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“…..He’s gone.”
I saw him off at the door and plopped down on the couch.
It was a short time. But it was a very intense time, one of the ten most intense times I have ever spent in my life.
I was in a daze when I felt my smartphone vibrate.
[Can I talk to you?]
In [Suh]’s group chat…the other party was Kasumi. I think Tsuumi is probably watching too.
[Sure.]
I replied and immediately a group call came in.
[Hello, Nanami? How are you? Are you still hangin’?]
A slightly lower, but clear and cool female voice. I heard Kasumi’s voice.
And soon another person joins the call. It’s Tsumiki.
[Nanami chan ! Did you have fun?]
“Mou, you two…..it’s not like that. He went home a while ago.”
[Eh !? It’s over already !? Really !?]
[…..He really left.]
“Yeah.”
I nod at the two who are surprised.
I’ve been thinking about it. What kind of gratitude should I give to make Yukitp kun happy?
However, this was my first time thanking a boy, and I didn’t know what to do. So I consulted them both.
As a result, I decided to invite him to my house and serve her dinner.
“Thank you, both of you. She ate the meal and gave me lots of compliments.”
[That’s all right then….but please tell Manager san. I’m sure she’s been fidgeting a lot.]
[You were told to contact Manager san if something happened, right?]
“Yeah. I’ll talk to her later.”
I didn’t expect Yukito kun to do anything. I explained to both of them that it would never happen, but….Manager san was always hesitant. Finally, she gave me two conditions.
The first was that if I was about to be forcibly assaulted, I must contact Manager san immediately.
And second, I must have my phone with me at all times so that I can contact Manager san immediately.
If I agreed to these conditions, I was allowed to invite Yukito kun home. Not just for today, but for the rest of the day.
However, I could never imagine that Yukito kun would forcefully assault me.
…He’s so pure-hearted. Maybe he’ll faint just by seeing me in a swimsuit.
While thinking about this, Manager san said, [It’s okay now. I’m currently talking to Kasumi and Tsumiki. Thank you] and went back to the call.
“Oh, yes. I’ve decided to have him come over to my house for the weekend.”
[‘I see. Then it’s all right…..isn’t it? I was just teasing you earlier, but be careful.]
“I know. …However. I really think I’ll be fine. Like you two, I’ve seen a lot of different people.]
[I’m sure it will be fine if Nanami says so.]
Live shows and handshake events, which have become less common these days.
I can tell when someone looks a little dangerous. I also know people who are thinking about various things behind the scenes. In this industry, you get involved with all kinds of people. Fans, of course, but also other people.
[Nanami chan?]
“Oh, no. Sorry, I was just thinking. …..But I really think it’s okay.]
[Is there a reason?]
Hearing those words—I suddenly remembered the first words he said to me.
— I’m Kusunoki’s……or rather [Sunlight Hope]’s fan, but now that we’re classmates. I will treat you as such.
“I guess because he was trying to see me. Me as an idol and me not as an idol.”
[……Is that so?]
“Yeah. So it’s okay. I feel like I’m similar to that person somehow.”
The people who support us…I don’t know if I can call them that.
There are people who are extreme supporters and…..stalkers. Not a few.
Among them, that person might be a little bit special.
Among the people who supported me, he was especially good at cheering me up. When times were tough, She encouraged me and made me want to do my best.
[That person is [Pyon Pyon] isn’t he? He was the first person to love Nanami chan ! And the person who created the fan club for [Suh] !]
“Fufu, that’s the guy. He doesn’t always show his face, but the way he uses social media is amazing. He cares about us, and I think a lot of our CDs have been sold thanks to him.”
I feel like he resembles that person in some way. It’s the atmosphere, but also the sense of distance. Always taking a step back…but I feel like he’s supporting me with all his might.
“Maybe, they’re the same person…I don’t know.”
[It would be interesting!! But if that happened, it would mean that a middle schooler created a fan club ! I couldn’t see his face, but he looked like an adult.]
[Fufu, I guess so, and his social media account is very polite and mature….but it would be nice if that were the case.]
“Yeah. I’d be happy if that were the case. I hope so.”
Then we talked a little about him.
It started with the fact that he had a 50-people limited edition [Sunlight hope Tohoku limited edition live towel]—he was a little strange, but more than that, he was a person whose kindness stood out.
I talked to many people, but only he was different. That I enjoyed talking to him and wanted to know more about him.
[That’s unusual. I never thought Nanami would talk that much.]
[Right ! Nanami chan is surprisingly dry when it comes to human relations !]
[I think ‘dry’ is a bit of an exaggeration. But you don’t go out to eat with people other than us and don’t get along with them.]
“A-ahaha. I’m not very good at surface relationships.”
I can get along with someone to a certain extent, but when they invite me to eat together, I always decline.
[Even so, I’m really happy for you. Looks like Nanami has found a boy she’s interested in as well.]
“K-Kasumi. I-it’s not like that…okay?”
[Fufu, I meant it as a joke. …..I never thought you’d be sensitive about that.]
I tried to retort to Kasumi chan’s words, but all I could do was say ah, uh, or something similar to Yukito kun’s voice when I suddenly spoke to him.
No,……it’s not like that, because it shouldn’t be. ……Maybe.
[I’m sure it’s fine ! There’s no such thing as a ban on romance in the office !]
[That’s right. I’m sure the office will protect you even if something happens, right?]
“Y-you two. Don’t make fun of me.”
If I were to find a lover…it would be a big deal.
[But……if he is a person that Nanami compliments so much, I’d like to meet him.]
[Yes ! I’m starting to get curious too !]
“……Yeah, right.”
……Hm, I wonder what it is. What is this feeling? It’s kinda blurry.
“…..I’ll introduce you to him when I get a chance.”
[Nanami?]
[What’s wrong? Nanami chan. Your tone of voice is very depressed.]
“N-no ! It’s nothing ! It’s nothing……”
The blur in my heart would not go away for a while.
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