TEASER CHAPTER 5 PART 10
Nozomu's POV
In
front of the main gate after school, I met Somia for a date here.
This
morning, the word she said was shocking for everyone who was there, and her
sister, Iris, was clearly upset and drew closer to her.
However,
Somia didn't care about her sister at all, and instead, she asked me,
"Nozomu-san, is it okay?"
Her
tone was polite, but I was swallowed up by the atmosphere and I nodded
subconsciously.
Somia-chan,
who was the cause, simply said "Nozomu-san, please treat me well" and
then ran to the Ecross school building.
Those
of us who were left there were just dumbfounded, but Iris' condition was even
more terrible. She was completely petrified that she was unaware when Tima
called out and shook her body.
Perhaps
her consciousness finally came back, she slowly turned around and put her hands
on my shoulders, then brought her face closer and said, "Don't make even
the slightest mistake," in a terrifying voice.
It
seemed comparable to the angry ShishÅ at that time, and I instinctively nodded
over and over again.
"...Well,
I know how Iris feels. It would be very upsetting to hear that her only sister
is going on a date with a man, especially since her sister is the only and most
important sister she's known since she was a child."
By
the way, it's been a while since I dated. When I was dating Lisa, I wanted to
catch up to the talented Lisa and Ken, so I spent all my days training.
Of
course, I went on a date, but I didn't have many opportunities because I spent
my time training every day.
“…………….”
When
I remember those days, my chest hurts. This always happens when I try to
remember the past. I knew I couldn't go back to those days anymore, and I
wanted to scream "Why!!" to Ken and Lisa.
But
in the end, after the violent emotions had passed, I was always hit by
overwhelming loneliness and emptiness. Naturally, my hands stretched out to my
chest, and I squeezed my chest tightly as if scratching it.
"Nozomu-sa~n!
Thank you for waiting!"
As
I was engrossed in my thoughts of the past, Somia ran from the Ecross school
building and speak with a loud voice.
She
is full of energy as usual. I don't think I have any particular feelings for
her, and maybe it's more like dating a friend than a lover or anything like
that.
"Haa..
haa..., I'm sorry. Did I make you wait?"
"No,
not really. I just came too."
She
must be in a hurry. A lot of sweat appeared on Somia's forehead, maybe she was
running with all her might.
I
took a handkerchief and wiped her sweat.
"I
don't think you need to be in such a hurry..."
"T-thank
you, but the time we can play together will be shorter."
