Owe a Wife

Episode 37's

...Chapters 37...

...Drowning in Strategy?...

Thanks to listening to the bacotan aka the words of welcome from the headmaster in the cold weather, my body became cold. I wonder if he can't shorten his speech. Well, besides that, we got on the bus and went to our destination.

Shinji and I took a seat in the front row, which no one else would sit in. They do not want to sit close to the teacher's seat, so they choose to sit in the back. In other words, this is the best choice of chair because we will be far from those who like gossip and those who will probably ask troublesome questions.

“I don't think they'll overhear our conversation on the bus. Aren't you too worried?”

Who do you think is wrong to make me this way? That's because you guys are planning something, right?

“What the hell do you mean? And I don't think that's anything special, do I? We'll just talk about what we like about each other's girlfriends. Oryou want to talk about it in front of everyone at night?”

I don't want that to happen. We would stay in a cottage with four people per room. There were two bedrooms, and we would be separated while sleeping, but we would probably gather in the living room to chat. Fortunately, excluding Shinji, the other two have girlfriends, so I don't think there will be any unnecessary jealousy, but I'm sure they'll keep asking about this and that. I really don't want that to happen.

“No, wait. Did you mean to say the conversation didn't take place in the cottage, but now? I will politely decline it.” I said.

“Don't say anything boring. We're on our way now and I'm bored, so let me hear everything. Or do you want to hear me brag about Akiho? Well, it doesn't matter, but... prepare yourself, okay?”

Listening to Shinji bragging about Otsuki-san feels like torture. He always asked me for my opinion and approval. Since she looks so happy when talking about it, I did not reply other than saying ‘ya’ or ‘mut ya’. If I had to sit next to her for almost three hours and listen to her keep saying that, then—

“OK, okay. I'll brag to you.”

Suck yourself. If this is what you want, I'll be a little serious and boasting about Kaede. You're ready to listen to me, right?

Roll call is complete and bus starts running. While listening to the bus driver's announcement, I thought about what to say.

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It had been an hour and a half after we left, and we had passed the turn to our destination. There was something strange about Shinji sitting next to me. He's why.

“Hey, Yuya... I was wrong here, so can you forgive me immediately?”

“Hah? Why should I apologize? From the beginning you yourself who want to hear it.” my wonder.

I took Shinji's plan and explained in detail what I thought was interesting from Kaede. Shinji had come to our house once, so he had seen Kaede's gap and it wasn't too surprising to him, but I told her a specific example of how Kaede teased me but soon became embarrassed when I fought back, especially about what happened on Valentine's night.

I also told him that Kaede was watching me more than anyone. He never laughed at me staying to train alone at the football club, which usually people other than Shinji looked at him coldly, he also admitted the hard work I did. He praised me and encouraged me to do my best. I'm so happy with that feeling.

At first, it was just a sense of awe, and I refused to spend time with him because I was reluctant, and more than a feeling of reluctance, it was because I was too nervous to die. But now it's normal, and I'm blown away as she shows me more sides of her that I never knew. Frankly, I can no longer imagine how my daily life would be without Kaede. Well, even so I haven't said this to his own person.

“Hahahaha. I'm really sorry. Further I cannot. I can't hear it. I didn't think you'd be this serious. I'm the loser... “

“Hah? What does that mean?”

As I was about to question Shinji, the bus stopped at the service area. We were told that we would rest here for fifteen minutes. As soon as the bus stopped completely, Shinji rushed out of the bus as if he was trying to get away from me. That bastard, I didn't let you escape!

I got off the bus to catch up to Shinji, who ran away like a rabbit, but unfortunately he disappeared. Shit, he's fast.

“Ah... Yuya-kun..!”.

As I was about to continue looking for her, I heard a familiar voice calling my name. Looking back, it was Kaede.

“Kaede-san. How does it feel on the bus? Are you drunk?”

“Uh, yes. I'm doing fine. On the bus I chatted with Akiho-chan and listened to music. You yourself how?”

For some reason, Kaede's face looked red. Is it too hot on the bus? Well, the heater in our bus was too effective. Maybe that's why his face is red. Even so, the question was really troublesome. I spent the last hour and a half talking to Shinji about the cute parts of Kaede.

“Y-yes... Like you said, Shinji asked me a lot of things, but I'm fine. And I think Shinji got overwhelmed when he heard me bragging. Ahahaha!”

I decided to laugh and cover it up. There's no way I can tell her that here! I can't believe that I'm going to tell Shinji that I can't imagine what my life would be like without Kaede! It's not a statement of love anymore its name, but it's already like a proposal! I haven't even said [I love you] to Kaede with all my heart! Everything has to start with that word.

“J-so so! Th-That must be hard huh! Oh, I'm going to the restroom! See you at your destination!”

Kaede waved her hand and galloped to the restroom! I wonder, what is with this feeling of being left alone?

“Well, it seems like I can't just ignore you! Hi, devil braggart!”

“—Otsuki-san? Uh, demon braggart? What does that mean?”

Otsuki-san called out to me while hitting my back. That's hurtful.

“News about this I mean! The story of Kaede-chan is so loved! See you soon, Yoshi!”

Otsuki chased after Kaede's back while laughing. I wonder if there's anything strange going on without my knowledge.

“...I thought I'd put it on Shinji.”

Even if he ran away now, when he came back, it would be the end of him. I'll make him tell me everything he's planned.

When Shinji came back, he put on his earphones and listened to music, ignoring my questions. When I asked her, she only had a sorry look.

“Sorry, Yuya. We're wrong here. So really sorry.”

He kept apologizing. In the end, we reached our destination without me being able to confirm the truth.

Notes: what are you hiding?