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Akari left the room and me and Shion san were facing each other.
“Fufufu, sorry. I think I made fun of her too much.”
“Maybe. Akari san’s face was bright red.”
I replied to her with a smile.
“Even so, once again.”
Shion san, who had been smiling until a moment ago, turned serious, bowed her head, and thanked me again.
“Please raise your head. I have already received gratitude.”
“I know. But that’s how grateful I am…..the reason Akari is able to smile now is definitely because of Shindo kun.
Shindo kun saved not only Akkari’s life, but also her heart…….”
Her heart…..when she put it that way, it certainly seemed like a big deal.
From a mother’s point of view, she must have been worried.
“Well……I’m really glad I was able to help.”
After that, things were a little quiet.
“Okay ! Shall we end this rather gloomy talk now?”
“I guess so. Let’s do that.”
“And by the way, I’m really glad. Akari is getting along with boys other than Sora.”
“Is that so?”
“Of course. Akari hasn’t tried to get along with guys other than Sora for a long time. Even when she’s with Sora’s friend Sakai kun, she doesn’t seem to talk to him much.”
Well, it’s not that she doesn’t like Sakai, right?
I thought so, but continued to listen to her.
“I don’t want her to be particularly friendly with men, but I was a little concerned that she didn’t want to even talk to them.”
“Well, you could say that it’s typical of her.”
“Still, it seems like that may not be the case with Shindo kun, so it may be unnecessary but I want you to continue to get along well with Akari. As I said earlier, seeing Akari smiling is something that makes me really happy as a parent. So…it’s not like she doesn’t smile even in front Sora but it’s a lighter smile, and somehow it’s not a smile that comes from the bottom of her heart.”
“A smile from the bottom of her heart?”
“Yes. Even more noticeeable when she grows up. I was worried about her after the incident, and when I came back home, I was surprised to see that Akkari was completely fine. After she explained about the incident, she talked about Shindo kun, and Akari’s expression was very soft and she looked happy. That’s why I wanted you to get along with Akari. Besides, Akari is not an honest person, but I think that Shindo kun would understand that as well.”
If Shion san, Akari’s mother, says so, it seems that Akari is more open to me than I thought.
When I heard Shion san’s words, I thought of that and felt happy.
Also, Akari is cute even though she’s not honest, so of course I understand that.
“Of course, that’s my intention. I would like to continue to be friends with Akari san.”
“Thank you, Shindo kun.”
–After that, Akari came back with a calm expression on her face as usual, and we talked for a while before it was time to go home.
“Well then, I guess I’d better be off.”
“Alright, please come visit us again.”
Shion san says so, but it’s probably not that simple.
After all, Koudo Sora also lives in this house.
Akari told me that she told Shion san not to tell her brother about me, but she didn’t go into that much detail.
“Okay. I will do so.”
“Then, Akari, I’m going to put away the dishes, so please see him off.”
“All right. Let’s go then, Shindo senpai.”
We walked out the door after that and talked a bit.
“Thanks for today.”
“No. This is a thank you. And I’m the one who should say thank you.”
“Then. I guess we’re done thanking each other”
“I see.”
“Speaking of which, have you explained everything about the incident to your brother?”
I was suddenly curious, so I asked her that.
“Erm, I did tell him about it, but I decided to hide the information about Shindo senpai……I feel like he doesn’t get along well with Shindo senpai because of what happened with Yui san…..so I thought it would be better to tell him after some time has passed…I’m sorry.”
I thought it would be better to tell her after some time had passed….I’m sorry.”
”No, you don’t have to apologize because you don’t owe me an apology. Well, I’m aware that I’m being treated as a one-sided enemy, and it might cause unnecessary trouble, so it’s probably best not to say anything because of the timing.”
And I don’t know if Yui heard it, but it sounds like he was saying bad things about me.
“Anyway, Akari really loves Shion san.”
“O-of course. She’s my mother, so it’s natural.”
Akari was embarrassed by what I said, but answered so.
“Moreover, Akari’s facial expressions changed all the time today, making her look fresh and cute.”
“C-cute ! ! !”
When I said that, Akari’s face turned bright red and her mouth was agape.
After all, Akari is so innocent and so cute…I just happened to be passing by, but I felt once again how lucky I was to protect Akari’s smile.
“Then I’ll be going home. See you later.”
“……Yes…….”
I said goodbye to Akari, who turned her head away and replied, and then I headed home.
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Koudo Akari (side)
–After I saw Shindo senpai off, I told my mom I needed some rest and came to my room.
“Haa, my face is so hot…..”
I have been able to talk with Shindo senpai normally since I realized my feelings.
But in a sudden moment, I was taken aback by Shindo senpai’s words and actions.
“My mom being my mom, she revealed things like that……”
I wasn’t even aware that I was having fun talking to my mom about Shindo senpai.
But since that’s what my mom said, I’m sure I just didn’t realize it.
There is no doubt that I’m thinking more and more about Shindo Senpai.
And I can also feel my heart pounding when I think about him.
“I’m sure I’m used to being told how cute I am……”
I’m not bragging, but I’ve always been told I’m cute, and I don’t like the way men look at me. Of course, I didn’t think anything of it when they told me that.
That’s the reason why I don’t get involved with men.
And yet, when Shindo senpai told me I was cute, my heart was pounding.
“Haa.”
I sighed deeply.
I don’t know what to do about this first love, partly because I’m not as good at romantic relationships as other people.
But one thing I can say for sure is that I want to spend more time with Shindo senpai and get to know him better.
I’m not sure if I want to go out with him, but if I did, I would be very happy.
“I guess I should talk to Yui san and Mitsuki san…”
I thought I couldn’t do anything about this alone, so I decided to consult with them soon.
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