I’m The Only Multilingual Master a Russian Transfer Girl Student Who Can’t Speak Japanese Can Rely On - Episode 60
- Chapter 60: Good luck, first love!
The school festival was over, and December was almost here.
There were no particular events left to do this year, all that remained was the winter break.
And of course, the hot topic for high school students at this time of the year is…
“Hey, what are your plans for Christmas?”
“It’s obvious! We’re going on a date!”
“Though, I need to make her my girlfriend first.”
That’s right. It’s Christmas, the festival for couples.(E/N: Is that what it was? And here I thought Christmas was for singles, kek.)
With the long vacation break being just around the corner, it’s common to hear conversations like this.
In fact, some students from our class have even taken this opportunity to confess and start dating with the one they like.
Based on this, it’s probably true that the number of couples increases in summer and winter.
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It’s time for us to do our cleaning duties.
Me, Hosoi and Fujita, are in charge of cleaning the science lab today.
Fujita, by the way, was a girl with dark hair and glasses in the same school outdoor group.
While fulfilling their respective roles, Hosoi decided to start a conversation.
“As expected, Fujita will go on a date with your boyfriend for Christmas, right?”
“Yes. It’s a special day, and besides, I don’t have anything particular to do.”
“I envy you. Fujita, you looked like you were enjoying your youth.”
And of course, the topic would be Christmas, especially for Hosoi, who loves gossip.
But that same question was then redirected towards me.
“And what about you, Kaga- Cox?”
“Ugh, please call my last name to what it should be, if you don’t mind.”
Fujita’s response to Hosoi’s question was so predictable and boring. So she turned her eyes on me, expecting something good from me.
Sigh, what does this person think of other people’s love affairs?
“And why should I tell you?”
“Why not? Are you spending time with Cheena-chan? Or the beautiful silver-haired girl you brought with you at the school festival?”
“Sigh, I told you that’s my sister. I’m going to attend a Christmas party at my father-in-law’s, Oliver-san’s house.”
“As expected of Americans. They love to host parties at home. What about Christmas Eve then?”
“The 24th… I’m thinking of inviting Cheena.”
“”Eh, you haven’t invited her yet?””
“Even you, Fujita?”
I can’t believe it. Christmas was more than a week away you know? And these people had already made plans?
Whack!
Seeing my astonished expression, Fujita sighed and proceeded to give me some advice.
“If you keep daily-dallying, Christina-chan might make a promise to someone else. The other day, I saw her being asked out by a junior.”
“Seriously…?”
“Well, it looked like she turned him down though.”
My head blanked out for a moment, but I was relieved to hear that Cheena had declined.
I see. This was an urgent situation.
“That’s right, Cox-kun. The 2nd year students were scared of you, but the kouhais and senpais sometimes talked with Cheena-chan. Some have tried to recruit her for club activities, and some have even confessed their feelings to her.”
“Confessions? I didn’t hear anything about that!”
“They’re doing it when you’re not around.”
I can’t believe it… All of this was due to my limited information network.
I was careless. I thought it would be fine. I didn’t notice it even though I’m always with Cheena.
Yosh! I’ve made up my mind. I’m going to ask Cheena out today.
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After my part-time job was over, it was already nighttime.
As usual, Cheena and I had dinner in my room.
I made hamburgers today.
We didn’t discuss it in detail, but we have a rule where the person who finishes their part-time job earlier cooks dinner.
『How was your part-time job today?』
『Hnn, nothing much happened, so it was easy. What about you, Cheena?』
『Hear this! I’ve been assigned to be the office receptionist for a little while!』
『He~e. Isn’t that amazing!』
We made small talk over dinner.
While imitating how I talk, Cheena was happily holding up a V-sign.
Now is the best time to talk about Christmas since there are no one bothering us
Oof! I’m getting nervous…
But to be honest, I’m very hopeful.
Given what we’ve been through, Cheena probably likes me as well.(E/N: Kek, even if you’re right, that’s still quite the statement Iori.)
However, I heard that there are often stories of people confessing their feelings and plunging because of such misunderstanding.
Because of misunderstandings… I repeated it because of how grave the matter was.
So there was no way I, a beginner in love, could make such an advanced judgment.
That’s why I think that by asking her out once, I should be able to grasp how she feels.
Be unassuming. Just ask Cheena naturally.
I timed my confession so as not to disrupt the flow of the conversation with Cheena.
『Um… Cheena.』
『What’s the matter?』
『…』
Cheena cutely tilted her head to the side when she heard my words.
Yes, I stammered. It was highly unnatural.
No matter, it’s okay. I’m just not used to this thing…
Don’t mind! Don’t mind!
I took a deep breath, calming myself, and then composed and spun these following words.
Don’t be discouraged, and spill it up with courage!
『How about we go somewhere together on the 24th?』
『Okay. Where do you want to go?』
『If you’re busy, it’s o… What did you say?』
I inadvertently missed Cheena’s unexpected and immediate answer.
It can’t be helped. It’s the first time I’ve ever asked Cheena clearly out on a date.
My mind was going nuts!
『Mou~… I said okay. Let’s go out together on Christmas.”』
『Ehh… are you sure?』
『What are you saying when you’re the one who asked me out?』
『That’s… you’re right. I’m sorry.』
I was nervous… relieved… and happy… YOSHA! (TN: Yosha = Yes)
I was very anxious before hearing her reply, now I am ecstatic upon getting an okay from her.
I inadvertently made a thumbs-up pose in my mind.
Because of that, I was able to see Cheena’s smile, which rarely comes out.