I Want to Have a Girlfriend Too - Chapter 26

〜A quiet talk – Me, a beautiful girl, and Old maid! (1)

 

“Hey, you guys want to play Old maid? “
(Jp card game)

　It was one day after school, I called out to Saijouin, Kagurazaka, and Kazuki, who was talking in a group around my desk.

 

“What’s going on? “

“No, I just brought some playing cards with me if you want to play.”

 

　Saijouin looks a little curious, but I pretend it’s just a coincidence.

　Yes, just a coincidence, that’s all!

 

“Okay, I don’t have any club activities today.”

“I’d like to try it for the first time in a while, too.”

 

　Kazuki and Kagurazaka agree.

　All that’s left is Saijouin!

 

“Well, I don’t have plans today either, so let’s do it.”

“Whoaa! “

 

　I’m so happy that Saijouin agrees that we should do it. No, calm your heart, calm your mind.

 

“How about adding a penalty game to the game? “

 

　And here is a suggestion.

　I’m more interested in this one! If I mess up here, there’s no tomorrow for me.

 

“Punishment game? “

“Yes. How about we do, [The first one to run out of cards gets to ask the last one to do whatever he wants]? “

 

　Let’s keep it natural. I don’t want them to know what I’m up to.

 

“It’s getting obvious…”

 

　Saijouin gives me a probing look at my proposal.

　Damn! Saijouin is always my last obstacle…!

 

“I don’t mind.”

“I didn’t think Kazuki would be the first to agree.”

“Yeah, I just needed a shield.”

“Hmm? What’s a shield? “

 

　I asked, and Kazuki pointed toward the classroom door. There was an avalanche of men looking at us.

　And all of them are holding weapons with bloodshot eyes.

 

　…I see…you wanted a ‘meat shield’.

 

“Uh…I don’t want to lose just to you.”

 

　I’m not going to be your meat shield.

 

“Wow, I want to play the penalty game! “

 

　Kagurazaka raises her hand in agreement.

　I knew you’d do it!

 

“Roger that. What do you say, Saijouin? Are you in? “

 

　Even Kagurazaka agreed, leaving only Saijouin.

　Come on. We’ve outnumbered her! Why don’t you turn that doubtful face around?

 

“Well, it’s a bit doubtful, but let’s do it. I just have a favor to ask. “

 

　Saijouin agreed with a sigh.

　But why do you look at me when you say, “I have a favor to ask”?

　Lately, your requests are becoming more and more threatening, and I don’t like it.

 

“Well, let’s get to it! “

” ” ” ” Yes. ” ” “

 

　We pull the desks together to make it easier to play Bubba.

　We’re all set.

　All that’s left is to come out on top in this game! I have to win for my tomorrow!

 

　——Well, the reason why I suddenly suggested a penalty game goes back to homeroom this morning.

 

* * *

 

“The trial will now begin.”

 

　I was crucified on a wooden cross for some reason.

　The moment I came to school, someone used a taser to make me unconscious, carried me to this classroom, and someone nailed me to the cross.

 

　——Well, it’s the boys.

 

“Yamada, what’s his crime?”

“Ha!”

 

　Yamada took a piece of paper from his pocket and read it out.

 

“The accused, Nozomu Tokimori, has been fraternizing with our class angel, Kagurazaka-san, and our class goddess, Saijouin-san, in the student council room after school, and has also been receiving excessive skinship from Sagimori Senpai, also known as the school’s “Nē-san”. He was enjoying her plump bre*sts every day! …The one that I deeply, deeply admire! ….Your Honor, that’s all! “

 

　When he finishes crying, Yamada puts the paper back into his pocket.

　Every time I think about it, isn’t it a hassle to write the charges on those papers?

 

“Yes, I understand. The accused, is there anything wrong? “

“Yes, I…”

“Sentence, death! “

“Wait! Wait! Let me finish! Why it’s like the witch trials!? “

“What are you talking about, Tokimori? This is a teaching from you.”

“Teaching from me?”

” ” ” The moment you feel the urge to kill, decry it ” ” “

“I want to punch the me in the past! ” “

 

　I did say that!

　That’s because I was always on your side! I didn’t think it was so unreasonable now!

 

“The accused, any last words?”

“No, it’s a misunderstandingー.

“Execution!”

“Let me finishー!!! “

 

　The boys with blunt weapons come barreling toward me, not even heeding my cries.

　Oh no, no! If I don’t do something to avoid this situation, I’m going to be killed!

 

　But I can’t move because my arms and legs are fixed to the cross.

　I need to get an idea on how to get out of this situation!

 

　While I’m thinking about how to avoid the tragedy, the boys with blunt weapons are quickly approaching me.

 

　Then, I suddenly had an idea.

 

“Wait a minute, you guys! !”

 

　I shouted at them to stop.

 

“You can’t beg for your lives now…”

“You’re gonna die anyway, so what’s the point? Let’s kill him!”

“Let’s kill him♪.”

 

　Why are you guys so dangerous?

　I’d be horrified if someone said, “Let’s kill him♪!” so casually.

 

“No, you can’t kill me…”

“What nonsense!”

 

　I take a deep breath, feeling the pressure of the murderous intention creeping up on me.

　Then, I let loose with a desperate excuse!

 

“I’ll ask Kagurazaka and Saijouin to set up a blind date――!!! “

 

　Then, all the boys throw away their blunt objects at once.

 

” ” We’re best friends from now on――!! ” ” “

 

* * *

 

　That is why I can’t lose this game!

　The tables are set up, and I deal with the cards.

 

“Now that we’re ready, let’s get started! “

“Yes, let’s do it! It’s been a while, so I’m kind of looking forward to it〜.”

“I’m a little excited too.”

“I’m on edge because my life is in danger if I don’t win…”

 

　Don’t worry, Kazuki. I’m in mortal danger too.

　…I’m really annoyed by the jealousy of the boys.

　Who let all these guys in our class?

 

　——But I can’t afford to think about such things.

 

　I have to win first place and get Saijouin or Kagurazaka to arrange a blind date for them for tomorrow.

　If I fail, the boys will purge me immediately.

 

　——That is why.

 

“Let’s go! Let’s play for our lives! “