Chapter 1: Mimori-san is not new to this 1
Chapter 1: Mimori-san is not new to this 1
I secretly admire those guys who can casually talk to girls. Because it means they have never had unpleasant experiences with girls before.
In my case, it's impossible for me. I've been attending high school for over a year, and I hardly have any memories talking to other girls. Who said high school life is like rose life? It's more like a life in the mud.
...So, why am I suddenly thinking about this? Well, it's because I'm currently facing such a situation.
After school, in front of the school gate.
I was watching a certain female student from a distance with a bitter expression on her face.
This incident started just a few minutes ago.
After school, I had made plans to meet with a Kouhai of mine and I'm waiting at the front gate. As the students began to leave, I was looking for that Kouhai's figure... but then I froze at the sight of a beautiful girl a little away from the other students.
That girl was, of course, same school as me... and she was incredibly cute. I was irresistibly drawn to her gaze.Her clear eyes are so captivating, and her pure whie skin shines beautifully because of the twilight. Her medium-length brown hair, fastened with a hairpin, falls smoothly, igniting a desire to touch it. And her ample chest is noticeable even from a distance.
I was shocked to discover that such a girl existed in this school, and she looked so delicate.
The girl was looking around as if searching for something. Perhaps she had dropped something. Although there was no sign of agitation or panic on her face, she seemed serious about it.
"............"
I thought she would find it right away, but several minutes passed, and she was still searching. If she was in trouble, I wouldn't mind to lend a hand, but that would bring me back to the initial problem, talking to another girl.
"I guess I have to talk to her after all..."
Honestly, it feels like I'm being forced to play a impossible game.
The person in front of me clearly seems like a female student who has many friends and enjoying her school life. On the other hand, I'm the type of guy who mostly forgotten by my classmates always asking me with their serious expression, "Sorry, what's your name again?" It's strange, isn't it? It's already June and we've been in the same class for two months. I even clearly remember your name, Takahashi-kun.
But when it comes to cute girls, I always became more cautious. We came from different worlds, so even if I approach them, they'll just find me annoying.
...Oh, geez! This is so troublesome. Whatever, I'll figure it out!
"Um... excuse me. Are you looking for something, by any chance?"
After confirming that we are in the same grade, I spoke up.
The girl momentarily froze at my words. She turned to face me, and I held my breath.
She's really cute. Just being closer to her increases her impact like this. And she has a big chest. In my class, there's no girl this big... No, what am I thinking?!
"You seem to be searching for something. If you're in trouble, I'd like to help."
The girl tilted her head slightly, her expression bewildered, and slowly moved her lips.
"...Could it be, you want to do something naughty with me?"
"...Huh?"
Her sweet voice sounded innocent, but I couldn't understand the meaning of her words at all.
For a while, we stared at each other in silence... until the girl burst into a small giggle.
"Ahaha. Sorry, it's nothing. It was a boring joke wasn't it? Forget about it."
No, no, no, no! That question is completely unexpected. There's no way I can forget that without resolving that questions first... Though I eventually removed that thought and responded with "Uh, okay."
"We got distracted, didn't we? Did you approach me because you thought I was in trouble?"
"Well, you seemed like you were searching for something."
"I see. But sorry, I want to search on my own, so it's okay."
I've been rejected... But at least I wasn't blatantly rejected. I know I'm being overly timid, but I really struggle with outgoing girls like her.
"I see... I'm sorry too. I was being meddlesome. I hope you find what you're looking for."
Since she insists on doing it alone, it's probably not something important that she lost.
Just as I was about to go to the meeting place with my Kouhai, it happened.
"Hey, there's something I want to say. Is it okay?... You don't have any friends, do you?"
"What?! Uhh..."
How did she figure it out? She's like a master detective... No, wait.
It felt like being bitten by a stray dog when I tried to help it. I felt a bit irritation, thinking it was quite rude... However, that anger quickly deflated.
Because the girl had such a lovely smile on her face.
I didn't point it out because I have grudge or sarcasm, but, I couldn't help but to let it slip. Her smile was a perfect match for such an expression.
"But, I was happy with your concern. Thank you."
".......... Mmn."
