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“…Are you hiding something lately?”
“Eh? Like what?”
A few days after the start of the relationship with Kusunoki, Kaname suddenly said this to me, and I was dripping with cold sweat.
It’s all right. This kind of thing won’t be discovered if you disguise it properly.
“It seems like you’ve been showing up late at the part-time. The manager was worried.”
“Geh, you went there?”
“I was with my senpai yesterday. I wanted to see you, but you weren’t there.”
I worked part-time after school and on holidays. It’s an anime store that sells subculture items, so it’s obvious why they chose it there. Because you can make your favorite POP and spread the word.
And the reason why I was late for my part-time job was because….I had to meet with. Kusunoki after school.
That’s why I’ve been late coming in for an hour or two recently for the past few days. I’ve been telling the manager that it’s due to various reasons. I’m sorry, manager. But I can’t talk about it.
“Well, a lot of things going on.”
“Hmm? What things?”
“…You were working part-time, Yukito kun?”
“Hyah !?”
I heard a clear voice from behind that even a small bird would envy, and my spine straightened.
When I looked behind me…there was Kusunoki grinning.
“Is it okay if I join in the conversation?”
But for some reason, I feel very pressured.
…Is she angry? No, definitely.
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“So? Why didn’t you tell me?”
In my usual classroom. I was sitting straight.
Kaname told her everything. He told her where I work part-time. ……Even the fact that I’ve been showing up late at part-time.
“No, um…..that’s because you didn’t ask me?”
“I’m angry, Yukito kun.”
“Yes, I’m sorry.”
Because I thought that if I said that, I would be losing this moment.
……By the way, today is the day I don’t have a part-time job. I even showed Kusunoki my shift schedule and she believed me.
“…I tried to get angry, but I’m sorry. I should have listened carefully. I don’t think you can refuse my request.”
“I’m sorry, please don’t blame yourself, my heart hurts so much.”
I’m 100% at fault. I’m really sorry.
“I will never do it again. Oh, but I definitely don’t want this time to end either.”
“…….Fufu. You’re talking nonsense again.”
“I’m prepared to go through everything, even the impossible and reckless, in order to support my idol.”
A smile that was a mixture of a bitter smile and a normal laugh. It seems like she has stopped blaming herself, so I’m glad.
“Um, let me explain again.”
“Now, talk normally. Yukito kun.”
“Ah, yes. …There’s no problem even if I come in an hour late for my part-time job.”
“Is that so?”
I nodded at Kusunoki’s words. That’s true.
“The manager has given me permission to do so and has asked me to fill in. To tell you the truth, it doesn’t matter if I’m not there for an hour or two.”
“I see.”
“Yeah. And it’s simply a matter of priorities. …..I love this time when I can talk to Kusunoki. It’s a chance to talk to someone I like.”
“……! I-I see.”
If you were asked which is more important, a part-time job or a slightly sick person, there would be few people who would answer part-time job.
“Fufu, I see.”
“You can save a million people with that smile.”
Without exaggeration, she can save a million people. What is this cuteness? I’m saved right here, right now.
“Anyway, that’s the reason. Kusunoki, you don’t have to worry.”
“…I understand. I’m sorry, Yukito kun.”
“Even Kusunoki apologizing is so cute that I almost go crazy…but right now, I’m happier if you say ‘thank you’ than ‘sorry.’”
Kusunoki’s eyes widened. Wow, that’s an unusual expression. Can I take a photo? Not that.
Such an exchange in the brain is quickly drowned out.
“…Thank you, Yukito kun.”
Her cheeks dyed in vermilion. Kusunoki smiles, looking a little embarrassed.
Is this a shy smile?
“….I’m glad you’re still alive.”
“Y-Yukito kun !?”
I showed my gratitude to my idol. And with such a cute smile.
I’m really glad to be alive.
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