After I Saved Kirigiri San, a Cool, Sharp-tongued Gyaru, From a Pick-up, She Started Coming Into My House the Next Day
Maybe I’ve caught Kirigiri’s cold, because I can’t think clearly.
Childhood friends? Kirigiri and Chinatsu are…..? What do you mean?
“I never thought Misuzu chan would be at Yuu kun’s house. I was so surprised ! I mean, if you two are so close, why didn’t you tell me !”
Chinatsu got angry with a pouty look on her face.
“I’m sorry, Yuuma. Chinatsu was so nosy, so I told her…”
Kirigiri gives me an apologetic look.
Oh my goodness, this is what “my headache hurts” means.
I felt a wave of fatigue wash over me, and my peaceful school life slowly began to crumble, but I decided to stay calm and try to understand the current situation.
“I knew you two were childhood friends ! But I’ve never once seen you two talking !”
I often see Kirigiri talking with her gal pals, but never once do I see her talking with Chinatsu.
If I remember correctly, Chinatsu never talked about Kirigiri.
“It’s not like I was hiding it. It’s just that since we entered high school, we haven’t had a chance to talk ! You see, Misuzu chan and I are in different classes, right? And Misuzu chan has never missed a day of school, so when I heard she was absent, I thought it was a big deal ! So I came all the way to Yuu kun’s house ! Ehehe.”
Don’t ‘ehehe’ me. I have a headache because of all the problems.
I regret now that I should have bought some headache medicine.
“Now, tell me why Misuzu chan is at Yuu kun’s house ! I’ve tried to ask Misuzu chan but she won’t tell me anything ! Hey, hey !”
Chinatsu looked curious like a dog wagging its tail.
At this point, there’s no point in trying to avoid the issue.
I sighed and decided to tell the truth about what I’ve been up to.
“Wow ! It was such a romantic encounter ! And it was super cool of you to stand up to a delinquent !”
“Well, I wouldn’t say I stood up to them, but rather I got dragged into it…I didn’t really do anything though…”
In fact, if the patrolling police hadn’t come along, I’d have been beaten up……
“And so, in return, Misuzu chan took care of you and you two became close…ah, so that’s how it went ! I see.”
I’d like to add something to the story, since it may lead to some misunderstanding.
“Just to let you know, we’re not dating. Don’t get the wrong idea.”
In response, Kirigiri nodded silently.
“Eh ! Again with that nonsense~! Even though Misuzu chan, who hates boys, went so far as to come over to Yuu kun’s house~?”
Chinatsu asked with a question mark on her face.
That is definitely not the case.
Besides, if I were to affirm it here, there was no doubt that Kirigiri would give me a sharp look.
“Ah ! I see ! The gift that Yuu kun said he wanted to give to someone was Misuzu chan after all ! I see, I see ! The dots are connecting now !”
Chinatsu nodded her head in agreement.
She was this excited as soon as the topic of love story came up. I feel like there’s nothing more I can say, but I need to keep this matter to myself.
“Hey, Chinatsu…..if you can, please keep this matter confidential, especially don’t tell your boyfriend.”
“Eh ! Why? I’m sure Ren chan would support the two of you !”
No, it’s because he’s that guy that it’s a no-no.
Actually, we don’t have that kind of relationship.
“Chinatsu, I have a request. Please keep this a secret for as long as possible.”
“Eh, Misuzu chan, why do you wanna do that too? I’m sure everyone in the class will be surprised when they find out about this ! I’m sure they will give you their blessing !”
Even if heaven and earth were turned upside down, that would never happen !
I mean, I’m confident that I’d be stabbed in the back.
“Besides, this relationship will end in a few weeks—”
Kirigiri muttered sadly.
Yes, that was the plan from the beginning. It had already been a month and a half since Kirigiri started coming to my house.
The reason I decided to limit it to a two-month period was because I thought it would be a nuisance to Misuzu. After the two-month period, this relationship would soon be over.
Then I will start living alone again, and we will spend our school life peacefully, pretending we don’t know each other.
We won’t be playing gaming games against each other or cooking together.
“I see…….if Misuzu chan says so, I’ll keep it a secret !”
Then Chinatsu said, “You owe me !” she winked.
“So, how long are you planning to stay at my place? Haga was sad when you said you couldn’t go home with him.”
“Eh ! Seriously ! Ren chan is a lonely person ! But that’s what makes him cute !”
Is that right?
“I think I’ll go home then ! It would be bad if I disturbed you two~”
Chinatsu quietly stood up and whispered in my ear as she passed in front of me.
“Please protect Misuzu chan. Although you may not see her, she can be quite lonely…”
“What does that mean…..?”
Is the meaning of “protect her” from a cold or from something else?
At the time, I was unable to comprehend those words, which contained many different meanings.
“Bye, Misuzu chan ! It was fun talking to you after such a long time ! Let’s hang out again sometime ! See you at school, Yuu kun!”
Chinatsu gave us a bright smile and walked briskly away.
I doubt that she will really keep the secret, but it would be pointless to think about every little detail again.
I sincerely hope that she will, for my peaceful school life.
“…………”
“…………”
The two of us look at each other in the quiet space where Chinatsu is no longer there.
Kirigiri looked at the plastic bag that had fallen to the floor.
“Anyway, do you want some orange jelly?”
“I’ll eat.”
Maigetsu