CH 59

Erika’s Point of View

”Kazama really likes hamburgers, doesn’t he? Maybe I’ll make it for you next time.”

”Ha-ha, I’ll gratefully accept it next time.”

I don’t know to say it myself, but usually, if I say something like this to someone, he would fall in love or at least take an interest in me immediately. Even if it is true that he had temporarily switched with that guy, I wonder how he can keep such a cool face. Hmmm, it’s funny, after all.

It seems that no matter how many times I try it, the result is the same. It’s really interesting.

I’m sure Todo over there would jump on me right now.

”I saw Kazama eating a hamburger steak every time he took a break, and it made me want one too. Can I have some?”

”Yes. Here you go. But Hirose, don’t you eat?”

”Yes. I’m on a diet. But it’s delicious. Here. Thank you!”

I guess I’m wrong. He didn’t even move his eyebrows, even though I ate Kazama’s half-eaten part on purpose. Which is it? Is he pretending it doesn’t work though it actually does?　Or is it really not working at all, as he shows in his reaction?

”Hirose, I don’t think you need to lose weight. What are you going to do if you lose more weight? Well, it’s none of my business. Excuse me…”

”Hmmlー, well, there is various reason. But I’m glad to hear you say so.”

”No, I’m sorry. But anyway, how about one more bite?”

Kazama sticks a bite of hamburger steak on his fork and brings it to my mouth…

”Eh, ah… Thank you.”

Why am I being attacked before I know it… And why am I the one who’s disturbed?

”Oh, I-I’m sorry. I made a mistake.”

And why are you pulling back? I feel like an idiot for even stammering…

My girl-friend at this part-time job is giggling at me too.

Ehh? What? Embarrassing. I’m so embarrassed.

Uh?　Don’t tell me… I was trying to make fun of him, but now he’s making fun of me?　This me?

No, it happened by chance because he seemed nervous too. Finally disturbed. Well, it’s not the kind of disturbance I was looking for, though.

But… I made a mistake. 一With this kind of guy?

That kind of pisses me off.

Hmm…but then again, maybe I’ll find that out on the day of the festival…

It’s going to be a hilarious story, for sure. Isn’t it the most delicious development from a TV point of view?

Really great.

That’s right… Todo told me that at school today too. I don’t want him to get involved with me in some weird way.

Huh, that guy seems to be a real pain in the ass… I tried to refuse, but he won’t listen to me at all, so I really didn’t know what to do.

If I’m going to get involved with someone, I’d definitely prefer Kazama…

I have a bad feeling about this Todo guy…

What on earth is he doing trying to take me to the rooftop?　I can’t help but think he’s thinking something strange.

It’s gonna be fine… probably.