Too Many Losing Heroines! - Volume 2 - Chapter 3.4

Intermission – JR Central Iida Line Hon-Nagashino Station

Hon-Nagashino Station, Iida Line. There’s an SUV parked before the station. A tanned girl walked off of it.

“Thanks, Grandma. I’ll call you once I get home.”

The person waving at the driver is Remon Yakishio.

The windows lowered. Yakishio’s grandma looked at her lovingly.

“Remon, I can just drive you home as well.”

“It’s fine. I’m good. I need some time to think about stuff.”

“I see. Well, stay safe on your way home.”

“Alright, Grandma.”

Remon hugged Grandma across the window.

…4 days ago, Grandma suddenly received a call from Yakishio.

Grandma quickly came to the station to pick Yakishio up upon knowing she was there. At that time, Yakishio looked like a doll plastered with a smiling face.

As for right now, Yakishio is laughing normally. However, in Grandma’s eyes, she seems to have grown up a bit, even though she doesn’t know whether this is just her bias.

Grandma reached her hand out and adjusted Remon’s hairpin.

“Remon, you have made some kind friends.”

“…Hmm, yeah.”

They hugged once again. Then, Yakishio waved her hand forcefully and dashed into the station.

Yakishio passed through the gate next to the waiting room’s brown chairs. At this time, there aren’t any staff members inside the station.

She went through the tunnel in the station to the opposite platform. Only several people are waiting for the train.

…I can’t just run away. Remon-chan patted her cheeks forcefully.

Her friends in the Literature Club were worried and came to pay her a visit. At this time, they must be in senpai’s car heading toward Toyohashi, right?

She must put an end to this by herself, whether it’s her feelings or her relationship with Mitsuki.

It takes around an hour to get to Toyohashi from Hon-Nagashino Station.

Yakishio searched for a place to get on the train at the platform. She suddenly saw someone.

That girl is wearing an orange dress. She’s standing on the platform with a big hat on her head.

Ba-dump. Her heart pounded for a second. Remon put her hands on her chest and took a deep breath. Then, she walked toward the orange dress girl, who was also looking at her.

“…Asagumo-san.”

“It’s me. This is our first time meeting each other alone, right?”

Asagumo bowed deeply.

Why is she here? Yakishio shook her head self-mockingly just before she asked.

Of course, she’s here to see me.

“How do you know I’m here?”

“Nukumizu-san has told me that Yakishio-san wants to have a chat with me. I asked him to tell me your whereabouts.”

“You actually know this station. Even though you don’t need to come all the way here, we can talk after I’m back in Toyohashi.”

“It’s because I want to talk to you as soon as possible.”

Asagumo took off her hat. She tilted her head slightly and showed a sweet smile.

“Yakishio, I also have a favor to ask you. Can we have a chat? I want to know more about you.”

A tinge of worry and fear is hidden below her gentle smile.

Noticing this, the last remnant of caution in Remon’s heart disappeared.

“…Yes, thank you.”

The noise of the train can be heard from the rails. The platform made an announcement as well. It looks like the train to Toyohashi is here.

The two of them watched the incoming train subconsciously.

“Asagumo-san, the train is here.”

“You’re right. Should we go back together? Or should we wait for the next one and talk in the waiting room?”

“What will Asagumo-san do if you miss this one?”

“I’ll take the next train.”

“Then I’ll also take the next train.”

The two looked at each other and laughed at the same time.

With the noise of the train’s break, the carriage stopped before the girls.

Asagumo pressed the button. The train’s doors opened.

“Please, Yakishio-san. We’ll have to wait another hour if we miss this one.”

“Thank you, Asagumo-san.”

“No worries.”

Asagumo was about to approach the carriage. Yet, she suddenly turned around, flipped her dress, and dashed to the platform.

“What’s wrong?”

“Please wait for a moment!”

Asagumo threw something into the platform’s trash bin before running back.

The door closed behind her. Asagumo put her hands on her chest and took a deep breath.

“Asagumo-san, what did you just throw away?”

“…This is the last time I’m breaking my promise with Nukumizu-san. It’s really over now.”

“Eh? A promise with Nukkun?”

Remon-chan’s eyes bulged and blinked.

“Yes, please keep it a secret from Nukumizu-san, okay?”

Asagumo-san put her finger before her lips and showed a mischievous smile.

Remon followed her and smiled as well.

*

People may never understand each other mutually. That’s why humans need interactions. Somebody seems to have said that before.

Because of the lack of this mutual understanding, there are many things a person doesn’t know.

This is the first time Remon thinks she wants to know more about Asagumo.