The case where I was gradually getting buried in the heavy love of my childhood friend who had miraculously recovered from their illness was perfect! - Chapter 30 : Comfort in each others' Presence!

“Now then, are you ready for the war?”

“Of course. I am ready whenever you say.”

“…..”

“Mom, and Misato-san too. What the heck is going on here…?”

“A gathering of fools.”

“Come on, let’s just eat by ourselves.”

Huh…?

Am I being included in this…?

“…Well, fine. Let’s eat.”

With that, I convinced myself, bowed, and then reached for the Yakiniku in front of me.

[TL/N : Yakiniku means “grilled meat”, and is a Japanese term that, in its broadest sense, refers to grilled meat cuisine.]

“Mmm, it’s delicious!”

From what I have heard, it’s supposed to be really good meat. I didn’t ask about the price, but the deliciousness confirms what Mom and the others were saying.

I was munching in ecstasy and soon Rion sat beside me.

“Is it delicious?”

“It’s too delicious!”

“That’s good. Should I eat too?”

“Yeah, go ahead and take a bite.”

Rion didn’t take much meat, opting for more vegetables.

Now, in this place, all the family members, including Rion and me, are gathered — it’s the day of the celebration and dinner party for Rion and me, which had been planned since before.

“Both of you, especially Nagisa. Please eat a lot.”

“Thank you, Kurumi-san.”

Even without being told, my hands won’t stop before this feast.

Or rather, considering the amount, it seems like us guys, including Dad, really have to work hard to make a dent in it… Phew, today is a day to exert some effort after a long time.

“Hehe~♪”

“What’s wrong?”

“Well, seeing you eat so happily is a happy thing for me.”

“I am feeling happy because it’s delicious.”

“That’s true. Nagi-kun’s carefree face brings smiles to those around him.”

Don’t call me carefree.

It’s something I’ve known, but Rion, in moments when I let my guard down, lightly stabs me with a knife. I’m used to it, but… Well, sometimes, if I’m not occasionally stabbed like this, it feels uneasy…

“Nom… Mm~. It’s really delicious.”

“……”

No matter how many times I see it, I can’t get used to her beauty and charms… Her act of picking up a piece of meat, chewing it calmly, and then swallowing it. Rion’s manners have improved quite a bit.

‘Oh, come to think of it…’

When Rion was in the hospital, there wasn’t a time for a feast like this.

Thinking about it, this moment now, where the whole family is eating Yakiniku just like in the old days… I really need to be grateful that Rion pulled through.

‘Huh? Who was I thinking of being grateful to…?’

Rion… she was saved.

The illness that was said to be incurable was cured, and here she is, showing a smile next to me in good health.

Did I offer something because I wanted to see this smile again…?

“Nagi-kun, what’s wrong?”

“No, it’s nothing.”

Because I was lost in thought, my hand seemed to have stopped. Seeing me like this, Rion, looking concerned, peered into my face, and I snapped back to reality, resuming my meal.

“By the way, Nagisa, and Rion-chan too. I hear school life is going smoothly, but how is it really?”

“It’s going smoothly. Right, Rion?”

“Yes. I’ve made new friends, and although the academic level is high, I’m managing well. Right, Nagi-kun?”

“Yeah, yeah…”

Please don’t bring up the studies!

Well, it’s only been a week, so I haven’t fallen behind, but… the level is high, and it’s giving me a headache. But I have to keep up; that’s the plan!

“If Rion-chan says so, there shouldn’t be any problems!”

“My trust…”

“Huh? Oh, it’s not like that. Sorry, I didn’t express it well. It’s just that, when it comes to Nagisa, even if he’s alone, I don’t worry about him.”

“Is that so?”

Please don’t say that with a serious face in this kind of situation… But it’s really reassuring. It’s embarrassing, but it’s genuinely nice that they trust me so much. Mother and Kurumi-san, in particular, looked at me with affectionate smiles, and the slightly drunk father and Takuma-san were patting my head. It was quite an embarrassing moment.

“Phew~”

“Good job. We both ate quite a bit, didn’t we?”

“Yeah, we did… Hey, is your stomach okay?”

“I’m fine. I did eat more than usual, but I’m careful not to reach my limit.”

“That’s good then.”

