Episode 29: Unable to Stay Calm
“……”
Ayano waited for the green light with an eco bag in one hand and a composed expression, but inside, she was far from calm.
Until she finished paying, she had resolved to “properly face him as his girlfriend” today.
However, the moment she left the convenience store and saw her house, the Ayano inside her head started screaming, “Mipyaah!?”
Once she became conscious of it, expectations, nervousness, and a bit of fear rushed through her.
Still, the desire to see him right away took precedence, and her mind was in a festive state.
She formulated a plan for the future in a hurried mental meeting.
First, she would simply enjoy the hotcakes he baked for her.
Then, she would have him invite her to his room and fill her heart with a peaceful moment.
At just the right time, she would bring up, “I have something important to talk about.”
He should understand that she’s serious.
–Especially, she wanted him to learn the correct information about how to choose and use the key item together.
The red light for pedestrians started flashing.
Okay, so that’s how it’s going to be — she concluded.
Suddenly, she heard a familiar electronic sound, snap.
“Eh?”
She turned her face in that direction.
Someone was pointing a smartphone at her.
Who is it? What are they doing?
Her thoughts couldn’t keep up with the situation.
“Oh, Ichinose-san. What a coincidence to meet you in a place like this.”
That someone spoke in an unnaturally calm tone.
That someone showed an unnaturally refreshing smile.
–Mikado Kouki.
She finally understood.
She had been photographed by this guy.
Moreover, in her current state, which she only showed to her boyfriend.
–This is bad, her heart screamed.
She sensed danger beyond just being seen by a classmate.
“W-What are you taking pictures of…! Don’t do whatever you want!”
Ayano reached out to snatch his smartphone, but another electronic sound reached her ears.
He grinned eerily.
–Scary.
Scary, scary, scary…!
“If you don’t mind, would you like to talk with me for a bit?”
–Help me.
Ichinose Ayano ran through the green light that had started flashing.
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Afterword
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Episode 30 will be published around 6:00 on March 11th.
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