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Compared to previous years, I am digesting my summer vacation homework at a faster pace. This is not surprising since, unlike in previous years, they have stayed at home.
It is a desirable development if only because it reduces the burden later on, but I feel an indescribable sense of frustration, as if I am losing something important.
“Haruie, it’s been four days already,…… isn’t it time to get out of the house?”
I don’t have a cold, but I haven’t taken a step outside. The sunlight coming through the window isn’t enough to cover my vitamin D levels, you know.
“It’s been three days, right? Don’t count out the last day of school.”
“I don’t care which one it is, why don’t you answer it? Amamiya-san is out with everyone today, right?”
“That must be hard work. The boss of the mountain seems to be having a lot of fun.”
Boss of the mountain…you’re the only one who would describe leading a group of classmates in that way.
“I think it’s fun to hang out with friends. Even the casual exchanges will surely become fond memories.”
“You don’t think …… time spent at home with me will be remembered in any way?”
She’s so cynical, but that’s what makes her so cute.
“The time I spend with you is priceless.”
I’m glad I met you, Haruie, and I’m glad you’re coming to visit me. But staying over for the whole summer vacation is a bit much, though, isn’t it? There’s a limit, you know?
“Then why don’t you go into a relationship with me as soon as possible? We should have already passed the point where we’d be playing games with each other.”
……This is a problem. If you come straight to me, it’s hard to deal with it because you can’t fake it. I can’t even try to blurt it out.
“I’ll tell you first, I don’t accept any of the ‘I’m not good enough for you’ or ‘you can find someone better’ arguments.”
Why, just admit it. I don’t know how you could have anticipated that, but it’s the most legitimate argument I’ve ever heard.
“Leave my side of the story alone, ……. Why do you like me?”
Because I’m your housemate, you know? I mean, it’s like a “forced marriage,” but you don’t usually go that far, do you? And moreover, you’re just a high school student. ……
“I don’t know why I’m setting aside Zenkichi kun’s side of things for now, but isn’t it only natural that I would fall in love with you?”
“Really? There are plenty of reasons why we could be friends, but I can safely say that there’s absolutely no reason to fall in love …”
If you can’t find a partner even though you’ve tried everything, that’s understandable, but if Haruie can fix her quirky personality, she can find a partner as many times as she wants. She’s beautiful when she talks, but she’s also extremely beautiful when she doesn’t.
“With Zenkichi kun, there is never a dull moment. That’s enough for me to be your companion.”
…… Why don’t you marry a comedian? He’s much funnier than I am. I’m sure he doesn’t keep up the blabbermouth in his private life, but I’m sure his natural hilarity would exceed that of a normal person. …… I mean, am I that funny? I’m just an average person.
“They say everyone is different, but people in general are basically the same. You are a unique color, for better or worse.”
“That’s more like Haruie, isn’t it? ……”
“Yes, I’m aware of that. That’s good.”
Like minds think alike, right? Do you mean that stragglers get along with each other? You know what? It’s only recently that I became a straggler, and I used to be in the class circle, you know?
“Let’s not get into the nitty-gritty of this, shall we? You took my virginity for whatever reason. How can you not be in a relationship with me in this situation?”
I think it’s normal. Am I crazy?
“Fufu, I know”
“……?”
I wonder. I wonder what she got out of it. Sometimes this person comes up with amazingly off-the-mark things.
“Maybe you’re being shy around Amemiya-san? You’ve fallen in love with two women at the same time. It’s annoying, but it’s a common occurrence.”
Wow, you are way off the mark. Of course I like her as a human being, and I think she is attractive as a member of the opposite sex. But when it comes to a relationship, it’s a different story.
It’s not like I want to treat her like a convenient woman. I just want her to remain in the frame of a female friend.
“You know, ……, being in a relationship is a pretty big deal, …….”
“But you want to do it with me, and you want to do it with Amamiya-san too. Right?”
Eh, what obvious things are you talking about? Is it natural to want to have s*x with someone, whether they’re your friend or your best friend? It’s not an emotion you only have towards a lover.
“I want to do it while still being friends”
“…You’ve got guts. Or do you have complete confidence in me?”
“Yeah, I trust you, but …… why?”
Guts ……? Trust ……? I can’t make the connection at all.
“I think this is one of those situations where you can’t complain about being kicked in the bollocks as hard as you can.”
“No,…… I usually complain and in some cases sue, right?”
I wonder what she’s going to say. What kind of ethics does she have? Did she really grow up in a country with that rule of law?
“I don’t think so, but are you going to say it was unjustified violence?”
“You’d rather it wasn’t unjust? No, you can’t hurt people that easily.”
“….. Sure, we’ll lose in court, but I’m sure public opinion will side with our side.”
No, I don’t think they will. It’s an idea only a pseudo-feminist would entertain that women are allowed to violate men at any time.
“I don’t mean to ingratiate myself, but I let Zenkichi kun off the hook earlier. If that were true, you would be screaming in agony and begging for your life right now.”
…… Horrible, this person. What is the difference between a kid general saying, “Don’t hit me, be grateful”. It’s only natural for her not to be violent. ……
“I don’t have any male friends except you, but even if I did, I wouldn’t have intercourse with him. If I didn’t like you, I wouldn’t feel like it.”
Isn’t that …… that one? The grass is greener next door …… isn’t it? Yeah, that one, that one.
“…You know those people who say, ‘I love my job, so I’d never quit even if I won the lottery.'”
“I’ve never met one, but I’m sure there are some. So what?”
“I think that’s something you can say because it didn’t hit me.”
“That’s true. The ones who criticize digital artists are the ones who can’t draw digitally, and the ones who criticize young people are the old. It’s always the powerless who criticize those in power. So?”
If you know that much, I don’t have to say anything else, do I? That’s the answer, isn’t it?
“Haruie, if you make any male friends, your way of thinking will change. I don’t just want to do it with you two, I want to do it with my other female friends too. Of course, I only want cute girls.”
“Hmm… I understand what you’re saying, but for now, I think it’s best if you never voice that idea again.”
Why? Is this a speech control thing?
“It’s fortunate that I was the one who heard your lousy idea. Make the most of it.”
“…..? Yeah, …….
I don’t know, but don’t tell anyone.”
Well, the only people I can talk to are Haruie, Amamiya, and Kumokura, anyway.
For now, I’m not going to talk about this with the other two. …… Aside from Amamiya, it would be a problem if the relationship with Kumokura gets complicated.
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