Chapter 453: I Guess a Relationship Like This Isnt so Bad (2/2)

[Wait right there, Miyama-sama? I've been trying to ignore it for a while now, but you've only been throwing a lot of insults at me though? It's not like I wouldn't get hurt no matter what you say, you know!?]

In short, what Lunamaria-san is trying to say is that she wants me to call her Luna-san? No, well, I did reflexively complain…… but it's not that I don't like Lunamaria-san.

She is a hopeless person who does everything to tease others…… but she's dependable, and on the times when it seriously matters, she will be cordial and give you advice.

[I understand. Well then, I'll call you Luna-san from now on.]

[……Y- Yes, that's what I wanted.]

[……Why are you looking away?]

[N- No, it's just that actually hearing you call me that…… m- makes me a little embarrassed.]

Even though she was the one who requested it herself, when I called Luna-san as such, she turned away with a slight blush on her cheeks, seemingly feeling embarrassed.

Fumu, I've been thinking about this for a while…… But could it be that Luna-san is actually a shy person?

[……Well, I've certainly been saying mean things to you…… but I've always been relying on you, Luna-san.]

[I- Is that so……]

[I felt so close with you that I couldn't help acting unreserved. I'm sorry about that. I hope that we will continue to get along.]

[……N- No, well, I know that you're just joking, but there's no need to apologize. I- It's not that I don't like Miyama-sama either…… No, ermm, I rather have high praise in your personality instead…… m- making me feel favorable towards you……]

[…………………]

[……Why are you smiling?]

When I straightforwardly conveyed my favorable feelings for her, it was just as I expected, or rather, even more than I expected…… Luna-san flusteredly told me that she didn't dislike me.

Amused by her reaction, a smile appeared on my face, to which Luna-san frowned upon.

[……Could it be…… that was on purpose?]

[No, well, how should I say this…… Luna-san has a pretty cute side in you huh?]

[Y- You…… You're just playing with me!? You're just playing with my innocent heart!? Since when have you become a bad man like this!!!?]

[It's just payback for your usual teasing…… Well, what I said about me relying on Luna-san is true though.]

[G- Gununu……]

After chuckling at Luna-san's unusually vexed expression, I slowly started walking.

[……Come on, Lilia-san and the others were waiting for us, right? Let's quickly go.]

[Kuhh…… I- I will definitely…… pay you back for these humiliations someday.]

[I'm looking forward to it.]

[Kuhhhhhhh……]

Biting her lower lip with her face bright red, Luna-san started walking after me. It was kind of fun to see a different side of her than usual.

Well, I'm kinda scared of her counterattack that's waiting for me later……

Dear Mom, Dad————– She likes to play pranks, and has a lot of bad qualities…… Even with all these things, I consider Luna-san to be an important and dependable friend. Well, I'm worried about the retaliation that will come someday because of this, but well————– I guess a relationship like this isn't so bad.

Serious-senpai Act3: [People face difficulties and grow…… Yes, even though I am being swallowed by these raging sugary waves, I will rise again and again and show it to you all! Holding power even greater than before!!!]

Serious-senpai Act3: [……Eh? W- Wait a moment…… that last part…… Arehh?]