Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e Chapter 3 Part 2

Is it okay to write in chalk as "curiosity"?

After a moment of silence, Ichinose spoke in an apologetic tone.

"Does that mean no? If other classes are interested..."

"No, not like that, but..."

"I can only think there's something else to this."

I tried to do something peacefully, but Horikita immediately shot down that plan.

Ichinose tilted her neck and smiled, interpreting the meaning behind Horikita's words.

"Is there anything else? Do you feel like we're going to make secret moves to disrupt classes C and D?"

She looked like she wanted to say, "Oh, that's disappointing".

"I don't think you should be wary, I'm really just curious."

"I don't want to answer the questions of someone who is 'just curious'. Just do as you please."

Horikita replied, trying to get her to back off, and looked at her out the window.

"Please tell me something that I heard from my friends and the teacher calling it a fight."

Although I was a little hesitant, I knew that there wasn't much information out there and decided to explain how the three C class students called Sudou, got beaten up, turned him over, and how the two versions of the story were reported to the school. Ichinose listened to the whole story seriously.

"I see, so that's what happened, the news hasn't reached Class B yet. I see, I see... Hey, isn't this a big deal? It doesn't matter who's lying, since it's a violent case. Anyway shouldn't you find out the truth? "

"That's why we're here, but we haven't found much."

This wasn't a murder scene, so I didn't think there were any clues left, but we did manage to get some results, contrary to our expectations.

"So, you trusted Sudou-kun because he's your friend and classmate, and therefore this case has become a false accusation in class D."

It would be difficult for Ichinose, the third party, to understand that it wasn't because he was our friend or because he was our classmate. But I won't explain it that much.

"What would you do if Sudou-kun was the one lying? For example, what if there was clear evidence proving him guilty?"

"I'll report it honestly, after all, such lies will only bite us in the behind later."

"Yes, I agree."

It didn't look like Ichinose would be swayed.

"Then this is good, isn't it? Because you got what you wanted."

She spoke quickly, as if wanting to divert him as quickly as possible.

"Mmm, Hey, can I help? I can help find witnesses, it's faster with more people, right?"

Obviously, the more people the better. That's true. But it's not like we're saying, "Please listen to our story, it's a disaster!".

"I wonder why a B class student offered to help."

"Are class B and class D completely unrelated? We don't know when and where this kind of case will arise. Since the classes compete with each other, there is always a risk that these problems arise. This time is only the first case, it will also be a big problem if the lying party wins. Besides, I personally can't ignore this after hearing what happened. "

I didn't know if she was being serious or if she was joking.

"If class B helps in finding witnesses, don't you have better credibility? It's possible that D class is the one who suffers damage after the truth is revealed..."

If Sudou's words proved to be a lie, it would mean that Class C's claims were true. Sudou would be suspended, and class D would suffer heavy, possibly fatal damage.

"What do you think, I think this is a good proposal."

I looked at Horikita. However, she was still facing out the window with her back turned to me. I wondered what he thought of this proposal.

Of course, we're very worried about our performance. If the D class students try to prove Sudou's innocence by ourselves, the credibility of our evidence will be low unless the evidence actually solves the case.

If unrelated B class students were involved, the situation would be completely different.

"You may think I'm a hypocrite, but I don't intend to carry such heavy responsibility either."

I considered the positives and negatives of her proposal. Obviously, we still couldn't trust Ichinose. After all, she was a B-class student, and there was no clear benefit to her in choosing to help. If helping others repeatedly relates to class and personal points, then her actions are understandable. She probably wouldn't give up valuable information so easily... but there was no other way but to ask.

"Let's accept the favor, Ayanokouji-kun."

Horikita must have determined that the advantages outweighed the risks.

I'm grateful that she made up her mind so quickly.

In the first place, I don't really have the power to decide; it's all up to Horikita.

Ichinose smiled, showing her white teeth.

"Then it's decided... Um..."

"Horikita."

Horikita easily gave her name; it seemed like she approved of this cooperative relationship.

"Nice to meet you, Horikita-san and Ayanokouji-kun too."

By an unexpected turn of events, we became acquainted with Ichinose and formed a cooperative relationship, but still, coincidence or not, this is a good thing. After all, it will bring about change.

"We've found witnesses, but unfortunately, they're in class D."

Ichinose sighed, bringing a palm to her cheek as an expression of disbelief.

"Well, that means the witness is not in another class, right? At the very least, the probability would be low."

A very low chance, but a chance is a chance.

"Even then, your friend became a regular, right? That's awesome, even if she holds you guys back right now, she'll be a great asset later on. If she goes and does great things, she'll get Points and so will her class. Wait... didn't you know? Did your teacher not tell you?"

We were only told that our personal points mattered.

"This is the first time I've heard that it affects our class points... I'll have to file a complaint with Chiyabashira-sensei later."

Horikita muttered in dissatisfaction.

After all, Sensei omitted something once again. I wonder if their teacher told Class B about class points...

As usual, Sensei didn't even try to pretend that we were all the same. I sensed extreme discrimination.

"There's something strange about your homeroom teacher"

"First, she has no motivation to tell us and is apathetic towards the students. There's that kind of teacher."

I didn't think it was anything surprising, but Ichinose took a step back.

"Did you know that homeroom teachers evaluate when their class graduates?"

"No, first time hearing that, are you sure?"

I'm not interested; instead, I should be interested. An important distinction to make.

"My homeroom teacher, Hoshinomiya-sensei, said that it was like his favorite phrase. He always says that he has to do his best because the teacher in charge of class A will get a bonus at the end. It seems to be different for you guys. "

"I envy your homeroom teacher and your class."

It felt like our homeroom teacher had no sense of ambition and didn't want money.

Instead, it felt like she would say, "You guys failed- great!".

"I think it would be great to meet and discuss it sometime."

"I wasn't expecting to be helped by the enemy."

"I mean, it feels like this is a problem before we can compete. After all, we're not playing at all."

We were pitied, even by the other classes.

This showed Chiyabashira-sensei's lack of enthusiasm for her students.

"I wish I could change teachers."

"No, I think there's another problem with that."

I thought back to when I met Hoshinomiya-sensei. He seemed like a different matter.

"Ah, it's so hot in here."

Ichinose took out a handkerchief with a cute panda on it and wiped the sweat from his forehead. Our thick uniforms trapped the heat well.

"A school that turns on the air conditioning 24/7 even when the entire building is empty is bad for the environment and disgusting."

"Ahahaha, I think, you're an interesting person."

Ichinose laughed even though the line was not meant to be funny.

"I guess there's nothing to laugh about..."

"How about we exchange contact addresses to make sure things go smoothly in the future?"

