Chapter 27: Club Magic
Translator: Soafp
“Never thought Toumachi would be here.”
“……Just a bit.”
Since then, with the time up, we decided to head outside instead of staying here.
[――“Nice job, rainbow-haired guy… didn’t expect Rio to be here. And with someone else too”――]
As we were leaving, the person at the reception from earlier called out to us.
I couldn't even look at their faces because I was too scared (fear).
[――“Hey Koji! Just a classmate☆”――]
Then Hiiragi-san corrected them.
Wait, why does she know his name?
Thinking back, Hiiragi-san was frequently approached in the club.
What kind of connections are these?
I decided not to think too deeply about it (thought abandonment).
“Huh…?”
“Yeah, you're new to this, right?”
“Eh, really!?”
“……Yes.”
“Hahahaha! So you were with Ichigo☆”
While talking to Hiiragi-san, Yumesaki-san jumped in with a sharp comment.
She's laughing a lot. It's like the laugh of a demon lord… (villager-level awareness).
“Despite that, you seemed to fit right in, Toumachi.”
“W-Was I?”
“……”
“Did Ichigo suddenly change? What's up with that?”
Hiiragi-san grinned.
Seems like her thoughts are heading in a weird direction.
“Club virgin and club newbie—there's no way nothing happened――”
“――Hey!!”
“Hahaha, Ichigo, you're too flustered!”
“……There was nothing between us.”
“Bad liar.”
“Ugh!”
Those two really get along well (onlookers' perspective).
“I was worried since it's past 5 and you didn't come back.”
“Sorry about that.”
“Whose fault is that?”
“Eh, um… sorry.”
“Looks like something did happen.”
“Wait!”
When Hiiragi-san turned her gaze to me, I apologized and it turned awkward.
I can't keep up with their conversation!
“It's getting late… Well, Rio and I are heading to a mixer now!”
“Y-Yeah.”
“Want to come along?”
“No, thanks (are you serious?)”
I responded immediately.
Please, no more heart-pounding actions.
I need to go home, prepare for ant observation, make origami, and cook Indian curry.
“Too bad! Tell me all about it at school!”
“Got it…”
“……”
“Bye-bye! Ichigo? We're leaving now?”
“Ah, yeah…”
We waved goodbye, but one of them stayed still.
Yumesaki-san has been dazed for a while now.
She then followed Hiiragi-san, looking a bit unstable.
But since Hiiragi-san is with her, it should be fine. I turned away from the two and headed towards the station.
……But.
Maybe I should have at least said “goodbye.”
Well, we're in the same class. Given our past relationship, it shouldn't matter――
“Eh, Ichigo――”
“――Hey, you!”
“!?”
As I was thinking that, I heard footsteps running up from behind.
Before I knew it, Yumesaki-san was right in front of me.
“……You were pretty cool in the club.”
“T-Thank you.”
I'm struggling to keep up, but I think I'm being complimented (CPU usage 120%).
“In the club, that is! Well――”
“……?”
I guess I'm being complimented (shutdown).
“Why don't you get it!”
“Eh?”
“Ugh, forget it… T-Thank you for today!!”
“You're welcome……”
After thanking me, she scampered back to Hiiragi-san like a hamster.
“Club magic, right, Ichigo?”
“……”
“Wait, is it real?”
“No way!!”
“Kyaa☆”
“So――”
With the voices I hear behind me, I head towards the station this time.
My impression of Yumesaki-san has definitely changed a lot today. Maybe she's easier to talk to than I thought.
“……Phew.”
The aftereffects of the club are still lingering. I need to switch gears.
[――“You were pretty cool in the club”――]
…….
Was I really? (Like, seriously?).
It's just too much.
I'm probably making the most awkward face right now.
It's the first time I've been told something like that in my life, so I guess it's understandable.
I'll go check on the ants when I get home (mood killer).
650: Username: Anonymous in Love
……How was the club?
651: Username: 1
I was dancing with a gal.
652: Username: Anonymous in Love
Gonna hit the club for a bit. [TL: this guy lol.]
653: Username: Anonymous in Love
I'm in the mood to dance tonight.
654: Username: 1
Have fun, everyone. It was a good place.
There are mostly scary guys though.
655: Username: 1
If you get into a fight, ask the staff for help immediately.
There will be even scarier people around this time, so be careful.
656: Username: Anonymous in Love
……Maybe I'll skip it tonight. My stomach hurts.
657: Username: Anonymous in Love
……My chronic condition is acting up again, so I'll do it next time.
658: Username: Anonymous in Love
LOL
659: Username: 1
Ooi!!
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2 Comments
I feel like this novel should've been named No Pain, No Gain.
Thank you