NOVEL NEXT chapter 19
19. Cute.
19. Cute.
The next morning.
Perhaps it was thanks to my nervousness from yesterday’s work, I was awakened right away by the sound of the door clanking.
Wow… If I hadn’t locked it up, I would have gotten a heart attack just like yesterday…
“Whew…”
As I was calming down like that, I heard a clicking sound of a slightly different kind from before.
-Kikki-
“…?”
“Huh? You’re up, Shujinkoo-kun.”
What, what is it?
“You… You, why do you have my door key?”
“Shujinko-kun’s parents gave it to you, Shujinko-kun.”
“…”
I can’t… I can’t live like this… I’m a human too!
“Go, Gomen!”
Join your hands!!
“What are you doing~ Shujinko-kun?”
“…”
It doesn’t work.
Unlike the last time, she just smiles without any change in her expression.
…Did you just look at it yesterday because you felt sorry for it?
Ha… If this doesn’t work, what else should I use to release it…
***
Today, too, we ate her breakfast and left her house together.
An exceptionally clear sky today.
Ah… Shall we just go looking at the sky today…
Unlike before, even when the two of them are together, the concept is still there, but before that, I was even more worried about what anime-style expressions and gestures they would make in the future.
Yeah, just kidding. If you think about my mental health, wouldn’t it be better to go while looking at the sky?
And just in time, she suddenly said “Ah!” And put her palms together.
‘Something to come!’
I quickly judged the situation and immediately raised my head and looked at the sky.
“Shujinko…-Kun? What are you doing? Shujinko-kun?”
“Isn’t it because you keep making those weird movements and facial expressions? I’m just going to be like this.”
“…”
After saying that, it wasn’t long before I felt Iinazuke’s upper body, which had been bent down, return to its original state.
Is it over?
Looking back at Iinazuke out of curiosity, wondering if it was over.
She was looking at me with her cheeks puffed out.
“Hey!”
Frightened by her appearance, I quickly turned my head up again.
…Someone might tell me. I wonder if it’s actually good.
I will ask. Like siblings from a young age. Or, if the guy I used to kick and swear at every morning, who I’ve been raising almost all of the time, suddenly does that, wouldn’t it of course give me goosebumps and get scared?
Ha…
I’ve said it before, but he did it because he knew that I truly hated him doing things like that. And it must be because you know that.
Wait.
What if I pretended to like things like that?
Won’t she stop now, having lost her purpose?
Have you tried it?
Yes.
It only takes once, once. You can do it…
I said to Nazuke Ii, who was still looking at me with her cheeks puffed out.
“It’s cute.”
At the same time, he stroked her hair.
‘Ah Shiva$&$%^%$^$^#@$#!@’
I myself have anti-magic, and inside I was pouring all sorts of curses at myself.
‘Maintain expression…Maintain expression…’
On his face, he kept the most affectionate smile.
Then she suddenly stopped walking well.
Having gone ahead of her moment, I turned her head towards her and looked at her.
She stopped her steps and just stood there with her head down.
A smile formed on his lips.
I’m sure that guy is doing that because he also lost his exorcism because I blew off an unexpected counterattack.
“Why, would you cringe to death too?”
“…”
She still has no answer.
“…?”
What..?
Could it be that I was mad at you for playing a joke..?
Okay. In fact, they are related like brother and sister, but they are suddenly cute.
Let me, being generous, understand.
“Hey, you know it’s a joke, right?”
“…”
“Sorry..?”
“…”
“No, since you were joking around so much, me too…”
Before Nazuke Ii finished my words, she ran forward and ran away.
“…”
The word you use at this time must be Naero Nambul.
“Ugh…”
I decided to just walk slowly without chasing after her who ran out first.
***
Ichika Sato greets me when I arrive at Van.
“Shujinkoo-kun, good morning!”
“Ah, good morning. Sato-san.”
Looking around her class, Ii Nazuke was sitting in her seat.
Without paying attention to this side.
I asked Satou Ichika quietly.
“Sato-san, maybe he…”
“Youoji-chan?”
“Uh. Didn’t you look a bit in a bad mood today when we said hello?”
“Eh? Certainly? It was the same as yesterday?”
“Um… I see, thank you for letting me know.”
“Yes!”
…What the heck.
***
Still, did what I did work?
Until dismissal time, she didn’t show me any expression or gesture. She was just being indifferent.
Honestly, at this level, you might feel bad about it.
On the contrary, I think I am happier now. hehehe.
Have you found stability in your mind and body?
However, this was until dismissal time.
When it was time to leave school, she returned to normal.
“Shu, Shujinko-kun…! Let’s go?”
…But it seemed a little awkward.
From the tone of voice to anime-style facial expressions and movements, everything became unnatural.
“Hmm… That’s a very good sign.”
I am satisfied. It seems that her own actions are starting to sell out as well because of my praise.
