My Childhood Friend Is Dangerously Sexy and Cute - 13

Chapter 13: Let’s Go Flower Viewing

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On a weekend morning… Though the sun had already risen quite high. I woke up to Yuki’s voice. It wasn’t very common for Yuki to come wake me up even on weekends, but today seemed to be one of those rare occasions.

“Hmm, hmm. So you did it three times yesterday. No wonder you seem to be in such good shape.”

Yeah, she was doing the usual. Talking to my crotch. I was starting to think I should take her to a hospital.

“But I wonder what Hiro-san used as material three times. Do you know, Bob?”

“Who!? Who is Bob!?”

“Oh, you’re awake, Hiro-san.”

The sudden appearance of a name that sounded like a Black guy caught me off guard, and I instinctively snapped back. Yuki brushed off my confusion and greeted me. I responded out of reflex. As for the “material,” well, if you remembered what happened the other day, you’d understand. That alone would last me for a few days.

“So, about Bob…”

“Well, you see, I suddenly thought it might be inappropriate to use a certain word in an R15 work.”

“That meta comment came out of nowhere…”

“So, starting today, this child’s name is Bob. Please call him that too, Hiro-san.”

Is that so? Bob? Are you Bob?

I tried speaking to my crotch in my head, but there was no response. Apparently, it only wanted to talk to Yuki.

“By the way, Hiro-san. Do you remember what day it is today?”

“Huh? Was there something?”

“I knew you forgot. Good thing I came to wake you. Today is the cherry blossom viewing.”

“Oh, right.”

In the area where Yuki and I lived, several neighborhoods held a joint cherry blossom viewing event every year around this time. It wasn’t mandatory to attend. But I didn’t dislike looking at cherry blossoms, and Yuki and I participated every year. There weren’t many young people, so just being there made everyone happy.

“Yes. We’ll leave before noon, so please get ready.”

“Alright.”

“Can you get dressed by yourself? Shall I help?”

“I’m not asking someone who looks that excited to grope me.”

“I see…”

So stop looking so disappointed, okay? I can get dressed by myself, you know?

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The two of us arrived at the cherry blossom viewing site. It was held at a nearby park, a place familiar to both of us since childhood. The park had turned into a forest of cherry blossoms.

“Ohh, they’re doing it again this year.”

“Indeed. Cleaning up afterward looks like it will be difficult.”

Even though it was called cherry blossom viewing, in reality, it was mostly a gathering of middle-aged men who just wanted to drink. Even though it was still daytime, the park was already in full party mode. No one was actually looking at the cherry blossoms. And among those partying men, there was a single standout girl. Or rather, a single angel?

“Sayu is still the idol of those old guys, huh.”

“Sayuki doesn’t get shy around people, so everyone probably finds her irresistibly cute.”

“Yeah, it makes sense.”

She ran around freely, smiling, receiving snacks and other things from the men. They were completely smitten. It looked like the fan club had somehow mixed in too, but I decided not to think about it. They weren’t drinking alcohol, right…? Yeah, best not get involved.

“…I wish I could be like Sayuki.”

Yuki, who had been watching Sayuki, suddenly muttered that. I couldn’t quite tell if her expression was lonely or envious. Still, I said what I believed.

“It’s not like that.”

“Is that so?”

“From my perspective, both of you are cute. You each have your own good points.”

“You called me cute again.”

“I meant it seriously, so don’t tease me!”

“Hehe. If I weren’t me, I might not have met the Hiro-san from back then. So in that sense, I’m glad I’m me.”

“Yeah…”

Being in this place made us talk more about the past. It was probably because this place was special to us. This forest of cherry blossoms.

“Oh, Hiro-san, look. There are some food stalls too. Let’s check them out.”

“Sure.”

Every year, local moms set up a few stalls together. This year, it looked like there were things like frankfurters and yakitori.

“What’s that stall?”

Yuki pointed at a stall I didn’t recognize from previous years. But I did recognize the girl running it.

“Hoshino?”

“Huh? Oh! Fujisaki-san and Asama-kun! What are you doing here!?”

When I called out, she responded energetically. It seemed I hadn’t mistaken her.

“We come here every year. Do you live around here too, Hoshino?”

“Nope! This is just a part-time job!”

Hoshino pointed at the stall. It said “Super Ball Scooping.” At her feet, countless colorful balls floated on water.

Wait, not food? Will that even sell?

The only kid I could think of who’d enjoy it was Sayuki…

“Super ball scooping, huh.”

“Yeah! Fujisaki-san, want to try? I’ll give you a bonus!”

“Hmm… a bonus…”

Yuki placed a finger on her chin and started thinking.

“Why are you swaying?”

My commoner childhood friend was weak to words like “bonus” and “free.”

“Let’s do it, Hiro-san.”

“What are we even going to do with the balls?”

“I feel like there might be some indecent use for them.”

“No there isn’t.”

There better not be. Where is this girl even heading in life?

“We can give them to Sayuki. She’ll be happy.”

“Alright, let’s do it.”

Though honestly, wouldn’t it make more sense to call Sayuki over and do it together? Thinking that, I looked around for her. Then, suddenly, a frisbee came flying toward us. It splashed into the super ball pool.

“What was that?”

And the next moment, the fan club rushed in.

“Let’s gooooo!!!”

“Eek!?”

They dove into the pool one after another. Water splashed everywhere.

What the heck are these idiots doing?

I couldn’t even see Hoshino anymore.

“Got it!”

One of the idiots, Isogai, stood up holding the frisbee and shouted triumphantly.

“Hey.”

I slapped his cheek. Once. Twice. Might as well do one more.

“Agah!? Buh!? What are you doing!?”

“Isn’t this a reward for you?”

“Only when it’s from Yuki-sama!”

“So what exactly is this?”

“We were just playing with Sayuki-sama!”

So they were chasing after a frisbee Sayuki threw?

What are you guys, dogs now?

“Excuse me, little piggies. You may go home now.”

Yuki said that with dead eyes.

“P-Please spare us! We’ll behave!”

“Then please hold a talent show in front of everyone.”

“Understood!”

“You know what happens if it’s boring, right?”

“Y-Yes! (ecstatic)”

The fan club staggered away. Apparently, Yuki had called them here. Probably to liven things up. Though they overdid it and earned her wrath.

“Ah, Hoshino-san, are you okay?”

Yuki asked with concern.

“Uuugh… I’m fine…”

“Hey, Hoshino, your clothes—”

“Huh?”

“Hiro-san. Don’t look.”

Yuki quickly covered my eyes. Hoshino had been splashed with water and was completely soaked. Her clothes had become see-through, revealing her underwear.

“Whoa, it’s see-through!”

Realizing it, Hoshino hurriedly covered her chest.

“I’m sorry, Hoshino-san.”

“It’s fine, it’s not your fault, Fujisaki-san. But what should I do about my clothes…”

“My house is nearby. I’ll prepare a change of clothes.”

“Really?”

“Yes. Let’s go right away.”

Since it was caused by the fan club and Sayuki, Yuki was unusually attentive toward Hoshino. But if she went like that, she’d still have to walk through town in see-through clothes, right? Thinking that, I took off my jacket and handed it to her.

“Here. Use this to cover up.”

“O-Okay. Thanks, Asama-kun.”

Hoshino accepted it and ran off with Yuki.

I’m glad she took it… I mean, I don’t really know how to act around girls other than Yuki. I was worried she’d think I was creepy. Well then, until those two come back, I guess I’ll go play with Sayuki.

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