Insensitive Bocchi-kun ~Reluctantly Heading to School Today~ [Dropped] - Chapter 90: Siblings

Chapter 90: Siblings

“M-Mamiya-kun!”

So she’s here…

“Sorry for the suddenness. Did you wait?”

“No, it’s fine.”

I was just at the station anyway. I hadn’t been waiting at all.

Just earlier, Yamamoto had called me, saying she was near the station and asked if we could meet briefly.

I couldn’t say no, her enthusiasm was somehow quite compelling. 

Anyway, I had nothing planned after this, so a quick meetup didn’t bother me.

I’m in a good mood today, after all.

“So, what’s up?”

She seems out of breath… is everything okay?

You were close by, weren’t you?

“Um, can we go somewhere for a bit? Like, maybe that Mister Donut over there?”

Well, it’s hot standing here… makes sense.

To be honest, I only had light snacks at the beach house earlier, so I’m hungry. 

And being seen with her at school could be awkward… Upon thinking about it, I’d rather not have any more strange situations.

There are so many people at the station during summer vacation.

“Alright, got it.”

“Great!”

_____Heh, it’s been a while. Mister Donut is always good. It’s cheap and there’s a variety of options. 

Does anyone actually hate donuts?

Oh, I’ve never seen this one before.

“Fufu, you really like sweets, don’t you, Mamiya-kun.”

“Well…”

Who wouldn’t like them?

Let’s get this, and this, and this. And this one too.

After paying, we headed to our seats.

“So, what’s the matter?”

I’d like to get to the main point now.

“Um, it’s about Shibuya-san.”

Saying that, her expression suddenly turned serious.

“…”

“Are you really dating her or something?”

Again? Why does this keep happening?

“Like I said before, that’s impossible…”

Why all these questions since a while ago?

I’ve said it many times, it’s me we’re talking about.

“But, you going to the beach like that, Mamiya-kun…”

Argh… Why is everyone like this? Yamamoto, Linlin, Miki, even Hiragi-san.

Are people actually watching daytime TV or something?

Maybe even Sakaki and the others…?

No, that can’t be… it’s just a coincidence.

Yeah… a coincidence.

“Ah… that’s because of this, this.”

“Hm? A signature and a drawing?”

“Yeah, it’s an autograph from Kase-sensei, who draws my favorite manga.”

So Yamamoto doesn’t know, huh…

“Hm? What about it?”

“Well, Shibuya-san said she’d give it to me if I went to the beach, so I put in some effort.”

I normally wouldn’t want to go to a noisy place like the beach.

Even today, having her beside me the whole time made things… complicated.

“…”

Hm? What’s wrong, Yamamoto?

“So that’s what it was.”

What does she mean by ‘that’s what it was’?

Somehow, her expression seems to have brightened up…

“But, the beach… sounds nice.”

Saying that, for some reason, she blushes and looks intently into my eyes.

“…”

“So, what do you think? Could you go to the beach… with me?”

W-What’s with that puppy dog look?

“…”

What should I even say to that?

Her and even Shibuya-san asking to go to the beach with someone like me… it’s just odd.

“Sorry… I’m not really a fan of the beach. I’ve had enough for today.”

After what happened today, I really have had enough.

“Yeah, I thought so. Sorry…”

And so, while smiling, she shows me an expression tinged with a hint of sadness.

“…”

I really wanted Kase-sensei’s autograph this time.

“By the way, is that person’s manga really that interesting?”

Huh?

“Yeah, it’s incredibly interesting.”

“Hmm, maybe I should read it too.”

… So Yamamoto is interested as well?

“Want me to lend it to you?”

I’m not sure why, but those words slip unconsciously from my mouth. It’s nice as a fan to see more people getting interested in this manga.

“Really? Can I?”

“Yeah, sure.”

I already said it, so why not?

Maybe it’s because it’s summer vacation that I have some room in my heart to offer.

Normally, while in school, those words would never leave my mouth.

“Yay! I’m so happy. Thank you, Mamiya-kun.”

… She seems really thrilled. Was she that interested?

“I’ll go grab it from home, so can you wait here a bit?”

It won’t take much time. If she wants to read it that badly, I’ll let her read it right away.

“No, that’s okay. You don’t have to—”

“But then what?”

There’s still some time before school starts.

“Well, maybe on another day… actually, never mind. I do want to read it soon, so I’ll come with you.”

“Huh?”

She’s coming with me?

“No, it’s fine. It’s hot out, just wait here. It’s okay.”

