Someone Who Believes They Can Live Normally in a World Where Chastity Is Reversed (Did You Think You Could Live Normally in a World With a Male-To-Female Ratio of 1:5?) - Chapter 32: Literature Loving JK Wants To Take a Picture

“I believe it’s time for me and Prince Charming to move on to the second stage of our relationship.”

My voice echoed well throughout the classroom. Now, after finishing the fourth period class, it’s lunch break. Everyone is moving their desks as they please, dividing into groups for lunchtime.

Until recently, I used to devour my bento alone at my desk, but lately, a friendly group has naturally gathered around me.

This, too, I consider to be a pleasant change.

…But.

“So, did you guys watch yesterday’s drama?”

“Ah~ I watched it just to see Ennosuke-sama. He’s still too handsome as usual.”

“Umm, hello~?”

Are you guys not listening to me?

What’s going on?

“…What?”

“What do you mean ‘what’? Didn’t I make a loud declaration???”

Honestly, Can’t you hear what I’m saying? Should I hold an ear-cleaning ASMR session just for you guys?

“Ahhh… Is this about Shiori’s fantasies again?”

“Fantasy Prince lol”

With a mocking tone, Short-haired, tomboyish Hatsumi said so.

She still doesn’t believe in Masato-sama.

You loser!! Accept reality!!

Well, I guess it can’t be helped. It’s frustrating, you know. I understand.

While looking at Hatsumi with affectionate eyes, I patted her shoulder.

“I understand your frustration. But, you know, just accept it?”

“I’ve decided not to believe you until you bring a two-shot photo.”

“Ugh…”

This is actually something that has been said before.

If you want me to believe, bring proof.

But does it have to be a two-shot photo?

“But Shiori actually asked him about her outfit, and now she’s dressed all elegantly, wearing a pure white sweater just to give off that pure image, right?”

“Even though she’s full of impurity inside.”

“Hey, that’s going too far!”

Isn’t pure white the perfect representation of purity and innocence?!

“And she’s even pulling off the modern high school girl look on social media.”

“That was hilarious. It’s too creepy.”

“You’re just preparing for hibernation, aren’t you?”

“I’ll smack you for real, seriously.”

Are they mistaking me for a bear or something?

“So, well, he exists, right? Whether he’s the perfect superhuman Shiori claims him to be or not.”

Spoke in a matter-of-fact tone, Miaki, the only one among us with a boyfriend, said.

She’s dating a guy from the soccer team. Unforgivable.

“I hope he’ll come to the school events and stuff.”

“Yeah, that would be nice.”

School events… the cultural festival, huh?

I don’t remember having any fun last year, but I did make a few friends, so maybe it’ll be enjoyable.

But if I invite Masato-sama…

[Shiori’s Prince Charming is here! Look at her pretending to be innocent!]

[This girl, saying ‘chu chu’ to posters and whispering love, is a literary girl type (laughs). Why?]

[Hey, would you like to be my private tutor?]

Ah~ I’m getting angry.

No, I can’t. I feel like things will go terribly wrong if I introduce him to these people.

But still, it’s okay for Masato-sama to come to school events.

Walking around school with Masato-sama… what a sense of superiority.

I guess I have to invite him without these guys finding out…

“Well, Shiori’s chicken-hearted, so a two-shot photo is just a pipe dream.”

“If you’ve said this much, I’ll bring back photos! He’s super handsome, seriously.”

“Yeah, looking forward to it.”

“Since you’ve said this much, you better not come back empty-handed.”

These guys… they’re still glued to their phones, giving off an obvious vibe of anticipation… I guess I have to let them know who’s in charge here… who’s superior…

Well, considering the distance between Masato-sama and me, taking a photo is nothing.

To be honest, it’s a piece of cake.

I can already imagine these guys regretting next week.

I’ll execute my plan this weekend!

—-

There was a time when I also had those thoughts.

“Shiori-chan? What’s wrong? You’ve been acting strange since earlier…”

“N-nothing at all!”

It’s almost 6 o’clock now.

Today’s Masato-san’s class is also about to end.

So far, no pictures have been taken. Moreover, I’ve become quite suspicious, often taking out my smartphone to check my own face.

Since the time I rescued Masato-sama from being picked up, pretending to be pure has become a bit difficult.

I know the reason why. Because I have a genuine desire to talk to him without wearing this mask.

