Episode 84: Changing into Summer Clothes
It's June now, and the weather is getting so hot that it could almost be called summer.
It's not midsummer yet, but it's warm enough that it's no problem to walk outside in short sleeves.
Then at school, the school uniform changed and we changed into summer clothes.
Well, all you have to do is take off your blazer and go to school.
But even so...I glance at Kiyoshi-chan walking next to me.
Seiya is wearing a white short-sleeved shirt, a red tie, and a black skirt that comes above the knees as part of her uniform.
...Yup, summer clothes are the best!
"What's wrong with you staring at me?"
"Well, I think you look cute in summer clothes too."
"...I see, thank you."
Perhaps she had gotten used to my compliments, because Seiya thanked me without any hesitation.
But you can see that her ears are red, so she's still cute.
"Skirts look good on you, but do you wear skirts in your private life, Hijiri-chan?"
"Very few. There's only one thing I tried on when I went shopping with Shiho the other day, and I ended up buying it on impulse."
"Oh, I see."
I'm sure there was a scene like that in the original too.
At that time I saw Seiya in a skirt in her own clothes in the paper, but I'd like to see her actually wearing it with my own eyes someday.
"Is it possible for you to wear them on a date sometime?"
"Uh... well, of course, if you're asking whether it's possible or not, I'd say it's possible..."
"Well, I won't ask you to do anything, but maybe someday."
"Uh, yeah... well, maybe someday."
Seeing Kiyoshi looking a little embarrassed, I thought she was really cute and walked to school.
During lunch break at school, the five of us ate together as usual.
"Look, Yuichi, I made it for you today too."
"Yeah, thank you, Kaori."
"I made one too!"
"Thank you, Fujise. But isn't it hard having you make these things every day?"
"No, if you think of it as bridal training, this is fine and even fun!"
"Oh, Fujise-san, if you're going to train as a bride, why don't you make a bride for someone other than Yuichi, for your future husband? You won't be able to take Yuichi as your son-in-law anyway."
"You've been making it for your future husband, and he's still eating it now, so it's fine. Tojoin-san, shouldn't you be the one looking for a future husband now? I don't think Shigemoto-kun will be able to do that."
"Hehehe..."
"Ahaha..."
"...Hey, I've always thought this, but can't you just let me eat in peace a little more?"
It must be tough for Yuichi to be caught in the middle of all that arguing every day.
But I guess that's inevitable since he's liked by one of the most beautiful girls in school.
In front of it, Kiyoko and I are eating peacefully.
However, when I hear Tojoin-san speak, I sometimes remember it.
"Yuichi, try this too. It's my pride and joy. It's a dish made with high-quality meat that ordinary people can't afford, so savor the taste."
...The incident that happened the other day when we infiltrated Seiya-chan Cafe.
I was imitating Tojoin's catchphrase at that time, so it reminds me of that.
If I let my guard down, the corners of her mouth will relax and she'll grin...Saji was so funny and cute at that time.
"Hey, Hisamura, what are you grinning for?"
"Hmm? It's nothing, Shimada."
"Really? You were grinning during lunch break last time too..."
To join-san and I are in different classes, so I only hear her speak during lunch break.
That's why I only remember it during my lunch break and laugh.
"It's really nothing."
"……Really?"
"...No, actually there is, but if I told him there's a good chance Shimada would get angry."
"I'm going to be angry? What? It just makes me even more curious."
"Hmm, I don't know if I should say it here..."
I lowered my voice a little to make sure no one around could hear me.
"I'll tell you when we get back together."
"Oh, yeah, I get it. You don't have work today?"
"Yeah, I don't have one."
"Is that so? Let's go home together then."
Ok, I can go home with Seiya for the first time in a while.
But do I have to tell them why I was grinning at that time? I'm sure I'll get in trouble for it.
"By the way, the final exams are coming up soon."
Fujise, who was sitting in front of me, mentioned the topic during casual conversation.
"Ugh... I don't like it, it's too hard, I just want to play basketball forever."
"Shigemoto-kun, you're not good at studying, are you?"
"It would be great if there was no studying at school."
"That's probably not school anymore."
It's as Fujise says.
However, I'm not as good at studying as Yuichi, so I can understand how he feels a little.
"Oh, Yuichi. Did you know that you have the smartest high school student in the school, no, the smartest in the world, sitting next to you? I'll be there to teach you."
He's certainly the smartest in school, but what about in the world?
I don't think it's going to be the best in the world, but it could easily be the best in Japan.
"Thank you very much, Kaori-sama."
"Yes, leave it to me. In return, I'd like something as a reward."
"Anything I can do."
"Then maybe a child with Yuichi?"
"That's impossible"
Don't be scared when he demands an egg-shaped reward.
