Chapter 337 – Unexpected Encounter With the Lion #2
Lenka looks as if she has seen a ghost, and Chinami greets me with a friendly look.
After greeting the two of them, I sat down at the empty seat at their table.
Then he asked.
“I guess this is the place you said you were going to hang out?”
It was a normal question.
But Lenka seems to have taken it differently.
“Wow…!?”
I’ve stabbed myself.
I didn’t do anything wrong, but it’s funny to see him do that.
No, from Lenka’s point of view, would it look like a situation where he came and left without me?
Then, can’t we use this to love our slaves?
“That’s right. I came because they said the cakes here are delicious.”
Chinami responded on behalf of Lenka.
A white strawberry cake placed in her place.
Seeing this, I widened my eyes in surprise.
“Isn’t that peach cake?”
“Yes. It’s not for sale.”
The kid who sprinkled peach powder on popcorn quietly eats strawberry cake?
Is this a sign that the world is falling apart? Unstable.
“What did you come here for?”
I answered Chinami’s question after glancing up the stairs.
“I came to have a cup of coffee with my junior.”
“Oh, who is it?”
“Asahina Hiyori… I saw you last time, right?”
“Asahina Hiyori…? Aha, are you the one who came to that kendo club briefing?”
“Yes. It’s coming just in time.”
Chinami and Lenka’s eyes followed my thumb.
Hiyori came upstairs carrying a small wooden tray. Seeing me, Lenka, and Chinami sitting there, she tilted her head.
“Yes?”
A mischievous kid with a puzzled expression doesn’t seem to suit him, but he suits him well.
It feels like the inside of the cafe is bright.
For Hiyori, who was squinting at her big eyes, I made a place for her while standing next to Lenka.
Then, without hesitation, she approached and bowed her head while holding her tray.
“Hello?”
Have you been through a lot of situations like this?
He greeted them brightly, took a seat next to me, and talked with the two of them, and his gestures and attitude were very natural.
“Why are you here…?”
Renka asks Hiyori while she is talking to Chinami.
The wind leaks out of her mouth as she whispers as if she is conspiring and tickles my ear.
I said softly, taking her hand to her thigh.
“Can’t I stay here?”
“No… Why are you alone with him…”
“Somehow it happened that way.”
“What are you two doing?”
Not yet.
No, I wonder if it should be right.
“No. How about having a cup of coffee with your juniors? The manager has often been like that with me.”
“That’s not what I meant…! What analogy do you make of me?”
Did you hear Lenka’s grunting voice?
Hiyori turned her head while eating the strawberry cake that Chinami was serving to her children.
Shocked by that, Lenka cleared her throat several times before changing the topic.
“Sorry…? I wish I had joined the kendo club…”
I don’t know why the Kendo Club is suddenly coming out.
Even Lenka’s unique Korean language book reading when she’s embarrassed comes out, and it’s so obvious that you can tell at once that it’s empty talk.
“Woo, are you preparing hard for the midterm exam?”
She changes the line to see if she feels awkward, but it’s a bonus that the changed line doesn’t fit the situation.
It is a lot of fun to watch. How can our Lenka be so cute?
She doesn’t have to show that she was just talking about Hiyori…
This is why I can’t stop fanning Lenka.
“I almost let it go. I didn’t study much in the first place…”
“Okay? Isn’t that friend you go with good? She was rumored to be a model student…”
“Miho? He’s very good. I’m thinking about whether I should sit next to him during the exam and copy a little bit.”
“It can’t be. Cheating is bad.”
Still, thanks to Hiyori, who kindly answered Lenka’s robot-like questions, her atmosphere was not awkward.
“Okay. But, did you also work part-time at that cafe?”
“That cafe? Ah… That’s right.”
“Then can I use this?”
After saying that, Hiyori took out her cafe coupon and handed it to Lenka.
Why does he always carry that coupon?
Are you using it to make fun of me? I have reasonable doubts.
“A coupon…?”
Lenka’s eyes dimmed slightly, but then she went wild.
She recollects memories of me while working part-time at a cafe, and realizes that she has been humiliated many times, and she loses her temper.
I found her funny when she showed her honest feelings, so I secretly giggled at Hiyori and made an impression on her.
“Why don’t you ask the manager for a half price discount?”
“Why are you doing that to a senior…! There is nothing else to do.”
“Can you do it for me?”
“Yes.”
“Then the manager is uncomfortable?”
“Ah, what are you saying…! I didn’t see it like that, but are you just trying to stir up alienation?”
Hiyori weakly pushes my mischievous arm.
Even though there is a prejudice that seniors in the sports world are scary, he is adapting very well.
In the first place, Lenka and Chinami weren’t hard people at all, and Hiyori wouldn’t care about such prejudice, though.
Whatever it is, I am satisfied with not losing my temper in front of the two seniors.
As I thought before, maybe Hiyori could really be the key to my harem.
I have such hopeful thoughts.