But it’s no use. If I take off this mask, Masato-sama will probably never come again.

Masato-sama is not suitable for an ordinary high school girl like me. And even now, because I’m not myself, I can talk to Masato-sama without any problem.

…But then, what do I want with Masato-sama?

Do I want to date him? Of course, I do. It would be wonderful to be able to do various things with him if we were dating.

But… if that’s the case, how long do I have to keep wearing this mask?

Even if we start dating, he would only like me, not the real me. Would I have to keep hiding my true self forever while dating him?

“Okay, let’s stop here for today! We’ve worked hard enough!”

“Huh…? But there’s a little more left…”

“Let’s save that for homework! There’s no point in pushing yourself when you’re tired.”

Oops… seeing that I had stopped for a moment, Masato-sama must have been concerned about me. I can’t say, “I was daydreaming about our relationship when I stopped.”

He’s really so kind… he’s always considerate.

So, I definitely… definitely don’t want to waste this chance.

While thinking such thoughts, I put away my  study materials and descended the stairs to send him off.

“It’s almost the end of term, isn’t it? Hang in there!”

“Y-yes, of course. I’m confident!”

That’s true. Masato-sama is good at teaching… and the content of the study easily sticks in my head.

“Well then, I’ll head home now. Good work!”

“…Thank you very much for today. Well then… ah!”

As Masato-sama slowly and gracefully bowed, I realized.

Uh-oh! The photo!

Despite boasting to my friends about it, I still haven’t taken a picture!

“…What’s wrong?”

“Umm… well…”

I can’t directly ask him to take a photo! Even though I’m wearing a mask, I’m just a simple villager B. I can’t say anything extravagant.

Wh-what should I say?

It was okay when I received that wonderful voice message last time because it was in writing… It’s embarrassing to say it face-to-face!

I fumbled with my phone-holding hand. Haha… I can only come up with meaningless words.

What on earth should I say…?

“Hey, Shiori-chan.”

“Huh?”

Masato-sama, who was about to leave and had his hand on the doorknob, came back to me.

H-his noble face is too close to mine…

“Do you want to take a picture?”

“Huh…?”

“My ‘guardian’ person asked me what kind of girl I was tutoring, so if it’s okay with you, could you take a picture with me?”

“…E-eh, yes! Certainly, it’s fine!”

“Good… I’m glad.”

Huh, huh, huh?! Is such a miracle possible??

Th-thank goodness. It seems I’ll be able to clear the mission somehow. I’m grateful to the gods for giving me this opportunity.

Masato-sama took out his smartphone.

“Okay, I’ll take the picture, so come over here.”

“Sure… huh?!”

As he said that, I moved closer to where Masato-sama was.

Then, Masato-sama put his arm around my shoulder and gently leaned his face next to mine.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

“Okay, I’m taking it~ Say cheese!”

“Ah…!”

“Thanks! Just in case, I’ll send it to you too, Shiori-chan. See you next week!”

With a bang, the door closed as  Masato-sama left.

“Ah~~~~~!”

As always.

That person always does what I want and then leaves gracefully. Like a prince from a story. The initiative always lies with him.

Once he was gone from the entrance, my heart continued to beat rapidly.

My face must be burning.

Somehow… I felt frustrated.

I took a deep breath.

“Someday, I’ll definitely push him down!!!”

I had no choice but to make such a meaningless declaration.

—-

(Gathering of Saints)

<Shiori Shinomiya> : [I took a picture☆]

【Image sent】

[Oops! Sorry sorry! Having such a cool home tutor, sorry sorry☆]

[Even if you cry and apologize, I won’t introduce him☆]

<Miaki>: [Wow, seriously. And the proximity. Erotic.]

[You can definitely get it on at this distance.]

<Hatsumi>: [Wow, seriously… but]

[Shiori’s face is awful lol]

<Mana>: [Hahaha what’s wrong with Shiori’s face lol]

[It looks like she’s about to say ‘dufu fu’ lol Can I just erase your face from the picture?]

<Mia>: [Seriously lol I was looking at the handsome guy and didn’t notice lol]

[That innocent (lol) face. She’s just a horny kid.]

<Hatsumi>: [Give up, Shiori lol. It’s tough with this handsome guy and Shiori lol]

<Mana>: [Hahaha my stomach hurts lol]

{<Shiori Shinomiya> has left the group}