Horikita sent me a look, "I don't want to, so you give it yours."

"If you're okay with just me, I'll answer when you contact me."

"Alright, I understand."

I only realized after we exchanged addresses, but wow, I have a lot of female contact addresses.

Indeed, I only have seven addresses (three of which are girls'), even though it's only the beginning of July.

Somehow... I might have been enjoying my youth without even realizing it.

This is unrelated, but Ichinose's first name is Honami.

According to her e-main, Ichinose seemed to be planning a strategy so that we could trust her. He decided to ask permission every time he did something, but I think it's important for him to limit himself. After returning to the dormitory, I thought Horikita would go his own way, but he followed me to my room.

"Sorry for interrupting."

He said politely, even though there was no one else in my room.

I wondered why I felt nervous even though it was just Horikita in the room with me.

"Oh, by the way, do you have a key too?"

"This room? Ike-kun asked if I wanted it, but I refused."

As expected from Horikita. It seemed like he was the only one with any common sense around here.

"Besides, it's rare that I go to your room, going to your room is like an insult, a disgrace, you understand right?"

That answer was also in line with my expectations. I wasn't hurt at all.

I didn't think, "This is rougher than I expected".

"Why did you trace the characters on the wall with your finger?"

"To hide the anxiety in my heart, or something."

The most terrifying part was that she had no ill intentions.

If I implicated her, she would probably go, "I'm just telling the truth".

"I want to hear what you think about Sudou-kun's case again. Also, I think Kushida-san's actions are a little disturbing."

"Wouldn't it have been better to participate from the beginning if you were worried about the situation?"

"That's impossible, I couldn't accept that person in the first place, I'm just helping with the class now - frankly, I still think it's better to leave it."

"Even if you got involved and helped Sudou during the midterm?"

"That's a separate matter, even if we manage to prove him as a miraculously innocent person, do you think it will help later? I think it's more likely that our help will backfire."

Her eyes said, "Do you understand what I'm trying to say?".

"Is it for Sudou's sake that you gave up on proving his innocence and let him receive punishment?"

Horikita had a dissatisfied expression, but then looked like he understood something.

"You knew from the start that it would be very difficult to prove Sudou-kun's innocence given his personality, right? It's easy to think that it would be better if he was punished. Especially for those who hate him."

It seemed like she wanted to say, "You also think the same way, don't you?"

I felt like I was cornered, unable to escape. If I tried to force my way out by denying it, she would deliver the final blow.

"Isn't that obvious to anyone who thinks a little?"

"Perhaps, it's not like Kushida-san's group didn't realize it, it's just that they believed Sudou-kun and worked with the class to try and refute the lie. They don't understand why this incident happened and are pushing the situation."

Her remarks about her classmates were very harsh.

"At least Kushida tried to help after understanding the situation."

"After understanding the situation? Is that something she realized on her own?"

"Huh? No, that's..."

"You told her, didn't you?"

It felt like I was being interrogated. Horrible.

"Getting old test questions, buying points in the exam... I'm not surprised because you seem to be very cunning but even then... I'm not satisfied."

I guess she knows I'm a sneaky person.

"Don't overestimate me."

She laughed-not what I wanted to do. However, she stopped immediately.

"Honestly, you're a mystery, you're the most unpredictable person in the class. A sage who is always out of line, and never constant. It seems like you fall into a separate category of 'uncategorizable'."

"Those are all questionable descriptions, not what you would say when praising someone..."

I mean, there are better ways to put it, right? However, Horikita looked at me suspiciously

"In other words, you're hiding your true abilities. You make me feel the most disgusted."

...I see. I wondered if it was normal to not know what those five words meant together.

Somehow, I immediately fell into Horikita's trap. A small mistake on my part.

"Anyway, saying that I made you who are too much disgusted. Koenji is also a bit similar."

That is, without a doubt, a season's best. Anything along those lines would make me feel hurt.

In this school, there are four dormitories. Three of them are for the students; the students live in the same dormitory that they were assigned to in their first year at all the high schools. In other words, this dormitory is used by the final year, the third year. The last dormitory is for the teachers, and for all the employees who work in the shopping center.

In other words, since all the first years were in the same building, it was inevitable that people from different classes could meet.

I locked eyes with someone who had been a stranger until now.

"Thank you very much."

The girl who thanked the dorm manager saw me and called out to me.

"Yaho, Ayanokouji-kun, good morning, you're early."

Long, wavy hair and wide eyes. His chest pressed against the second button of his blazer. His posture matched his personality, and what captivated me was how pleasant he was, not his appearance. It was Ichinose Honami's class 1-B.

"I woke up earlier than I expected. What were you talking about with the manager?"

"Some people from my class wanted to make a request to the dormitory, so I gathered all the opinions and presented them to the manager, things like water usage and noise."

"You did?"

Normally, complaints or concerns about the room were handled individually. I wondered why Ichinose was gathering their opinions.

"Good morning class rep~"

Ichinose replied to the two girls coming out of the elevator.

"Class rep? Why class rep?"

I've never heard of it before. There was no such position here.

It didn't look like they called him 'class president' because he studied too much.

"I'm the class president for my class."

"Class president... do all other classes have one?"

Normally I would have been surprised, but our homeroom teacher had probably decided to abandon it.

"No, we managed to do it ourselves. I think it's good to assign some roles."

I understood what she was saying, but it didn't seem like we were going to give a class representative.

"Anyway, do you have any positions other than class rep?"

"Pretty much, whether they're useful or not is a different question, but we have other roles like class president and secretary. Those will come in handy whenever we hold festivals. It's no problem deciding such things, but it might be troublesome. "

I remembered that Ichinose was studying with a group of boys and girls in the library a while ago.

He probably also thought his role as class president was very good.

Normally, most people don't want to be part of the class committee. They are forced to do annoying things and have to participate in discussions from time to time.

However, class A was able to get a net positive grade with the recent part-time.

"It looks like you're not too worried about your class points."

"I care about it, but there I was thinking that we have a chance to go back, I'll just gather my thoughts in preparation."

I think the first part of the statement is true.

However, it was only possible because they had a solid foundation.

We only got 87 points. We were nowhere near even competing with the other classes.

"I wonder how much this event will change things."

It probably won't be smaller than 10 or 20 points.

However, it's also hard to imagine that the total will change by 500 or 1000 points.

"We are also in a state of emergency. If the gap widens, we might not be able to catch up anymore."

"I guess we both have to work hard."

Actually it was Horikita, Hirata, and Kushida who had to work hard.

"Anyway, it's not like the situation is going to get much worse."

I didn't want to start complaining, but it seemed like a troublesome event was about to happen.

