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 37 : Anything for you~!

“…Phew, it’s over.”

The practical test that took almost the entire day had finally come to an end. With five subjects to test, there was a break for lunch in between.

By the way, there was nothing else scheduled for today after the tests. In other words, we were free to go now.

“We’re done!!”

“I’m exhausted!”

“Good job, everyone…”

Some were completely drained, while others seemed like they were about to collapse. Well, their reactions were probably just exaggerated, as they quickly recovered or regained their energy.

“Great job, everyone. Since the tests we took in the morning have already been graded, we should be able to announce the results tomorrow.”

Huh? The results are that fast? I thought it usually took a few days after the tests to get the results. Well, knowing the results sooner means less time to worry, I guess.

“I know you all want to know the results as soon as possible. I’m eager to find out about the sweet voucher results and brag to the teacher next door.”

“That’s personal!”

“I told you, do the rankings! — I believe our class will be the top in the year, starting from now on.”

There was a slight pressure in those words, and my classmates awkwardly averted their gazes.

‘Those who stayed behind worked hard, and even those who didn’t seemed to feel a sense of accomplishment during breaks… It should be okay.’

Not everyone is a top student who can excel in any test, but everyone did their best. I’m sure it will be okay. Looking at it not just as my own achievement but as the whole class, I feel like I’m fulfilling my role as the vice class representative.

“Nagi-kun, are you heading home?”

“Rion, are you okay?”

“Yes. Oh, by the way, today, Asumi-san and I will be going home together for part of the way.”

“That’s fine.”

We quickly packed our belongings and left the classroom. It’s not uncommon for Asumi-san and Rion to go home together, but it’s not that frequent either.

“Sorry for intruding between you two.”

“Seriously, idiot.”

The sarcastic words pierced through Asumi-san. She laughed, completely unaffected, and I turned away a little annoyed. With Asumi-san included, the way home was lively, to say the least. Being an energetic gal-type girl, she seemed to really enjoy talking with Rion.

“Although we said part of the way, would you like to go to a cafe?”

“I don’t mind…”

“I’m fine with it. Well, I want to eat something sweet as a reward after finishing the test, too.”

“Sounds good. Then it’s decided!”

The three of us headed to a nearby cafe. Apparently, this cafe is a place Asumi-san and Rion often visit… or rather, the manager is quite burly, and the pressure from his face is amazing.

“Welcome.”

“Hey there, Manager.”

“We’re here……”

…Could it be that this Manager is also from that world? I thought he might be related to Asumi-san’s family, but apparently not. He seems to be an ordinary person with this appearance.

“Don’t be scared by his appearance. He’s a really kind person.”

“Yeah, that’s right. I was quite surprised back then when I learned he has a sweet tooth.”

Oh… that’s quite unexpected. I feel a bit rude thinking this way, but well… with that appearance like a foreign pro wrestler, it’s natural to be surprised. By the way, all the cakes and sweets served here seem to be handmade by this intimidating Manager.

“Amazing… to like sweets and be able to make them yourself is the best.”

“That’s right. Moreover, the manager tastes the food himself and only serves what he’s satisfied with.”

“Oh… I can’t wait. It sounds really promising.”

“Feel free to enjoy. They’re incredibly delicious.”

Asumi-san said so, and Rion also nodded, raising the anticipation. As for the menu, I chose what the two recommended. Especially the simple strawberry shortcake without any special twists seems to be the most popular, so I decided to go with that.

“Here you go.”

“Thanks.”

Soon, the strawberry shortcake was brought to me. It certainly looked like an ordinary strawberry shortcake with nothing peculiar. There was no unique appearance, nor did it seem to have any hidden flavors… It was just a regular shortcake.

“Let’s dig in… Mm~.”

Under the watchful eyes of Asumi-san and Rion, I put the fork into the cake and tasted it. The moment it entered my mouth… Ah, I see, that’s how it is.

‘The taste is really that of a strawberry shortcake… but purely, this is delicious. There’s no need for any gimmicks… there’s no need to embellish the words unnecessarily — this is delicious because it’s simple.’

Simple… Yes, it’s just delicious. However, for some reason—compared to the shortcakes I’ve eaten before—my taste buds find this one even more delicious.

“…It’s too delicious.”

“Hehe~, the phrase ‘simple is best’ suits it well. But there’s a deliciousness that can’t be explained just by that.”

“It’s mysterious, isn’t it? Well, but I guess it suits Rokudou’s taste.”

I think it’s more strange if it doesn’t suit me.

Probably someone who doesn’t like sweet things or is just a contrary person who can’t admit this deliciousness would say that for sure.

“I’m glad you liked it. I’ll throw in these cookies as a bonus, so enjoy them.”

The manager smoothly presented a plate with cookies.

“Um… did I look like I was enjoying them that much?”

“Absolutely. There’s nothing happier than having a customer enjoy something you made. Well, I’ll make sure to charge you next time.”

“Of course. Well then, I’ll take these cookies.”

And so, I indulged in delicious cake and sweets while I was in the cafe.

After leaving the cafe, I parted ways with Asumi-san and walked the way home with Rion… we kept a distance that never seemed to separate from each other.

“Oh, by the way.”

“What’s up?”

“I wanted to ask about that letter.”

My heart pounded when I heard her words.

The letter Rion mentioned was the one that was in the shoebox. Is there more news about that? Well, it’s somewhat annoying that my childhood friend is concerned about it.

“I replied that I couldn’t respond to such a thing, but there hasn’t been anything since then. It doesn’t matter, but I thought I’d let you know.”

“…I see.”

“Oh my, were you so interested in it?”

“…Well, yeah.”

There’s no point in hiding it, so I said it straightforwardly.

Well, it’s not uncommon for Rion to be confessed to… I saw it a few times before she was hospitalized.

“…I didn’t expect you to be so straightforwardly affirmative.”

“Well, it’s because we’ve spent a long time together… yeah.”

“I see… because we are childhood friends huh.”

“Yeah.”

“Fufu~, I see.”

Rion laughed happily, and I said,

“Would you be interested if I were confessed to?”

“You’re not going to be confessed to, though.”

“…Yeah, that’s right.”

I was refuted in an instant. Yeah, yeah, that’s right.

I’ve never been confessed to by a girl, and I’ve never done anything to make Rion, my childhood friend, interested in me!

“I think Nagi-kun has elements that could make him popular… I wonder why he doesn’t have any connections with girls.”

“…You’re enjoying saying that.”

“Well, who knows? But maybe there’s a possibility that something intentionally prevents everything from connecting to you?”

[TL/N : Lol, Yandere doing its job rightfully, as expected of Rion]

“Yeah, yeah. Don’t bother saying things like that to console me.”

…I can’t tell her something like this.

I just… if I can be by Rion’s side, that’s enough — if I can watch over my childhood friend.

That’s probably… my only…

“By the way, Nagi-kun.”

“Yeah?”

“Try saying it. What would Nagi-kun appeal with if he had to?”

“Appeal, huh…”

When asked that, I thought for a moment… and the words slipped out unintentionally.

Without realizing it, the words that came out were just what I thought.

“…If it’s to help Rion, I can give anything, I guess.”

I said that while laughing.

Well, this is probably the only thing I can proudly say… Well, with this, I probably won’t become an element of popularity.

I’ll just be laughed at and told that I’ve watched too much anime and manga.

Well, I think so too.

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