Ore wo Suki nano wa Omae dake ka yo - Chapter 5 Part 2

Chapter 5 Part 2

 

Next morning. I walked to school in a daze.

 

After I got home last night, I wasted a lot of time trying to come up with a solution to solve everything, but I got nothing.

 

It felt like I had no choice but to go with the first ending, get Cosmos or Himawari to go out with Sun-chan.

 

As for Pansy… I couldn’t come up with anything, so that matter would be put on hold for now.

 

Call me an a**hole, go ahead.

 

Nevertheless, I knew that I should apologize to her…

 

“Are you listening, Joro?”

“…Hm? Yeah, I’m listening.”

 

She was talking about her movie date with Sun-chan this Saturday.

 

From her smile, which was brighter than usual, it was clear that she was really looking forward to it.

 

“So, what should I wear for the day? Should I dress up to look sexier?”

“You two aren’t in a relationship yet, just dress up like usual.”

“Jeez, but doing that won’t change the status quo! I want him to think of me as a girl!”

“You look the cutest when you’re acting like your usual self. Don’t bother dressing up weirdly.”

“Is that so? Hehehe…”

 

Huh? She became bashful after hearing me saying that. Cosmos just brushed my compliment off, but it seemed like it worked on Himawari. Not that I really care at this point though.

 

“C’mon, it’s time already, you should get going quickly.”

“Right! I’ll go ahead then! Thank you!”

“Don’t mind it. Good luck.”

“Mm! Also, Joro!”

 

As if she remembered something, Himawari stopped walking before turning around to face me.

 

“What is it?”

“You don’t need to hide it when you’re feeling down! Get well soon, you can’t do your best when you aren’t in your best shape!”

 

That was all she said before dashing away and leaving.

 

…Shut it. It wasn’t like I was feeling down or anything, hmph…

 

*    *    *

 

“I’m looking forward to Saturday, Sun-chan!”

“Yes! Me too!”

 

She acted according to the plan, even timed her words to match my timing as I entered the classroom. That girl was a formidable one, indeed.

 

Hm? It seemed like she was looking at me.

 

[Need backup.]

 

I see. She wanted me to live up the conversation so that they could have a nice mood going around.

 

Alright, let’s get things done quickly.

 

“What are you two talking about?”

“Good morning, Joro!”

“Yo, Joro! We’re just talking about our plan to go to see the movie this Saturday.”

“Huh, I see. The more I see you two, the more you two look like a couple.”

“Ehehe…”

 

Himawari bashfully scratched her head.

 

That gesture was pretty childish, but it was still in the safe zone.

 

“What are you on about? You’re the one who hangs out with her the most.”
“Not really, especially nowadays. We’re high school students already, if we hang out too much, people will misunderstand our relationship.”

 

That was a lie~ We just watched a movie together last Sunday~

“Huh, really?”

“Really. Well, you two fit each other, so I don’t think there’ll be any problem if someone were to see you two go around the town. As her childhood friend, I hope that she could attain her happiness, so be sure to make her happy, okay, Sun-chan?”

 

I felt like a martyr doing this. Be thankful to me, Himawari.

 

“O-Oi…”

“Just kidding~ It was a joke, a joke.”

“I-I see…”

 

Let’s not overdo it though, so time to back down.

 

Besides, I knew the identity of his crush.

 

“Alright, I’m going back to my seat.”

“Okay!”

“Aye, sir!”

 

When I got back to my seat, Himawari sent me a ‘Thank you’ through eye contact.

 

Well, I didn’t need to reply to that.

 

But still, Himawari. No matter how happy you were right now, the person who brought you that happiness had already set his eyes on another girl.

 

*   *   *

 

It was almost lunchtime.

 

Now, what should I do? Sun-chan always ate his lunch with Cosmos on the rooftop, so I’d feel bad if I were to go there. So troubling…

 

By the way, I told Cosmos to never go visit our class.

After all, things would turn troublesome if she were to meet with Himawari.

 

As for me, up until yesterday, I would just use the library, but Pansy banned me from coming.

 

So troubling…

 

“Joro-kun.”

 

When I was mulling over this, I could hear a certain someone’s voice coming from behind me.

 

“Woah?! P-Pa— Sanshokuin-san!”

“It’s me.”

“W-What are you doing here?”

“It’s lunch.”

 

It seemed like lunchtime had already started before I knew it.

 

No, that wasn’t important.

 

Why did the person who banned me from coming to the library come to my class?

 

Her timing was terrible too.

 

Himawari wasn’t here, but Sun-chan was still here.

 

He was looking this way– No, he was already on his way here!

“U-Um, Sanshokuin-san!”

“Yes, Oga-kun?”

“U-Um… A-Are you guys on good terms with each other?”

 

Of course he’d ask that.

 

“Yes. Very.”

 

Oi oi, that was only your unrequited feelings.

 

“W-We aren’t that close I don’t think…”

“Meanie. After all that you’ve done to me…”

 

I resisted her to the best of my ability, but she managed to land a critical hit on me.

 

Stop hugging yourself while trembling like that!

 

Seriously, you’d only cause more misunderstandings!

 

“W-What?! J-Joro, what is—”

“I-I’ve done nothing to her! Sanshokuin-san, c’mon, tell him!”

