There was one student that remained in the classroom, it was the class president. While heading towards the school entrance, near the shoe cabinet, there were a group of girls talking about trifle topics.
“Gah, it’s those guys from Class B.”
Apparently, they seem to be in the same grade. She contorted her face, it would seems that we have noticed each other at the same time. Although they were talking in a surreptitious manner, It was obvious that they were looking in our direction and laughing so I didn’t feel good.
“Hey, if you have something you want to say, say it clearly/to my face”
“Aa, sorry~. I was talking about the rumored Shinozuka-san who was ranked second”
“That’s amazin~. Without memories and still second”
“Are you sure she didn’t cheatt? Like taking a hold of the teacher’s weaknesses and getting the questions illegallyy? It’s totally possible isn’t it, even without memories she is still that Shinozuka-san afteralll” (This girl loves her slurs)
The snickering of the B Class girls made the class president angry.
“Haa? Stop your false accusations. Shinozuka-san worked hard for her second place. Everyone who was taught by her had their grades improved as proof.”
“Though she wasn’t so smart originally?”
Hii, invisible sparks are flying.
Although I am happy that she is defending me, I don’t wish for it to become a quarrel. It’s not as if I want to be trusted by the B Class people. I did not cheat and it is fine as long as the people around me believe so. To fight with the B Class people is just inducing unnecessary ripples.
“Thank you, Chairperson. I’m alright. There wasn’t anything bad done to me in the first place so pay it no heed.”
“Shinozuka-san… alright. Just tell me if you need me to talk to that coward for you.
“Wait, what do you mean!”
Oh, it’s that dangerous aura again. When it comes to intervening in between people, the girls from Class B would probably always be a step ahead.
“Sorry, I felt disgusted and said something unpleasant. Seriously though, I didn’t think of cheating. Please forgive me.”
“Hmm…”
I smiled but I apologized. I was neither angry nor sad, when I told him I didn’t mind, I was sent out.
“I will not lose to you at the end of the term. Let’s do our best~”
“Hai! I will do my best~”
I tried to get a handshake. I gladly reached in for a handshake with all my might. Itai! (EN:Ouch!)
“It was just a fluke and would not happen a second time. Good luck in not having the pretense peel off.”
Small murmurs, I let go of her hand, greeted her with a smile and leaves towards the front door.
I grasped my hand and started rubbing it, I think I will not lose. Maybe I am not alright in losing.
On the way home, I said goodbye to the class president, while waiting for the train at the station platform, I sit down on the bench and read the book that I borrowed from the library. Since I had a study session in the library, it became a daily routine of mine to borrow books at the library.
I could not read a book at the hospital. The smell and the feel of the book itself is different from e-books. I like books.
“Oh, Shinozuka-san. You also have the same route.”
I am obsessed with books, I did not notice that there was a boy from the same class nearby until I was called.
“It is thanks to Shinozuka-san that I did not fail, it saved a lot of my allowance, thank you. Thank you for this.”
I was handed over a PET bottle. It is an international cola. Dinking carbonated drinks is stimulating but this one is black. It took a lot of courage to drink it. . .but since he gave me the drink, I gave my thanks. My first carbonated drink. Let us just drink it.
“Thank you.”
“Uhm, can we exchange numbers?”
“Eh?”
“Ah, uhm no. I would like to receive your teaching after this, it would help if I can get in touch. . . Yup.”
If you are studying at night and you do not know the answer but know the number, you are going to be saved.
“Alright.”
“Seriously! If Shinozuka have a problem then you can contact me to.”
After exchanging numbers, the train came and I got on.
Nevertheless, the names on my address book keeps on increasing. Since I can see that all of us are connected, it makes me happy.
Once she listens to the result of today’s test rankings, I hope she will be happy.
I opened the door,
“I’m home~ . . .huh?”
There is a pair of leather shoes at the entrance that I do not know. Is it a guest?
At that moment, the door of the living room opens vigorously, a man in a suit who I do not know of came rushing out. I raised my head, there seems to be an air of elitism in this person’s appearance.
“A,a,ahh. . .”
I placed my hand forward shaking while staggering. It is like a horror movie. I, I am scared.
