Chapter 247: Pampering Pro (1/2)

“You really love dashimaki, Amane-kun.”

It seemed Mahiru had heard the explanation from Kido, and she seemed to recall this matter on the way back from school, for she said so with a smile.

She was giggling away, for she might have found it interesting, but it was so graceful, and there were surrounding gazes upon them.

Stop laughing, Amane pinched the hand he was holding, but her smile did not abate. He really wanted to pinch her face, but he was holding her bag in one hand, and her hand in the other, so he could not do so.

“But there is dashimaki in the bento every once in a while. There were some leftovers in the morning, and I do make them at night, sometimes.”

“That’s that. I wanted it for lunch.”

“Goodness, Kido-san apologized to me so seriously, and even begged me.”

It seemed Kido had felt responsible for it, and obediently bowed to Mahiru.

Amane himself had no intention of reproaching Kido, for he was the one who dropped it due to his own miscue, the dashimaki did not drop onto the floor, and the taste was the only thing that changed slightly.

“Well, I think I need to apologize to Kido. I’m just lamenting to myself after all.”

“She said your face was terrible.”

“Eh…but that’s your dashimaki.”

“I can make it for you anytime.”

“…Even for dinner?”

“You wish to swap out tonight’s menu? You really are hopeless.”

Goodness, Mahiru sounded as though she was begrudging, but her voice seemed a little elated, and she probably was not unwilling.

Amane felt a little ticklish upon seeing her give a serene smile, but he had a feeling she was treating him like a child, and he nearly pouted, barely.

“I shall add it to the menu tonight then. Do dote on me lots tonight in return.”

“This request? Sure, I’m hoping you would ask.”

Mahiru was usually sturdy, and Amane would oblige if she wanted him to pamper her, or even do so without her asking. One might say his interest was in pampering her.

He agreed without a second thought, and Mahiru, the one who mentioned this, started to reel back.

“…That will trouble me too.”

“Why?”

“Because you do not know moderation, Amane-kun.”