CH 2

Ch. 2: Grumpy Girlfriend

(Author Notes: I wonder if there’s a better title for this chapter)

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It seems that my answer earlier wasn’t good enough

I felt an aura of dissatisfaction from the beautiful girl sitting next to me

At first, I thought it was a misunderstanding, but if she tried to look away every time we made eye contact, it seemed unlikely

(Uh, I wonder what’s wrong...)

Shortly after that, the class began regardless of my feeling

As I thought, the lessons were different from my old school.

I listened desperately to keep up. However, there were times when I don’t understand at all

[I’m sorry, what’s the printout from the other day?]

[....]

There are times when I have to rely on her to help me with teaching materials and such. Even if I don’t like it, I’m grateful for her help

[Uh, let’s see...]

[Here it is. Also, your desk is too far, why don’t you move your desk closer?]

[Ah, thanks]

[No problem]

Fortunately, she’s willing to show me her printout. So it seems that she doesn’t completely hate me

It seems that I didn’t understand her well

(Ugh, if only she’s like my younger sister Himeko who’d be in a better mood if I gave her something sweet to her)

In the countryside, the only person of the same age, or even the opposite sex, was my younger sister

But I guess I shouldn’t compare her to my younger sister　

Then I thought it would be quicker to ask her directly, so I tried to talk to her after class is over

[Well, Nikaido-san...]

[Hey, Kirishima, about this morning’s question...]

[Ah, I just wanted to ask you if there’s something on your mind]

[Over there-]

My question was interrupted by a my classmates

I was considered a good prey for those who have begun to get used to school and feel bored with the same old routine

[Haa...]

When Nikaido-san saw me being tussled by my classmates, she let  out a somewhat annoyed sigh

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The barrage of questions was repeated at every break, and eventually lunchtime came without a chance to talk to her

As expected, my classmates prioritize eating rather than asking me questions. I could see groups of people eating their lunch everywhere in the school. I thought it was a good chance to talk to Nikaido-san

(I have to talk to her somehow)

It may not be something to worry about. But there was something stuck in my mind

Since Nikaido-san is a pretty girl, I also wanted to get closer to her as a healthy boy

[Nikaido-san, do you-]

[Excuse me, is Nikaido-san here?!]

[Ah, yes. I’m here]

Once again, I missed my chance to speak to her

This time, she was called by a girl who’s smaller than her

After that, my words and hands flew through the air in vain

Some of my male classmates approached me while grinning and tapped my shoulder as they found out what I was trying to do

[Haha, getting your eyes on Nikaido-san right on your first day, transfer student? Don’t worry, I understand how you feel]

[Yep, she’s good looking, good-natured, and also good at her studies. She’s also very popular in the sports club]

[Just now, are they talking about student-council work?] (TN: He’s talking about Nikaido-san and the younger girl)

[I thought so, isn’t she amazing?]

From what I’ve heard, she was like a picture of a perfect honor student

Well, Nikaido-san is indeed a beautiful girl

Moreover, if she’s both skilled in martial arts and literature, and her personality is as gentle and humble as she looks. She must be extremely popular

(Even if it’s the same Nikaido, she’s very different from that guy… Or is it that, I’ve misunderstood him as a boy since then???)

I couldn’t help but smile when I thought about it

[You can go for her, but that’s a long shot]

[I heard you were quite popular in junior high, but no one ever talked about you. Oh well, didn’t you get dumped as soon as you entered High School?]

[Shut up! Transfer student, I mean, Kirishima shouldn’t have strange expectations either]

[That’s not what I meant….]

As expected, she seems to be quite popular

Even though I was teased by my classmates, it’s not like I wanted to go out with her or what

I do think she’s cute, and there’s no denying that. But my honest impression about her was that I didn’t really understand her yet

It would be the same for Nikaido-san

That’s why I’m not sure that I wanted to go out with her

Why would such a girl give off a disgruntled air and take curt attitude when we were supposedly meeting for the first time?

(Hm, I don’t understand)

No matter how much I think, I couldn’t get an answer

I felt like I really need to talk to her as soon as possible