After I Saved Kirigiri San, a Cool, Sharp-tongued Gyaru, From a Pick-up, She Started Coming Into My House the Next Day
The fact that Kirigiri was absent was rumored throughout the school.
The boys, who are Kirigiri’s biggest fans, were lamenting, and there was concern among the girls as well.
I thought she was as popular as ever, but just thinking about Kirigiri made my heart ache.
I thought about taking the day off from school, but I forced myself to go to school because if I stayed home all the time, I would think about Kirigiri. Also, I thought that since it was Kirigiri, she might be going to school in a carefree manner as usual.
I still haven’t settled on what I should do when I see her, but I wanted to reassure myself by seeing Kirigiri’s face.
“Yo ! You still look as gloomy as ever !”
“Oh……Haga.”
I don’t have enough time to deal with Haga, so I replied blankly as I stared at the empty space.
“Hey, don’t ignore my messages…are you okay? You look pale.”
Haga looked at me with concern, perhaps realizing that I was in a different mood than usual.
“Is my face that bad…..?”
I guess that’s why when I washed my face in the sink in the morning, my eyes were swollen from wiping away tears so many times.
“I’m not saying it’s bad, I’m just saying you look like you’re about to die.”
Apparently, my face was looking quite gaunt.
In fact, after that, every time I thought about Kirigiri I would just cry, so I couldn’t sleep a wink.
“Did something happen? I’m here for you if you need anything.”
Haga said in a gentle tone while putting his hand on my right shoulder.
The reason why Haga went out with Chinatsu was because he was gentle and a good listener, Chinatsu had said before with an enraptured face, but I never thought I would see a glimpse of that here.
I felt a little sorry because I always treated Haga roughly.
I’ll be kinder to Haga next time.
“I like Kirigiri.”
I was touched by Haga’s kindness, and perhaps because of that, I came out with my feelings for Kirikiri in the light tone I use when chatting with her.
“Oh, I see……eh !? What do you mean !?”
Haga’s expression changed from serious to surprised at my unexpected line.
“You mean that…..Kirigiri Misuzu?
“Yeah……I’ve been keeping quiet about it for a long time.”
There are a lot of boys who like Kirigiri, so it’s not particularly surprising that I’m coming out here.
Besides, it won’t reveal anything about our relationship so it shouldn’t be a problem.
“You’ve been aiming for a girl that was way out of your league. So you wanna confess to Kirigiri?”
It’s not that close, but it’s not that far off.
It’s amazing how Haga was able to understand so much just from what I just said.
“I think that’s about it……”
“I’m sure she’s cute ! It’s no wonder you like her so much.”
“What should I do?”
I was casually asking Haga for advice. It seems that I’m pretty overwhelmed right now.
In fact, this was the first time I’d ever had the opportunity to consult with Haga.
But Haga never showed a troubled expression and listened to me earnestly. How encouraging.
Then Haga patted me on the back and said with a smile.
“Well, it’s all right ! I was nervous when I confessed my feelings to Chinatsu ! So you should give it a shot, too ! If you can go out with her, that’s fine ! If that doesn’t work out, I’ll buy you anything, even a steak, so cheer up !”
Haga’s carefree smile instantly lifted my depression.
That’s right.
Regretting it doesn’t mean you can go back to the past. I need to switch over and think of a way to save Kirigiri.
First, I need to know where Kirigiri lives.
“Thanks. Don’t forget about the steak.”
“Hehe ! What’s the matter with you, don’t talk like you’re about to get shattered !”
I was really glad that I had a friend to cheer me up when I was down.
Once that was decided, the first thing I had to do was go to Mika san’s place, as Mika san was probably the only person close to me who knew Kirigiri’s address.
Mika san’s hospital is a bit far from the school.
I looked at my watch and saw that it was almost the end of lunch break.
At this point, I don’t care about the afternoon classes. I had to find out where Kirigiri was right away.
“I’m sorry, Haga, but I’m going to skip my afternoon class.”
Eh, where are you…..going?”
“I’m going to see Kirigiri ! See you !”
“You’re gonna meet Kirigiri…today she’s absent, right? If you wanna confess, then maybe next time…hey !”
I found myself running out of the classroom.
Suddenly, Haga let out a loud voice and at the same time, I, a quiet and inconspicuous person, suddenly took off running, causing everyone around to look at me curiously.
I’ve been tardy and unexcused in my high school life so far, but it doesn’t matter at this point. My priority right now is Kirigiri.
I hurried to Mika san’s side.
I vowed that I would never let go of Kirigiri’s hand this time so that I could hold her in my hand again.
Maigetsu