Chapter 16Superior's Concerns
By the way, the reason why Natsukawa had such an unstoppable reaction was because I was too attached to her, and the people around her were reluctant to get closer to her, and also the number of people she could talk to every day was limited. Maybe so... ...I'm sure of it.
...However, that position of mine is not always comfortable.
'I don't want to be alone.', 'I don't want to be laughed at by someone who sees me.'. There are many people who use it as an excuse not to stay nearby. That's why I feel this way. 'Natsukawa doesn't want to be alone, so I guess she must care about me. Otherwise, I don't understand why she would do that.
"What a waste of time, dreaming all the time."
But still, even though I had thought about it, I didn't doubt Natsukawa's idol aura. I tried to declare it out loud, but even if I did that, I think people would naturally gather around her since I was physically separated from her.
If that's the case, there's only one thing I can do. I guess it's time to disappear as much as possible, so the other students don't remember me when they see Natsukawa.
"...I see, so you think like that?"
...Eh?
In the corridor near the entrance where no one should come. I heard a dignified voice from in front of me as I walked in depression. I thought it was a voice coming from a boy for a moment, but when I raised my face, I saw a slightly reflected leg and realized that it wasn't that. Yeah, it was indeed a nice pair of black tights.
"Yesterday, at this hour, so it was you, the one who scared my kouhai here?"
"Yeah, I was the one. I'm very sorry."
I had an obvious reason, so I decided to stop at the right edge to bow. So far, I had never seen the face of the person in front of me nor did I know what class she was from, but at least I was sure that she was my senpai.
'Huh...? Disgusting.' (*Exaggerating.)
Yesterday... ...did that girl say something like this to me? I felt that she was a mature girl who looked like a doll. That's the ideal girl for boys who like the innocent type... ...But what's wrong? With that feeling, is she an 'S'*? If that's the case, that's the best.
(TL Note: The 'S' here probably stands for "sadist".)
"I was just joking... ...Hmm, why do you need to apologize at all? That child is depressed because she didn't take your kindness well."
"The problem is that I'm already involved in other people's business. Suddenly talking to a young girl like that in a place where there aren't many people around, that kind of thing can only be forgiven if it's in a 'manga'. Come to think of it, I knew that she was scared."
"A young girl, huh...? That girl is your senpai, you know!"
"Huh? Really?"
It seemed that the color of my tie made her realize that I was a first-year student. Senpai looked at me with a dumbfounded face. Her voice was like someone who works in the theater, like a cool girl playing a boy's role, and somehow made me fall down like I'd been defeated.
...That doesn't really have to be in the manga. Even if you have some personality difficulties, a good-looking boy who seems kind can help her without scaring her. And if it's me? I guess it's not just her, but the others would also start screaming without telling her why.
"Your actions back then were commendable. And it's not like you had any bad intentions either."
"...Seriously?"
Yeah, she is indeed the President of the Disciplinary Committee, one would think like that. Those kinds of words were said to me, but there was no need for further words.
The black tights came closer. If I lowered my head like this, I'd be a pervert, so I decided to raise my face. When I realized who I was talking to, I felt a strange mix of pleasure and disappointment.
'Shinomiya Rin'. She's the President of the School Disciplinary Committee and is popular with both boys and girls because of her cool demeanor and neat appearance. That's why I don't think she can understand my thoughts.
"Then, if you'll excuse me, Senpai."
"Just a moment."
"..."
You see, I haven't had lunch yet... ...What is 'Lasagna Bread'? How does it taste? I just bought it for the first time. I know it has a lot of cheese in it.
"'What a waste of time, dreaming all the time, huh?', When I heard those words, I was sure that you were talking to her without any ulterior motives. If you had one, you would never say such realistic words."
"..."
It seemed that Senpai thought that if the boy talking to the girl was most likely a suspicious person. Are you doubting me even though you've praised me? Does that mean she's just praising my actions, but she doesn't believe in the sincerity of my heart? Okay, fine, this is the reality.
"But don't be too pessimistic. She's just taking that attitude because she's not good at communicating with boys."
"By the way, Senpai, even if it was another girl carrying that kind of item in that place at that time, they would have had the same reaction. In a place where there are hardly any people around, meeting a strange boy will mostly end like that. Then, excuse me, but do you interact with boys often enough?"
"Ugh..."
President Shinomiya, who has always encouraged her ideals, can easily gain the courage to get rid of the boys around her. Me and the girl at that scene, this senpai wouldn't be able to sympathize with either of us. In the first place, Senpai didn't even feel like holding something like that was heavy. But, still, after all, it's a bit rude, isn't it?
"Then, if you'll excuse me..."
"No, no, wait a minute!"
"Um, what...?"
The coolest pretty girl in school, she desperately held me back by grabbing my hand. Perhaps, this is the most popular period of my life. It will definitely be misunderstood by students who don't know the situation. And flowing until now... Eh? Hey, isn't that too strong...?
"I-I have something I want to consult about with you."
"Hmmm..."
Isn't the President of the Disciplinary Committee usually in a position to consult others? I don't think I'll be able to give good advice because I'm a new student who has only been in this school for not even a year. An extraordinary person like her, her problems are of such a high level, I don't think I can solve them in any way.
My actual destination, the bench in the backyard... ...Goodbye. I was taken to the counseling room near the staff room. Hey... ...I think there's a more appropriate place... ...I was noticed by some students. They must have thought that I had done something.
"Sit down. And you can eat it right here too."
"It can't be helped, alright then."
The inside of the counseling room was only enough for a long table for four people. In such a small room, being alone with the beautiful President of the Disciplinary Committee... ...It might have been something fun. However, when I realized that she was a senpai and also the President of the Disciplinary Committee, I felt like I had been in this kind of situation with a teacher somewhere*. And, if you compare her to other girls my age, her behavior is too cool...
(TL Note: Read Chapter 5.)
Crushed pasta... ...Is that macaroni? While tasting the lasagna bread filled with cheese and tomato sauce, I listened to Senpai's story.
"That's right. That girl you called out... ...her name is Inatomi Yuyu..."
"Hoho..."
I've heard of her before. I'm sure that she's a senpai and a member of the Disciplinary Committee. I've heard rumors that she's petite and cute. Wait, doesn't that mean she's Shinomiya-senpai's direct kouhai? That girl is a gentle and charming senpai. No wonder she received special concerns from Shinomiya-senpai.
"She's a hardworking girl. She always does what she's asked to do, and she's proud to be a member of the Disciplinary Committee. Come to think of it, even other colleagues are like that."
"I see."
Amazing. Yeah, looking at her appearance, you can guess that she was raised very well. I don't think it's unusual for that kind of person to work seriously without being selfish. A cute girl with such high work skills would usually leave the company early because of marriage... ...Maybe so.
"But sometimes they lose confidence while saying some pessimistic things. Whenever they do that, I always try to encourage them. Some of them say that they lose confidence when they see me."
"Even I, a new student, have seen Senpai stand on stage several times. You're really cool and you take good care of the discipline of the students. So, it's no wonder that some people would lose confidence if they were to display such a dazzling figure, right?"
"Wait a minute... ...Don't suddenly praise me directly in front of my face. It'll just make me feel embarrassed..."
Hey, if you do that, my heart will skip a beat too, you know, d*mmit. She just made a move that makes you feel the gap between her appearance and her personality... ...Seriously, though... ...That's cute. Okay, do more of that. I'll make sure to look at her from a close distance.
Author's Note: Yeah, go ahead!
TL: Reeze27
ED: Reeze27
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