I Want to Have a Girlfriend Too - Chapter 29

I’m alone with a beautiful girl, and something happened ――In my dream.

　After the scolding from the teacher, I was revived by Saijouin’s sweet words.

　Saijouin said to me, “I’ll give you a reward if you cheer up, okay?”

　Well, that’s a good sign, isn’t it? What is this? Is she going to give me something wonderful with the power of the Saijouin family? Or will Saijouin herself do something for me? I’d rather get the video on ….No, I’d rather you erase that video, please.

　So, I was going around with Kagurazaka to hand out booklets for the committee.

　In the end, I said I’d go with her when they couldn’t come to an agreement. Maya-nē was disappointed, Kagurazaka was happy, and the situation was settled. Really, I wonder why they are arguing in the first place.

“It’s pretty quick. We’ve already handed out these booklets to the third-grade students.”

“T-that’s right! T-there was quite a few class left! “

　I called out to Kagurazaka, who was walking behind me, but what came back was a high-pitched voice.

“By the way, what was that job Saijouin asked you to do? “

“Umm… [Please give this piece of paper with numbers written all over to that teacher. All you have to do is give it to that teacher.] and I just took it to the teacher’s office.”

“…I see.”

　Saijouin, you don’t have to remind her twice.

　Even if you didn’t, Kagurazaka could at least do that…

“T-Tokimori-kun ! “

　Kagurazaka suddenly stopped and called out to me, holding the hem of my shirt.

” ….what’s wrong? “

　Is it the bathroom?

“Oh, I just wanted to thank you again for saving me that time…”

　Apparently not.

“No problem. Like I said before, I did it because I wanted to, so don’t worry about it now.”

“Okay, but…”

　I went up to Kagurazaka. Her voice was getting quieter, and she was bowing her face down. I stroked her silver hair.

” ッ ! ? “

　Kagurazaka shuddered involuntarily, but I stroked her head without paying attention to her.

“It’s okay. You may have been partly to blame, but you’re more the victim here. You can’t worry about it.”

“…Um, yes. “

　Perhaps cheered up by those words, Kagurazaka looked up and gave me a bright smile.

　I can’t help but get a little nervous at the sight of her, but I suppose it’s just as expected.

　I can’t help it…because the combination of Kagurazaka and the orange corridor with the setting sun shining through it was just too bright.

” Anyway! Let’s go! “

” Wait a minute! “

　I was so embarrassed that I started walking too fast, but Kagurazaka stopped me.

“After all, can I thank you sometimes soon….? It’s still true that you helped me.”

“Then, please tell Saijouin to delete that video.”

　I tell Kagurazaka immediately.

　My desire to have that video erased is far greater than my desire to receive a thank-you from a beautiful girl.

　Otherwise, I can’t even sleep peacefully.

“T-that may be difficult, but I’ll thank you in another way… next time! “

“I see… I’ll look forward to it.”

　I’m a little dissapointed….no, a lot, but it can’t be helped. Let’s look on the bright side.

　Today, Saijouin and a beautiful girl named Kagurazaka promised me a reward and a thank you. As a man, I should be happy about it.

　With such an exchange, we continue to distribute the booklet to each class.

* * *

“Only the second-grade class is left,”

“T-that’s right.”

“When I think about it again, we have a pretty huge school, aren’t we?”

“T-that’s right.”

“Well, let’s get this over with.”

“T-that’s right.”

　Kagurazaka has been giving me the same reply since a while ago.

　…Why are you so nervous? I thought you wanted to go handing out these booklets with me.

“Kagurazaka, why are you so nervous? “

“N-no, I’m not nervous! “

　Kagurazaka denies it by shaking her hands and head sideways.

　I can tell by her gesture that she is nervous.

“Hmm, you’re not nervous. ―――Ah, I see.”

“Eh, what’s wrong? D-don’t tell me…”

“Yeah, I know why you’re nervous.”

　I look around.

　Well, of course, you do. Normal people get nervous in this situation.

“No… I mean, you know…I’m not ready for this. “

“I’m sorry, I didn’t realize until now.”

“It’s my fault! Yes, it’s just that I wasn’t brave enough to tell you! “

　No, it’s not your fault.

　I am sure that Kagurazaka is a factor, but this is my fault as well.

“Kagurazaka… “

“T-Tokimori-kun… Please listen! I, to Tokimori-kun, I lik――”

“You’re nervous because you’re afraid I will be killed, aren’t you? I’m sorry I worried you. “

“―――ee…. yes? “

　When I apologize, for some reason, Kagurazaka sounds confused.

　What’s wrong? Because this is making you nervous, isn’t it?

　I look around again.

　There are all the boys from the classes to which we had handed the printouts followed behind us.

　And they politely brought with them such weapons as nail bats and brass knuckles.

　No wonder Kagurazaka was nervous about my safety.

　It’s my fault for not being careful. I have to take full responsibility for this.

“Don’t worry, Kagurazaka. I won’t cause you any trouble.”

” ? ? ? “

　I turned around and shouted at the men, who looked like they were about to attack me.

“Come on ! ! !”

” ” ” ” ” Get himmm ! ! ! ” ” ” ” ” “

　I hand the printout to Kagurazaka, turn around, and dash away.

　The boys chase after me, ready to pounce on me.

“Why are you flirting with our school’s idol? “

“I envy you! You deserve to die! “

“I’m gonna kill you. I’m gonna kill you without leaving any bones!”

“Catch me if you can! ! ! “

　I haven’t had a chance to thank Saijouin and Kagurazaka for the reward! I can’t die yet!

　I leave Kagurazaka behind and run frantically down the corridor to get away from the boys.

　I never look back… because I’m scared.

“Mou―― …Even though I was able to be alone with him and had a chance to do it…”

　Such a voice echoed in the quiet hallway after I was gone, but I didn’t hear it.

　After that, I was caught not by the guys but by the teacher, and for some reason, I was made to write a reflection again.

　——I keep thinking. I didn’t do anything wrong, yet why I kept getting this punishment?