While Wandering Around Naked, I Met An Exhibitionist, The Most Beautiful Half-Nordic Girl From School. - Chapter 4: Night Watch.

Night Watch.

“Ah, Shirogane-san is really cute, isn’t she?”

“What’s gotten into you all of a sudden?”

During lunchtime, while eating lunch together in the classroom, Utsumi suddenly started talking about such things.

“Because of that appearance, you know? There’s no one who wouldn’t find her cute in reverse.”

“Oh, it’s looksism?”

“Yeah! Looksism is the best! Pretty girls are the best!”

“You’re honest about your desires.”

I didn’t mind openly expressing my own desires. I generally liked actions and behaviors with a touch of openness.

“I’d like to date her, but ordinary people like me probably won’t be considered. Damn, I wish I had been born a little cooler at least!”

“How about improving yourself on the inside?”

“It’s like pouring water on a hot stone.”

Is that so? I think if the inside is something, even if it’s inferior in appearance, balance can be achieved if the interior is excellent.

“Well, for mob characters like me, it’s probably best to quietly pursue a romance within one’s own league… That’s why I’ve been going to the gym lately! How about it? My abs are starting to show a bit, right?”

“Your abs were already defined from the start, but I think changing your diet would be more effective.”

“Huh, really?”

“You should cut down on ramen once a week.”

“Oh, come on!”

I, who had been building my physique with an eye on the future since elementary school, said it. There’s no mistake. First, it’s important to focus on protein intake rather than carbohydrates like ready-made bread.

I offer Utsumi broccoli, boiled eggs, and chicken salad from my lunch box.

***

Well, today as well, I ventured out into the streets late at night, but this time it wasn’t for nude wandering.

I came for reconnaissance.

To ensure that I never accidentally ran into someone else, I always carefully scout out the routes and locations for my wanderings.

As a result, I’ve managed to continue exposing myself without encountering anyone from fifth grade until now.

Frankly, Shirogane is the exception among exceptions.

She’s generally very sensitive to her surroundings, so even if there were people around, she could easily avoid them.

Footsteps, breaths, the sound of clothes rubbing, changes in the flow of air caused by the temperature difference between the human body and the outside air, and so on.

By gradually exploring the identity of these vague signs, it becomes possible to sense them.

It’s not as fantastical a skill as one might think.

However, this time it’s just reconnaissance.

Of course, I’m walking around fully clothed, not consciously alert.

Yes,

“It’s you again.”

“I… was surprised.”

Such encounters are possible, too.

This time, Shirogane Emmy I met was not naked but wearing a duffle coat that reached her thighs.

“You’re not naked today.”

“That’s my line. …You look weird wearing normal clothes.”

“What do you think I am?”

“A veteran exhibitionist who’s oddly fixated on being naked.”

I couldn’t retort.

“You’re the same.”

“I’m a beginner in exhibitionism. Better than you, though.”

“Shouldn’t you respect your predecessors?”

“Human ranking-wise, you’re way behind.”

Heh heh heh.

Well, it’s a fact, so there’s nothing to be done about it.

“But it’s quite surprising that we ran into each other today as well, considering it’s just reconnaissance. Stalker?”

“No, I’m not. If anything, I’d say the same about you.”

“Coincidences are terrifying…”

“That’s really true.”

If you keep walking the same paths and visiting the same places, it becomes monotonous, and the artistic value diminishes.

That’s why I generally try to explore new exposure spots.

“I… even if I were to be seen, I definitely want to avoid the neighbors.”

“It’s admirable to have solid crisis management.”

“If you were that cautious, wouldn’t you just stop exposing yourself altogether?”

“Well, since I’m being seen by you, I’d say the balance is maintained.”

“What balance?”

From what I heard later, she seemed like the type to thoroughly scout out the scene as well.

In other words, we had encountered each other for the same purpose.

Perhaps exhibitionists are drawn to each other.

“But it’s unusual to wear a duffle coat at this time of year. It’s getting a little chilly at night, but it’s not cold enough to bundle up that much.”

“Well, yeah.”

“Are you weak against the cold? You’re exposing your bare legs, and besides, you’re an exhibitionist. You should have resistance to the cold… No, didn’t you start exposing yourself just half a year ago?”

If that’s the case, it should have been spring, the perfect season for exposure.

“Why do you think that is?”

“I have no idea. Why do you think?”

“It’s a secret.”

I didn’t understand women’s hearts very well.

“Hey, aren’t you free now? Would you accompany me for a walk?”

“I was about to head home.”

“It’s fine, right? It’s your day off tomorrow.”

“…Yeah, I guess.”

I didn’t have any plans with Utsumi, and there wasn’t anything else to do. Besides, tomorrow would just be my usual workout routine.

So, there shouldn’t be a problem with spending a little time with her and staying up late.

“Alright then. Let’s walk and talk casually.”

“Yeah, sounds good.”

Walking and talking with someone in the middle of the night was an experience I had never had before in my life. It felt a bit awkward because I wasn’t used to it, but it didn’t feel unpleasant.