After a Heartbreak, My Bitter Childhood Friend is now Sweet Like Sugar

After a Heartbreak, My Bitter Childhood Friend is now Sweet Like Sugar - Chapter 1.6

Chapter 1.6

Translated by Devxtt

Edited by Shish99

~Tantan Noodles* with a bowl of white rice~

After devouring the delicious dinner, I took a bath and went out on the balcony to get some fresh air and stared into the night sky.

I wasn’t trying to act classy or try and see the stars, not that you could see them well from here.

I know that the stars look more beautiful in the countryside, but I was here in the city and would have to deal with what I see.

The pollution from everything in the city would always distort this bright, beautiful sight nature gave us.

But I loved to see such a bright night sky, no matter how polluted it was.

——*rattling*

I looked towards the source of the sound and saw a person move out onto the balcony next door.

“Have you eaten dinner yet?”

I couldn’t see her face but her voice clearly passed over from the other side.

“Yeah. A large set of Tantan Noodles with plain rice.”

“Ha! I’m always telling you not to be a picky eater.”

“I’m trying to. But it’s hard to have a balanced meal every time, it starts getting quite expensive fast, right? I’m learning to cook for myself. I’ll take it one step at a time.”

“Next time, be sure to cut back on the carbs a bit and include vegetables.”

“Cutting out the carbs means I’ll be forever hungry. Anyways, how’re you enjoying the cool air?”

“Saying something like that. Yū is pretentious, aren’t you? Yes, you are. I’m sure.”

“… I just want some fresh air. Do I look like such a jerk to you?”

“That’s funny. It’s funny, because Yū is recorded in my dictionary as being a “jerk” whenever the moment comes.”

Kokoa coughs and continues.

“Even if you don’t rely on something like a special star, it is known that the layer of light shining on the ground will clear the darkness – was it?”

“….Oh!”

“That’s what you told me a long time ago.”

Indeed, I once cheered her up by telling this story when she was depressed.

“It looks like you remember…”

“Because I didn’t know what to say that time. I was trying to figure out ways to cheer you up. But wait, what’s that dictionary? Am I in it?”

“It’s nothing… That’s not the point, Anyway how are you feeling?”

“Isn’t this topic no longer necessary.”

“Sure, it didn’t matter. It doesn’t matter, but I’m glad you’re well…”

What?

I’m not sure how to reply.

“So, I’m saying that things will get better. I’m sure you’ll find someone that you like… Even if you’re having a bad day today, it’ll get better one day in the future .”

Oh. I see, it seems that she’s been quoting me to cheer me up somehow.

“It’s fine now. Thanks to you, I’m feeling much better. I never thought I’d be cheered up by you.”

“Ha? Why’s that? Aren’t you happy that I’m encouraging you?”

“No, that’s not it. I thought you hated me… but now I’m glad. You took care of me yesterday and I’m feeling better. It’s all because of you that I’m feeling so much better, Kokoa. I really appreciate it.”

“Um~”

She might have been hidden from my sight behind the other side of the wall, but I had a strong feeling that she was shocked for some reason.

I’m not sure what I did, did I say something bad?

“I don’t know. Saying such words with a straightface, so suddenly. I can’t handle that much…”

“Huh? Why?”

“Well whatever. I’m relieved that you’re fine. Please be careful not to catch a cold again. I won’t take care of you again if you get sick this time.”

That was rude.

Then, I heard footsteps from the other side of the wall followed by a door closing. It sounds like she went back in.

“What the hell was that all about?”

I looked up at the night sky once again, puzzled by Kokoa’s irrational angry attitude.

“You don’t have to rely on something like a special star, it is known that the layer of light shining on the ground will clear the darkness…”

I never imagined that my past self would be encouraging me right now.

“This girl, she remembers each word of mine very well.”

So at that time my effort to fill her sadness worked. I’m glad it was worth it.

“I should go back to my room.”

I muttered and looked up at the night sky.

The black sea in the sky above blinked beautifully, no matter how much humans struck it.

Kazama, who invited me to play after school today. Kasugai, who took the trouble to talk to me during lunch.