Chapter 6 (1/2)
Chapter 6
In the end, I never got to see the faces of the student councillunchtime was almost over I left Tanaka-kun and his friends and in order to fully enjoy the rest of the break I decided to explore the school Since if I had to keep looking at theclasses each time I’ll be late
While deciding where to go, the courtyard in the center of the reenery A lot of greenery o check it out now!
It seeo in the courtyard with your slippers on so you need to put your slippers in the sobx near the entrance and wear the sandals ular shoes would match them more
When I put my sandals on and entered the courtyard it seemed like an oasis There was a brick path and a brown bench in the shade of the trees where students were reading As one would expect there was no fountain Too bad
I went towards the blosso trees which all around and searched for them I had only seen them in movies and books I was so excited and full of anticipation to the point that I couldn’t stopfaster and if you saw me you would think I was a suspicious person I just wanted to meet them so bad!
“Found them–!!”
Hidden within the leaves, they weretheir red bodies with black speckles
“I found a ladybug! Oh, and over here is a grasshopper! Kya- it flew! It’s so a!”
This is the first tis are trying their best to live Compared to humans they’re sh and thriving hat they got A
Without thinking the tears forathered in the flowerbed They earing track suits and had gloves and shovels This incitedseeds?
I approached as if being draards it and saw that they were digging and softening the soil with their shovels to plant seeds like I thought I wish I could do that, it looks fun I want to try
“I’m sick of this already! I hate insects”
“Don’t complain Since you’re in the environmental committee, you know that you have to maintain the flowerbed”
“But…”
The girl was standing in front of the flowerbed Isn’t this a chance forthis chance get away! I need to have courage!
“Hey, umm”
“Hmm?”
Afu I drew back as soon as they turned around
“Let me see, does anyone know her?”
“I don’t know anyone like this cute girl”
“Do you have any business here?”
The one who appeared in front of s and was sick of planting seeds I’ve seen so many displeased faces today that I don’t feel scared any
“I want to help out, is that okay?”
“When you say that you want to help youthe seeds?”
“Yeah, that’s right!”
“You’re an a person! A helper has arrived!”
I thought she would have a scary expression but when I looked, she was accepting me with a full smile
I put on the gloves they gaveup the soil with the shovel What is this, it’s super fun! I orried aboutdirty but I could just remove it later I should focus on the soil in front of me!
“Noo! An earthworm!”
“E, don’t throw it over here!”
“You, watch out for earthwors…”
“They said there’s earthworms, mole crickets, and pond skaters here you know”
“…I think we’ll be okay”
“You’re right”
It’s pretty noisy but I don’t le back and forth so it forever
So that it wouldn’t get in the way of the planting, I picked the earthworm up with my shovel and moved it to a separate area I wanted to touch it but I was afraid of accidentally squishi+ng it so I didn’t
“Kya- there’s larva here! I can’t do this anymore”
“I’ve heard that the brain of organisood since they have a lot of protein”
“Stop it-”
“Right now they’re sleeping and will be born healthy you know-”
As I was digging I encountered a larva I wonder what kind of bug it’ll become I wished it to try its best and returned it to the soil To think that I would be able see this lad I came to the courtyard
“Strong…”
“That’s why they wanted to do it”
We weren’t planting seeds ere planting seedlings I’neatly arranged a feeling of accoh me
“What kind of plant will bloom here?”
“It’s a type of flower called the celosia argentea In the language of flowers it stands for style and individuality”
“Wow-”
If it stands for individual and stylish, I bet a rare floill bloom I’m so excited!
The environmental committee seems nice If I could I would like to join I don’t know if she sensed what I was feeling or not but that girl as in a bad mood at first called out to me
“Hey, why don’t you join the environs like flowers don’t you?”
“Um, but”
“Oh that sounds good! Definitely join us”
To think that they would come ask me to join! They actually need me It makes me so happy!
I would join if I was able too!
