Asobi Otonari

Things Requested by Transfer Students

Ever since Emma and her sister walked into my room, Emma talked. Charlotte occasionally interfered, but she was careful not to bother Emma. I kept listening to Emma talk. Emma talked about various things, such as the first time she boarded a plane and the cat video she watched today.

As she spoke, she pressed her little head against my chest while asking to be pampered, and sometimes she grabbed my hand and toyed with it. Somehow, seeing her having fun like this makes me happy.

After a while, Emma began to fall asleep. It was already very late, and he was probably very tired of the various events that happened today. Let him sleep like this.

Charlotte and I are patiently waiting for Emma to enter the land of dreams. After a while, I heard a funny sleeping sound from Emma. It seems like he's really asleep.

“Thank you very much, Aoyagi-kun.”

Charlotte thanked me for the umpteenth time today. When I saw her, I found her looking at Emma with a very gentle look. At this moment, Charlotte really felt like an older sister who was guarding her precious sister. It was obvious that this little girl was very important to Charlotte.

"No need to thank me."

"No it's not true.I'm very grateful to you for spending time with Emma. ”

“Hahah, everything is fine. I also had fun playing with him. ”

I felt like I was taking a walk, but it was still fun playing with Emma. If it's a little sister like her, then it's okay.

“I'm sure Aoyagi-kun is like a hero to Emma. When he couldn't ask for help because he wasn't used to the language, Aoyagi-kun called out to him. You smiled and treated him gently. I can understand why Emma is so close to you. ”

What am I supposed to do? I was praised even though I didn't do anything impressive.I couldn't face Charlotte because I was too embarrassed. Charlotte continued while I turned my eyes.

“Foreign countries where people don't speak the same language.I'm sure Japan is a very scary place for Emma. Since it's — if you don't mind, can you play with Emma until she gets used to Japan? ”

“Play with it..?”

Charlotte suddenly gave a suggestion, and I looked at the sleeping Emma in her arms.I understood what Charlotte wanted to say. Since Emma was in an unknown country where people were communicating in an unknown language, she must have been very scared and anxious. For a child like Emma, this feeling must be greater than that of an adult.

That's why, to be honest, it's uncomfortable for me. In the evening, I usually work as Aki's tutor, and after returning home, I review my lessons and prepare for the next day. To be honest, when it comes to reducing that time, it's very difficult. Of course, there was a reason why I devoted so much effort to learning.

However

As I glanced at Charlotte, she looked at my face with a serious expression. Today was our first time meeting, but I felt like I understood how this woman known as Charlotte was at her core.

A good person who cares for others and puts the needs of others above his own.

Such a person asked for my help for the sake of his sister while being fully aware that it would bother me. Thinking of the meaning behind it, it would be very difficult for me to refuse. Above all, I don't want Emma to be anxious. If I can dispel even the slightest bit of Emma's anxiety by playing around with her, then the answer is obvious …

“Yes, it's okay. I may be a little late to go home, but if you don't mind, I can take my time. "

"Thank you very much!"

I nodded affirmingly, where Charlotte bowed and thanked me with a pleasant smile.I believe that was the correct answer since I saw this beautiful smile.

As for studying, there should be no problem if I reduce my sleep time. A person will not perish if he lacks sleep.

“—Is your family coming back soon?”

After chatting for a while, Charlotte started to worry about my family.I think she started to feel uncomfortable because no one came back even though it was late at night. For me, I was more worried about his whereabouts in my apartment and his family were worried about how late his siblings were. I wanted to avoid developments like your father who suddenly barged in and shouted. It is unbearable to be scolded for not making a mistake.

Well, put that aside—

No one will come back.

When I briefly stated the fact, Charlotte had a confused expression on her face.I might say it a little too bluntly. I hurriedly smiled and changed his sentence.

“No, what I mean is I live alone. So, no one's coming back. ”

"Living alone…? Are you still a high school student? ”

“Ah, yes. That's right."

I stopped saying anything after that. I'd rather not talk about this topic too much. Therefore, I did not say anything unnecessary and spoke it out so that this conversation did not continue.

Charlotte seemed to sense that, and after opening and closing her mouth a few times while looking for something to say, she finally chose not to speak. It seems like he realized that I don't want to talk about this.

"i'm starving…"

I had no more words to say, so I accidentally said the words solilokui.I went straight back from Aki's place and had not eaten anything. It's only natural that I'm hungry.

“Are you not having dinner?”

My mumbling shouldn't be too loud, but it seems like Charlotte heard me. Shameful to be seen as a greedy person.

"Well that's how it is…"

“That's because we're in the way, right? I'm really sorry…"

"No no! Doesn't matter! I just have to go to the store later to buy dinner! ”

As Charlotte looked depressed, I spoke in haste to recover her mood. If you had this depression in just one meal, I would feel guilty.

“But it's already this late.. Isn't it dangerous to come out at an hour like this?”

"It's okay. Japan is safer than most countries out there. "

While not completely safe, the chances of being attacked by a suspicious person in Japan are quite low. Charlotte, who is from a foreign country, may not be very understanding in that aspect.

No, it's not that foreign countries are very dangerous. However, it can be said that Japan is safer than many other countries.

“Although so... I understand! I'll cook you dinner! ”

Charlotte, who was feeling uneasy, suddenly clapped her hands and said happily.

What'sthis…? I wonder if I am really dreaming right now? Will this pretty girl who just moved to my school cook me some food? How can there be a happy and comfortable development in this world…

“What is it, not good.?”.

“-!”

When I didn't answer, Charlotte looked me in the face with her eyes up. She's sweet, and she smells so good, it makes me dizzy.

"T-please and thank you …"

"Yes!"

When I answered her in a semi-conscious state, Charlotte left my room with a very pleasant smile.