Chapter 18: The Angel’s grades are perfect too (1/2)

“Amane～, how is it?”

The term end exams finally ended, and the students were finally liberated from the hellish tests, huddled with more enthusiasm in a few groups in the classroom.

Amane and Itsuki were relieved as their exams too ended, appraising their performances this time.

“Hm? Normal, not too bad.”

Amane naturally responded to that question, but there really was nothing much to say. The questions were all within the testing scope, and it was not too difficult if he had revised properly.

He did not feel any different writing this year, and had no thoughts in particular.

While Amane was one who hated the hassle, he would not slack in his revision.

He understood most of the lessons, and could perform as usual during exams. He might have difficulty getting full marks, he could get at least 80-90%.

“You’re probably going to be in the top 30…intelligent, aren’t you.”

“Just revise daily.”

“You’re boasting about what you do daily?”

“I don’t want to hear it from you when you’re being all lovey-dovey and not studying.”

The difference between Amane and Itsuki was not in brains, but because the latter had been spending too much time on his girlfriend Chitose.

Itsuki himself was no fool, and could have gotten a high ranking if he applied himself. Unfortunately, he prioritized most of his time on Chitose, and was ranked lower than Amane.

“…A girlfriend’s nice though?”

“Yes yes yes.”

“Say Amane, you should look for one.”

“I guess men have shed tears of blood wanting girlfriends.”

There were hordes of people wanting partners, and to certain people, Itsuki’s careless words might have been infuriating.

Amane did not intend to be angry, and at this point, he had no desire for a lover, so he merely intended to listen.

“Anyway, how do I go about asking for a girlfriend?”

“A double date.”

“So am I supposed to be dazzled along with my imaginary girlfriend?”

“Then show off to us!”

“You think I have the personality for that?”

“…Impossible huh?”

“Of course.”

Amane too had self-awareness of his own bland personality.

He was one to avoid hassles as much as possible, and was overly honest. Some might find him aloof, and would have a poor impression on him. It was impossible for such a personality to find a lover.

And if he somehow got a girlfriend, the relationship between them would have been really bland. At the very least, it would not be as eyecatching as Itsuki’s.

“No but, Amane, you should find someone you like. Anyway, the girls will have a different view of you if you cut away your bangs, look a little more refreshed, and straighten your back.”

Amane felt he had an accurate opinion of himself. He was not super handsome like Kadowaki, or the fine cool looking type like Itsuki, but he was not exactly ugly.

If he had dolled himself a little, and watched his habits, he would be no inferior to a typical high school boy.

But even if he did doll himself up, Amane was not the type to simply approach others.

“Those that latch to you just because of appearances aren’t really the loyal type.”

“You say that, but if she shows no interest in you, you can’t understand her personality, right?”

“…Even then, I’m not in the mood to look for a girlfriend.”

And even if he did, her illusion would be broken seeing his daily life.

Amane was a human with zero ability to live independently, and was callous to others. Even he would grimace to himself, thinking that he would want to meet a girl who would be attracted to him.

After all, he hated interacting with others, his personality was unsuited for this, and he had no thoughts of getting one.

With Mahiru cooking at his house, it would be a tragedy if he somehow had a girlfriend. He had no intention of getting one, and was not worried by that, but that one reason alone was dissuading him from doing so.

At this point, his priority was ‘Mahiru’s cooking ＞ getting a girlfriend’, and that would not change easily.

“You really are boring, aren’t you…want Chii to introduce some of her friends?”

“Don’t be a busybody. Most of Chitose’s friends are noisy, and just having one as a girlfriend is enough of a headache.”

“You’re gloomy after all, Amane.”

“Shut up.”

“Well, if you say so, I’ll leave it be for now. But isn’t it unbearable not to have a girlfriend, just spending your time alone during this wonderful high school life?”

“No need, and it sounds troublesome.”

What do you think school life is about? He did not exactly have such a thought, but a girlfriend was not entirely a necessity, and he had no thought to find one.

Besides, it was not easy to find one, and not easy to fall in love.

“…That’s a pity.”

“Yes yes.”

“But well, you’ll change when you have someone you like, Amane?”

“Where’s that self confidence coming from?”

“It’s because you’re such a person that you’ll end up doting on your girlfriend like a kitten.”

“Whatever you say.”

He felt that he definitely would not become such a sickening sweetheart, and could not imagine himself in such a situation, so he brushed Itsuki’s words aside as he went away.

Itsuki in turn stared at Amane dumbfoundedly…and looking aside, he seemed relaxed.

“Ikkun, you going homeー?”

“Ohh, Chii?”

It so happened that Chitose popped by, and both of them seemed to have agreed to return home together. Amane’s conversation with Itsuki was merely for the latter to kill time.

So he turned around, and found a tomboyish girl with bright reddish brown medium length hair, beaming as she waved at them, or rather, Itsuki.

The lively vibe and hearty smile was a little too dazzling for Amane. As befitting her appearance, she was friendly, lively, and was always the type to cause a ruckus no matter good or bad. She had a different personality from Mahiru.

She ran over to them, grinning.

Amane really hoped that she would not talk to them, because whenever she showed up, he would get bullied.