A Very Popular Idol Classmate Has Taken a Liking to Me, A Person Who Doesn’t Want to Work for Whole

Act 3 - The School Festival

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[Who are you going to choose, him or me!] (Rich Guy)

[I-I can't! I can't decide on the spur of the moment!] (Heroine)

[Enough! Go anywhere you want!] (Rich Guy)

Yep yep, I don't understand at all.

Maybe it's because I'm thinking too realistically, but I think that the athletic guy would be better as a lover.

Being rich is a good point, but it is difficult to be in a relationship with that kind of personality.

I won't bother to say it out loud because it's just me being me, but it's true that I'm a little unconvinced by her conclusion.

"Hmm......I see. So that is how it works. Shall we go then, Rintaro-kun?"  (Mia)

"Okay. Are you satisfied?" (Rintaro)

"Well, in its own way, I guess. To be honest, if you ask me if I learned anything different from what I originally knew, I will answer with a tilt of my head." (Mia)

As we get up from our seats and leave the theater, we exchange our opinions about the movie with each other.

Mia seems to have thought that if she were to have a boyfriend in the real world, she would have to choose the athletic guy.

She said, "If it were me, that rich guy is going to hate me because I tease him too much."

I can somehow imagine that scene.

The rich, self-centered, handsome guy left the scene after saying that.

As the heroine, who was left behind, was shedding tears, the athletic guy came up to her as if he had anticipated this.

He hugged her and whispered in her ear.

[If I were him, I wouldn't make you cry.] (Solid Guy)

Yup, that grosses me out.

His voice and line seem to have touched the female audience, and most of them are looking at the screen with enraptured faces.

What face does Mia have?

Curious, I look at the seat next to me with only a glance.

"......Heeh." (Rintaro)

She has an interested look on her face.

It is the kind of look that says she is seriously trying to learn something, leaving aside things like excitement and such.

She is probably examining the face of the heroine, the one who was whispered to.

Once the scene ended here, it was time for the heroine to think alone.

Still wavering between the two guys, she eventually came to one conclusion.

[I...... I finally get it.] (Heroine)

And so the heroine ran out to find the athletic guy.

But she apologized to him and told him she couldn't reciprocate his feelings, and then she ran straight to the handsome guy.

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[I! I love you!] (Heroine)

[I'll never let you go!] (Rich Guy)

After such an exchange, the two eventually tied the knot.

――――I think Rei and I have done it a few times already.

"What flavor do you like?" (Mia)

"I like the soy sauce butter one." (Rintaro)

"What a coincidence. I'm just about to choose that flavor too." (Mia)

Caramel and salt are also good, but personally, I get bored easily with caramel, and salt is slightly bland.

Then again, soy sauce butter would be the perfect one for me.

"Then, let's go inside after we buy it, shall we?" (Mia)

"Sure." (Rintaro)

It's almost time to go in.

After buying popcorn and drinks, we enter the cinema.

The seats filled up quickly, and soon enough, it was full.

Is this the power of the latest popular movie?

"There's a unique sense of excitement in a cinema before it even starts, isn't there?" (Mia)

"I can understand that. I've never had much sympathy for it, but I actually don't mind watching trailers for other movies that are inserted at the beginning of a movie." (Rintaro)

"Me too, I can understand that feeling. I feel like I'm getting something out of it when I see a trailer for a movie I've seen before, or a trailer for a movie I'm really interested in." (Mia)

While we are chatting like this, the ligh (PAts dim out in the hall.

Yep yep, I don't understand at all. (PTW/N: Me too dude)

Maybe it's because I'm thinking too realistically, but I think that the athletic guy would be better as a lover.

Being rich is a good point, but it is difficult to be in a relationship with that kind of personality.

I won't bother to say it out loud because it's just me being me, but it's true that I'm a little unconvinced by her conclusion.

"Hmm......I see. So that is how it works. Shall we go then, Rintaro-kun?"  (Mia)

"Okay. Are you satisfied?" (Rintaro)

"Well, in its own way, I guess. To be honest, if you ask me if I learned anything different from what I originally knew, I will answer with a tilt of my head." (Mia)

As we get up from our seats and leave the theater, we exchange our opinions about the movie with each other.

Mia seems to have thought that if she were to have a boyfriend in the real world, she would have to choose the athletic guy.

She said, "If it were me, that rich guy is going to hate me because I tease him too much."

I can somehow imagine that scene.

"Now, what shall we do?" (Mia)

"Ah...... lunchtime is a little off, but we can get some meals for now, right? I'm sure there's a place open right now." (Rintaro)

"I guess so. Ah, I've got something I'd like to try, if you don't mind." (Mia)

"Heeh, what's it?" (Rintaro)

"I've memorized the way, so just follow me. It will be fun when you get there." (Mia)

I nod my head and follow after her.

This is Mia we're talking about. I'm sure she's going to lead me to some fancy cafes or restaurants.

Normally, I would be concerned about the high cost of such places, but today is her treat, so my steps don't feel that heavy at all.

――――This is pretty lame, even for me.

"Here we are. I've always wanted to come here." (Mia)

And so we arrive at the place, and what wafts out is————the thick aroma of garlic.

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"Isn't this a ramen shop?" (Rintaro)

"It is. Where did you expect to be led?" (Mia)

The signboard in front of us said "more vegetables" and "more garlic", words that made me sick to my stomach just by looking at them.

I don't dislike the shop itself.

I just didn't expect to be brought here by a girl.

