Chapter 316 – A Place of Memories #2
I guided Hiyori to the warehouse in the far corner of the building where the clothes were previously stored.
There is a musty smell, and the lights are broken, so when you close the door, you can only see darkness.
The reason I brought Hiyori here was because there was no other quiet place indoors where she could be alone.
For other reasons… Such as no nefarious intentions whatsoever. Really.
“Are you here?”
“Uh. Are you fine?”
Standing outside the door, looking around the warehouse, Hiyori narrowed her fine brows.
“It’s so gloomy…”
It’s a place that will be a place of memories for each other, but it’s so gloomy… I’m sorry.
“It’s comfortable to sleep alone.”
“There are no windows…”
“Do you even need a window?”
“How can I meditate in such darkness? You need to get some sunlight.”
What is the space for contemplation on a subject whose purpose is to skip?
I’m full of spirits, I’m full of spirits. I’m not even that shameless.
By the way, does this mean I’m helping Hiyori escape?
It may or may not feel like something.
I said after looking around to see if there was a presence or not.
“Of all the places I know, this is the quietest. Teachers don’t come often, and there’s a lock on it, but it’s just a pattern lock, so you can just open it.”
“Um… I see. Thank you.”
“I am going now. Good job.”
“Are you going to leave me alone?”
Hiyori hardens her expression.
I asked him nervously.
“Is there anything to do here?”
“No.”
It’s not, so why are you pretending to be serious and running wild?
I knew that this was one of Hiyori’s characteristics, but when I actually suffered it, I was devastated.
I laughed and closed the warehouse door, checked to see if it was locked, and then brushed my hands off.
“Let’s go.”
“Why are you washing your hands? Because the lock is dirty?”
“Yes.”
“Then should I bring wet wipes?”
“What… Yes.”
“Now I know this place… Will the senior use it?”
I wouldn’t use it unless I was going to do something like that with Miyuki, Renka, or Chinami, but if an event with Hiyori happens, I’m willing to come.
“Well… I don’t know.”
“Are you normally that blunt?”
“Am I blunt?”
“Yes. It’s completely different from when I saw it at the cafe. You were very kind back then…”
“Because I was working part-time at the time…?”
“You mean it was mechanical kindness? I thought you were a very bright person…But I guess not.”
“You talk a lot differently than when I saw you at the cafe, don’t you?”
“I talked a lot with my friends… And my senior and I were part-timers and guests, do you have anything else to talk about besides ordering?”
I have to go at once
If I stay here, I think I’ll be exhausted by Hiyori’s playful talk back.
“You’re right, so let’s go.”
“Give up?”
“Hey…”
My backbone was pulled in an instant, so I pulled my head back slightly and closed my eyes, and Hiyori, giggling, tapped my arm.
Then he said with a big smile.
“Just joke. Song.”
When you play with words while doing light skinship like this without hesitation, men get sick of it.
Even if Hiyori made a mistake while talking, the people she was dealing with would have accepted it.
In fact, anyone would. You might think that a bright and pretty person seems to have a crush on you, but it’s enough to overlook minor mistakes.
“But senior, what does the judo club say?”
I shook my head and answered Hiyori’s continued question, who proudly led the way.
“I don’t think so.”
“Is it so? Good for you?”
“It just… Went smoothly.”
“Still, fighting is fighting, but the school rules are surprisingly strict, aren’t they?”
“Not that…”
“Then what is it?”
It was a causal incident, and the fact that I had changed so much was well received, so the student council didn’t take it seriously.
It’s embarrassing to explain like this because I feel like I’m bragging about myself.
“You find out for yourself.”
“You’re looking for it directly from your senior.”
“Not to me.”
“Then who do you find out?”
This isn’t kidding me, I’m genuinely curious.
Actually, that was true. Of all the people who know the case, I’m the only one I can say I’m close to…
But why does it look like a joke? I guess this is an image.
“I’ll tell you later, so let’s go quietly.”
“Uh? It’s raining.”
Hiyori, not even listening to my words, burst into admiration as she looked out the poorly cleaned window.
As she said, outside the passageway connecting the academy building, rain was falling.
The amount of rain is small, but looking at the sky, it doesn’t look like it will rain for a short time.
You came yesterday and you are coming today.
The spring rainy season, called samidare, is still to come, but this year seems to be the year when the rain continues to fall.
“Don’t you want to eat something with warm soup?”
Hiyori’s words stopped, resting her arm on the window frame.
Sitting next to her, I opened my mouth to see the teachers hurriedly clearing the first floor flower beds.
“I know. I’m craving something like chashu ramen.”
“Looks delicious…”
There is one amazing ramen restaurant.
If Miyuki later opens up to Hiyori, she should go with her.
It might take a very long time for that to happen, though.
“Did you bring an umbrella?”
“No.”
Why are you so lively when you say no?
That’s why it sounds like you’d be better off without an umbrella.
“… Since the rainy season may come from May, if possible, leave at least a small item in the locker.”
“All right.”
