My Ex-Elder Sister shifted into the room next to mine - v1 Chapter 26: Memories of Hina-nee ② [Hina's Perspective]

Memories of Hina-nee ② [Hina’s Perspective]

When I first saw Kou-chan, I thought he was quiet, tender, and cute.

“Well, my name is… My name is Tojo Hina. What’s your name?”

I sat down next to Ko-chan. I was, by my own admission, a shy person around this time. But for some reason, I felt, I wanted to talk with Ko-chan at that time.

“!? …um ….I’m Kosuke”

Ko-chan looked surprised to see me suddenly sitting next to him.

“Kousuke-kun huh, what grade are you in, Kousuke-kun?”

“…… I’m in fourth grade.”

“I see! I’m in the fifth grade. So you must be my junior.”

Kousuke-Kun shakes his head in agreement somewhat shyly.

“Kousuke-kun, did you also come here alone today?”

“………”

“Ah, perhaps you’re waiting for someone, like for your mother?”

“!!”

When he heard those words. Kosuke-kun’s body shook with a jerk.

And feebly reacted.

“……I don’t have any family. I—I have no family!!”

“Eh, Kosuke-kun!?”

He suddenly shouted, got out of his chair, and ran into the back of the store.

*Bam

“…… Kosuke. Haaah I’m sorry, Hina-chan. That must have startled you.”

The Master puts the cake and tea in front of me.

“Um, did I ask Kosuke-kun something wrong?”

“No, it’s not your fault. He just is in a situation that can’t be helped. Kosuke… Kosuke has a broken heart at this time.”

The Master had a sad expression on his face.

“I’m trying to do something about it, but he won’t open up to me. And so, I’ve been leaving him by himself till now.”

“Oh no…”

I turned my gaze toward the back of the store.

“Hina-chan, if you don’t mind, would you be Kosuke’s talking companion?”

“Eh?”

I was surprised by the sudden proposal given by the Master.

“Un~, okay, I’ll be his talking companion.”

Well, maybe I couldn’t leave Kosuke alone that time, so I decided to be his companion.

“I see, thank you.”

Master bowed his head towards me.