My Childhood Friend Attacked Me When I Declared That Her Birthday Present Was 'Me' - Chapter 1

Friendship Exists Between Men and Women

There is no male-female friendship.

People often argue that there is no such thing as friendship between men and women, but I think it’s foolish. After all, there is friendship between men and women.

I have someone who has been my friend for 17 years, or rather, my childhood friend, and at the same time, my best friend who has always been there for me.

Her name is Kaori Sawa.

I, Kouta Yashiro, am her best friend.

People around us often say things like, [Are you two dating?] or other foolish things, but our relationship is not like that.

It is a strong bond called friendship.

“Kouta, Kaori-chan’s birthday is coming up soon. Why don’t you give her something?”

“I know, Mom.”

Kouta’s mother says this to him who is watching TV while she is cooking.

Indeed, Kaori’s birthday is coming up soon.

(…Hmm. Did she say she wanted a stuffed toy of some character? Is that okay? … Ah, I’ve come up with an interesting idea!)

***

On the day of her birthday.

“Kaori.”

“Yes?”

“Today is your birthday, right?”

“Yeah. Is that why you came all the way to my house? You even came to my room?”

“That’s right!”

“What are you giving me this year?”

“Hehehe—. Don’t be surprised! This year’s present is ‘me’! I am the [gift]!”

” ….. “

“Hehe. Surprised, aren’t you?”

“Seriously?”

“Pfft, it’s a prank you know? Just kidding! The real present is this stuffed toy——”

Thud-

“Huh?”

Kouta is suddenly pushed onto the bed with great force.

“Huff…huff…huff…”

“K-Ka-Kaori?”

“Finally… I finally got your word… I finally got it…”

Breathing heavily, Kaori’s eyes lit up like a wild beast.

“Well then… itadakimasu…”

“W-Wait! Wait a minute! Wait, please… Wai…”

After that, I don’t remember much…