About Touma-kun, Who Wants to Spend His Time Quietly, Is Liked by the School’s Madonna - Chapter 26

The Decisive Battle is Friday ~Part 2~

Translated by AmaLynne

 

~Aya Shimizu Point of View~

 

Today is finally the day of our firework date.

 

I ask my mother to let me wear a yukata.

 

「Mother! Hurry, hurry! I’m going to be late!」

 

「What are you talking about? It’s not late at all. Okay, this should do it.」

 

「Is it done? Mirror, mirror!」

 

I look at myself in the mirror to make sure it’s done.

 

「I-Is it weird? Does light blue suit me?」

 

「Don’t worry, it looks good on you.」

 

「Do you think my hair looks okay? I think it’s called a chignon style, right?」

 

「Yes, yes, it’s fine. I’m proud of you.」

 

「Yoshino-kun, I wonder what he thinks of it?」

 

「You’ll have to ask him.」

 

「…Right, mother! I want to go now!」

 

「Hey! It’s not time yet!」

 

「Because I can’t wait! Besides, I have a date while I’m waiting!」

 

「My, you never know… Well, I’ll start the car.」

 

I’ll have my mother drive me to the station where we’re meeting.

 

「Mother! Thank you!」

 

「Yes, yes…make sure you do it right, okay?」

 

「Yes!」

 

I can’t control my excitement and head for the ticket gate.

 

Ugh…I’m being watched…I’m being watched by people around me…

 

Normally I don’t like it, but now it’s ok…because I’m feeling happy right now…

 

Yoshino-kun, will he say it looks good on me?

 

Yoshino-kun said he would come in a yukata, but I bet he looks cool…

 

Time flew by as I was thinking about that.

 

Then Yoshino-kun walked toward us.

 

…Yoshino-kun walks slowly with good posture, looking awesome and cool in his yukata…

 

Wow, he’s so calm… Am I the only one who’s nervous…?

 

…And what’s more, he found out that I was here half an hour ago…so embarrassing…

 

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After that, we both got on the train…

 

What should I do!? I’m being kabedon!?

 

H-He’s protecting me from being crushed!

 

I don’t stink right!? I’ve had a bath, but it’s…hot…

 

And, and…Yoshino-kun, he stares at me…

 

I-It’s weird after all!? Maybe I’m too enthusiastic!?

 

He didn’t even comment… Did he not like this color and my hair?

 

……Okay! When I get off the train, I’ll muster up the courage to ask!

 

When I got off the train, Yoshino-kun was a gentleman.

 

He got off first himself and extended his hand to me.

 

When our hands touched…my heart was about to go out of control…

 

Then I got up the courage to ask.

 

And then! He complimented me! He said it looked good on me…so happy…!

 

I’m struggling to suppress my grin!

 

There was silence after that, but it wasn’t particularly awkward.

 

Even more…I’m so nervous that I can’t calm down…

 

It’s a casual thing, but even his walking speed matches mine…

 

Ahh geez!!! I’m so thrilled!!!

 

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When we arrived at the amusement park, Yoshino-kun showed me around.

 

He told me that there was a secluded place where I could find a good spot.

 

…A deserted place, why…?

 

Is that it? Is it because Yoshino-kun said he doesn’t like crowds?

 

But this is my chance!

 

I’m going to confess my feelings to Yoshino-kun after watching the fireworks!

 

Soon after we arrived, the fireworks were launched and dyed the night sky…

 

…Beautiful…I wonder if they were this beautiful…?

 

After all, it’s because I’m watching them with Yoshino-kun…?

 

Then the fireworks were over and I was about to finally confess my feelings.

 

I was ready, and I said the words, but I was interrupted by Yoshino-kun.

 

And what is it? The next moment I thought, No way, and the words came from Yoshino-kun mouth…

 

Like…? Who…? Yoshino-kun, like…me?

 

I found myself in tears…

 

What should I do? …I want to reply right away, but I can’t stop…

 

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~Touma Point of View~

 

I confessed my feelings, but she cried…

 

What should I do in a situation like this?

 

…But I can’t just leave her alone.

 

I walked slowly and approached Shimizu…

 

「Shimizu, you don’t have to say a word. Just shake your head if you want to refuse or nod if you want to accept.」

 

Shimizu nodded her head as much as she could.

 

I felt Shimizu’s fondness, but this is different…

 

I couldn’t hold back and pulled Shimizu into my arms.

 

Shimizu continues to cry in my arms…

 

And time passes…

 

 

 

「*Kusuu*……already, I’m okay……thank you……」

 

「I see……」

 

I let go of Shimizu, though I’m reluctant to leave.

 

「Ehehe…I’m so happy…Um, Yoshino-kun…I also like you…that…please let me be your girlfriend…」

 

So cute!

 

「So cute…」

 

「Eh…? C-Cute!?」

 

Ah! It’s out of my mouth!

…Well, it’s okay. In fact, it’s cute.

 

「Yes, she’s cute. My girlfriend is a cute, sweet girl.」

 

「Fuee!? Eh!? …auuuu…」

 

She’s red up to her ears…So cute.

…No good, I can’t stop.

I need to control myself…

 

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「…Do you want to sit down for now?」

 

「Y-Yes…」

 

We move to a location and sit on a bench.

 

「…………」

 

「…………」

 

「「Umm…」」

 

「…………」

 

「…………」

 

「Shimizu…」

 

「Yes…」

 

「From now on, I’ll be looking forward with you. Just so you know…my love is heavy. If you’re going to run away, do it now, okay?」

 

「Eh!? I-I won’t run away!! Come at me!」

 

「Haha! I see! Come at me! …kukuku.」

 

「Y-You laugh…! But, that, I’m looking forward with you…」

 

Thus, Shimizu and I became lovers.

 

Will I ever be able to control myself with her cuteness?

 

…I’m going to do my best…to take good care of her.