The Story of Becoming a Drinking Friend When I Saved the Cutest Senpai in University - Vol 1 Chapter 34

Nine o’clock in the afternoon.

Finally, all the work was finished, and I took the part-time job fee and set off on my way home.

It was much later than I had expected. I contacted senpai in advance, but I hope she didn’t get angry and went home…

Worryingly, I arrived at my apartment, ran up the stairs, and hurried home.

The room was lit up, and I was greeted by the sweet smell of dinner. There were senpai’s sandals at the entrance. I’m glad she hasn’t left yet.

“Sen—”

When I entered the living room, senpai was sleeping on the sofa.

On the table were two empty cans of highball and half-eaten deep-fried horse mackerel^[1]Deep-fried horse mackerel (ajifurai or Aji Fry) is a traditional Japanese home-cooking dish. Butterflied fish is coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried. Link: … Continue reading. She seems to have fallen asleep after drinking alone.

“So cute…”

Her innocent sleeping face, like a child, was so lovely that my mouth moved unconsciously.

I’m in trouble if she wakes up. I gently approach the bed, take a blanket, and put it on senpai. I’ll put her to bed until she gets home.

“…Uhm?”

“Ah.”

Perhaps it wasn’t good to put on a blanket, but senpai’s eyelids fluttered open.

She slowly sat up, rubbed her sleepy eyes, and looked around, her eyes met mine and smiled like melted ice cream.

“Welcome home, Itomori-kun. I’m sorry, I fell asleep.”

“It’s all right. I’m more sorry than that. I’m sorry for getting back so late…”

“That’s true. I made deep-fried horse mackerel and it looked very delicious. It’s the best I’ve had with alcohol, and I’ve had enough.”

She peeped her white teeth and patted the sofa lightly. It means to sit there.

I obeyed her quietly and she put her head on my lap, saying “Uhm!” Her charming golden hair was scattered, and her starry eyes reflected me.

“…But you know, I soon felt lonely without Itomori-kun, and I was already asleep.”

She took my hand, enjoyed the feeling, and gently put it on her head.

Her eyes blinked, and there was a lustful light.

“Mmh…♡”

When I patted her head gently, senpai twisted herself with a sweet voice and buried her face in my abdomen. She wrapped her arms around my waist, hugged me, and rubbed her forehead happily.

“Hey, do you have anything to do the day after tomorrow? I’m going to a festival with my friends. How about Itomori-kun?”

“A festival? I don’t mind, but other people don’t like it…”

“Don’t worry… I’m thinking of wearing a yukata. Doesn’t Itomori-kun want to see it? If you don’t come, Ichijou-san will take over all by herself.”

“I’ll be there! I’ll definitely go!”

When I replied vigorously, senpai chuckled cheerfully.

Knowing Ichijou-senpai. If I don’t go, I’m sure she’ll brag about how wonderful senpai’s yukata was later on. I don’t want to experience that.

“It’s summer vacation, and I want to do a lot of other things. I go to the pool, watch fireworks, camp out, and so on.”

“That’s good. I’ll go out with senpai everything you want to do.”

“What about Itomori-kun? If you want to travel abroad, you can fly or go around the world by boat.”

The story is too much of a bourgeoisie, but I think this person will arrange it if I really ask.

Even so, what do I want to do during summer vacation? It’s a difficult topic to talk about.

This time last year, I was just working part-time. When I was a junior high and high school student, I spent my time studying. I haven’t spent much of my summer vacation for a long time.

Thinking about what to do, I looked down and looked at senpai.

Suddenly our eyes met and she smiled sweetly. She’s cute and lovely, and my mouth unconsciously began to speak.

“…I want to be together with senpai.”

“Together? Eh, that’s all?”

“Well, you know… I can’t imagine being happier than I am now. I’m sorry, but it’s a boring answer.”

Senpai seemed helpless, but she looked with satisfaction and stretched out her arms with a soft “Nn.”

When I bent down understanding her intentions, senpai put her arm around my neck and gave me a gentle kiss.

“…Today. If Itomori-kun is okay with it, can I stay here?”

The distance between the tip of our noses was touching.

Senpai blinked her eyes and moved her mouth to see if I was in a good mood.

We stayed at my house for the first time on senpai’s birthday and watched a movie together until morning the day before yesterday. We already have a dress-up set for senpai, and there are toothbrushes for two people in the washbasin.

“I’m perfectly fine, but is senpai okay with it? Won’t your family say something…”

“It’s all right! There’s no problem there!”

The disturbing lines Ichijou-senpai said passed through my mind.

Well, let’s not think about it now. Since senpai says there is no problem, I don’t want to be offended by being too aggressive.

“Well, shall we see a movie while drinking till morning? Watching foreign dramas all at once―”

“Itomori-kun.”

She called me with a strong tone of voice and suddenly spread a blush over her cheeks.

She wetted her golden eyes and took my lips half-forcefully. It was so hot that I lost sight of the timing of my breathing. We let go of our lips and looked at each other, and this time I moved in to seek her out this time.

When we finally needed to breathe, senpai released her arms around my neck.

She pressed her forehead against my abdomen and hid her red face, perhaps out of embarrassment.

“This is the kind of stay I would like to stay here today. Movies and stuff like that don’t go too far…”

“…Y-yes. Understood.”

I’m starting to feel so embarrassed when I remember the last time.

I can’t, I need to be more firm.

Maybe that’s what happened to her stay the day before yesterday. However, my guess was so bad that senpai may have taken a hard line this time.

“…Pfft. Hahaha, ahaha.”

“What is it? What’s wrong?”

Senpai, who was silent, suddenly turned to me with a smile.

“Itomori-kun said earlier that you wanted to be with me. During the summer vacation.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Didn’t you say the same thing before? Like how you don’t want me to look at anyone else and how you want to be with me forever.”

“Yes, I did…”

“Itomori-kun, you really like me.”

She loosened her mouth and played with her fingers holding my cheek as if like a child were playing tricks.

Until I met this person, my days were just vaguely passing by. I thought it was just a life of being blown, trampled, decayed, and disappeared like fallen leaves rolling on the side of the road.

But now everything is different.

I can’t wait for tomorrow to come because I’m sad that today’s end is just for senpai to be around. I can’t help feeling comfortable with her.

“Aah.”

My stomach growled and wanted rice as if to destroy the good atmosphere I had come all the way to.

Senpai grinned her teeth and rose vigorously.

“Shall we have rice? I’ll heat it up a little and fix it.”

“Thank you. I’ll take out chopsticks and tableware.”

“I don’t care about the tea bowl. I feel like drinking more than rice today.”

“Well, I’ll drink with you.”

I bought a new glass yesterday.

It’s not particularly expensive, but I chose it with senpai.

The table, which I used to use alone until just a little while ago, is now lined with glasses for two people.

I’m still happy about that.

My overflowing thoughts formed an arc in my face.