Somehow, I felt the irritation drain away... In the end, the question of "Do you want to do something naughty with me?" remained a mystery. Maybe she was just messing up with me, but she was a mysterious girl.
...However, I can't help but to wonder a little.
What would have happened if I had nodded in agreement to that question... But well, it's pointless to think about it because it could never happen.
Soon after, the Kouhai I was waiting for arrived.
"Senpaiii... Who's this~?"
Suddenly, a soft voice of a girl come from behind. At the same time, my eyes were not covered by hands because of certain reason.
In fact, even if she successfully covered my eyes, I definitely can guess who it is.
"Yeah... Good job, Suzune. By the way, what are you doing?"
I turned around and gave her a stern look. There my Kouhai stood, who was trying to sneak up on me on tiptoes and trembling but unfortunately unable to reach me due to the height difference.
She failed her attempt to play a prank.
"Hehe... Good job, senpai. You look tired."
"Don't try to hide it with a smile. It's because of your height, you failed so miserably."
"G-Geez. It's okay to fall for your Kouhai's pranks once in a while, right?"
She had semi-long, orange hair tied with a ribbon. Her eyes were big with still hint of innocence, and her pouting expression as she turned away was incredibly adorable.
She was my only Kouhai, Suzune Futaba, standing behind me.
"Sorry for the wait, senpai. Well then, let's get started, shall we?"
From now on, I will go to choose a gift store together with Suzune for Father's Day, which was a few weeks away.
According to Suzune, she didn't know the preferences of men, so she wanted my advice. But I wasn't confident about how much help I could be as a high school student.
Just before we started walking, I glanced back for a moment.
The girl I saw earlier was no longer there. I wondered if she found what she was looking for or if she was searching in another place. Hoping it was still in the same place.
I was about to continue walking when Suzune, walking beside me, said,
"I didn't expect my hand to not reach you... I'll come up with something that will surprise you next time, senpai. Just you wait."
"Speaking of which, even if you asked "Who's this~?, it wouldn't make any difference. In this school, the only girl I'm close to is you, Suzune, so it would be obvious in an instant."
"...Now that you mention it."
I didn't want her to agree so readily.
"Senpai, it seems like even when you became a second-year student, you still don't have many friends. But the fact that you're not concerned about it, is very much like you, I don't hate it."
"Well, yeah. Having many friends or having a girlfriend, those things are all irrelevant to me. Honestly, I don't even have expectations for my next life."
In reality, I determine my own worth. I may have few friends and no girlfriend, but I am reasonably satisfied with my life.
...No, it's not just pretending. I'm being serious.
Because it's easier to give up and accept the fact that some hopes are unattainable than to cling to them.
For example, even if I wanted a girlfriend, it would require a tremendous amount of effort and time to achieve that goal. And there's always the possibility that all that effort would go to waste.
In that case, it's easier for me to give up and accept that having a girlfriend is impossible, no getting hurt.
In short, I'm a successful non-riajuu guy. (TL: Riajuu = Normie)
"Hey, Senpai."
As I looked, Suzune, who had been silent until now, had a innocent smile on her face.
"You say you don't have expectations for your next life, but did you forget that you have an adorable Kouhai who admires you? ...Just that alone would make many people envy you, most likely."
"Since you can said that so lightly, that means..."
"O-Of course, I was just joking! Don't take it so seriously."
"Well, thanks for encouraging me. I'm aware that I'm leading a dull youth. Even earlier, when I approached that girl who was searching for something, I was quite nervous."
"There were indeed students like that... Wait, wait a minute. So, the person you talked to is Mimori Yui-san, right?"
I involuntarily stopped in my tracks.
"Mimori Yui...? Suzune, do you know about that female student?"
"Eh!? W-Well, I wouldn't say I know her... But, she's a famous person at Sakurazaki High School, you know? I didn't think you wouldn't know her."
"Is that so? But I don't recall ever hearing name Mimori Yui. What kind of girl is she?"
"Um, well..."
What's going on? She suddenly started fidgeting.
How much did she need to struggle with this? With a slight blush on her cheeks, Suzune said,
"Senpai, could you... crouch down a bit?"
"...? Like this?"
As I crouched down, I felt a soft breath near my ear.
Suzune leaned closer, as if we were sharing a secret.
