Tannin Wo Yosetsukenai Buaisouna Joshi Ni Sekkyou Shitara,

Chapter 3 volume 1

My bad feeling came true.

As soon as she saw me, Enami-san put down her phone and approached us with slow steps. I can't move. My feet froze as if they were sewn together. All I could do was look at Enami-san's figure as she walked towards us step by step, and think about what I should do.

When he approached me, he stopped.

It's quiet. I could not hear the sound of the sports team I had heard before.

"You're late than I thought."

Those words were directed at me. His eyes were fixed straight at my face, not looking at Saito or Shindo.

"...... Enami-san. ......?"

"...... Aren't you too confused?"

The tie in my blazer feels firmer than usual.

On the other hand, Saito and Shindo seemed relieved that they were not the target. They blatantly exhaled a sigh of relief.

I try my best to get my voice out.

"What do you want?"

"What do I want? I just want to go home with you."

"Why ......?"

"Because it looks interesting."

After all, this was what he meant when he said, "See you later".

I don't know how my 'action' affected Enami-san, but I'm sure it made her curious about me.

"Alright, then, we'll leave it to you ......."

Saito and Shindo obediently left the place. Oh!

However, they did not pay attention to my denouncing gaze and walked out of the main gate. Enami-san also didn't pay much attention to them, just glancing to the side to see that Saito and Shindo had disappeared.

I want to go like that too, but ......

"It looks interesting, huh?"

I can't just pass by and ignore the person in front of me.

"That's what I mean."

"...... How long have you been waiting for me?"

As I recall, Enami-san was not in the club activities. So it would be strange if he didn't leave around three o'clock when class ended.

"About an hour."

He had heard that I had club activities, so he probably thought that I would not be out soon. However, it was frightening just to think that Enami-san had been holding out in front of the main gate the entire time.

"For an hour? Why ......?"

"I told you before. Because it looks interesting."

Anyway, all I know is that I can't continue like this. It seems like Enami-san is starting to get interested in me. Morning greetings, eye contact in class, lunch conversations, all seem to be motivated by this interest.

I let out a breath.

" ....... can you forget what I said last week?-Either how, I know that's the reason, and I'm really sorry about that. ......"

"Yes but..."

How could you not care? I can't think of any other reason for him to change his mind about me.

I wonder what I should do. I want Enami-san to leave this place as soon as possible. But after waiting for an hour, I felt bad to end the conversation so quickly.

Luckily there were not many people in front of the main gate at this time. Thanks to half-way time, the homegoers have left school, and those who do club activities are still in school.

"Which way is your house?"

My secret hope of being on the other side was shattered.

"This way."

He pointed in the same direction as me, down the hill.

Enami's face showed no signs of self-awareness. He looked relaxed as if he was talking to an old acquaintance.

I think I should give up for now. Unfortunately, I did not have the courage to leave Enami-san and go home alone. No matter what the goal is, I will follow Enami-san's wishes for now.

We passed through the main gate and walked down the hill together.

Naturally, I didn't know what to say to her. I have never been in contact with Enami-san before. I don't know what things he likes or what he thinks about his life. There was no way I would suddenly find myself alone with him and start a conversation.

Although she had asked me to go home with her, Enami-san was reluctant to open up. The atmosphere became awkward.

As we were almost at the end of the slope, Enami-san finally said,

"Do you think school is fun?

I didn't understand his intention, but I was a little relieved when the silence broke.

"If I had to choose between fun and unpleasant, I would say pleasant. I like the class atmosphere."

"Thulgah"

But the silence happened again. Enami-san asked me, but when I answered her, the answer was boring.

"Aren't you having fun, Enami-san?"

I think he doesn't think it's fun, because he's always late.

"...... Not very.

I don't know if "not too" means something positive or something negative.

Enami-san asked again.

"Do you enjoy studying?"

"Not really......."

Somehow, I replied with the same words. To be honest, I don't really like learning, I just do it because it's the easiest thing to do.

However, I do not have the confidence to deliver such a message. That's why I said, "Not really".

"Hmmm..."

Enami-san still gave a weak response.

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