A Romantic Comedy that started with an overcrowded train. If only it hadn’t... - Chapter 2

Chapter 2

It was a boon that I always kept bathing as the 2nd last thing to do, obviously, last being ‘to get dressed’.

But given how late I was this time, if I don’t hurry, I will miss the last train which will get me in time at office.

Truthfully, I don’t want to use taxi no matter what.

I took a protein drink from the fridge, got dressed incredibly fast and hurried my way out of the apartment.

“—-Ittekimasu …”

It was a custom I was taught from my childhood. Even though there’s no one to say that to, I locked up my apartment and ran straight towards the metro train station.

And while running my way there, several realizations hit me.

Ah, I forgot to dress my hair.  ….. I also forgot to take my comb with me. My shoes —- fortunately it still looks somewhat polished. I don’t even have my mirror with me.

I structured my briefcase last night, so there was no problem over there.

Somehow dressing up my hair with my hands, I waited for the train to arrive.

…Yeah, I somehow made it just in time.

But somehow I feel gazes from here and there.

When I look around, I see some high-school students taking glances at my side with blushed looks.

Well there are many students besides me as well, and a good-looking high-school boy was standing right next to me as well.

Hmm? Even he is taking glances at me?

“Is there a problem?”

“Ah.. No, it’s just… So uncle is a ….serviceman?”

“Ahh, yeah kinda.”

“Cool.”

“Huh?”

“Your appearance… is quite good … Is this allowed in workplace as well?.”

“Ah, no… I am late today.”

“I —- I see.”

….

….

“Well, even if I don’t look like it, I was one of the good looking guys at my time.”

“No kidding, you look ridiculously cool in that. Maybe I can get some tips on hooking up with a cool girl or two.”

“Hahaha, sure sure. But studies are really important as well.”

“Che. I guess it can’t be helped.”

[Train incoming, please stand back the white line.]

“Oops, the train’s coming.”

There were guards making sure that no person is too near to the border. Even though it is barricaded, it’s still dangerous, … Maybe given the amount of suicides that takes place even now.

We were already in our respective lines and waited for the barricade to open.

And when it open, …It was a rush.

“Ahhh this is just the worst” “Shouldn’t have come in this time.” “Damn this, I am already getting sweaty.” “Well, isn’t this just heavenly— ouch.”

Ignoring some voices here and there, there were all sounds of complaints here and there. I could only put a wry smile given the situation even I was in right now.

The guards are pushing us into the train, and as someone getting the brute force of the guard; I can tell you, it’s harsh.

“Nii-san, this is gonna be tough, I think I will just skip the first lesson of my class. Catch you later.”

“—-Ou. Sure.”

Although with only a single person going out, it won’t make any difference.

And to my surprise, a girl came in running and huffing just afterward.

“Waa—-iiit fooo—-rrr meee-!! Huuu! Huuu!”

And here I thought I would get some space to me.

The guards even pushed her up inside.

“Hii—ng!”

And as they pushed, a silly voice escaped me.

Well, since my face was towards the front, obviously I couldn’t see who the girl is. But surely, some really soft pillows just compressed itself onto my back.

This—-this might be a little bit … Bad.

“…S—-Sorry.”

“No… No worries.”

“Uuuu”

And from that girl as well, some very funny contempt voices were also coming in.

“Well, welcome to the rush hour.”

“UUuu. Even though I had never been late.”

The door closed. And after a while, the train started moving again.