Chapter 23: Yuya with the tease
“Wenyu pullujap myumbensh, nyuwe sukool!” [TN: (Guess) When you pulled up your bangs, you were so cool!]
Kaede’s mouth was squirming up as she uttered some incomprehensible words. You want me to translate? Don’t be absurd. I don’t understand it either.
“It’s fine to talk, but at least swallow what’s in your mouth before you do it. I don’t understand what you’re talking about.”
We left the school, hand in hand to the supermarket in order to buy ingredients for a hot pot. We finished cooking quickly and were now having a slightly late supper.
Kaede insisted on kimchi hot pot. So, I sauteed minced garlic and ginger in sesame oil and then threw in the nabe ingredients I had bought. This step always added flavor to the dish, making it more delicious.
Since it was late, they were out of Chinese cabbage, one of the main ingredients, but I had bought kimchi instead and threw it in. The result was great since it was cheap, and the kimchi added a rich flavor. After that, I added bean sprouts, mushrooms, tofu, pork, and finished cooking. The dish was easy to make and fills you up. In addition, it was quite a healthy dish because of the nutrition from the vegetables, which were often lacking when boiled. That was what hot pot was all about.
“Haaaaa. Mmmh… hot pot is good after all. It warms me up. But I’m sorry, Yuya-kun. You must be tired, yet you still prepared it for me. I’ll take care of the cleanup, so please take a good night’s rest.”
“Don’t worry about it, it’s not as hard as it sounds. Anyway, what were you saying while you were eating? I have no idea.”
“That’s right! When Yuya-kun pulled up his bangs, it was so cool and awesome! It made me swoon!”
Kaede looked up to the sky while placing her hands on her chest. I just watched her with a blank stare. What is it about the way I brush up my bangs that makes her feel swooned? I didn’t understand what Kaede’s point was.
“No! This is not just my weakness. It’s probably a common weakness for all women. When a boy who is working hard says ‘Well, I guess I’ll get serious now’ and brushes his hair, that’s just the best! And if he goes on to play a major role in the game, you’ll easily fall in love with him! You’d be crazy not to!”
“Ah… yes. I see…”
Do you really know what you’re doing? She stared at me with a fierce glare, but to be honest, I really don’t understand at this point. It is true that the reason why I brushed my bangs up was to turn on the switch in my mind, but I guess that is what made me become cynical. I mean, Kaede, it’s amazing that you can observe the detailed movements of mine so well and even understand the state of my mind.
“Huh. It’s natural, isn’t it? I’ve been watching Yuya-kun play soccer for a long time, you know. I know the moment you get serious.”
”… Is that how it is?”
“That’s the way it is. And don’t you want to understand the person you love? I want to know more about you, Yuya-kun. I’d be happy if you felt the same way.”
I understand. I know that my feelings are already inexplicably directed towards Kaede. Just within only three days. But still three days. The time I’ve spent with Kaede has allowed me to see more and more aspects of her that I didn’t know existed. The more I come to know her, the more I become captivated by her charms.
“Yes… I want to know more about Kaede, too. I think so.”
“Well then! Today is the day we bathe together! The best way to get to know each other is to get naked together! I’ll wash your back, Yuya-kun!”
Why does this girl want to take a bath with me at any given possibility? Could it be that she has a habit of exposing herself or something? As a man, I would have been delighted to see her, but that was still too stimulating. I should firmly refuse. No, wait. I’ll just go along with it and see how she reacts.
“… Oh, I agree. The quickest way to get to know each other is to get naked. Okay, let’s take a bath together after this. You’re going to wash my back, right?”
How about that, Kaede!
“Ehh!? You’re serious, Yuya-kun!? You’re really going to take a bath with me!?”
Thank you for your panicked reaction along with your face as red as an apple. If you’re embarrassed, don’t force yourself to say it. But Kaede’s petite panic as she flapped her hands in front of her face was so cute, so I decided to watch her without immediately telling her I was joking.
Later, when I told her that I was joking, she puffed out her mouth and angrily said, ‘Don’t make fun of me!’ But I’m happy to report that it was also a lovely experience.