"But if it really is a vacation on a tropical island, that would be amazing!"

"I hope..."

"Huh, not looking forward to it?"

Only people who have friends and interact with others can enjoy their breaks.

There's nothing that feels uncomfortable about traveling without someone close to you.

Especially if traveling with a group. Just thinking about it makes me feel sick.

"Do you hate traveling?"

"I don't hate traveling, I think, at least...."

While talking about this and that, I imagined what it would be like. After all, I've never traveled with friends.

Speaking of traveling, I had been to New York with my parents when I was very young. It was nothing fun. I felt tired of the flashbacks I was having.

"What's wrong?"

"I just remembered a certain traumatic memory."

My dry laughter echoed along the hot street.

No, no. If I spread my negative aura, then Ichinose would feel troubled as well.

However, my worries were in vain, and Ichinose continued to speak, seemingly not objecting.

"Can I ask you some questions?"

Ichinose is a charming existence, though different from Kushida.

It seemed like he was acting sincerely for his own satisfaction.

Even when she was talking to me, it seemed like she was giving it her all.

"The whole class is separated into four classes, right? I wonder if it's actually from ability."

"I know that the results of the entrance exam don't match the results. There are people who deserve to be in the top class based on the test scores, so I think it's roughly that big."

Horikita, Koenji, and Yukimura would definitely rank high in this class.

"Isn't that like 'overall ability'?"

I gave a vague answer. I thought about it a lot too, but couldn't find an answer.

"But I've always wondered, people might be good at studying and bad at sports, or vice versa. But if students are ranked by overall ability, doesn't that mean the lower classes are at a very bad position?"

"Isn't that how societal competition works? I don't think it's strange."

Ichinose crossed his arms and paused for a moment. It seemed like he didn't understand.

"If it was an individual competition, then maybe, but this is a class competition. If you put all the good people in class A, is there absolutely no chance of winning?"

I mean, that's pretty much the flow of the current state of the class.

However, it seemed Ichinose's thoughts were different.

"There's definitely a difference between A and D class, but I think it's because they're trying to hide something by using something trivial."

"Your reason?"

"Ahahaha, not much, it just came to me for some reason, if it's not true, it would be very accurate to call this situation harsh. I think there are people who can learn and do well in sports in D class for a reason."

Is it different from the usual system?

If classes were separated only by our academic ability, there would be no way to beat the other classes, no matter how hard we tried.

The important factor for this system was to become experts in various fields.

"...shouldn't you keep quiet about this?"

I advised Ichinose, feeling a little worried.

"Hmm? About what?"

"About your current thoughts, Horikita said it earlier, but you're helping the enemy."

I might get some new ideas and try to do something with them.

"I don't think that's right, it's important that many ideas circulate. Besides, since we're in a cooperative relationship, it's really good."

Ichinose seemed to remember something and stopped in his tracks.

As I wondered what it was about, I turned my head and saw his serious expression.

"You know... I want to ask you something, is that okay?"

I could hardly imagine the cheerful Ichinose from a few seconds ago. My body stiffened.

"I'll answer to the best of my ability."

There was nothing I could answer with my brain that had knowledge of a hundred million books (big lie).

"Have you ever been shot by a girl?"

Um... That's not in the million books I've read...

"Do I look like someone who has never been shot before...?"

Is this when she calls me disgusting, a virgin, or makes fun of me? I'm going to cry, you know?

I'm just a junior high school student! It's too early for that. Hey, hey. Don't you think so too?

I'm pretty sure that the proportion of people who have shot at those who haven't is not so small. I don't have any evidence to back it up.

The number of people who died in solitude, hidden from the rest of humanity, cannot be counted.

"No, no, sorry, it's nothing."

It wasn't a face that said "it's nothing". However, it seemed like she was more worried than anything else.

"Did someone shoot you?"

"Huh? Oh, yes, something like that."

Somehow, it seemed like many people were trying to become a couple like Hirata and Karuizawa.

"If you have time after school, I'd like to talk to you about confession. I know you're busy and all about current affairs, but if you have time..."

"It's fine, I don't have too much to do."

"Not much to do?"

"I don't think there's any point in looking for evidence or finding witnesses. It's hard to waste my time doing something like that."

"But you went to the scene yesterday, didn't you?"

"It was for something else. Anyway, it's fine."

"Thank you."

But I wonder what this has to do with me.

Is this a pattern where she lies and says "This is my girlfriend"? However, I immediately pushed that thought away because it would be better to use more reliable ikemen.

"After school... I'll be waiting at the entrance."

"B-well."

It was only natural that I felt somewhat excited, even though I knew nothing would happen.

The school entrance was filled with waves of students returning to the dormitory.

What does Ichinose want from me? I was a little worried coming here. I guess I'll find out soon enough.

Although he's cute, he has a presence that dominates this place.

Honestly, I don't know how to describe it. I can only express it as vaguely gentle but strong. I also noticed all the attention she was getting from the first-year students.

She and Kushida are equal, or even more so. She was popular among both boys and girls, after school everyone chased after her wanting to talk, one after another.

As a result, I had to find a way by taking out the trash about 5 minutes when she finished speaking.

"Hey, Ayanokouji, over here!"

Finally, Ichinose remembered me and called out to me.

He raised his hand for me to join him.

"So, what should I do now?"

"I'll finish this soon. Follow me."

I put on my shoes, and I headed to the back of the school as I was led by Ichinose.

I arrived at the back of the building. This was the perfect place for her confession.

"Let's see..."

She took a short breath and looked at me. No way, Ichinose to me?!

"Confession--"

Woah, like that...

"I'll be shot here."

"...Huh?"

With that said, Ichinose showed me a letter.

It was a beautiful letter with a cute seal on it.

Although it looked good when peeking inside, I noticed something unusual.

The inside was just as cute as the outside, the writing was very girly.

Ever since I first entered this school, I've had a wish. I just realized what it was.

It was written that she wanted to meet at the back of the gym at 4pm on Friday afternoon after it was closed. It would happen in 10 minutes.

"Wouldn't it be better for me not to be here?"

"Sorry, but I don't feel the same way either. . . . How can I refuse without hurting them? I'm not sure how to stay good friends. So I need you to help me. "

"I don't think this is the best, I have no experience with confessions. There are a lot of useful people in Class B."

"People who make confessions... are in Class B."

I understand. I don't know why I understand why I was chosen.

"I want to keep what happened today as secret as possible. Otherwise, things will become awkward in the future. Ayanokoji, I know you won't tell anyone. "

"But Ichinose, don't you usually confess too?"

"Eh! What? Not everything. Even if it's like that. I don't know anything about dating!"

I would never have believed her if I hadn't been asked to help that day.

