Episode 18 – After-school date with the little devil ?
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[I’m sorry. I’m graduating first, but I’ll always be your friend, okay? If you ever have any problems, feel free to talk to me.]
With that, senpai eft the newspaper club.
Leaving me alone in the club room.
“Haa, haa, haa…”
She was chased and ran into an empty classroom. The girl sat down against the wall, trying to catch her breath.
“…That person was too fast.”
That student named Hayami… I looked into it, but his grades are average, and I haven’t heard much about him being good at sports. If the hallway hadn’t been crowded, he would have caught me long ago.
I was confident in my ability to run away, but it was easily shattered.
“Of course you’re angry.”
The face I caught out of the corner of my eye was grim. It had a menacing, almost demonic quality.
“Honestly, I didn’t intend to take the photo…”
It was a reflex action.
I happened to spot Hayami and followed him, and then…
I didn’t exactly think it could be turned into an article, but the girl next to Hayami was so beautiful that I couldn’t help but take the photo.
“That girl had such a great face, didn’t she?”
Her expression conveyed such a strong sense of “love” that it made me feel nervous just looking at her.
Before I knew it, I had taken the photo.
“Are those two dating? If so… I’m sorry for what I did.”
Of course, I was aware that I had done something wrong. It was the worst possible behavior, and there was no way to apologize for it.
But I just couldn’t forgive the student council.
[—I can’t leave this here. Take only what you need and pack the rest in cardboard boxes.]
“…Sanada, Tsubaki.”
I don’t care if I can’t write articles anymore. I’m prepared for suspension or expulsion.
So—I’ll protect what everyone has written so far.
“Senpai. I’ll protect everyone.”
“Sorry to keep you waiting, Shiramine-san.”
After finishing my fifth and sixth periods, I climbed the stairs to go to the rooftop, and Shiramine was waiting for me at the landing at the top of the stairs.
“I’m glad you came.”
“Well, yeah.”
If embarrassing rumors spread at this school, people would surely say hellish things like, “Oh, the person next to Hasegawa-kun is…”
“Then, shall we go? First, let’s go to the newspaper club room, shall we?”
“I guess so.”
“Right. Then, here you go.”
Shiramine held out her hand. To me, of course.
…What? Does that mean I have to take out my wallet?
“How much is it?”
“What are you talking about, senpai?”
It seemed to be something else. Well, that’s a relief, but then what does it mean?
“Mouu… Let’s go.”
“Hya!”
I wondered what she was going to do, but she just took my hand.
“If you’re not dating the president, then it’s okay, right? You can hold my hand. If you’re not dating the president.”
“Why did you say that twice?”
Shiramine pouted and looked sulky. Was she jealous of something? It seemed that way.
“H-Here you go.”
“Fufu, yes!”
Shiramine intertwined her fingers with mine.
My heart skipped a beat. Of course, I wasn’t used to holding hands, so my mind went blank for a moment.
“Um? Are you nervous… maybe?”
Oh, I messed up. Immediately, Shiramine’s white skin turned red, and she quickly became as red as a boiled octopus.
I thought that Shiramine must have been forcing herself, which made me feel a little funny, and the corners of my mouth relaxed.
“Muu, I don’t know, senpai!”
Shiramine snorted and turned away. Still, she didn’t let go of my hand.
“Well, let’s go… but before that…”
I headed for the clothing room.
***
“Hey, what’s that, a rabbit…?”
“It’s not very cute, though.”
The hallway. It’s been a while since school ended, so there aren’t many students left in the after-school club. However, that doesn’t mean there’s no one there.
“Phew, phew.”
Like a certain dark-sided dad, I was breathing heavily through the mouth of the costume.
As a friend, it’s not good to stand out. With that in mind, I put on the costume in the clothing room, but… is this standing out too much?
“Senpai… aren’t you uncomfortable?”
“I’m fine.”
I had underestimated the spring temperature. I felt like I was about to die, but men, regardless of their position, tend to put on a front in front of cute girls.
“Ah, Hii-chan! What are you doing?”
“!”
Walking over from the opposite side was Koganei. She was probably still there because of soccer club stuff. She became a manager in high school too, apparently.
“…What’s that creepy rabbit next to you?”
“Well, um…”
Shiramine looked unusually troubled, unable to hide her embarrassment.
Then…
“What’s wrong, Mihoshi-chan?”
“Ah, Tsuki-senpai! Look at this rabbit. Isn’t it kind of creepy?”
Next, Kazekawa arrived. Kazekawa was in the handicraft club, so it wasn’t strange for her to still be there, but… her timing was terrible.
“… Is it really a rabbit?”
It doesn’t even look like a rabbit anymore. That’s a little sad.
“Well, never mind. Here we go.”
Saying that, Mihoshi hugged me for some reason.
Hmm, this girl. She’s grown a little since middle school. I won’t say what exactly.
“Mihoshi chan-chan. We should go soon.”
Kazukawa said, looking a little troubled.
“That’s right, Mihoshi. You have something to do, don’t you?”
Huh, scary. She’s smiling, but her eyes aren’t smiling. I don’t know why.
Mihoshi, who didn’t notice, rubbed her cheek lightly and then moved away. Yeah, that’s better.
“Come to think of it, that’s right. Actually, what are you and Hii-chan doing with that costume?”
“We’re looking for someone… Senpai, what’s the name of that person in the newspaper club?”
Shiramine whispered in my ear. Yeah, if I speak now, they’ll find out.
I quietly handed her the note I had received from the president.
“…Tsuzurisato Aya”
“Huh, I don’t know her. What about Tsuki-senpai?”
In contrast to Koganei, who said that, Kazekawa seemed to have heard of her before.
“Aya chan, right? Yeah, I know her. Actually… I know her contact information and address too…”
Kazekawa said timidly, turning her smartphone screen toward me.
“…Senpai. Isn’t this our chance?”
I shook my head. Ugh, this ear is so annoying.
“Then, let’s just call her over. I want to hear the details.”
““…Eh””
Surprise flashed across both of their faces.
Huh, what’s going on?
“What are you doing, Hayamin-senpai?”
“Ah.”
I just blurted it out so casually…
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