Shimizu-san Isn’t Here for Lunch Break 2
“You pure-pure maiden! What are you doing, missing out on such an opportunity?”
“Who’s the ‘pure-pure maiden (pyuapyua oto)’?”
But it’s true that I feel like I couldn’t make the most of the unexpected chance I got.
Feeling a bit down, Ai, perhaps sensing this, put her hand on my shoulder.
“Well, I said so harsh things, but asking for opinions on clothes, getting closer during the photo shoot, suggesting sharing an umbrella. Kei, you did well compared to your usual attitude.”
“Why are you suddenly saying that?”
“I’m the type who encourages others with praise, you know.”
“I’ve never heard that before.”
I haven’t had many opportunities to be taught by Ai, so I didn’t know.
“That’s right. Well, just like before, Kei, do your best at your own pace.”
“Ai…”
“Now, let’s hear more about sharing the umbrella! “
“What is it? “
Ai’s eyes were sparkling with curiosity.
* * *
“Yawn…”
On Monday, I arrived at school at the sa ti as usual and let out a small yawn.
After that, I explained in detail to Ai the series of events of walking ho with Hondō and sharing an umbrella.
By the ti the explanation was over, the clock had already struck twelve. That’s why I was slightly sleep-deprived compared to usual.
I fought against drowsiness as I opened my shoe locker.
“Geez…. “
I unintentionally let out a voice. There was sothing other than my shoes inside.
* * *
“Hey, Daiki. Are you awake?”
“Huh? Yeah, I’m fine.”
During the lunch break, while I was lost in thought, Toshiya approached with a Bentō.
“What are you thinking about?”
“I was just thinking about the last holiday.”
“Did sothing happen on the holiday?”
Saying this, Toshiya sat down in an empty seat next to .
“When I went to the shopping mall, I happened to et Shimizu-san.”
“Shimizu-san? “
“Yeah, her older sister was also there.”
“Shimizu-san’s sister, you an Shimizu Ai-san? “
“Toshiya, do you know Ai-san? “
“Of course, I know at least the vice president of our student council. Besides, Ai-san is quite famous for being Shimizu-san’s sister and being cute, you know?”
So that’s how it was. It seed like I was the only one who didn’t know about Ai-san.
“So what happened when you t them?”
“Ai-san invited to go shopping with Shimizu-san and her.”
“That’s an interesting turn of events. Did Daiki already know Ai-san?”
“No, I t her for the first ti then. Ai-san knew , though.”
Perhaps Shimizu-san told her about beforehand.
“I see. Still, it’s surprising that Ai-san would invite soone she just t to go shopping.”
“I was surprised too.”
I was indeed surprised at how quickly Ai-san was able to shorten the distance between us.
“So what did you go shopping for?”
“They were shopping for clothes.”
“And did Daiki help them pick out clothes?”
“I didn’t help much, to be honest. I just gave my opinions while they tried on clothes.”
They asked for my opinion, but I don’t rember giving any useful ones.
“Isn’t that what helping people choose clothes is all about? “
“Is that so?”
“I can’t say for sure since I haven’t had much experience helping girls choose clothes. What happened after that?”
“We played at the ga center. After that, Ai-san had so business to attend to, so we split up. Shimizu-san and I walked together to the station.”
To put it simply, that’s what happened.
“Oh, I see. Then what did Daiki think about that holiday? “
“At that ti, I was bothered by the words Ai-san said to …”
[Why are you on Kei’s side?]
For so reason, that question still hadn’t left my mind.
While thinking about that, the back door of the classroom swung open forcefully.
“Kei! “
Startled, I looked in the direction of the voice coming from the back of the classroom, and there stood Ai-san with an anxious expression.
“Toshiya, I’ll be right back.”
“Yeah? Uh, be careful.”
Feeling that sothing was off, I hurried over to Ai-san.
“What’s wrong, Ai-san?”
“Daiki-kun! I’m glad you’re here. Straight to the point, is Kei not here?”
“No, she’s not. Shimizu-san went sowhere right at the beginning of lunch break…”
“I knew it… “
Ai-san had a look of frustration on her face.
“What happened to Shimizu-san?”
“I told you before at the family restaurant that so people were interested in Kei. That girl hadn’t been around since lunchti, and according to her friend, she said she had sothing to do. That’s why I had a bad feeling and ca to check, and as expected, Kei wasn’t here. I guess I was a step too late…”
“Does that an Shimizu-san was summoned by soone?”
“That’s right. If she’s not here, I can’t stay here either. I have to find Kei.”
Ai-san has that serious look on her face I’ve seen before.
“Wait a mont. I’ll look for her too.”
“No, I don’t want to trouble you, Daiki-kun.”
“It’s fine. I’m also worried about Shimizu-san. Please let help.”
I stare at Ai-san seriously. After a few seconds of eye contact, Ai-san seems to give in and sighs, which is unusual.
“Daiki-kun is more stubborn than I thought. Fine. But don’t push yourself too hard.”
“Understood.”
“Oh, by the way. If you find her, let know so I can get in touch with her. There’s another childhood friend of mine who’s also looking for him, so let’s create a group and communicate there if anything happens.”
Ai-san and I exchanged contact information and started running in different directions.
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