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“Nice to meet you. My name is Kanna Yukito. Thank you.”
“E-erm……?”
“Nanami chan…… [Suh]’s manager, which means that you can practically be called [Suh]’s mother,…..which means that you’re the one who should be given at least three National Honor Awards.”
“F-for now, why don’t you stop kneeling, Yukito kun?”
“I’m afraid I’m a bit embarrassed to even look at your face.”
“Do you think I’m some kind of Heian-era aristocrat or something…..?”
Now, it’s time to get off my knees because I’m about to become a real nuisance.
“That’s the kind of personality I have. My name is Kanna Yukito. Pleased to meet you.”
“I-Isn’t that a great demonstration? I understand. Nice to meet you, Yukito kun.”
I bowed once again. To be honest, my legs are still a bit stiff. Eh, manager? That manager?
“Is it okay if I kneel on the ground three more times?”
“That’s a problem…….”
It’s not my intention to cause trouble, so I’ll keep that in mind.
“Um, let’s go to the living room for now. I’ll go get changed too.”
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In the living room. I was alone with Kifune san. I’m not sure what we should be talking about at a time like this.
…But normally it would happen. When the time comes, I should do my best to express your gratitude. Or we could talk about Kusunoki.
However, it seems that my thoughts were unnecessary…Kifune san started talking to me.
“Can I ask you a question right away?”
“What is it?”
“What do you think about Nanami chan?”
“I love her, but…”
I answered with my spinal cord. No need to even think.
But that’s probably a bad idea no matter how you think about it.
As the manager of [Suh], naturally she must be taking good care of [Suh]……[Kusunoki Nanami]. I hope she cares about her.
The member that she cares about is bringing a man into her house. Moreover, that man answered [I love her] without hesitation.
……Hm? This is bad, isn’t it?
“Ah……yes. Yeah, I love her.”
For a moment I was lost, but then I reconsidered that I should still be honest with myself.
“…..Heh, that’s great, you can say that in front of me.”
“Because I love her. I don’t wanna lie about the person I love.”
The eyes shoot through me.
As if trying to see behind my words to see what I was thinking.
“What kind of love do you mean by [love]? …A friendship, a love affair, or a kind of respect? People your age sometimes mistake sexual desire for love, right? I don’t know if that’s the case with you. I’m not saying you’re like that.”
“……I don’t have all of my emotions figured out. Which of them, I can’t say.”
Human emotions are complex. And it’s not a classmate, it’s a celebrity. I’m her biggest fan.
Even though it’s about me, I can’t really say that I understand everything.
“If I had to say, I’d say it’s a mixture of everything.”
“Heh, you don’t deny your sexual desire either.”
“That’s how attractive one woman, Kusunoki Nanami, is. –That being said, there’s something I don’t want you to misunderstand.”
The feelings I have for Kusunoki are pretty big. I think so myself.
But—
“I want her to spend her days as happy as possible. …If she needs my help to live happily, I’ll help her in any way I can. But I have no desire to ask for anything in return.”
I intend to never change that stance from beginning to end.
“It’s just something I like to do,……though you may not believe me.”
That’s what I think from the bottom of my heart. But, from her point of view, I’m not to be trusted.
Hmm. It’s hard. It’s not something I can prove or anything. I don’t know what to do.
If I were to be told that I should not get involved with Kusunoki Nanami anymore, it would be problem for Kusunoki rather than me…..I want to believe that I’m not being too self-conscious for thinking that.
“…… Fufu. Really, just like she said.”
“Hmm?”
When I looked up at the unexpected words and laughter…Kifune san was smiling.
“I’m sorry, I suddenly had to pack it in a harsh way.”
“N-no…..I thought it was only natural in your position as a manager.”
I mean, it would be strange if she didn’t. Normally, she would say not to get involved anymore without any questions asked.
“Ah,……but I’m really sorry. Yukito kun, Nanami chan. “
“You don’t have to apologize–eh?”
“……You knew I was listening.”
At the same time as her unexpected name was called, I heard a cute voice from behind that fascinated even the kitten.
When I turned around, I saw Kusunoki with a bright red face.
“…… Kusunoki? Since when?”
“……From when Yukito kun said [I love you] to me.”
“Pretty early on.”
‘I’m pretty quick at getting dressed. I’ve been in disguise for quite a while.”
Oh, wait. That means when I was asked about this and that.
I looked at Kusunoki a little worried, but she shook her head slightly.
“I believe in you, so don’t worry about it.”
‘I’m insanely concerned !”
“……Sorry about that.”
Moo ! I forgive her because she’s cute !
“……so, Manager san.”
“A-ahaha….. sorry?”
“Couldn’t you have said it a little differently?”
“K-Kusunoki? I don’t care much about it, and Kifune san’s position–“
“I know that.”
I’m sure you know that.
…Or rather, Kusunoki is really angry? I thought her face was red from embarrassment.
“I know, but–it’s not funny that my friend, someone I care about who is helping me, is being suspected.”
No, you’re insanely angry !?
Kifune san looked very surprised when she was told that. I guess it is unusual for Kusunoki to get angry after all.
“I’ll say it again and again, Manager san. Yukito kun saved me, he came to help me today too,……and he is a very kind and precious person. Do you understand how I feel?”
“…..I’m sorry.”
“I understand your point of view. I wish you could have at least said something to me.”
Oh. Her power is amazing. I want to be scolded too. I’ve been getting scolded quite recently.
Then, Kusunoki let out a breath. Her expression changed from cute and angry to her usual cute expression.
“…Yukito kun said that too, so I’ll stop being angry. Manager san also understands, right? Yukito kun is kind.”
“Yeah. After talking to her, I realized that she’s a really honest girl who loves Nanami chan.”
Oh, Kusunoki’s ears are getting red again. So cute.
“I feel like I can leave Nanami chan in your hands.”
“Are we going in the wrong direction?”
“No, I don’t think so.”
Now, am I being made fun of? However, there was also a serious tone to her expression.
“After all—ever since we decided to take a hiatus, you’re looking your best now. Nanami chan.”
“……Is that so?”
“Yeah. Ever since she met you. When I heard that there was a big fan in the classroom, I was nervous, but then I was told that the fan was really interesting—“
“M-manager san !”
“Ahaha, sorry, sorry.”
Oh, thank goodness. I’m a weirdo.
I never thought I’d see the day when I’d be thankful for being a weirdo.
Kifune san looked me in the eye and held out her hand.
“Once again, I’m sorry. And thank you. For being by Nanami chan’s side.”
“It’s what a fan should do.”
“I wonder what it is to be able to return like that.”
When I squeezed her hand back, Kifune san smiled as if she was relieved. She really is a beautiful woman.
“……”
I feel like Kusunoki is watching me intently…I wonder if she’s still angry. Or is it just my imagination?
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