CH 18

Erika’s Point of View

No way, Kazami. Is he related to Saionji Sayaka too?

Like what happened yesterday, it’s very unexpected.

Yes, it’s very unexpected.

Kanna Harukaze, Karen Otsuka, and even Saionji Sayaka.

It’s not the kind of people you’d typically expect to find around a guy like that.

Maybe he’s a little interesting after all.

And what did Kazami get from Saionji-san?

I’m curious. Very curious.

He’s coming this way!

Danger, danger! Let’s get out of here.

I’ve been watching him all day, and the more I look at him, the more I want to know.

I mean, that guy.

I think his mood is a little different from his appearance.

First of all, he’s so calm to me, but also to them, who are beautiful women, though not as attractive as me.

And his sense of taste is not bad either.

I’ve seen him in his casual clothes when we worked part-time a few times, and he’s always wearing clothes that suit him.

No, it’s good rather than not bad.

I would not be embarrassed if he walked next to me.

I’m sorry to say this, but why?

Don’t guys like you usually wear ill-fitting patterned checked shirts all year round?

You’re actually neat for some reason, and although you’re not my type, it’s not entirely unacceptable.

And even better, he talks at reasonable intervals.

Also an excellent listener.

It’s not hard at all to talk with him. I feel comfortable talking with him.

The other day, before I knew it, he was in control of the conversation.

It’s strange in many ways…

Maybe I’m biased, but I feel very uncomfortable with something about him.

Mainly, I heard that he had been out of school for about five months.

Why? What is it that makes him stay away from school?

And, at any rate, something is out of the ordinary.

It’s as if he’s…

Well, I can explore a little more about him in my spare time.

Yes. It’s okay.

“Hmm?　Hey, what are you doing here? Erika?”

“Huh? Ah! Todo. It’s nothing! “

Oh, it’s Todo. It’s a bit annoying, now I’m stuck here.

I won’t be able to track him. What should I do?

“Anyway, Erika! About your birthday. How about a big party at my place? I’ve already gathered everyone. You won’t regret it! I’ll make it the best birthday ever. So, Erika… Let’s have your birthday party at my place.”

No, what. What’s with that sloppy face?

It’s so obvious.

“I’m so happy! But I’m sorry. Erika decided to spend her birthday with her parents! I’m so sorry! “

Wow, you take me too lightly.

“Then can we do it the next day? That’s fine, right? Erika.”

“Sorry! I’m supposed to celebrate with my friends the next day.”

I thought Todo was super good at first, but the more I got to know him, the more I thought he was the opposite.

His face is my type, but his inside is a bit too much…

Well, I’m sure plenty of women would still fall for him, but I’m not like the rest of them.

He’s a bit too lascivious.

Maybe I was a fool to expect something more.

“Well, how about the day after tomorrow?”

“I have a part-time job the day after tomorrow. I’m so sorry!”

He’s persistent…

And I lost Kazami again!

Haa…

Hmm? Huh? But wait. My birthday.

I wonder how Kazami would celebrate me.

Of course I’m also going to thank him for yesterday, and maybe I should try him.

Hmmm, or maybe I’ll just ask him for it…

―Present