My Childhood Friend Seems to be the Main Heroine. - Chapter 4

　It may seem abrupt, but the first impression of a person is mostly determined by two things: sight and hearing.

　For example, if you see a large and muscular man with a scar on his face, you may have an impression that he looks scary or strong.

　On the other hand, if we see a small girl with a childish face, we may have various impressions, such as cute or wanting to protect her.

　And it is very difficult to change that impression. It is said that it takes several hours of conversation to change them.

 

　This means that the first impression of a person you are not particularly close to is almost never changed.

　The impression you have when you see them for the first time will remain as it is.

 

　In other words, the girl who is now being courted by a guy whom she does not seem to be particularly close to was at least considered as a potential candidate to be picked up at the first meeting.

　Well, it is not surprising if people see her appearance.

　Her hair is flaxen, almost golden, which is rare in Japan, a country where most people have black or brown hair.

 

　Basically, it is a color most people wouldn’t have unless they dyed it.

　And when she wears a school uniform, she almost unconditionally gives the impression of a gal who looks like she likes having fun.

　It’s no wonder that people think that if you invite her, she’ll come on board.

 

“Hey〜, it’s nice〜. It’s a coincidence that we met here.”

“Sighー”

(Ah, that’s not good. )

 

　The man puts his hand on her shoulder from behind in a friendly manner, and she lets out a big sigh.

 

“Oops? “

 

　The man’s face contorted with joy as if he thought the girl had given in to his attempt.

　But he was mistaken.

　Saito knows.

　That sigh is the kind of sigh she gives when she has reached the limit of her frustration, and her patience has run out.

 

“I’ve had enough of thisーー! Gyaah! ” “

” Ohーー! “

 

　Before the man could say anything, the girl let go of the bag she was carrying, grabbed the man’s arm with both hands, and threw him to the ground on his back.

　The people who were watching from a distance marveled at the beauty of her backdrop throw.

　The man was thrown in such a way that he could receive it, but still, the ground was concrete.

　The guy who was thrown is writhing in agony, holding his back where he was hit. 　

　He seems to be in a lot of pain.

　Saito claps his hands together in sympathy.

 

“Phew. Persistent picking up is a violation of the misdemeanor law, so please don’t complain if I did this to you.”

 

　After brushing her hand, the girl picked up her bag on the ground and walked toward Saito.

　When their eyes met, the coldness in her eyes was gone, and she smiled happily, lowering the corner of her eyes and approaching him while running.

 

“Ah, Saito. I’m sorry. I was on the platform once, but then I went back to the convenience store in front of the ticket gate to buy a drink and hand cream, and I got tangled up.

 

　This beautiful girl apologizing with her hands clasped together is his childhood friend, who went to the same high school as him, Machigane Riri.

　Her hair is natural, not artificial, because of her French mother’s blood.

　She is a little shorter than Saito at 170cm. She is quite tall for a girl, and her ample bosom is almost as big as an adult’s.

　He remembered her saying the other day that she had an H-cup.

　Her waist and legs are toned and lean because she exercises moderately.

　She is a beautiful girl who seems to be the embodiment of a man’s ideal.

　Saito could understand why the man was so insistent about her.

 

“It’s okay, and I don’t mind. I’ve been watching you for a while now, and I don’t blame you. But, well, it’s pretty crazy that Riri lost her temper.”

 

　When I was looking around for her, I was annoyed that she wasn’t there, but I lost that feeling after seeing that incident.

　Saito accepted Riri’s apology and immediately forgave her.

 

“He’s been following me for about fifteen minutes now, you know? And to top it off, he touched my shoulder. Of course, I get angry.”

“I’m impressed that he could keep going even though you were making such an obvious disgusted face. That’s a little creepy.”

“Before even talking about understanding the woman’s heart. He was a little bit of a jerk as a human being. Sigh〜, he tried so hard to pick up a girl on his first day at school. I feel really bad.”

 

　Riri’s shoulders slumped, and she let out a sigh of disappointment.

　Saito smiled bitterly at Riri and said, “It’s not easy being a beautiful girl. “

　Saito then grabbed Riri’s hand and started to walk away.

 

“Well, don’t be so downhearted. Today has just begun. Let’s make lots of good memories so we can forget about what just happened.”

“Yes! Ah, yeah. Let’s go have lunch somewhere after school. I checked over there, and it looks like there’s a pretty good place to eat.”

“Okay, that’s nice. I’ve never been to a restaurant after school, so I’m looking forward to it.”

 

　Yes, today has just begun.

　Cause today is the special day they’ve been waiting for.

　It would be a shame to be discouraged by something like this.

 

　Riri nods her head cheerfully at Saito’s words of encouragement, and the two of them run down the station platform in a friendly manner.

 

“Ah, now that I think about it.”

“Hmm, what’s up? “

 

　Riri tilts her head curiously at Saito, who seems to remember something on the way.

 

“The uniform looks good on you. I thought uniforms were the same no matter who wears them, but Riri is different.”

“Heeh!? “

“Hey, you! Careful”

 

　Sudden and unexpected.

　Pure admiration without any calculation or intention.

　In fact, she was so agitated that she almost fell down when she was told the words that the girl wanted the most today.

　Thanks to Saito, who was ahead of her, and hurriedly held her up, she managed not to fall down.

 

“Riri, don’t get so embarrassed just because someone praised you. You’ve been told that on a regular basis, no?”

“This and that are two different things! “

 

　Riri’s cheeks turned red, and she protested to Saito, who said it was shameful to get embarrassed over something as trivial as this.

　At this moment, Riri’s mind is already free of the unpleasant memories of the previous event.