You’re Right, They’ll Expel Me if I Run into the Store with a Weapon!!

“Are you aiming to be a rapper or something?”…

“It was coincidental.”

Sporting a baseball cap and sunglasses, with a hoodie that oozes a middle-school syndrome vibe.

“That’s not happening. It’s a no-go from any angle.”

Saying so, the cap and sunglasses were taken away.

“I’m not well-versed in women’s fashion, after all.”

Really, I have no idea. Because I’m not a girl.

“Suzuko says…”

“I don’t remember playing any fashion games.”

Before I could finish, Suzuko, her face deeply hidden by the hood, answered. If she doesn’t take that off soon, we’ll stand out too much.

“What do you want to wear?”

“I want something that hides my face and is lightweight. Something agile.”

While mulling over the casual insertion of gaming terminology, I understood her request.

Cover the face. Light attire. Agile.

Thinking of an outfit that meets these criteria, I gazed at Suzuko, her face hidden by the hood.

“How about a white shirt and a black denim skirt? Pair it with a straw hat and clear glasses to cover your face…”

“…Is that what Hiroki likes?”

“…”

Uh oh, I see a sharp light in Suzuko’s eyes, or is it just my imagination?

Indeed, I chose clothes with a bit of exposure. But, that was for agility, meaning ease of movement, so it can’t be helped, right?

…What should I respond?

“It’s not about preference.”

I might as well say something out of a manga.

“It’s not a matter of liking; I chose it thinking it’d look good on Suzuko.”

“…………”

Suzuko fell silent at that answer.

…Silence is scary. Especially since I can’t see her expression under the hood.

After speaking, I realized, that hurt too much.

Wait, is Suzuko shaking?

She’s trembling under the hood, isn’t she?

Wait, is she laughing?

“Thi…this is what I’ll… go with.”

Should I cry now?

“Touka-chan~ What kind of face do you think Suzuko-chan is making right now~?”

“Why are you asking me?”

“Because we’re both girls, I thought you might understand her feelings~”

From their position away from Hiroki and Suzuko, Amano and Touka, with their enhanced hearing, didn’t miss a word of the conversation happening before them.

“So, what do you think?”

“…At the brink of explosion. Those words, to a girl with no immunity…”

After saying that, Touka turned to Amano, who was wearing sunglasses.

“It seems to me that watching any more would be a waste of time…”

“No way, I think we’re witnessing a pretty rare scene~”

The young man, eyes shining earnestly, responded with a smile. In front of that, Touka let out a sigh.

“We still have event preparations to do. If we don’t get back soon, who knows what they’ll say…”

There was still work left for them to do. They had planned to finish it after lunch, but Amano’s curiosity had led them to neglect their duties.

“Watching further offers us nothing to gain. Let’s hurry on.”

“If there was something to gain, that would be good, right?”

“…What?”

Touka let out an incredulous voice at his words.

“Don’t worry. There’s a reason we’re here.”

“…What exactly are you hoping to gain?”

As Touka looked at him skeptically, Amano’s smile never wavered.

“Who knows~”

“You’re impossible…”

Amano didn’t elaborate further. But that smile, the girl knew all too well, touching her forehead as if it ached.

“Just do whatever you want.”

“Alright!”

Taking a small victory pose, Amano seemed pleased to have gained his attendant’s cooperation. The young man, aware of the girl’s ability’s convenience, relaxed his face further.

“Ah…”

“What’s wrong, Touka-chan?”

“…How accurate are your predictions?”

Touka and Amano’s gaze shifted from Hiroki and Suzuko to another spot.

“Shiori-chan! Truly, fate is frightening!”

“Please lower your voice, they’ll notice us!”

Excited by the discovery of Shiori, Amano couldn’t help but raise his voice, which Touka hurried to quiet.

“This looks like it could be bad if we’re spotted.”

Beside a grinning Amano, Touka made a sour face.

“So, what do we do now?”

“First, let’s make sure not to get any closer… huh?”

Amano turned back to where Hiroki and the others were supposed to be, but…

“They disappeared…”

“Isn’t that it?”

As Amano’s smile faded, Touka pointed with her voice and finger in a direction.

Ahead of them, a dressing room, where two pairs of shoes were haphazardly placed.

This excited Amano.

“Wait, what, seriously! Because that means…!”

“Keep it down, please.”

“Oof!”

Silenced by an elbow to the stomach, Touka directed her gaze towards the dressing room, confirming their suspicions.

“I remembered the characteristics of their shoes, so it’s confirmed they’re in there.”

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Why am I here nooooooo!?

Inside his mind, Hiroki screamed as he found himself in a dressing room with Suzuko. Naturally, it was more like he had intruded into the dressing room just after Suzuko had entered. Since it was just after entering, Suzuko hadn’t taken off anything yet.

“Hi-Hiroki…”

Trembling with her hood, Suzuko let out a frightened voice. It was then that Hiroki finally understood the situation he was in.

The situation of having intruded into the dressing room a girl had entered.

Huh? Isn’t this kind of criminal…

Why did I even enter?

Am I an idiot…

“O-Okay, calm down, this isn’t what it looks like…”

“I-I know…”

Even as she said that, Suzuko pressed down her hood deeply with both hands.

This would be the end if someone saw! Because she looks frightened!

Even if Suzuko explained, if a third party saw us, it would definitely be over! They’d misunderstand it as threatening!

And if…