I Want to Have a Girlfriend Too - Chapter 42

She likes someone, and I am happy for her.

 

　The excitement in the room gradually builds, and after ten participants, there are only three left.

 

“And now, ladies and gentlemen! Entry No. 11, one of the three most beautiful girls in the school! Here comes everyone’s Nē-san, Maya Sagimori! “

“Hello, helloー♪”

 

　I said loudly, and Maya-nē came out from the side of the stage, waving her hands.

 

” ” ” Wooooow !!! ” ” “

 

　Then, the audience gave the biggest cheer of the day… or rather than cheers, they screamed.

　I know how you feel, people.

 

“Maya knows what she’s doing. I can’t believe she’s wearing a Chinese dress.”

“Because Nozomu-kun will be pleased.”

 

　Saying this, Maya-nē spun around on the spot.

　Seeing her, the guys in the audience and I held our noses with our hands.

 

　…Oh no, I almost got a nosebleed.

 

“A-anyway….. please introduce yourself first… “

 

　I try my best to suppress the nosebleed and turn the microphone to Maya-nē.

 

“I’m Sagimori Maya from class 2 of the second year! I am Nozomu-kun’s childhood friend, and we are committed to each other for the future! “

 

” ” ” Haahhhh ! ? ” ” “

 

” Everyone in the audience, please calm down. This is a lie by Maya-nē. So please put down your blunt objects because you’re disturbing the people around you.”

 

　I use the microphone to calm down the rowdy boys.

 

　…Why are the guys in our school so quick to take out their blunt weapons?

　I really wish they would stop because it shortens my lifespan.

 

“…In the meantime, please make an appeal.”

 

　Despite the boys ‘ deadly gazes, I turn the microphone to Maya-nē again.

　…I’d better finish Maya-nē’s turn quickly, or my life might be in danger again.

 

” …… Well, I don’t have much to say, but please vote for me!”

” ” ” ” Yes ! ! ! ” ” ” “

 

　Is this a live idol venue?

 

　When Maya-nē finished her brief self-promotion by waving her hands, yellow cheers rose from the audience.

 

　…Maya-nē’s popularity is amazing.

　I realized it again on stage.

 

“Yes, that’s entry No.11, Maya-nē! “

 

　After I closed her turn, Maya-nē went back to the back-stage, saying, “See you later!”

　I heard disappointed voices from the audience (*men), but I could only feel a sense of relief because my life was no longer in danger.

 

“By the way, Maya really understands men’s hearts. She knows how to make a man happy.”

 

　Apparently, Senpai, the commentator, gave her a very high evaluation.

 

　…Indeed, Maya-nē’s comments and actions tickled men’s hearts.

　As a moderator, I was very pleased about that.

 

“We’re still going! Next is entry No. 12, another one of the three most beautiful girls in the school! Here comes Alice Kagurazaka, the silvery angel! “

” ” ” Here she comeeessss ! ! ! ” ” “

 

　As I announced this, the audience let out another yell from the stands.

　That’s because the three most beautiful girls in the school appeared on stage one after another.

 

“I’m a little embarrassed… “

 

　Kagurazaka came onto the stage with red cheeks, perhaps embarrassed.

 

“This is wonderful. I can’t believe she’s in a maid’s outfit… It’s going to be a very happy day for the guys today. “

 

　I think so, too, Senpai.

　I’ll never forget what happened today.

　As such, the maids’ and the Chinese-style clothes were terrific for a man.

 

　Moreover, Kagurazaka is slightly bowing down her head with her cheeks reddening and pinching the hem of her maid’s uniform, as if she is embarrassed to appear in front of everyone wearing a maid’s uniform.

 

　That’s also wonderful!

　Kagurazaka is a perfect shy maid!

　Boys all over the country, take a good look! This is the perfect shy maid!

 

“Now, Kagurazaka-san, please tell us about your enthusiasm for the beauty pageant… “

“I’m only doing it because Tokimori-kun insisted that I do it… “

“You can’t talk about that kind of backstory. The audience will know, won’t they? “

“E-even if you say that…”

 

　Kagurazaka is at a loss to answer my question.

　…Hmmm, it’s cute to see her puzzled, and I’d like to keep seeing her puzzled, but since the conversation is not progressing at all, I guess I have to change my question.

