CH 87

“I think we all need to respect the culture.”

“Um……, what’s going on, Rin?”

Do you know what day it is today, Towa-kun?

“Of course I know.”

“That’s surprising ……. I thought you would never know, because you are Towa-kun.”

“It’s the “end of the world” for people who are exhausted from working, right?”

“……Yes, that’s true, but ……Huh? Isn’t there something wrong with the term ‘weekend’?”

“You’re imagining things. And what’s in that cardboard box in your hand? I can see a glimpse of something that looks like clothes.”

“And if you haven’t guessed, then you’re not ……. I’m sure you don’t understand ……. Just take a look at this.”

“Bunny girl ……?　I see, so that’s what Rin was into. …… (And the fabric coverage is kind of revealing.)”

“Oh ……? Why are you looking at me so warmly, Towa-kun?”

“Well, I guess so. I’m a tolerant person, so I’m not going to say anything about your hobbies.”

“Don’t get me wrong! It’s a costume, a cosplay!　It’s Halloween!!”

“…… That’s it. It’s the “four big events” where all kinds of people get together and make a fool of themselves. …… haha.”

“You don’t have to sigh so loudly ……. By the way, what are the four major events?”

“Christmas, festivals, Halloween, and New Year’s Eve ……. I don’t need any of them.”

“I’d hate it if they went away……”

“I wouldn’t be bothered.”

“You wouldn’t like that, ……. Because it will reduce the special days I want to spend with Towa-kun…….”

“………… (Oh, don’t look so sad, ……)”

“I wanted to have a Halloween party with Towa-kun today, so I prepared a costume…..”

“I’ll hang out with you …… for a bit.”

“Really!?”

“Yeah, it’s just a little …….”

“I’m so happy! Oh, but the costumes I’m wearing are this bunny girl, a …… maid outfit, a …… nurse outfit, a …… police officer… …and then…”

“Hey, hey, how many of these are in there? ……”

“I’ve prepared a list of things that look good, though they were all given to me.”

“I don’t need to ask you where you’re getting it from. （I’m not sure why you have them, but they’re ……. And they’re all things that really touch my heart.) ……”

“So, which one is your favorite, Towa-kun?”

“I’m not sure which one…..”

“I see. ……. A nurse’s outfit…..”

“No, no! I haven’t said anything yet!!”

“People look at what they are interested in first and then look elsewhere to disguise their stare. And it seems that you spent a little more time looking at it than the other costumes. Isn’t that right?”

“…”

“Okay. I’ll go put it on.”

“Wait, wait, wait! Why would you do that?”

——10 minutes later

“Towa-kun, ……. What do you think ……?”

“Oh, ……, God…… (I can’t say anything. My eyes are watering. ……)”

“Oh God? ……. I understand. I’ll change back…”

“No, that’s not it! I didn’t mean it in a negative way, I meant it in a positive …… way. At any rate, there’s no need for Rin to feel depressed!”

“So …… what do you mean ……?”

“That…”

“That?”

“” ……………… “”

“Oh, I get it, I get it! I’ll fess up ……. Honestly, well, …… yeah, ………… it’s nice…”

“Really?”

“I can’t lie to you, ……. I mean, Rin would know if I’m lying or not, right?”

“That’s true, but ……”

“You don’t deny that you can easily interpret, do you? Well, for now, I’ll just let you know that I admired it and it was nice.”

“I’m embarrassed when you say that to my face …….”

“Then don’t make me say it…..”

“Towa-kun, ……, there is one thing I would like to do, if it’s okay.”

“Yes? What? Why are you putting the stethoscope so close to me ……?”

“It’s a heartbeat check. Now, please shut up and let me examine the patient.”

“Stop it! (If she guesses now, my heartbeat will give it away. …… )”

“Hey, Towa-kun! Please don’t resist!”

“Hey !?”

“Cha !?”

I couldn’t avoid it and Rin fell on top of me. She naturally leaned over me, pressing her ample chest against me.

“Hey, Towa! The front door was open…..”

“……Kenichi, don’t stop. What’s wrong?”

““““……………… (four people staring at each other in silence)…””””

“Hey, Kotone.”

“…… Kenichi, I know.”

“”Take your time~””

“Hey! Wait a minute!”

“Kotone-chan, you’ve got it all wrong! I haven’t gotten that far yet!”

Needless to say, it took a long time to clear up the misunderstanding with Kenichi and Fuji after this.