"Up until recently, I've had a lot of work that required me to stay in style, and I've been trying to avoid anything too high in calories. Once that kind of routine settled down, today was my chance to finally try this." (Mia)

"I-is so......" (Rintaro)

"Let's go in then." (Mia)

Mia's back looks somewhat like a brave warrior as she walks in with dignity from the entrance.

Come to think of it, Rei walked into the ramen shop with great enthusiasm, too.

――――It can't be helped, then.

Well, I think I can eat it, but I can't give up the possibility that I might get sick on the way if it has a lot of oil in it.

Yeah――――I'd like to think I'll be fine, though.

"Well, for now, let's eat it before it becomes soggy. Bon appétit." (Rintaro)

"......Bon appétit." (Mia)

We each put our palms together, pick up our chopsticks, and begin to eat.

I mean, before we start slurping, we first have to do some excavation work.

We break down the pile of bean sprouts and cabbage so as not to spill it, and at the end of it, we finally get our chopsticks to reach the noodles.

At this point, I feel like a coal miner.

"Mmm~~~! So good!" (Mia)

As I'm struggling to dig out the noodles, I hear a delighted voice from my side.

I look over and see Mia's face there, holding her cheeks and looking happy.

I am a little overwhelmed, but it is not my first visit to such a store, and I appreciate being in a store like this rather than a fancy store.

Following Mia's lead, I step into the store and see her standing in front of the ticket machine, which is typical of ramen shops, groaning in frustration.

"Rintaro-kun, what should I do? Which one should I order?" (Mia)

"......If it's your first time here, why don't you just order the regular one? The waiter will probably ask you a few questions later on, but in response to those questions, you can just say that everything is regular." (Rintaro)

"Hmm? I don't understand, but okay." (Mia)

Mia purchases the topmost normal ramen and turns back to me.

"Rintaro-kun, which one do you want?" (Mia)

"I'll have the regular one too. I'm not too particular about the ingredients." (Rintaro)

"I see. I'll get one more then." (Mia)

"Sorry, and thanks......" (Rintaro)

"You don't have to worry about anything today." (Mia)

Mia purchases a ticket for me as well.

We sit down side by side and hand our tickets to the waiter over the counter.

"Two bowls of ramen! What's your preference?"

"Eh? Ah, just...... regular one, is it okay?" (Mia)

I nod in response to Mia's question.

When we confirm it to the waiter, he nods and then recites our order.

A few minutes later, two bowls full of bean sprouts and cabbage are placed in front of us.

"Whoa...... The serving is bigger than I thought it would be." (Mia)

"Can you finish it?" (Rintaro)

"Yes, I think I can." (Mia)

"Then, please take care of my leftovers." (Rintaro)

"Yea......, I see." (Mia)

Yep yep, I don't understand at all.

Maybe it's because I'm thinking too realistically, but I think that the athletic guy would be better as a lover.

Being rich is a good point, but it is difficult to be in a relationship with that kind of personality.

I won't bother to say it out loud because it's just me being me, but it's true that I'm a little unconvinced by her conclusion.

"Hmm......I see. So that is how it works. Shall we go then, Rintaro-kun?"  (Mia)

"Okay. Are you satisfied?" (Rintaro)

"Well, in its own way, I guess. To be honest, if you ask me if I learned anything different from what I originally knew, I will answer with a tilt of my head." (Mia)

As we get up from our seats and leave the theater, we exchange our opinions about the movie with each other.

Mia seems to have thought that if she were to have a boyfriend in the real world, she would have to choose the athletic guy.

She said, "If it were me, that rich guy is going to hate me because I tease him too much."

I can somehow imagine that scene.

Well, I think I can finish it, but I can't give up the possibility that I might get sick on the way if it has a lot of oil in it.

Yeah――――I'd like to think I'll be fine, though.

"Well, for now, let's eat it before it becomes soggy. Bon appétit." (Rintaro)

"......Bon appétit." (Mia)

We each put our palms together, pick up our chopsticks, and begin to eat.

I mean, before we start slurping, we first have to do some excavation work.

We break down the pile of bean sprouts and cabbage so as not to spill it, and at the end of it, we finally get our chopsticks to reach the noodles.

At this point, I feel like a coal miner.

"Mmm~~~! So good!" (Mia)

As I'm struggling to dig out the noodles, I hear a delighted voice from my side.

I look over and see Mia's face there, holding her cheeks and looking happy.

"Ah...... Sorry, was that a bit inappropriate?" (Mia)

"No, I just thought it was a little unexpected." (Rintaro)

"Unexpected?" (Mia)

"If anything, I have a cool image in you, so it was a little unexpected that you changed your expression so drastically." (Rintaro)

"Fufu, did you find it unfitting?" (Mia)

"I didn't find that way. Rather...... I was a little happy because I felt like I was getting to know you a little bit better." (Rintaro)

"Eh......" (Mia)

When we first met, I was much more wary of Mia.

That's because, at the time, this lass was so mysterious.

I think it was because she made an effort not to show her true self, and looking back, it was more dangerous to blindly trust a man she had never met before just because Rei had brought him along.

Although a long time has passed since then, Mia seems to have kept her "MIA" as an idol more than Rei did.

I know this is just a stereotyped image, but if I were in Mia's shoes, I would not be able to stand being an idol all the time.

Even Rei has time off, but Mia has none.

The fact that I was able to see even the slightest glimpse of her true face, which should have been hidden behind such a built-up strong mask.

Even if it was just even a minuscule, it made me happy.