"Mm, Shigemoto-kun, I'll help you study too!"
"Seriously? That makes me so happy."
"Oh, Fujise-san. You think you can teach Yuichi better than I can, who got perfect scores in every subject? Let me tell you, Yuichi is even dumber than you can imagine. Do you think someone as smart as you can save Yuichi from failing?"
"I'm good at studying too, and I like teaching! No matter how stupid you are and how useless you are, I'll definitely teach you!"
"Well, it's not a mistake, but could you please stop fighting while insulting me?"
It's true that Yuichi is an idiot and it would be impossible for him to avoid failing if he studied on his own, but with Tojoin and Fujise by his side, I think he'll be fine.
...I don't think I'll fail either, but it's just a matter of whether I can get a higher than average score, so I can't really say much about other people.
But next to me is Seiya-chan, who is regularly ranked in the single digits in her grade.
Maybe I'll ask him to study with me on the way home.
And then, school is over and I'm on my way home.
After leaving the school and coming to a place where there were almost no students around, Kiyoko and I met up.
"So, why were you laughing at lunchtime?"
"Ah, that's because... hearing the way you talk, Tojo-in-san, reminds me of that time."
"Oh! Ah, don't remember that time! It's so embarrassing!"
Kiyoshi's face turned red and her voice became a little louder.
"Damn, why did I end up imitating Tojo-in's tone of voice..."
Immediately after that incident, while talking with Tojoin-san, Sei-chan remembered the incident and her face turned red.
"Shimada-san? Why does your face turn red when you talk to me? I don't feel happy at all even if you're in love with me."
"That can't be true... Tojoin, could you please change the way you speak?"
『Huh? What are you talking about?』
"...No, it's nothing. Then please don't talk to me for a while."
"I was just joking about being in love with him, so why did he suddenly dump me?"
Remembering this conversation, I can't help but grin again.
"Tsukasa... you're remembering again, aren't you?"
"Fufu, I'm sorry. I'll try not to remember it again... No, that might be impossible, but I'll try not to let Kiyoshi find out."
"Uh... well, that's the bare minimum I'd ask for."
I need to train my facial muscles properly so I don't grin when I remember it.
As we were talking about this on our way home, someone called out to us from behind.
"Big brother, and Hijiri-san."
"Oh, Rinne. Is Rinne going home too?"
"You can tell just by looking."
My younger sister, Rin'e, approached me on her bicycle.
Apparently he was on duty today, so instead of coming to school with me he went out early in the morning.
"Would you like to come home with me, Rinne?"
"……okay?"
In response to my suggestion, Rin'e cast a quick glance at Kiyoshi.
"Of course I'm okay with it. I'd be happy to go home with Rinne."
"... Okay, I'll get in the way then."
So Riné joined us and the three of us decided to go home together.
I took the bicycle from Rin'e and pushed it without riding it.
The three of us sometimes go to school together, but this might be the first time we've gone home together.
"The final exams are coming up soon, how's your studying going, Rinne?"
Kiyoshi said this to Rin'e.
"I'm not that good at it, so my score is just a little above average."
"I hope I can get above the average score."
"Well, that's because your grades are below average."
"Uh... No, it's better than not getting a failing grade."
"That's the bare minimum..."
Rinne said, sounding a little shocked.
That's true, but there's a protagonist in my class who is a regular who just barely manages to avoid failing.
"That's right, Kiyoshi-chan, can you help me study next time?"
"Me? Of course, but I don't think I'm that good at teaching."
"Is Hijiri smart?"
"Kiyoko is someone who always ranks in the top ten in her grade."
"Wow, that's amazing!?"
Kiyoshi laughs in embarrassment at Rin'e's genuine surprise and praise.
"Well, I'm not that good at studying, but I don't dislike it. I just find it takes a lot of time to study."
"No no, it's still amazing. Um, if it's not too much trouble, can I ask you to help me with my studies?"
"Oh, sure."
Who would have thought that Rin'e would also end up participating in the study group with Kiyoshi-chan?
"So, what should we do at a venue? Should we do it at a cafe or something?"
"But it seems like it would be too noisy in a cafe and it would be hard to find a place."
"Yeah, what should we do?"
While Kiyoshi and I were worrying, Rin-e suddenly had an idea.
"So where is our house, big brother?"
"What, our house?"
"Yeah, there's no problem, right?"
"Umm, well, I don't think it's a problem for the family though..."
That means Seiya is coming to your house.
"Saji-chan, is it okay for you to have a study session at our house?"
"Um, well, if that's okay with you, I'm fine."
"I see... yeah, let's do that then."
So I decided to invite Kiyoshi to my house for a study session.
...I'm starting to get nervous.
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