Lort Kuzuma - 5 - Pemuda Tuna Wisata

Childhood Friends Became Popular Idols ~The Sweet Girls Are Supporting Me~

幼馴染たちが人気アイドルになった～甘々な彼女たちは俺に貢いでくれている～

Osananajimi-tachi ga Ninki Idol ni Natta ~Amaamana Kanojotachi wa Ore ni Mitsuide Kurete iru~

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5 - It's nice to be a parasite

"Wow! Thanks a lot! Oh maa~n, you really save me every month. Now I can go buy a new game!"

Gratefully accepting the thick envelope, I expressed my gratitude.

Usually, I would receive it at home, but today, I had asked for it to be delivered to me at school through a message because I was looking forward to the release of a new game.

I didn't think she'd forgotten, but still, it was a joy to receive it directly like this.

"Fufu, last month we had a concert too, so I received quite a bit, and that's why I added extra this time. If you ever need more money or want something, just let me know, okay?"

"Oh? Are you sure?"

"Of course! If it's Kazu-kun's request, I'll do anything for you!"

"Oh-ho!"

Well, isn't that just delightful? Then, there's no need to hold back.

I decided to ask my childhood friend for something I wanted.

"Well then, I'll ask you right away. I want a new smartphone. The latest model that's coming out. It has a great design. I want to buy a new one. Can you give me the money?"

"Eh, didn't you just get a new one recently? Isn't it too soon?"

"I can't help it if I really want it, right? Come on, please? I'll make it up to you somehow. If I can."

Although I retorted to my friend's abusive language, no one was listening to me.

Everyone was captivated by Setsuna. But Setsuna seemed to be captivated by me, as she smiled at me and happily talked to me.

"Yup, it's nice to be a parasite. I promised to take care of Kazu-kun for life. Since he can't rely on anyone else but me if he's a loser, it's actually great. He will never leave me, and I can take care of Kazu-kun without anyone interfering. There is no greater happiness than this. Right, Kazu-kun? You're happy to be taken care of by me, right?"

"Yeah, that's right. Make sure to take care of me for life and support me, okay? If it comes to a situation where I have to work, even if we're childhood friends, I won't do it, okay?"

"Fufufu. I know. I'm the only one who will take care of Kazu-kun... Yes, Arisa-chan won't do. I, only I, will take care of Kazu-kun... Fufufu......"

For some reason, I felt like Setsuna's eyes were gradually muddy, but well, it's probably just my imagination.

As long as she took care of me, I had no complaints.

She had sponsors now, so she would earn even more in the future.

A bright future was just around the corner. That was what I thought at that time.

"...I won't allow it."

"Hmm?"

"I won't allow it! Doing something like parasitizing Setsuna-sama and just taking advantage of her...... Even if heaven allows it, I won't allow it!!"

It was Ijuuin who shouted that.

She glared at me as if she would never admit it, but that didn't bother me.

"Even if you say that......"

"I absolutely won't admit it! Be prepared! I will protect Setsuna-sama no matter what!!!!"

Setsuna showed reluctance to my urging, but I know.

This childhood friend of mine would never refuse my request.

"Umm, however."

"You know what! I really want it! Please, Setsuna-san, I beg you, buy it for me! It's my lifelong request!"

I put my hands together and bowed again with a flattering attitude.

Of course, I was not really asking from the bottom of my heart. There was no need to do such a thing.

It was what you'd call a pose. It was an obvious act that would usually be seen through.

But Setsuna looked at me, sighed softly, and said,

"Well, if you're begging me this much, I guess I can't refuse. Then, let's go buy it together next time. And get matching ones."

"Oh, As one can be expected from Setsuna! You understand......" "W-wait a minute!"

See, she was so easy to manipulate... Just as I was about to smirk inwardly, an unexpected interruption occurred.

When I turned my gaze, it was coming from the transfer student with a bewildered expression on her face.

"What's it, Ijuuin? We're in the middle of something, so don't interrupt."

"Ah, I'm sorry...... No, wait! Kazuma-sama, what are you saying to Setsuna-sama!?"

"Wow! Thanks a lot! Oh maa~n, you really save me every month. Now I can go buy a new game!"

Gratefully accepting the thick envelope, I expressed my gratitude.

Usually, I would receive it at home, but today, I had asked for it to be delivered to me at school through a message because I was looking forward to the release of a new game.

I didn't think she'd forgotten, but still, it was a joy to receive it directly like this.

"Fufu, last month we had a concert too, so I received quite a bit, and that's why I added extra this time. If you ever need more money or want something, just let me know, okay?"

"Oh? Are you sure?"

"Of course! If it's Kazu-kun's request, I'll do anything for you!"

"Oh-ho!"

Well, isn't that just delightful? Then, there's no need to hold back.

I decided to ask my childhood friend for something I wanted.

