Chapter 13I Knew It, I Have to Think About It Realistically!
Three days had passed since the Aizawa incident (*Missionary activities). Aizawa never came anymore since that day, and even though I was lonely, in the end the good days came back.
Yeah, I don't know if it's karma for me, but when I woke up in the morning since that day, my lunchbox had turned into one coin. Could it be because Mom has been watching me all this time?
Anyway, do you know what this means? Apparently, I feel like I'm going to the battlefield.
"...Fuoah!!!"
Not just me, the boys are fierce and tough, they push forward using their own bodies. And so it was me, Sajou Wataru, who pushed an unknown person's back with all my might and the power around me was as strong as my strength. No, wide back, Hello... don't mind me, I'm just the scum.
What I got after the fierce battle was buttered bread with milk that no one looked at. However, this store is not suitable for someone who exercises. If you're not good at sports, you'll only get broken bones. But it's okay, I got change from the purchase, Mom.
As I was trying to get back to classroom, I heard a noise from inside the classroom. Was it a very familiar voice... ...Or was it just my imagination? Anyway, what should I do? I don't want to go back.
"No... ...Please just take this! It's my apology for the inconvenience I caused!"
"I told you it wasn't, but it's okay, you haven't done anything wrong to me!"
"Aichi, never mind, just give up and take it..."
"Why are you supporting that side, Kei!?"
As I looked into the classroom, I found a brown-haired girl, who had a relaxed appearance and whom I had met recently, approaching Natsukawa. As far as I heard, I don't think that they were fighting. But, at least I knew that it would be something troublesome if I joined them.
"Oh! By the way, Aika-sama, I'll just put it here, okay!"
"Oh! W-Wait a moment!"
"Bye bye, Renachi~."
As I was hiding beside the classroom door, Aizawa, who had been flirting with me up to this point (*She didn't), came out of the classroom into the corridor. I glanced at her, and I could see her face from the side... ...Oh, it made me so happy that I almost fainted. She headed in the opposite direction from me, and ran up the stairs to Senpai's classrooms section... I was happy that she was okay.
Seriously, I can't really understand it, so I calmed myself down and entered the classroom. As I headed for my seat, of course Natsukawa who was sitting next to me noticed my presence. Normally, she would glare at me just because I saw her, but this time she looked at me with a disgusted face. Thank you very much, please do more.
"...You see, Aizawa-san was here until a moment ago."
"She's very energetic and a bit scared of something... ...Sajocchi, what have you done?"
"Nothing, though... ...it's just that I've been talking endlessly about Natsukawa Aika's greatness."
"Hey! What the heck did you say to her!?"
"Ew... ...How could you eat with such a pretty girl and you just talk about Aichi all the time... ...But, I guess that's how Sajocchi usually is."
I was the one who spread the words about Natsukawa Aika. Yeah, that is indeed the best expression. As her number one fan, I will actively quote it from now on. But, isn't that too much? Why does Aika-sama have 20 packs of limited edition eclairs? In a place like the battlefield where you have to risk your life in order to survive, how could she...?
As I stared at the eclairs, I met the eyes of Natsukawa, who was complaining.
"Oh, this? She said she got these from her boyfriend."
"It would be nice if they could get back together."
"Huh? Really?"
Next to Ashida, who said, "Eh, really...?", Natsukawa nodded as if confirming that it was true. It seemed that her feelings for Arimura-senpai still hadn't disappeared, so she thought it would be nice if she could get back together with her ex-boyfriend. But seriously, I don't think they'll actually get back together. It seems to be effective to talk about the ugliness of high school boys to her. That's true.
"She likes to have the same hobbies in everything."
Hmm, same hobbies, huh? I wonder if she found a new hobby that matches her ex-boyfriend after she didn't see me anymore. But, it seems that Aizawa didn't know each other's hobbies when she was dating Arimura-senpai...
'I... ...I think it's Natsukawa from the first year.'
...Oh.
"Sajocchi, what a pity, huh? Being abandoned by Renachi, I feel sorry for you!"
"Hmm, I don't mind. Because, I have good memories with her..."
"...Huh!? Good memories!?"
"Renachi has a boyfriend, you're the worst!"
Looking at their facial expressions, Ashida and Natsukawa seem to have an 'R-18' imagination, but unfortunately that's not the case. I know, brown-haired Aizawa, she does look like a cheap girl, but you know, compatibility and personality are also important for boys. The fact that I can monopolize Aizawa's time and just talk to her is more than enough of a blessing. Seriously, I'm so happy that just a butter roll is enough for the rest of my life... ...No, sorry, as I expected, it's still not enough.
As I was thinking of a boy's happiness, I was looked at by Natsukawa and Ashida with eyes that saw something stupid.
