How to keep distance from a beautiful girl

The next day.

Having been struck financially by yesterday's comic book bulk, I was reading a novel I bought in a used bookstore during the day.

Nevertheless, it was a considerable achievement to crush three books for 300 yen for eight hours.

Used books may be the strongest way to enrich time at a low price.

By the way, what happened to oranges?

It looks like Susami left last night, and I hope she's okay now.

With that in mind, the ping-pong bell rang unexpectedly.

Nowadays there is only one other person who rings the bell in this house.

"Hello."

"... good evening"

Orange was wearing a pajama.

My hair is a little wet.

Apparently he also took a bath.

It was a refreshing expression, but my face looked a little red.

"What about the fever?

"Yes, I'm back."

"Can you go to school tomorrow?

That's what I'm gonna do.

Well, I'm glad.

He's as serious as ever.

Maybe I'll take care of myself and say something and get an extra day off.

"Again, I'm sorry. Enter the room on your own."

"Oh, no!... that's fine. Thanks to that.... I..."

The orange eyes were slightly moist.

Somehow, feeling dangerous, I forced myself to finish the story in the middle of the day.

"So, what do you want?

"No, no... it's not enough to say..."

Orange was full of words.

It is unusual for a guy who is always pale and quiet but speaks clearly.

She is unnaturally dyeing her cheeks and putting the sleeves of her clothes against her mouth, distracting her eyes.

"What is it? Hard to say?

"That's not why...."

"... if it's nothing, go back quickly. Go to bed early today."

"Ah! Mr. Nanba!

Orange grabbed my hand, trying to close the door.

The temperature of the orange hand is transmitted by the squeeze.

... it's hot.

Is this guy really not hot anymore?

"Ah, thank you so much... really..."

"Oh, wow. No, it's fine. Don't worry too much."

I was usually thanked for what I thought.

I'm glad you're grateful, but you're my friend.

Besides, I almost went to see Susami.

"... I really appreciate it. Not just this time. Nanba helped me over and over again....."

"I think I'm being helped, too. And you said it. If you're a friend, thank you for saving me or giving me back."

"... I see."

So the orange shut up.

And yet, I'm not going to finish the story.

There was a strange silence between me and Tangerine.

Orange is grabbing the hem of the pajamas while dyeing her cheeks.

As I watched the situation, I couldn't help but scratch my head and threw my gaze in the direction of the day after tomorrow.

"Well then...."

"... hmm?

"... what happens if I'm not my friend anymore...?

"Well, that's...."

What's that supposed to mean?

I couldn't ask him back, and I was silent on the spot.

Not friends anymore.

Does that mean going back to other people?

Or is it something else?

Why can't I ask oranges about it?

Orange said nothing more.

He lowered his head gently and walked away slowly.

I closed the door and went back to my room.

Beyond the door, I heard a faint footsteps of oranges leaving, moving away.

I fell into bed under a terrible feeling of weakness.

In my head, my interaction with Susami yesterday is recalled even if I don't respond.

When a person refuses to confess, what is the reason if it is not the other person?

Susami did not give the answer yesterday.

But I knew the answer without being told.

Because it was so simple, obvious, and I couldn't think of anything else.

Maybe oranges are special.

You can't even cover the height that way.

But I'm sure it isn't.

Because he's honest and easy to understand.

Orange and I are friends.

It was strange how it happened, but I became a good friend to forgive.

I'm glad.

I appreciate you changing my mind.

"... hah"

But why isn't it over?

Aren't you satisfied?

Luxurious.

Unfamiliar.

Stupid guy.

"... ahh"

I expect it.

You're greedy.

But I'm scared.

I've never had a girlfriend before.

I can't tell you to do it well.

Cute, oranges.

But that's not all, no, it's better than that.

It's a strange thing to accept me as I am.

Because there are other people I like.

Is there any other reason why he refused Ichinose?

Because you're not interested in love?

Because it's dishonest to go out with someone you don't like?

Because someone was sneaking around?

Maybe so.

But I'm sure it isn't.

I was familiar with it.

I pretended not to notice.

No, that's all I could do.

That was the limit to me being stupid.

I couldn't chew such a complicated thing up on my own.

"... ahh, shit."

Send a message on your smartphone.

I'm angry that he's right.

After all, he's the only one I can count on, and it's annoying.

But even if I had someone else, I would have chosen him.

Unexpectedly, help me.

Mark as read immediately.

Something like that made me sick for some reason.

Leave it to me!!

"What?" Listen, Ah Kyouya.