Chapter 93: Magic

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Translator: Soafp

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“……Ah.”

“Thank you for waiting.”

There she was, fidgeting while waiting.

I cleared my own tab, stepped out of the store, and the staff looked troubled since I had been gone for less than thirty minutes.

Honestly, I hadn't sung a single song. 

But I had definitely taken advantage of the karaoke just by making sounds.

“Are you okay?”

“I'm fine (barely hanging on). I don't think they'll bother you anymore, Hatsune.”

“……I see. Thank you…”

“For now, what should we do about that outfit?”

It really was a bit late to be thinking about it. 

I hadn't realized how different the view could be just from a change in height.

…Isn't Hatsune super cute? 

The person I always looked up to suddenly looking up at me is insane, right?

This is bad… (IQ collapsing). 

Those magic shoes are fearsome.

“……I don't have a spare outfit, so I guess I'll just…”

“I-I have some clothes I used to wear (terrible suggestion).”

“Eh?”

She was dressed stylishly in a white blouse paired with a pink cardigan. 

But thanks to those awful OGs, it was all ruined (furious). 

I just couldn't help but notice how dirty that outfit looked.

That said, my clothes should fit her height just right. 

In fact, they might even be a little small for her. 

But I had seen on the mannequin display, “This year's trend is loose-fitting styles (´ω｀),” so I had grabbed one of those (I made sure to take one from the side). So it should be fine.

An oversized, skin-colored long-sleeve knit shirt. 

Underneath, I layered a white shirt—my old outfit. 

Since the knit shirt would completely cover her blouse, I thought it would work perfectly.

“Of course, if you don't want to…”

“I don't mind! But… is it really okay?”

“Yeah. Go ahead, I have this one for today.”

I showed her the black jacket. 

I handed over the folded knit shirt from my bag. 

…Huh? Why is she just standing there?

“W-What's wrong? (flustered)”

“……Is this all you were wearing on top?”

“No, I was wearing the white shirt too.”

“Could you lend that to me?”

“Eh?”

“……It's sticky and feels gross.”

“Got it (immediate response).”

Once she said that, there was no way I could refuse. 

I quickly offered her my shirt. 

I hope that's okay. I had worn it for a pretty long time today, and it had been against my skin (super worried).

“……Thank you. I'll go change!”

“G-Go ahead!”

She dashed to the nearby convenience store. 

I guess she was going to borrow their restroom to change.

…[Into my clothes.]

“Haah…”

I had been feeling nervous the whole time. 

It's one thing for her to wear my outer layer, but the shirt underneath too? 

Thinking about it made—no, no, what am I thinking? (uncontrollable).

“I need some mental stabilizers—”

I leaned against the nearby pillar. 

For now, I should at least report back.

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580: Username: Love-struck User 

I wonder if 1 is okay…

581: Username: Anonymous in Love 

Well, I'm sure it'll work out somehow, lol.

582: Username: Anonymous in Love 

If that guy with that look suddenly came in, I'd seriously freak out.

583: Username: Anonymous in Love 

Yeah, he's definitely someone I want nothing to do with.

584: Username: Anonymous in Love 

He seems like the type who would smile and punch you.

585: Username: Anonymous in Love 

He'd probably threaten you to dye your hair the same rainbow color as his.

586: Username: Anonymous in Love 

That's a whole different level, lol.

587: Username: 1 

…Uh, it went well. 

Thanks, everyone.

588: Username: Anonymous in Love 

Oh, he's here!!!

589: Username: Anonymous in Love 

Ahhhh, mmmoooooooouuuuuuuuu I'm so glad!!! 

You didn't mess up, right? You didn't mess up?

590: Username: Anonymous in Love 

Well, of course not (I was so worried I almost threw up).

591: Username: Anonymous in Love 

I'm relieved… Good job!

592: Username: Anonymous in Love 

As expected, it’s tight on time, but you did well!

593: Username: Anonymous in Love 

The night has just begun… (logging into an online game)

594: Username: Anonymous in Love 

Watch your step. You did great!

595: Username: 1 

Really, thank you all so much. I can't express my gratitude enough. 

I didn't mess up. 

It's a bit hard to walk, but I'll manage.

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“……I-Icchi.”

“!? Ah, sorry, sorry! Was the size okay… wait.”

When I closed my phone, she was walking towards me.

The clothes I had given her didn't need any size concerns. 

If anything, it was the opposite.

Her vibe, her height, looked fantastic in that knit shirt. 

It matched perfectly with her long skirt. 

It was as if it belonged to Hatsune… I found myself captivated.

“……I was surprised at how well it suited you.”

“……Yeah. The clothes are happy too. They look better on me than their owner.”

“Ahaha. Stop it~”

—And that was when I finally saw it.

Her blushing, smiling face. 

It had been a while since I saw it after the basketball game.

If I had gone home that day, I would have never gotten to see that expression. 

Time flowing by made me feel like it was such a waste.

“……Still.”

“?”

“It's still 8 PM. Let's go to a movie and to the bookstore.”

“……Yeah.”

“We can still have fun. A lot of time has passed, but—”

“—Icchi.”

“!”

From the outside, I must have looked desperate. 

Even though the clock had already passed 8:30.

As I rambled on, Hatsune stopped me.

“At this hour, the movies are already done… and most shops are closed.”

“!”

“I'm sorry. You brought me out here after all.”

“……It's fine, I'm okay.”

She said that. 

…I half-expected it.

Even so, a sense of powerlessness enveloped me—

“Hey, Icchi. To be honest, right now, I'd rather…”

“Eh?”

“……”

“What is it?”

“I want to take a leisurely walk with you—just kidding, unless…”

“!”

“……Is that no good?”

That sorrowful expression. 

Her small hand gently gripping the hem of my jacket. 

Her flushed cheeks, glistening eyes, and pink lips.

“……Icchi?”

In the glow of the streetlamp, I couldn't help but lose myself in her gaze.

“Nothing, let's go.”

Surely, this must be magic. 

How else could she look so incredibly cute?