Chapter 23: Yuya with the tease
“Wenyu pullujap myumbensh, nyuwe sukool!” [TN: (Guess) When you pulled up your bangs, you were so cool!]
Kaede’s mouth was squirming up as she uttered some incomprehensible words. You want me to translate? Don’t be absurd. I don’t understand it either.
“It’s fine to talk, but at least swallow what’s in your mouth before you do it. I don’t understand what you’re talking about.”
We left the school, hand in hand to the supermarket in order to buy ingredients for a hot pot. We finished cooking quickly and were now having a slightly late supper.
Kaede insisted on kimchi hot pot. So, I sauteed minced garlic and ginger in sesame oil and then threw in the nabe ingredients I had bought. This step always added flavor to the dish, making it more delicious.
Since it was late, they were out of Chinese cabbage, one of the main ingredients, but I had bought kimchi instead and threw it in. The result was great since it was cheap, and the kimchi added a rich flavor. After that, I added bean sprouts, mushrooms, tofu, pork, and finished cooking. The dish was easy to make and fills you up. In addition, it was quite a healthy dish because of the nutrition from the vegetables, which were often lacking when boiled. That was what hot pot was all about.
“Haaaaa. Mmmh… hot pot is good after all. It warms me up. But I’m sorry, Yuya-kun. You must be tired, yet you still prepared it for me. I’ll take care of the cleanup, so please take a good night’s rest.”
“Don’t worry about it, it’s not as hard as it sounds. Anyway, what were you saying while you were eating? I have no idea.”
“That’s right! When Yuya-kun pulled up his bangs, it was so cool and awesome! It made me swoon!”
Kaede looked up to the sky while placing her hands on her chest. I just watched her with a blank stare. What is it about the way I brush up my bangs that makes her feel swooned? I didn’t understand what Kaede’s point was.
“No! This is not just my weakness. It’s probably a common weakness for all women. When a boy who is working hard says ‘Well, I guess I’ll get serious now’ and brushes his hair, that’s just the best! And if he goes on to play a major role in the game, you’ll easily fall in love with him! You’d be crazy not to!”
“Ah… yes. I see…”
Do you really know what you’re doing? She stared at me with a fierce glare, but to be honest, I really don’t understand at this point. It is true that the reason why I brushed my bangs up was to turn on the switch in my mind, but I guess that is what made me become cynical. I mean, Kaede, it’s amazing that you can observe the detailed movements of mine so well and even understand the state of my mind.
“Huh. It’s natural, isn’t it? I’ve been watching Yuya-kun play soccer for a long time, you know. I know the moment you get serious.”
”… Is that how it is?”
“That’s the way it is. And don’t you want to understand the person you love? I want to know more about you, Yuya-kun. I’d be happy if you felt the same way.”
I understand. I know that my feelings are already inexplicably directed towards Kaede. Just within only three days. But still three days. The time I’ve spent with Kaede has allowed me to see more and more aspects of her that I didn’t know existed. The more I come to know her, the more I become captivated by her charms.
“Yes… I want to know more about Kaede, too. I think so.”
“Well then! Today is the day we bathe together! The best way to get to know each other is to get naked together! I’ll wash your back, Yuya-kun!”
Why does this girl want to take a bath with me at any given possibility? Could it be that she has a habit of exposing herself or something? As a man, I would have been delighted to see her, but that was still too stimulating. I should firmly refuse. No, wait. I’ll just go along with it and see how she reacts.
“… Oh, I agree. The quickest way to get to know each other is to get naked. Okay, let’s take a bath together after this. You’re going to wash my back, right?”
How about that, Kaede!
“Ehh!? You’re serious, Yuya-kun!? You’re really going to take a bath with me!?”
Thank you for your panicked reaction along with your face as red as an apple. If you’re embarrassed, don’t force yourself to say it. But Kaede’s petite panic as she flapped her hands in front of her face was so cute, so I decided to watch her without immediately telling her I was joking.
Later, when I told her that I was joking, she puffed out her mouth and angrily said, ‘Don’t make fun of me!’ But I’m happy to report that it was also a lovely experience.
