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Saturday.
The long-awaited weekend.
This week, starting with the manifestation of the likability ability, I’ve been swept up in the mysteries of Takamine san, Shirakawa san, and Hina chan.
I thought I’d spend the day at home, relaxing and playing games……
That’s what I thought.
“Sorry to bother you, but can you go to the bookstore in front of the station and get me some reference books?”
My mother asked me.
She wants a new reference book for next week’s quiz.
With no reason to refuse, I left the house with a sigh.
Well, it’s good to get some fresh air once in a while, right?
A large bookstore in front of the station.
Since it was a holiday, the store was crowded with many people.
The reference book section is…..over there.
As I was searching for the reference book I was looking for, I suddenly noticed a familiar back view.
She has beautiful straight black hair that goes down to her waist.
A slender standing posture.
No doubt, it was Takamine san.
Today she is wearing a white one-piece dress.
She is neat and very cute……!
She has a different charm from her usual cool uniform or elegant plain clothes.
And above her head, of course, is [100/100].
It’s still at max level.
W-what should I do…….
Should I talk to her?
No, but talking to her on weekends is…..
It’s her private time, too, and it might be annoying for her.
I was hesitating, when Takamine san noticed me.
“Oh……Kageno kun?”
She looked a little surprised.
But soon a soft smile appeared on her face.
Wow, Takamine san on her weekend, she has a different mood !
“T-Takamine san ! What a coincidence !”
“Yes, really. You’re here to buy a book, too?”
“Yeah, it was something I was asked to do….. What about Takamine san?”
“I’m…..looking for a new novel.”
Takamine san said, showing me a paperback book in her hand.
It’s the latest book in the same series by the same author that she picked up from the library the other day.
“Is it interesting?”
“Yes, very much so. …..I wonder if Kageno kun would be interested in it too?”
“Hmm, I’m not much of a reader, but if Takamine san says it’s interesting…..I might give it a try.”
When I said that, Takamine san’s face instantly lit up.
The [100/100] display seemed to shine brighter.
“! Really? Then…..if you like, I can choose one for you. Books you might like.”
“Eh? You sure?”
“Yes, of course. …..You know, as a thank-you.”
Perhaps it was a thank you for the incident at the library a year ago.
I feel a bit sorry, but…I’m actually quite interested in the book that Takamine san will choose.
“Then, please do.”
“Yes ! Leave it to me !”
Takamine san nodded happily and headed for the literature section, pulling me by the hand.
Eh? My hand !?
Wait, Takamine san !?
Her soft, slightly cool hand pulls me as I walk between the stacks.
My heart is racing.
Could this be…..a date?
No, no, no ! I’m just letting her pick out a book for me !
Takamine san began to select a book with a serious expression on her face.
Every once in a while, she would look back at me and ask, “Do you like this kind of book?” or “What about this author?”
Her appearance was so beautiful that I couldn’t help but admire it.
In the end, Takamine san picked out a mystery novel for me.
I think even people who don’t usually read much will enjoy this one.
“Thank you, Takamine san. I’ll read it.”
I went to the cashier and paid the bill.
My mother’s reference book and the novel Takamine san had chosen for me.
It was almost evening when I walked out of the bookstore.
“Then, I’ll be going this way.”
“….Yes. Take care.”
As we parted, Takamine san looked a little regretful.
“Um, Kageno kun.”
“Hm?”
“Today……um……it was fun. Thank you.”
Takamine san smiled wryly as she said so.
My heart was completely knocked out with the display of [100/100].
The destructive power of cool beauty, terrifying…….
I think she already likes me completely…….?
No, not yet. I can’t let my guard down yet.
But today’s event definitely brought us closer together.
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