“Don’t look around today.”
“Why? Are you afraid it will rain?”
“Uh.”
Perhaps remembering what happened yesterday, Hiyori covered her mouth and giggled.
“At that time, I went out when it wasn’t raining and was suddenly hit.”
“It wasn’t when it didn’t rain, wasn’t it when it rained less?”
“Um… That’s right.”
“You know it’s raining, don’t you have an umbrella? But it’s the first time I’ve seen a kid who just walks out.”
“It’s troublesome to have an umbrella. And she seems like a tragic heroine, doesn’t her atmosphere live?”
She’s not a tragic heroine, but rather a miserable beggar…
Will you get angry if I say that? Or will you laugh?
It’s very likely the latter, and I’d love to experiment with it, but bear with it.
After we get to know each other a little more, we should treat each other without hesitation.
“Yeah… Well, let’s say that.”
“Ah, why are you replying casually…!”
In fact, I think it would be okay to say it now.
I looked down at Hiyori, who was whining for an answer, and said.
“Are you going to watch it continue to rain here?”
“Why? Are you going to leave me behind?”
“To do so.”
“I can’t… I’m scared because it’s gloomy here. I don’t think you should come alone. I need to come with Miho.”
I was excited when I thought you were saying that you should come with me.
It hasn’t been long since I didn’t know it properly, but I guess my expectations were too high.
“Then let’s go down together now. Go back to class and play with your friends.”
“What is the tone of a teacher who gave up teaching that troublemaker student?”
“Are you admitting that you are a troublemaker?”
“It is not. But after going in and out there, my throat feels stuffy. What do you not want to drink? The chocolate chip frappuccino made by you… That was delicious.”
“Oh, that? It was a cumbersome menu.”
“Really? So, did you curse inwardly every time a customer ordered it?”
“It didn’t. Seeing you say that, you must have been like that before.”
“Isn’t it?”
Why am I chattering with Hiyori in the same place?
I was about to go, but when she brought up the story of her cafe, I unknowingly fell into the conversation while reminiscing about that time.
I wonder if they felt amicable feelings about having memories they could share with each other.
Whatever it is, it’s good if there’s plenty of room for conversation.
Thinking so, I gave up the thought of leaving and went to talk with Hiyori.
Then, she removed her arm from her window frame and stretched it over her.
“Go now. I’ve been watching.”
It doesn’t fit me
No, maybe Hiyori reads my mind and picks me up.
**
“Did you straighten the towel?”
“Yes. I’m sorry.”
“How to remove moisture in the drying room?”
“I returned it to the dehumidifier pool.”
“Laundry…”
“Since it’s raining, I’m rushing to put in only the members who don’t have spare uniforms.”
“… Okay? Okay.”
Lenka crosses her arms as if she doesn’t like it because she has nothing to complain about.
I closed the distance between her and smiled brightly.
“Is there anything else I can do?”
Then Lenka opened her mouth slightly, and she was very embarrassed.
She looked at me with her face, wondering if she had hit something wrong, and she stuttered her words.
“W-what is it…? Why are you like this today…?”
“Why? Are there any problems?”
“Why are you always saying respectful words all of a sudden…? Even the way you talk is weird…”
“Ji?”
“… Is it a mess?”
“I have a feeling.”
“What is that…?”
“There is such a thing. Has it been very difficult up until now?”
“What…”
Lenka’s expression changed in an extraordinary way, as if I was very unfamiliar with me, who had always been easygoing.
She asked as she looked up and down me with eyes that seemed to see her madman.
“Where are you sick? I caught a cold?”
“Are you worried about me now?”
“No. If you’re sick, don’t stick with me. It carries germs.”
Hmmm. I want to correct Lenka’s way of speaking, but I’ll hold back.
If you’re patient and gentle, you’ll quickly adapt and develop more love for me.
“If there is nothing to do, make it. Don’t stand still.”
I closed my eyes tightly at Lenka’s rude words that followed, and I felt all the thoughts I had just been blown away.
Even if I try to be nice, I always earn a hawk like this, but not hitting me is not the way to do it.
In the first place, she was buttoned differently than Lenkawa, so she shouldn’t go out like this.
“Director.”
“What.”
“I have a request, will you please?”
She winced at the sound of her subdued voice.
Her voice quieted as she rolled her eyes as if anxious.
“What, what are you asking for?”
“Will you listen? Are you going to tell me?”
“Of course… I won’t listen. I was out of my mind…”
“Then I will force you to do it.”
Lenka was taken aback by the manners I had been showing earlier.
“My, I knew this would happen… You bastard…”
I think I’m a little relieved, but am I mistaken?
It feels like I’m back to normal and I’m secretly liking it.
“See you later.”
“What are you expecting…!? Then you know I’m scared…?”
“Be prepared mentally.”
“Fuck you…!”
Yes, a slave like Lenka who is full of rebellious temperament likes to be treated badly and then treated kindly.
Now, I think it’s about time to measure the timing well and explode Ino-chan.
