My Childhood Friend, a Cool, Beautiful Girl With a Pure Face, Is a Monopolising Yandere
It was early morning one day, just as the summer vacation was beginning to wind down.
The air was still dim in the rotary in front of the station, and the cool morning air tickled my skin.
“Fu~~~u…….”
Stretching out, I let go of the drowsiness lingering in my head.
What begins here is a small journey in a completely different direction from my usual route to school.
Even though it is only a one-day trip, my heart is racing.
As I head for the ticket gate, I catch sight of Ran leaning against a pillar.
Her black hair is tucked back behind her neck, and she has a simple expression on her face, but her gaze shifts fidgetily from time to time.
It was a little unusual for her to show such obvious signs of restlessness.
Good morning, Ran. You are early……”
When I called out to her, she looked up and gave a small nod.
“Good morning. I came early because I didn’t want to waste time waiting for you.”
Her tone of voice was firm and her efficiency-first attitude was the same as ever
But if you look closely, you can see that the depths of her eyes are more lively than usual.
I wonder if she is looking forward to this trip.
If so, I am happy.
The station is sparsely populated on a morning during the summer holidays, and the bustle of the daytime is a lie to the quietness of the station.
The morning sun, which has not yet risen, frames the staircase railings and walls in long shadows.
Standing at the edge of the platform and breathing in the air, I could smell the slight dampness of the morning air.
Soon the train pulls onto the platform and the doors open.
We step into the car and sit down on the seats facing each other, feeling the comfortable breeze of the air conditioning.
The train is empty, and the unusual feeling makes me feel a little more excited about the trip.
[The door is closing. Please be careful.]
As the train starts to move, Ran glances at the phone in her hand and opens her mouth.
“The train is leaving the station, so you can just sit there, but there will be one change of trains along the way. “
“Roger. I’m sure Ran is looking out for me.”
I thanked her, and she nodded her head as if to say, “Of course,” and looked out the window.
I am amazed at how the scenery of the city changes just by facing the opposite direction from the city center, even though this is the route I usually use.
Watching the buildings and houses gradually become more sparse, my mood naturally lifted.
As I stare out the car window for a while, I remember that I haven’t had breakfast, so I take out a convenience store rice ball from my backpack.
It was my duty this time to secure breakfast and bring it with me.
“I bought a variety of onigiri, which one do you want?”
“I’ll just use the ones I have left over. There is not much difference in quality.”
It’s just like Ran to say something so rational.
But what a waste.
I had thought about it a lot when I made my choice.
I picked up the tuna mayo onigiri, wrapped it in seaweed, and bit into it. Normally, this would be just a breakfast, but eating it in the train on a trip like this makes it taste even more delicious.
Ran also quietly takes a bite of the salted kelp onigiri, her nose twitching slightly.
“How is it?”
“…… is so-so.”
Hmmm. It seems that she likes it.
She is not the type of person who would clearly say “it’s good” or “it’s delicious,” but she is easy to understand.
When I got off the train, it seemed to be a large relay station, with several platforms in a row.
A sign indicated that the platform for the local train we were transferring to was a little further away from the station.
Since there seemed to be a little time to spare for the transfer, we decided to go up the stairs from the platform and go out the ticket gate once.
In front of the station in the morning, stores are just beginning to open and there are few pedestrians. There are rows of small buildings with signs and flyers pasted between the buildings.
Among them, I noticed a flashy advertisement that read “00 Gakushu-juku”. I could understand if it was in the city, but I was surprised to see it even in such a suburban area.
“Gakushu-juku, huh? I didn’t know they could be found anywhere.”
“That’s because there is so much demand for it. Students can’t waste their time.”
Ran said as if it was a matter of course.
Exams…
We are still in the first grade, but I guess we will have to think about college entrance exams soon.
“How much do you think about entrance examinations?”
“That’s …… not a topic I should be thinking about right now. I’m traveling right now. I don’t want to use my brain unnecessarily so that I can plan efficiently.”
Well, you’re absolutely right.
I’m the one who was being unreasonable.
“Let’s go. The train is coming.”
We headed back through the ticket gates to the local train platform.
After a short wait, a small diesel train slowly slid in. The outside of the car was painted with tourist characters of the region, which was somewhat heartwarming.
When we boarded, the car was empty and we were able to get a box seat with room to spare. Looking out the window, I saw rice fields spreading out as we passed through a residential area, and the train rattled a bit.
“This is what a local train line is all about. It’s a bit like a road movie.”
“It’s only a few dozen kilometers from our house in a straight line. So it’s a little short to call it a road movie.”
Ran gave me a stinging look.
“No, no, no, it really feels like that when you’re moving toward unfamiliar landscapes like this. We usually only go to the city.”
“Hmmm… But it’s not so bad. We don’t usually experience it, so it’s a fresh way to spend time.”
Ran is not very honest.
But you can tell that she is enjoying the trip in her own way.
The moment we get off the train near the end of the line and step onto the platform of an unmanned station, I realize how hot it is, as if the sun is burning my skin.
The coolness of the morning had all but disappeared, and the loud chorus of cicadas had begun in earnest. Beyond the thicket of trees, I could catch a glimpse of the blue color of what seemed to be the ocean.
It was already midday as I swayed on the train.
This station, which I visited by local train this time, is a place where a small sightseeing spot and a residential area are located next to each other. The area in front of the station is developed, but there are few tourists. There is a relaxed atmosphere in the air.
As I watched a student who seemed to be a local pass by on his bicycle, I took a quick look at the map.
“There’s nothing on the ocean side, so we might as well have lunch in front of the station”
“That’s the plan. I’ve already checked out the restaurants, so let’s go.”
Ran quickly started walking.