Shimizu-san and Misunderstanding 2
(TN: Without Text.)
“So you’re the accomplice in the class working with Ai!”
“Yes. Did you hear about it from Ai Senpai?”
“But I couldn’t ask her who it was! Since when? Since when were you asked to do this?”
“Since our first year.”
“That long ago?!”
I had never realized it.
I’d like to believe it’s not because I’m oblivious but because Seto was very discreet.
“Although I say ‘watching’, it was mostly just updating Ai Senpai about Shimizu-san’s situation from ti to ti. It wasn’t much of a job.”
“…Still, it’s impressive you kept it up from our first year until now.”
“For dorayaki.”
“What?”
“Every ti I report about Shimizu-san to Ai Senpai, I occasionally get dorayaki.”
“You were lured in by food?!”
I thought Seto was a loyal junior, looking out for her senior.
Turns out she’s more pragmatic than I thought.
“You can’t bla , Dorayaki is delicious. So? Are you ready to admit you like Hondō?”
“Wha—”
Co to think of it, that’s what we were originally talking about.
“There’s more evidence, like how you two were closely working together during cooking class. I have plenty more.”
“Ugh…”
“It’s easier if you just admit you like him.”
Suddenly, our roles have been reversed.
“I get it…”
“Sorry, I couldn’t hear you. What did you say?”
“I said I get it! Yes, I like Hondō!”
I unintentionally raised my voice.
I hope it didn’t echo into the hallway.
“…Say sothing.”
“Shimizu-san, you really do like Hondō.”
“You’re the one who pointed it out!”
“I did, but I wasn’t completely sure…”
I thought that with all the evidence Seto provided, she was sure I had feelings for Hondō.
Apparently, I was mistaken.
“Okay then. Now that you know I… li-like Hondō, what are you going to do?”
“…There’s sothing I’d like your help with.”
“What?”
Unexpectedly, Seto brought up sothing I hadn’t considered.
“Just so you know, if you ask for Dorayaki in exchange for not telling anyone, I’ll refuse.”
“…I won’t do that.”
“Hey, what was that pause? Did you consider it for a mont after hearing my words?”
“I wouldn’t threaten soone over dorayaki… probably.”
“You should say that with more confidence…”
Otherwise, I’d have to always carry dorayaki with just to keep Seto’s mouth shut.
“…I can get my dorayaki from Ai Senpai. Anyway, let’s get back to the topic. What I ant to say is, we can help each other out.”
“Help each other out?”
“Yes, like how I can chat with Hondō about love while you pretend to be asleep, just as before, and get to know his preferences in girls.”
“I see.”
“Actually, the last ti we chatted about love, I listened to Hondō with the intention of telling you.”
“Is that so? Then, thank you for that.”
“You’re welco. So, what do you think? It’s not a bad deal, right?”
“… It’s not a bad deal for , sure. But what’s in it for you? What do you want to do for you?”
Earlier, Seto had ntioned that we could help each other out.
That ans she must want so kind of favor from .
“…There are two things I want.”
“Tell .”
“First, I want you to teach about love.”
“What?”
“I want you to teach about love.”
“I heard you the first ti. No but, what do you an by that?”
She said it with a serious face, so I don’t think she’s joking. But it’s too vague.
“You just admitted you like Hondō. That ans you’re in love. If you’re in love, you should know about it. I don’t understand what love is, and I want you to teach .”
“I don’t fully understand love either…”
“Whatever you know is enough.”
I look at Seto again, and her eyes are filled with seriousness.
“For instance, what do you like about Hondō?”
“W-What? Why all of a sudden? Well… I like that he sees not just my appearance but who I truly am inside.”
“I see… Next question. When did you realize you liked Hondō?”
“Er… during our first year of high school.”
“I hadn’t noticed that. Next, do you want to kiss Hondō?”
“Wh-What the heck are you saying?!”
I imagine it in my head.
Hondō’s face cos closer…and then our silhouettes rge…
“… Shimizu-san, you’re so cute.”
“…if you want to pick a fight, I’m ready….”
“I didn’t an it that way, sorry. It’s just that seeing you blush while imagining a kiss is so different from your usual deanor.”
“… Don’t do that again.”
“Understood. What I wanted to say is that I’d like you to answer questions like these.”
So, she wants to understand the emotions I feel towards Hondō as a reference.
“…Alright. But even if you’re not convinced by my answer, I don’t care.”
“It’s okay. Thank you, Shimizu-san.”
“You ntioned there was another thing you wanted help with. Tell .”
“I want help getting closer to the person I’m interested in.”
She’s made another request that’s very specific.
“First of all, who are you interested in?”
“…Ah.”
Seto seems to have just realized she didn’t ntion the na of the person she’s interested in.
“Do I have to say the na?”
“How can I help you get closer to him if you don’t tell his na?”
“…You have a point. Fine, I’ll say it. The person I’m interested in is… Matsuoka-kun. Toshiya Matsuoka.”
It took Seto less ti than I thought to say the na.
It’s honestly surprising to find out he’s interested in Matsuoka.
…Matsuoka? Co to think of it, didn’t he say he liked Seto?
“What’s wrong?”
What should I do? Should I tell her? That Matsuoka likes her?
Seto has consistently said he’s ‘interested’ in Matsuoka, which ans she hasn’t really confird her feelings yet.
Honestly, I don’t really know Matsuoka, but spilling the beans about soone’s feelings before a confession seems a bit cruel.
“Nothing, never mind.”
I decided to keep quiet about Matsuoka’s feelings towards Seto.
“Really? So, Shimizu-san, will you help get closer to Matsuoka-kun?”
“What exactly do you want to do? I’m not close to Matsuoka.”
“True. Matsuoka seems to be afraid of you.”
“You could’ve sugar-coated that a bit.”
Seto’s remarks, unintentional or not, can sotis be a bit sharp.
“Sorry. I don’t need you to do anything imdiately. But if there’s anything I’d like you to do, I’ll let you know.”
“Got it. But if I don’t want to, I’ll refuse.”
“That’s fine. I’d be happy if Shimizu-san would help, but only when you genuinely want to.”
With that, Seto extended her hand towards .
“What’s with the hand?”
“It’s a gesture to formally say I’m looking forward to working with you’.”
“…Just know that if you regret collaborating with , I won’t be responsible.”
I took Seto’s hand.
I thought I saw the corner of Seto’s mouth lift slightly, but it was probably just my imagination.
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