About Touma-kun, Who Wants to Spend His Time Quietly, Is Liked by the School’s Madonna - Chapter 46

Touma-Kun Quits Being a Plain Student B-kun

Translated by AmaLynne

Bleep! Beep! the sound of an alarm…

「…whew, good night’s sleep. Now, it’s time to go. Hmm…my bangs don’t cover my eyes. The back used to be shoulder length too…」

I haven’t had a proper haircut in years.

I’ve been cutting my own hair until now…

I left my room and went downstairs.

Then I stand in front of the bathroom mirror.

「Feels strange… This will take some time to get used to.」

Then I finish brushing my teeth and go into the living room.

「Ah! Brother! Good morning! …Yeah! You’re so cool!」

「Oh, Touma. Good morning, you look good.」

「Good morning, you two. I’m not feeling quite myself at the moment, though.」

「Fufufu…Aya-chan is going to fall in love with you all over again!」

「I hope so…but the real fight is yet to e.」

「Touma, keep your head up, okay?」

「Oh, father. Let’s eat and get ready.」

I eat my breakfast as fast as I can.

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「All right, let’s make a phone call first.」

I call someone.

「Oh, hello. Shinji-san, good morning.」

「Touma. Looks like you’ve made up your mind, huh?」

「Well. For Aya’s sake, what a surprise. Finally, I’m beginning to understand what Shinji-san was talking about.」

「Right? These things e naturally. So, I have your permission, what do you want to do?」

「Shinji-san went straight to it, can I take that place?」

「Should I take it and just go…oh, that’s all right. I’ll park somewhere else today.」

「Thank you, Shinji-san. I’ll pay you the money.」

「No need. It’s my little brother’s big day. Let me at least do that.」

「Thank you……brother.」

「Whoa, long time. That’s why they call me…but on one condition.」

「Hmm? What is it? If there’s anything I can do, I’ll help you as much as I can.」

「Phew, my little brother. You know, the homeroom teacher of the class that wins the uping sports festival is going to get cabaret drinks from the other male teachers… Touma, can you get serious?」

「Yes, goodbye. Then, later.」

「Wait――!! You’re not the only one――!! I’ve been with a girl――!!」

I hang up the phone.

「Good grief…trying to act cool…」

Well, I know he’s trying to hide his embarrassment…but he really meant it.

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Next I do my hair in a style I haven’t had in a long time.

Then I spray it down to harden it.

Otherwise, it’s going to get crushed.

「Okay, that’s it.」

Father and Marina have already left the house.

Before I leave, I go to my mother.

「Morning, mother. Yeah, I changed my hair. I’ve got this girl I care about who is getting a lot of crap from people because I’m not good enough for her. She doesn’t mind, but I don’t like it. I want her to smile from the bottom of her heart. I like her smile… Okay, I’m off then.」

I leave the house, get on my bike, and set off.

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I came close to the school.

And then, just like that, I slowly walked into the school gate.

「W-What the hell! That cool thing!!」

「It’s a Kawasaki! That thing must cost 400,000 yen!」

「Who the hell is that?」

I walk up to where Shinji-san is.

Then I take off my helmet.

「Whoa! I missed that! That was refreshing…yeah yeah yeah, isn’t it good?」

「Haha, it still doesn’t feel right, though. Then, please.」

「I’ll be there. When it’s time to leave, e to me.」

I’ll leave the bike with Shinji-san.

Otherwise, I’m afraid someone will play a prank or something.

Okay, here’s the thing.

I don’t think I’m good-looking.

At best, I’d say I’m just below average.

But there are plenty of ways to do it.

Lighten the amount of hair, keep the sides, and add extra volume at the top.

The bangs were also lightly brushed out so that the forehead was lightly exposed.

Leave the nape of the neck unkempt.

The next step is posture.

The back is straight and the chest is up.

Pull back the chin and walk with dignity.

This alone should make a big difference.

「Hey hey!? Who is that handsome guy!?」

「Did we have a guy like that!?」

「He looks kind of strong…」

「I don’t remember anyone with that kind of swagger.」

…A good start, at least.

Then I hear a familiar voice.

It’s that guy, clasping me by the shoulders.

「Yo! Touma! Hey, hey, hey! You look refreshed!」

「Yo, Aki. Well…I want to ask you something. Are you okay with this?」

「You’re a good man, you know that? Yeah, I’m sure you’ll be fine. Very handsome man, I assure you.」

「Well, that’s a relief. All right, later then.」

「Yeah. Kukuku…now we can have a good time together.」

「…in moderation.」

As it is, I enter the school, feeling the eyes on me.

Then, I look at the ranking list near the entrance.

Because our school shows the top 50 grade.

「…Okay. Mine will be…」

My ranking was 5th in my grade.

Also…

「Hey…I told Aya to get serious, but…」

To my surprise, Aya was at the top of her grade.

But 5th place would somehow be balanced.

At that time, I hear a voice that moves my heart.

「T-Touma-kun…?」

I looked that way and saw my favorite girl with her eyes wide open…