My Childhood Friend Is Dangerously Sexy and Cute - 9

Chapter 9: My Childhood Friend Is Sexy and Cute

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Currently, in a classroom, I was staring down a dozen or so students who called themselves Yuki’s Guard (Little Pigs).

The other students had left the classroom as if fleeing. The only one left was Hoshino, looking worried and flustered. But there was no need to worry about what was going to happen next. Because I wasn’t planning to fight them. I just wanted to talk a little with those who had sworn loyalty to Yuki.

“Um, first, the captain? What’s your name?”

“Ah, I am… wait, Hiro Asama, I’m in the same class as you!”

“Huh? I don’t know you, though.”

Who? Oh, we did the same thing with Hoshino. I still didn’t remember all my classmates yet… And wait, this guy actually came into his own class yelling “We’ve arrived!” or whatever.

“Do you know him, Hoshino?”

“Nope, don’t know him.”

“Well then…”

“Y-you guys… mocking me just because I’m a transfer student…! If you don’t know, I’ll tell you! My name is Eishi Isogai! I am the one who has dedicated my heart to Yuki-sama! Remember that!”

Ah, so he was a transfer student. 

The type whose impression fades quickly after class changes at the start of a new term. Yeah, that happens often.

But because a transfer student led it, the fan club was formed at exactly this timing.

“Ah, ah—! I remember now! You greeted me on the first day, right?”

“Y-yeah…!”

Hoshino seemed a little happy to remember. 

Huh? She’s kind of cute, isn’t she?

“That was kinda gross though… you know, what was it? Otagei? Or something like that.”

“Gah!? The thing I painstakingly prepared to fit in with the class, you call it gross!?”

“Otagei during your transfer greeting? That’s nothing but gross.”

“I just couldn’t bear to watch it, so I erased it from my memory~. Sorry, okay?”

“Guh… ggagag… goh…!?”

Hmm, Hoshino’s unconscious mental attacks are dangerous. Terrifying. I’m starting to forget human language.

But if I also didn’t remember about him, did I erase it from my memory too? No, I was actually in the student guidance office during introductions. Right.

“Well, anyway. Let me properly introduce myself again. I am Hiro Asama. Yuki’s childhood friend.”

“…I know. You are the only man Yuki-sama is close to.”

Now that I knew their names, I straightened up and started the serious talk.

Here’s the main point.

“Hmm… maybe.”

“You detestable man…”

“They really carry some strong resentment… fine, whatever. So, you guys are Yuki’s bodyguard? Right?”

“Yes. And?”

“Why did you decide to form a fan club?”

“Of course, it’s because we adore Yuki-sama. You could even call it worship.”

“Why is that?”

“Because Yuki-sama is a wonderful person. That beautiful silver hair. Cool, sharp eyes that repel ordinary people. Snow-white skin. A clear, soothing voice. And on top of that… well… um…”

The Bodyguard captain started speaking smoothly but fidgeted, looking around nervously.

“Hmm… boobs, right?”

“Eh!?”

“…Y-Yes. That’s right. Of course Yuki-sama has a wonderful figure.”

“He actually hit the mark?!”

Hoshino, can you stop reacting like that? It kills the tension.

“Good observation. Excellent. You actually pay attention to her.”

“You’re praising him!?”

“Ah, y-yeah… I guess…”

Blushing but slightly relieved, Isogai looked innocent.

“But you’re naive. Too naive. Sweeter than feeding sweets to your childhood friend in a packed cafe!”

“That’s about you, though…”

It’s fine, I just wanted to emphasize ‘sweeter.’ Don’t interrupt.

“W-what… are you saying our love for Yuki-sama isn’t enough?”

“Exactly. For example… Do you know Yuki-sama’s smile?”

“N-no…!”

Isogai leaned back as if struck at the heart. It worked, it worked.

But this isn’t even enough…

“You probably don’t know. You are just a new transfer student, always watching from afar!”

I’m probably the only one who knows Yuki’s smile.

“G-grr…”

“Of course, I know. Because I’m her childhood friend.”

I paused briefly, then pressed further.

“Do you know her favorite foods? Her specialty dishes? Her family structure? Her hobbies? Her gestures when she’s happy? What she’s been worried about lately? The order she eats in? What she does on holidays? Her dream as an elementary schooler? When she puts on clothes, does she button from the top or the bottom?”

“Stop… we finally understand how shallow our knowledge really is.”

Isogai bit his lip, groaning in frustration. But—

“No, I won’t stop. What I want to say is—!”

I paused, inhaled deeply.

『Do you only know how to yell?』

Yuki’s words from the other day flashed through my mind.

Yeah. I’m hopeless. So I will shout with all the strength I have…!

“I AM YUKI FUJISAKI’S NUMBER ONE FAN AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!”

Silence fell. The school building quieted completely.

Whoa… was that too loud…? I hoped Yuki didn’t hear it… But this was what I wanted to say. I knew Yuki best.  I didn’t like that those who barely knew her were calling themselves her bodyguard. But it didn’t mean I hated the bodyguard itself. Because they, like me, had also realized Yuki’s charm. We were not enemies.

Well, watching Yuki tease the bodyguard a little… maybe, just a little… I might have some thoughts about that. Still, I believe I’m number one. Because I’m the only one who knows Yuki’s cute and sexy side. If a bodyguard or fan club is going to exist, they better call me first, dammit! I could even say I’ve been running a fan club by myself all along!

“…I admit it, Asama Hiro. You are number one. We were naive…”

“Ah, well… you guys weren’t completely clueless either, were you? For non-childhood friends.”

“I-Is that so…?”

“And you can gradually learn more, right? Little Pigs Bodyguard?”

“Yes… I feel grateful, Hiro Asama. I think I finally realized something important.”

Having recognized each other, we shook hands firmly. Through Yuki, maybe some sort of friendship had formed, I thought.

“But you have no right to call me a pig. Hiro Asama. Only Yuki-sama can call me a pig!”

“Whoa, there it is. You really think you’re special to Yuki just because of that? Too bad. Yuki probably just thinks she got a nice toy.”

“Gah!? Y-you—!”

“Try your best not to get discarded.”

“I don’t need you to tell me that!”

Maybe that friendship was just in my imagination. But talking with Isogai didn’t seem boring.

“…Hmm, so all’s well that ends well…?”

I heard Hoshino muttering to herself.

Well, it’s fine. At least I’m satisfied.

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“I AM YUKI FUJISAKI’S NUMBER ONE FAN AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!”

I heard the voice of someone dear. The people around were in chaos from the sudden shout. Surely, I was the only one who understood what had happened. I doubted I could hide the smile spreading across my face. I must have had a really soft, relaxed expression just now.

“Geez… Hiro-kun, you idiot.”

I muttered to myself silently.

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