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 47 : Welcome Back~

Chapter 47 : Welcome Back~

“…. Geez.”

I scratched my head vigorously.

What comes to mind is what happened after school… Ito and the encounter with him were one thing, but what happened afterwards, getting involved with the delinquents he was affiliated with, that’s something I really don’t care about anymore.

What’s more concerning is Rion.

“Is Rion really okay?”

I grimaced as if suppressing pain in my chest… It’s only natural to worry when you hear about her, who almost died from an unknown heart disease.

Not just me, but Asumi-san, and also Akihiro and Takeshi, since it happened where they were, they were all deeply worried about Rion… And yet, after that, Rion was so lively that Asumi-san wondered if she had been mistaken.

“Well, even if the illness is cured, it seems like Rion is worrying about it excessively.”

Even though I feel like saying that, it’s bad for the heart to worry about Rion, literally… But that’s something I can’t help now.

I felt like having something cold to drink, so I headed to the living room.

There, with my parents, was Rion in pajamas, chatting happily.

“Oh, Nagi-kun?”

“Yeah…”

Regardless of what happened after school, Rion came to stay at my place like any other day, especially since it seemed like it had already been decided among our families today. In other words, I was the only one who didn’t know.

“Did you take Rion-chan from Nagisa?”

“Well, we don’t usually see Rion-chan, so the conversation just flowed naturally.”

“It’s not like that.”

Rion and my parents getting along like this, there’s no reason to think otherwise. In the first place, to feel jealous about Rion… I don’t want to think about it, but if she found someone more special than me, I would be jealous… yeah, that’s right.

While thinking about that, I went to drink the tea I initially wanted, and Rion, who had stood up, followed me.

“Is it okay now?”

“Yeah. I thought I’d spend some time with Nagi-kun, who seems lonely.”

“I’m not acting lonely.”

“Oh my, is that really true?”

Hey, don’t laugh like that.

To make it clear, I’m not really feeling lonely, and rather than feeling lonely, I’m genuinely worried. I apologized and sat next to Rion, patting her on the shoulder.

“I’m glad nothing happened.”

“Isn’t that all you’ve been saying since earlier?”

“It’s fine, isn’t it? Because I really mean it.”

Sorry… I couldn’t find what I wanted to say, or rather, I couldn’t come up with any clever words.

To provide a topic so that we can continue our talk, I mentioned Asumi-san.

“But now Asumi-san’s secret has been known to Akihiro and Takeshi.”

“…Yes. But they probably won’t mind her real identity. It seems like they didn’t intend to talk about Azumi-san’s circumstances.”

As I said earlier, my friends also shared Asumi-san’s secret.

They were certainly scared, but not to the extent of using those tough guys like underlings. They treated them more like disciples, and were taken aback later.

“Well, it’s because they’re perceptive, and, above all, they get along well with Asumi-san. Those two can be trusted… Recently, Wada-kun is becoming like that too.”

“Hehe, Nagi-kun has such nice friends. Of course, I won’t lose either?”

“We’re both blessed with good friends.”

It was the same in junior high, but the friends I made in high school are all good people.

Well, it’s only been a little since I became a high school student, but I strongly feel that, and I’m able to interact with other classmates… I’ve thought about it many times, but I really had a good start to high school life.

“Hey… Nagi-kun.”

“Yeah?”

“There’s something I’d like to ask Nagi-kun again…”

“What is it?”

“What’s wrong? You’re so formal.”

Feeling the serious atmosphere from Rion, I turned my gaze toward her, waiting for her words.

“Why does Nagi-kun think about me like this, Nagi-kun?”

“…..”

“Sorry, I’ve asked this question several times before. But I just felt like asking again… um… well…”

While playing with her silky black hair, Rion blushed. It was a question I’ve been asked many times before, but seeing Rion like this was still fresh to me. Suppressing the urge to tease her a bit and keeping my feelings in check, I spoke my answer.

“Because we’re childhood friends, and because you’re important to me, obviously.”

“…..”

“Sorry, I got a bit carried away there.”

Even though I’ve asked Rion such questions many times before, it’s still embarrassing in this kind of atmosphere. To avoid having my inner thoughts read, I stood up and tried to divert the conversation.

“The moon looks beautiful today… huh?”

While looking at the moon through the window, I said that, but I couldn’t really focus. Our conversation under the night sky was like an open book, and I wondered how it would be viewed if something were looking down from that moon.

“…..?”

“Indeed, the moon is beautiful. Very beautiful.”

“…..”

“Oh, what’s the matter? I was just echoing your words and expressing my feelings about the scenery in my field of vision.”

She’s back to her usual self! That wry smile, teasing and mocking, conveyed a message. I did have something to say about that expression, but sometimes I’m just too good at this.

“Hey, Nagi-kun, in the past… if I teased you like this, sometimes you would forcefully push me down.”

“Push you down… stop using that phrasing.”

“Hehe~”

We’re already in high school, right? And at that time, I was also mentally regressed, trying to get some reaction from Rion, who showed no change in expression. So maybe that kind of thing is not necessary now?

“We’re already in high school, you know?”

“Well, that’s true… then, let’s do it like this!”

“Hey, Rion!?”

Caught off guard, Rion pulled me with all her strength. Skillfully, she tripped my legs slightly, and as a result, we both fell onto the bed.

“Baka Rion… what are you doing—eh?”

Somehow, I managed to avoid putting too much weight on her. However, both of us were looking at the same place—my hand was placed on her chest.

“I’m sorry!”

Nevertheless, I quickly pulled away and sat up. Rion stared at me in silence, but eventually, she spoke while hugging her chest.

“…Nagi-kun, you’re so naughty.”

“…..”

That single phrase had a great impact, and I internally shouted—what’s with that overly cute expression?

Fortunately, Rion didn’t seem bothered by it at all. Relieved, I apologized once again. It was time to go to sleep, and as usual, she waited for me to get into my bed.

“…Excuse me.”

“It’s your bed, right?”

“Well, yes, but…”

Sighing, I got into bed. There was nothing more to talk about, and both Rion and I were already sleepy. But there was something else I wanted to say.

“Hey, Rion.”

“What is it?”

“I… really cherish you, Rion. So, like I said before, if it’s for the sake of a childhood friend, I’m willing to give up anything.”

“Well…”

“If, for example, you get sick again… and some god-like figure tells me to give up something in return—I would probably give up everything.”

“Ah…”

The room was already dark, so I couldn’t see Rion’s expression. Considering the embarrassing things I said, and feeling drowsy, I didn’t really care about the words I heard just before losing consciousness.

“Welcome back huh… I’m home, Nagi-kun.”

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