"...Please don't think of Mimori-san as a immoral girl."
"......."
"Mimori-san... If you ask her, she'll do anything naughty, that's her famous reputation, you know?"
...Huh?
"What?! Are you kidding me? That girl?! That means she's──"
"N-No, don't say any more than that! That's not a nice way to put it!"
"A-Ah, yeah. Sorry..."
"Besides, my friends have told me that Mimori-san is that kind of girl! Even for me, it was embarrassing to say something like that!"
Flustered Suzune tried to explain it, but I was too confused to respond.
The only thing I remember is, she's teasing me, then...
'--Could it be, you want to do something naughty with me?'
So she's really that kind of girl, that's why she asked me that question?
"Hey, are those rumors are really true? I can't quite believe it."
"Ugh........ You're still going on about her?"
Suzune's cheeks we're dyed by the sunset. Come to think of it, Suzune is not really good at this kind of conversation since she just graduate in middle school... I'm really sorry, Suzune.
"I don't know the details either, but I've heard she got entangled herself in some dangerous things in another prefecture. Or relieving the teachers to get the key answers, something like that rumors."
"That's an epic episode......."
"There are also rumors that Mimori-san is so rich that it is hard to believe she is a high school student, but that is because she receives allowance from a man she doesn't know......"
Isn't that a pretty bad...... That kind of thing called "sugar daddies" right?
"The school seems to be aware of the rumors about her, and it seems that she is often scolded by disciplinary committee."
"The discipline committee? Indeed, I have the image of them cracking down on things like improper relationships between opposite sexes."
"They're that famous? It seems like they've been doing that sort of thing since long time ago. My acquaintance who's an upperclassman says they're the worst kind of girls. It's well-known among everyone at school."
Indeed, it's difficult not to have a negative impression of female students who sell their bodies to anyone. But still, I think it's harsh to call them the worst.
"So, please be careful, okay? If you get too close to Mimori, people around you will misunderstand... Even seniors think that way."
"I see..."
Without even being told, I understood what Suzune was worried about. If I try to get close to Mimori, I'll be seen as a guy with ulterior motives. So it means I shouldn't get involved.
Come to think of it... When Mimori was looking for something, none of the other students offered to help. Does that mean nobody wanted to get involved her?
...It's just how things are sometimes.
"Don't worry, I won't become friends with Mimori. Actually, I can't become friends with her. Our worlds are completely different."
"...That's true."
Suzune's smile seemed somewhat relieved.
Yes, if the rumors are true, Mimori Yui is a girl who is good ay dealing with guys. Even if a plain guy like me tries to talk to a girl like her, it'll just be annoying and end there.
Because that's how it is. It's presumptuous to expect me to become close with the opposite sex.
"Uh... I'm sorry, Senpai. You helped me, but I still couldn't make up my mind."
"It can't be helped. I couldn't give you a good opinion either."
I comforted Suzune, who looked downcast in front of the ticket gate at the station.
As expected, it's difficult to match the preferences of a man like her father, and I couldn't find anything that clicked.
"Besides, there were quite expensive items... Alright. Since we're already here, I'll save up some more money and give it another try!"
As we were about to pass through the ticket gate together, I suddenly stopped.
"What's wrong?"
"I can't find my commuter pass... weird, why..."
Then, I suddenly realized.
My commuter pass is place in a notebook with a pass case, and today I written down gift ideas in the notebook. I think I left it on my desk...
"Sorry, Suzune! I think I left it at school. It's already late, so could you go home ahead of me?"
"I see... That's shame, but thank you for helping me today. Oh, and Senpai!"
Just like a puppy wagging its tail, Suzune waved her hand from the other side of the ticket gate.
"Don't forget, okay! I failed with 'Who's this?' this time, but I'll come up with something that will surprise you next time!"
"Yeah, I'll be looking forward to it."
I parted ways with Suzune and headed towards the school. It would take about 20 minutes from the station.
By the time I arrived at the school, it was already past 6:30.
"There it is... Somehow, I made it in time before the school closed."
I searched for my desk in the classroom and took out my notebook. Now all that was left was to go home.
