Chapter 119: Yuya’s Charm Lecture
“Uu… uu… so Yoshizumi-senpai… had such a past… ugh …”
Yes, this is Yoshizumi reporting. We were currently chatting in the cafeteria after finishing our lunch. When I answered about the ‘suspicion of cohabitation’ that Yui had about me from earlier, she started to cry.
By the way, I was the one who explained the situation to Yui. The content was a lie that Kaede’s mother came up with, and it was exactly the same as what I told Nikaido when she had questioned me before.
Kaede wanted to talk about it herself, but I did my best to stop her. Why? Because even though the official announcement was that I was living in Kaede’s house, if I let Kaede handle it, she might reveal that it was really only the two of us living together.
“What kind of drama is that when your parents suddenly disappear, leaving you in debt!? Uu… Yoshizumi-senpai, it must have been difficult…” [TL: Oh right, there was that debt thingie going on.]
“Ah, no. Right now, it’s more difficult that Yui-chan is crying so hard, you know?”
The handkerchief Kaede lent her was already soaked with large tears. But it was easier for me to let her emotions explode in an exaggerated way than to receive a strange look at my face, even if it was mixed with a made-up story.
“I’m sorry for you, Yoshizumi-senpai, and no matter how many times I hear it, they’re terrible parents. I can’t believe they were just gone, only leaving behind debts. I wonder what would have happened to you now if it wasn’t for Hitotsuba-san … ”
“That’s right. You would have probably quit high school and became a pupil of your scary brother by now, right? In fact, that’s what Kaede said to me right before you came.”
Nikaido clutched her head in disbelief as I answered plainly. Shinji and Otsuki were speechless and Yui was shaking like she was scared. Kaede was the only one who was smiling and remembering. What’s wrong?
“I was kind of amused when I remembered the first time I met that brother. Also, he has a surprisingly childlike side which made him a very pleasant person to talk with. It’s no wonder Yuya-kun admired him.”
If you ask me, Kaede, you had a strong attitude when you first met Taka-san. You were also quite harsh with your words. Despite Taka-san mercilessly scaring you.
“What was it again? ‘The fact that you think you can scare me by being so aggressive is… well, what can I say? Oh, excuse me. Comparing you to a single-celled organism would sound rude to the single-celled organism itself. I’m sorry. And that tie is lame.’”
And you said that while smiling, right? It was an unbelievable tongue-in-cheek comment that had left me, and Taka-san, very confused.
“I-I was so desperate at that time! When I thought I had to save Yuya-kun, these words came out on their own!”
Kaede’s gesture of defending herself by waving her hands in the air was so cute that it brought light to the air that had been so heavy and dull. The tears that had been running down Yui’s cheeks had stopped and she seemed to have regained her composure.
“But, but! Whether or not Yoshizumi-senpai is worthy of Kaede-nee is another matter! Yes, I haven’t admitted it yet!”
Yui said forcefully, pointing at me as she clutched the handkerchief she borrowed from Kaede. It was good to see you were back in good spirits, but have you already forgotten that you were just told this morning that you shouldn’t point fingers at people?
“Yui-chan… I told you not to point at Yuya-kun, didn’t I? So why are you doing it again?”
“Hee—! I-I’m sorry! I won’t do it again, please forgive me, Kaede-nee!”
I think it was just my imagination, but Kaede was smiling, but on her back I could see a Hannya demon holding a dangerous weapon. But Nikaido, Shinji and the others seemed to see it too, and their faces were strained. It must be true that people who rarely got angry were terrifyingly scary when they did.
“Seriously, … Listen, Yui-chan. Yuya-kun is a very nice person, you know? That’s what I’m going to explain to you now, so listen carefully, okay?”
Oh no, that’s not good. It’s definitely going to be an endless rain of compliments for me from here on out. I made eye contact with Nikaido and the others who sensed the danger as well, and we chose to leave this place. I’m sorry to say that I’ll have to sacrifice Yui.
“Hitotsuba-san, I think I’ll head back first. I’m sorry to interrupt your reunion after so long.”
“Yeah, yeah! You’re right! If we’re here any longer, we won’t be able to talk about anything else! Shin-kun, let’s go back to the classroom too!”
