Asobi Otonari

What an Incredible Fortune

...Following Charlotte's hilarious confession, a certain awkwardness could be felt in the atmosphere between us...

...I didn't know how to deal with Charlotte, and since she was still worried about her sweat, she walked a bit away from me....

As for Emma, she slept soundly in my arms. This child is truly a carefree soul.

“—Ah, the..” ”

The silence was quite awkward for both of us, so when I finally decided to speak up, Charlotte spoke up at the same time.

I believed I should have stayed a little longer, but I went against my instincts and spoke up immediately.

Sorry, please continue?

“Ah, it's okay.. Aoyagi-kun was about to say something, right?”

“No, it's okay. You're gonna say something too, right? ”

“No, it's okay.. Please continue with what you said.”

We kept telling each other to talk.

We both spoke with the intention of clearing up the awkward atmosphere between us, and not thinking about what we should actually talk about. So, as both sides had just given way to the other, the awkwardness was increasing.

After all, it would be a problem if I let this situation continue, so I had to think of a topic to discuss.

By the way, since Emma slept, we've returned to Japanese.

“Umm... Are you familiar with the class?”

“Yah... To be honest, I haven't got there yet.”.

Yes, it's no surprise that she has just started studying abroad.

Even if he said that he was used to the class, it would only sound like he was saying exaggerated words.

Why should I say something like that, I…

Not only was the atmosphere very awkward, the reason why I was nervous and could not make my brain work was because the person I was with was Charlotte.

“... Thank you for your help today.”

While I was thinking about another topic of conversation, Charlotte suddenly lowered her head towards me and thanked me in a soft voice.

“No need to thank me anymore. It was just a coincidence that I was the one helping Emma-chan, and you have already expressed your gratitude. "

“No, not only help for Emma, I also want to thank you for helping me earlier today.”

That means he's aware of the fact that I'm protecting him today.

When we were in the staff room, he probably didn't mention it because of things about Emma.

I was embarrassed to know that she was aware that I was moving to protect her, so I wanted this topic to end …

However, since we've already covered this subject, let's not ignore it. Moreover, if he had any misunderstandings about Akira after today's incident, it might be a good time to correct it.

I hesitated a little, but I looked Charlotte in the eye and said.

“Applying an invitation is acceptable, but it is not right to force someone. However, Akira has no ill intentions, so please forgive him. "

Akira only moves in because he wants Charlotte to fit in with the class as quickly as possible, and he doesn't have the slightest bit of ill intent when he says that Charlotte can bring her little sister along as well.

He will not treat Emma as a bully and will welcome her presence.

I don't want Charlotte to mistake Akira for being the one to force people to come along because of a mere misunderstanding.

“Yes, I'm sober. To be honest I was overjoyed when I heard that the class was going to hold a special welcoming party for me. However, Emma was alone at home, and furthermore, she was unable to speak Japanese.I turned down the invitation because I thought it would be scary for her to accompany me. Aoyagi-kun not only protected me, you also made sure I wasn't blamed for all of that. I am very sorry that Aoyagi-kun was made a criminal because of what happened. ”

This time, Charlotte lowered her head and apologized.

I thought things were going well at the time, but it seemed I had unintentionally made her feel responsible.

This wouldn't have happened if she hadn't realized my intentions, but it seems Charlotte already sensed it quite accurately

“Do not think, I just did what I wanted to do, moreover, the incident did not cause me any problems. It'll be hard for me if you keep apologizing like this. "

“... Aoyagi-kun is very good.I understand, I won't apologize anymore, but I will greatly appreciate if you can accept my gratitude. "

Charlotte thanked me with her hands pressed against her chest and a sweet smile plastered on her face. I looked at Charlotte who was smiling gently.

It was rare for someone to express their appreciation so clearly.

Since I'm not used to being sincerely thanked, I'm very embarrassed. Besides, Charlotte's smile was too adorable.

I couldn't look Charlotte in the eye, so I answered while slightly taking my eyes off.

——After our conversation, the air became a little lighter, and while making small talk, we finally arrived at the building where I was staying.

“Um... Charlotte-san, did you really go inside as well.?”.

"Yes." Yeah."

When I confirmed for the last time before entering the building, Charlotte immediately replied with a smile that did not make her seem a little hesitant.

I couldn't understand the reason she smiled refreshingly. No, what I really don't understand is the reason why he came to my house.

Are all these strangers friendly and trusting?

A Japanese student rarely goes to the house of the opposite sex on the day they meet.

“Cultural differences are scary.” thought I was inward.

We got on the elevator and got off on the third floor of the building, where my apartment was.

Charlotte was still worried about her sweat, but she didn't seem to care at all about coming to my house.

Does this imply that he doesn't even consider me a man?

I was a little surprised to see Charlotte's calm demeanor consider the situation.

“This... is my apartment..”.

Finally, I arrived outside my apartment and told Charlotte about where I live.

My throat was very dry from the tension.

I was already very anxious on the way from school to home, but when we actually arrived here, my anxiety suddenly disappeared.

In terms of women, I have only ever invited Aki to my house, so naturally, it is only natural that a beautiful girl like Charlotte comes to my house.

"Yes. Ah-please wait.I'll unlock the door with my key. "

… Eh? What did he just say?

Since Charlotte's words confused me, I repeated her words in my head.

Unlock it? Why does he have the keys to my apartment? And why did he reach the door of my neighbor's apartment?

It's not locked.

As soon as the apartment key let out a crackling sound, Charlotte looked at me with a happy smile.

"Oh yeah…"

I nodded at his words, but out of confusion, no more words were spoken.

To be honest, I was able to quickly deduce the reason for her ability to unlock the door of the apartment right next to me.

However, the situation was so overwhelming considering the possibility of him staying right next to me that I was overwhelmed.

“Fufu ~ Actually, I live in an apartment right next to Aoyagi-kun's flat.”

Charlotte giggled like a child who was pleased with the success of her joke. Although I believed that this was just a playful aspect of her personality, I was attacked by feelings that I could neither understand nor explain.

This must be the 'interesting' thing Miyu-sensei mentioned at school. This was definitely the reason why Charlotte also had an understanding view in school. He probably heard that our apartment is next door to Miyu-sensei's.

I want to explain to Miyu-sensei about the personal information protection law and the privacy violation, but I can't really voice my opinion in front of Miyu-sensei.

I think Miyu-sensei took this action after much deliberation.

Let's recap everything that has happened during this day.

Not only was the beautiful girl like the one in the manga transferred to school, she was even placed in the same class as me.

And when I accidentally helped a lost girl on the way to Aki's house, she not only liked me, but she was also the younger sister of the beautiful girl who moved in today.

Thanks to that, I was able to get close to that beautiful classmate. And above all, the beautiful classmate mentioned above lives right next to me…?

I wonder if I've spent all my accumulated luck during this day. With this consistent episode of luck, I'm a little afraid of what the future holds.