"Well then, I'll ask you right away. I want a new smartphone. The latest model that's coming out. It has a great design. I want to buy a new one. Can you give me the money?"

"Eh, didn't you just a new one recently? Isn't it too soon?"

"I can't help it if I really want it, right? Come on, please? I'll make it up to you somehow. If I can."

Interrupting our conversation out of the blue, the transfer student made me miffed, but it seemed Setsuna was the same way.

She furrowed her eyebrows, looking unusually displeased, and said,

"Kazuma-sama...? Kazu-kun, what does it mean? What's your relationship with this girl? And who is this girl? When did you become friends with a girl I don't know?"

"Hmm? Ah, right, Setsuna didn't know her. This person transferred to our class today. Her name is......"

"I am Ijuuin Reika! The number 007 member of Dimension Stars' fan club! I'm a big fan of Dimens, and above all, of Setsuna-sama! Ah! Setsuna-sama, I've always wanted to meet you!"

Interrupting my words, Ijuuin jumped in front of Setsuna.

I was taken aback by her flawless and impeccable movements.

"Umm..."

"When I heard Dimens' song and Setsuna-sama's singing for the first time, an electric shock ran through my whole body! And I realized! It was fate to encounter this song! Making 'Dimension Stars' the best idol unit in Japan, no, in the world, is my mission! Since then, I have been supporting Dimens with my whole heart and soul, and at the same time, I have always admired Setsuna-sama......! But I couldn't bear it with just that, so I used the power of the Ijuuin Group to investigate Setsuna-sama's background, and finally, I transferred to this school... I'm very sorry. I just had to be by your side no matter what, Your Grace!"

Although I retorted to my friend's abusive language, no one was listening to me.

Everyone was captivated by Setsuna. But Setsuna seemed to be captivated by me, as she smiled at me and happily talked to me.

"Yeah, that's right. Make sure to take care of me for life and support me, okay? If it comes to a situation where I have to work, even if we're childhood friends, I won't do it, okay?"

"Fufufu. I know. I'm the only one who will take care of Kazu-kun... Yes, Arisa-chan won't do. I, only I, will take care of Kazu-kun... Fufufu......"

For some reason, I felt like Setsuna's eyes were gradually muddy, but well, it's probably just my imagination.

As long as she took care of me, I had no complaints.

She had sponsors now, so she would earn even more in the future.

A bright future was just around the corner. That was what I thought at that time.

"...I won't allow it."

"Hmm?"

"I won't allow it! Doing something like parasitizing Setsuna-sama and just taking advantage of her...... Even if heaven allows it, I won't allow it!!"

It was Ijuuin who shouted that.

She glared at me as if she would never admit it, but that didn't bother me.

"Even if you say that......"

"I absolutely won't admit it! Be prepared! I will protect Setsuna-sama no matter what!!!!"

Ijuuin confessed such a stalker-like statement and poured it out all at once.

She was shedding tears saying so as if she was overcome by emotions, while Setsuna could only be perplexed at being told such a thing.

Her eyes were wandering and it was clear that she was quite troubled.

"That is, thank you......?"

"No! It's not like that! It's just my own selfish actions...... Of course, I apologize for causing trouble. From now on, I will support Dimens with the full power of the Ijuuin Group! We will spare no effort or money! First, aim to become the number one idol unit in Japan, and eventually soar to the world! Make the name of 'Dimension Stars!' and Setsuna known to the world! And eventually, become the world's number-one idol! You are the one who should be! No, if you don't, then the world must be wrong!"

Ijuuin was completely excited.

Her eyes were shining. She was like a fanatic who had finally met his revered master.

Setsuna and the rest of the classmates were obviously taken aback.

I was probably the only one who wasn't surprised. Even without considering Ijuuin's current state, there was something that bothered me.

"The Ijuuin you mean, is it that Ijuuin Group? The incredibly wealthy group?"

The Ijuuin Group was famous as one of Japan's top corporations.

Their name was often seen in TV commercials, and if such a company was backing Dimens, it was almost guaranteed that their future would be bright.

If my childhood friends make an even bigger leap, it's only natural for my excitement to rise.

"Yes, that is... I mean, what kind of demand are you making to Setsuna-sama!"

"Huh?"

"I won't let you forget what you said earlier! What was that! Acting so pitifully like a beggar in front of Setsuna-sama...! What kind of relationship do you have with Setsuna-sama, Kazuma-sama!?"

Ijuuin raised her voice and interrogated me. It was quite a fierce tone, but even if she said that......

"I don't know what kind of relationship you're talking about, but Setsuna and I are just childhood friends. I'm just asking her for some pocket money and to buy a smartphone because I want one. I'm not saying anything strange. Right?"

Since becoming an idol, I have been receiving "allowances" from Setsuna every month.

If she was willing to give it to me, it would be ungrateful to refuse, and it was just human nature to accept it gratefully, right?

We made a promise, and I think it was my right as a childhood friend.

