Delivery Boy and Masked Girl - A delivery boy discovers the secret of a beautiful gal at his delivery destination. - Chapter 12: Bookshelves and Messages.
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Bookshelves and Messages.
…Why did this happen?
“….”
“….”
After that, Shizuki grabbed on my hem again and wouldn’t let go.
I can’t leave If she says something like, “I’m so weak,” or “Please”.
Just like anyone else, I couldn’t abandon a sick person, so I decided to stay until Shizuki was asleep…
“….Hasumi-kun.”
“What?”
“…I’ll pay you back for the medicine next time.”
“Don’t worry. I didn’t ask for it.”
“….No. I’ll pay you back.”
“….Okay, but please lay down.”
Shizuki turned her body to the side and looked at me sitting by the sofa.
I feel uncomfortable, as if I was being watched.
When the body is weak, the mind is also weak.
I can certainly understand that.
I can also understand why you feel uneasy being alone.
However, there is a limit to how much you can choose who you want to be with….
Of course, just because I’m alone with Shizuki at her house doesn’t mean I’m going to do anything.
I don’t have such a desire, nor do I have the guts.
But that was only from my point of view. Being alone with a guy when you are not feeling well is dangerous no matter what you think.
I don’t know if you’re aware of the fact that you’re a beautiful girl, but you’re too defenseless for something like this…..
However, once I’ve agreed to it, I can’t go back on it now.
I think I’ll just let her sleep early and go home.
After that, we spent some time in silence.
I got a glass of water once, and the rest of the time I just passed the time by playing with my phone.
Shizuki was lying down, but she didn’t seem to be asleep.
The distressed look on her face suggested that the medication had not taken effect yet.
Fortunately, her condition did not worsen and she continued to have a really boring time.
I’m the type of person who doesn’t play games on my phone, so I had nothing to do.
If I were at home, I could read light novels, study, or do whatever I wanted.
“….Oh?”
I looked around the room to look at the clock if it was too late, and I found a bookshelf along the wall.
I couldn’t see what kind of books were there, but it might be a good way to pass the time.
“….Bookshelf? Do you want something from it?”
“Ahh, uhmm. No, sorry, I didn’t mean to look.”
“N-No….”
“….”
“….If you’re bored, do you want something to read?”
“Ehh, you don’t mind?”
“I’m the one who held you back…. But….”
“But…?”
When I asked, Shizuki remained silent with a subtle expression.
What happened?
While wondering, I moved to the front of the bookshelf for the time being.
“….I see.”
There, lined up in a row, was a large number of shoujo manga.
The colorful writings on them were dazzling.
I was wondering what kind of books someone like Shizuki would read, but I had no idea it would be like this.
I had imagined it would be something like a fashion magazine or something like that, given her character at school.
“I’m sorry….”
“No, there’s nothing to apologize for.”
I’ve never really read shoujo manga before, but I’m just passing the time anyway.
I don’t think they’re very interesting, but I can’t afford to be picky.
“….In case you’re wondering what to read first, I recommend the top shelf first.”
I followed Shizuki’s humble advice and pulled out the first volume of the series on the top shelf.
The title of the book, Sixteen Love, was written on a flashy cover.
“….Please forgive me if it is boring for you.”
“It’s okay. Don’t talk much and try to sleep.”
Shizuki, who had quieted down again after I asked her to, was still anxiously glancing at me.
I wish she would just go to sleep and not worry about anything else.
I leaned against the wall and flipped through the pages of the manga.
Apparently, the story was about tennis as well as romance.
I might be able to enjoy some of the sports elements, I guess.
………….
………
…..
“…Wow.”
I found myself unconsciously exclaiming in admiration.
Before I knew it, I had the fifth volume of “Sixteen Love” in my hands.
Apparently, I had gotten hooked on this manga without even knowing it.
It’s frustrating, but I can’t help but be curious about the rest of the story….
What a fun shoujo manga!
I thought it was just a love story, but the tennis club crap was so authentic that I couldn’t help but get into it.
And while I was reading it for the tennis arc, before I knew it, the main romance started to heat up as well…
Damn…. This wasn’t supposed to happen….
I looked at my watch and saw that more than two hours had passed.
Shizuki had also completely fallen asleep.
Instead of passing the time, I became absorbed in it.
I said I would stay until she fell asleep, but I had no idea when she did.
“Mmm. ….Mmm.”
While I was shocked at myself, Shizuki woke up, rubbing her eyes.
Apparently, she had been asleep long enough to wake up naturally.
Looking at her, she seemed to be looking a little better.
“….Hasumi-kun?”
“Oh, you’re awake….”
Shizuki widened her eyes and looked at me with a curious expression.
“You’re still here….?”
“Well, Why…. Actually, the Manga was more interesting than I thought it would be.”
I didn’t want to give her a false impression, so I answered honestly.
It was embarrassing, but it was much better than being thought to have been there with ulterior motives.
“Ehh, really?”
“Yeah. To be honest, I underestimated it. It’s really good.”
“…Hehehe. I’m glad to hear that.”
Shizuki seemed to be unexpectedly happy.
However, she immediately laid down as if she had lost her strength and wiped her sweat with a towel in her hand.
“What do you want to drink?”
“….I’d like some energy drink.”
“All right. Please wait.”
I poured a glass of energy drink from the refrigerator and handed it to Shizuki.
Her throat must be sore, but she must stay hydrated often.
“Well then, I’m leaving now.”
“…Yes. Well then, it’s a promise.”
Shizuki nodded her head, despite her uneasy expression.
Anything more would really not be good, ethically speaking.
But of course Shizuki would be uneasy, and I would be lying if I said I wasn’t concerned.
Let’s take precautions just in case.
“This is my message ID. If you need anything, please contact me. I’ll do what I can.”
Using a pen from the table, I wrote my contact information on the package I bought the medicine in.
This should be an acceptable line.
“Is it fine….?”
“Yeah. If you don’t want it, you can just throw it away.”
After saying that much, I stood up, carrying the Delivery box from Eats and Eats for the first time in a little while.
But just before leaving the room, Shizuki said in a small voice.
“Thank you…. really thank you.”
“You don’t need to thank me anymore, just rest and relax.”
After that, I left Shizuki’s apartment and went back to do my delivery job.