The dinner party is still ongoing, and our parents are enjoying themselves eating. Today’s pretext was a celebration for Rion and me, but once we finish eating, it’s inevitable that the parents will liven things up on their own.

“Hey, Rion.”

“What is it?”

“It’s not bad to see our dads getting excited like this.”

“That’s right. It’s very peaceful scenery and makes me feel at ease.”

Rion said, while smiling and looking down.

‘…Her smile is really beautiful.’

Combined with the light of the moon floating in the sky, she looked like a peerlessly beautiful girl.

I have spent a lot of time by her side, but till now I haven’t got used to her charms.

“Nagi-kun.”

“Hmm?”

“What are you going to do tonight?”

“Maybe go home, take some rest and sleep afterwards?”

“Is that so…”

Well… I was planning to go home anyway.

When I told her about my thoughts, her expression didn’t change much, but it might just be my imagination… she looked really disappointed for a moment.

“…I guess I will stay here tonight after all.”

“Ehh…?”

“I mean… Just look at them.”

Saying that, I pointed downward.

Our parents were all intoxicated, and Dad and Takuma-san were quite drunk. Mom and Kurumi-san are normal, but when it gets like this, it’s Rion’s parents who usually decide to let us stay overnight.

“Oh… I see.”

Exactly. So it looks like I’ll be staying here again for the night.

“I hope you will take care of me for the night, Rion.”

“Fufu~♪ I see…”

What is this? Her mood changed quite drastically.

Is she really so happy that I am staying here after so long? No… When she reacts like that, it makes me happy as well

“If that’s the case, how about taking a bath here?”

“Ah… I guess I’ll take a shower.”

“Then let’s do it together.”

“Sure… huh?”

Wait… Did I just respond normally? What did she say? Did Rion not say, “Let’s take a bath together”?

“Hey, Rion…?”

“Oh my, why are you blushing? Obviously, it’s just a joke.”

“…..”

“Or… did you really want to bathe together?”

This girl… she really just wants to tease me!

“Hmph!”

“Hey!? Why do you always mess with my hair!?”

This is perfect for your cheeky attitude! My usual resistance against Rion has become messing with her hair. 

Rion usually doesn’t easily show changes in her expression, and she rarely even shows a panicked expression. 

However, when I mess with her hair like this, she clearly becomes flustered and desperately tries to get away from me… It’s nice to see a normally confident and cool girl make such expressions.

“Stop thinking unpleasant things… Please, stop it!”

“I can’t hear you.”

“…..”

If I keep doing this, will Rion get angry? No, it’s definitely not a problem! I have to show here that I also have a weakness against her.

“You have courage, Nagi-kun — do you want to find out which one of us is superior?”

“……Hiiee?!”

What’s this chill… What’s this ominous feeling!? I instinctively moved away from Rion, returned from the balcony to the room, and immediately wrapped the blanket around my whole body.

“Phew… complete defense.”

“It’s a weak defense.”

“Hey?!”

Even with my head covered by the blanket, Rion clinged to me. At that moment, I was not feeling happy to be embraced by a girl! I’m just terrified of the incredible pressure coming from Rion.

“Nagi-kun.”

“Hya?!”

“…Thank you. I really enjoy every day whenever I am with you.”

When I heard those words, the trembling of my body stopped at once. And when I calmed down and thought about it… she’s really sneaky, isn’t she? The timing at which she speaks those words that resonate in my heart is just too good.

“Rion, from now on, every day will be fun.”

“Yes.”

“Things will get even more difficult from now on.”

“Yes.”

“And you’ll start to think that it’s good to be alive even more.”

“Yes~♪”

“Alright, then come with me!”

“…Is this not a mud boat or something?”

“Guh… You’re so uncooperative!!”

“Ah, so put your head—”

Right, from now on, things will get even more difficult, and we’ll experience more. But our high school life has just begun. Well, there were some problems, but from here on!

“Rion, let me thank you once again.”

“Yes. Thanks to you too, Nagi-kun — sometimes only though.”

“Huh…?”

“I want you to understand me again. I will eliminate our enemies — No matter who they are, I will do it.”

That’s… right. Rion shows no mercy to her enemies — This was made clear to me again in this incident.

‘About that senior’s matter… I didn’t understand it, but probably that was…’

No, let’s stop thinking about it. Anyway, I will continue to watch over Rion — As a childhood friend and as someone who completely understands her.

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