Chapter 64: After that

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Translator: Soafp

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【I think I'll change according to >>5 Pert 11】

1: Username: 1
YEEEEEESSSSSHHHAAAAAA!!!!!!!

2: Username: Anonymous in Love
We alread know from your reaction. Congrats!

3: Username: Anonymous in Love
Congrats, dude. You can keep rocking that rainbow hair today.

4: Username: 1
I DID ITTTTTTTTT!!!!!

5: Username: 1
FOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

6: Username: Anonymous in Love
Man, you’re way too happy lol.

7: Username: Anonymous in Love
That rainbow hair's become part of you, huh?

8: Username: Anonymous in Love
Maybe that hair has some kind of magic.

9: Username: Anonymous in Love
Oi 1, are you sure that result isn't a hallucination?

10: Username: 1
Ah.

11: Username: Anonymous in Love
LOL

12: Username: Anonymous in Love
Has the dream ended yet?

13: Username: 1
Nope, still first place every time I check. Thank you!

14: Username: Anonymous in Love
Wha—

15: Username: Anonymous in Love
Whoa, whoa, whoa, are you serious?

16: Username: Anonymous in Love
Man, you worked so hard lmaoooo.

18: Username: Anonymous in Love
Unreal.

19: Username: 1
Thanks, I guess this rainbow hair and I will stay together a bit longer.

20: Username: Anonymous in Love
Seriously, congrats. So happy for you…

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In the hallway, I can hear people murmuring about me.

“Hey, look at that…,” “First place, seriously?” “That rainbow head…”

It feels so good! (Not really).

Honestly, I'm shocked myself. I didn't expect to land in first place.

Everything just seemed to go better than usual this time, with plenty of time left over. But still… being at the top was a complete surprise. (No joke).

Haa.

I exhale, knowing this is just a midterm, and it won't decide anything for university admissions. It's just another test.

But I'm still ecstatic. My excitement is through the roof.

“……!”

“Oh, good morning! Lovely weather today!” (Enthusiastically)

I ran into Momiji-san in the hallway. I'm still on such a high that I feel like I'm floating.

“Uh, um…”

“Hm?”

Ping!

Shiori: “Since exams are over, do you want to hang out during the next three-day weekend?”

“!?”

I heard a notification on my phone. No way… I didn't expect her to invite me out like that.

“Sure! (Immediate response)”

“!?”

Momiji-san's face lit up with joy.

I guess I'm saying yes to everything now. Not that I mind—this is amazing. I'd follow her to the ends of the earth right now (upbeat!).

Ping!

Shiori: “How about going to the mountains?”

“…Wait, what?”

Did I read that wrong?

Shiori: “If you don't like it, we can go somewhere else…”

“N-no, that's fine! (Mentally checking out)”

“…!”

Her invitation caught me off guard, but I didn't expect it to be the mountains.

Shiori: “I've always wanted to go with someone.”

Shiori: “It's cooler this time of year, and there aren't many people around.”

“…Sounds fun! (Now I’m excited)”

“!”

“Let's figure out the details on LIME.”

“…(Nods)”

We parted ways as she scurried off, heading toward the courtyard. She looked like a little squirrel—so fitting, since we're talking about mountains (okay, that was rude).

Oh, right. Momiji-san's heading to check the test results, too. So that means—

Ping

Shiori: “You did it! You're first place! That's amazing. Congratulations!”

Hajime Toumachi: “THANK YOUUUUU!!!”

I must look like the happiest fool right now.

Forget about the place—getting invited to hang out with a classmate is like a dream. My excitement is through the roof. FOOOOOOO!!! (Destroyed). FOOOOOO!!! (Rebuilt).

As I enter the classroom, I spot the two gals sitting there.

“Well hello, how’s it going? (Master of Destruction and Rebirth here)”

“…Sorry, Toumachi. I didn't realize you were putting so much effort into this test.”

“Eh? (Solidifies)”

As I proudly made my way to my seat, Yumesaki-san and Hiiragi-san were there. Yumesaki-san stared silently out the window, while Hiiragi-san looked down, apologetically.

Wait, why's the mood like this?

“I feel bad for disturbing you while you were studying for the test…”

“Eh? You didn't disturb me at all.”

“You were working so hard, to the point where you came in first… The atmosphere when you were studying was intense too…”

“No, no, it’s fine.”

“I couldn’t hold back and ended up talking to you…”

“Really, it's okay!”

To be honest, I barely even remember that time. I was so focused on studying.

“I'm sorry…”

“It's seriously fine, no worries.”

“Can I still talk to you…?”

“Of course!”

“Can I tease you more…?”

“Absolutely! (Total affirmation)”

“Can I ask you for a favor…?”

“Of course! (Total affirmation)”

Wait, why is she coming at me like this? Now I'm just confused. Guess I'll just agree to everything like the Yes-man I've become. This doesn't feel like Hiiragi-san at all.

“We’re short on people… Would you come to a group date next Saturday…?”

“Sure… Wait, what?”

“(Shaking silently behind me)”

“Wait, what did you just say?”

If I didn't mishear that, she definitely said something about a group date.

“…Are you really coming?”

“Fuahaha! Toumachi, are you sure you’re okay?”

“…”

A group date, huh? But she seemed like she was in a pinch… Hiiragi-san…

“It's fine. (Invincible mode)”

I feel like it'd be wrong to back out here. I'll go, whether they need me just to make up numbers or not. (Resolve: Complete).

“…I see.”

“Fuahaha, I can't believe Toumachi's actually coming with us☆”

“You’re welcome!” [TL: Said in English first then Japanese after]

“Man, you're on fire☆”

“…Isn't something off with you?”

Honestly, my mood’s been off the charts since I got first place (self-aware). Right now, I'm saying yes to everything.

“I can't leave a troubled Hiiragi-san hanging! (Smug)”

“Uwa… Gross☆”

“Yeah, you're definitely acting weird.”

…

I think my mood's finally starting to settle down a bit!