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 38 : An Important Part Of My Life~!

Chapter 38 : An Important Part Of My Life~!

“Hey… Rion?”

“…..”

“Rion!”

“…Yes!”

We were about to reach her house, but Rion had been absent minded since a while ago. Although she responded properly when called, she would soon fall back into her absentminded state after a while.

“Are you okay?”

“I’m fine. Just… there’s something bothering me a bit.”

“Something bothering you?”

“Yes… but it’s okay. I’m sorry, I think it’ll be back to normal in a day.”

“…Saying it will be back to normal makes me more worried, though.”

“Sorry.”

Ah, this is not good, I sighed. 

Even though she seems fine regarding her health, I still worry when her behavior becomes strange. However, watching her like this, it seems there’s no need to worry about that.

“Look, we’ve arrived.”

“…Ah, already?”

As we were talking, we arrived at Rion’s familiar house. Naturally, it seemed Takuma-san and Kurumi-san had not returned yet, but they would probably be back soon.

“….?”

Then, intending to convey that I should leave now, Rion gently gripped my sleeve… I think it means I can’t leave yet.

“Rion?”

“Just a little more… Can you stay a bit longer?”

“Alright.”

“…Huh?”

Being asked to stay and not being able to refuse, I headed towards the entrance with Rion, opened the door after she unlocked it, and entered.

It’s somewhat inappropriate for a guest like me to reach the living room before her, but Rion doesn’t say anything about it.

“Today, I…”

“Yeah?”

“I feel a bit strange.”

“I see…”

“…Is it in a way that you can’t just say it’s strange?”

Well… It might have been like that.

However, in terms of word choice, I think I made the right decision just now. The Rion who was absentminded seemed to be irritated now. This means she was directing her consciousness towards me, unlike before when I couldn’t understand what she was thinking.

“Is it about that? Are you so concerned about my statement?”

“…..”

“I knew it.”

For the sake of my childhood friend, I could give up anything… That was part of the excitement of the moment, but I have a feeling that if I were pushed to the extreme, I would definitely do it.

‘…No, in the first place, what is this sensation?’

Come to think of it, have I ever done something similar to this before?

Suddenly, I thought about that— at that moment, I envisioned myself desperately pleading with a certain woman.

“Please help Rion.”

What were these words meant to say?

I tried desperately to remember, but ultimately, I couldn’t recall. Still, not wanting to make the atmosphere any more awkward, I continued speaking.

“Well, I guess that’s how it is. I asked if Rion had any elements that might make her popular, so I put on a show, you know? So that statement was like something squeezed out by you.”

“…But normally, that wouldn’t happen. To give up anything, even for a childhood friend or for me.”

“Hey, can we stop this conversation? It’s getting a little embarrassing.”

I said, coughing lightly.

But… My feelings for Rion are not a lie. I’ve always admired the existence of a childhood friend, and even though various things happened when I met her, there were countless times when I thought it was good that she was my childhood friend.

So I want to protect you… I won’t let such a horrible incident happen again, and I don’t want to make you anxious. If I can make you smile by watching over you, that’s all I want.

‘Is this really… all I want?’

I have always admired the existence of a childhood friend. I met Rion within that, and although various things happened, I think it’s good that she is my childhood friend.

And that won’t change in the future. Haa, I feel like I’m thinking too much.

“It was embarrassing for me, Baka Nagi-kun.”

“Oh? Sorry, but because of the sunset, I couldn’t see Rion’s face.”

It was a lie. I could see her face clearly.

She pouted for a moment, but she seemed genuinely happy, and she smiled. Not the usual composed smile, but like the smile of a small child who doesn’t have to be wary of anything.

“Anyway, I always wanted to ask you.”

“Yes?”

“You use ‘Baka Nagi-kun’ quite often, right? Is there something you don’t like?”

“Ah… I do like it. Baka Nagi-kun… Baka Nagi-kun~♪”

“Don’t say such idiotic things just because you have a beautiful face and cute smile!”

Even so, Baka Nagi-kun… I’m used to being called that. I won’t be calm if I’m not called that at least once a week. You gotta be kidding me!

“I’ll go to the bathroom.”

“Sure. I’ll prepare some juice. Eating too many snacks is not good, right?”

“Thanks.”

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“….What kind of expression was I making?”

I picked up the hand mirror placed in the living room and looked at my own face.

It was red… no, maybe my face was even redder when I was outside. But my cheeks still felt warm enough.

“This is all Nagi-kun’s fault… It’s all Nagi-kun’s fault.”

For my sake… for the sake of my childhood friend, I can give up anything. Those words might have been just banter, like Nagi-kun said. But isn’t it cruel to be told not to be conscious when someone says something so straightforward without hesitation?

“Nagi-kun really treasures me. It’s been like that since we were kids… Nagi-kun always thinks of me first.”

That made me happy… his presence shapes who I am, and because he’s by my side, I can enjoy my life now.

“…..”

Something is bothering me. I’ve been thinking about it a lot lately.

What am I forgetting? There must be something I shouldn’t forget, something I didn’t want to forget. But there’s a certain feeling inside me that won’t disappear.

I would give everything for him…!

“Kuh…”

I held my head and crouched down.

It doesn’t hurt… but the more I try to remember, something interferes with it. What is this?

“It’s all… all Nagi-kun’s fault!”

After thinking about it in various ways, I came to that conclusion.

Perhaps Nagi-kun would say the same. When something happens, and you desperately think about it but can’t figure anything out, he has said it’s my fault several times!

“Nagi-kun won’t give himself to anyone.”

I muttered those words as if it was absolute.

He, who has been with me all this time, won’t belong to anyone… Nagi-kun isn’t anyone’s possession, but I absolutely don’t want to give him to anyone.

Ah… have I really been this childish?

“Hey, I’m back.”

“Welcome back, Nagi-kun.”

“Oh… Phew, that feels better.”

“…..”

Let’s not talk about delicacy. Nagi-kun is still conscious. Since he came to my house, in any way possible, it’s better for him to calm down for his sake.

“What’s up? Did something interesting happen again?”

“Huh?”

“Because Rion… you’ve been smiling since a while ago?”

“Well, I wonder why.”

‘Maybe because you’re here’, I thought. If I said that, would Nagi-kun get embarrassed?

I kind of want to see that expression, but I don’t want to be seen as too persistent either.

At that moment, I had one thing I wanted to ask him.

“Come to think of it, it’s the first time I’ve asked.”

“Hmm?”

“Nagi-kun, you have always addressed me kindly, ever since our first meeting.”

“…Is that so?”

“Is there a reason for that?”

Today, I seem to lack the usual ability to think. So when I heard the words that followed, once again, I… didn’t know what to do.

“I just don’t want to refer to my important childhood friend rudely. It feels like it pushes you away… It’s just my feeling, but I don’t want to treat Rion like that.”

“……”

Argh…. He said those words again. He knows exactly what to say that makes me happy.

‘…I’m hopeless today.’

I surrender… I’m completely hopeless today.

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