CH 55

Touma-kun Is Having A Boys' Party

Translated by AmaLynne

There is only one week left until the sports festival.

Practice for the cheerleading team has progressed, and I personally think I have memorized it perfectly.

One day, I decided to talk to my friends after school.

……very unwillingly, though.

By the way, it seems that Aya will play with Kurono and Morikawa.

So I decided to take Aki and one other person with me and play along.

「Yo, Touma. When was the last time you turned down a girl’s invitation?」

「Not at all, suddenly? …Well, it’s fine.」

「I’m sorry, Tomoya.」

「Hey, what about me?」

「You don’t. Once in a while, it doesn’t have to be a girl.」

「You know what? That’s a big boomerang, isn’t it?」

「Oh? What?」

「You’re always with Aya!」

「I don’t care! She’s my girlfriend! She’s not your girlfriend!」

「They’re all my girlfriends! They’re the same!」

「No, they’re not! Ha…shall we stop talking?」

「Well, it’s a nostalgic conversation. I used to think it was troublesome, but now it’s not bad.」

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After that, I take the two of them to my place.

We live in the same hometown, so it’s like a return trip.

「Excuse me for interrupting.」

「Sorry to bother you.」

「Aiyo, come on in.」

「I haven’t been to Touma’s house in about 2 years… Well, do you mind?」

「Yeah, this way.」

「I did the other day. I should say hello to her, too.」

We entered the Japanese-style room and sat down in front of mother Buddhist altar.

「Hello, Touma’s mother. I’m Tomoya, it’s been a while. Do you remember me? You always looked after us kindly even when we were making a fuss. Touma is still a stubborn and disciplined man. I may come back in the future, so please take care of me.」

「I’ve been away from home for a while. I’ll take care of Touma for you, so don’t worry.」

「It’s been a while. I’ll take care of Touma for you, don’t worry.」

「…Thank you, Tomoya. In the meantime, Aki too.」

After greeting, we move to my room and get down to business. 

「So, what’s up? Kazuhiro not here?」

「I felt like he’s not worth talking to.」

「Hmmm…what’s wrong?」

「Hey, when…should I lay my hands on her?」

「Hoo…?」

「Yes?」

「No, I kissed her, but…I don’t know what to do with her after that.」

「I see…I’m the right person for that…but why even Tomoya?」

「That’s right. I don’t have that experience, you know?」

「No, I’ve got something else for you…You haven’t told Asuka yet?」

He’s always been in love with Asuka.

They are what you call childhood friends.

「Ugh! Right…I don’t know when to say…」

「I thought you had told her already. I knew we’d been together for a long time. That’s why I was surprised when she came to me.」

「Because…Asuka likes you…even now.」

「Ha ha ha!」

「Hey, hey! Did you hear that?」

「Oh, Aki. That’s funny.」

「W-What’s that!?」

「You’re smart, but you’re still like that.」

「I think Asuka likes you, you know?」

「Ha? What the…!」

「I’m right. I know that much. I’m just trying to get your attention. So, tell her quickly. If you don’t, Aya will be worried. It’s cute to see Aya flustered, but it’s not my intention to make her anxious.」

「On what basis…?」

「If you did care, are you the kind of guy who would stop when I tell you not to get involved?」

「…that’s what I thought too. I see…」

Tomoya seems to have sunk into a sea of thoughts.

If this happens, he won’t be back for a while.

「Okay, this is good. I don’t want to make Aya anxious forever. I’m at fault this time, though, so I held back to help.」

「Kuku…the same as ever. You’re not the type to be the protagonist of a romantic comedy or anything like that. This is the part where you’re supposed to pull it off.」

「Well, maybe so. But I don’t give a damn. I’m going my own way.」

「So, what’s your problem…and how far do you want to go?」

「That’s…to the end…but what about it? It’s only been two months.」

It’s just that Aya is just too cute, and a lot of things have gone wrong lately.

「What a disciplined guy. Everyone usually follows the three-month rule, right? I mean, you’ve only kissed her, right?」

「…Tongue have…」

「I see…Then, next, boobs…」

「What!?」

「No, it’s a flow thing, right? It’s better to go through the steps firmly. The chances are high that you will fail if you suddenly go on the air. I don’t think she will reject you, but she will be scared or something. So, gradually close the distance between you and her. This is what you’re going to do from now on. Then watch the reactions. Never be in a hurry. Suppress your instincts. Don’t force it. You can do it. If you care about Aya, you can do it.」

「Aki…good! I’m counting on you!」

「Hmmm, you finally noticed. Ready? For a girl, the first time is very scary and painful. No matter how much you like them, you have to be prepared for it, and when it comes time to do it, some girls are not good at it. Don’t show disappointment when she rejects you. Suppress your instincts and tell them not to worry about it.」

「…I see, that’s right. It’s different for men and women. Aki! I’m glad I talked to you! Thanks!」

「Oh…it’s fun to be able to talk like this with you. I don’t have any male friends. I became friends with Tomoya and Kazuhiro through you. I didn’t get involved with them while you were gone.」

「Again, I’m sorry.」

「That’s all right. You never rejected me, even though it was a pain in the ass. You don’t get jealous of me or talk about me behind my back. You see me for who I am. When I was in junior high school, there were rumors going around that I slept with someone’s girlfriend, right? You say at that time. Aki is a womanizer, but he’s not that corrupt…everyone believed it…how happy I was…」

「That’s just as well. How could I not be angry at you for saying bad things about my best friend?」

「Ugh, ugh…! Totally! That’s a good story…!」

「Hey, did you hear that?」

「Yeah, I was in the middle of something.」

「I know it’s not like me…but sometimes it’s nice to be with a couple of guys.」

「Well, I’m not gonna say no to that.」

「Yeah, right.」

The three of us ended up having a lot of fun that day, talking like idiots…