No Bullying Yumiko

"Because..."

Kato Megumi was indeed very cute.

Her facial features were well-defined, her height was average, her skin was fair and glossy, and her body had the right curves in the right places...

She had a "moderately perfect" figure.

The reason Amano Makoto remembered this girl's name was only one: he had mentioned it to Yuigahama before.

"He has already memorized the names of all the beautiful girls in the school."

So, it was only natural for him to remember Kato Megumi's name.

But just as Amano Makoto was about to answer like that...

Two familiar girls happened to walk towards them.

The cheeky blonde girl and the pink-haired girl they had agreed to meet here.

"Sorry, Amano-san. Did you wait for a long time?"

Yuigahama Yui looked at the girl in the white dress standing next to Amano Makoto with curiosity. She had never seen her before...

"You idiot! You should ask him directly why there's another girl with him when he was supposed to be on a date with you!"

Miura Yumiko crossed her arms and spoke on behalf of Yui, reproaching Amano Makoto.

"A date?"

Tomoya Aki was still pondering the meaning behind Amano Makoto's statement about the girl being his classmate.

When he noticed two beautiful girls approaching, he stared at him with a surprised expression.

This despicable real-world guy actually made plans with a girl?

"Weren't we supposed to go to Kasumi Utako's book signing event today?"

By the way, the blonde one... Wasn't she the one who was crying after being beaten by Amano at the tennis court some time ago? Tomoya Aki vaguely remembered her.

"Isn't that conflicting? Besides, I already told you in advance that I have a friend coming."

Amano Makoto directly pulled Yui from Yumiko's side.

"Why did you come so late?"

"I..."

Yui blushed and lowered her head, instinctively glancing towards Yumiko.

She didn't know how to explain.

"So, you're not going to explain?"

Yumiko continued to glare angrily at Makoto and the short-haired girl holding the white beret.

"Well, I was just passing by."

Kato Megumi's voice was neither loud nor soft, but just enough for everyone to hear.

"Also... my family is waiting for me up ahead. Thank you for earlier, Amano-san... Goodbye."

She nodded to everyone, including Amano Makoto, and quickly walked towards the stairs leading up to the torii gate.

On top of those stairs, there really was a middle-aged couple waving and waiting.

This turned Yumiko's previous suspicion into a joke.

"I just helped her pick up the hat."

After Kato Megumi had completely left, Amano Makoto explained to Yuigahama what had happened just now.

"I see."

The girl with the bun hairstyle smiled and nodded.

She didn't pay much attention to the short-haired girl from earlier.

But she was still happy that Amano Makoto took the initiative to explain.

"Tsk..."

Miura Yumiko, who realized her misunderstanding, felt somewhat embarrassed, but stubbornly stuck out her tongue and had no intention of apologizing for the misunderstanding just now.

"Miura-san, I remember we had an agreement, right?"

From observing Yuigahama Yui earlier, He had already understood the reason why she was late for their appointment today.

It was probably because of the blonde girl in front of them.

Was the "grudge" they formed on the tennis court that day still too big?

He sighed in his heart.

"W-What agreement?"

Faced with the tall boy who was gradually approaching her, Miura Yumiko instinctively felt a strange fear in her heart and took a step back uneasily.

For some reason, she even hesitated to meet his gaze directly.

"I won, so from now on, you're not allowed to speak loudly in front of me. I think we made that agreement, right?"

"Hmph..."

It seemed like there was indeed such an agreement, but the girl naturally felt dissatisfied.

"Do you plan on going back on your word?"

However, the "intimidating" Makoto had already approached her, face to face.

Upon closer inspection, the blonde girl today didn't wear as heavy makeup, and her dress was much longer.

To be honest, she seemed a little innocent today.

This surprised Amano Makoto a bit.

"I-I understand..."

The shadow that fell upon her face again quickly reminded her of that drop shot from that day.

And the tennis ball that made her fall to the ground...

"Amano-san, you're not allowed to bully Yumiko!"

Seeing that the atmosphere seemed somewhat off, Yuigahama quickly stood between Amano Makoto and Miura Yumiko.

"She's always the one causing trouble on purpose, so how did it suddenly become me bullying her..."

Girls really were unreasonable.

However, the blond girl today seems to have changed a lot compared to before.

And I don't know why, it seems that I am afraid of me approaching her.

Every time I go forward, she goes back...

Hmm... It's kind of fun, but it's a bit inappropriate to play in front of Yuigahama, so let's try it alone next time when we have time.

Makoto Amano silently made the above judgment in his heart.

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Climbing step by step.

Through the red torii gate connected by blue stone slabs, Amano and his companions finally entered the shrine.

"There are so many people here today..."

Chiba Shrine is considered a major attraction in Chiba City, so Yuigahama often visits, but there are definitely more people today than usual.

"Well, today is Kasumi Utako's book signing event..."

Tomoya Aki couldn't contain his excitement whenever he mentioned Kasumi Utako's name.

Finally, he would be able to have a face-to-face conversation with his favorite author.

"A book signing event? What kind of event is that? Do you know, Yui?"

Yumiko Miura also noticed that there shouldn't be so many people at the shrine today, so she was curious as well.

"Hmm...it seems to be..."

Yuigahama Yui looked at Makoto Amano beside her before answering.

"A signing event for a light novel."

"Light novels? Don't they contain adult content? Why would there be a signing event for something like that?"

It's not surprising that Yumiko Miura had such thoughts.

In the eyes of those who are not interested in light novels, these novels with suggestive covers and illustrations are basically equivalent to adult content.

"Miura-san, that's a misconception. Light novels are legitimate novels, and not... well, at least the majority of them aren't."

Therefore, he truly doesn't appreciate 3-D girls, casually equating light novels with adult-oriented novels.

Tomoya Aki also retorted with some dissatisfaction.

"Isn't that the case?"

Yumiko Miura doesn't seem to care whether it is or not.

Because in the next second she was attracted by the booth over the shrine souvenirs.

"This flower rope is so beautiful, Yui, come here quickly..."

"Umm..."

Yuigahama Yui tugged at the corner of Makoto Amano's clothes, and said something in a low voice.

"I'm going to Yumiko's place first."

Appears to be asking for consent.

"It doesn't matter..."

That Miura doesn't have the consciousness of a light bulb at all...

However, Makoto Amano also found out that the blonde girl was really protecting Yuigahama all the time.

Surprisingly a real friend.

His impression of Yumiko Miura has also changed a lot.

At least today, he understood that the aggressive Yumiko Miura he met last time should not really be bullying or bullying Yuigahama.

It's just that this girl is using a very clumsy way to express her dissatisfaction and concern for Yui at that time.

"Let's go there together."

The crowd suddenly surged, and Makoto Amano took the initiative to hold the girl's little hand.

"Um..."

Although it is the second time holding hands, Yuigahama Yui is still very shy.

But she is also happy.

"Then I'll go find Kasumi Utako first..."

Sure enough, I can't get along with someone like Amano-san...

Being dazzled by Makoto Amano's side, Tomoya Aki also resolutely left the "team" and walked to the other side.

At the same time, he subconsciously searched for the figure of the short-haired girl he had seen before... in the crowd.

Is that girl really my classmate?

How did I never notice it before...

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