Chapter 9 (2/2)
”Hmm? If it is not convenient for you, you can use an alias.” (Soma)
”Alias… hmmm…” (Girl)
This time she put up a surprised look, so Soma was wondering about it.
It wasn't a joke, in fact he was serious.
No matter how one thought about this, it was obvious that she had circ.u.mstances. Hence, the name for calling was necessary to identify individuals.
As for an alias, if the person herself accepted his suggestion, it was all good for Soma.
”…Hah, it's fine. That time is that time, anyway. I am Aina. You can call me that.” (Aina) (TLN: The name in raw is アイナ)
”Hmm… alright Aina.” (Soma)
”And you suddenly address me without honorific!?” (Aina)
”Hmm? What is so bad about it? If that's the case, changing it is…” (Soma)
”I-I didn't say anything wrong with it. It-it's just, I am… a bit… surprised…” (Aina)
”If there is no problem, I will call you Aina then.” (Soma)
”Y-yeah… that's fine. In exchange, I will also call you Soma?” (Aina)
”Hmm, I don't really have problem with that.” (Soma)
”…Why are you so calm about this?” (Aina)
”Hmm? Did you say something?” (Soma)
”It-it's nothing!” (Aina)
Soma tilted his head again because of the appearance of a young girl shouting with her cheek slightly reddened.
As for Soma, she had a very low boiling point. Or perhaps he should say that he didn't understand why she was angry. Was it because of something he said, but anyway, he just kept silent.
Occasionally, for Soma, there were times when he arrived at such a judgment.
”Anyway, Aina.” (Soma)
”Wh-what is it?” (Aina)
”Hmm…? Somehow your cheeks are red. Are you possibly having a cold? If that's the case, you should go home and sleep. It is crucial when you are starting to have a cold.” (Soma)
”Don't worry about it. Just get to the main point!” (Aina)
”Hmmm… Why are you so angry this time? I don't understand…” (Soma)
On the other hands, sometimes he just didn’t get it.
Anyhow…
”Well, there's one thing, but if something troubling you, you can tell me.” (Soma)
”…I don't know what are you talking about, and I completely don't understand you.” (Aina)
”Yes? What so difficult about it? It's simple. I want to say that I will return the favor the help I received.” (Soma)
”Please say that from the beginning… Anyway, I did it arbitrarily, and there is no need to return the favor.” (Aina)
”Hmm, I think that I will also return the favor arbitrarily. When that time come, I will help you on my own accord. So, there is nothing to worry, right?” (Soma)
”…What is with that?” (Aina)
A smile unintentionally formed from the girl's lips.
That was caused by her amazement, but a smile was a smile.
For Soma, it was the first time for him to see the girl — Aina smiling.
”Hmm…” (Soma)
”Wh-what is it?” (Aina)
”No, I mean, I thought from the first time I saw you, but… your smile looks really nice.” (Soma)
”…Yes?” (Aina)
”If I have to say it simply, your smile is cute.” (Soma)
”You don't have to expressly correct yourself! What do you mean by cute!?” (Aina)
”Hmm… you're asking the meaning of cute? It is difficult to explain it easily…” (Soma)
”That's not what I meant!” (Aina)
The redness on her face was not at the degree as earlier. Hence, Soma tilted his head three times because of Aina's fl.u.s.tered and panic appearance.
Since Soma said what he really thought, he didn't know why she was so fl.u.s.tered.
”Wh-what are you plotting… such flatter, there's not good about it, not even one, you know?” (Aina)
”Flatter, is it? I am saying the truth because I don't feel like saying something other than flattering…” (Soma)
”I got it! And since I understand, we don't have to talk about this any longer!” (Aina)
”Hmmm… I don't really understand what you mean, but oh well.” (Soma)
However, as the boy nodded while saying such thing even though he didn't understand why, the girl with a reddened face repeatedly breathed while her shoulders went up and down.
When looking from the aside, Soma made another nod as he wanted to say something while looking at the scene.
”If something happens, I will help you if you tell me. Even if you don't tell me, I will just help you, and I want you to remember that. Well, as what you expected, the things that I am able to do is limited.” (Soma)
The girl understood the figure who told such a thing with the usual proudness, and she slightly loosen her mouth again.
(Thank you for reading at bayabuscotranslation)
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