 

“Now, from top to bottom, what are your three sizes――”

“I can’t tell you!? “

 

　That’s strange.

　I changed the question to one I thought the audience would like, but apparently, she couldn’t answer it.

 

” ” ” Boooooooo ! ! ! ” ” “

 

　See, the audience wants to hear it, too.

 

“Well, for now, please introduce yourself and tell us about yourself.”

“I-I can do that…”

 

　Kagurazaka took the microphone from me slowly and answered nervously.

 

“Umm, my name is Alice Kagurazaka from Class 2 of the first year. My favorite thing is Disney, and I’m good at sewing! I don’t really understand this contest, but I’ll do my best! “

 

　What is she trying so hard for?

 

　I’ve seen a shy maid, that’s enough! You did a good job. Thank you!

　I’ll give you a candy bar later!

 

“Thank you very much! Oh, you look so cute in your maid’s outfit! It’s real eye candy for me too.”

“T-thank you… “

 

　Kagurazaka’s cheeks turned even redder as I said that, and she beamed as she turned over.

　Well, Kagurazaka is really cute!

 

“Anyway, thank you very much for today! Ladies and gentlemen, let’s give a big round of applause to her for appearing on stage with such shyness! “

 

　I heard loud applause and cheers from the audience.

 

“Thank you for appearing! She’s so cute! “

“I’ll do anything for you, be my girlfriend! “

“Uncle will give you some money, but I need your phone number and address! “

 

　I hear strange voices from time to time, but I ignore them.

　And that last one, that’s a crime, okay? I’ll call the police.

 

“Will this be the last one, boy? “

“Yes, the next one will be the last! Okay, last one, here we go! Let’s do it!”

 

　Finally, the last participant.

　The time is one hour before the end of the festival, and I feel sad that the festival is already over.

 

　However, there were more people in the audience than at the beginning.

　Everyone must be wondering who will be the winner of the Miss Beauty Pageant.

 

　The next contest will be the last one!

　Let’s get going!

 

“This girl will be the last one! The last of the three most beautiful girls in the school! Here comes the Ojousama, Hiiyo Saijouin, the student council president! “

” ” ” Whoaaa ! ! ! ” ” “

” ” ” Kyaaaーーーー! ! ! ” ” “

 

“This is also wonderful.”

 

　The audience cheered more loudly than before.

　The fact that not only the boys but also the girls were cheering suggests that Saijouin is popular among all the students.

 

　The popular Saijouin gracefully and daintily took the stage dressed in a maid’s outfit.

 

“You are very popular, Saijouin-san.”

“Thank you very much, fufu.”

 

　I said, and Saijouin smiled elegantly.

　Unlike Kagurazaka earlier, there was no sign of nervousness in her appearance.

 

　…As expected of Saijouin. You are used to being in front of everyone.

 

“Now, please introduce yourself! “

 

　I am impressed by Saijouin. I pointed the microphone at her in order to proceed with the appeal.

 

“Yes, my name is Hiiyo Saijouin, and I am the student body president. Please give me your best regards.”

 

　Saijouin answered without hesitation and gave a small bow.

　Hearing this, the audience cheered again.

 

　This is the most excited crowd so far.

　…It might be Saijouin who takes first place in this contest.

 

“Why did you participate in the Miss Contest this time? “

“Yes, partly because my friend invited me, but also because there is someone I want to show.”

 

　Probably, the friend who invited you is me.

　After school yesterday, I got down on my knees to Saijouin and asked her for a favor.

 

　…But I don’t know who you want to show.

　If it was Saijouin’s father, he would not be here today…

 

“Well, what kind of person is this person you want to show? “

 

　I am sure the people in the audience have the same question.

　So I asked Saijouin on behalf of everyone.

 

　For some reason, Saijouin glanced at me and opened her mouth to the audience.

 

“He’s the person I like.”

” ” ” ” ………… ” ” ” “

 

　Saijouin’s shocking statement caused the audience to fall silent.

　I, too, froze when I heard it.

 

　But it was only for a moment.

　Soon everyone began to understand, and the audience was astonished.

 

” ” ” Huuuhhhhhhh ! ! ? ” ” “

 

“Haa ? ? ? “

 

　I couldn’t help but let go of the microphone and shout in surprise.