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Well, no matter what I say, I can’t avoid the English test that is approaching.
Let’s put aside the meaningless whining.
“Then we’ll both study English. I’ll keep the English-Japanese dictionary in the middle of the desk, so let’s use it together. If you need anything else, feel free to let me know.”
Yuuka took out a Genius English-Japanese dictionary from her school bag and put it right in the middle of the table, so that both Yuuka and I could use it easily.
“Okay, thank you.”
“You’re welcome.”
“But Yuuka, you bring your dictionary home every day, don’t you?”
“Yeah, I do.”
“It’s hard, isn’t it? Wouldn’t it be easier if you bought another English-Japanese dictionary at home for home study?”
I know I don’t have to tell her this, but just in case, my English-Japanese dictionary is in my personal locker at school.
The reason, of course, is that it is too heavy to carry home.
Dictionaries are really heavy.
Of course, I have to do my English homework at home, so I use another English-Japanese dictionary for home study.
“Hmm, I guess so? I use a highlighter to put lines in the dictionary, so I have trouble if I don’t have just one dictionary.”
“I see.”
As expected, Yuka had excellent grades.
The way she usually uses a dictionary is different from the average person like me.
I have never, not even once, written anything in the dictionary.
Once again, I was keenly aware of the difference between me and Yuuka, and I started studying for the exam with Yuuka…just the two of us.
Yes, just the two of us, in Yuuka’s room.
It’s a little late for that !
Erm, Mizuki chan is not at home today?
Up until now, I’ve never been alone with Yuuka at the Himemiya house, not once.
Mizuki chan was always with us.
I mean, Yuuka and I are in the same class in high school, so we see each other every day, and it is no exaggeration to say that I have been going to the Himemiya house to see Mizuki chan.
However, today, there was no sign of Mizuki chan at all.
After 40 minutes of concentrating on my studies, I decided to ask Yuuka about something that was really bothering me.
“Hmmm…”
Probably taking a breather, Yuuka raised her arms and stretched her body while sitting.
I took advantage of the timing and called out to her.
“Hey, Yuuka? Can I talk to you for a minute?”
“What’s wrong? Was there anything you didn’t understand? I’ve just finished reviewing the last part, so you can ask me any questions you want.”
Yuuka smiles at me.
“No, I’m doing okay with my studies so far. So far, so good.”
“So, are you thirsty? Shall I bring you something to drink?”
“It’s okay. I just had a nice cup of tea.”
“What’s wrong then?”
Yuuka, who was tilting her head, asked me a straightforward question.
“Well, I thought Mizuki chan wasn’t here today. Your parents are at work as usual, right?”
“Ah…uh, yeah. It’s after school on a weekday, so I guess Mizuki is playing with her friends. I think mom and dad are late today as usual.”
I felt Yuka straighten her back slightly, as if she were a little nervous.
I know the feeling.
If a man whom she does not like and with whom she is not in a relationship suddenly confirms that they are alone in a closed room, she will be nervous.
Instinctively, she might even feel threatened.
“I see. That’s right. She’s an elementary school student after school, so she hangs out with her friends.”
“That’s right.”
“Elementary school students are in the prime of their lives.”
“R-right”
“……”
“……”
Eh.
So that means.
I would like to inform you that there will only be the two of us.
Gulp…….
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