I Want to Have a Girlfriend Too - Chapter 39

Those girls and I want to hear how compatible we are!

 

　A while after Saijouin’s father left.

　We kept working until the crowd calmed down, and we managed to get a lunch break.

 

　So now I’m with Kagurazaka and Saijouin, touring the Sakura School Festival.

 

“Hey, there’s a yo-yo scoop over there! “

 

　We were looking at the stalls in the schoolyard, and Kagurazaka was so excited that she was tugging on my sleeve and pointing at the stalls.

 

　But there’s also a yo-yo scooping stall that looks like a summer festival…

 

“That sure is interesting.――Ah, there’s a goldfish scooping stall over there.”

 

　Is this a summer festival?

 

“There’s a yukata trying-on corner over here! “

 

　Is this a summer festival?

 

　Besides, yukata is so out of season…

 

“You guys are having fun, but can you please slow down a bit? “

“Why not? It’s a nice occasion, and there’s nothing wrong with it, right? “

 

　Saijouin, whose eyes had been drawn to the stalls, turned to me and said curiously,

 

　Well, I want you two to have a good time, too, you know?

　It’s the Sakura School Festival, and you’ve been working hard so far, so I think it’s okay to let loose.

 

　But you know――

 

“Do you guys realize how much attention we’re getting? And do you know how I feel when I’m with you two? “

 

　That’s right.

　You know, they’re very conspicuous.

 

　Do you understand?

　Every time someone passes by, they turn around to look at me, and all the boys are just stunned.

 

　Oh, I’m sorry. Some of the guys were biting their handkerchiefs and trying to kill me.

　…I’ll have to avoid eye contact with everyone.

 

　Moreover, Kagurazaka’s silvery silver hair and Saijouin’s shiny blonde hair stand out even more.

　If anyone hears their voices while having a good time, they will instantly know they are over there.

 

　As for me, it makes me feel awkward, and I’m worried about the murderous intent they’re radiating and that I’ll be killed later…

 

“….but you have to get used to the attention.”

“Huh? Why? “

“…because we might be together forever.”

 

　Kagurazaka’s cheeks turned red, and she mumbled something small, but I couldn’t catch it, thanks to the crowded place.

 

“What did you say? I couldn’t hear you because your voice was so low.”

“Uh, it’s nothing! “

 

　Kagurazaka says, her cheeks slightly reddening and waving her hands to the side.

　….Hmmm, I didn’t understand what she was saying, but I guess this is what she meant.

 

　[ Get used to the attention you’ll get from the boys when you get a girlfriend! ]

 

　Surely, I’ll have a normal, pretty girlfriend someday!

　Then, not only the boys in my class who are not popular but also the boys in other classes will look at me with envy and resentment.

 

　Kagurazaka must have warned me about this.

 

　However, it is a path that I must go through to have a sweet and lovey-dovey life with my girlfriend.

 

　I’ll get over it!

　Hang in there, me! I’m rooting for you!

 

“I feel like you only understand me a little bit…”

“I see. You need to say it straight and clearly to Tokimori-san to get it across… “

“……Hii-chan, be careful too because Tokimori-kun is such a person.”

“W-what are you talking about, Alice ! ? “

 

　Kagurazaka and Saijouin were talking in the background, but again I couldn’t focus on them due to the lively Sakura School Festival.

 

　…Well, it doesn’t matter.

 

　Come on, pay more attention to me!

　Let’s get used to it in case I get a girlfriend!

 

“Oh! There’s a place called [Fortune Telling] over there! “

 

　As I was thinking this, Kagurazaka, who was talking with Saijouin, pointed at a stall in the corner of the schoolyard.

　It was covered by a black tent and looked suspiciously like a stall.

 

“It looks interesting. Let’s go there.”

“Let’s go! “

“Well, I don’t mind either.”

 

　With a unanimous vote, we make our way through the crowd to the dubious fortune teller’s stall.

 

“…Welcome, the customer.”

 

　When we entered the tent, there was a crystal on a desk and a female student wearing a black veil, giving the place the atmosphere of a fortune-telling room.

 

　…Wow, it’s pretty authentic inside, isn’t it?

 

“Well, I’m here for a fortune-telling session…”

“Yes, which kind of fortune-telling do you want? “

 

　The girl pointed to the menu on the table beside her.

　There were

 

[ Compatibility Reading ]

 

　…was written on the menu.

 

“Which one is it?? “

“There is only one option, though?”

 

　…what do you mean by which one.

　The menu doesn’t make any sense.

 

“Then, please, tell us our compatibility! “

 

　Kagurazaka said in a cheerful voice.

 

“Compatibility reading… sounds good.”

 

　Saijouin seems to like the compatibility reading and doesn’t seem to have any complaints.

 

…then, that’s fine.

 

　Is it just me? Am I the only one who’s baffled by this?

 

“Okay. So, who would you like to tell your compatibility with whom? “

“Well, me and Tokimori-kun! “

 

　Is it okay with you if it’s me?

　Isn’t this the kind of thing where you are supposed to have your compatibility read out with the person you like?

