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“Tobo Tobo.”
On my way home from school. I was walking along the bank at dusk, saying “tobotobo”. There is no particular meaning. However, if I were to venture to find a meaning, I would say that I was expressing my current state of mind with the onomatopoeic sound “tobotobo”.
“What am I going to do tomorrow?”
If I don’t do anything, there is a possibility that Sumeragi will feel responsible and do something. If anything, there is a possibility that she has already tried to do so.
But I can’t put her in the middle of all this. I am in a position to help her. I cannot be the one being saved. Otherwise, I would not be repaying my debt to Takumi. At least, that’s what I think.
“I have to get myself out of this somehow.”
I should consult with Okuda-sensei first of all, right?
Schools are usually reluctant at times like this, but that teacher is trustworthy.
“Then, I can also rely on Himekane.”
Although I had stubbornly refused to do so earlier, saying it would be “uncool,” I was honestly grateful for the offer. Considering her influence, her help was reassuring. However, the problem is that if I make a mistake, people might think that Himekane is “defending a pervert who goes into the women’s restroom.”
No matter how popular she may be, she cannot be asked to lend a hand when there is that possibility right. ……?
“It’s a toss-up.”
One of the first things people point out in these kinds of topics is, “Why don’t you talk to anyone about this?” I honestly didn’t understand either, but I see – it’s because they can’t rely on others.
Is it because there is no one I can rely on, or is it because I would cause trouble if I did? Either way, it’s something only the person involved can understand.
“Another good lesson learned.”
Well, I haven’t found a solution to the problem.
“Haaaaaaa!”
“Senpai.”
“Hmm?”
I heard a familiar voice and turned around. Shigenawa Tsukasa was standing behind me.
“You shouldn’t stand behind someone without any sign.”
“The basic rule of stalking is to make your presence disappear, right? What are you talking about, Tazuna-senpai?”
“What are you talking about?”
Are you from a ninja family or something?
“So? What do you want? It’s very unusual for you to talk to me.”
“You had a sad look on your back. I was wondering if there was something wrong at school”
“You know about that?”
“Yes. If you’re a professional stalker like me”
“This is nothing to be proud of.”
“Come on, just tell me what you know.”
“……, in case you’re wondering, are you sure you’re looking out for me?”
“Well, you’ve been a big help to me,…… so if you’re not feeling well, I’ll at least listen to what you have to say. If you don’t want to talk, that’s fine.”
“Okay, then.”
“Eh”
Shigenawa shrugged and said, “I-I see. ……” Seeing Shigenawa like that made me feel a little better. Maybe I’m an S person.
“Shigenawa, you must be holding a grudge against me. Why are you so worried about me? What’s your angle?”
“Tazuna-senpai, you told me.”
“What?”
“I haven’t even made an effort to make him like me……”
“Yeah, before you confess”
I felt refreshed at that time too… Am I an S after all…?
“So,……, well, I’m taking advantage of the lessons learned.”
“Ha?”
“I said! I’m trying to get along with Tazuna senpai, I’m trying to listen to his problems!”
“…… No, no, no, no, no. You don’t like me, right? Why do you want to get along with me? What? Do you like me?”
“I don’t like you.”
“I know you don’t.”
“But ……, that’s not all.”
“Hmm?”
“I’m very grateful to Tazuna-senpai for giving me the opportunity to express my feelings for …… Sumeragi-senpai.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes. I am a heavy, troublesome woman.”
“That’s right.”
“That troublesome part of me is telling me to stab you in the back.”
“Scary.”
“But, even though I’m not like that, it’s true that I want to become friends with Tazuna-senpai…”
“I don’t understand what’s going on. Is it like a dual personality?”
“Something like that.”
“I’m afraid ……”
“I’m afraid of myself too. Well, anyway,…… I think I want to like …… Tazuna senpai who accepted me. I don’t want to remain in a state of dislike for a senpai who has done something for me, at the very least. That’s why I’m trying to get close to you …… so that I can like you. Do you understand?”
“I don’t understand.”
Some of this girl’s feelings are just too complicated.
However, from Shigenawa’s point of view, there were probably very few people who accepted her. It is not hard to understand why she would rather like the few people who have accepted her than dislike them.
For better or worse, I am one of the few people in the world who understands Shigenawa.
“I understand. …… Will you listen to what I have to say?”
“Y-yes! I’ll leave it to you!”
“Oh, she really just listens to me. ……”
I told Shigenawa the story of how I was being hung out to dry at school, and I scratched out a few words while keeping Sumeragi out of the story.
“Well, that’s how it is. I went into the girls’ restroom, and now I’m being beaten up by all the girls in the school.”
“……”
Oh? What’s that heated look coming from Shigenawa?
“Kirakira *Sparkle.”
What’s more, Shigenawa’s eyes are sparkling. It was as if she was looking at a kindred spirit
“We’re kindred spirits, aren’t we?”
“No, we’re not.”
Don’t look so happy.
“But a perverted senpai who goes into women’s toilets, and me, a pervert who stalks the person I fall in love with …… right?”
“No. Don’t put us together.”
“Senpai is also a fellow pervert …… and I’m gonna like senpai!”
“It’s regrettable.”
I sagged.
Shigenawa is looking at me with the happiest face I’ve ever seen. It’s like we were completely recognized as members of the same family. it’s awful.
“By the way, you’re dating Himekane-senpai, aren’t you?”
“Eh? Y-yeah …… yes. Yes, I am, what is it?”
Bad. I forgot. Come to think of it, there was a setting like that. Now that Shigenawa has been dumped by Sumeragi, I don’t think it’s a necessary setting, but …… I’ll still lie just in case.
“Hmmm…… I see.”
“W-What is it?”
“No, I just thought if …… senpai is free …….”
“Ha? What?”
“I said, I don’t care anymore.”
“???”
Maybe my likability has increased a lot now?
“What?”
“No, it’s …… nothing.”
I wonder how happy she was that I was her kind. …… I don’t like it. I hate it when people think I’m like a stalker.
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