Chapter 5: Accident

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Translator: Soafp

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“This place is quite warm and nice, isn't it?”

“Did you understand how the cat feels?”

“…Just a little.”

“Liar～!”

I wanted to enjoy a conversation that would melt my brain.

But right now, my heart is racing (remaining lifespan decreasing) because of the screen in front of me.

The decision I made when I started this thread.

――『Absolutely follow the order』.

Of course, things like crimes or anything that would make people uncomfortable are excluded.

But I was prepared to follow through even if someone suggested something like dyeing my hair rainbow-colored.

The reason is, I wanted to change.

I didn't want to end up as just another student who's ignored and dismissed, someone whose presence is barely noticed.

That's why――I started this thread.

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85: Username: Anonymous in Love

Let's start with something.

“Will you marry me?”

86: Username: Anonymous in Love

The development is too fast lololol

87: Username: Anonymous in Love

↓

88: Username: Anonymous in Love

Ah

89: Username: Anonymous in Love

I've been watching all along (pervert)

90: Username: Anonymous in Love

Actually, I've liked you for a long time //////

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“……”

But isn't this a bit too much?

Is this really the premise for starting a conversation?

It's my unrequited love, what are they confessing for?

I would have preferred to choose the option of talking to them through the order.

…But.

If I don't do something like this, I probably won't even be remembered――

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91: Username: 1

I'm ready. Bring it on.

92: Username: Anonymous in Love

No way, that's so cool.

93: Username: Anonymous in Love

This OP is serious.

94: Username: Anonymous in Love

Let's go easy on him.

95: Username: Anonymous in Love

“Nice weather today.” Let's go with this.

96: Username: Anonymous in Love

“Would you like to have lunch together?”

97: Username: Anonymous in Love

“Do you remember me?” Let's start with confirming the facts.

98: Username: Anonymous in Love

“Do you have any favorite books?” or something like that.

99: Username: Anonymous in Love

“How do you like my hair color?” This one's inevitable.

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“……”

I hold my breath.

Everyone is somehow kind.

With this, I should be able to expect 100 responses――

“Please.”

I mutter this and press “Update Reload.”

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100: Username: Anonymous in Love

This looks like fun〜

It’s a classic, so let’s decide on some inexpensive curry ingredients (abruptly)

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“……Ha?”

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101: Username: Anonymous in Love

Eh?

102: Username: Anonymous in Love

Eh?

103: Username: Anonymous in Love

Oi.

104: Username: Anonymous in Love

Seriously……

105: Username: Anonymous in Love

At a time like this.

106: Username: Anonymous in Love

It's an accident. Hahaha

101: Username: Anonymous in Love

Eh?

102: Username: Anonymous in Love

Eh?

103: Username: Anonymous in Love

Oi.

104: Username: Anonymous in Love

Seriously……

105: Username: Anonymous in Love

This is what, exactly?

106: Username: Anonymous in Love

Accidental voting Lmao

107: Username: 1

……

108: Username: Anonymous in Love

>>100

Kneel down and apologize for sure.

109: Username: Anonymous in Love

Ahh lol

110: Username: Anonymous in Love

What are you going to do?

111: Username: 100

I'm so sorry, so sorry, so sorry, so sorry, so sorry, so sorry, so sorry

112: Username: Anonymous in Love

LOL

113: Username: Anonymous in Love

What are you going to do?

114: Username: 1

…I just stick with 100.

115: Username: Anonymous in Love

Eh?

116: Username: Anonymous in Love

Are you serious?

117: Username: 1

I said anything was fine.

You don't need to worry about >>100.

118: Username: 1

I'm going.

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“I’m going to the restroom.”

“Okay. See you later.”

Now.

Kisaragi-san's best friend, Hatsune-san, had left her seat.

Which means she's alone.

Sitting at the two-person bench, eating from her lunchbox.

It's a chance.

So I move from the wall and approach her.

Even as I get closer, she doesn't notice and continues to move her chopsticks.

…“Absolutely follow the order.”