"Yes, that's right. I don't think there's any problem."

"No, no, no! There's a big problem! It's strange! Why are you asking Takanashi-san! If you want to buy yourself a new smartphone, just ask your parents to buy it for you! It's absolutely not right to ask someone else, especially a classmate who's the same age!"

Setsuna agreed with my opinion, but Sayama interrupted from the side.

What's with them? Don't they know what common sense is?

I sighed involuntarily as I faced the unreasonable questioning from my classmates.

"What are you talking about? My parents won't buy it for me. They're stingy. When Setsuna bought it for me the other day, they even complained on the phone. They told me not to cause trouble for such a nice girl. If that's the case, they should give me more allowance."

"Well, of course they'd say that, wouldn't they!? That's only natural! Takanashi-san, you shouldn't buy it for him either! There's no obligation for that, and the money you earned as an idol should be used for yourself!"

"Yes, that's right! Setsuna-sama should not spoil men like him! There's no need to entice like that! As the center of the Dimens, you stand at the top of the idol world and have the power to rule them all!"

Sayama and Ijuuin interjected at the same time.

It seemed they were not satisfied with my explanation.

"Hmm, even if you say that. I became an idol to make Kazu-kun happy, so I want to listen to any request from Kazu-kun. It doesn't bother me at all, rather, I want to spoil him. I'll give him all my money, and I want him to become completely corrupted to the point where he can't live without me."

"Setsuna-sama!?"

"What are you saying, Takanashi-san! If you do that, this guy will not only be a useless human but also a parasite!? He's just trash! That's not good, as a person!!"

"That's a terrible thing to say, Oi!"

In the second half of summer break, as promised, I went to buy a mug cup with Yukio. I vividly remember Yukio excitedly picking out a cup with a dolphin character similar to the one Rei and I used.

"By the way, how's your bass practicing?" (Yukio)

"Bass practicing? Umm... about that." (Rintaro)

"Huh? Is it not in good progress?" (Yukio)

"No, it's not that. I practice every day without fail, and I'm getting better――――I think. but I haven't practiced with the other two even once, so I can't really say." (Rintaro)

"I see... I'm not familiar with instruments, but it seems like it's quite difficult to harmonize with others." (Yukio)

I'm not a particularly cooperative person, and in terms of skills, I'm still a beginner who has been playing for less than a month.

To be honest, I've been anxious for about a week now, and there have been times when I didn't know what to do because my growth seemed to be slowing down.

"Right now, it's like this, but as the performance approaches, we're planning to rent a studio for practice, so I'm not too worried." (Rintaro)

"Heh, I see. I'm looking forward to seeing you play the bass, Rintaro. Do your best." (Yukio)

"Yeah, I'll do everything I can." (Rintaro)

I touch my fingertips, which have become hardened from pressing down on the strings all this time.

It makes me a little bit proud that I can be so engrossed in something other than household chores.

"Hmm...... Anyway, what's the afternoon class today?" (Rintaro)

"It's to decide what we're going to put on for the school festival. It's only a month left after all." (Yukio)

Our school has a lot of students, so the school festival itself is quite large.

Every class puts in all their efforts, and there are even new students who chose this school because they wanted to experience and participate in our school festival.

Although I retorted to my friend's abusive language, no one was listening to me.

Everyone was captivated by Setsuna. But Setsuna seemed to be captivated by me, as she smiled at me and happily talked to me.

"Yeah, that's right. Make sure to take care of me for life and support me, okay? If it comes to a situation where I have to work, even if we're childhood friends, I won't do it, okay?"

"Fufufu. I know. I'm the only one who will take care of Kazu-kun... Yes, Arisa-chan won't do. I, only I, will take care of Kazu-kun... Fufufu......"

For some reason, I felt like Setsuna's eyes were gradually muddy, but well, it's probably just my imagination.

As long as she took care of me, I had no complaints.

She had sponsors now, so she would earn even more in the future.

A bright future was just around the corner. That was what I thought at that time.

"...I won't allow it."

"Hmm?"

"I won't allow it! Doing something like parasitizing Setsuna-sama and just taking advantage of her...... Even if heaven allows it, I won't allow it!!"

It was Ijuuin who shouted that.

She glared at me as if she would never admit it, but that didn't bother me.

"Even if you say that......"

"I absolutely won't admit it! Be prepared! I will protect Setsuna-sama no matter what!!!!"

With those words, Ijuuin left the classroom.

As she opened the door, "Buheh!", I heard the teacher's yelp again. She made such a brilliant retreat that there was no time to even bother with the teacher's shriek of agony when she opened the door.

Including the classmates left in the classroom, we were all speechless.

"...What's wrong with, that person?"

"Beats me...?"

In the face of the storm that had passed, for now, Setsuna and I could only tilt our heads in unison.

~"(This is a Translation Content of pemudatunawisata[dot]my[dot]id. so, read only on there, kay~)"~

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