Really…

“No, that won’t do. It’s unfair for me to ask you to go to such lengths just to lend me something. Right!”

So close…

Why is she leaning in so much?

“Ah, okay, I get it.”

Somehow, I ended up agreeing due to the intense aura emanating from her.

“Yay! I’m so happy.”

She really wants to read it, huh? The smile on her face now is even happier than before. 

Lending it to her would be worth it.

“Shall we go then?”

“Yes, let’s go.”

“Please come again!”

But going to my house…

Well, if she wants to read it that much, it can’t be helped.

________ “Ah, isn’t that Kento-kun? Hey! Hehe, typical Kento-kun. Who’s that girl? Your girlfriend maybe?”

Ah, Yosuke.

“No, what are you talking about? That’s definitely not the case. It’s disrespectful to Yamamoto.”

Seriously.

“Heh, but isn’t Yamamoto-san’s face turning red?”

This guy… what’s he getting at all of a sudden?

“Come on, that’s not true. Quit messing around.”

“G-girlfriend…”

What is Yamamoto muttering about?

“…”

And what’s with that expression?

“Hmm, aren’t you also blushing, Kento-kun?”

“No, I’m not, seriously. Cut it out, Yosuke.”

I’m really not… Yeah, definitely not.

Seriously, what’s with this guy?

I almost reached home when I ran into him. This guy is Yosuke Hoshino.

Yeah, the younger brother of Miki who lives next door.

He’s probably heading somewhere, looking good as always… Another girl, perhaps?

“Anyway, she’s just coming to my house to borrow a manga. So, see you.”

With that, I continue walking toward my home.

Yosuke sometimes bothers me like this, teasing and saying weird things.

“Heh, looks like I caught something interesting again. You’re really busy, one thing after another, aren’t you Kento-kun?”

What’s his deal?

I hear his voice from behind me again, but I ignore it.

It’s not that he’s a bad guy or anything…

In fact, we’re too close, which is why it’s become like this.

I’ve known Yosuke for quite a while.

And while thinking about all this, I already arrived at my house.

“So, this is your house, Mamiya-kun?”

“Yeah.”

“I’ll go get the manga, so please wait a moment.”

“Okay.”

Saying that, I ask her to wait at the entrance and quickly head to my room.

______ Should I lend her all the volumes that are currently out?

And now for a bag… I think there’s a paper bag somewhere.

“Onii!”

“Huh? What is it, Haru?”

Wait… what?

“Geez, it’s not ‘what is it.’ You shouldn’t keep a girl waiting outside in this heat.”

Right now, my eyes are fixed on the sight of Yamamoto.

“I’m sorry. The place is a bit messy, but please make yourself comfortable. I’ll bring some drinks too.”

“No, it’s fine, really. Don’t worry about it.”

“No, please, you’ve come all the way. Feel at home.”

“…”

With that, Haru leaves my room hastily and quickly descends the stairs.

“…”

“Your sister is nice.”

“… Yeah.”

“I’ll take you up on your offer and intrude for a little while.”

“Sure.”

Well, it can’t be helped now.

I didn’t plan to keep her waiting since I was going to prepare things quickly.

Well, Haru isn’t wrong either…

“So this is Mamiya-kun’s room, huh.”

And before I know it, she’s quietly sitting down in front of me.

It’s just an ordinary room.

Why is she looking so restless?

“Um, does Shibuya-san come here too…?”

“No way.”

Why did Shibuya-san’s name come up?

“Is that so?”

And why does she look so pleased about it?

What even is this situation?

There’s a girl in my room.

I went to the beach with Shibuya-san in the afternoon, and now Yamamoto is in my room.

What is even happening here?

“Sorry to keep you waiting. Please make yourself comfortable.”

Ah, Haru, you…

What is she grinning about…?

Is she stupid…?

“Anyway, here’s the manga by Kase-sensei.”

“Eh, ah, yeah. Thank you. I’m happy.” 

“…”

What should I do about this situation?

I’ve already given her the manga she wanted, but she shows no sign of leaving.

“What are you doing…?”

Now I see Haru’s eyes, grinning as she peeks through the gap in the door.

Slam.

I swear, that girl… I’ll have a word with her later.

“…”

And before me, Yamamoto takes a sip from the straw of the juice that Haru brought, shifting her gaze towards me every now and then.

Why does she look so demure as she keeps quietly…

I wish she’d talk like usual…

“…”

What should I do about this?

“…”

It’s hot…

What should I…