"So, I just, I feel..."

It really can't be helped, Ichinose is cute, but I don't think it's just her looks. Judging from the other students' responses to Ichinose this morning, his personality also seems to be very good.

"So... can you pretend to be my girlfriend?"

Wow, this was an interesting afternoon!

"After looking into all the options, saying that there's someone you're dating seems a little painful... "

"I know how it feels not to want to hurt someone, but wouldn't not lying hurt later?"

"I decided that we should hurt her properly. I wanted us to say that I got dumped. "

You don't think there's a problem, but...

"It's best to talk one on one, of course. It's also the honest thing to do. "

"But hey!"

Ichinose saw something, he raised his hand awkwardly.

It seems that the other party came earlier than we expected. What kind of child is this?

When you look at her face, it looks like a man and a woman. You have to look carefully.

No, no matter how it looks it's a girl. I thought so when I saw the letter, but it really is a girl. It's not like a man shooting a man, it's because I'm a man who seems to be fine despite being a little contrary to the undeniable way of doing things.

"Ichinose, who is that person?"

The girl who came here was wary of me, an unknown boy.

"He's the Ayanokoji class of D. I'm sorry, Chihiro-chan, I brought someone you don't know. "

"Is this perhaps your boyfriend... or?"

"Ah. . . Uh. . .. "

I thought Ichinose might answer "Yeah." However, it seemed that his answer got stuck in the back of his throat, probably from the guilt of lying.

"Why is Ayanokouji here?"

That girl, Chihiro-chan, was confused by the unexpected situation and became teary-eyed. Is she your girlfriend? Why is someone else here if she's not your girlfriend? I don't understand.

Then I saw Ichinose, she looked panicked, as if she didn't know what to do. She looked like a reliable girl, yet had an unexpected weakness.

"Well, can you go somewhere else? I have an important matter to discuss with Ichinose."

"Wait a moment, Chihiro-san. Well, um...? Actually, Ayanokouji-kun ...."

Ichinose made the first move somehow and seemed to intend to refuse.

Perhaps he thought that he would have a hard time if he said "girl" in direct language.

"...What is it?"

"Ayanokouji-kun? That is-"

There's basically nothing I can do at the moment. If only there was...

"I'm just a friend."

Before Ichinose could twist things around, I spoke up.

"Ichinose, I don't think it's a good idea for me to be here, since I wasn't the one who shot him. It was a mistake to get me involved."

I answered clearly for both of us.

"Confessing to someone is not an easy thing, you pretend in your mind again and again, spending every day in sorrow, yet still can't shoot him. Even when you think that you are going to shoot him, the word 'love' hangs in your throat. And I think his true feelings deserve a proper answer, don't you think? Because being in a situation like this and never speaking up will only lead to regret. "

"Umm..."

Perhaps Ichinose had never really liked anyone. So, she didn't know what to do, and didn't know what was wrong. The feeling that I don't want to hurt my friend does nothing.

When refusing a confession, hurting others is an inevitable path. Maybe it would be a little better if you thought of a good reason. Now I want to focus on my schoolwork, or there are other people I like. There are people like this now. However, the other party is still hurt. Rejection is more painful if it's painted with lies.

I did not wait for Ichinose's response, I left. I stopped at the path that led to the dormitory.

I sat on the railing and took a deep breath while looking at the green leaves. After about 5 minutes of this, a girl rushed past me. She had tears in her eyes. Even so, I continued killing time without moving from that spot. As the sun set, the silent Ichinose had returned.

"Ah..."

When she came, she looked uncomfortable and looked down, but immediately raised her head as she approached.

"I was wrong, I was trying desperately, only thinking of how not to hurt her without trying to understand Chihiro's feelings. I was only thinking of running away, that was a mistake."

"Love is hard" Ichinose muttered as he sat beside me, on the railing.

"Tomorrow we're supposed to act normally, I wonder if we can go back to the way it was before."

"Depends on you two."

"Yes..."

"Thanks for today, I made some interesting memories."

"Good, sometimes there are days like this."

"Our positions are reversed, even though I intended to lend a hand, in the end I was the one who was helped"

"I apologize for my impudence."

Ichinose looked ahead and something seemed to be wrong.

"Ayanokouji-kun, you don't need to apologize. Absolutely not."

She spread her hands to the sky and jumped to the ground.

"Now that it's my turn to cooperate, I'll do it."

How could Class B student Ichinose handle this difficult situation?

I looked forward to watching.

That night, while browsing some online shopping sites, my phone received a call.

The phone was plugged in, and I saw the screen light come on.

Kushida Kikyo was displayed as the caller.

I took a second look to make sure it was her. I wouldn't be brave enough to call back while the phone was hung up, so I slid out of my chair, grabbed the phone and dove into bed.

"Sorry, I know it's late, are you still up?"

"Huh? Oh, I was just about to go to bed. What do you want?"

"Sakura's camera is broken, isn't it? I think part of it was my fault if she rushed away because I talked to her, so I want to take responsibility for that... "

"I don't think there's any need to take responsibility. And she can fix it, right? If it's that important, why doesn't she go and fix it? "

However, things like this were not as simple as they sounded. Sakura wasn't good at talking to people, and it seemed unlikely that she would go to the service alone. This was probably the same as being hesitant to go to a restaurant alone.

It suddenly seemed absurd, but there were many personalities and characteristics in this world.

It would still be surprising if one could not interact with others.

"Kushida, are you volunteering to help her?"

In order to get in touch with Sakura, you had to actively seek her out.

"Yeah, she seems a little hesitant, but I hope we can do it tomorrow. I think that camera might be very important to Sakura. "

And thus, Kushida had beautifully taken the first step towards getting Sakura to open up.

"But why me? Can't you two do it alone?"

"If only to get repairs. There are other important things to do. I need you to cooperate with me."

"Do you know if she knows about the Sudo incident?"

"Horikita thinks so, and after meeting Sakura, I feel like she knows something too. There must be a reason she refused. "

If that were true, it would be better to involve Horikita, but Kushida being together with Horikita on their day off couldn't even happen in my dreams.

By process of elimination, I was chosen as the least dangerous choice.

If she took Ike Yamauchi, she would only see Kushida.

This was easy, I really wanted to visit the electronics store.

I stood up and leaned against the wall near the bed.

For some reason I felt it would be rude to agree to go while lying down.

"Okay, I understand. Let's do it."

Although I was ready to reply normally, my voice cracked slightly and betrayed me.

Fortunately, it didn't seem strange to Kushida and she didn't respond.

Then for a while, Kushida and I chatted.

It wasn't too stressful to have a normal conversation.