I stopped Hiyori’s scratching hand by raising her arm and asked Chinami.
“Does the cake suit your taste? You seem to be eating well?”
“It can’t compare to peach cake, but it’s satisfying. Would you like to have a bite too?”
Chinami holding the cake with the biggest strawberry slices well with a fork and serving it out.
I casually poked my head in front of Hiyori,
“Ouch…”
Hiyori took her cake and ate it while giggling inwardly at her embarrassed exclamation that she inadvertently let out and her chin pulled back.
She pretends to be open, but it’s embarrassing to come in like this.
The more Hiyori shows her side like that, the more she looks forward to the situation in which she and her will hold a profound atmosphere.
“Are you going home right away from here? Or, where else are you going to play?”
After swallowing the cake, I asked Chinami about it, and she pointed to a faraway window.
“Because Momo’s goods are newly released. She decided to go shopping with Len Ka.”
“Can I go too?”
“Of course it is. By the way, didn’t the juniors decide to spend time with Asahina and her juniors?”
“Asahina is supposed to meet her friends here.”
“Oh, is that so? I wanted to spread the cuteness of her mother to Asahina and her juniors, but it turned out to be a pity.”
At those words, Hiyori pricked up her ears.
“Oh, I know that. Did you collaborate with a beverage company this time? I think I saw it on TV.”
“Sickle? Did you see that ad?”
“Yes. You look so cute… Do you like senior momo?”
“Four. I have a hobby of collecting goods.”
“Oh really? Do you have any photos?”
“Mufufu… Of course there is. Shall I show you?”
As it turns out, it won’t be long before Chinami starts liking Hiyori.
No, she might already like it enough.
She actively shows interest in her own virtues, but due to her Chinami personality, if she doesn’t like her, it’s strange.
“Where are you going with Hanazawa and talking with us…”
Lenka, who had been silently listening to the conversation between the two of them, grumbled very little, as only I could hear.
I said, reaching under her table and placing her hand on her thigh.
“Miyuki went down to the countryside.”
“Okay…? What’s going on?”
“I don’t think it’s a big deal… But the manager.”
“What…”
“You keep scratching me gently, can you handle it?”
“My, when did I scratch you…”
“Are you here on purpose? Do you want to be punished?”
“No it’s not…? Don’t fall into delusion, live the reality…! He’s saying all sorts of weird things… Annoying…”
I’m trying to make my delusion a reality.
I swallowed the words, and instead of replying, Lenka gave her a slightly meaningful smile.
“What, what are you splitting up and messing around with…”
Then, as she expected, she interrupted her conversation with Chinami and Hiyori, ignoring her anxiously rolling her eyes.
**
As we passed the time in a friendly atmosphere, the drinks quickly ran out.
Is it time to break up?
She hopes that Hiyori’s and her friends will forget about her and go somewhere else to play with her, but that won’t happen.
Her group of Hiyori gather around her.
I met Renka and Chinami by chance and ended up not going on a date, but I’m still satisfied.
I think this unexpected encounter with the lion today is a glimpse into my future.
I feel like I’ve been living a peaceful life at home with Lenka, Chinami, Hiyori, and Miyuki for a moment.
So let’s think good.
“Are you going to your mother’s store now?”
I answered Hiyori’s question as she placed the cup on the return stand, nodding her head.
“It should be. Let’s have another coffee next time.”
“What is it? The one who was squeamish until he came?”
“When did I say I was squeamish?”
“What did you say to be quiet?”
“Is that cheesy?”
“No.”
Hiyori, who seemed to have made a quick remark, greeted me the day I went out.
Lenka and Chinami are waiting for me outside the alley.
I asked after looking sideways at them.
“Are you here?”
“Yes. The kids are coming in two minutes, so I’m going to reserve a seat for you.”
“Don’t mess around and get into trouble.”
“What does that mean?”
“I’m saying don’t fight while trying to take the position by force.”
“Ah… Do I look like such a clueless person?”
“Uh.”
“It’s too much… Are you kidding?”
“Think whatever you want.”
“I will.”
I do not speak a word.
I’m looking forward to seeing if you can do that at the hotel too, so I’ll be happy to put up with it.
“I’m just going. Have fun and see you tomorrow.”
“Huh. Farewell, Matsuken-senpai.”
An abbreviation of the last name and first name of someone close to Hiyori.
The moment I heard it, I called for joy inside.
“Matsuken?”
When I pretended to be absurd, suppressing my joy, Hiyori smiled.
“I decided to call it that from today.”
“Isn’t there a choice for me?”
“Yes?”
Yes, yes
Please treat me more comfortably in the future.
Instead of commenting with a weak laugh, I waved my hand saying yes.
“Goes.”
Then, as soon as he turned his back to Hiyori, who was waving at him, he raised one corner of his mouth.
I wondered when they would call me like that, but today they do it.
It’s just a passing word, but it’s nice to hear more than I imagined.
It’s proof that Hiyori and I have grown closer, so I’m very happy.
