The Best Friend of the Person I Like is Secretly Approaching Me - Chapter 13

Chapter 13

Following Seko’s suggestion, we decided to go on the water slide, and just as Seko said, it seemed very popular, so we ended up waiting in a really long line.

But even that time didn’t feel like a burden.

Being with the three of us is fun, and time seems to fly by.

Seko…Did you just look at my chest?

Seko has been deliberately looking far away for a while now.

Usually, he looks at our faces when talking to us.

However, he can’t keep looking away during the conversation, and sometimes his gaze drops for a moment when he looks at me.

It’s okay to look, Seko. You’re a boy after all. So go ahead and look at me, not at Misa.

I wonder if Seko likes bigger ones?

I’ve grown a bit recently. Maybe I should have worn something more revealing.

Next time we go, I’ll try harder.

Gradually, the line moves forward, and we climb higher with each step up the stairs.

By the time we get close to the starting point, it’s pretty high.

I’m not bothered by it because I’ve always been good with heights.

But it seems like Misa is different; she’s been trembling for a while now.

“Yosaki, are you okay?”

“Uh, yes. It’s just higher than I expected.”

“…Really?”

“…I admit. I’m actually a little afraid of heights…”

“Oh. If you had said so, we could have decided not to go. Do you want to get off now?”

“No. We’ve already waited in line, and since it’s a rare opportunity, I want to see it through. Besides, Seko-kun said it would be fun and invited me.”

“Hmm…”

Seko is really kind. Especially when it comes to Misa.

I can’t help but don’t like the atmosphere building up between the two of them, so I interrupt them.

“Hehe. That’s a lot of responsibility, Seko.”

“It’s definitely going to be fun. They said so on TV, and look at how many people are lining up!”

Then, Seko makes a troubled face. My words change Seko’s expression.

I feel happy, thinking I’ve pulled him back towards me a little.

Finally, it’s our turn. The staff member guides us, but Misa still seems too scared to move.

“If you’re scared, why don’t the two of you slide down together? Having someone with you can be reassuring.”

Observing Misa’s condition, the staff lady offers advice.

However, I see her give a thumbs-up to Seko afterward. I quickly understood what she meant.

That’s why, before I know it, my body starts to move.

“T-Then, Misa, let’s slide down together!”

I reach out my hand to Misa.

We’re both girls, and I’m fine with it, so I think Misa will feel comfortable too.

Despite that, Misa hesitates to take my hand.

Why is that? As I pondered over my best friend’s behavior, she said

“Seko-kun. I want to slide with you.”

That’s what she said. It’s visibly clear that Seko is greatly shaken.

Of course, my heart is also disturbed.

At first, I didn’t understand the meaning of Misa’s words. No, my brain refused to understand.

Although she doesn’t dislike Seko, she rejects his almost daily confessions.

So, she shouldn’t harbor any romantic feelings.

Why then would she say she wants to slide with him?

I also want to slide with Seko, but I can’t say that. That’s why I’ve been holding back.

Why, of all people, would you say that?

“Why with Seko?! Wouldn’t it be better with me? I mean, we’re both girls, and I’m not scared at all. You can rely on me.”

“No. I want to slide with Seko-kun. Seko-kun, you’re a little scared too, aren’t you?”

“…You noticed?”

“Yeah. Your body is trembling slightly. I felt relieved knowing I wasn’t the only one, but if I slid with Hinata now, I’d be leaving such a scared Seko-kun alone. I don’t want to do that. Besides, sliding with someone else who’s also scared might be more fun, don’t you think?”

…I didn’t notice.

He was the one who suggested the water slide, so I thought Seko was fine just like me.

Why did I fail to notice when Misa did? …it makes me jealous.

I agreed that Misa’s reasoning was right, so I agreed to let the two go together.

Urged by the staff, Seko hugs Misa from behind.

They’re both in swimsuits, so of course their skin touches.

The two of them——They looked like a pair of lovers.

It’s not too late. The moment I was about to say that she should slide down with me——

“Okay! Off you go!”

With the staff’s cheerful shout, the two slide down.

As the staff lady approaches to guide me, who’s been left behind, her face contorts when she sees me.

“Next, um, please get ready to slide… Eek!”

“Yes. I’ve been watching the two of them, so I know what to do.”

I quickly get into position and then slide down the moment I hear the staff’s trembling voice say, ‘Go ahead.’

My body is thrown into the pool, but I quickly get up and look toward the poolside.

I see Seko and Misa laughing together.

Misa had been scared, but it seemed they both had fun.

…I didn’t have fun, though.

But saying that would just dampen the mood, so I force a smile and say,

“Wow, that was quite the thrill! The water slide really lived up to its reputation!”

For a moment, Seko shows a puzzled expression, but it soon changes to one of relief.

The fact that my words can change Seko’s expression warms my heart.

“It was just as the rumors said. See? My information was spot on.”

“Heh, you talk big for someone who just got lucky.”

“W-what did you say?!”

“Fufu, but it really was fun. Knowing that there’s water below makes it less scary.”

“Oh! Then let’s go again––”

“We’re not going.”

A surprisingly low voice escapes me.

I become anxious that Seko might dislike me for letting out such a voice.

But I didn’t want to go again. I absolutely wanted to avoid seeing such a scene again.

I’m sorry, Seko.

“Look, if we do that, we’ll end up waiting in line for ages! If we want to try other attractions, we won’t have enough time!”

Coming up with such excuses, I try to protect myself.

I’m such a cunning woman…