 

Please don’t do this to me, Pansy! Don’t make this more complicated than it already is!

“Yes, I didn’t do anything.”

“J-Joro!”

 

Sun-chan grabbed me by the collar with all his might.

 

Thankfully Himawari wasn’t here to see this scene. She was out with her friends, eating at the cafeteria.

 

The moment she saw us in this situation, this scene would turn into an actual bloodbath.

 

Pansy, my dear, how could you do this to me?

 

Was this your payback for yesterday?

 

“Correct.”

 

Ah, I see… Your esper ability worked well today too, huh?

 

Now, what should I do? Knowing Sun-chan, he wouldn’t let me go until he heard about everything.

 

I understood where he came from, though. The girl she liked suddenly started talking with me, someone who was supposed to not know her, and the girl was making some suggestive comments about our relationship.

 

Now, let’s think of what would happen if this situation didn’t get resolved soon?

 

First, Cosmos, who’d be confused because Sun-chan hasn’t come to the rooftop, would come here to check up on him.

 

Second, Himawari, who’d finished her lunch, would come back here.

 

Then, those two would look at this scene.

 

Those two were really perceptive in regards to love and before long, they’d realize Sun-chan’s feelings.

 

After that, I could only imagine that hell would descend upon this world. Let’s stop thinking about it…

 

No good. What a terrible predicament I got myself into. This was easily the worst situation I’ve ever been in.

 

“Oi, Joro, why aren’t you saying anything?!”

“T-That’s…”

“Say something! Aren’t we best friends?!”

 

His hands trembled as he casted his gaze down.

 

I took a glance at Pansy, but as usual, her face was expressionless.

 

She remained still like a mannequin, only occasionally blinking as she watched the situation unfolded.

 

This was caused by you, why were you acting like a bystander?!

 

“When will you return it?”

 

What do you mean?! What are you even talking about?!

“Fabre’s Book of Insects.”

“…Ah.”

 

Now I remember.

 

Right, I haven’t returned the book Pansy tricked me into borrowing from last Wednesday.

 

The due date for returning the book was a week after borrowing it. Since it was Thursday, it was one day past the due date.

 

“Is that why you’re here?”

 

She nodded.

 

This was a lifeline from her! Alright, got it! I’ll pass through this hell!

“What are you talking about? Explain it to me.”

“Uh, I borrowed a book from the library last Wednesday, it’s past the due date, that’s why Sanshokuin-san came here to remind me.”

“Yes.”

 

Once again, Pansy nodded with a blank expression. Perhaps she heard my plea, I had been telling her that I couldn’t take anymore of this through my gaze.

 

Thank God that this will be over soon. It seemed like she had no intention to make me suffer even more.

 

However, Sun-chan still seemed to be suspicious of us. It was apparent from the doubtful look he gave us.

 

Then, he fixed his gaze at Pansy and asked me a question.

 

“So, this was what you guys were talking about just now?”

“Yes.”

“What about the thing about you guys being close to each other?”

“I don’t have many friends. I don’t usually meet with Joro-kun, but whenever we meet, he always treats me nicely.”

“I-I see…”

 

Amazing. She told a lie without batting an eye.

 

“…Sorry, Joro.”

 

He seemed to be convinced and finally let go of my collar.

 

“I-It’s fine. I was at fault for not explaining it properly anyway…”

“Just hand the book to me, I’ll take care of the rest.”

“R-Really? O-Okay…”

 

I went to my desk, took the book out of my bag and gave it to Pansy.

 

“Here. Sorry for being late.”

“It’s fine. Alright, see you later.”

“W-Wait, Sanshokuin-san!”

 

Woah. Sun-chan stopped Pansy.

 

Please don’t do this. Stop doing more strange things…

 

“Yes? What is it?”
“U-Um… A-Are you really only coming here to get the book back?… N-Not for anything else?”

“Actually, yes, I came for something else.”

 

Hiii!

 

“Eh?”

“I want to see Joro-kun’s troubled face. Also, there is something I want to confirm.”

 

After saying that, she left the classroom.

 

What the hell?! Why were you saying such a vague line right before you left the place?!

 

Oh no… Pansy was gone, but Sun-chan was making a confused face…

 

I need to distract him.

 

“D-Don’t mind her words, Sun-chan. Sanshokuin-san is a little…weird, you see?”

“I-I see…”

“B-By the way, is it okay for you to be here right now? Isn’t Prez waiting for you?”

“Oops, yeah, I’m late! See you, Joro!”

 

After hearing my words, Sun-chan left the classroom in a hurry.

 

Phew… Somehow I managed to pass through that ordeal…

 

Still, Pansy, if you really wanted to get back at me, please do it in a different way.

 

It was amazing that she could figure out the thing that I hated better than I ever could, though.

 

…Huh? My phone suddenly vibrated…

 

[It’s because you’re always in my mind.]

[Sure, sure.]

[So, have you reflected on your actions?]

[Please forgive me. I won’t repeat it ever again.]

[I’ll forgive you.]

[Also… The cookies were tasty…]

[I’ll make more next time then. Thank you for the compliment, I’m happy to hear that~.]

 

I plopped on my seat after reading her last text. All my energy had been drained empty.

 

So tired…

 

TL: Iyo

ED: Iyo

 

 

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