It's proof that even when she comes into your personal space, it doesn't feel uncomfortable.

In my mind, I felt like we were friends, I strongly recognized that.

"When Koenji-kun and Sudo were almost fighting, I was scared."

"Oh, maybe it was almost a fist fight."

Koenji controlled himself, but he would definitely fight back if Sudo hit him.

That might be a catastrophe.

"I can't move... Hirata-kun is amazing, right? I respect him. "

"Yes."

I was a little jealous of Hirata's praise, but then I regretted it.

If I had the courage and acted during that scene, naturally you would be honored.

"It's thanks to you and Hirata if Class D can be organized like that. Both boys and girls think well of each other. "

Sometimes girls can only be understood by girls.

"I'm just doing what I usually do. I didn't do anything special. "

"I'm sure Hirata would say the same thing."

There are many special people who don't think they're special.

"Speaking of special, I'm more special than Horikita-san, right? I can study and socialize, I was accepted into Class D."

That's not special, we're in a special class made up of people.

I had to keep quiet, I was worried that if I spoke, I might insult her.

"Since you're not sociable, you were put into Class D because of a handicap, right?"

"But isn't it normal to talk to me?"

"Isn't that normal...?"

Based on the horrible way Horikita treated me, not really...

I remembered Ike's suffering and trembled.

"I will say that I still feel a wall between Horikita and me, that's the state of our relationship. Just so you know."

"Huh?"

I heard a hint of hesitation in her voice. I didn't want Kushida to misunderstand me.

"Oh, yes, there's something I wanted to ask you, Kushida, is your room on the 9th floor?"

"Eh? Oh yeah? Is something wrong?"

"No, it's fine. I was just curious."

I saw Kushida fall silent. The silence was unexpected.

The conversation that had been continuing came to a halt for a moment.

Most of the time, Kushida would immediately speak again, but not now.

With various reasons, is it bad to ask where the floor of our room is?

Restlessly and uncomfortably, I looked around every corner of the room aimlessly.

Ah, I just want to be a likable and cool person. I couldn't help but think like that.

During that time, only the sound of us breathing could be heard.

"It's getting late, we should hang up soon."

I couldn't shut up. I gave in.

A silent phone call with a girl who only brings heartache.

"Wait-"

"Eh?"

Kushida broke the silence. But it came back again.

I felt very hesitant to speak. It's not like Kushida who always makes the conversation brighter.

"If, if I... I..."

The words stopped again. Then, silence came and 5, then 10 seconds passed.

"...no, it's okay."

It's a response, then nothing.

But, what is it, tell me. That courage is gone.

Sorry Kushida. If you go to war, I'll be the chicken that sneaks around, saying that sniping from a distance is fine.

I'm sorry.

"Well, I hope tomorrow goes well, Ayanokouji-kun."

After saying that, Kushida hung up the phone.

I wonder if that was the last thing I said. It's going to be hard to sleep tonight.

Sunday morning, I came to the mall to fulfill my agreement with Kushida. For me who spent most of the day in my room on Saturdays and Sundays, this felt a little nerve-wracking.

One of the two side stools was already occupied. That person is just like me, waiting for someone to meet? Once it's vacation, almost all the students go and sightsee to their heart's content. As I was thinking that, I sat on the other empty bench.

Although I think we live in the same dormitory, coming together. But Kushida seemed to have some kind of stress. She said something that made sense to meet somewhere.

"Good morning!"

Kushida appeared like a noisy smile around her.

"Oh, oh, good morning."

Although I was sluggish, I raised my hand slightly.

"Sorry, has it been a long wait?"

"No, I just came."

While we were doing a date-like fixed response, I unconsciously looked at Kushida's body from top to bottom. so cute. Kushida is cute ah..... I first saw the appearance of Kushida wearing casual clothes, couldn't help but feel my heart racing.

"This is the first time we've met on a holiday, and it feels so fresh."

Kushida seemed to have the same feeling, so she laughed. Really, that beautiful smile. Almost tainted.

They didn't go to the pool, did they? It's hard to be sure with the fragrance of the first one.

When I couldn't hold back the excitement, Kushida seemed to remember something like that.

"Were you busy last week? If you were a student like Ayanokoji, you would have been able to come."

Last week? If you could come without any problems? What was she talking about?

"I mean going to the cafe with them and swimming."

This is the first time I've heard it.

I don't remember how I learned to make this hidden incident happen.

"Could it be..."

"Ah, ah - there it is - again - I've never heard of it."

I stared at the sky, lamenting my helplessness.

The wrong person didn't invite to the pool, and didn't invite me.

"You just need to be brave... I'm sorry, I seem to be talking too much..."

"Don't mind, because I don't mind at all... are you having fun?"

"I just know that you're very worried about..."

Not with the sentence on the record, I was the last person they probably noticed as Kushida people's vacation.

Even if it was only for a short while, as long as the two of them could be alone, I would be considered the luckiest person at the moment.

Occasionally passing by the students in front of us who also seemed to be wearing casual clothes like the ones Kushida was wearing. If indeed they were a couple, the woman even held her boyfriend's cheek, it looked very awkward.

She was so cute that even her boyfriend could be mesmerized.

...I always felt that I seemed to be quite exalted Kushida.

Although what I said was true, I felt a little embarrassed.

"What's wrong?"

Kushida seemed to find the feeling of silence strange, so she leaned forward and looked at me. She was very cute in every action.

"I was thinking... the weather is really nice today."

I used a line that made me feel like making a diversion.

Give me a freezing point. Cute words, how many times have you used today?

Continue to use the speed that is harmonized to continue, in a day it will be repeated one or two hundred times.

"That's it, I think my dress might be a little conflicting with you, I'm sorry."

I'm wearing simple, practical clothes. Even if you're being cynical, I'm really not the kind of person who can walk side by side with Kushida.

"Not at all, I think this outfit suits you perfectly."

"I can understand if you criticize me for being so suitable for a simple dress?"

"Ah, right!"

I felt a mercilessly cruel knife. Although I didn't mean to give in, but how do I say it? .... I felt very hurt.

"Ayanokoji-kun, actually, your mind is that sharp? It feels like you don't care about what people say to not have to think about it, I'm not talking bad about you. for really thinking this is for you."

It looked like I was going to insult her. Even if the general situation would make others angry, if it was replaced by Kushida, she would just say naughty words that could be resolved. It's really cunning.

"So, Sakura?"

"It doesn't seem to be coming."

The agreement is just around the corner. But we haven't seen any sign of Sakura yet.

"But did you ask me to come here?"

"She asked me to ask you too. Did you ever contact Sakura?"

"What did Sakura say? No... we just talked a little."

