When I Got My Heart Broken by a Childhood Friend, I Ended Up in a Romantic Comedy With Her Mother - Chapter 9 - What I Want to Eat

Chapter 9 – What I Want to Eat

I’m not popular, but I’m definitely not a loner.

Well, it’s not wrong that I don’t have many friends.

I at least have a friend to spend my lunch break with.

But only today, I had dared to choose to stay alone.

Careful not to attract attention (cause I’m being cautious), I headed towards the back of the school building.

I was worried that some riajuu couple or a bunch of mild gyarus would be there, but…

Fortunately, there was no one.

Since it’s in the shade, there’s no overwhelming heat like on the open field. I considered this fortunate and took a seat on a small staircase.

I unwrapped the package on my lap.

Then, a lovely lunchbox appeared.

A bunny, huh… Well, I get it.

It’s Miho’s lunchbox after all, she’s a girl.

Even now, I feel a sense of immorality in many ways.

But it would be a shame to come this far and back out.

So, I made up my mind and opened the lid of the lunchbox.

Then…

“…Ohh.”

After all, the lunch is for a girl, so it’s a healthy line-up.

There are no meaty side dishes that boys like.

But this is about as good as it gets.

I prefer my vegetables to be honest.

Broccoli and chicken salad, seriously, it’s the stuff of fashionable girls.

To be honest, it doesn’t really look like Haruna-san’s cooking.

Haruna-san’s home-cooked meal has more warmth, or how do I put it…

No, I’m not talking about the temperature of the food.

More like this…rustic charm…

Well, I guess that selfish childhood friend of mine ordered these dishes anyway.

“Nomm… Delicious.”

The broccoli is perfectly salted.

Immediately, I took a mouthful of chicken salad.

“This is also good.”

It’s not the kind often sold at convenience stores or supermarkets.

I can taste that the chicken is boiled properly.

A gentle, soft taste that you won’t find in those junk foods.

Yes, when I eat this lunchbox, I see Haruna-san’s face.

This morning, I suffered a number of severe insults.

For some reason, I can’t help but let out a few tears in my eyes.

“Still, there are lots of fruits.”

I wonder how long it’s been since I’ve eaten strawberries.

Anyway, going for fresh catches like this at this time of year, it’s quite daring…

“…Oh…”

A crunchy texture.

Is this…frozen?

Well, everything is available frozen these days.

That’s why fruits that are easily damaged by heat should be served cold.

You can put it in a lunch box frozen and it will be nicely thawed by the time you eat it.

I can’t get enough of this tactile and frozen feeling.

Even though I’m a guy, I end up eating like a girl, taking small bites.

There was also pineapple.

When I was eating it, even though it felt cool, my chest and crotch felt warm for some reason… (T/N: X_X why the crotch as well, oh dem this monkey MC…)

Well, I wonder why?

Anyway, I enjoyed Haruna-san’s lunch.

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After school.

“Oi, Ippei.”

My childhood friend stopped me in the corridor.

“Here, your lunchbox.”

“Oh yeah.”

“Auntie’s food was pretty good too. But it’s a bit too much carbohydrates and fat, I could get fat♡”

“Don’t worry, you’re slender.”

“Oh no, are you hitting on me?”

“No, why would I?”

Yes, you’re different from Haruna-san.

Of course young, slender women are attractive, but…

Adult women who are older and have a good amount of flesh are…

Oh, no, I’m falling into a dangerous mindset.

“Now then, give me my lunchbox.”

“Eh? Ah… Do you have a date with your boyfriend now or something?”

“No, Shuuta-kun has club activities. So I’ll hang out with my friends.”

“I see.”

“What, you want to hang out with me~? I guess there’s no other choice~ You’re dull and unattractive, how about I introduce you to a gal friend of mine?”

“No, I’ll pass.”

“Huh? What a waste.”

“I’ll give the lunchbox to Auntie myself.”

“Really? Thanks~♪”

Saying this lightly, Miho left.

After seeing her leave, I turned on my heel and walked away.

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I’ve visited many times already, but lately just ringing the intercom makes my heart skip a beat.

I really hate how timid I am…

Pin, pon.

“Ikkun, welcome.”

Well, those miserable, bad feelings will soon fizzle out.

All because of this goddess.

“Hello, Haruna-san.”

“Please come in.”

Is it just my imagination, or does Haruna-san’s cheeks seem a bit flushed? Is it my wishful thinking?

Still nervous, I entered the Shirai family house.

“Ah, right. Did you deliver the lunchbox to that girl?”

“Actually…”

“Eh, what’s wrong?”

“I’m sorry, Haruna-san.”

“Ikkun?”

“I…ate it.”

“Eh?”

“I exchanged lunchboxes with Miho…”

I rummaged through my bag and took it out.

“I’ll give this back to you… Ah, should I have washed it before returning it?”

“No, It’s fine.”

Haruna-san received the lunch box and stared at it intently.

“I’m sorry. I did something weird…”

“…Was it okay?”

“Yes?”

“It was a healthy lunch box that I made at her request, so it wasn’t enough, right?”

“Well… Honestly, I thought that at first from the appearance, but… When I actually tasted it, it was truly amazing, as expected of Haruna-san’s cooking.”

“R-really?”

“Yes. But… tonight, I want to have something more substantial.”

“Ufu, Ikkun, you~”

Haruna-san smiled elegantly.

“So, tell me any requests you have.”

“Hmm…”

“What do you feel like eating now?”

With that said, my gaze slid from Haruna-san’s face to her neck…and down to her chest.

Even though her waist is so well-defined, her breasts are so big.

None of my classmates have breasts like that…

Those tits, even Miho doesn’t inherit them…

I’ve said this before, she must take after her father.

Her father, Haruna-san’s ex-husband, he… He must’ve squeezed those superb tits a lot… Ggghh!!

“Ikkun? Wha-what’s wrong? You look scary…”

“…Ah, I’m sorry. It’s nothing…”

I blurted out my words vaguely.

Haruna-san laughed and didn’t ask any unnecessary questions.

“…I want to eat meat.”

“Meat… How about some fried chicken?”

“That sounds good. Haruna-san’s fried chicken is delicious.”

“Yes. I eat it often myself. Of course, we’ll have some vegetables too. Shall we spread shredded cabbage as a side?”

“Fried chicken and cabbage…”

If I remember correctly, those 2 are good for breast development…

So that’s why Haruna-san has her huge——

“Ikkun.”

“Ye-yes?”

“I-I’m going to the supermarket… Can you accompany me?”

“O-of course. Ah, I have to tell my mother.”

Ping, I sent a quick message and received a quick reply.

[Wow, you’re really helpful~ I’ll have to thank Haruna-san next time~♪]

My mother is as easy-going as ever.

Well, it’s convenient.

Eh, what do I mean by convenient?

“I’ve told my mother.”

“Good. Shall we go then?”

“Yes.”

It’s still hot outside.

Normally, I would be too lazy to leave the house.

But right now, I want to leave as soon as possible.