Chapter 175: Going to School (1/2)

“I believe you did not forget anything, no?”

Amane sorted his clothes again after breakfast, and was about to head out when Mahiru called out to me.

He probably did not forget anything, since he did prepare beforehand.

They would be in school for half the day, no need for textbooks, and probably only indoor slippers, stationery, assignments, and some forms to be submitted. He did put them all in a bag, checked through them, and it should be fine.

“I don’t think so.”

“Really?”

“Why are you not trusting me at all?”

“…Did you not forget this?”

Mahiru said, looking somewhat dumbfounded. She showed Amane the designated school tie, which Amane found it too stuffy to wear, and intended to do so later.

Ahhh, he instinctively blurted, and heard Mahiru sigh.

“You are participating in an after holiday assembly. You should take note of your appearance.”

Mahiru grumbled as she got ready to put the tie on Amane, who was strangely apologetic as he bent down.

Amane would put on his tie every day before summer vacation, and could do it on his own, but he had no intention to refuse her help when she wanted to do it.

Mahiru put on the tie with a grim look, and amane smiled.

…She’s going to be embarrassed again once she realizes what she’s doing.

Mahiru took the initiative to act like a newlywed, and he was glad.

Amane was really grateful that she was willing to do so, showing concern for him, and actually doing it naturally. What he would be most delighted with was that he could see her looking embarrassed once she realized what she did.

He saw her passionately put on his tie, and she probably noticed something amiss in his expression, for she gave him a doubtful look.

“…What is it?”

“No, it’s nothing. Just thinking that you’re cute, Mahiru.”

“It does seem you have assumed that you can bluff you way through by calling me cute.”