“Yeah, I guess so. You and Yuya should talk and deepen your friendship.”
Hey, Shinji! You’re betraying me!? Let me go with you!
“You can’t, Yoshizumi. Yui-chan is like Hitotsuba-san’s little sister, so you have to make sure you get along with her.”
Nikaido smiled like a mean devil as she said that. What I saw in her eyes was a glint of joy. She must be enjoying imagining me writhing in a living h**l! You heartless b*****d!
“It’s called destiny, Yoshizumi. Have a good day, then.”
Nikaido put her hand on my shoulder and waved goodbye as she left the cafeteria. Damn it, it’s not fair to leave with such a fresh smile. Shinji and Otsuki-san hurriedly followed behind her. Shinji, be ready for me when I come back.
“Fufu. Well then, Yui-chan. For the rest of the time, I’ll tell you a lot about Yuya-kun’s charm. Let’s start with the part where I fell in love with Yuya-kun!”
I sighed and decided to watch Kaede as she began to talk with glee. I felt embarrassed to death, but I was also curious to see what Kaede thought of me. Yui, too, seemed to have made up her mind and leaned forward a little to take up a listening position.
“I still remember it clearly. That was one summer day last year—.”
Kaede’s narration continued non-stop until the chime rang, signaling the end of the lunch break. But according to her, it was less than 30% of the total, and she was not satisfied.
“I still have more to say! Yui-chan, please come to my house after school! I’ll let you hear the rest of the story!”
“Sorry, Kaede-nee. Let’s talk another time. I’m already full for today … ”
“Why do you say that!? We’re just getting to the good part! Talking about the confession from Yuya-kun would be really nice! Don’t you want to hear it!?”
“Ugh… give me a break! It’s not about Yoshizumi-senpai’s charm, it’s about Kaede-nee’s love story! I’m too embarrassed to know more!”
Yui ran away from the cafeteria while shouting. Kaede looked at her with a puzzled look on her back and said.
“Hey, Yuya-kun. Did she perhaps fall in love with you?”
It was scary how unaware you were of yourself!
Chapter 119: Yuya’s Charm Lecture
“Uu… uu… so Yoshizumi-senpai… had such a past… ugh …”
Yes, this is Yoshizumi reporting. We were currently chatting in the cafeteria after finishing our lunch. When I answered about the ‘suspicion of cohabitation’ that Yui had about me from earlier, she started to cry.
By the way, I was the one who explained the situation to Yui. The content was a lie that Kaede’s mother came up with, and it was exactly the same as what I told Nikaido when she had questioned me before.
Kaede wanted to talk about it herself, but I did my best to stop her. Why? Because even though the official announcement was that I was living in Kaede’s house, if I let Kaede handle it, she might reveal that it was really only the two of us living together.
“What kind of drama is that when your parents suddenly disappear, leaving you in debt!? Uu… Yoshizumi-senpai, it must have been difficult…” [TL: Oh right, there was that debt thingie going on.]
“Ah, no. Right now, it’s more difficult that Yui-chan is crying so hard, you know?”
The handkerchief Kaede lent her was already soaked with large tears. But it was easier for me to let her emotions explode in an exaggerated way than to receive a strange look at my face, even if it was mixed with a made-up story.
“I’m sorry for you, Yoshizumi-senpai, and no matter how many times I hear it, they’re terrible parents. I can’t believe they were just gone, only leaving behind debts. I wonder what would have happened to you now if it wasn’t for Hitotsuba-san … ”
“That’s right. You would have probably quit high school and became a pupil of your scary brother by now, right? In fact, that’s what Kaede said to me right before you came.”
Nikaido clutched her head in disbelief as I answered plainly. Shinji and Otsuki were speechless and Yui was shaking like she was scared. Kaede was the only one who was smiling and remembering. What’s wrong?
“I was kind of amused when I remembered the first time I met that brother. Also, he has a surprisingly childlike side which made him a very pleasant person to talk with. It’s no wonder Yuya-kun admired him.”
If you ask me, Kaede, you had a strong attitude when you first met Taka-san. You were also quite harsh with your words. Despite Taka-san mercilessly scaring you.
