Ahh, that was nerve-wracking.
With the excuse of going to hydrate myself, I went away from Ayanokouji-kun and Mako-chan.
Even though I've recently gotten used to 30-minute courses and got it down to just getting a good sweat out of it...
A bizarre amount of sweat and high heart rate. This isn't normal.
It wasn't a sudden outbreak of an illness or anything, it's clear that the reason cause is those two.
"It's because Mako-chan said sothing like that..."
Even when I tried to calm down my breathing by not recalling it as much as possible, that was just a aningless effort. No matter what, I end up recalling what had happened earlier.
'By the way, wait a sec Honami-chan.' (TLN: tte iu ka. Can't think of an English equivalent. Not quite by the way, but that's the best I can do)
The words Mako-chan, who we'd t up at the gym, muttered after looking alternatively between and Ayanokojluji-kun.
'It's probably what you usually wear, but have you noticed that your appearance is quite bold?"
"...!?"
I was too focused on other things that I didn't realise anything about my appearance.
I just thought about training at the gym like usual, and about being calm....
'So you didn't notice, Honami-chan...'
'What is it...?'
'Ah no, um... well you know, like, it's a bit embarrassing when you're not used to it and your appearance becos like this. Right?'(TLN: probably scuffed tl.)
'I see?'
Mako-chan courteously conveyed my feelings in their entirety.
She probably thought openly admitting it would make it relatively easier on , but it had the opposite effect.
Because of her kind ddling, I was filled with the feeling of wanting to hide forever.
That's why for 30 minutes, I had my focus concentrated solely on the treadmill.
And that reaction happens now...
"Uuu... It's too embarrassing..."
I want to change right now and then, but I can't do that.
I got a bit sweaty so I changed into a reserved-looking jersey~, my intentions would definitely get seen through.
It's bad even if they are simple-minded, so Ayanokouki-kun would definitely notice.
Before I knew it, my throat had beco dry.
It was just an excuse to run away, but I decided to properly hydrate myself.
"I think I've cald down a bit."
By drinking so cold water, I'd finally regained composure.
"...Yep. Let's do my best."
It's gym ti now. If I concentrate on my training, it'll be solved.
But the mont I think that and returned to the gym's entrance, my feet beca heavier.
From far away, I saw Ayanokouji-kun...speaking to Mako-chan as if they were having fun.
"Isn't their talk taking off....?
I didn't know what they were talking about, but their conversation didn't pause and continued on.
Mako-chan's attitude also didn't seem to differ from when she talked to our classmates.
Is it because she was together with Ayanokouji-kun on the school trip? They've opened up to one another quite a bit...
Even though a friend and a friend getting along is a good thing, I was feeling restless and my emotions were stirring about deep inside my chest.
Like, unpleasant emotions are clinging around .
The steps that should've gotten heavier.
The feeling of being connected to a chain had now disappeared.
Rather, I wanted to get rid of this uneasiness in my chest quickly.
I beca unable to think of anything else other than that.
"I am strange after all...nope, but...I'll get through today...!" (TLN: not quite but it's hard to translate this line to English and I cba)
I took a deep breath as if to give myself a push on the back.
And then, I decided to return to the two as the usual .
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Translated by u/adventurousart8711
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