CH 39

Erika’s Point of View

”Why are you here? “

”That’s my line.”

Maybe that’s also my line.

I’ve also been waiting for Kazama.

And now, here she is again.

And he hasn’t come yet, for some reason. I mean, there’s no sign of him.

He did say Shimogamo Shrine back then, didn’t he?

Yee, he did. Definitely.

There’s no other Shimogamo Shrine than this famous date spot and matchmaking shrine.

Hmm, maybe he was trying to deceive us into going here?

Or, perhaps, he was trying to meet with someone in the opposite direction?

As far as I can see, he was trying to meet with someone other than these two in front of me…

Yes, I think I might know who she is.

He may be subtle about it, but he doesn’t feel that way anymore…

”You’ve been angry all day. I wonder if you need more calcium.”

”What? It’s your fault, you know. Why do you keep interrupting me like that? “

”That’s my line, too.”

But is there anything like that in a cartoon or anime?

It’s just not normal.

It’s not possible.

But looking at these girls today, I can’t help but think…

Karen Otsuka and Sayaka Saionji. Of course, they are not as good as me, but they are still good women.

I can’t believe that these two would be so seriously stupid together…How is that possible?

”So, why are you here all by your lonesome? Erika Hirose! “

And that line is a boomerang right there.

Have you become an idiot after all?　

”Hmm? I’m a little lost. But why are you here?”

Why is that?　I’d like to know more.

Why did you come here alone?

”Hey, it’s none of your business. Go away. I’m in the middle of something! “

Hm? Hmm, I wonder what is that ‘something’?

”Oh, I see. Are you talking about a lover’s quarrel or something like that? Oh, you mean Todo? Do you like him, Otsuka, and Saionji? Well, he’s so cool! “

Well, maybe I’m wrong.

” ” Who cares about that guy? ! ” ” 

I know.

But then, that’s how it’s supposed to be, isn’t it?

It’s really impossible if it’s that guy.

But it’s also true that it doesn’t make sense in many ways.

Because if what I think is true, then their current situation and my current discomfort would make sense…

Because it’s really impossible and strange.

Maybe, Todo and Kazama were switched before?

Impossible. It’s just too impossible.

But I can’t and won’t let go of this suspicion from their past and today’s behavior and words.

Well, at any rate, it’s still too interesting.

Well, I guess I’ll have to keep my eyes on Kazama.

And now that I think about it, this field trip is already over.

I haven’t really done anything today.

Except for chasing after Kazama…

Well, it’s okay, though, because it was fun after all. Hmm…