Chapter 150: Before Becoming Second-Years [side Yukari Tomonaga]
It's been a while since a Yukari-focused chapter, but first—
Chapter 119: United Against a Common Enemy
Chapter 132: Promotion or Failure
—I recomnd reviewing those.
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The girl in front of looked like a gal at first glance.
...And honestly, she gave off a bit of a yankee vibe too.
Her clothes were a little flashy, but with a long skirt, so she didn't show much skin.
Her gaze was a bit sharp, and her tone was often rough or intimidating.
I found her scary and intimidating...no, honestly, she still scares a bit.
Yet here we were, just the two of us, having tea at a family restaurant.
Osada: "So? You managed to move up a grade, right, Tomonaga? I thought that'd be the end of it—?"
The scary older girl in front of ...well, we're actually the sa age, though.
Osada Ai is eyeing suspiciously...
Ahaha, can't be helped.
From last sumr through fall, I really ssed up big ti.
And yet, even though she was reluctant, she still agreed to help avoid repeating a year.
...And she even did it together with Mishima Satsuki, whom Osada absolutely hates.
Osada: "...Well, you called to thank , right, Tomonaga? And Mishima sort of did too, at the ti?"
Osada-san kept peering into my eyes, as if trying to figure out why I'd co to see her.
I told her honestly: I just wanted to thank her again and give her an update.
"Hmm." Osada-san kept staring at intently as she sipped her drink.
Osada: "...You've seriously changed, haven't you? Or maybe changed back? You worked so hard to look so pretty...did you gain the weight back?"
"...Haha...yeah, I weigh more than before now..."
Osada: "...Sorry. But sothing must've changed inside, right? If you want, will you tell ?"
If she's going to bring it up, I wish she wouldn't apologize for it...
Still, since it's a good chance, I decided to tell Osada-san about it.
I lost weight and got prettier from dieting through sumr and fall, and it made crazy—I thought I could do anything and have anything I wanted.
Boys who never looked at before started watching with burning eyes.
Girls who used to make fun of now looked at with admiration.
...Even the prince I'd always admired since middle school ca after from the other side...
There was a quiet boy who stuck with all through that diet.
He supported , publicly and privately, and I declared I'd confess to him once it was all over, and until then, I wouldn't see him.
But because I was an idiot, I threw away what mattered and fell for the prince I'd admired in an instant.
Osada: "...Yeah. Well, just like I heard...that was a dumb thing to do... You know I can't stand that kind of shalessness, right?"
"Ahaha, I know..."
An awkward silence falls.
Still,
"But, Osada-san, you still helped because I contributed to the class... Next week the new school year begins, and our classes will change. I wanted to thank you once more, since we probably won't be in the sa class again... Osada-san, I'm sorry for causing you so much trouble. And thank you, truly."
Osada-san turned red,
Osada: "Ah—enough, okay? That's embarrassing, so please stop..."
A tough gal, blushing deeply and looking down...maybe this gap is what got her boyfriend? For all her intimidating looks, Osada-san is actually a prude about relationships, hates dirty jokes, and is shy. And she's competent.
She's not a champion of justice, but she has her own rules, harsh to her enemies, kind to her friends.
"When I was in trouble, the words that supported were 'Kousuke-kun's words' and 'Osada-san's words.' Even if our classes change, I'll keep my promise from that day—not to trouble Kousuke-kun. Thank you so much, Osada-san."
Still blushing, Osada-san took a sip of coffee, thought for a mont, and said to ,
Osada: "...Got it. I'll be happy if you keep your promise to Saito-kun. ...By the way..."
Osada-san paused, like it was hard to say,
Osada: "...So, how's your relationship going?"
With Kuzu-kun and ?
...I decided to just be honest.
"Haha...actually, Kuzu-kun isn't interested in at all anymore. By winter...White Day was the day we found out if we'd move up a grade...but, well. I get that it's my own fault, so it's okay..."
Osada-san let out a sigh and glared off into the distance,
Osada: "...Guess that's...education..."
...She muttered sothing kind of scary...
It was like the old, scary, rough Osada-san was peeking out...
Osada: "...Well, just because you moved up doesn't an it's over, right? Not getting along with your boyfriend is a classic high school girl problem anyway. You hang in there too, Tomonaga."
"Okay!"
We're the sa age, but our relationship is totally hierarchical—this is just normal for us.
Osada-san thought hard for a mont, then looked straight in the eye,
Osada: "...Lately, ss—no, Kuzu's been acting up a lot. Sothing might happen because of his own choices. As his girlfriend, it might be tough for you, but..."
I nodded.
Osada: "I can see you regret what happened, and I like people who keep their promises."
With a smile, Osada-san stood up, picked up the bill,
Osada: "Today's your promotion celebration, so it's my treat. Even if we're in different classes, co talk to if you ever need anything, okay? ...See you, Yukaricchi."
Osada-san winked with a snap, grabbed the bill, and strode confidently out of the family restaurant.
...No wonder everyone follows her—I could never compete.
I finished off my remaining tea and stood up too.
I'm glad I got to see Osada-san today.
Now I'm looking forward to becoming a second-year even more.
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