I remember what happened when I saw Sakura in the special studies building. If you want to talk about it, there's only one degree.

"Could it be that her love at first sight was like you?"

Kusada laughed annoyingly. However, no matter how you say it, this dramatic development was unexpected.

"Anyway, let's sit down and wait."

"Okay...um...um.., isn't that Sakura sitting next to the chair?"

I turned my head quickly. The person sitting on the front bench would feel embarrassed and gently nod hello.

I really didn't expect that the person who had been sitting on the next bench was really Sakura....

I don't know if it was the blowing or the good atmosphere. The pain was too strong, causing me to never find her.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to... Good morning..."

"No, I don't think you realized it, I felt your presence."

This wasn't a robin's circle.

I apologized and bowed my head. Sakura then slowly stood up.

But I also hope she can understand that I didn't notice her. Sakura wasn't just wearing a hat, even a worn out mask. If you're close to the object then leave it alone. It's very difficult to recognize Sakura just by this characteristic. Is she cold?

"Sakura looks like a suspicious person..."

"She's a suspicious person, so I thought it would be more conspicuous."

"Too bad... especially in this case it will stand out a lot."

Sakura, I apologize for saying the same thing from the mask. It looks like she's not cold, but something called a mask. The most annoying thing is that she's so annoying?

"If you want to fix the camera, go to the electronics store of the shopping center."

"I remember they should also have a service."

"Sorry... letting you do the same with me."

Sakura looked apologetic from the bottom of her heart. I always feel sorry for myself.

There is also a state school that is also a very famous discount store, the school seems to have a cooperative relationship with them. The customers are only students, so the store itself is not big. But it might need an inventory, or the students could use the electronic products sold very well.

"Well- I know the counter of all counters."

Kushida seemed to have walked in front of the store many times as she looked back. Sakura and I followed her.

"I don't know if I can fix it now..."

Sakura looked uncomfortable, holding on to the digital camera.

"You really like cameras, huh."

"Um... is this weird?"

"No, not at all, it might as well be said that it's a good hobby, although you might think I understand what a camera is, but if it can be fixed quickly, it's good."

"Ah!"

"I realize, I can handle repairs at that place."

There are many good stores, so it doesn't look too good, but the place to receive repairs is in the innermost store.

"Ah..."

Sakura somehow stopped suddenly. Her face looked like she was looking at disturbing things, and expressed disgust.

Although I also looked at Sakura's eyes, I didn't find anything strange.

"What's going on? Sakura?"

Kushida seemed to find it strange that she stopped, so she spoke to her.

"Ah, uh... that..."

Although she seemed to be silent, she finally shook her head from side to side and took a deep breath.

"Nothing..."

After Sakura said this, she tried hard to smile and walked to a place where repairs were acceptable.

I looked around and so did Kushida. But since Sakura didn't say anything, so we followed along.

Kushida spoke to the shopkeeper to repair the digital camera.

During this period of time I became very bored, so this was the first time I went to a nearby electronics store.

However, Kushida's way of life was really great. He and the shop clerk who met for the first time seemed like old friends and really enjoyed each other. The owner of the Sakura camera, only the other party asked for approval and asked to answer.

By the way, her emotions were too high. She was actively talking to Kushida with endless momentum. According to the subjective and audible conversation, the other party seemed to invite Kushida to go to the movies and see a female idol concert at the screening. It seemed like he was an acute Otaku, from the selection of how the topic of conversation turned into idol magazines. With various topics, he tried to approach Kushida in cleverness of speech.

Kushida didn't seem to feel anything irritating, so maybe the other party thought they could successfully overcome it. But I think this is a big failure, and she should feel very disgusted.

The store clerk seemed happy that the subject was a cute girl. The dialog didn't progress at all.

Kushida, who felt that the situation was not good, thought that she should continue with her business and urged Sakura to come with a digital camera.

The shopkeeper made a simple check on the camera. As a result, he said that the collision caused the part that had fallen off to be damaged, so the power did not open successfully. Fortunately, digital cameras and other personal items can be obtained after administration, the guarantee is indeed maintained, so you can get free repairs.

Just fill in the necessary data until the end. It will be fine, but Sakura's hand stopped in front of the form.

"Sakura?"

Kushida was curious, so she looked at Sakura. She looked hesitant.

I didn't intend to disturb myself, but her attitude really worried me.

And...

Until now, while I was still engaged in conversation with the shopkeeper, now staring intently at Sakura.

Although Sakura and Kushida were staring their eyes at the form, they didn't realize it. But, the eyes of this panicked clerk were horrifying, even as a man I felt a little disgusting.

"Can you accept that?"

"Yes?"

Once it reached Sakura, I reached out and asked her to hand it to me.

Sakura didn't seem to understand what I meant, but she still gave me an uncomfortable pen. So I approached her.

"Once it's fixed, please call me."

"Hey, hey, what are you doing? Isn't that digital camera hers? It's a little..."

"The manufacturer's warranty has proved that there is no problem with the store and the date of purchase. I think there is no legal doubt here, and even if the buyer and user are different, there is no problem."

Before I heard the answer "I understand", I started filling out forms such as name and dorm room and other important info.

"What are you saying, what's your reason that she can't?"

I didn't look up, and made this sentence.

"No, no, I understand... no problem."

I quickly finished the necessary things and handed over the list along with the digital camera.

Although Sakura dropped her heart like a stone, but others said it takes about two weeks, the digital camera will be repaired and sent back. Sakura was very disappointed at this time, dropping her shoulders.

"That officer was so horrible... he spoke in such an amazing way, and I was a little anxious."

"... a little sick... huh?"

"Yeah, it's not disgusting but creepy?"

Sakura gently nodded. It seemed like she knew the shopkeeper when she bought the camera.

"Ayanokoji-kun, what do you think?" Kushida also asked my opinion.

"Well, he might have a temper that's a little incomprehensible to someone, especially girls."

"I've bumped into her before... so I'm afraid, I'll fix that..."

Kushida was shocked out of her mind, then opened my eyes to me.

"It must be hard for you, because of this, Ayanokoji-kun...?"

"Because she's a girl, so I think she should refuse to write her address or phone number."

In that case, as a man, I don't think any intelligence would bother you after being exposed.

"Thank you, thank you... Ayanokoji-kun... you were very helpful..."

"No, it's nothing, and I just wrote down the address, if you receive a repair contact, I'll let you know again."

Sakura nodded happily. This was enough to make her very happy, but I was even a little sorry.

"You're really observing Sakura-san very seriously."

"Anyway, these are wise words, but it's a misunderstanding. To be honest, I'm just looking at the officer who has a disgusting personality. What did she say? He seemed to emit some kind of female like atmosphere, didn't he?"

