I Want to Have a Girlfriend Too - Chapter 48

I happen to have free time this month!

 

　It’s December, the season of winter.

　Our breath is already spewing white air, and many people wear gloves and scarves.

　The Sakura School Festival is over, and all third-year students have changed their minds and are working hard on their schoolwork.

 

　However, we are still first-year students.

　We are still in our first year, and we have no university entrance examinations, so we are going about our daily lives as usual.

 

　And our class of 1st and 2nd graders was having a casual conversation among friends in the classrooms as usual.

 

“You know, I don’t have any special plans this month.”

“That’s a funny coincidence. I don’t have any plans this month either.”

“Ahh, me too. Especially on the 24th, I don’t have any plans, and I’m super free.”

 

((((glance))))

” ” ” ……… ” ” “

 

　In the corner of the classroom, the boys in our class chat happily with their friends as usual.

　Yes, yes, it’s important to keep in touch with your friends.

 

“By the way, it’s that day this month, isn’t it?”

“Yes, I didn’t particularly care, but there was that day.”

“Yes, it was that day, wasn’t it?”

 

((((glance))))

” ” ” ……… ” ” “

 

　However, in spite of the pleasant conversation among the boys, the atmosphere among the girls around us was somber.

　I wonder why? Could it be that they are having ‘that’ day?

 

“Why have they been glancing at us since a while ago? “

“They are especially glancing at the girls…. “

 

　Saijoin and Kagurazaka are looking at the boys in class with a look of dismay.

　It’s now before morning homeroom.

　We had a nice and pleasant conversation with the same members as usual.

 

“Don’t say that. It’s probably just your imagination.”

“No, I can totally see their ulterior motives…”

 

　Saying this, the beautiful blonde girl sighed.

 

　Her name is Hiiyo Saijouin. She has long blonde hair and a fair face and is a completely talented girl who is the student council president in her first year.

　She is also the only daughter of the Saijouin group, which is well-known in Japan.

　However, it seems that she has been dissatisfied with this in her own way, and many things happened at the Sakura School Festival.

 

　But now, she seems to have solved the problem and is living a better life than before.

　Really, I’m happy for you, Saijouin-san… Now all you need to do is to solve the flatness of your chest, and your problems will be solved———

 

“Hey!? “

“Sorry, I was trying to get the dust off of it… “

“Do you hit them with a slap when you are trying to dust off something? “

 

　I was lightly introducing Saijouin, but for some reason, she hit me on the head.

　…weird. I was just trying to make sure the readers know about your problems…

 

“Tokimori-kun, are you okay? “

 

　A beautiful silver-haired girl worried about me as I crouched down.

 

　Her name is Alice Kagurazaka. She is a beautiful girl with silvery silver hair, and her petite figure and charm make her popular both on and off school. There seems to be a Kagurazaka fan club in secret.

 

　And she is half Russian and half-Japanese.

　She was born and raised in Japan, though, and when I tried to speak to her in Russian, she responded, [……?].

 

　However, when I introduce them to you again, they are quite the opposite of each other… not exactly right, however, they are quite different from each other in appearance and personality in a good way.

 

　Saijouin has blond hair, while Kagurazaka has silver hair.

　Bright personality against a ladylike one.

　Flat chest and hidden bre*st mmm —————

 

“Where are you looking at when you introduce me? “

“Muu, don’t introduce me by looking at my bre*sts! “

 

　How did they know I was introducing them to my readers?

　I’m sure I had only said it in my brain…is it my line of sight?

 

　I rub my cheeks in amazement at their esper-ness as I feel Saijouin and Kagurazaka’s smacks.

　…really is relentless.

 

“So, what were we talking about? “

“Oh gosh… the boys are acting like they have ulterior motives.”

 

　Saijouin looks at me in disgust and sighs a little.

 

“Maybe it’s because of the ‘thing’ this month, right? “

“I don’t feel like defending them anymore, so I’ll just say it.”

 

　Yes, I know we’re getting off track here, but the mysterious behavior of the boys is because of what’s happening this month.

 

　That [thing] is, as you may have guessed———

 

“It’s Christmas, isn’t it?

“It’s Christmas.”

 

　This month is December.

　The first Riajū event of the cold season——— and it’s [Christmas].

 

　It is an event where young men and women cackle under a fir tree.

 

　On a cold night,

 

[Did you wait for me?]

[No, I just arrived.]

 

　Followed by,

 

[The lights are beautiful tonight.]

[No…you’re more beautiful.]

 

　And ending it with a gentle touch and a kiss.

 

　A sweet kiss on a holy night———It’s a wonderful event that can deepen your relationship with each other, as a famous person says———That is what Christmas is all about.

 

　However, this event is only for those who have a special someone to meet on Christmas.

　Non-Riajū who do not have a partner is left alone on that holy night, eating a cake their mothers make at home.

　The next day, they hear their friends bragging about how they went to see the city lights with their girlfriends, to which they can only reply miserably,

 

　They will not allow that to happen!

