CH 52

Touma-kun Introduces His Friends

Translated by AmaLynne

During the morals class that day, the events I was going to compete in were decided.

It seems I’m a relay, a scavenger hunt, cavalry…and cheerleader.

Shinji-san told me to do it…

Well…I owe Shinji-san a lot.

I don’t have the option of refusing.

And for some reason…Aya had a complicated expression on her face.

I asked her why, but she brushed it off.

In the end, even on the way home, she was acting weird all the way.

I’m not sure if I did something wrong…

After all, is it about Asuka…?

Hmmm…I guess I need to tell Aya this.

I have to tell her how much I love Aya…

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The next day, I was with Aya on the usual train.

Aya…suddenly bow her head.

「Aya? Why are you bowing?」

「I’m sorry! I had a bad attitude yesterday, didn’t I?」

「No, it wasn’t that bad. It was just kind of empty…something like that.」

「Y-You know…T-Touma-kun, you were chosen for the cheerleading squad, weren’t you?」

「Hmm? Ah, I see. We won’t be able to go home together? Mm, should I refuse now…? No, that’s against my pride…and I want to pay back Shinji-san for what he owes me.」

「That’s not it! No, it’s not different…but honestly, that’s part of it. I want to see a cool Touma-kun. But if he does that…he’ll be popular…so…ugh…I’m such a pain in the ass…」

「Oh, so that’s it. Come on, that’s just greed. I’m not that popular. Besides…do you think I have eyes for anyone other than Aya?」

I drive Aya up against the wall.

Then I put my hand on the wall next to Aya’s face.

This is what is called kabedon.

「T-Touma-kun…? We’re on a train here, right?」

「So what’s the deal? I’ll keep doing this until Aya figures it out. Just remember how much I love Aya…」

「I-I understand! I give up…hah…」

I can see the steam coming from her head…too much?

Well, fine……I’ll remind you.

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That day at lunchtime.

The old members gathered in the usual empty classroom.

「Well, it’s been a while…Aya, let me introduce you one by one. The first one is Akito Kanzaki. You know this one, don’t you?」

「Hey, my best friend. You’re treating me a little rough, aren’t you?」

「You’re a celebrity. You’re famous. You’re the hottest guy in school and a charlatan…and up.」

「Yeah! I know you! You’re Touma-kun’s best friend, Akito! Nice to meet you! I’m Aya Shimizu!」

「Oh, it’s my pleasure. Yeah, yeah, she’s as good as they say. Touma, willing to give it to me――I’m just kidding! Don’t iron claw me――!!」

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「Good, it’s all taken care of.」

「T-Touma-kun? Are you sure, that thing…? He’s twitching, but…」

「I don’t care! I don’t give a shit who comes near my girl, even if she’s my best friend.」

「hauu…」

「Gahaha! It’s just like Touma! He’s still a straight man!」

「Then, let’s move on to you. This is Kazuhiro Hamanaka. As you can see. Over 6 feet tall, built like a pro wrestler. He’s an ace in the judo club and my fighting partner. We used to hang out a lot, didn’t we?」

「Yeah! Yes, we did! Touma was a strong judo fighter! We used to play kumite! You are Aya Shimizu? Nice to meet you!」

「Y-Yes, I am! Pleased to meet you!」

「Hey, hey. You’re still talking too loud. Aya’s probably scared of you…I’ll blow you away!」

「Oh! You’re going to do it? It’s been a while!」

「Stop it! Idiots!」

「Ow!」

「Ouch!」

「Ow ow…as usual, just as well. Aya, this is Nakajo Sayuri. She’s a scary woman as you can see…hey! I’m joking! Stop that! Ha…she’s a cool beauty.」

「Good grief…nice to meet you, Shimizu-san. I’m in a science department, so this is the first time we’ve met, right?」

「Yes! But I know you! The student council president! She’s so beautiful, isn’t she?」

「…what an evil…really pretty girl…Touma, can I have it?」

「Fuee!?」

「No! Well…she’s like this, but she’s okay.」

「I see…」

「Now, the other two you met yesterday, right?」

「…that one okay? He looked like he was in a lot of pain…」

Tomoya is holding Asuka’s mouth with his hand all the time…

「Pu-hah! Geez! What are you doing?」

「If Asuka is there, she’ll get in the way. We have limited time.」

「The man is Tomoya Serizawa. Unlike me, he is an intellectual guy who looks good in glasses. He is a smart guy who can think outside of his studies. He is Asuka’s owner and stopper.」

「I don’t do it because I like it. Well, that’s pretty much right.」

「And this is Asuka Adachi. As you can see, she is an energetic girl. She is the ace of the track and field team with a short cut. She is also known as “Runaway Girl”.」

「Wait a minute! She’s a beautiful, energetic girl, right? You’re missing the beautiful part!」

「I see…these five are friends from the same junior high school. Again, I’m Aya Shimizu. T-Touma-kun…g-girlfriend! Nice to meet you!」

「Yeah, yeah, that’s a first.」

「Gahaha! Touma! I envy you!」

「Well, maybe it suits Touma. Asuka, you think so, don’t you?」

「No shawl! I’ll admit it!」

「Yes, you’re right. I think Touma deserves a girl who is as pure as this.」

Hmmm, did the introductions go well?

…But the real work begins here.