CH 19

When I was forced to kiss her and before I knew it, she was holding my hand. It was the best moment of my life.

“…”

I quietly approached Lida.

I’ve always been robbed, but this time it’s my turn to take her lips.

–A few more centimeters.

–A few more millimeters.

“—-“

The distance between us was no more than a few millimeters and Lida let tears fall from her eyes. I was surprised when she suddenly started crying.

“What’s wrong? Did you not like ……?”

“No, no. I like Oojirou too much……, I was too happy and my feelings just came out. …… That’s strange. I can’t stop crying.”

I was confused because she started crying so hard.

“It’s not like you really didn’t like me or feel bad or anything.”

“No, no. I wouldn’t be living with you if I did.”

“Is that so?”

“I’m sorry. I’m ruining the mood. Maybe another time.”

“All right. Maybe some other time.”

When I promised to do so, Lida gave me an angelic smile. Then she kissed me on the cheek, looking embarrassed.

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I finished the homecoming club and left school shoulder to shoulder with the Russian girl. The other boys were staring at me and glaring at me with envy. I don’t care about the eyes around me anymore. I don’t care. I have to get to Maisaka Station.

We walked the fifteen-minute distance from the school.

“Hey, hey, Oojirou. What are we going to have for dinner?”

“Hmm, I think we’ll just have cup noodles.”

“Mongolian noodles?”

“That’s it. We’ll try that.”

Cup noodles would be a big help.

I thought she would want to eat out at an eel restaurant or something, but as expected, she had just moved in. I wouldn’t say we’re in financial trouble, but we’ve chosen a reasonably good apartment, so we’re in a tight spot, mainly because of the rent.

Luxury is the enemy. I want to avoid living on beans. That’s why we decided to have Mongolian noodles for dinner. I bought it at FamilyMart in front of Bentenjima Station using the payment system “PoyPoy”.