I walked out into the hallway, casually gazing at the outside scenery on my way back. The school building was in a horseshoe shape, and the courtyard could be seen from the windows. In the dimly lit courtyard, there were only a few students. Well, that's natural, considering the time... they must be the ones who stayed behind after club activities.....
"...Huh?"
For a brief moment, my thoughts stop..
Under the gradually turning azure sky, there was a solitary female student searching for something. There was no mistaking it. It was the same girl I spoked to for the first time just a few hours ago.
It was Mimori Yui.
Could it be that she had been searching all this time, even until now?
It didn't make any sense. Without thinking, I hurriedly walked into the courtyard, and there, Mimori was still squatting down, peering into the flowerbed with an expressionless face.
This wasn't the time to be nervous about talking to a girl.
"Are you still searching? It's been two hours since school ended."
Mimori looked up at me, her eyes widening with a curious expression.
"I was surprised. You're still at school?"
"That's my line, I thought you'll eventually give up if you couldn't find it, since you're refusing for help. If it's that important, you should have said so."
"...You'd better not bother with me. Look, those guys over there."
As I looked, several male students were looking at us and having a conversation. I couldn't make out the exact words, but the words I could hear were nothing but peaceful. "Is he into Mimori?" or "Is he really? No way?" or even "A horny monkey with excess sexual desire." Well, the last one is rude.
I see. So this is what it means for getting involved with Mimori.
"Just like Suzune said. Talking to Mimori Yui attracts attention."
"Yeah, well. If you get involved with me, people around me will get the wrong idea."
"That's certainly a hassle. But... if you're okay with it, should I help you? You're searching for something, right?"
Mimori froze completely at my offer.
When I first approached her, Mimori said she was fine on her own. I think she said that because she was considerate of me, someone who didn't know anything about her situation. If I were to help Mimori, it would lead to misunderstandings among the other students.
If the rumors are true, that she's troublemaker. But one thing I can say for sure is that she's probably a good person.
"It would leave a much worse aftertaste to ignore someone in need. But if you still don't want it, I won't force you."
Mimori remained silent, simply gazing at me. Eventually...
"...I'll ask just in case, but are you expecting some kind of reward or trying to get something in return by helping me here?"
"I'm going home."
"Ahh, no! I was just joking, I don't think you're like that at all."
Mimori stood up and frantically waved her hands as if in a panic.
"Well, um... I think you should really not getting involve with me after all."
"It's no big deal. It would be worse to ignore someone in trouble. So, what did you drop?"
"...My phone. I'm certain I dropped it outside the school building."
It was more important than I imagined... I have to stay at school until this late to search for it.
"That's unfortunate... By the way, is your phone on silent mode?"
"I have it on silent mode at school, why?"
"If you searched while it was ringing, it might be a lit a light making it easier to find. Here, this is my phone. Although it might be pointless if it doesn't ring."
"Oh, I see! No, it's definitely not pointless. Hey, what's your name?"
"Tokami Riku."
"Riku-kun, huh... I'll remember your name. Thanks, I'm glad you're here."
Mimori smiled... and my heart skipped a beat. Damn it, why am I getting flustered? I should really stop seeing Mimori as opposite sex. But now, that I know what kind of girl she is, it can't be helped right?
After that, Mimori and I walked around the school ground. She were certain that she dropped it outdoors, but we couldn't narrow down the exact location. Occasionally, we would catch students returning from club activities staring at us oddly, but I ignored them completely.
Moreover, the real issue was when there were no other students around. After all, it was already dark outside, and there we, a boy and a girl who had just met.
If I were Mimori, I would feel not just awkward but terrified as well in this situation.
What should I do? Maybe I should bring up a topic to lighten the mood... Oh, no, that's a bad one. It's the usual one where the guy try too hard and end up going staying silent....
"By any chance, are you thinking that being alone with a guy like you might be scary?" Mimori suddenly said, causing my shoulders to jump.
"Um, a psychic?" I replied.
"It was written all over your face. It's easy to see you're a bit nervous. But don't worry, I trust you to some extent, Riku-kun. Because when we first met, you looked bewildered when I asked you a question."
"A question...?"
"Whether you want to do naughty things with me," she said.
Don't say it so bluntly...