“Thank you very much However, I’m already part of another committee”
“Oh no, really By the hich one are you in?”
“The student council”
“What, was there always a girl like you in the student council?”
“No, she’s not in it In the student council there’s Ichinose senpai and Sakaki senpai Also Mikoshi+ba senpai and Akira-kun And with shi+nozuka that makes five people”
Everyones eyes were fixed onhappily so when I thought about how they’re going to look at me in a second I felt sad, as one would expect
“I know that it’s a little late to ask now but what is your name?”
“shi+nozuka Aika”
“No- way! No no no no, that’s definitely not true! You’re a totally different person!?”
I am a different person
I didn’t knohat kind of person Aika-chan was so it’s vexing that I can’t imitate her
How do you act like a wicked girl anyways
Should I be like that lady, Marie Antoinette? She’s the one that said to eat if you’re hungry right? That’s right, if you’re hungry you should eat… I feel like that’s not exactly what she said
“Are you really shi+nozuka Aika?”
“Yes, I am shi+nozuka Aika”
“Your appearance has really changed but your personality is way different too though…”
I felt like running away froht it’s i anything about her I should have asked Angel-san more first
The truth is, I know the ic words that would allow o back to that place again This is the worst, just like that tiain…
“Ah, the chime If I don’t hurry I won’t make it”
“We’re going this way then Umm, thank you shi+nozuka”
“No problem! Let me know if you ever need me!”
When I was about to be questioned, the chi the end of lunch came at the perfect time I was saved! Also I’m happy that they even thanked me
I saw the saain since our slippers were in the same area It says her name is Seta-san When she saw my slippers she made a scary expression
“…What is this”
“It’s my slippers”
“I can tell thatthose slippers!”
The slippers were covered in insults, htly, and grinded her teeth so loudly that I could hear it Wait a second, if you grip it that tightly the slippers shape is going to change!
“Those were the only slippers I had They may be dirty but it’s fine since I can still wear them”
“That’s not alright! Are you an idiot!? Doesn’t wearing these slippersabout it!”
What is this I felt happy although I was being yelled at For my sake she said, “I don’t like when people hide in the shadows, if I find the suspect I’ll statemad for me
A strange feeling
In my previous life people were always considerate towards , so it feels very waret upset for me
“Thank you, Seta-san”
“Why are you thanking me? I’m mad you know!”
“Yeah So… thanks”
Seta-san is a great person Although she’sconsiderate words, how kind and warm-hearted
I’ irritated atbut she pulled on my cheeks
“It hurts it hurts it hurts!!”
Why the heck are you s so frivolously You really are…”
“The student over there Class is starting soon”
“Oh shoot”
As if to interrupt Seta-san, a guy with a low voice caave oosebumps
When I turned around, I al towards ets thehe is Out of all the ikemen I’ve seen today he is the best
He was taller than Yuuya-kun, but had the same kind of short black hair, and his eyes had a sharp look that portrayed his strength His body was so trained I could even tell through his blazer
Fuaaa, so cool! Is there only ikemen at this school!?
“What are you doing Hurry up and return to class”
“Yes yes, I’”
“Okay, what is that? Show it to me”
He noticed the slippers that Seta-san was holding and took the his eyebroa, scary
“Whose slippers are these?”
“It’s hers Hey, this is also partly you guys fault this happened so hurry up and catch the criminal!”
“Eh, no way! I can’t ask some random person to do that”
I don’t really care about who did it so they don’t really have to go find them Further like that
Wait? Didn’t Seta-san say soe just now?
“No, you’re right, we should deal with these kinds of things as soon as possible What’s your name?”
“Ah yes I am”
“Wait a second”
Seta-san grasped htly and and stared at me with a serious expression on her face Within her facial expression I could sense some bewilderment
“Are you seriously asking him?”
I had no idea what Seta-san was talking about and didn’t reply so her expression got evenhappen? Did I do so?