And the previous “>>5” really did change the world.

So this time too.

It should work out well.

“…”

“…?”

Feigning coincidence, I walk past her and make my first comment.

I don't look at her. I'm just passing by.

Then I check the “script” written on my phone.

—But.

This time, the cold sweat just won't stop.

But if it stops, that's the end.

It's okay. After all――even if I say something nonsensical, I'll just be ignored.

Just a passing comment. Not facing her directly.

Go for it.

With the resolve to make it a topic!

“…T-t-t… I was saying…”

“let’s decide on some inexpensive curry ingredients”

“(Abruptly)”

At first, the words didn't come out, but I managed to finish at the end.

Of course, the part in parentheses was only in my mind (chicken).

And naturally, I couldn't look at her face, so I walked away.

I should look like a passerby just mumbling to themselves to everyone around.

Even so.

Sweat drips from my rainbow-colored bangs.

Sorry, residents.

Please forgive the chicken that I am――

“—Um, excuse me…”

But.

The goddess did not forgive me.

Her beautiful voice was cast onto my back, drenched in cold sweat.

“…What is it?”

I must look like a weird guy.

Thinking that, I couldn't bring myself to turn around.

“I heard you say curry…”

The voice I hear.

Huh?

It doesn't sound harsh at all.

“Um…”

I turn around.

And there, I see an angel.

Sitting on the bench, she's meeting my gaze.

My heart.

Feels like it's about to explode.

“Do you know a cheap way to make it…?”

Um.

Isn’t there a misunderstanding happening here?

“Ah—”

—Think.

She probably doesn't know the term “Anka.”

In fact, she might not even know about forums.

So she misunderstood my mumbled comment as being about “cheap curry.”

…No doubt about it.

I was surprised by her reaction, but now, anything is fine!

“Yes, exactly.”

“—What's the recipe?”

“…”

“?”

Frozen (for the second time).

And my brain is racing.

Remember.

The replies you saw in the past—

—[Top]—[Cooking Board]—[Curry Lovers! 59th Pot]

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340: Username: Anonymous in Love

I've said it many times, but there's no “curry” in India.

The food with spices there is called “KARI,” which became “curry” in English and came to Japan as curry.

Try asking for curry at an Indian restaurant.

क्या क्या?

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345: Username: Anonymous in Love

Hey.

It doesn't matter if it's not called curry.

It's just the name that's different. Curry exists in India, right?

Stop wasting time arguing about this.

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Ahhhhhhh!!

No!

What I'm looking for isn't this trivia showdown!

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370: Username: Anonymous in Love

It's surprisingly delicious even without meat.

As long as you have onions, you can manage. Curry roux is amazing—human wisdom!

Since meat is so expensive lately, I'll stick to this for a while.

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376: Username: Anonymous in Love

>>370

Last time, I made a Japanese-style curry with soy sauce, Chinese cabbage, and tofu.

I don't even need meat.

It's probably just in the way.

The era is meat-free now (I want to eat meat, I want to eat meat).

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I'm glad I read the curry thread recently.

As someone who lives alone, I followed such threads.

“Ah, um. It's surprisingly tasty even without meat in curry.”

“But it's better to add onions.”

“At this time of year, Chinese cabbage is cheap, so maybe a Japanese-style curry would be good…”

I converted the replies directly into words.

…How's that?

“—! Well, thank you.”

“Y-you're welcome.”

“Despite your appearance… you're quite domestic.”

“Well, um…”

Is this a compliment?

Or is it an insult?

I can't tell.

But—

I managed to exchange words beyond just greetings for the first time.

Just that.

My heart feels like it might explode.

“…”

“…”

This silence feels like it might kill me.

“—W-well then!”

“? Oh, okay.”

I ran away. Quickly.

Without a destination.

…I,

Did well, didn't I…?

—“Don't talk to such suspicious people! I've told you before!”

…Eventually, the voice I heard from behind.

For now—I decided to pretend I didn't hear it (teary-eyed).