The Gal Next to Me Is Trying Too Hard to Make Me Fall in Love With Her
“Saeki, you’re late…”
It was past 7:00 p.m.
Saeki still hadn’t come home, and I hadn’t heard back from him.
The last place I saw him was at school.
We were discussing what to do for the school festival, so I went home first.
Maybe he’s still there? That can’t be, right?
“…Hm? Oh, maybe he’s back…”
It’s an old apartment building. You can kind of tell when someone approaches the building by the sound.
I hear footsteps on the stairs, then footsteps in the hallway.
Huh? Isn’t that a lot of people?
Feeling curious, I quietly went to the front door and opened it. Saeki was definitely there, but…
“Oh! Amagi san!”
“Good evening! Sorry to bother you!”
“You really are Saeki kun’s neighbor!”
Saeki looked uncomfortable.
Behind him were several female students who came out one after another and greeted me.
Then, they flowed into Saeki’s room, saying, “Excuse us!”
What… What? Why?!
“No, no, Amagi-san! There’s no strange intention behind this!”
Saeki, who was holding the door open for everyone to enter, said this with a panicked expression.
“I have to come up with a menu for the cultural festival! Everyone is just here to give their opinions and taste the food!”
“We were talking about it at school, but the teacher told us it was time to go home!”
“So we decided to take advantage of the discussion to check out Saeki’s cooking skills!”
They all said in unison and entered his room.
Saeki smiled wryly and scratched his head, saying, “Yeah, that’s how it is.”
“So, then… what about studying today?”
“The exams are over, and I want to finalize the menu as soon as possible, so I’d like to take a few days off…”
“I see… Oh! Can I help decide the menu too!?”
“I’m sorry. Everyone seems to want to keep it a secret from the other classes…”
“…………”
“I’m really sorry…”
Looking apologetic, Saeki retreated into his room.
I returned to my room and sat on my bed.
…It can’t be helped.
I understand. Saeki and the other students in the class aren’t saying anything strange.
It’s a special event, so everyone wants to get excited.
I understand. I understand, but…
“Ugh… Ugh!!! My Saeki!!! He’s my Saeki!”
I lay down on the bed and punched the pillow repeatedly.
Why does everyone know that Saeki can cook? He’s not the type to stand out in class, so why? There’s no way he would have said that himself!
…Oh.
It’s me. I’m the culprit.
It’s because I bragged to everyone about Saeki’s homemade lunch box!
“Saeki kun’s room is so clean, isn’t it?”
“Wow! The apron looks great on him!”
“Cooking guys are so cool! I want a boyfriend like that!”
And so on, voices leaking out from the next room.
Ughhhh!!!!!!!!
Ugyaaaa!!! Nooooo~~~!!!!!
My Saeki!!!
They’re going to find out!!
The world is going to find out that Saeki is insanely cool and kind and amazing!!
I’m happy, though!! I’m happy that Saeki is being praised, but!!
But I’ll get nervous if he comes into my room!! I’ll feel uneasy if he acts like he’s having fun without telling me!!
“You cut it so fast! You’re like a pro!”
“What? What is it? Let me see!”
“Seriously, teach me how to cook next time! I’ll thank you!”
Thank you? Thank you….?
What do you mean, thank you?!
What are you going to do? What are you going to do?!
What are you going to do to my Saeki?!
“Ha, ha, ha…! Wait, calm down…”
Take a deep breath, in and out. In and out.
Phew, I’m getting too worked up.
Stay cool, stay cool. Learn from Subaru-chan.
If Saeki were alone with another girl in a room, that would be one thing, but right now it’s one against many. Plus, it’s for the cultural festival preparations, so there’s no way around it.
If I get jealous over something like this, I’ll wear myself out, and if Saeki finds out, he’ll think, “What a hassle this girl is.”
Self-suggestion! Self-suggestion! That’s right, I’m a composed woman!
I don’t care if the man I like is having fun with other girls. I’m a calm, rational woman! Hmph!
“Yummy! Wow, you’re a genius!”
“I want Saeki-kun to come to my house. Actually, why don’t we just move in here?”
“Then, let’s stay over tonight!”
…I’m fine with it.
I’m not bothered at all.
Saeki would never allow me to stay over. The other students are just joking around.
I’m fine, I don’t care. Hahaha.
“…………Ha!?”
Before I knew it, I was pressing the intercom button to Saeki’s room.
…Oh, that was close. I almost did it.
Anyway, are there two more days like this?
I’m going to go crazy!
Maiban