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 56 : Rion's thoughts

Chapter 56 : Rion’s thoughts

“Rokudo-kun…”

“Hmm?”

“It’s Golden Week… Is it really okay for me to join you?”

“Oh, for playing? It’s totally fine. Were you worried about me?”

I asked Wada-kun in response to his words.

“Well… Originally, you guys were talking about hanging out together, and I was watching, thinking if it’s okay for me too… I guess I made you conscious of it.”

“What are you talking about?”

I lightly nudged Wada-kun’s shoulder.

It shouldn’t have been powerful enough for him to react like that… He exaggeratedly leaned back, but I continued speaking.

“True, initially, it was just us talking about it, but it’s not like we invited you out of consideration. We were just like, ‘Hey, Wada-kun is looking this way, let’s invite him too.’ Especially when it came to playing with Takeshi, I was actively looking for you.”

“Is that so?”

“Yeah. Besides, it’s not a big deal to just hang out, so you don’t need to worry about it.”

“Okay, thanks, Rokudo-kun.”

But… he seems to be concerned about such things.

Since becoming high school students, it’s natural to form new connections, and I know it would be a waste to hold back.

“Hey, Wada-kun.”

“Yeah?”

“If there’s something you want to do or try, you should actively get involved. I’m not saying you have to do everything, but it’s frustrating to look back later and think you should have done it.”

“That’s true… You sound kinda like an adult.”

Well, it’s my second time around in life.

But… even though the memory had already faded away, when I think calmly, there were moments like that. For instance, a story about a boy who liked a girl, and they often had opportunities to talk as they sat next to each other… but he was too shy, couldn’t make eye contact, thought he was disliked, and eventually, their interaction ceased completely.

“If only I had talked more,” he used to say…

Well, it might just be a random daydream that crossed my mind, but if it involves someone close, it’s a bit emotional.

“…..”

“What’s wrong?”

“No, Rokudo-kun, you sometimes seem older than us — like a reincarnated character from a manga!”

Let’s skip the reincarnation part.

It’s true in a sense, but if someone says it directly, it’s embarrassing to be seen with such eyes.

Am I really reincarnated!?

No one asks that question, and no one looks at me with curiosity… Instead, a gentle touch is placed on my shoulder.

“It looks like fun, Nagi-kun.”

“…Rion?”

“Tohsaka-san…?”

Standing behind me is Rion.

She’s only showing her face in the back, looking down at me with a cute and friendly smile.

Despite feeling a bit of pressure in her smile, she slowly shifted her gaze to Wada-kun and says:

“Nagi-kun as a reincarnated person… Indeed, Nagi-kun, you always seemed more mature than the other kids since way back.”

“Oh, so it’s true.”

Hey, why is Rion getting involved in this conversation?

She’s standing behind me as I was sitting in the chair… Honestly, there’s a soft sensation on the back of my head, and I’m getting excited, but if I react too much, I’ll be the laughingstock of the class…

“Tohsaka-san!”

“What is it?”

“Is it true that Rokudo-kun was popular because of his kind nature in middle school?”

“Well, Nagi-kun wasn’t popular.”

“Well, yeah…”

Although I did want to be popular, being too close to Rion made it seem natural… Well, even so, it’s a bit frustrating to be told that I wasn’t popular.

“Wada-kun.”

“Yes!”

“Nagi-kun was indeed an amazing person from the past, but he’s not a reincarnated being or anything like that.”

“Yeah, I get it… I just wanted to say it.”

“I understand. I’m sorry if I said something unnecessary — though, whether it’s a lie or a truth, a misunderstanding or not, there are facts that are better known only to me.”

“Rion?”

As a chuckle comes from behind, Rion casually mutters, “By the way, Nagi-kun, I plan to visit you for about three days during Golden Week. If there’s anything you want to eat, feel free to let me know.”

At that simple statement, time seemed to stop for a moment.

Wada-kun in front of me was the only one with sparkling eyes, but… in the midst of this chaotic scene, Rion, who created this mess, looked genuinely delighted, and I found myself strangely calm, thinking that if Rion is happy, it’s okay.

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