Why Is the Prettiest Girl in School Trying to Talk to a Loner Like Me during Lunch Break?

Chapter 134 – Parliamentary Broadcast

“……” flip flip

(Hmm, even though I came to Asakura-san’s room for the first time in a while, in the end we’re just reading light novels together like always…) (Andou)

(Kyaa! This web novel Andou-kun lent me, ‘I Hate Being Hard, So I’ll Max Out My Attack Power’ is incredibly interesting! The protagonist Kirumu the Destroyer-chan is cute, and the battles are my favorite type where the protagonist dominates, so it’s so interesting I can’t stop turning pages!) (Asakura)

(…Well, Asakura-san looks happy so it’s fine.) (Andou)

“……” flip

(Oh, I finished reading the light novel ‘Hageron’ without realizing it… Hmm, today I only brought this and the one I lent to Asakura-san, so I have nothing else to read.) (Andou)

‘Now then, next the Prime Minister—’

(Oh? What’s that, the TV? Hmm, they’re broadcasting the House of Councillors budget session live right now… Alright, I’m bored so I’ll watch this until Asakura-san finishes reading.) (Andou)

30 minutes later

‘Well, I have no personal connection to the school’s board chairman—’

“……”

(After finishing the light novel, I noticed Andou-kun is intensely watching the parliamentary broadcast… He seems to be concentrating, so maybe I shouldn’t interrupt?) (Asakura)

“……” stare ←Watching TV

“……” stare ←Watching Andou-kun

(I have no idea what they’re talking about with all this stuff about schools and donations… Where did the budget report topic go anyway?) (Andou)

(Andou-kun watching the parliamentary broadcast seriously is so cool! As expected of Andou-kun! He must be developing an interest in politics because he wants to join the student council, so he’s seriously watching the broadcast. Certainly with current public opinion being chaotic with donation problems and various issues, it’s understandable he’d watch seriously!) (Asakura)

(Oh! The Prime Minister drank water! Amazing… To pause his speech while everyone’s watching on that podium during a live broadcast, pick up that unnecessarily large water pitcher, pour water into a cup, and calmly drink it with a composed expression… The Prime Minister really has nerves of steel! Man, if that were me, I could never drink water so boldly during a live Diet session. Why is that water pitcher so huge anyway?) (Andou)

(As expected of Andou-kun! Reacting to Prime Minister Yabe’s action just now! Indeed, Prime Minister Yabe’s response was brilliant… Look, even the opposition’s heckling stopped completely.) (Asakura)

(Oh! That’s Aso Taro-san! Amazing, Aso Taro-san is chatting with the Prime Minister! Well, Aso Taro-san is a politician who openly admits to loving anime and manga, so I can’t help feeling close to him.) (Andou)

(As expected, Andou-kun is amazing! The momentary smile between Aso Taro-san and Prime Minister Yabe… To react to that, Andou-kun must really research politics and economics! Yes, with this flow the opposition can’t pursue the issue further. And that smile during Aso Taro-san and Prime Minister Yabe’s brief conversation… That’s the signal marking the moment this long questioning session changed direction!) (Asakura)

“……” stare ←Watching TV

“……” stare ←Watching Andou-kun

(Oh, now they’re showing the whole chamber… That’s right! Since parliamentary broadcasts are so boring, there must be Diet members sleeping! Let me look for them… Ah, there’s one! That guy’s totally sleeping! I don’t know his name or face, but that Diet member is definitely asleep!) (Andou)

(A-as expected of Andou-kun!? Even when the scene changed to show the whole chamber, he didn’t break his serious expression—no, he’s looking even more intently at the screen! He must be trying to memorize as many Diet members’ faces as possible while they’re showing everyone!) (Asakura)

‘This concludes our broadcast—’

“Phew… I ended up watching the whole thing.”

“Ufufu, Andou-kun was watching quite seriously, weren’t you?”

“Yeah, parliamentary broadcasts are surprisingly interesting.”

“Yes. I enjoyed watching too♪”

(Man, the badges Diet members wear look cool like gym badges from Pokémon.) (Andou)

(Kyaa! Andou-kun is so cool! Why is my boyfriend this cool! Kyaa~♪) (Asakura)

“……” staaare

(I was going to call them because dinner’s ready, but even though they’re alone in her room… why are those two getting excited over a parliamentary broadcast?) (Asakura’s mother)

[Next Episode Preview]

“Everyone, thanks for always supporting us! It’s the Class Rep.

Now then, what’s in store for next time on ‘Nazekanno’?”

Despite going to his girlfriend’s room for the first time in a while, Andou-kun couldn’t make any moves.

Disgusted by his own cowardice, he decides to make ‘a certain promise’ with Asakura-san…

Next time on Nazekanno: “Crossed Promises” – Please look forward to it!

Translation Notes

– “I Hate Being Hard, So I’ll Max Out My Attack Power” – Parody of “Bofuri” light novel

– Hageron (Hair) – Parody light novel title

– Aso Taro – Reference to real politician known for manga/anime interests

– Gym badges – Pokémon reference