 

　That’s why they desperately try to appeal that they are free this month (Christmas).

　So that they don’t spend the holy night alone.

 

　…it is utterly, utterly miserable.

 

“I’m sure…those guys are having trouble right now…”

“I understand…how they feel.”

 

　Kagurazaka glances at me.

　Hmm? Why did she turn this way? And rather, you don’t know how non-Riajū feel, do you?

　Because you could definitely invite anyone if you wanted to.

 

“Anyway————”

 

　I slowly get up from my seat.

 

“Where are you going? “

“I’m just going to hang out with my friends.”

 

　And then I went to the boys in the corner of the classroom.

　Yeah, it’s good to get to know your friends better!

 

“Hey, guys.”

“Uh, what’s up, Tokimori?”

 

　As I walked toward the group of boys, boy A responded to me.

 

“No, I’m just thinking I’m free this month too.”

“You too, huh? What a coincidence.”

“Yeah, that’s right. It’s a coincidence, isn’t it, that everyone has nothing going on this month?”

“I guess so.”

 

( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( (glance) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )

” ” ” ……… ” ” “

 

“It’s a weird coincidence, isn’t it?”

“Yeah, really.”

” ” ” ” Ha-Ha-Hahaー ” ” ” “

 

( ( ( ( glance ) ) ) )

” ” ” ……… ” ” “

 

　Oh, I really don’t know why.

　I just happen to have no plans this month!

　Especially on the 24th! I wonder if there is any girl who wants to hang out with me.

 

“Ah, umm! “

 

　As I was thinking like that, Kagurazaka got up from her seat and called out to me.

 

“Yes, what’s up? “

 

　I asked as I approached Kagurazaka.

　Her face is a little red, and she looks———like she has a fever?

 

” …okay, I just have to be brave enough to do it.”

 

　What’s okay?

　Kagurazaka turns over and mumbles in a low voice.

 

　…I’m starting to get worried.

 

“Tokimori-kun has no plans for the 24th, right?? “

“Ah, yes… I guess so.”

 

　Kagurazaka came closer to me.

　Wait a minute, Kagurazaka-chan! Too close!

　Your pretty face is so close, and I’m getting nervous!?

 

　I was a little confused as Kagurazaka’s face was close to mine.

 

“Well, then…play with me——”

 

“Killing intent!? “

 

　Kagurazaka was about to say something, but I felt a sharp gaze on my back and turned around involuntarily.

　A boy with an ogre-like face held a blunt object and a stun gun.

　…Everyone has more variety in their weapons these days.

 

“W-what’s going on?”

 

　Kagurazaka moves away from me a little and peeks at me with a worried look.

　Thank you, Kagurazaka, for your concern. You really look like an angel today.

 

“I’m fine, Kagurazaka. I don’t know why. I just felt a stinging gaze on my back.”

“Ah, I see…”

 

　Kagurazaka seemed relieved to hear my words and pulled her face away from mine.

 

“So, that’s it… “

 

　Then Kagurazaka tried to open her mouth again, but I hurriedly grabbed her shoulder firmly.

 

“Please, Kagurazaka. Please be very careful what you say.”

“Uh-yes.”

 

　Kagurazaka flinched at my frantic attempts.

　I don’t have a choice…

 

　Kagurazaka is going to kill me, depending on what she says!

 

　I know that if Kagurazaka’s statement falls into the gray area, they will turn into the devils incarnate due to their own jealousy and envy…

 

　If that happens, my life will be in danger!

 

　But, well, I’ve warned Kagurazaka enough.

　I’m sure she will understand my hardship and say something that won’t provoke them.

 

　I trusted Kagurazaka and listened to her words.

 

“Y-you know what! Please go out with me on Christmas day——”

“Farewell——!”

 

” ” ” Wait, Tokimori !!! ” ” “

 

　I run out of the classroom before Kagurazaka can finish.

　The boys followed me out of the classroom.

　They brought blunt objects and tasers with them.

 

“It’s not fair that you’re the only one who gets a good time! “

“What are you talking about with Kagurazaka-san?”

“I can’t do it anymore. I have to kill him!”

 

“Oh, my God, they’re going to kill me! “

 

　I ran around the school, trying to escape from the boys who were coming at me like they were going to kill me.

 

“Kagurazaka! I told you to be careful what you say ! ! ! “

 

　My screams echoed through the corridors.

 

 

　And then, the classroom is quiet, unlike before, as all the boys have disappeared.

 

“Ahh mou…why is this happening… “

 

　Kagurazaka mumbled in a small disappointed voice, but he himself was desperately running for his life.

 

　In the end, they were caught by the teacher again today and again, and after being lectured in the student guidance room, we were made to write a letter of reflection.

 

　…every time this happens, I didn’t do anything wrong, so why should they get angry at me?

 

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TN: His and Kagurazaka’s Christmas date will still happen in chapter 55.