◆(Hinayo)
Early one morning, before Hirakawa-kun had yet to arrive at school.
I was spoken to by Fujisaki-kun after morning practice.
"Nishimeya san, are you interested in Asahi?"
"Huh !? Wha....t-that's....."
I was surprised.
I felt like my heart had been suddenly grabbed.
I wonder if my attitude was really that obvious...I'm at a loss.
"Erm......um....that......."
"Was I wrong? Sorry if I'm mistaken."
"N-no......it's not......a mistake......"
"I knew it ! My intuition is right.
Is it a man's intuition?"
"U-um......please don't tell Hirakawa kun."
"It's fine, it's fine. Even though Asahi is my best friend, I won't tell anyone."
"Hah......."
Fujisaki kun is smiling and looks happy.
I wonder if he is really that happy that I have feelings for Hirakawa kun.
"You know, Asahi seems a bit reckless, doesn't he? That's why I thought that if Asahi was to have a girlfriend, it would be better if it was someone reliable like Nishimeya san."
"Oh, no, I'm not that reliable......"
"I think you're the only one who thinks so."
"Oh......"
"I think you two are perfect for each other, so I'm really rooting for you, Nishimeya san."
"Huh......"
"So, I just had a good idea–"
It seems that Fujisaki kun was going to assist me and Hirakawa kun in our love affair.
I'm embarrassed that it was revealed that I'm in love, but I'm grateful that he's giving me the push I need as an introvert with zero romantic experience.
He agreed to invite me and Hirakawa kun to the next basketball game.
I must definitely not let this opportunity pass me by.
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–But then, an unexpected turn of events occurred.
Before the assisting event with Fujisaki kun could happen, Hirakawa kun came to my house to borrow a manga.
Oh no, what should I do? Such an unexpected event makes me nervous.
I-I have to serve tea to our guests first.....
My mother's signature herbal tea, which is said to be good for beauty, is kept in the fridge at home.
She always keeps some on hand so she doesn't miss it.
......Sorry Hirakawa kun, I may be a bad girl.
I knew that this herbal tea makes people horny, and in fact, there was also regular barley tea.
I made Hirakawa kun drink the herbal tea on purpose. I had a devil's advocate.
My first experience of penis the other day was so good that my greed got the better of me and I wondered if I would get another chance.
However, being an introverted girl like me, I was never blessed with such an opportunity...
So, I took the initiative.
I took a big gulp as a form of purification, so we're even.
I mean, doesn't it take some talent to have such an effect with just half a cup...?
My parents, they drink it every day, and they don't seem to feel that way.......
......Me?
I was excited before I took it, sorry.
But you know, it's Hirakawa kun.
I think it's worse to follow a girl home just to be able to read a comic book.
I understand why Fujisaki kun says Hirakawa kun is dangerous.
His guard is loose, and he easily falls for things that normal boys would not fall for.
His lightness of touch, even from my point of view, is enough to make me a little worried.
But thanks to him, I got another chance like this. I'm very happy.
"Nishimeya san, the preparations.....are ready."
"Y-yes.....I-I'm ready....."
I can't get enough of it......
It's so exciting...I'm addicted to it.
What's more, I'm grateful that he takes the initiative even though he's also an introvert and can't lead.
I really like that he gets excited about someone as pointless as me.
I guess Hirakawa kun and I are perfect for each other.
"Sorry, Nishimeya san, it's time......"
Hirakawa kun's face at this point is the kind of expression that strikes a woman's heart, the kind of expression that says....there's no woman who wouldn't like this.
I wanted to watch until the end, but at the last moment my lips were covered.
Since I had decided that I wanted to kiss someone I liked at first, I was glad that it was Hirakawa kun. It was the ideal way to give my first kiss.
A short pause.
"I-I'm sorry.....for being so pushy."
"I-it's fine, it's all my fault, and besides...Hirakawa kun seemed happy..."
"Yeah...it was really good. But I'm sorry I ended up kissing you without your permission..."
"T-t-that's not a big deal ! My first kiss is a special-grade cursed object that even retailer wouldn't buy...so I can't believe that you would accept something like that..."
"Oh, don't be so demeaning now, Nishimeya san. I guess we're even this time, since it was my first kiss too."
–!?
I-I got Hirakawa kun's first kiss !?
Hold on a second, I mean, he's in a relationship with Sotogahama Riria...so why?
Don't tell me that Hirakawa kun is also saving his first kiss for someone he likes......?
If that's the case, that means.....t-two timing.....?
"Y-you're okay with me being your first..?"
"Well, it's not like anyone's gonna give it to me."
"Um......I......"
Hm? What's wrong?"
I wanted to ask, [Hirakawa kun, do you perhaps like me?].
But, being the hopeless person that I am, I restrained myself.
What would happen if I asked such a confession-like question and was rejected?
Such a sweet, lewd, and fleeting relationship would vanish in a heartbeat.
Then I would no longer be with Hirakawa kun.
If I were a popular girl like Sotogahama Riria, who is constantly changing men, it wouldn't be such a big deal.
But I'm not like that.
It may sound heavy, but Hirakawa kun is all I have.
If I miss out on this, it would be as if my life wasn't worth living anymore.
You have to cross the stone bridge by tapping on it.
I should avoid making a sudden confession here. It is not too late to deepen the relationship and trust each other.
Calm down and relax, think about maintaining this relationship, not confessing now.......
"I-i-i-it's nothing. More importantly, are you sweating....? You can take a shower if you want."
"Really? Thank you, that would be very helpful."
I lead Hirakawa kun to the bathroom.
After taking off his clothes in the changing room, he opened the frosted glass door and walked into the bathroom.
The sound of water is something I hear all the time. But for some reason, hearing it through the door makes me feel excited.
......No, I'm horny again, that's so vulgar of me.
"Nishimeya san, can I borrow your body soap?"
"Y-yes, go ahead."
".....I'm sorry, I can't find the bottle of body soap because it's empty."
"I-I'll refill it now......!"
"Sorry about suddenly borrowing it and having you refill the body wash."
"That's no problem at all. I'll leave a refill pack here."
"Oh yeah, thanks."
I put the refill pack of body soap in front of the frosted glass door and tried to leave.
However, the moment I put the refill pack, the frosted glass door opened.
What appeared was, of course, Hirakawa kun in all his finery.
He was in the middle of a shower, so true to the saying, "a handsome man dripping with water," he looked five hundred million times more handsome.
......Yeah, that's foul.
Unable to control my impulse, I was unconsciously in the bathroom.
A short pause.
"......Hirakawa kun is so unguarded that it worries me."
"I thought it would be okay with Nishimeya san."
"Women are wolves, so don't let your guard down ! Even a shady ugly girl like me can be like that......"
"Nishimeya san is not shady. So have confidence in yourself."
"Haaa......"
Gee ! He's really a womanizer !
How can I not be happy to be told ! This !
Hirakawa kun smiles.
I wonder what that smile means.
I don't want to lose this smile.
Let's stop doing this.
I must improve myself so that I can build a more honest relationship with Hirakawa kun.
After the bath, it was getting dark, so I gave Hirakawa kun the first six volumes of "Arashota" and took him to the station.
...That means if I get it back or if he comes back to borrow it again, I'll have a chance.
I hope I can be normal this time.