“What was it again? ‘The fact that you think you can scare me by being so aggressive is… well, what can I say? Oh, excuse me. Comparing you to a single-celled organism would sound rude to the single-celled organism itself. I’m sorry. And that tie is lame.’”
And you said that while smiling, right? It was an unbelievable tongue-in-cheek comment that had left me, and Taka-san, very confused.
“I-I was so desperate at that time! When I thought I had to save Yuya-kun, these words came out on their own!”
Kaede’s gesture of defending herself by waving her hands in the air was so cute that it brought light to the air that had been so heavy and dull. The tears that had been running down Yui’s cheeks had stopped and she seemed to have regained her composure.
“But, but! Whether or not Yoshizumi-senpai is worthy of Kaede-nee is another matter! Yes, I haven’t admitted it yet!”
Yui said forcefully, pointing at me as she clutched the handkerchief she borrowed from Kaede. It was good to see you were back in good spirits, but have you already forgotten that you were just told this morning that you shouldn’t point fingers at people?
“Yui-chan… I told you not to point at Yuya-kun, didn’t I? So why are you doing it again?”
“Hee—! I-I’m sorry! I won’t do it again, please forgive me, Kaede-nee!”
I think it was just my imagination, but Kaede was smiling, but on her back I could see a Hannya demon holding a dangerous weapon. But Nikaido, Shinji and the others seemed to see it too, and their faces were strained. It must be true that people who rarely got angry were terrifyingly scary when they did.
“Seriously, … Listen, Yui-chan. Yuya-kun is a very nice person, you know? That’s what I’m going to explain to you now, so listen carefully, okay?”
Oh no, that’s not good. It’s definitely going to be an endless rain of compliments for me from here on out. I made eye contact with Nikaido and the others who sensed the danger as well, and we chose to leave this place. I’m sorry to say that I’ll have to sacrifice Yui.
“Hitotsuba-san, I think I’ll head back first. I’m sorry to interrupt your reunion after so long.”
“Yeah, yeah! You’re right! If we’re here any longer, we won’t be able to talk about anything else! Shin-kun, let’s go back to the classroom too!”
“Yeah, I guess so. You and Yuya should talk and deepen your friendship.”
Hey, Shinji! You’re betraying me!? Let me go with you!
“You can’t, Yoshizumi. Yui-chan is like Hitotsuba-san’s little sister, so you have to make sure you get along with her.”
Nikaido smiled like a mean devil as she said that. What I saw in her eyes was a glint of joy. She must be enjoying imagining me writhing in a living h**l! You heartless b*****d!
“It’s called destiny, Yoshizumi. Have a good day, then.”
Nikaido put her hand on my shoulder and waved goodbye as she left the cafeteria. Damn it, it’s not fair to leave with such a fresh smile. Shinji and Otsuki-san hurriedly followed behind her. Shinji, be ready for me when I come back.
“Fufu. Well then, Yui-chan. For the rest of the time, I’ll tell you a lot about Yuya-kun’s charm. Let’s start with the part where I fell in love with Yuya-kun!”
I sighed and decided to watch Kaede as she began to talk with glee. I felt embarrassed to death, but I was also curious to see what Kaede thought of me. Yui, too, seemed to have made up her mind and leaned forward a little to take up a listening position.
“I still remember it clearly. That was one summer day last year—.”
Kaede’s narration continued non-stop until the chime rang, signaling the end of the lunch break. But according to her, it was less than 30% of the total, and she was not satisfied.
“I still have more to say! Yui-chan, please come to my house after school! I’ll let you hear the rest of the story!”
“Sorry, Kaede-nee. Let’s talk another time. I’m already full for today … ”
“Why do you say that!? We’re just getting to the good part! Talking about the confession from Yuya-kun would be really nice! Don’t you want to hear it!?”
“Ugh… give me a break! It’s not about Yoshizumi-senpai’s charm, it’s about Kaede-nee’s love story! I’m too embarrassed to know more!”
Yui ran away from the cafeteria while shouting. Kaede looked at her with a puzzled look on her back and said.
“Hey, Yuya-kun. Did she perhaps fall in love with you?”
It was scary how unaware you were of yourself!