"Oh, I wanted to see your reaction. If you had gotten flustered or made excuses, it would have been a problem. I've seen plenty of guys with ulterior motives before."
Ulterior motives, huh. She's probably used to being approached by guys like that.
"That's why I thought that you genuinely cared about me. Besides, if you knew about the rumors surrounding me, you wouldn't have approached me in the midst of all those students."
I see... So, um, that phrase about not having any friends..."
"This person doesn't usually talk to anyone, so he don't know anything about me," she said. "After being at this school for a year, you should at least know my face and name, right? But you didn't. How's that for deduction?"
Damn, it hit the nail on the head so accurately! But I wish she would have wrapped it in a bit more subtlety. It felt like a direct hit without any padding, almost like an insult.
As I kept staring at her, Mimori smiled softly and said,
"We're quite a pair, aren't we?... I understand how you feel because I'm a loner too."
"Uh, okay."
It's strange, but I can't seem to get angry at her. It's like I can't sense any ill intentions from her.
...It was at that moment.
In the corner of my eye, I spotted something emitting a dazzling light within the bushes, and my heart skipped a beat.
It was a good thing it was nighttime. The illuminated screen of the ringing phone stood out so much.
"Mimori, look!" I exclaimed.
"Hmmn...? Ah!"
Mimori hurriedly ran towards the bushes. How happy she must have been. Picking up the smartphone, Mimori let out a sigh of relief, patting her chest.
"I'm so relieved... Riku-kun, thank you so much. I almost given up, thinking it was hopeless, and it was right here."
"I'm glad you found it. Oh, you don't have to return my phone just yet. If it stays there, you won't be able to feel at ease right?"
"...Can't feel at ease?"
"The call history. My phone still has your contact number saved, so please delete the history. I mean, it's unpleasant to have some unknown guy knowing your number, right? It might make you feel uneasy."
Mimori was momentarily stunned, and then she burst into giggles.
"W-What's so funny?"
"No, it's nothing. I just realized that You're probably isn't used to dealing with girls. Most people wouldn't be bothered by something like that. Well, it might be bother if it's other people but, you help me."
"Not used to it..." Well, I suppose that's true.
"That's why you don't have to worry about the phone number. I'll return it as it is....But before that, I have to thank you."
Uhh, thank you? Ah, I wonder if she'll treat me to a can of coffee or something.
As I tilted my head in confusion, Mimori unbuttoned her school uniform's top button.
Snap! She took a photo of the contents inside her clothes with my phone.
"W-Wait...!"
"Here, this is for helping me. I'd be happy if you're pleased with it."
My eyes involuntarily drifted toward Mimori's chest. A clearly defined, ample bosom. Judging by the position of the phone, it will undoubtedly capture her body precisely.
"N-No, no! I appreciate the sentiment, but this isn't appropriate! You're a girl, so stop doing something like that so casually...!"
"It's fine, it's fine. I'm just grateful to you. Well then, bye-bye."
Mimori smiled and walked away. I remained stunned, gazing at her back... Eventually, as if she had something else to say, Mimori turned around.
"Hey, Riku-kun. Thank you so much today. Thanks to you, I found something important."
"...It's not really a big deal. Lending someone a phone is something anyone can do."
"That's not true. I'm sure I couldn't have find it without your help," Mimori said, with a sincere smile.
The smile she wore was real.
"Throughout the day, everyone ignored me because they didn't want to get involved with me. Maybe that was the right thing to do, but you were the only one who reached out to me. So, it's not something anyone can do."
"I see... If you says so, I'll accept your gratitude sincerely. You're welcome."
"Mmn..." she nodded.
Mimori smiled and walked away, leaving me behind.
Just a while ago, I was talking to a famous person at school, but it felt unreal. However, it was clear that Mimori was polite and a good person. It was hard to believe the rumors about her lacking chastity is true.
Well, there is one thing, though.
"...Mimori is somewhat amazing," I muttered, directing my gaze to the phone that likely have that photo of Mimori. Did she do it because she's is accustomed to such things?
...Come to think of it, I couldn't ask the one thing I was most curious about from her.
Is it true that she'll have intimate relationship with anyone...? Welp, there's no way I could ask her that.
Chapter 1 Part 1 End.
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