Chapter 91
Keio knew about my standing as Runa’s fiancée candidate, so I summarized what had happened earlier to him .
I explained how I had thought it was cancelled, but it turned out that I was the favored candidate . And then, how I was challenged to a match in the bathroom . Everything superfluous about her… Her misunderstanding and how I ended up in the Ozcon .
I’m pretty satisfied by how brief I made my summary, but maybe I did throw in some unnecessary details . I’m involved in this, how could she not ask me for my consent…
It looks like my feelings were properly conveyed to Keito .
“I don’t get her at all . ”
“Relax, I don’t get her either . ”
“I can’t find a single ounce of relaxation in me . ”
I can’t help it . I just don’t get her at all . Honestly, she was so odd, that I almost suspect it was a dream . It was supposed to be an announced attack, but I feel like a victim to a random attacker .
“Even though I turned down the recommendations… There was no point . ”
“Eh…”
“They asked me too… You know, Runa asked me . He told me to recommend you if you were fine with it . ”
No way, that’s terrifying . Also, good job, Keito . As expected of my childhood friend . I didn’t have to say anything and he understood . Seriously, thank you .
“Apparently there’s supposed to be one candidate that is expected to win by a landslide . At this rate, she’ll be sure to win, so he said to encourage you to enter . ”
“What’s with that pressure!”
A candidate to win… That’s probably Christine-sama . She is the poster girl for the drama club, so she has tons of fans . She’s a beauty who can stand next to Runa, after all .
Having me compete with her… Was Runa really thinking? I sense that it was his childhood friend working in the shadows . It was definitely that guy’s suggestion .
“I figured you’d hate it so I refused, but it looks like it was for nothing . ”
“Thanks… and sorry . ”
Even though he refused for me… Sorry, Keito . Wait, it wasn’t like this was my fault, right? I did feel a small prickle of guilt though…
“It’s not a big deal that I refused but… It looks like you ended up with something bothersome huh . ”
“Seriously…”
I can’t even sigh anymore . My shoulders drooped and I massaged my temples, though there wasn’t much of a point .
Let’s pretend that it’s fine I’m in a match . If I lose, becoming Runa’s fiancée would be less likely… If I think of it like that, it’s barely manageable .
However, the problem is the contents of the match . If I were the one deciding it, there wouldn’t be any problems but… This time, the contest is based on appearances, and the audience will be voting for the winner . What should I do…? Is there nothing that can be done?
“It’s hard to withdraw from things like this… The student council wanted you to enter, so you’ll definitely pass the initial judging . ”
Keito’s words were very persuasive, as he had gone to elementary school before . That’s why it’s hard to look at the facts straightly .
“…!?”
“If you hate it that much then how about I talk to Runa?”
I sank into silence and then, he patted my head gently . Wait, he messed up my hair . Normally, my hair would get knotted easily but, my hair was tied up right now so it wouldn’t get too messy . I didn’t feel like protesting it today .
It wasn’t any different than normal, but I understood the feelings behind it . The one who understands my troubles the most is Keito .
He won’t treat me gently or spoil me, but there’s no one who thinks of me more than Keito .
“… Thanks, I’m fine . ”
“Yea, I know… We should return quickly or else we’ll miss dinner . ”
“Is it already that late… I wonder what’s today’s daily special . ”
“Are the meals different depending on the dorm?”
“Hmm… They’re probably the same . ”
Keito spoke of the topic lightly . His tone was gentle without being persistent .
When I’m putting up a brave front, he doesn’t try to give me advice, but when I’m lost, he properly makes a decision for me . If I say I’m fine, he believes in me . That’s because he can see through my lies easily .
That’s why, this time, as far as Keito is concerned, I’m fine .
If there’s something that I can do, he believes that I’ll do it . In other words, there’s no one who can tell me “I’m fine” with more confidence than Keito .
With only that, all the hesitation and feelings of loss melted away .
“Seriously, I have such a good childhood friend…”
“Hmm…? What?”
“Nothing . ”
After we separated to go to our respective dorms, I couldn’t think of any other counterplans in the end .
What should I do? What do I want to do? I didn’t know . It was thanks to Keito that I could sleep peacefully .
And then, after a few days, in the list of Ozcon participants, my name was there .
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