The Guy Who Messed Up Is Gradually Doing His Best

Tomorrow is the start of winter break, so today is the last day of school. I’m somewhat happy about it. But after school, I’m busy because Manager Aikawa called me for a modeling job, so if I say I’m busy, I really am.

“The gaze…”

Feeling more gazes and whispers than usual, I walk to school with Mil-san. Yes, it’s the usual school route, but for some reason, there are more people (women) today. And they seem to be inching closer to me…?

“Excuse me, Taketo-sama.”

Suddenly, I received a telepathic message from Mil-san. While I was thinking about how Mil-san could use telepathy, I felt my body gently lift off the ground.

“Huh?”

I’ve already been princess-carried by Mil-san. Moreover, Mil-san’s speed while carrying me is incredibly fast. She shook off the woman in an instant.

I’m taller than Mil-san, but it doesn’t seem to matter. Psychic abilities are amazing. While I’m briefly distracted by thoughts like wishing Mil-san hadn’t worn that chubby transformation vest, I can see the school right in front of me.

Stopping there, Mil-san slowly let me down, then immediately bowed her head.

“I apologize. I thought they were fans because they were holding colored paper, but there seemed to be a lot of them, so I acted on my own. I’m sorry.”

I see. If someone asked me for a signature, I could see a future where I mindlessly accepted and ended up being late for school. In that case, I would be late and might have inconvenienced the teacher who was waiting without knowing anything.

Mil-san nodded slightly.

Oh dear, since Mil-san can use telepathy, my inexperienced telepathy might have leaked some thoughts. Well, it’s fine since I’m used to Nanako, but there are times when I’m thinking something weird, so if it leaked, I’m sorry.

“Thank you, Mil-san.”

“Yes, it’s fine.”

Is she okay? I felt that Mil-san’s response was a bit strange, but more than that, I wonder why this is happening.

The answer was given to me by the teacher waiting at the main gate.

“Kimishima (Saori)-san, Fukata (Nanako)-san, Kirishima (Tsukune)-san, and Makino (Sachiko)-san were all surrounded by students who became fans from the morning, and it was quite a hassle.”

From the teacher’s talk, I found out that the live stream of “Four Ears” was the cause. It seems like Mil-san already knew.

But, the teacher, even if we, who go to the same school, made a guest appearance, saying that all the students watched the live stream, is a bit exaggerated. We only talked about it with our lunch buddies. When I said something like that to the teacher, who is usually serious, I was given a rare glare.

“Ah, Taketo-kun. You’re more popular than you think.”

The reason it hasn’t turned into a commotion is thanks to everyone’s cooperation; they understand that if it becomes a fuss, Taketo-kun won’t be able to attend school.

Even so, there were students who tried to cause trouble, but the discipline committee is firmly keeping them in check.

“It seems that the relaxation emanating from Taketo-sama was also having a good effect.”

A telepathic message from Mil-san arrives, complementing the teacher’s words.

“…So everyone at school really watched the live stream. I see, that’s something to be grateful for.”

——Ah…

The moment I thought about such a thing, I remembered that Kaori had been acting strange from last night until just before leaving for work, and I realized that this might be the reason.

*****

“Take care, Kaori.”

“Yeah. I’m heading out now…”

I guess I should change into my uniform and get ready for school soon…

“Um… Kaori?”

“Just a little bit more, please.”

As usual, I tried to send Kaori off first, but… her hug was so long. It’s the first time this has happened.

Last night, even after I got home, I was hugged several times, but it seems it wasn’t enough.

She said it was fine because she would stay at her parents’ house while I was away, but was she just forcing herself?

It was a bit lonely that the souvenir I chose after much deliberation didn’t get any attention.

Did she choose the safe option which is a specialty of Oomaru Prefecture?

“I’ll ask you to get souvenirs for my mother-in-law and the others.”

“I don’t mind that much. Besides… Just thinking about what Grandma and Mom would say if I forgot the souvenir from Taketo-kun is terrifying.”

“Ahaha. It’s not even a big souvenir, but Kaori is being so dramatic.”

“Ha, that’s not an exaggeration.”

I sent Kaori off with souvenirs for her family, but in the end, Kaori said something obvious, “This is Taketo-kun’s home.”

*****

I see, Kaori must have become worried upon learning about this. After all, we are a couple who married out of love, so there was no need for such concern… I thought, but then I remembered something.

——Could it be…

It was just recently, but I received a request from Kaori’s company to appear in a commercial, and I readily accepted. However, due to scheduling conflicts, it ended up being after the new year.

Was that the problem? I’ll check again when I get home. If that was the cause of the anxiety… alright, let’s reschedule the other plans.

“Taketo-kun, you’re great.”

“Yes.”

When I headed to the classroom with the teacher and Mil-san, I felt more gazes and commotion than usual. The teacher had advised me beforehand that waving would cause a stir, so today let’s just walk, looking straight ahead. I see, so this is what it means. I get it now.