
Next day.
After the class was over, I walked to the front gate and saw Enami-san.
He stood out just like before. He seemed unconcerned, but he was clearly attracting attention.
As I approached, Enami-san looked up. I told.
"...... as expected, you're here."
And Enami-san replied,
"As expected, I'm here."
He walked towards me without the slightest bit of shame. Not as hard as yesterday, but the reaction of the people around me was striking. I could hear the words "impossible" and "really".
"Let's go home together"
I wonder if Enami-san did not hear the voices around us or if she at least tried to be inconspicuous by waiting at the main gate rather than in the classroom.
Enami-san and I walked slowly down the hill.
I wonder if there will be any rumors about me and Enami-san dating. If I were in the position of an eyewitness, I'm sure I would misunderstand.
"Why are you looking around so much?"
"Nothing, nothing. ...... We're being stared at for a while now."
"Thul? Isn't that the same as always?"
"I'm curious"
When he said that, I realized.
Enami-san is a person who always attracts attention. Because she's beautiful, and because she's famous in school. I think it's because he's always in the spotlight so he doesn't think the amount of attention he's getting is abnormal.
"Enami, you're having a hard time, aren't you?"
"What?"
"No, it's okay."
A little further, Enami-san asked me.
"Hey, what were you and Nishikawa talking about yesterday?"
"Eh?"
It must be about lunch break. I wonder if he saw us going somewhere.
"Obviously, it's about Enami-san"
"I?"
"I've been talking about what's been going on with Enami-san lately."
I explained it briefly. We both wondered why Enami-san started talking to me. Also, Nishikawa is worried about Enami-san. When Enami-san heard this, she snorted and let out a low voice. I think this is what Nishikawa meant by 'when she was in a bad mood'. I decided to follow Nishikawa's advice and not mention it too much.
".....You've talked about a lot of fun, haven't you?"
He said that and started to walk faster. He's obviously angry. I rushed after him.
"......Im sorry. It was my fault"
As soon as I said that, Enami-san's legs stopped. And then he saw my face.
Enami-san has the same cold expression on her face as last week. I was anxious, wondering where I stepped on the landmine.
We stared at each other for a while, then suddenly Enami-san asked.
"Are you worried, by any chance?
"As I thought, you're worried"
"...... Eto?"
"I'm not angry. I'm just playing with you."
Whahuh? I relaxed and bent my upper body.
"...... You're funny."
"Stop teasing me. It's bad for my heart."
"Sorry sorry."
Enami-san seems to be enjoying herself. Maybe because of my reaction.
"Nishikawa is a good person, but she's a bit too considerate. He may be a bitch, but don't let that bother you."
"No, I don't mind from the beginning. I don't think he's a bother"
"really"
Instead, I think Nishikawa is a good person. I feel that he has a good relationship with Enami-san and thinks about it.
"I'm sure he's worried about Enami-san. She had spent a lot of time with Enami-san, so she knew many aspects that made her anxious. I mean, Enami-san is, you know......"
That's a little reply. I'd say that...
"His personality, you know, it's a little problem. ......"
I immediately regretted it. What did I say? That's not the right thing to say in front of someone.
As I feared, Enami-san's cheeks were drawn with a smile on her face. Mouth twitching. Unlike before, he looked angry.
"No, it's, well, different. That's more of a figure of speech ....... "
But his words were so clear that there was no point in making such an excuse.
And Enami-san said,
"I have a difficult personality... Hmm, so. Can I ask you to explain about it? "
"No~"
While I was troubled, a part of me wondered if it was true. Otherwise, he would not have done such a thing in such a class. Of course, I can't say that.
"Hey, Nishikawa didn't say the same thing about me, did she?"
"No. That's just my opinion. "
"Hm. So your opinion, right. That's not a figure of speech."
Oh naw. It was a trap. It was my fault for being so easy to fall in love.
"Yes you're right."
I decided to take a clean break. I can't fool him anymore, can I? So I thought I'd say what I thought honestly.
"Enami-san has a selfish nature."
"Huh."
"For example, the fact that you started ambushing me, but you didn't tell me why."
I think this might be a good opportunity for me to express my honest thoughts and find out what Enami-san is thinking.
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