A Very Popular Idol Classmate Has Taken a Liking to Me, A Person Who Doesn't Want to Work for My Whole Life
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.Daininki Idol na Classmate ni Natsukareta, Isshou Hatarakitakunai Ore
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Act 3 - The School Festival
23-2
"…Well, maybe I should just stop with the confessions." (Yuusuke)
"Huh?" (Rintaro)
Hearing Kakihara say that, that word just slips out of my mouth.
The two of them look at me in surprise.
"You're pressured because you're so determined to confess, why not think about confessing after standing on stage? It's not too late, right?" (Rintaro)
Whether Kakihara is considering confessing to Nikaido or not, no one besides us would know.
If you're scared to confess, just don't do it.
If you've mustered up the courage to overcome your fear, then just go ahead and do it.
It's all Kakihara's choice.
Confessing in the first place isn't something he "has to" do, after all.
"…...Yeah, that might be true. Confessing or things like that shouldn't be done out of obligation." (Ryuuji)
With Doumoto's agreement in place, I look at Kakihara.
He has a relieved expression, as if a weight had been lifted off his shoulders.
"I see… Yeah, you're probably right. There might have been some strange sense of obligation. Maybe because of that, I wasn't sure if I really liked Azusa or not." (Yuusuke)
I think it's a common story for people to be crushed by a sense of obligation and forget their original purpose.
Kakihara's feelings for Nikaido are genuine. But the busyness and pressure had deprived him of the luxury to enjoy those feelings to the fullest.
And now, it's time for me to speak my mind.
"......I've finally realized how much fun it is to play music with someone else. That's why I want the three of us to have a proper performance together." (Rintaro)
That's why――――.
"Please don't say that it's okay to stop." (Rintaro)
"…...!" (Yuusuke)
This is my true feelings, and it's selfish.
It took quite a bit of courage for me to express my true feelings to them for the first time.
The trigger that gave me the courage was undoubtedly the practice with Rei and the girls yesterday.
Because that time was just so much fun, I wanted to spend similar time with these two.
"Just enjoying the stage isn't enough. For the confession...... Let's just forget about it for now." (Rintaro)
"…Rintaro." (Yuusuke)
"We've worked so hard to get this far, so I don't think we'll be punished for having a bit of fun from now on." (Rintaro)
"――――Yeah, you might be right." (Yuusuke)
I hope this will provide some comfort, but judging by the smile he puts on his face in front of me, it seems to have a significant effect.
In my heart, I express my gratitude to Kanon, who had invited me to perform together.
The next time that lass comes over, I'll treat her an apple pie.
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"Hey! Is Kakihara-kun here?"
A senior suddenly pops into my class, where we are preparing for the school festival. She seems to be looking for Kakihara-kun, glancing around the classroom.
"Ah! Nikaido-san! Do you know where Kakihara-kun is?"
"Ah... Kakihara-kun is absent today due to not feeling well." (Azusa)
I had just received a message from Doumoto-kun, so I already knew about his health condition.
After I relayed the news, the senior's face looked as if she had seen the end of the world.
"Ah, for real......"
"Umm, What happened?" (Azusa)
The senior, looking troubled, awkwardly began to speak.
"Well, it's just that... we were discussing the budget. Kakihara-kun was so good at adjusting and calculating, so everyone relied on him."
I see.
It seems like she thinks Kakihara-kun fell ill because they relied on him too much.
If that's the case, I can understand why she's feeling apologetic.
"......Well, even though he's outstanding, it's not right to rely on underclassmen too much. Instead of using exams as an excuse, we should try to handle things on our own a bit more."
Saying that, the senior leaves the classroom.
I always thought he was amazing, but seeing even the senior relying on him, I realize that Kakihara-kun really isn't just an ordinary person.
And when my friend is being praised by others, I feel a little proud too.
"Azurin! Come over here for a sec!" (Honoka)
"Huh...? What's up?" (Azusa)
I'm suddenly called by Honoka, so I move to a corner of the classroom.
There, two classmates look troubled and seem relieved to see me.
