Chapter 16: There was only one reason.

Chapter 16: There was only one reason.

TL:Netori-kun

ED/PR: Anima

It was a girl named Shijoin Haruka, who had a child-like innocence, that didnt hesitate to take a bite out of her takoyaki while being the focus of the entire class.

Hmph, hmph, hmph. Its delicious! This one with regular octopus is great, and the bacon kimchi is very spicy! Oh, whats this one without sauce on it?

Oh, thats Akashiyaki, which is fluffier than Takoyaki. You eat it with this dashi broth.

[TN:Akashiyaki () is a small round dumpling from the city of Akashi in Hygo Prefecture, Japan. The dumpling is made of an egg-rich batter and octopus dipped into dashi]

Wow, I didnt even know that existed!

Looking sincerely delighted, Shijoin-san smiles and takes a bite out of the takoyaki.

Shes in full food-reporter mode.

And There is no way that healthy high school students who are hungry can withstand that delicious way of eating.

Oh wow, that looks good..

Im going to go get some.

Oh, Ill have some..

Hey, Im coming too! Im also hungry!

Well, if everyone else is going to eat it, I want some too!

And so my classmates rushed to the teachers desk in pursuit of my takoyaki.

When Shijouin-san, one of the biggest presences in the class, made a move, everyone began to follow her lead. In no time, the area around me turned into a takoyaki party venue.

Oh, it s pretty crispy! Yum!

Wow, its got anko in it! Its like a mini imagawayaki!

[TN:Imagawayaki is a type of Japanese dessert made of a pancake-like coating and an adzuki sweet bean filling.]

Huh? Its like a mini Imagawayaki.

So this is Akashiyaki. Ive never had it before.

I prefer ponzu instead of sauce for takoyaki

What is that, a gyoza?

Hey, guys, this is just a tasting! We dont have that many!

The appetites of my classmates, who ate up the food as soon as it was cooked, scared me, but the situation was proceeding as planned.

Everyone was enjoying this unauthorized tasting party and a friendly atmosphere was created while they were talking about takoyaki.

The rigid situation was broken down and an atmosphere was completely formed.

Guh ah ah ah ah !?

Ah, Ginji, it seems like you hit the jackpot. thats the one I mentioned earlier, the one filled with wasabi to the brim.

Hey! Dont add something like that in the mix!

The next thing you know, everyone is in tears and bursting into a joyful laughter.

Okay, , I think everything is in place now.

Well, Im sorry to say this out of the blue, but this is my proposal! Let me know if you agree!

I decided to call in for the final vote.

No objection!

When I looked back at the call, I found Shijoin-san standing beside me.

She seemed to be very happy and excited.

At the meeting just now, Nihama-kun was really, really awesome! I had no idea you were planning something like that! Im really grateful! Thanks to you, our class, which was originally stagnant, will finally be able to make progress!

No, no, no, youre exaggerating. They were all exhausted and fed up, so they just accepted my idea easily.

I say this in all modesty, but it probably wouldnt have been successful if I had just raised my hand and said that idea.

Because there were people who saw me as an enemy, and there were also those who favored an easy exhibition.

In order to get the approval of the majority of the class, it was necessary to make a strong presentation, in which I could solidify the atmosphere at once with my forcefulness and tasting session.

But , when did you prepare such a detailed presentation and explanation materials? The other day you said something like, Oh, by the way, its almost time for the festival, and it didnt look like you had been preparing for it beforehand

Yeah, I prepared it in a hurry, including the plan two days ago.

Eh!, You came up with the presentation plan only two days ago? It must have been very difficult to prepare all those thoroughly researched materials in such a short period of time! Why do you have to go that far?

Thats

If you ask me why, Ill stutter.

Im a virgin, no matter how mentally strong Ive become.

Even if its just a fragment of my feelings, I cant quite put it into words.

You said you were looking forward to the festival with everyone in our class.

Yeah, .

I thought that if the festival was ruined, Shijoin-san would be very sad.

When I replied with a bright red face, Shijoin-san opened her eyes and froze as if she had received a strong shock.

Then silence filled the air.

In the corridor, with only the sound of the wind blowing in through the window, we stood facing each other, unable to say a word.

We look into each others eyes and see only each other.

And

How long are you slacking off, Nihama-kun?

Kazamiharas voice echoed from the classroom, shattering the atmosphere.

We have a lot of work to do! Youre the one who came up with the idea, you cant just sit and laze around!

Hey, at a time like this!

. Hmm.

Suddenly, a laugh leaked from Shijoin-sans mouth.

The break seems to be over, so shall we get going? I want to make sure that the plan that Nihama-kun came up with, succeeds.

Oh, oh. Thats right! Well, then we should go too!

I walked back to the classroom as fast as I could to hide the blush on my cheeks.

And while Im at it

Thank you, Nihama-kun.

Shijoin-sans whisper, filled with strong emotion, certainly resonated deep into my heart.

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