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“So, what are we going to do? You were talking big, weren’t you?”
She tapped the edge of the bed and invited me to join her.
Her eyes were narrowed in a challenging way, as if she was mocking me.
“Oh, sure.”
If I backed out now, I’d lose my manhood. …No, wait, what am I talking about? I don’t have any feelings like wanting to get close to a cute girl (physically)!
That’s right. I was calm. But…
Apparently, I wasn’t paying attention to my feet.
“Well, excuse me… Whoa!?”
Just as I stood up from the futon, the mattress slipped.
It felt like I had been thrown into the air.
Ah, yes. I did it.
In slow motion, I fell for a moment.
“What! Senpai!”
I fell on top of Shiramine, who was sitting on the bed.
“Ouch… Shiramine-san, are you okay?”
I was glad that there was a bed behind me. I reflexively braced myself with both hands, so I was able to avoid a head-on collision with Shiramine.
“…Eh, Shiramine-san?”
Shiramine, who had suddenly come close to me, froze with her face bright red.
Looking at her like this, she really is a beautiful girl. Her eyes sparkle like jewels, and her skin is as smooth and white as silk.
“…S-senpai.”
“H-huh! Y-yes!”
Shit, I was spacing out. I have to get away quickly. With that thought, I put my weight on my feet to stand up.
However, Shiramine’s hand reached out and wrapped around the back of my neck.
“It’s okay. If it’s you, senpai…”
“!”
Charm. It wasn’t something that could be expressed in just two words.
It caught my eye and shook my heart.
But.
“I won’t do anything. I won’t.”
I’m just Friend A. I’m just a supporting character who helps others, but I don’t fall in love with anyone, and no one falls in love with me.
I’m a person who has given up on qualifications.
“I have nothing left.”
No talent to be the best, no skills to rival anyone else.
That’s why I can’t be the protagonist.
“Even so, I’ll always be watching you, Senpai.”
Shiramine’s slender fingertips touched my cheek.
“…!”
I was speechless. It was because of Shiramine’s straight, gentle eyes.
“I’ll always be watching you, Senpai. Your good points and your bad points. Your efforts and your shortcuts. I want to see everything.”
“…Why do you feel that way?”
“You really are insensitive, aren’t you?”
My heart was beating loudly. And the heat flowing from Shiramine’s fingertips disturbed my heart.
“Shiramine-san, I…”
What am I about to blurt out?
My reason was trying to hold back my words. But…
“Water!”
Bad news.
At the worst possible moment, my sister interrupted.
“N-nee san!?” “Ajisai -san!?”
“…Oh no. I’m really sorry.”
Shiramine was lying on her back on the bed. And I was in a position that looked as if I had pushed her down.
Yeah. Even if she wasn’t my sister, she would misunderstand.
“Um, yeah. It’s okay! My room is soundproof, so I can’t hear any noise from outside! Take your time!”
Bang. My sister closed the door vigorously, looking unusually flustered.
“…Pfft.”
I couldn’t hold it in and let out a small laugh. At the same time, Shiramine also started laughing.
“Fufu, Ajisai-san. really interesting person.”
“Really.”
Shiramine let go of my hand. At the same time, I stood up.
“You were pushing yourself too hard, Shiramine-san.”
“Huh? What are you talking about?”
“No, your legs were shaking just now.”
When I pushed her down. It was only for a moment.
“…Well, if I don’t want to lose senpai, I have to do something like that.”
“Eh?”
“Hmph! It’s nothing. Come on, let’s go to sleep. …Idiot.”
Shiramine turned away and covered herself with the futon.
“…Good night, Shiramine-san.”
I breathed a sigh of relief and turned off the lights in the room.
The next morning.
“Ugh, I’m sleepy.”
After breakfast, Shiramine and I got dressed and left the house.
The city was a little busy in the morning. I felt that way because the unique atmosphere of the beginning of the day enveloped the city along with the morning sun.
“Hey, Senpai. What should we do for lunch?”
Shiramine, who was next to me, asked. Yes, she is a beautiful girl today as well.
“Well, let’s buy something at a convenience store.”
That’s because Shiramine, who usually makes lunch for me, stayed at my house last night.
I could have made it myself, but… my sister ate all the leftovers from yesterday’s dinner and the extra rice I had cooked for breakfast.
“Convenience store… I’ve actually never been to one before. Do you have any recommendations?”
“Hmm… Onigiri? Sandwiches?”
I could use the microwave at the cafeteria, so I could get something else, but it’s a hassle, so I end up choosing something convenient.
“Hehe, spending the morning with senpai.. hehe, hehe.”
“W-what’s wrong?”
She’s in a pretty good mood.
“If we’re going to the convenience store, let’s go this way. Let’s hurry, senpai”
Well, it’s exciting to go somewhere I don’t usually go.
It’s a convenience store located between my house and school. When I was in middle school, I often stopped by there on my way home from practice.
“Welcome!”
It was a little crowded because it was morning, but it wasn’t too bad.
“Now, what should I get… Huh?”
It was when I was browsing the pastry section.
“…Gah!”
A familiar-looking girl. Blonde hair tied in a ponytail, glasses, and a mask. But what caught my attention most was her white and blue uniform. The epitome of a store clerk.
That girl in that outfit. Who was she?
“—Nishimiya Aira…?”
The famous blonde girl from school—why was she here?
That question filled my mind.
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