I Was Supposed to Be Giving Love Advice on the School Radio, but Before I Knew It, the Beautiful Girls at School Were Hitting on Me
We walked away from the stage and walked side by side.
As we got closer to the trendy stores, more and more people started to show up.
Of course, there were families, but on weekends, couples are a common sight in shopping malls.
(A date ……)
Whenever I see them, I hear the refrain of what Kitahara said earlier. But the glances are not only one-sided from our side.
“Wow, that girl is beautiful～”
“She’s got great style. Is she a model or something?”
The envious gazes directed at Kitahara, regardless of gender.
I have seen this situation many times in manga and anime, but this time it was me standing next to her.
I’m not used to this kind of gaze, and it makes me fidget.
“What’s wrong, Kageyama kun? Why are you restless?”
But Kitahara, on the other hand, is oblivious to the stares.
“Well. I’m not used to the way people are looking at me……”
“Oh, really?”
Kitahara tilted her head curiously and then laughed softly.
“So everyone is looking at you, Kageyama.”
“You think so……?”
“Yes, I’m sure they are.”
Kitahara said in a blunt voice. And then she turns around and starts walking again.
(Kitahara is amazing……)
While I thought Kitahara’s resolute atmosphere was really cool, I felt very sorry for myself for fidgeting.
No, no, no, why am I feeling so weak? I’m the one who invited Kitahara, so I have to be firm !
“So, what are we going to do after this? Shopping or something? Or you want to eat out?”
Kitahara puts her hand over her mouth and makes a thoughtful gesture.
“Kageyama kun, you must be hungry, right? It’s still a little early, but let’s have lunch.”
“Eh, ah…..”
Well, I said I was hungry earlier…….
I looked at the time and it was not even half past 11:30. It is still too early for lunch.
“Ah, but ! I wasn’t that hungry ! If Kitahara wants to do some shopping or something, let’s go there first !”
“Really? Then…….”
Guuu.
Instantly, a flash of light that cut through the conversation…..
I don’t need to explain, it was the sound of my stomach growling.
“I guess we should have lunch after all.”
“…..Yeah, right.”
Kitahara didn’t show any sign of displeasure even in a situation like this, which only made me feel more guilty.
No ! Even though we went on a date, I feel like I’m falling into a vicious cycle…!
“Sorry Kitahara, I’m going to the bathroom !”
“Eh, yeah, go on…..”
In order to reset my bad thoughts, once I left Kitahara, I quickly walked into a nearby restroom.
♢
A beautifully cleaned restroom. I stood there in front of the mirror in the hand washing area without doing anything in particular.
I haven’t been feeling well since I was told that this was a date.. I was feeling restless and uneasy.
“That was a joke, that was a joke……!”
I told myself, and splashed water on my face.
I took a breath and looked at my face again. The water had cooled the heat from my body.
Okay, there’s another public recording of the main event after this, and I have to do my best to make sure Kitahara enjoys it !
I leave the bathroom with renewed determination, uh, Kitahara is……
“Hey, c’mon ! Come play with us for a bit～”
As I’m looking for Kitahara, I hear a voice from somewhere. The lousy voice was entangled even here. When I looked, I saw a group of guys dressed like delinquents.
What’s this, a pick-up……? How can you do that in the middle of the day like this……
“I mean, Kitahara !?”
I could see the girl who was surrounded by them through the gap .
She seems to be depressed and silent, but there is no way I could mistake her.
Oh crap, it’s my fault……
“Hey, you’re alone, right? It’s fine, just for a lil’ bit.”
“……”
“It’s fine, right? We’re lonely.”
“……”
“Ignoring us? Don’t be silent, say something.”
“Are you okay !?”
I leap in front of the duo surrounding Kitahara.
“Kageyama kun……”
Kitahara, who had been slumped over, suddenly looks up. The usually strong eyes are shaking.
“She’s troubled, please go away.”
I stand in front of the two guys trying to pick up Kitahara, looking as if to protect her.
I felt a light grip on the hem of my T-shirt.
“What are you, her boyfriend?”
“Yes, so what?”
After a few moments of silence, the two guys started laughing.
“Are you with her? Bullshit ! You’re not even close to matching her in any way !”
“Yeah, yeah, um, Kageyama kun, was it? I bet she’d have more fun playing with us than with you.”
At the mention of my name, my T-shirt was squeezed tightly.
The guys who were saying standard lines. It seemed like they realized I was alone and had no intention of backing out.
“First of all, you’re not her boyfriend, are you? Then get out of my way.”
“Oh yeah, we’re on a date with this girl now !”
Those playboys repeat the same stupid words. They keep saying “date, date” in front of me as if to provoke me…
“Date…….”
I mumble quietly to myself, aware of the sensation in my back.
It seems I have no choice but to make up my mind. To be honest, I didn’t want to take such a step, but I have no choice.
I glanced back and saw Kitahara looking at me anxiously.
“Sorry, Kitahara, cover your ears for a minute.”
I told her in the gentlest voice possible, and she nodded and covered her ears.
Okay, that’s better. Sorry, Kitahara……
I take a deep breath and glare at these guys.
“It’s a date, though ! ! !”
“!?”
“I’m this girl’s boyfriend, and we have a date now ! ! ! !”
These guys were a bit surprised at my sudden loud voice.
But they immediately snapped at me.
“What the hell are you talking so loud all of a sudden !”
“You think you’re gonna scare us off with your loud voice !?”
“You’re the one who hit on my girl, don’t you dare talk back at me ! ! ! !”
“P-prick……”
The guys distort their faces and cover their ears. Of course, I always shout in club activities. I train differently from regular people like you. Don’t underestimate the broadcasting club !
Moreover, perhaps because of my loud voice, the passersby, who had not been paying attention to me, began to pay attention to me.
I decided to settle the matter and pulled Kitahara, who was covering her ears, closer to me.
“This girl is mine ! If you understand, get the hell out of here ! ! !”
“……Tch.”
The threats were childish, but they worked in the opposite direction. The playboys left with a single click of their tongues as they fled.
“Phew……”
I breathed a sigh of relief after the guys disappeared from sight.
I was somewhat in a state of excitement, but the thing-loud was my ultimate weapon. I’m really glad that it worked out somehow…
But after the tension had dissipated, I realized that I was holding Kitahara in my arms.
“Oh, my bad !”
I quickly apologized and let go of her arm. But Kitahara was still trembling with her face in my chest.
“Sorry, just a little more……”
Her voice was faint, and there was no trace of the mature composure that Kitahara usually has.
“Got it.”
Kitahara repeats deep breaths without shedding a tear. I just stood there, feeling her breath on my chest.
Maitoshi