(N/T: He seemed to emit a kind of gril like the atmoshere???? O.o??)

"Ah ha ha ... ... that's right."

Even Kushida couldn't bear to look at it. It should be hard enough for Sakura without protection.

"Today, I went to see Kushida because you were here with me, so I didn't talk to her at all. Thank you very much."

Sakura might have run away a long time ago if faced with a shopkeeper one on one.

"No, if that's the case, I'll be ready to help. Sakura-san, do you really like cameras?"

"Umm... although when I was little, that wasn't the case, but it must have been when in front of high school, my father bought a camera for me so I gradually became fond of it, but I only like taking pictures, not understanding about cameras at all. "

"Understanding cameras and liking to take pictures are two different things. I think we can think that this is something great and be fun."

"I remember Sakura, do you usually take pictures of scenery? Or do you take pictures of people or something?"

"Um!"

Sakura moved quickly, panicking from top to bottom. What was wrong with my question?

I thought I should have asked a very natural question. Merely photographing scenery, does that mean her specialty is photographing scenery?

Sakura's mouth one after another, stiff.

"... Secret, secret."

So it turns out... She doesn't want to reply in detail to someone like me.

"That, because, because it's so embarrassing..."

Sakura said with red cheeks and bowed. What kind of photo taking is she embarrassed about?

Although I wanted to make all kinds of imaginations, but guessing from that face would be very rude, so I tried hard to restrain myself.

"That's right, although I'm sorry, but can I take a short walk in this shop?"

"Do you have anything to buy?"

I didn't know how to say that I had what I wanted, or should I say that I was a little worried about something?

"You guys are free to go shopping."

"Let's go too. Yes?"

"Ok, ok, I'm sorry that you got me involved... and I still have time."

Although I didn't really expect it, but it seemed like these two must have followed me.

When I saw the appearance of Kushida walking side by side with Sakura, I felt that the distance between them seemed to be drastically shortened in a day. In this worldly way, I really hope Kushida can give me a little something.

The two of them seemed to be talking about the topic between the girls one after another.

In order not to disturb them, I confirmed the target item anyway. I pressed the phone book.

Earlier I had deliberately passed by the pool to participate in the gamble. During that process, I exchanged contacts with other people.

Although there were few log-in contacts, there was no doubt that the number of my friends was steadily increasing.

I selected "Sakuragi (Professor)" on the S-line in the phone book and called her.

"Professor, are you busy?"

"Ah? His Highness Daharu Road defeating him is very strange. What's wrong?"

I called the destination outside the village, the nickname Dr. had a nice sounding nickname, but in reality he was just a disgusting Otaku. He collects information every day. Absolutely adores the beauty of girls in games, anime, etc.

"Professor. Your usual laptop was bought with school points, right?"

"Yes, I've already spent 80,000 points, but so what?"

"I want to find something at the electronics store sold at school."

I told him the summary of the product, and also told him that I was currently heading to the store, although there were several similar products, but I didn't know which one would be better.

Although asking the shopkeeper would definitely be faster, but I had some difficulties.

"...Hiya Atsugi, are you an expert in this field? If you don't know it, forget it. "

"Wait a moment. "

She stopped ignoring me.

"Actually it's obvious, because of that type, there are about two people in the house."

"You certainly haven't done anything bad since entering school, right?"

"You didn't misunderstand, then learn a foreign language and experiment."

"So, if I want, can you help organize it? "

"Move it, pass it on to the next one. Let's say that someday you might also need your help. So it's called an industry that specializes in operations. Even in an area I don't understand, there will be people who know her.

"We'll wait a little longer."

"Already purchased?"

"Today is just imagining it, and I don't have so many points left to buy my household appliances."

At that moment, Kusha suddenly looked at Sakura's face and began to approach.

"Ehm? ...Sakura-san, where did I meet you before?"

"No, no, I don't think so."

"I'm sorry, I suddenly looked vaguely at you, I thought it seemed like we had seen each other somewhere, and if that's the case, can you stretch your glasses?"

"Hey, it's a little... because my eyesight is so bad that I can't see..."

Sakura swung her arms across her chest, contradicting Kushida.

"Well, let's go and play together next time, Sakura-san, not only with me, but also with other friends."

"This ......"

Sakura, although you wanted to say something, but she didn't continue her last sentence.

Since Kushida felt that it would be too troublesome to ask further questions, she didn't say more. Wrong, should it be said that she couldn't keep asking? Finally, we returned to the place where we started meeting.

"That... I'm very grateful today, and you helped me a lot."

"No, no, it's not something to be grateful for. Sakura-san, if possible, can we talk in a normal way? We're obviously respecting our classmates."

Sakura's words did not apply to classmates, let alone the same classmates.

However, it seems that this is not a simple matter for Sakura, it seems that she is overwhelmed.

"I didn't do this on purpose... Is that weird?"

"I'm not saying this is unkind, but I would be happy if there was no awkwardness"

"Ah... well, good... I... I know, I'll try my best."

I thought Kushida would be rejected by Sakura, but it seems that she wants to respond to Kushida's offer, and it is very difficult to know the relationship between people, It should be gradually building it up.

Although the subject is Sakura, where people have few ideas, Kushida firmly shortened the distance.

"You don't have to force yourself."

"No, no problem... because... I... also..."

Sakura looked down slightly. Her words were gasped halfway through, so they didn't reach my ears. But it didn't seem like she was feeling unhappy.

Kushida smiled contentedly, and then didn't keep trying so hard to say something.

Perhaps this is the most appropriate point of view.

From the point of view of a person who is difficult when making friends with others, it seems that someone can lead himself in front. Although very grateful, on the other hand, this may feel annoying. Or it should be said that sometimes it is too aggressive, Avoiding three people.

"In that case, let's go see at school,"

Kusuda said, giving his parting sentence. But, it was surprising that Sakura was still standing.

"That...!"

She shouted slightly and looked straight at us. Although we turned our heads, she immediately put her eyes aside.

"It might be a bit of a mistake about gratitude today... but if you could..."

She paused and then spoke clearly.

"...Things to do for Sodou-kun, I, I might be able to help..."

Sakura personally said that she was an eyewitness.

Kishida and I looked at each other.

"That is, Sakura-san you saw Sodou fight them, right?"

"Well... I saw it all, even though it just happened... hard to believe right?"

"There's no such thing, but why are you saying it at this moment? It's a very happy thing, but I hope you won't force yourself. I don't want to be considered a human seller from you"

Sakura seemed to be unable to say words, and shook her head gently.

She was speaking at this moment now, perhaps more than anyone else who was better able to notice the evidence of Sudou's incident. Sakura also wanted to make some kind of opportunity to help.

