What If You Spoil a High School Girl Who Looks Like a Landmine? - Volume 1 Chapter 3.3

Seeing What Shouldn’t Be Seen 3

Suddenly,

“Ah…”

“Oh, come on! What are you doing…!”

Oh my…

The boy in the seat to my left had spilled a bit of the juice he was holding.

Perhaps it’s because of the shaking of the seat.

I try to take out a handkerchief to wipe it, but then I realize that I should not be doing such a thing.

…Right, his mother is here after all.

An outsider shouldn’t just abruptly barge in.

Besides, my current fashion is Jirai-kei (Landmine type).

I really like this outfit, but it might be a bit intimidating.

Speaking to them out of the blue might surprise them.

While I’m thinking about these things and trying to suppress my impulse, the mother had already wiped up the spilled juice properly.

…Hmm, I’m glad I didn’t do anything.

I shouldn’t snatch away her opportunity to take care of people.

That kind of happiness…how nice~~ No, wait! I must suppress these feelings!

But even after that, the boy spilled his juice and snacks several times and said he wanted to go to the bathroom.

Patience…patience, patience, patience!

I somehow suppress my overwhelming desire to care, stimulated by the boy’s clamor.

No-no, form is emptiness and emptiness is form…

“I told you, why are you—excuse me, miss, I’m so sorry for making a lot of noise and bothering me since a while ago…”

“Oh no, no problem.”

I’m perfectly fine, it’s not a trouble at all and if you don’t mind could I help with looking after him?

Oh look, there’s something on his mouth. Let me get that for you… such words seem like they would slip out of my mouth if I let my guard down for a moment!

Somehow enduring everything, I shake my head with a small smile.

The mother was apologizing to the person sitting on the other side too.

It seems tough.

I wish she could just relax during the movie and I could be the one that—no-no, it’s not allowed to do that.

Then, the boy spills juice again because of the shaking of the seat.

The boy’s behavior shakes my resolve again.

The movie screening time impeccably turned into a place for my spiritual training.

“I-it was fun, wasn’t it!”

“Yes. …By the way, are you okay? You seem to be very exhausted…”

“No, no, I’m not tired at all.”

I endured. I really endured a lot…

…I may not have absorbed much of the movie content, but I realize my own immaturity.

Talking about such things, Chifuji-san and I exit the cinema and return to the movie hall entrance.

The lights are brighter, and I realize, oh, the movie time has ended.

“Was 4DX okay for you, Chifuji-san… oh? You look a bit pale…”

“…Do I?”

Is it just my imagination? But, he seems a bit pale…

“Mom told you, right? Be careful because the seat shakes!”

“…I’m sorry.”

“That’s enough! We are never coming to the movies again!”

“Ah…”

When I turned around at the sound of the yelling, it was the parent and child who were next to us earlier.

Hmm, it seemed tough for the mother too, but it’s inevitable for a child of that age to make little mistakes.

“Why are you always so whiny!”

“I’m sorry…!”

Oh my…

“Wow, they are here, the typical ‘exploding’ mom and child.”

“It’s totally a common thing at spots where people bring their kids. Seriously, I used to get told stuff like that all the time too.”

I hear such a conversation from a couple nearby.

Certainly, it’s a common sight in shopping malls and supermarkets.

…Hmm, going to say, ‘It wasn’t a bother, it’s okay. So, you don’t need to worry about that…’ would be inappropriate.

In the end, with an ‘Enough! Let’s go home!’ the mother headed towards the exit with big strides, and the boy trudged along after her.

It’s difficult, isn’t it… I was about to say.

“…Raihara-san, excuse me. I will go to the restroom for a bit.”

“Ah, okay. I’ll be waiting.”

Saying ‘Excuse me’ to me again, Chifuji-san headed to the restroom.

…There was a lack of energy in his voice, and his awkward movements were a bit concerning.

Then, shortly after, a message to my smartphone.

『It seems I feel sick from the seat’s shaking. Sorry, but could you wait a bit?』

“Ah…!”

I wonder if he’s okay!? So that’s why his complexion was off.

I reply, telling him to take his time and to contact me immediately if he feels any pain.

Then a stamp of a polite dog saying thank you came back.

I worry while waiting for a while.

“…I’m sorry, and thank you for waiting. I don’t know, it’s shameful.”

Chifuji-san who returned, is indeed somewhat pale.

“No-no! I’m the one who should be sorry; I should have chosen a regular screening…”

“I mean, I also said I really wanted to see it. Haha, honestly, it was really fun, but it seems my body didn’t agree.”

“Let’s rest a bit. The coffee at that shop is delicious. …Ah, maybe not as much as the shop where Chifuji-san works.”

“That’s good. It would be hopeless if they surpassed us in taste when they are already winning in location.”

Chifuji-san says, jokingly. His tone seems to lack its usual vigor.

Let’s take a break slowly.

We enter a shop attached to the movie theater and sit down with our drinks ‘I’ll buy them, so please rest at the seat,’ I said, but ‘It’s against today’s purpose,’ he insisted.

By the way, I wonder what should I do?

I was worried that I don’t remember much of the movie because I was constantly distracted by the parent and child next to us…

But Chifuji-san, with a laugh, said he couldn’t concentrate much either due to the shaking of the seat.

“No, it’s embarrassing…but I have always been prone to getting sick. When I was little, I used to get fevers all the time.”

“Is that so…”

“I feel I have become much more stronger now, but sometimes I still get unwell during the changing of the seasons.”

“I see…It’s exactly this time, isn’t it? Please be careful with colds; it seems it will get much colder at night from today.”

“Ah, I didn’t know that. It has been quite warm recently. Thank you, I will be careful.”

Because the image of a mature, reliable man is stronger than that of a boy of the same age, I arbitrarily thought that he must be physically strong too.

But if that’s not the case, I am worried.

That means he’s a hard worker and likely to overexert himself, and that’s…

“…It might be odd for me to say this, but please rely on those around you if something happens…”

“I will.”

Chifuji-san nods and smiles gently.