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★side: Sasauchi Kaoru

“Kaoru, can I have a word?”

On Saturday morning, I was called by my mom.

Yesterday I was so nervous because of what happened with Kaito kun that I was thinking about it even after lying in bed, so I went to bed late and I’m a little sleep deprived.

I was really happy and very nervous when Kaito kun told me he liked me.

I had never been told that by a boy except my dad and other girls…….

I think I knew then and there that I liked Kaito kun.

No, not think……because it made my heart flutter so much.

But I couldn’t come up with an answer.

Because Shin still remained inside me.

I guess it’s partly because we’ve been together since we were in kindergarten, so we’ve known each other for a very long time……

I feel bad that I can’t give him an immediate answer to his feelings, but I want to give him a proper answer before I make a decision…..otherwise, I think it would be rude to Kaito kun as well.

“Wait a minute, Mom ! I’ll be there !”

–I went down the stairs to go to my mom’s place because I was called.

“What’s wrong mom?”

“I need you to deliver this to Shin kun’s mother.”

She handed me a bag.

“So I just need to deliver this.”

“Yeah. Please.”

“Okay.”

I was getting ready to go out.

Shin’s house is very close to mine, so I got there quickly.

(Ding dong)

I quickly rang the chime.

The door opened and Shin came out.

“Kaoru? Is something wrong?”

“Shin, is your mother around right now?”

“Yes, she is.”

“My mom told me to give her this, so I brought it.”

I handed the bag to him.

“You want me to give this to my mom?”

“Yes. Please.”

I said, and Shin said okay.

“Okay. Speaking of which, do you have any plans after this, Kaoru?”

I had planned to go shopping today for the first time in a while.

I was hoping to buy some notebooks and writing materials that I’ve run out of, plus some novels that I can read when I have time……

“I was thinking of going out later today to buy notebooks, novels, and all sorts of other things, but what about it?”

“I see.Then, can I come too?”

“You’re coming?”

“Yeah, I was thinking of going to buy a new game software, and I thought it would be a good idea.”

He said that, but I had no particular reason to refuse, so I thought I’d say it’s fine.

There is something I have to do with Kaito kun, so I have to talk to Shin in order to make a proper decision.

“Fine by me.”

“All right. I’m gonna give this to my mom and be ready for the next two minutes. I’m gonna go get change and get my purse.”

“Yeah. Okay.”

Come to think of it, this is the first time we’ve gone somewhere together since high school…

Shin has been playing more games with his friends, and I’ve been spending more time with Kirara chan……

Ah…..I was so preoccupied with Kaito that I didn’t pay attention to it, but did Shin get along with Hitomi chan these days?

Well, that’s okay for now……I need to clarify who I like more, Kaito kun or Shin.

I thought about this as I waited for Shin to finish his preparations.

–A few minutes later, Shin came out of the house.

“Thanks for waiting. Shall we go?”

“Yeah.”

—Then we moved on to shopping.

“Shin. I’ll go to this store first, are you okay with that?”

“Okay.”

So first we came to a bookstore that sold novels and reference materials.

I went in and looked for a novel I wanted to read. 

“Wait, I’ll look for something to read.”

“I’ll just hang around there. But be as quick as you can.”

Shin doesn’t even read manga so I feel a little bad about having him to wait, but he’ll just have to wait a little longer.

–I spent the next few minutes picking out a book.

“I already have this one……ah ! This is the one my  friend recommended to me before!”

As I was wondering which one to choose, Shin came to me.

“Kaoru, have you decided?”

“No. Just wait a little longer. I’m sorry for making you wait.”

“Well, fine. I’ll wait a little longer, so please be as quick as possible, okay?”

When I responded, he looked a little annoyed.

“Yeah……..”

I thought there was no need to say things like that even though it’s only been about ten minutes.

Even though Shin was the one who said he wanted to come……

I’m sure Kaito kun will always respect and care for me, so he will probably smile and say something like [I’ll always wait for you]……I thought to myself as I started choosing again.

–Then, I finished selecting two novels and bought a notebook as well, and then went to see Shin.

“I’m sorry, Shin. I finished.”

“Finally. Then let’s get going.”

“Yeah.”

Then we came to a store where there was a video game arcade and a store that sold video game software, which Shin seemed to want to go to.

I don’t really understand, but he seemed to be in a great hurry.

“Then Kaoru. Wait here for a minute.”

“No. I’m coming with you.”

“I see.”

I don’t play games very often, so I didn’t want to be alone, so I decided to go with him.

“Okay ! They’re not sold out !”

Shin said as he picked up a piece of the game.

“Is that the game you wanted?”

“That’s right ! I heard some stores were pretty much sold out.”

“……That’s why you were telling me to hurry up?”

“Well, yeah.  But it was here, so you don’t have to worry about it, okay?”

Shin said that with a smile, but I thought it would have been better if he had come alone.

I felt guilty for making him wait while I was choosing a novel because I was rushed, so I was in a hurry to choose one……

If it were Kaito kun, he would never do this….

Even when I’m with Shin, I can’t help comparing him to Kaito kun……

I’ve never been friends with any boys other than Shin, so I didn’t understand how different they are…….I can’t help but think about that.

“Yeah,……I’m glad you bought it.”

“Yeah !”

Shin was saying that without ever looking at my face.

–Then Shin said after paying the bill.

“Can we go to the arcade for a while?”

“Sure, but don’t stay too long, okay? I haven’t finished my shopping yet, okay?”

“Okay, okay.”

So I went with him to a place where there were a lot of games for 100 yen.

“What woudl you play, Shin?”

“Well, let’s see…..first off……..”

Just as Shin was about to say that, someone came toward us.

“Oh ! It’s Shin !”

“Tanaka ! What are you doing?”

It was Tanaka from the next class.

I had never talked to him before, but I think he was someone who often played online games with Shin.

“We came here to play games. Whether it’s gaming or racing, and whoever loses buys a drink.”

“Sounds like fun !”

Shin said enviously.

“Are you coming too?…No. I don’t think it’s possible unless you’re alone.”

“Ah, Kaoru? Can we come?”

Shin said to me.

Shin asked me to go with him, and then I said ……

“Fine, but…..what should I do…..?”

“Ahh, you can come with me. You can wait and do whatever you want, okay?”

Do whatever I want……I don’t know anyone or anything at all, and even if he said should I wait, I have other shopping to do too…..

“……Then I think I’ll go home……”

“You sure?”

“Yeah……”

As we were having this conversation, Tanaka kun said.

“Are you sure, Shin? And also Sasauchi san?”

“I’m fine. I have something to do right after this.”

“I’m sorry, Kaoru. Then let’s say goodbye here for today.”

“I guess so.”

With that, we parted.

–I was thinking as I walked alone after I left Shin.

“Haa.”

I was wondering if Shin really doesn’t care about me after all.

I’m not sure if Kaito-kun is normal or if Makoto is just being special and kind to me.

When I’m with Shin after being with Kaito kun, I feel that way, even if I don’t like it.

I’m more happy and excited with Kaito kun than with Shin.

And if I had to choose who I would rather be with in the future, it would definitely be Kaito kun.

Because when I’m with Kaito kun, I don’t think about Shin, but when I’m with Shin, I think about Kaito kun a lot…….

“I guess I wanna be with Kaito kun…….”

Now I know for sure…..that I want to be with Kaito kun……

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XDaniel51
XDaniel51
1 month ago

One of the biggest fumbles I’ve seen. The guy is genuinely annoying