"They're in charge of shopping, but it seems like the budget doesn't quite match with what we need to buy on the day. We have to either increase the budget or cut down on the materials cost. What should we do?" (Honoka)
"W-What? The budget doesn't match?" (Azusa)
I'm in trouble.
I had never been involved in budget discussions at all, so I had no idea of what to do.
I can't give careless instructions about money, which is such an important aspect. If only I could come up with a clever solution...
"......Sorry, I haven't been involved in those discussions. I'll ask when Kakihara-kun returns, so can you wait until then?" (Azusa)
"Y-yeah...... Sorry, we're kind of in a hurry."
The only thing I could do was to postpone the problem.
I have to report to the teacher about the budget we are going to use in the class, so I can't really afford to be leisurely.
It's indescribably frustrating that I have no choice but to wait for Kakihara-kun's return here.
"Nikaido! Where can I find the materials for the advertising signboard?"
As I depart from them, a boy, panting and sweating, rushes towards me.
"What? Ah, um... I think they might be in the multipurpose room." (Azusa)
"I see! Thanks!"
The boy, who seemed to be in a hurry, ran down the corridor as he thanked.
The warning not to run in the hallway had already fallen on deaf ears, and in no time, his back disappeared from sight.
"Nikaido-san! We've run out of paint, where can we get some?"
"Um... I think you can find it in the gym storage room." (Azusa)
"Thank you!"
Once the girl asking about the paint had left, the homeroom teacher, Harukawa-sensei, peeked into the classroom.
"Kakihara-ku――――oh, right, he's absent today. Nikaido-san! Can you come here for a moment?" (Harukawa-sensei)
"Oh, yes! What is it?" (Azusa)
"We have a meeting for the School Festival Executive Committee, and I want you to attend. Just listen to what we have to say for now." (Harukawa-sensei)
Told that all I have to do is take notes, I walk behind the teacher to the meeting place.
When I got into the room, most of the class had already gathered there.
Then all eyes turn towards me.
"Ah, Harukawa-sensei. Is Kakihara not coming today?"
"Huh? Yeah, he is... Is there a problem?" (Harukawa-sensei)
"Ah, no... We always relied on Kakihara-kun to lead, so we're not sure what to do today."
The senior girl scratches her cheek apologetically.
I've been constantly surprised up to this point.
Wherever I go, I hear Kakihara-kun's name, and everyone relies on him.
He whom supposed to be close to me, but before I knew it, he had become someone that everyone in this school relied on.
It's something to be proud of, but at the same time, it fills me with guilt.
(I knew he wasn't someone strong enough to bear all these expectations......)
Doumoto-kun said that Kakihara-kun was feeling unwell due to fatigue.
He must have been running around so much to push his body to the limit.
During that time, Kakihara-kun never once asked for my help.
――――No, that's just an excuse.
It's my fault for not realizing Kakihara-kun's limits.
He, who always comes to my rescue when I am approached by someone scary on my way home from cram school, is not someone I can call a prince.
He is always too desperate to be called that.
Suppressing the fear and holding back the tears that well up with it.
He's not some perfect super prince, but a kind and gentle "hero" who always gives his all.
"Ah..." (Nikaido)
At that moment, I felt something melting inside me.
I see. For me, Kakihara-kun is――――
"...I'm sorry, Sensei. I just remembered something urgent." (Azusa)
"Huh? What happened?" (Harukawa-sensei)
"I'm sorry! I have to go somewhere!" (Azusa)
"H-huh?! Nikaido-san?!" (Harukawa-sensei)
While hearing the bewildered voice of Harukawa-sensei behind me, I walk down the hallway with larger strides than usual.
[Take care of Yuusuke-kun, okay?] (PTW/N: chap 85)
As I leave the school building, Shidou-kun's words keep repeating in my head.
There is no doubt that I was attracted to Shidou-kun. But now I understand.
The feelings I had for him were just "admiration."
It's completely different from my feelings for Kakihara-kun.
As I pass through the school gate, I start running.
I don't want to convey anything. I don't want to talk about anything.
Right now――――I just want to see him.
~"(This is a Translation Content of pemudatunawisata[dot]my[dot]id. so, read only on there, kay~)"~
[End of Chapter]
Cya~!
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