What If I Told Tomori-san, The Girl Who's Cold Only Towards Me, That I Knew Her Secret Account? - V1 Chapter 3.3

Vibrant Lunchtime 3

“Oh! I got it! Azusa and Kagisaka are actually dating, right?”

However.

Just a few minutes into lunch, the situation took an unexpected turn for both me and Tomori.

“Oh? Is that so?”

“Yes. That’s why she called Kagisaka here, to tell us about it.”

“But these two always bickering with each other?”

“You know what, Tsubacchi. There’s a genre of couples called ‘fighting couples.(ケンカップル)’ Damianya is the latest one.”

(TN: Found out [Damianya] is a set of names for Anya and her classmate Damien Desmond in SPY x FAMILY.)

‘This Chifuyu know!’ Chifuyu confidently declared with a smug face, reminiscent of a certain esper girl, and then she brought a bagel sandwich to her mouth with her slender fingers.

(TN: Also a SPY x FAMILY reference. Smug Anya Face)

“Huh… Seriously?”

“Even though Azusa and Kagisaka get along so poorly!”

“Come to think of it, I heard a rumor that the two of them were together in the library the other day. Was that true…?”

Uh-oh, the classroom gallery is starting to get noisy again.

(I guess it’ll be fine.)

Tomori would probably come up with a punchline like, [Huh? No way! To date a slacker like him, a girl would have to be a cabaret girl capable of turning an unsuccessful host into her sugar daddy.]

“Huh, well… Um…”

But our class president was blushing slightly and stuttering.

Wait, what’s with that mysterious movement and reaction? I secretly checked her secret account.

[Fighting couple… I didn’t know something like that existed ~! I see~, Kagisaka and I apparently look like that, hehehe~]

Don’t ‘hehehe~’ me.

“Oh? I said that half-jokingly. Wait, could it actually be true?”

“Huh?”

“Wow, seriously? I can’t believe it! Why didn’t you tell your childhood friend?”

“Well, wait, calm down, Chifuyu.”

“Congrats~! Even though it’s weird that it’s Kagisaka, if Azusa chose him, he’s probably not a bad guy, so I’ll support you!”

“Chifuyu…”

To the sudden congratulatory words, she let a joyful murmur in her secret account.

[C-chan, you’re too angelic! I love you! I’ll definitely invite you to the wedding!]

Wait a minute.

(How is she using SNS in this situation?)

Looking at Tomori sitting across from me, she had her left hand in her skirt pocket.

Upon closer observation, I noticed that her pocket was subtly moving… Could it be that she’s typing on her phone with touch-typing skills?

(TN: Touch typing is typing without looking at the keyboard.)

“It’s a misunderstanding, Kazami. We’re not dating.”

While surprised by her unexpected talent, I denied the scandal.

“Really? It seemed so suspicious… Oh, right!”

Chifuyu smiled mischievously.

She extended her partially eaten bagel sandwich toward me and said,

“Come, open your mouth.”

“Yes?”

“Kagisaka’s lunch is always those plain bread from the cafeteria, right? I thought I’d share my mom’s sandwich with you because it’s really delicious.”

“But it’s half eaten.”

“Huhu, are you worried about an indirect kiss? It’s not a big deal? It’s not like you’re dating Azusa.”

Chifuyu.

She’s definitely trying to forcibly expose whether or not we’re dating.

If I don’t eat this sandwich now, she’ll probably say something like, [I knew it, you can’t get lovey-dovey with other girls in front of your girlfriend, huh?]

We’re not in middle school anymore, so I could just bite into the sandwich without worrying about an indirect kiss…

[T-that’s a lie, right, C-chan?]

A secret account filled with words of resentment as if the whole world betrays her.

[I trusted you… I thought we were best friends… I can’t believe you’re executing my operation….]

Hey, calm down.

[I put effort into my karaage, and it’s definitely delicious… Could it be that C-chan also likes K-kun…?》

Her right hand, holding a fork, was trembling.

[You said before, ‘I have someone I like at another high school.’ … You said, ‘My preference is wild older men.’ after reading a delinquent manga… If it’s a man, is anyone fine…? you…promiscuous, female cat, you devil…]

She’s getting so flustered that she’s even throwing punchlines.

Didn’t you just decide to invite her to the wedding?

“Come on, Chifuyu. Don’t give it to a loner like him, give it to me instead!”

Contrary to her passionate outburst on her secret account, Tomori smiled cheerfully as she begged her.

It was a remarkable shift in trajectory for the highly intelligent honor student, but…

“No~, Azusa already had some yesterday.”

Come to think of it, these two often share lunch together.

“Indeed, as expected of best friends. Your relationship is really good.”

It’s not good at all, Jinguuji.

At this rate, a silver fork of doom will be thrust at C-chan’s throat.

(There’s no choice. Change of plans.)

Usually, I’d leave her alone, but I can’t overlook Chifuyu when she’s in imminent danger.

I’ll have to skillfully guide the conversation and protect their friendship.

“Sorry, Kazami. I’m not in the mood for a sandwich today. It’s like… I want something greasier.”

“!”

“For example, fried food.”

“Eh… Is that so, Kagisaka-kun?”

“Yeah. Specifically, like karaage.”

I forcefully took control of the conversation from Chifuyu and assisted Tomori.

Now, Tomori just needs to take the shot. My job is done――

“Um… umm…”

However.

Tomori was flustered like a Shiba Inu that unexpectedly received a surprise treat.

Her demeanor had an unusual innocence that was unlike her usual self… It made me want to help her more.

“Oh, is that karaage? Can I have one?”

“Ah!”

I picked up a piece of fried chicken from Tomori’s lunchbox and took a bite.

“Wai- you ate it without permission—”

“It’s delicious. Tomori, you’re good at cooking.”

“Huh?”

“I could eat this every day.”

Tomori blinked her eyes like she had received a present from an out-of-season Santa Claus.

Then, she pouted and turned her face away.

“Is your taste buds dull? This is just regular karaage.”

…no, what about your Operation Bento?

I didn’t intend to reenact that whole exchange with her, but I said some lines in an attempt to lighten her mood.

While pondering about it, I checked her secret account.

[Thank you, C-chan! You’re truly an angel! You brought me good luck!]

[I was pampered by K-kun! So pampered! It was worth putting in more effort than usual! Or maybe――]

[Could it be because I was thinking about the person I love while making it? That’s why it became even more delicious!]

Hey…

Isn’t that comment a bit too innocent? It’s good that I was able to protect their friendship, but it’s starting to feel embarrassing…