118 – Less Dangerous Invitation – 2
I had a long conversation with Itsuya.
You could say it was a conversation, but it was almost just my one-sided explanation. He nodded and listened in silence the whole time.
About my relationship with Shiraishi so far.
Starting from trying to continue her relationship with Yuuki, he took her around and experienced her various things.
After deciding to present a play at the cultural festival, Shiraishi was pushed for the lead role, what happened after that, etc.
Harunana Yuuki told me something that only Shiraishi and I did not know.
“Can I ask you one thing?”
“…… Ah yes.”
Itsuya said as she sat down in her seat and lit a cigarette.
“Why are you so devoted to my daughter?”
“……… ….”
Unlike before, words do not come out easily.
“Especially meddling in Elena’s strategy was putting you in danger.”
“Ah… ….”
Did you already know that?
Actually, I could tell that Elena’s cleaning up was perfect, as she didn’t get angry at me and instead thanked me.
Her words to take good care of her daughter were ignored, even if she got hurt.
It may not necessarily have a rational meaning.
It can also be used to mean asking for a favor as a friend.
“…… “You can’t answer.”
How can I say that I knew something like that would happen even before I met Shiraishi?
Even though I knew it, I couldn’t ignore it.
“…… “It might be difficult to do so.”
Itsuya nodded her head as she puffed out her smoke.
I don’t know what I’m trying to understand, but I would be grateful if you could understand.
“I was also touched by your sincere heart.”
“…… Yes?”
She never really looked like that….
While I was confused, Itsuya got up from his seat and approached me.
She then stretched out her hand again.
“I heard everything from Elena, including the transcript.”
“……… Well, what… ….”
I couldn’t ask until the end. It was because Itsuya held my hand tightly and smiled and spoke as if he was very reassuring.
“I can trust a man like you.”
“……… ….”
“Once again, please take good care of my daughter, who is lacking.”
Ah… That was the meaning, after all.
Itsuya waved my hand as if driving a wedge, without any chance of mistaking it for another direction.
“You may believe it, but. “If you make Akira cry, she won’t forgive you.”
“……… “Huh.”
Itsuya declared that with a stern expression for a moment, but then smiled.
“…… Just kidding. “There’s no need to be so scared.”
Ahahahaha, he smiles lowly and raises the corner of his mouth awkwardly.
“Of course, I’m only half serious.”
After adding that, I let go of my hand, which was trembling slightly because I was holding it so tightly.
Exit the study.
I couldn’t even find the slightest opportunity to say that I had a girlfriend.
If he said something like that there, she would be crushed by him.
It was unfair to me, but I felt like if he was to be misunderstood even slightly as having played a trick on Shiraishi, he would have to pay the price in some way.
“…… “Time will tell.”
After deciding to postpone the matter for now, I headed to Shiraishi’s room under the guidance of the housekeeper.
When I opened the door and came inside, I was greeted by them sitting around a table in a large room that couldn’t be compared to Yuuki’s room or my studio apartment.
“Oh my, Minsu! Welcome~! “Did you have a good conversation?”
“Uh, yeah… what….”
When Shiraishi asks with a bright smile, he cannot bear to say no and looks for an empty seat.
“Minsu, here… !”
“Yes.”
Haruna Taddu naturally sat down next to her.
“We were talking about travel.”
Yuki across from me said. Next to him was Yuuko, who had her arms around him.
“Travel?”
“Okay. “Miss Akira said she wanted to invite us to a villa with a summer resort.”
The senior gave supplementary explanation.
Didn’t they say this house was also a villa?
“That’s right! “There is a great island to spend the summer on!”
Because it is an island, the scale is also large.
We all talked about going to the beach together during summer vacation, but I guess it has become even more luxurious with Shiraishi joining us.
“My relatives spend vacation on that island every summer.”
“That’s amazing… Shiraishi family….”
“Awesome, sister!”
When Yuuko gave her a longing look, Shiraishi raised his voice as if he was proud.
“Oh hoho~! This arrangement is nothing. “It just so happens that the island has been empty for a week, so I’d like to invite everyone there!”
Summer vacation on an island with no one around… I’m sure there won’t be a murder case or anything like that.
“I’m looking forward to it, right?”
Haruna asked, shaking my shoulder.
She nodded and buried her unnecessary worries.
It’s not a mystery comic, so there’s no way something like that would happen.
It seems like there have been several such dangerous incidents.
“Then everyone, please clear your schedule~! “On the day, we will personally come pick you up in front of your house!”
Shiraishi covered his mouth with his hand and laughed loudly.
It’s been a while since I’ve seen Shiraishi’s tension like that.
Yuki, Haruna, and Takase-senpai were also talking about going to pick out swimsuits or preparing something, as if they were looking forward to it.
