Insensitive Bocchi-kun ~Reluctantly Heading to School Today~ [Dropped] - Chapter 103: The Thief Cat?

Chapter 103: The Thief Cat?

“Well, I’ve been thinking that I can’t keep going on like this forever. So, I decided to join the executive committee for the cultural festival.”

I said casually, while watching TV in my room and talking on the phone with Miki.

It seems like she called around this time yesterday too.

“…”

When I think about it calmly, this is definitely unusual. Even though we’re childhood friends, having daily phone calls with an idol is something special. 

But since she’s the one calling, I can’t be blamed.

“Really? Well, that’s a good thing.”

“Yeah. But it’s going to be tough from here on out…”

“You’ll be fine, Kento. Just do your best.”

“Ah, thanks. You too, Miki, do your best.”

“Yeah, I will… But there’s something I want to ask you.”

“What do you want to ask?”

I wonder what it is.

“What’s with that photo, Kento?”

“Photo?”

“Yes! You took a picture with Saya Yamamoto from your class today, didn’t you!”

“Ah, yeah. We did take one. How do you know that?”

Her tone suddenly became harsh… My ears.

“Because that girl posted it on Twitter and Instagram!”

Ah, I see.

If I remember correctly, it was suggested we take a commemorative photo on the first day of the committee. 

I’m not usually keen on that kind of thing, but I figured I needed to get used to it as a sort of rehabilitation, so I agreed.

So she posted it on social media…

But why is she checking a commoner’s Instagram anyway?

Miki and Yamamoto have absolutely no connection…

“What’s with that? You two were making peace signs with your faces so close together!”

“No, that was also… I thought I needed to make some changes.”

But now that it’s on social media…

That’s embarrassing. Way too embarrassing.

I never imagined it would be posted. I’ll have to check it later.

“Ugh… wait, don’t tell me you’re on the committee with that girl!?”

“Yeah, it’s just me for the boys and her for the girls.”

“W-What!? That, that thief cat– Ugh… everywhere I look, thief cats!”

“Thief cat?”

“Don’t tell me you started dating her or something.”

“What are you suddenly talking about? There’s no way that’s happening!”

Really, what’s with her all of a sudden?

I’ve already told her that’s not the case before.

“Well, that’s fine then. But just so you know, I’m not allowed to date because of my idol status, so you’d better not get any ideas about dating, Kento! Absolutely not!”

What does she mean by that?

But, me dating Yamamoto…

Because of Miki’s strange comments, my brain starts to overthink everything again.

And, “thief cat”… Miki just said that.

That phrase is certainly used in situations like this…

And for some reason, she’s been persistent about it…

“…”

No, but she’s a super top idol.

It’s not… possible. But then again, when I think about her…

“Hey, are you listening, Kento? Hey!”

It’s no good. Lately, I’ve been really off.

For starters, my face is… hot.

“Kento!”

It’s hot…