The Present Or Future

Shopped

As Mayumi had said before, at the time of the return they both ended up heading to the shopping mall to buy some clothes. To get there, they have to take a bus and wait about 10 minutes to get to the shopping center

On the bus, Haru asks Mayumi, "Mayumi, is it okay for us to wear school clothes like this over there?"

"Of course not. Unless you're embarrassed to wear your school shirt"

"Aren't you the one who's too cool about your school uniform?"

"Haha, Rin and I have always been like this if we want to shop before we go home. So you could say I'm probably used to it"

"Huffs... All right, all right"

On the way, Haru informs his younger brother, Izanami, that he will be home late for the day

[Izanami: All right. But before you go home, buy me some ice cream!]

Not feeling, they have arrived at the shopping center. Haru was immediately confused to see the mall so crowded. It was even more crowded than when Haru visited for the first time. Haru then asked Mayumi

"Mayumi, how do I feel or is this place more crowded than usual?"

"What did you say Haru? Today is entering the weekend. It's only natural that this place is more crowded than usual"

"Ah, you're right too. I was not aware of that", Haru replied while looking at the date on her smartwatch

"Then, come on. I'm afraid that people will get more crowded if we continue here", Mayumi then left Haru behind, but instead of heading into the mall, she went the other way

"Hey, aren't we going there? Why are you even going that way?"

"We didn't go inside. The store is just outside the mall, there is a fairly crowded flea market as well. So come on, we can't miss!"

(Huffs... It looks like this is going to be hard)

Enter the flea market area. There began to be a lot of people who want to shop for some of their needs. Fortunately the two of them were able to arrive at the shop that Mayumi was referring to

Arriving there, Mayumi immediately looked at the clothes. Unfortunately, even though the store looks quite large, but the store only provides women-only clothes. Haru did not see any clothes that were worn specifically by men

Waiting outside, Haru saw the passersby in front of him looking at his clothes just like that. Haru who was sensitive to the views of those people could only play his smartphone

Coincidentally at the same time, Misaki, the library guard sent a message. It contained nothing but asking Haru

[Misaki: Haru, what are you doing right now? Are you home yet?]

[Haru: Well, I was outside anyway, you know the girl you were talking to at the library? I accompanied him to shop]

[Misaki : Uh! Her name is Mayumi, right? Is it just you two?]

[Haru: That's how it is, and worse yet I haven't changed my clothes]

[Misaki : Waduh, haha. Then you must stay up! Oh yeah, by the way am I bothering you two?]

[Haru : No, not at all. Mayumi was inside picking her clothes, while I was waiting for her outside]

[Misaki : Thank goodness then, I want to ask you one thing]

[Haru : What is it?]

[Misaki: About the provisions you bring every day. At first I thought you'd only take him occasionally. But it turns out you bring me every day]

[Haru : I made my provisions, so I made them for you too. The more people I eat with I think the better]

[Misaki: But I can't give you anything. Maybe if it was cashed in, I already have a lot of debt to you]

[Haru: What are you thinking? I decided this myself, so you don't have to feel guilty]

[Misaki: Then, can you teach me how to cook? It's a shame to say, but I've learned to cook since you brought me the food, but things haven't gone well]

[Haru: If I'm alone it might not matter, as long as I have time. When will you learn to start cooking?]

[Misaki: It's up to you! I can when I want to]

[Haru: Hmm, well I'll think about it later]

[Misaki: Hehe, thank you! I promise I won't trouble you!]

[Haru: Haha, don't be so polite. Like you said, little by little it becomes a hill, right?]

[Misaki: Hehe, you were right too. Well then, I first, I have a task I want to do]

Since then, Haru has been no longer replying to her messages for a while. Seeing Misaki's last message, he also remembered his unworked task

(Looks like I have to do my job tonight, too)

Right beside her, came Mayumi out of the store. But instead of carrying a few things, he just came out of empty hands

"Not so, I was confused about which clothes to buy. Can you help me choose clothes?"

"I? Aren't you wrong? I don't even know what your taste is"

"Get in, you can't say that before you see it"

"Ah, yes"

Going inside, they both looked at the clothes that were there. Before determining the clothes chosen by Haru, he asked Mayumi. "What kind of clothes do you want?"

"Hmm, maybe a dress that is comfortable to wear when out of the house"

"Hmm, why don't you choose clothes that suit your character? Tomboy for example"

"Huh, you want me to wear clothes that look like a man?"

"Bu-not so. For example like this, you use a small jacket that only reaches your stomach and a long cloth as an **********"

"Hee... I didn't know your taste was like that"

"I'm not saying this is my taste. If you're asking me how I like it, maybe I'd prefer plain ones. Know it? Without much color on his shirt"

"Alright, I guess I got a little picture of it. Then wait for me outside, I'll catch up later"

Outside, people are getting crowded. The sun was disappearing above the sky, and the lights were already lit in some shops. Haru was quite worried about how he could get out of the crowd of many people

Mayumi was done with her shopping, immediately worried about the number of people passing by. With no other choice, Haru proposes to break through all the crowds

"But how? We might be separated!"

"Then, take my hand! I'll walk in front!"

"Eh!?"

Without thinking for a long time, he held Mayumi's hand so tightly. Passing a few people who are getting more and more crowded. Meanwhile, Mayumi focused with Haru's hand. He did not expect that the two of them were holding hands like this

(His hands, really warm) Mayumi thought

He looked at Haru's face from the side as he broke through the people before him. Putting on such a serious face, it was probably the first time Mayumi had seen Haru's face that serious

Arriving at the bus stop. Everything is fine, except with her right leg Mayumi. They then sat there and Haru then checked his legs

"Hey, what's with your legs!", said Haru anxiously

"Ti-it's okay! It's just a small wound"

"Little wound? Not likely. I take off your shoes, I want to see it more clearly"

Opening it up, Haru had expected that Mayumi's right leg was sprained, it could be seen from the bruising on her ankle

"Ah, I'm sorry Mayumi. I think I'm going too fast"

"Eh, it doesn't matter! Haha, I'm used to this kind of thing at the training ground. You don't have to worry"

"But still, if left will get worse"

The bus then came, and Haru immediately helped her walk up the bus. On the bus, Haru asked Mayumi

"Is your leg getting sick?"

"Well, at least not too bad"

"You can't walk for a while. Let me take you home"

"But how?"

"Of course, I'll carry you"

"Are you okay with that?", asked Mayumi

"I made you like this, of course I'll take responsibility"

Mayumi just silently heard Haru's reply, she did not expect that once again she was troubling Haru. All this time, Haru did her best

Soluble in his mind, he was unaware that Haru was apparently asleep beside him. Taking that chance, he saw Haru closer

"So, this is the face of a man when he is asleep" Mayumi said while doing what she often does

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