"I restrained myself properly, so it's okay, right?"
When I felt that this rudeness that is loved by humans was denied, I suddenly answered with words like that. You see, for an unpopular boy, just having the chance to talk to a girl who is so cute can give him the spirit to live.
"Hmm? Then, are you okay with being hated by Aizawa-san?"
"No, I really don't like being hated... ...but I didn't expect much from the start either. When a cute girl suddenly talked to me, it did make me hesitate. I did think that Aizawa was up to something when she approached me. But I didn't care, because I could have a conversation with a pretty girl by getting in on the plan. That's a high-level technique of a trustworthy boy."
"...For some reason, it's not like you're desperate, is it?"
"No, no, I'm capable of being a trustworthy boy..."
"No, that's not it."
"...?"
For some reason I felt a disturbing atmosphere, so I tilted my head. Why did Natsukawa suddenly turn her face away and start looking at me sharply? I didn't know the reason, but when I turned to Ashida, she was also looking at me doubtfully.
"W-Wait a minute. What's the problem? Tell me, what should I do?"
"Yeah, it's not really a problem. But Sajocchi said that you like Aichi, but you're fascinated by another girl, I find that incompatible and disgusting."
"Disgusting..."
Ashida's words, which were supposed to be a joke, somehow became sharp this time. They were words that pierced my heart. But if she says I should be better, that's hard, you know. Right now, I can already see my own appearance and specs realistically, if I'm told to think about Natsukawa seriously, which I know is no longer achievable, it's like running a marathon without a goal.
"I don't think I'll get involved with her again. But, it's a joy when she comes to talk to an unpopular boy like me. It's okay, isn't it? Like I said before, I've restrained myself well."
"I don't understand."
"Of course you do. Natsukawa can't understand this."
"..."
As I argued, Natsukawa gave me a strong look. It's because you're popular, isn't it...? I know that you're being asked for contact information by all the sporty boys in the corridor! Be prepared, that second interview is with me, so do your best, boys!
When I heard that story from Aizawa, I thought that she had high hopes for Arimura-senpai. That's why I enthusiastically explained to her that the boys, including Arimura-senpai, were far inferior to what she thought. And, I also added about how Natsukawa is like a Goddess (*Main topic).
Aizawa had indeed parted ways with Arimura-senpai, but she still couldn't erase the lingering feelings in her heart. That's why she might return to that place again until she understands the bad part of that boy herself even after listening to me. At least Arimura-senpai has enough "something" to hold Aizawa back.
But I don't. Natsukawa doesn't have any special feelings for me, and even if she did, they would soon disappear. Because I don't have "something" enough to hold her back.
"W-Wait a minute, Sajocchi! Just now, how come you called Aichi... "Natsukawa"!?"
"Never mind... ...I don't care about that anymore!"
"Eh!? Isn't it too late for that!?"
"This way, we won't be misunderstood by others anymore! It makes me feel so relieved!"
"W-Wait a minute, Aichi!"
You see, the person herself just said that. She can't just tell Ashida that because it's a situation that happened between us.
I'm just doing what Nasukawa wants. That means, it's a mutual relationship. Natsukawa says that she doesn't understand how I do this, but why?
The answer is simple. It's because the environment each of us spent time in and the way we saw our surroundings were completely different, between me and Natsukawa. Hence, there were differences in each other's values. Perhaps it's only natural that we couldn't understand each other even until now...
"Oh, Sajou! You ended up being hated by Natsukawa, huh!?"
Yamazaki, who had returned from the cafeteria, looked at us and made fun of me. Everyone was looking at us like they saw something interesting. Maybe they didn't want to miss out because they didn't have enough material to gossip about me and Natsukawa lately.
But this might be a good opportunity. It's fine to say that Natsukawa's stock value will go up, but it's not natural to suddenly praise Natsukawa in the same way as before... ...What should I do now?
"Yamazaki... ...I'm in divorce mediation right now, so just keep your mouth shut."
"Wh-Who are... ...you married with!?"
"Gahahaha!!! What are you saying!!!?"
"I'm going to sue Yamazaki, the philanderer, 2,500,000 yen...!"
"What? Hey!?"
"Yamazaki-kun, you're the worst!!!"
"Eh!!?"
Right now, they must not really understand me. If you look further, Natsukawa and I live in different environments. I can think of Natsukawa unilaterally probably because of our different ways of thinking and values, and if at any time, getting involved in this fad makes Natsukawa feel uncomfortable...
"Natsukawa-san, are you alright!?"
"...Eh!? I-I... ...it's okay, though!"
It is enough to see her from afar.
Author's Note: There are some things that you don't want to see up close. I belong to the group that doesn't want to see celebrities and vice versa.
TL: Reeze27
ED: Reeze27
PR: Reeze27
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