The Case of My Unknown Childhood Friend Who Became My Girlfriend Without Me Even Knowing It - Chapter 23 - Extras
Chapter 23 – Extras
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“Mother, Kanata-kun’s was highly seasoned, wasn’t it?”
“Yes, as expected of Aya-chan, you know very well.”
“Ehehe, it’s because I’ve been making his food for years now.”
“Really, and yet Kanata hasn’t introduced Aya-chan properly all this time. I’m glad you two came back together like this today.”
“Kanata-kun is shy. Ah, I’m going to go to the convenience store.”
“Yes, be careful.”
It’s always nice to cook with Mother like this.
Ever since that day in middle school, I’ve been friends with Kanata-kun’s mother.
First, in cooking class.
I greeted her as Kanata-kun’s girlfriend, and it didn’t take long for us to become close after approaching her.
Kanata-kun asked me not to tell his parents, so I told his parents not to tell anyone that we know each other.
I was so nervous when they let me sneak into their house for the first time.
I was so nervous about what would happen if Kanata-kun came.
It’s like a fond memory.
I went to the convenience store, thinking back a little on my middle school days.
But rather than wanting something, it’s just to meet someone.
“Ah, Sakatoki-san.”
A girl was waiting in the convenience store parking lot.
I think her name was Saki-chan?
She’s an aspiring actress and a very good actor.
“Thank you for your hard work, Saki-chan. Here’s a thank you.”
“Ah, thank you very much. You’re sure it was okay like that?”
“Yes, very. Well then, can you leave this city quickly? It would be troublesome if you met Kanata-kun.”
“Y-Yes.”
She will be a good actress.
Let’s cheer her on.
Well, if she messes with Kanata-kun, I’ll kill her.
Well, you can probably guess it.
Everyone in the class and Sak-chani are all my extras.
Kanata-kun doesn’t know that I prepared everything.
He might think it’s not possible.
But it’s possible, you know? If you have the money, and the position.
I wonder if Kanata-kun has ever even imagined it.
If you were a millionaire who could buy a school, a person’s life and a town, the whole town would be like a theater stage.
Ahaha.
Kanata-kun’s troubled face is cool too.
Hehehe, I can’t believe he knew me before we met. It’s so romantic, isn’t it?
Besides, when I imprinted on him like that, Kanata-kun started to wonder if his memories were wrong.
That’s why I used Saki-chan as a tome to make him doubtful and then I gently comforted him, and it worked.
Kanata-kun is already melting down on me, isn’t he?
Ahaha, I should make out with him lots when I get home.
I’ve been patted and kissed a lot, and today I’m going to go beyond that…
Ah, did I mention that he was surprised when I told him he wasn’t a virgin?
That’s not possible.
Kanata-kun has a beautiful body that has never been defiled.
Hmm, how should I entice him?
I wonder if I should hold him like I did that time.
Ahaha, that’s funny.
Kanata-kun, I love you.
Ahaha, hahaha!
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“I’m home!”
I heard such voices coming from the doorway, and I woke up groggily.
Sakatoki had been out somewhere.
Was she out shopping or just going for a walk?
“Welcome back Aya-chan, it’s time to go wake up Kanata.”
When my mom finally said so, Sakatoki immediately knocked on the door of my room.
“Kanata-kun, are you awake?”
“…Yeah, I’m awake.”
“I see. I made Kanata-kun’s favorite cabbage rolls today. Hurry up and come down.”
Sakatoki did not come into the room, but went back with footsteps.
I quickly got up and left the room, and a delicious smell wafted down the hallway.
Nostalgic.
My mother’s cabbage rolls are excellent, I think back, but I’m not sure if this memory is correct.
Perhaps that was also made by Sakatoki.
But I ate them without knowing, or perhaps…
My memory, the most certain thing I had, began to waver, and I was in a state of doubt and uncertainty.
I have no idea what is right anymore.
I’ve lost faith in myself.
Only what is in front of me is definitely real.
Mom and Sakatoki cooking together in the kitchen.
There is nothing false in that sight.
“Kanata, hurry up and sit down. Aya-chan made it for you today too.”
Today too.
After all, that’s the way it was for my mom, too.
I’m the only one who can’t remember.
“…Itadakimasu.”
The cabbage rolls looked familiar and tasted just like they did back then.
I have no idea what’s what anymore…
“What’s the matter, Kanata-kun, does it not suit your taste?”
“No, it’s good. But have you been making this for a long time, too?”
“That’s right. That’s why it tastes nostalgic, right?”
“……”
For a moment, I was out of my mind.
And for some reason, the sight of Sakatoki happily putting food on the table for me came to mind.
Memories that don’t exist.
However, thinking that I might have forgotten such a scenery, I started to fantasize about it, and almost filled it in my mind.
Eventually, I came to myself.
“…No, it’s not right, after all.”
“What’s wrong, Kanata-kun?”
“No matter how I look at it, you and I, we…”
“So you’re saying I’m lying?”
“……”
I’d like to say that it’s true.
But there are just too many things that can’t be explained by that, so I couldn’t give a quick answer.
The subject was soon interrupted by the arrival of my mom.
While silently bringing the meal to my mouth, I watched Aya and mom, who seemed to be getting along well, and I was worried again.
After finishing the meal, my mom was cleaning up the dishes… Aya, who had picked up a mandarin on the table, began to talk without looking at me.
“Kanata-kun, you still think I’m lying.”
“No, that’s not what I meant.”
“You shouldn’t lie to your lover, I told you before, didn’t I?”
“……”
It’s a roundabout way of saying that Sakatoki didn’t lie to me.
I know she wants to say that, but it’s hard to believe she’s telling the truth.
Not long ago, I would have said screw you and that would have been the end of it. But now…
“Ahaha, don’t worry, Kanata-kun is not crazy.”
“What do you mean?”
“I wonder. But I’ll tell you one good thing.”
Sakatoki, who repeatedly tossed the mandarin in the air higher and higher until they were almost at the ceiling, eventually caught them and looked at me and smiled.
She then said,
“Today is a safe day for me.”