Owe a Wife

Episode 24

...Chapters 24...

...Speaking of events in February?...

It's kind of sudden. But if you ask me what I think is the biggest event of February, then I'll just say one thing. Yeah, valentine's day. It's a big event with all sorts of conspiracies from confectioners, and a day of bloodshed for men who don't get it.

It was lunch time again, the third day since I started going to school with Kaede. The four of us, including Shinji and Otsuki, were having lunch in class, which became a daily routine.

Gossip among humans usually persisted for 75 days, as we crossed our arms as usual, I felt a gurgle of teeth and a look of jealousy. But I'm not the only one who feels that.

“Kayakya Yuya-kun has fans. There are some girls looking at me..” Kaede-san said

“Isn't that just your imagination? I'm an inconspicuous person, you know?”

I'm a football-loving boy covered in sweat and mud. I was always with Shinji in class, so I was far away from the other girls. The only girl I have is Otsuki whom I knew through Shinji. How can I be popular? You must be kidding me, right?

“Isssh... This is why you are. Listen Yuya-kun, your way of life is amazing. The way you devote yourself to one thing, your honest attitude, and unyielding heart. And from time to time you also show kindness. Although a beautiful face or something, your mind is very good. In addition, you should know that there are many women who are interested in it.”

“Eh..ya, I understand.”

He gave me a lecture while pointing his finger. Is that really so? But since Kaede said so, so that might be true. Or rather, it was embarrassing to hear that. I turned my eyes away because I was a little embarrassed.

“Iiissh. Why are you turning away? We're talking about something important, look me in the right eye.”

Don't hold my head and move it to make eye contact! I strained my neck and tried hard to fight back, but Kaede became more and more pushy, she puffed her cheeks as she tried to move my head. Help me, Shinji, if I keep going this way, I'll go crazy because of his faith.

“Hei, Shin-kun. Why didn't you stop him? Yoshi in trouble knows?”

“No, it's something interesting, so let it go. Don't you want to see how Hitotsuba-san reacts when he returns to being himself?”

“Ah. I don't know if Kaede-chan is brave or stupid. Even so, that natural attitude is indeed amazing.”

Hey, that stupid couple over there! Don't just shut up and watch! It's true that I like it when I see Kaede's reddened face when she regains consciousness, but this is no time to look forward to something like that!

“Do not.. fight! Or do you not want to talk while looking at me? You... don't want to?”

“Not like that! It's just, it's, can you stop squeezing my face? How to say yes.. this is a bit embarrassing.”

Kaede made a sound like she was about to cry, so I reflexively looked at her and denied it. This behavior was a surprise to him and barely escaped attention, but there was only a small distance between our faces.

“Ah... the.. uh ..it—”.

“Not that I don't want to look at you or anything like that, I'm just embarrassed that you suddenly said that I was good and everything. So don't get me wrong.”

“I-iya... I understand..”.

Wooi Shinji, I can hear you well when saying ‘birth second foolish couple’. We are still not dating.

Notes: Fool who means here it's BUCIN but in the friction to the moron

“Ya, yes. Yoshi's sideways in the area. Hey, Kaede-chan! Have you thought about what you're going to do on Valentine's Day next week?”

Actually last night we talked about this. The event was going to take place next week, and Kaede asked me what I wanted, so I casually muttered the cake, and this is how it went. Even so, is the cake something that is easy to make?

“I see. You're amazing Kaede-chan.”

“No, it's not so. Because Yuya-kun said he wanted it, so I just wanted to grant his wish. This was also the first time I made it, so I was worried in case I would make a mistake..”.

I told her she didn't have to force herself to make the cake, but Kaede interrupted and said it was a challenge. Then all I can do is eat all the cookies he makes. That'll be the way I appreciate his hard work.

“You are really loved yes, Yuya.”

Noisy. I was a little upset when you told me that. Oh, is this the so-called senior who already has a girlfriend? Are you being sarcastic about my history of not having a boyfriend? Basic Shinji.

“Oh yes! How about this weekend we make chocolate together at Kaede-chan's house!? After all we don't make giri-choco* or tomo-choco*, so wouldn't it be nice if the chocolate was eaten the day it was made!?” Otsuki-san.

[Translator Note: Chocolate for friends.]

I guess not! Otsuki-san, don't say such a thing! If you are going to make chocolate at Kaede's house, it means it will be known that Kaede-san and I are living together. Kaede may have known about it, but I can't be sure.

I made eye contact with Kaede.

You already know the answer. You have to refuse, okay?

I-i know. Just leave it to me.

Phew. That's relieving.

“Creating chocolate yes, sounds fun. Let's make it together.”

Notes: Kaede-chan, you misunderstood but we are still cute 🥰😖

“Yay! As expected of Kaede-chan! You do understand!”

O-Oi!? Why is that so!? Should have been rejected, right!? But why would you agree and give a thumbs up with a face like that!  It's not like that, you're misunderstanding, Kaede! Akh.

“Then can I also go to Hitotsuba-san's house? Maybe we can all have dinner together tonight?”

“It's true. I will make chocolate while Yuya-kun and the others do club activities, as well as prepare dinner and wait. If there is a request just say it!”

“I! Me! I want a hamburger! I want to eat a hamburger made by Kaede-chan!” I'm nervous.

“Fufufu. Okay.”

The story went on and gave me no room to interrupt. Oh, it's over. They will know that we are living together.

“I'm looking forward to it, Yuya” Shinji said.

“...Ah, I guess so.”

My best friend's confident smile fed me up, I wanted to throw it into the sea.