 

　I was going to ask this question, but Kagurazaka’s eyes were shining so brightly that I couldn’t say it aloud.

 

　…Kagurazaka must like fortune-telling.

 

　Kagurazaka must be looking forward to fortune-telling.

　It would be better to quit interrupting her fun.

 

” …then “

 

　A veiled female student puts her hand on the crystal and stares at it.

　After a short pause, the girl removes her hand from the crystal and opens her mouth.

 

“You two will continue to be close as people who care about each other.”

“Yay! “

 

　Kagurazaka was pleased and did a small gut punch on the side.

　…Hmmm, close.

 

　Best friends?

 

“But if you continue to spend time with him like this, the naive, insensitive, virgin man will not notice your feelings, and nothing will go on. From now on, you might want to change the time you spend with him.”

“A change… might be exactly what I need…”

“Wait, don’t you have to question her malicious remarks about me before you can be convinced? “

 

　Kagurazaka muttered, sounding somewhat convinced but also dejected.

 

　No, don’t be too convinced.

　I’m not naive or insensitive.. I’ll admit that I’m a… virgin, but isn’t it a bit harsh to say that insult about me? I can feel your malice.

 

“So, next is Tokimori-san and me, right?”

“You’re and me too…”

 

　Hey, why do these guys want to read our compatibility?

　You have Kazuki, your potential boyfriend.

 

“Hmm, let’s see how compatible you are with that bastard over there…

“Hey, let’s get out of here.”

 

　I’m about to get angry.

　I didn’t do anything wrong, didn’t I?

　Is my bad reputation that Maya-nē spread still there?

 

　The girl holds up her hand to the crystal again, with more malice toward me.

 

“You are ladylike but quick to violence, and your modest bosom is not to his perverted liking and sometimes you two doesn’t get along.”

“Hmmm… that’s accurate.”

 

　It’s true that I like girls with big bre*sts, and she’s often violent when it comes to bre*sts, so we don’t always get along.

 

　…Maybe this is a very accurate reading.

 

“Hey, what’s so accurate about it? “

“Saijouin-san, that’s the point. It’s being proven right now.”

 

　Saijouin moves her arm behind my back swiftly and makes a nice joint lock.

　I think this is the reason why we don’t get along.

 

“But it’s also a proof that you don’t mind and comfortable with each other. If you take a step forward with an honest heart, you’ll be able to get closer to this virgin bastard more than anyone else.”

“Okay, I see… “

 

　Saijouin’s cheeks turned red, and she muttered happily.

　No, I don’t know why she is reddening, but can you please take your hands off me?

 

　…It hurts, you know?

 

“Finally, what about that pig boy over there? “

“Now I know you have a very low opinion of me…”

 

　This schoolgirl, how low do you think I am?

　You’ve been sticking your nose where it doesn’t belong.

 

“Well, I don’t care. Then, tell me how compatible I am with Miyanaga-san, a girl in my class.――”

“Yes, thank you very much for your reading.”

“We’re leaving now, Tokimori-kun! “

“Wait a minute! I haven’t heard anything!? “

 

　The two of them pull my arm and try to leave the stall, looking dissatisfied.

 

　Wait, I want to hear!

　I want to ask her about my compatibility with the lovely Miyanaga-san!

 

　You fortune teller girl, you don’t have to wave me off. Stop them! Or rather, tell me my compatibility!

 

“Do you want to know how compatible you are with other people in this situation…?”

” ….stupid.”

 

　The two of them muttered something like that as they pulled me out of the fortune teller’s house.

 

　…Ah, I wanted to ask her about my compatibility with Miyanaga-san.

 

* * *

 

“Hey, can I go somewhere? “

 

　After that, we finished visiting some of the stalls in the schoolyard and visited the stalls in the school.

　Kagurazaka is wearing a mask on her head, and Saijouin is holding a yo-yo.

 

　…If they were wearing yukata, it would really look like a summer festival.

 

“Where are you going? “

“Hmm? I’m going to a coffee shop where I can see some clothes…”

” … Where are you going? “

“Uh, well, umm…”

 

　I don’t know why.

　I just want to go to Senpai’s class to see Chinese clothes, but when I see Saijouin, for some reason, I get a chill and am at a loss for words.

 

　…did I do something wrong?

 

” …it’s Cheongsam, isn’t it? “

 

　Kagurazaka came closer to me and guessed my purpose with a small chuckle.

 

　Correct! I wanted to say that, but I felt like I shouldn’t say so…

 

　Because right now, neither Kagurazaka nor Saijouin’s eyes seemed to be smiling at all, for some reason.

 

“No, no, I just think that I have to show up at… Senpai’s place soon! “

“Then, we should show our faces, too, right? “

“Yes, we should go together.”

 

　Wait, I want to go alone.

　I just want to be alone and look at the Cheongsam without worrying about anyone else’s eyes.

　So you two wait here!

 

 

　――Of course, I couldn’t say that to them, so we went to Senpai’s class stall together.

 

　…Is it only me who thinks it’s a bit strange to go with a girl to look at other girls wearing Chinese dresses?