“Aika~~~!”
Without thinking I retreated embarrassingly, The man approached with a hug. That is not all.
“AikaAikaAikaAikaAikaAikaAikaAikaAikaaaaaa~!”
He hugged me strongly and rubbing his cheeks against my head, it is gross!
“I missed you Aika! My angel! You miss papa right? Ah, my cute Aika. Let me see your face!”
Your hug hurts release your arm, bent my back till we had the same height, and look at the man’s face clearly.
He is handsome. A gentlemanly smile full of attraction pheromones. I was captivated and could not break from the direct gaze.
“How cute! Aika wearing makeup was also cute but, I think the real Aika is cuter.”
I was unable to endure the gaze from being stared at. Huh, didn’t he just said “papa” just now? Eh, then maybe this guy is. . .
“Now Aika, come.”
He spreads his arms but I do not know what it means.
“Uhm. . .?”
“I’ll take you to the living room.”
To the living room, but that place is. As if to help the confused me, the front door opened.
“I am ba. . . geh, old man.”
“Yuuyaa ! You have grown again. I really missed you.”
“Don’t hug me it’s annoying. What, you are came back already”
“His rebellious phase still continues. But it is necessary in growing up. Let papa watch over you warmly.”
A parent-child conversation is unfolding in front of me. This person is Aika’s father. I say. . . the impact is strong.
“Now Aika. Why don’t you talk a lot with dad in the living room. I bought a lot of souvenirs.”
He forcibly lifted my body; I quickly cling to his neck so that I do not fall. Although he has a slim appearance, the muscles in his arms which held me are hard and stiff.
“Where is your mom?”
“I went shopping earlier. We are going to have a feast today. You are as cute as ever, my wife.”
He placed it down on the sofa in the living room then went to the kitchen to prepare the tea.
“I’ll do it.”
“What are you saying!? I cannot have Aika do that. Aika doesn’t have to do anything. I will prepare some delicious sweets for you.”
It is hard not do anything. I want to help too.
“Isn’t it ok for her to help you”
As if reading what I felt, Yuuya-kun threw in a lifeline, but my father cut if off.
“What would you do if Aika gets burned. It will damage Aika’s beautiful skin, I won’t forgive you even though God will.”
Yuuya-kun sighed in amazement then went to his room to change. I also want to change my clothes, but I am hungry with the tea and cookies in front of me.
“Let’s eat.”
“How’s school? Aren’t you being bullied by someone?”
I am eating cookies, joyfully eating them embarrassingly.
“Everything’s ok. Everyone is getting along.”
“Really? I want you to tell me if something bad happens. Dad will protect Aika.”
. . . Father loves Aika. He transferred away for work, I am glad that I can talk to him now and see his face.
“I will stay at home for a while, I can drive you to and from the school.”
Eh, that is a problem.
“I go to school by train. I enjoy going there every day on the way to school.”
I love to take the train. While looking at the scenery outside, I can say hi to people from school. Moreover a car, it is more fun to walk on my own.
“. . .Is that so. It cannot be helped if Aika is having fun. So what do you want? I will buy you clothes, shoes and anything else that you want.”
“What we have is enough.”
There are still plenty of clothes and shoes that I have not worn yet. It is too much. I cannot believe buying even more than this, such a thing would be a waste.
I refuse, I was so embarrassed, sorry but I feel guilty.
“What’s wrong Aika? I would not pester you about it but, that tone of voice. . . Are you sulking?”
“Eh?”
“I see. Aika is sulking due to overwhelming lonliness. Aika is such a cute kid! I will be with Aika everyday if only I did not have a job. Aaahh, I hate my company because it is tearing us apart.”
I talking to father this long has never happened before but, is this the appearance of father out in public I wonder.
“It is ok to be a bit more spoiled! Rather act like a spoiled kid!”
Facing a sad face, I do not know what to do. Yuuya-kun help!
Discussion: Ara ara! Looks like Shinozuka fell for otosan~ I wonder what will happen next.
This wild chapter is finally brought out. Phew after months XD
Enjoy the read. Thanks for your continuous support.