"Really? You're not pushing yourself?"

Kushida said what I wanted to say. It seemed like she was thinking the same thing as me.

For this question, Sakura seemed to feel that Kushida was worried about herself and nodded apologetically.

"No problem... I think even if you don't say anything, you should be very aggressive... I don't want to bother my classmates, but if I were a talisman, I would still insist... I just don't like it... I'm really sorry. "

She apologized several times, apologized, and also made an appointment with Kushida to testify about herself.

"Thank you, Sakura-san, Sudou will be happy too!"

Kushida held Sakura's hand. Sakura was watching Kushida's smile.

Here and now, did you give birth to a new friendship?

After all, this was the moment to get Sauternes who became the person they were looking for.

The same night Sakura fixed the digital camera. I was holding my cell phone.

The sweat from my hands holding the cell phone was so much that one didn't feel like they were in an air-conditioned room.

"The distance between us and Sakura is getting closer... should we say that?"

"That's true when compared to yesterday, Ah! still far behind, I'm so disappointing myself."

It seemed like Kushida was going to make her better. However, it always felt like Sakura was putting a high wall between herself and others. As long as you don't cross the wall, it's hard to call her someone who will move forward.

"By the way, why do you want to take off Sakura's glasses?"

"Well, you asked why, I don't know how to answer that. But, Sakura always feels unsuitable wearing glasses or does she strongly disagree with it? I'm not sure myself. And I think I've met her in a fantasy. "

"No... maybe it's not your imagination. Sakura, she's not very fashionable in her clothes. I'm like this, but also try to choose plain colors of clothes that aren't flashy. "

"Yeah, she shouldn't be wearing those clothes on purpose but what happened?"

Sakura intended to pick up the digital camera that fell to the ground, I looked at her glasses from the side.

I always have a strange feeling at that time.

"This woman is wearing fake glasses, so I feel a little unnatural."

"Huh? Sakura-san with fake glasses? But, that doesn't mean she has poor eyesight..."

"The same is true for regular glasses and fake glasses at first sight, but there's an important difference, the image on the other side of the lens is distorted. I think she wears them to match her clothes, but I just started to feel strange after Sakura said that today. "

"Only with glasses? Um - most people don't do that."

If even the decoration is so special, then she should also pay attention to clothes or makeup.

"Or to say that this is to cover up a sense of inferiority? For example, wearing glasses would look very intellectual, right?"

"That's it. It looks smart when wearing glasses."

Sakura's case is probably because she doesn't want people to see her true self, so she wears glasses... From her who is always bright and not with other people's eyes. I guess she doesn't like sociality per se. "

I vaguely felt like someone was hiding some way to get past that high wall.

"With Ayanokoji-kun's side, it's really the right choice. Always think that you're very considerate of others."

.... a little embarrassed.

The easy part of interacting with Kushida lies in his natural ingenuity to continue the dialog.

For those of you who are not good at making conversation, she would shorten the distance and walk to places where I could easily make mistakes.

"Then--"

Just as I was being guided back by Kushida's gentleness, I got a call.

I wouldn't let Kushida know the caller in such a sensitive way. If it was a swimming pool or a mountain, then say it later. And if it's Horikita's words... then think about how to do it. Although I think so...

But the name on the screen is "Sakura."

"Sorry, Kushida, can I call you later?"

"Ah, well, I'm sorry, I've been talking for a long time."

Even though reluctantly, I hung up the phone, hung up the phone and didn't take advantage before the call, answering Sakura's call.

I pressed the call button. A few seconds after pressing, there was no sound from the handset.

"It's... I'm Sakura..."

"I'm Ayanokoji."

We had exchanged faces in a way we were in touch with each other. This dialog was really strange at the beginning.

Although we officially exchanged contact addresses, I had predicted that she wouldn't call me for the first time. Because of the need for contact, just press Kushida on it.

"Thank you for being with me today."

No... it's not a big deal, you don't have to worry, and I have to thank you so many times that I feel sorry. "

"Um..."

a moment's silence came. It's not mostly Sakura's fault, it's not like I responded well to the topic she brought up. I felt how much I relied on her leadership when she talked to Kushida.

Even so, I also felt like I had to work hard on this call.

"What's going on?"

"Uh..."

Silence returned again. How am I supposed to be good right now? Hirata brother, please tell me.

"Did you... think of something?"

He actually said something that was both obvious and unclear.

What's going on? Like "Kushida looks pretty in a casual dress," or "Sakura, you've suddenly become a cute girl." - Should she want this answer?

The clues are too few, I have absolutely no idea, Sakura expects me to answer anything.

"What happened?"

I felt the unpleasant emotion in her words and tried to find a way to pull that thin thread. However, the line I was holding gently seemed to break like the destruction of water.

"Sorry, no... good night."

I didn't even have time to reply to Sakura and she hung up.

Although I was already thinking about whether to call back immediately, I realized that in the end I would only repeat the mistakes that had been made before. In order to think slowly, I stood up and walked to the sink to wash my face.

I talked to Kushida for about ten minutes, but during this time, Kashida's cell phone seemed to have no call sign. It's no surprise that Kushida told me that she got a call from Sakura earlier.

So, she's going to call me, call Kushida?... This is hard to imagine. Most people want to make a phone call, they would give the opportunity to whoever is hanging up, or those with higher seniority. In other words, it would make more sense to think of this as if she was just calling me.

Out of an abundance of caution, I sent a message to Kushida asking if she had gotten in touch with Sakura.

I got an answer within a few minutes. She said Sakura hadn't contacted her.

"She asked me to ask you too. Do you have Sakura-san's contact?"

When Kushida was seen in this morning, so she spoke to me.

At that time, I thought it was because she and Kushida themselves would be awkward, so I invited Kushida casually to invite individuals. But... the original thought wasn't like that?

The unrealistic fantasy of "love at first sight" mentioned by Kushida doesn't matter. Is there any reason why she can't do it? I thought about the feeling of interacting with Sakura all day today.

Although almost all of them talked to Sakura from Sakura, there were also topics that were thrown at me. The content was about the shopkeeper in that store. Other than that, I couldn't think about it.

If she asked me because of this incident, "did you think of something?"

The riddles I tried to put together were too small, and there weren't enough of them.

There were some imaginations and fantasies that popped up in my brain, but nothing that didn't make sense.

Not enough to make a decision, and confirm that "it's her!" This decision material.

Generally thought that going to school to ask myself, however, Sakura's situation was not so simple.

If I didn't talk to others about Sakura, from a sad level, it would be very interesting.

By the time I prayed for worries to the phone call, I finally ended up with a good soul and started sleeping.