Volume 1 - CH 4.4

"Uh, what should we do ...... ahaha?"

One minute into our relationship.

We were confused, looking at each other, not knowing what to do with each other.

I decided to close the distance for now and sat down next to Hoshimiya, who sat back on the bed.

"Ahaha. Kuromine-kun, what now?"

"I'll just sit down as usual. What's the hurry?"

"I'm in no hurry. ......."

Even though I am.

"............"

Hoshimiya was silent. I was a little uncomfortable too.

We're already dating. That's good. But what difference does it make?

"Hoshimiya. Is there something you want to do?"

"T-That's ....... What about you, Kuromine-kun?"

"I want to do something like in the p*rno books with Hoshimiya."

"How blunt! I'm surprised!"

"Don't you want to do something like in the book, Hoshimiya?"

"How can you say that with a flat face?! I don't understand!"

"You don't want to?"

"..... W-Well, more importantly, after we get to know each other....."

"I'm Kuromine Riku, 16 years old, right-handed, bad at all subjects, and have no special hobbies..."

"Wait, wait, wait! That's not what I meant! And it's not like I don't know you, okay?"

"So what?!"

"Well, you know, I don't think we ...... know much about each other's lives or anything like that."

"Right, ...... we never really talked about our past."

"I want to know more about you, Kuromine-kun, and I want you to know more about me."

She wanted to know more about me, and on the other hand, I wanted to know more about her.

But that doesn't mean that there was something special about me.

No, there was something, but except for the accident that led to the loss of my family, my life was pretty normal. A life bound by absolute loyalty to Yono and seeing nothing but Yōno.

When it comes down to it, all I can talk about is what I did with Yono.

In the middle of the conversation, I noticed that Hoshimiya had a friendly expression on her face, and I felt that this was important to her, so I ended the topic.

"In that case, I want to hear the story about Hoshimiya."

"My story, huh?"

"After we finish talking about Hoshimiya, let's do something like in the p*rno books."

"I know! But it's too early! Let's start the first month by calling each other by our first names ....... then we'll spend the next three months holding hands ......."

"That's too long. After four months, we're still at the level of holding hands...."

"Because I'm ...... too shy, or maybe! I'm just not ready......!"

"I understand. I'll leave it up to Hoshimiya's pace."

To be honest, I was only joking about wanting to do something like that.

I thought Hoshimiya would be quick to refuse, so I said it in a teasing tone.

I don't really have that much courage myself.

It's true that I was attracted to her as a high school girl, but....

"Hmmm. Where do I start?"

"Ah, can I ask you something?"

"Okay. But I'll get mad if you ask me weird questions, okay?"

"It's a normal question, really."

"Hey, can you stop saying that?"

"Okay. Did you debut in high school?"

"Ummm, yeah. I guess I became like this after I entered high school."

"In high school, yeah. You see in this photo, Hoshimiya has black hair and is dressed like an adult."

I pointed to the picture frame on the table.

In the picture were Hoshimiya's parents and herself, looking like a middle school student.

"Do you have ...... information on how you made your high school debut?"

"I don't know, I don't really remember the details. Maybe I just want to destroy the old me, I guess ...."

Wanting to destroy the old me - that was a harsh expression that made me nervous.

"Now I want you to tell me about your parents."

"My mom and dad are very nice."

"I know. I can see it in the pictures."

"You already know? But they're also overprotective, you know? I just fell down, but they called for an ambulance right away."

"Heh, that must have been hard."

"Especially when I was in elementary school, I loved to play outside, so I'm sure they must have been very worried about me."

Not only her expression, but also her voice showed that she was enjoying herself while telling it.

It must be a very good memory.

"Oh, and I love to travel with my family."

"Traveling?"

"Yes, traveling. My dad loves cars, so on vacations, the three of us would get in the car and go to various places of interest. So, you know, even after I entered middle school, we still went for drives..."

"Hoshimiya?"

"That's strange. I can remember memories from elementary school, but my memory from middle school is fuzzy...."

The atmosphere became strange. Suddenly, Hoshimiya looked in pain and held her head. No matter how I looked at it, it was no ordinary thing.

"Hey, Hoshimiya. Don't push yourself. If you don't want to talk about it, we can talk separately..."

"No, no....... I seem to remember something, something like .....!"

Was it a headache? Hoshimiya frowned in pain.

Nevertheless, as if she wanted to bring out his own memories, she began to speak in a whispered voice.

"When I was in the first year of junior high, we went to the entrance ceremony ...... and also went sightseeing in the summer of the second year of junior high ........... and, I think, on the way back, ah, ah......!"

It was a sudden thing.

As if hit by some kind of shock──.

"Yaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"

An extraordinary scream that couldn't be judged as an ordinary scream came out of Hoshimiya's mouth.

"N-No ...... aaaaaaah!"

"Hoshimiya! What's wrong with you?!"

I was confused by the sudden situation.

Hoshimiya screamed as if she had gone mad and started rocking on the bed while holding his own head.

"What's going on?!"

"Hey, keep it together!"

"Yaaaaaa!!!"

"────!"

I tried to touch the raging Hoshinomiya, but it clawed at my arm with all its might.

What the ...... is going on?!

Ding dong.

The intercom rang.

But now I can't stay away from Hoshimiya.

Ding dong.

It rang again.

Ding dong. Ding dong.

Ding dong. Ding-dong. Ding-dong. Ding-dong.

"So loud, you bastard!"

I know what you mean, but you're ringing too much!

...... No, I remember that continuous ding-dong sound. It's Mondo-san!

Although I wanted to keep an eye on Hoshimiya, who was crying and lost, I decided to run to the front door.

And when I opened the door, I saw...

"Ayana-chan!"

"Mondo-san────"

He pushed me out of the way and ran into the room. Without even taking off him shoes.

"What the ......?!"

I closed the door and ran into Hoshimiya's room.

"I'm here, I'm here, Ayana-chan."

"Why ......, why is she screaming?"

What is she yelling about?

Hoshimiya squatted forward on the bed and cried as if she was resisting something.

Mondo-san tried his best to hug such a Hoshimiya while gently telling her, "Never mind, everything will be fine."

"M-Mondo-san. It's ...."

"Sorry, but you have to go out now!"

"Huh?"

"There's nothing you can do now, Riku-kun! I'll explain later, so get out!"

Up until now, Mondo-san had looked like a careless adult.

But right now, he exuded tremendous power and looked at me with a very serious expression.

"Ah, no!"

"It's okay, Ayana-chan. I'm here with you."

Mondo-san gently soothed Hoshimiya as he clawed at her.

.....There's nothing I can't do.

So the only thing I can do now is to follow Mondo-san's orders and get out of Hoshimiya's room.