For Some Reason, the School Goddess Likes to Hang Out at My House - Chapter 34: Before The Errand Of The Goddess.

Episode 34: Before The Errand Of The Goddess. 

While eating the dessert, suddenly I asked a question.

“Hey, how come Wakamiya-san is such a good cook?”

Today’s dinner was fish, simmered vegetables, and miso soup.

The rest was healthy, steamed rice.

Yesterday, the main course was meat.

It was fish before that.

It seems like meat and fish are alternatively served as the main course.

Since I’ve been involved with Wakamiya, she’s been cooking for me every day, but so far there’s been no overlap in the menu.

Well, I’m sure they’ll overlap at some point, but the fact that they don’t is just astonishing.

It’s not like I’m going to culinary school or anything, and besides, I’m still in high school.

By the way, she’s paying for the ingredients.

I don’t think that’s…

I don’t want to be that much of a pimp…

“Am I? I’m practicing cooking for the future.”

“Really? Are you aiming to be a chef?”

“No, Not really. It’s just something I’ll need for sure…”

“Hmm.”

I look sideways at Wakamiya whose cheeks have turned a little red.

I don’t know why you’re fidgeting, but…well, you don’t have to say anything you don’t want to.

“When did you start practicing, by the way?”

“I started cooking in elementary school; I think around fifth grade. But I think it’s more of a hobby than a practice.”

“Continuity is power, I guess. After eating your cooking, I really lost interest in eating out. If you open a restaurant or something, it would be a huge success.”

“Fufuu~, thank you very much. To be able to hear you say that makes it worthwhile. But just because I can cook doesn’t mean I can open a restaurant. It’s not something that can be done just by being able to cook.”

I couldn’t help but chuckle at Wakamiya’s realistic comment.

I finished my dessert and placed my plate down on the table.

I looked straight at Wakamiya, who was sitting across from me.

“So, what did you want to talk about?”

“I want to make plans.” 

“Wouldn’t it have been better when Kenichi and Fuji were still around?”

Wakamiya’s mouth puffed a little upon hearing my words.

“That doesn’t make any sense.”

“Ha? What doesn’t make sense?”

“Nothing! Well, it’s Tokiwagi-san… please have a look here.”

Wakamiya then took something out from her bag that had been in my possession until just the other day. 

I see, that’s why her bag is bigger than usual.

“Umm, …that’s the one I gave you, right?”

“Yes! That’s Neko-chan!”

[TN: Neko-Chan is the name of the stuffed cat doll our MC, Towa gave to Wakamiya]

A stuffed cat doll being held tightly by Wakamiya’s chest.

Wakamiya was looking down melancholically at Neko-chan in her arms.

I couldn’t help but gasp at her compassionate look.

Neko-chan was completely engulfed by her chest.

I’m sure the boys who saw this scene would say,“Neko, I envy you.”  

I’m sure that’s how I feel too.

I’m not going to show it on my face…

“What’s wrong with that? I’ll replace it if it’s defective.”

“No! Even if Neko-chan is defective, I won’t replace it. This is the first time I received something from…”

“Well, okay then…”

But if it’s not, what did you bring it for?

I don’t know.

She looks like she’s taking good care of it, so it’s not like she’s trying to complain.

“So. When do you want to go?”

“Go where…?”

“Um… the place from where you brought Neko-chan.”

“Ah…! That normie’s place?”

“Well, considering Tokiwagi-san’s gift, I guess it’s also an invitation to go out, isn’t it?”

“No, there is no such deep meaning.”

Wakamiya froze with an expression that seemed to make a sound effect.

She then dropped her shoulders and hugged her knees.

“Is it not…? I am very embarrassed… that I was so quick to say that…”

What should I do in this situation…?

Should I invite or not should I refuse?

Should I wait or should I leave?

I don’t know.

It’s a situation I don’t understand.

Even if I were to go… I don’t think the two of us could… go together.

If Kenichi were here, what would he do at a time like this?

The face of a friend smirking with a mocking expression comes to mind.

I look at where Kenichi was sitting a few hours ago… Huh?

Kenichi’s notebook had fallen out.

Unable to bear the awkwardness, I reached for the notebook.

I opened the notebook and two pieces of paper fluttered down from inside.

Seeing the paper and the sticky note made me cringe.

The sticky note read,

“You Slacker.”

I sighed and crumpled up the sticky note.

I bit my lower lip and looked at the paper again.

“Ah, Wakamiya-san. No,it’s a bit of coincidence…”

“What is…?”

Goddess gently stroking Neko-chan.

“When I was cleaning, I found these special discount coupons. When I looked at the expiration date, it was the end of this month. I have two of them and can’t possibly use them. What a waste of money!”

Wakamiya rolls her eyes when she sees the special discount coupon in my hand.

“But what a coincidence! These coupons just so happen to be the same one we were just talking about!  But what shall I do? I don’t have anyone to go with, will someone please go with me?”

I put my hand on my forehead and loudly said, “I’m in trouble, I’m in trouble.”

I look like a clown.

But I don’t care if people think I am a clown now.

Wakamiya chuckles and rubs her eyes.

She looks like she’s struggling to hold back her laughter.

“If you’d like, I can go with you… if you’d like.”

“Oh, really? That’s so helpful!”

“And no, you don’t have to push yourself with that character, okay?” 

“Huh, …shut up.”

Some things can’t be done without exaggerating and overdoing…

The only way to hide your embarrassment is to force yourself to get excited.

If you don’t overcome your emotions, you’ll die of embarrassment.

“It’s a promise, okay? You don’t want to forget, do you?”

“I won’t forget. I’m not that dishonest.”

“Dishonest?”

“No, I’m talking about this one…”

I sipped my tea and snorted.