Episode 21
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After the whirlwind of encounters over the weekend, my mind was completely overwhelmed.
Takamine san’s past and [100] reasons.
Hina chan’s [Overflow] and my unknowing good deed(?).
And the shocking fact that Shirakawa san was my childhood friend and the [Reunion?].
There is too much information !
Where did my ordinary life go !?
Monday lunch break.
I took Akasaka out to the rooftop without even having lunch.
To sort out this confusing situation, I need the help of my best friend (?) to sort out this mess.
“So? What’s this emergency strategy meeting all about?”
Akasaka says in disgust while leaning against the fence.
Over his head is [77/100]. He’s enjoying my confusion, isn’t he?
“Just listen to me ! I’m in big trouble !”
I explained the events of the weekend to Akasaka in order.
Being alone with Takamine san at the bookstore.
I was forced to take photo booth pictures with Hina chan and her friend at the arcade.
And that Shirakawa san might have been my childhood friend, and her reaction when I showed her an old photo……
“—-So that’s why ! What do you think !?”
Akasaka, who had finished listening to my frantic explanation, paused for a moment, but eventually burst out laughing, clutching his stomach.
“Pffthahahaha ! Seriously, Kageno ! Are you some kind of main protagonist !”
“This isn’t a laughing matter !”
“No, because it’s too funny ! Bookstore date with a cool beauty !? Photo booth with a gal ! A reunion with a sleeping beauty childhood friend !? What’s with all the harem development !”
“Don’t call it harem ! I’m having a serious problem !”
I thought it was a bug at first, that I could see the likeability.
But after listening to Takamine san, seeing Shirakawa san’s reaction, and hearing Hina chan’s words…….
Maybe this is a deeper rooted problem than I thought.
“Now, now, calm down.”
After a brief laugh, Akasaka became a little more serious.
“I mean, that’s it, isn’t it? You’re saying that those three girls are in love with you because of your past behavior that you forgot about?”
“I don’t know if they’re in love with me or not ! But it’s true that their likeability is abnormally high !”
“So, what do you wanna do?”
“Eh?”
“What do you wanna do with those three girls? Is there someone you’re interested in?”
I was at a loss for words because of Akasaka’s straightforward question.
The girl I’m interested in…..?
Takamine san. She’s cool, but she’s cute with an occasional deleterious look on her face. She always remembers my trivial actions.
Hina chan. She is always cheerful and like the sun. She sees my hidden(?) good side. Being together cheers me up.
Shirakawa san. Mysterious, but actually a childhood friend? I’m curious about the reason for her obsession with me. Her sleeping face is cute too.
…..I can’t choose.
I’m not at the stage where I have to choose.
It would be so presumptuous for an introvert like me to choose one girl from all those beautiful girls.
“…It’s not like it’s about who or anything…I just want to do something about this situation…”
“What do you mean, ‘do something about it’?”
“Well…..if we can be friends and get along normally…….”
When I said that, Akasaka sighed loudly.
“You know… To say you’re ‘just friends’ to someone with a likeability rating of [100], [Unmeasurable], or even [130]…that’s just impossible, no matter how you look at it.”
“Ugh. ……”
Indeed, Akasaka may be right.
There’s a good chance their feelings have gone beyond the “friend” line.
“Listen, Kageno. You’re not just a shady character anymore. Be self-aware.”
“Even if you say that, I’m still……”
“You’re a romantic comedy protagonist who’s being directed by three intensely emotional people !”
“Don’t call me that !”
“Well, all joking aside.”
Akasaka pretended to think a little.
“At any rate, I think we should gather some more information about Shirakawa san’s case. Like why you forgot about it. Why don’t you ask your parents or something?”
“Oh, ah…..that’s right. My mother might know something about it…….”
“As for Hina chan…well, if she keeps up like that, she’ll probably come at you. Why don’t you just go with the flow and open up a little bit too?”
“M-mm….”
“The problem is Takamine san. Her number [100], she’s grateful for you in the past, and when you were alone she was about to say something like ‘we’ll continue to be together’, right?”
“Y-yeah….”
“This is already a situation where you’re waiting for an attack. Unless you take some kind of action, nothing will progress, right?”
“Action?”
Me, to Takamine san !?
Impossible ! Absolutely impossible !
“Well, there’s no need to rush into anything. But if you keep on doing nothing, you might miss your chance, you know?”
Akasaka’s words sounded strangely heavy.
Chance……
I wonder if there really is such a thing for me?
“……At any rate, I’m going to ask my mother about Shirakawa san. As for Hina-chan…I’ll try to remain as calm as possible. Takamine san…I’ll keep an eye on her…”
“Hey hey, the most important thing is to ‘wait and see’ !”
“I don’t have a choice ! We have a lot of hurdles to overcome !”
Akasaka shrugged in exasperation.
“Well, just go at your own pace. Anyway, don’t try to handle it all by yourself. If anything happens,
come and see me.”
“…Thank you, Akasaka.”
After all, this guy is a dependable best friend.
The likeability rating above his head has also gone up to [80/100].
During the strategy meeting with Akasaka, I felt like I had a better idea of the direction we should take.
First, we need to find out about Shirakawa san’s past.
And I may have to think about my relationship with Hina chan and Takamine san a little…….
It looks like my turbulent school life is still going on.
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