Just a few more times… hehehehe.
“What are you talking about…? Shujinko-kun?”
“No, let’s go.”
“Yes…”
***
The next morning.
-Clap-
-Kikki-
“Huh? You woke up first today too, Shujinko-kun. I was going to wake you up.”
“…Can you give me that key?”
“I can’t do it, Shujinko-kun!”
She puts her hand on her waist and speaks with a determined expression.
“Ha…”
I can’t. I have to show you when I saw you again.
“Inazuke, that movement is cute.”
“Ah, thank you! Shujinkoo-kun!”
“…?”
Huh..? Isn’t this
She just smiles without any change in expression.
“Is it over…?”
“Hmm? What are you talking about, Shujinko-kun?”
“Then you were yesterday…”
“Huh? I don’t know what you mean, Shujinkou-kun.”
“I’m not done talking…”
“Let’s get ready for school quickly, Shujinko-kun!”
She cuts off my words.
The whole time she was talking to me, unlike yesterday, she made natural, anime-style movements and gestures without any awkwardness. And he made faces.
Couldn’t it be… Did you get immunity in just one day…?
“…”
What should I do, I…
“Ha…”
“Why are you sighing, Shujinko-kun?”
“…”
“Why no answer, Shujinko-kun?”
***
Another day passed and it was the weekend.
-Clap-
-Kikki-
The sound of opening a locked door that I hear again and again today.
I was awakened reflexively by the sound.
“You’re awake today too, Shujinkoo-kun. You better sleep a little more?”
“…Why are you coming in at this hour, then.”
The time I usually set the alarm for is 7 o’clock. And today, the time she unlocked the door and came in was 6 o’clock.
As I said before, it’s not just today. It has always been like this.
A minimum of 10 minutes, a maximum of 3 hours.
…Actually, at this point, I wonder if the alarm is a folding screen. Just in case you don’t know.
“Hmm…”
After thinking for a while, Iinazuke answered my question.
“Well? To see Shujinko?”
“…”
Let’s just go wash up.
***
When I came out after washing, Iinazuke’s homemade food was set up in the kitchen again today.
“Sit down, Shujinkoo-kun!”
“Oh, yes. Thank you…”
“Yes!”
“…”
Since we started living together, she always serves me her food.
“Hmm… Well, Inazuke.”
“Yeah, why? Shujinkoo-kun.”
“I really appreciate that you make it like this every time, but let’s take turns preparing each other from now on.”
I’m also shameless, I don’t think it’s a bit much to burden only her with breakfast, lunch, and dinner every time.
…Honestly, it’s burdensome.
I also don’t know how to cook to some extent, so it shouldn’t be a big problem.
“Eh? Why…? It doesn’t taste very good..?”
She was sincere this time, she spoke seriously without any exaggerated action.
“No, no. It’s delicious. Really. But, to be honest, I don’t have shame, do I? Every time I eat like this, I feel sorry.”
“Eh? Just for that reason?”
“Only…?”
As if relieved, she started talking again with anime action.
With an expression as if scolding me.
“Shujinkoo-kun! This is what women do?”
“???????”
What is this! Sounds like a big deal!
“Hey, Iinazuke over there?”
“Huh?”
“No, over there… That. The thing that women do is…”
When I try to convince her again, she makes her cry.
“Shujinkoo-kun…My rice doesn’t taste good..? Right…?”
…I know it’s not a map. That’s what I’m saying.
Just be quiet and eat, is this?
“…Okay, just. Let’s eat quickly.”
“Yes! Shujinko-kun!”
…Just now, I almost got into trouble. Really.
***
“…What are you doing..?”
“Hmm~ I’m just watching what Shujinko-kun is doing?”
“…”
She went into her room after breakfast and was doing her studies, she came into my room and she didn’t want to go out.
She handed me an apple that was sliced to make it easier to eat, then sat on the bed and stared at me.
“…I’m studying. Let me study, huh?”
“But?”
“…”
She
She understands everything She pretends she doesn’t know.
If I told you to get out of here, you would probably pretend to cry again.
Look.
“Get out.”
“Shujinkoo-kun is so… I’m scared…”
…Please.
“Ha…”
Maybe I like him…
***
… She’s been watching me for an hour and she doesn’t go out.
I can’t. I have to go out. No more.
As I was getting ready to leave, Inazuke said.
“Eh? What are you doing, Shujinko-kun?”
“I’m leaving because I can’t live because of you.”
“Shu, Shujinko-kun…”
Crying face. Cry again!
I ignored her and continued preparing her for her departure.
“Ha… Okay, Shujinkou-kun. I’ll go to my room.”
“…?”
She talked to me with her expressionless expression and calm voice, and then went back to her own room.
“What..?”
I’m embarrassed, really.
And after that, she stopped interfering with my studies.
…Even though it was honed elsewhere.