It’ll be okay. It’s just a summer vacation.
While I was quietly drinking tea for an hour,
“……… ….”
Our eyes met again.
Yuuki Yuukowa.
Is it because of his mood, or is he really watching me?
Avoiding their gaze, I joined their conversation.
***
Opens the cafe.
Yuka and Hiro, who came in first and were waiting, waved their hands.
“Ah, Haruna. “It’s here.”
“Wasn’t it difficult to come?”
Kuromi Yuuka and Nanase Hiro.
I became quite close with them while working in the same costume department and preparing for the cultural festival.
Even after vacation like this, the three of us still meet and chat.
Drink coffee together, share dessert, and talk about summer vacation plans.
“Really?! “You’re going to the island?”
“Yuuka, your voice is too loud….”
The strong and opinionated Yuuka and the timid and quiet Hiro seemed like a good pairing.
“As expected, it’s Shiraishi. “Be jealous.”
“Should I ask Aki-chan? If you want to go too….”
“No, it’s okay.”
“I don’t think it’s a good idea to be one of those members….”
I saw Yuuka denying a short answer and Hiro smiling and lowering his head.
“Why? Aki-chan may look like that, but she is sociable and doesn’t have the personality to be picky about people. Please….”
“It’s not like that. As Hiro said, it’s burdensome to be a member of that group.”
I smiled bitterly as I saw Yuuka speaking clearly.
It was understandable that her personality of expressing her true feelings in a refreshing manner was considered uncomfortable by some.
I didn’t hate her like that.
“It feels like we are completely connected. “If we join there, we are completely unwelcome guests.”
“Eh… it is not so. Because we are all in the same class….”
“Even if we’re in the same class, there’s Takase-senpai there too. Anyway, I don’t like it.”
Yuuka sharply refused, taking a spoonful of the piece of cake and putting it in her mouth.
If you go that far, you can’t force it.
“By the way… How far has your relationship with your boyfriend progressed? Huh?”
“Why are you saying that all of a sudden?”
“If it’s a trip, doesn’t your boyfriend go with you? “It’s not just the two of them.”
Yuka asked with a grin. With Hiro’s exciting eyes, it seemed difficult to avoid this topic.
“…… How are you. “We went on a date together yesterday too.”
“I’m not asking that. I mean Jindo, Jindo.”
I deliberately delay my answer as I take a bite of cheesecake.
“Have you already forgotten that there were disturbing rumors floating around the school?”
“Yuka, the contents are a bit….”
Hiro tried to stop her, but she opened her mouth regardless.
“Are you going to just let go of the rumor that her boyfriend is a philanderer and that she’s hanging out with those three super pretty girls?”
“……… ….”
Cake is sweet and coffee is bitter.
Avoiding uncomfortable topics by eating dessert, I only looked out the window.
“Haruna said it wasn’t like that, so we’ll believe it, but we shouldn’t leave that kind of atmosphere unattended.”
“I wonder if I agree with Yuuka’s opinion here….”
Even Hiro joins in and pushes forward.
I understand the desire to help, but this side of the story was just uncomfortable.
“The date you went on yesterday is also obvious. Finished eating and watching a movie. Right?
“Oh, no! “I looked around an accessory shop and took a walk in the park!”
“What’s the difference? .”
Yuka sighed and Hiro chuckled.
I feel like I’m being treated like a fool.
“Is it possible for a couple who has been dating for several months to not even kiss yet?”
“Yu, Yuuka… !”
She shouted in embarrassment, but her complexion did not change at all.
So I wasn’t talking about my boyfriend.
“Even elementary school couples these days will progress faster than that.”
Put a straw in your mouth and suck in the melted ice water.
The ice in the cup hit and made a sound.
“Okay, I’ll assign homework for Haruna.”
“Yuuka… “Just leave it at that.”
Ignoring Hiro trying to stop her, she stretched out her index finger.
“I will kiss my boyfriend on this trip.”
“Eh, eh… !?”
The upright index finger spun around before her eyes.
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“When you come back, you will tell us about that experience.”
“Isn’t that what Yuuka wants to hear?”
Kiss….
It’s not that I’ve never thought about it.
Definitely we’ve been together for a long time.
As Yuuka said, progress may be quite slow.
“Okay? “Haruna.”
“I don’t think I’m listening anymore….”
Kiss.
Minsu and.
“If the location and timing allow, even more is fine.”
“That went too far…” .”
Lips touch lips.
It seemed like it would be pretty good.
Certainly, our relationship may have been too childlike.
I wasn’t even aware of it because I was satisfied.
I will kiss him during this trip.
It was deeply engraved in my heart, as if it were an important mission given to me.