CH 24

Shimizu-san Makes Up Her Mind ~Aya Shimizu's Point of View~

Translated by AmaLynne

It has already been two months since I fell in love with Yoshino-kun.

When we first met, he was always avoiding me…

But I think we are getting to know each other little by little. I think so.

……What if I’m wrong……

Nope! At least he doesn’t hate me!

I’d like to think so …….

A lot has happened in the past two months.

I fell in love with a person who saved me from a thug.

That person was Yoshino-kun, whom I had been interested in, and I like him even more.

I wanted to get to know him somehow, so I tried to take action.

By chance, I found out where he worked part-time and we became friends from there.

He came to my house, text me, and even called me……

I was getting more and more attracted to Yoshino-kun kind personality and sincerity.

I couldn’t hold myself back any longer……

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Then, on the last night of the final exam, I was very nervous.

Because Yoshino-kun told me that he was going to call me……

What is it? What about it? N-No way…kyaa!!

「Aya, what’s wrong with your grin?」

「N-Nothing…」

「My… are you thinking about Yoshino-kun?」

「Eh!? …uhh……」

「What attracted you to Yoshino-kun, Aya? He saved you from some thugs, it might be a one-time thing, you know? It would be rude to the other party, wouldn’t it?」

「Sure, at first, yes…but now, no. Um…first of all, he’s sincere.」

「Hmm…what do you mean?」

「…I don’t want to say it myself, but…I often get dirty looks from guys, and they often confess to me for that purpose…but Yoshino doesn’t do that. Of course, it’s a little complicated.」

「Surely, that’s complicated for a girl. Well, if a pretty girl like you, many people want to go out with you and want to have a relationship between a man and a woman.」

「Well, um…what should I say…I’m happy that he’s trying to find out what’s inside?」

「Well, I’m glad. And what else?」

「The rest is…gentle. So did Seiya, and so did I. His way of speaking is blunt, but…Kindness that doesn’t impose? Or something like that.」

「Yes, that’s important. Anything else?」

「You grin too much, mother…」

「My, come on. It’s my daughter’s first love. So what else?」

「…number one, thing? U-Umm…my heart is pounding…when I’m by his side…」

「My! Well! That’s good. That’s important. And?」

「Uhh, yes…but it calms me down, too. Silence that made me comfortable?」

「I wonder if we’re feeling the same vibe. But it’s important.」

「And then there’s the pain in my heart when I see a smile, or a…cuddle…」

「I See…there seems to be nothing to worry about. Aya, you’re falling in love with Yoshino-kun.」

「Eh? Umm, yes, I am, but…」

「No, it was an encounter, and mother was worried. I thought it might be a suspension bridge effect.」

「No, it’s not! I like him!」

「Yeah, now I get it. So what are you going to do? What about summer vacation? Next year you have exams, so it might be the last time you have fun, you know?」

「Ummm, actually…Yoshino-kun said he would call me today…」

「My my! That’s great!」

「Mother! I’m taking a bath!」

「Oh, Seiya. Well, let’s have dinner, shall we? Aya, good luck. It’s not every day you find a guy that good.」

「…Yes!」

「What are you talking about?」

「Yoshino-kun is a good guy.」

「Yeah! Touma-san is so cool! I want a brother like him!」

「My my…well, that’s too soon to tell.」

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Then I ate dinner and I went back to my room.

「Uuu…what is that about…?」

Thank goodness it’s the end of the test… or I can’t get anything done…

I’ve been staring at my phone since I got back to my room.

Because I’m happy…it’s the first time he calls me…

He said it was about 9:00, so I guess it’s about time…Uwaa!

My phone lights up, showing “Yoshino-kun”!

I immediately hit the button!

「H-Hello…」

Ugh…my voice is shaking…!

「Hello, is it okay now?」

Yoshino-kun gives the impression of becoming a little stiff over the phone…No way.

I wonder if Yoshino-kun is also nervous or something…

「Umm, yes…because I got a text that said…you’re going to call me at this time…」

「Right……」

「Y-Yoshino-kun…?」

What’s wrong? Is he hesitating in some way?

「Uh…have you ever heard of Seibu Amusement Park?」

「What? …Yeah, I’ve been there.」

It’s an amusement park that most people who live around here go to.

I used to go there a lot when I was little…

But what about it?

「They set off fireworks in August, right?」

「Uh, yes…」

It’s a common noise if you live in this area, and one of the most popular summer traditions.

「……would you like to go see them with me?」

……what?

「…Eh!? Eh? Eh? What…just now?」

I-Is it my imagination!?

I feel like I’ve been invited to fireworks…

T-There’s no way there’s such a happy thing!

「So…listen up. You want to come with me and watch the fireworks?」

「…Yes, I want…」

…I thought my back was going to shatter…

…Eh!? You mean!?

…This…an invitation…?

Fireworks…? Then this…a date!?

「Hello? Are you listening?」

「Yhess!? Eh!? I didn’t hear you!」

Ahh geez! I made a funny sound!

「We’ll talk about it later. I’ll get back to you.」

「Umm, yes, okay. I’ll wait…」

「Okay. I’ll see you later.」

「Yes, later…」

And the phone hangs up…What just happened?

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……Amusement park…fireworks…

……You mean, this…an invitation to go on a date…!?

「Kyaa―!! What shall I do!」

I exclaimed, crawling under the covers.

「I’m so happy…eh?」

Then I realized.

「After the fireworks are over, we won’t see each other for the summer vacation anymore…? In the first place, there’s no reason for us to meet…in the first place.」

I’m sure Yoshino-kun is busy too, and it’s not like he’s using Seiya as an excuse…

I’m filled with a feeling of loneliness.

Recently I’m able to see you at school and talk to you…

「How can we see each other after the fireworks?」

A relationship where it’s not abnormal for us to see each other…

I’ve decided…!

If I’m scared, I can’t move forward!

I will confess my feelings to Yoshino-kun on the day of the fireworks!