Thanks to his classmate’s strange way of being considerate, he ended up being the one to serve his parents’ order, but quickly realized that Yuuta had been captured by them. From the look on his face, they seemed to be talking peacefully, Amane couldn’t help but worry that they were going to move on to some strange topics. He could count on Shuuto to restrain her, so he didn’t think that anything terrible that might affect his future was exposed, but Shuuto sometimes let things out naturally, so there was no guarantee that he wouldn’t say anything unnecessary.
Keeping the tray in his hands steady, Amane swiftly moved over to their table and flatly announced, “Here’s what you ordered,” before placing it on the table. He glared back at his parents without hiding his stare, wondering what they were doing, but they simply smiled back at him, so it didn’t seem to have any effect at all.
Yuuta blinked at the sight of Amane, then smiled blissfully.
“What’re you doing, Kadowaki…?”
“I thought I’d go say hello while I’m serving the food.”
He had a bottle of water and ice in his hand, so what he was saying was no lie.
“Still, I didn’t know Fujimiya’s mother was so beautiful.”
“Oh, you’re good at this, Yuuta-kun. You still lose to Shuuto-san, but you’re handsome too.”
“Ahaha, it’s an honor.”
Since she was casually calling Yuuta’s name, Amane broke out in a cold sweat wondering when they’d got to know each other, but the mood between them was peaceful as if none of the three noticed Amane’s growing impatience.
“Thank you for getting along with my child. But he’s blunt and has a sharp tongue sometimes, doesn’t he?”
“That’s not true. While you’d be right that he doesn’t smile much, he still managed to express his emotions very well, and even with his sharp tongue, he never badmouths others. I could see that he was a kind and good person. Besides, he’s been making so many warm expressions lately, and I think it’s all thanks to Shiina-san.”
“Oh, dear…”
“H-Hey, please stop. It’s embarrassing.”
“Huh? It’s true though…”
“Putting aside whether it’s true or not, just don’t say it right in front of me.”
Yuuta didn’t make fun of him and was serious about everything he said, but it was still embarrassing for him to say so while Amane was there, especially since it was to his parents. Even Itsuki had a similar exchange with Shuuto, it seemed that today was the day that Amane’s friends sought to make him thoroughly embarrassed.
“But Fujimiya, you won’t accept it unless I look you straight in the eye and say it. This is fine once in a while, don’t you think?”
“Not so fast. If that’s the case, you should tell me directly instead of my parents.”
“You think so? Thank you as always. I’m glad I’m friends with you, Fujimiya.”
“…Thanks.”
Amane couldn’t refuse when Yuuta said so with an innocent and benign smile and gave a groan in response. His parents let out cheerful voices of their own as they watched the pair of them.
“I’m glad you two seem to get along.”
“Shut up.” Amane shot back.”Kadowaki, get back to work.”
“Sure thing. Sorry for taking up your time, everyone. See you next time.”
Amane was slightly disturbed by the words next time, but Yuuta smiled and returned with a bottle in his hand. Amane’s back was limp from all the day’s exhaustion catching up to him.
“You’re blessed with friends, Amane,” said Shuuto.
“Yeah. You’re right…”
Amane was too tired to spare any energy to resist and casually affirmed Shuuto’s words. In fact, he truly was blessed with friends, but that was a different matter. Being made to feel so embarrassed was something Amane wasn’t so happy about.
Shuuto smiled wryly at Amane’s sulky expression and picked up the coffee on the table.
“Well, it may have been unnecessary for me to meddle, but I was worried. It’s been a year and a half since you left your hometown, but I’m glad you’re doing well.”
Shuuto seemed to be concerned about Amane’s situation and surroundings in his own way, but Amane still wished he wouldn’t be too curious about his circle of friends. Regardless, he was getting closer to those friends of his, so there was nothing he could do about it.
“He’s opened up to his classmates, but more than anything he’s always smiling at Shiina-san.”
“I think today’s definitely your fault.”
“Sorry about that. Well, I think it’s a little late for that.”
“Shut up.”
Lately, Amane always smiled just by being next to Mahiru and watching her from afar, so it may be late in a sense, but even so, he didn’t think he deserved the gazes he received. Even when he gave the carefree Shuuto a sharp look, Amane was given a soft and tender smile in return, so he turned away in protest.
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