers of banks and so on.”
I decided that this was probably a difficult question to ask, so I answered with a light joke. I figured this would make it a little easier for her to say what she wanted. It must be popular, though in reality, it is not popular at all.
“Umm, why are you being so nice to me?”
“Eh? Was I nice to you? Yesterday, when I took you to the infirmary, or when I called mother?”
“That and everything else.”
What else did I do for you? I’m not being modest or anything, I seriously can’t remember.
“Look, you approached me almost as if we’d never met before, right? And you’ve been complimenting me ever since. ……”
I guess you saw the question mark on my head, and you started to explain. But in the end, I don’t know what she’s talking about. If it’s kindness to speak to someone you’ve never met before, then the prowler is a saint. If it’s kindness to compliment someone, then a pick-up artist is a saint.
“You always tell me I’m pretty ……”
“Yeah. I’ll keep saying that as long as you don’t mind.”
You have to keep saying it to make yourself more attractive. Well, I think she’s starting to notice a little bit now, and I think it’s time for her to move on.
“Umm, I’m glad to hear that, but …… what’s your goal?”
Purpose, huh? ……. I wonder if she suspects me by any chance. Maybe she thinks I’m talking to her for the …… ulterior motive, for the purpose of picking up on her.
But a quick glance, rather than skeptical, it’s more of a …… expectant look, right? Like you’re hoping for something …… more specifically, you’re sure of something at this point, and you’re confirming it …… in a confirmatory way.
At any rate, I’d better tell the truth here, wouldn’t it? It’s not like it’s something to hide.
“I wanted to make Amamiya-san feel more confident.”
“Eh, ……?”
Hmm? I guess that’s not the answer she was hoping for. But I can’t lie, so I’ll just be honest.
“If you have confidence in yourself, your life will go well, right? At least, it increases the probability of success, right?”
Whether or not you succeed depends on your ability to take action, but if you don’t have confidence in yourself, you will naturally be slow to take action. If you have confidence, you have a better chance of success, even if your talent is limited.
“……yeah”
“Since I’m sitting next to you, I thought I’d do what I can to help.”
Even if I say so myself, I think I am being nosy. I might get scolded for being too nosy, and some people might misunderstand and think I am looking down on them. But I’m sure it will be fine with Amamiya-san. She’s a really good girl, so I’m sure she’ll understand my thoughts as an old woman. Right?
“……”
Huh? What’s with the not-so-good vibe? Did she think I’m a beauty on all sides? No, I’m sure she’s not that twisted
“Beyond that …… ulterior motive……”
……? What do you mean beyond that? You mean Amamiya san’s future? I understand that, but what exactly is an ulterior motive?
“I don’t really have any ulterior motives, or maybe I’m just not sure.”
“…… didn’t you think I looked like an easy girl?”
Her expression is getting darker and darker. Is there some misunderstanding? I thought she would believe everything I said, but maybe I was being too conceited… I really have no ulterior motives, but it seems like she doesn’t believe me. Thinking about it now, it’s not surprising that she might have misunderstood me as trying to flirt with her.
Okay, I’m going to make a thorough excuse. If we switch seats while there’s still a rift, we’ll never be able to make up.
“Wait, Amamiya san”
“What? I’ll wait as long as you want.”
Good, I think we’re on the same page. Then, let’s talk about what’s on your mind.
“You are indeed cute, Amamiya-san.”
“Yes, thank you. I’m glad to hear you say that over and over again.”
I’m amazed that she can still blush, even though she’s probably heard it a million times before.
Her embarrassed expression is alluring, but that’s not the important part. If she’s embarrassed, it means she believes what I’m saying, right? Then why is this mysterious misunderstanding happening? That’s the one thing I really don’t understand.
“She has such a pretty face, it would be a waste if she didn’t realize it,…… so I kept on praising her.”
If your self-esteem increases, your personality will lighten up and you will become prettier than you are now. You may even make more friends and find what you want to do.
On the other hand, if you have low self-esteem, your life will go from bad to worse. I always think that you can’t live a happy life without self-confidence.
“….. yeah. I completely understand that it’s cute from your point of view, Hatoyama kun”
“Not from my point of view, but from the public’s …… point of view.”
“I understand, and I believe you. I understand that it’s not so bad in general, even though it’s very subjective.”
I feel like she’s being strangely nonchalant about it. I don’t know, I feel like the more I express my opinion here, the worse it’s going to get. But I shouldn’t pull back here.
“But you know, I don’t have any ulterior motive to get some kind of return on my praise.”
“……”
“It’s wrong to ask for something in return for a compliment, and no girl is going to do something nice for you just because you gave her a compliment in the first place.”
“……”
My forehead is getting damp with sweat, is today a very hot day? In inverse proportion to the coldness of Amamiya san’s gaze, my body temperature is rising rapidly, why? Am I frightened? Toward this lovely girl who is like a small animal.
“If… if, you know? Even if it was rejected just because one praised you like in the usual light novels, I was still going to turn her down, you know?”
“……!”
Whoa? You look shocked, but, uh, …… is it a hit? Did I just pull the right choice?
Because this expression means that what I said resonated with you, right? In short, it means my sincerity came through. Well, that’s good, that’s good, that’s good.
“You’re turning down ……?”
“Well, it’s like a misunderstanding to fall in love with someone who compliments you, isn’t it? It’s like an illusion, or love through misunderstanding?”
It would be like a student falling in love with a teacher. When you think about it, love is a very tricky thing.
“……”
“Hahaha. I’m sorry for all the weird things I said. I’m not sure how you could possibly fall in love with me. I really didn’t have any ulterior motives.”
“No….?”
…? There’s something odd about that. Is it really such a strange thing to say?
“…… I understand your thinking and feelings, Hatoyama, thank you.”
She seemed to be satisfied with my explanation, broke off the conversation, and left the room. Well, I’m glad we were able to understand each other without incident. I’m sure that boys and girls have different ways of thinking, but I now understand that we are still the same human beings. I’m really glad that I can continue to be friends with Amamiya san.
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