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Episode 4: Happenings For “That Day”
From morning on, it felt like my mind never had a chance to rest, and school has only just ended. However I knew that if my beautiful girls met up in the clubroom, it would be wrong for me to go home by myself, so I forced my tired body and mind to make the walk.
It turns out though that everyone was feeling drained after that PE class, so the mood was much more subdued than usual when I got there. Nobody had the energy to hang off or cuddle up to anyone, so we all pulled out our homework and started working at our own paces. That being said, Saki, Ranko, and I were basically already finished with our homework, so it turned into another study session soon enough….
The biggest surprise here was actually seeing Yuzuriha and Honoka work so diligently. The both of them hate studying, yet they got right down to work and carried on without asking for any help. It’s a little disappointing to not be relied on, but it’s good that they’re growing.
The slight bittersweet taste of the rosehip tea Saki served spread through my body and helped clear my head. The violin sonata playing in the background worked with the feeling to improve my concentration.
When Ranko asked what the song was, Saki told her simply that it was Brahms. I’m guessing that means Saki doesn’t know much about classical music. Usually if you were asked the name of a song you would say it’s his song “In G minor” or add on some kind of number like “Brahms XX”…..I think. I don’t actually know much of anything about classical music either.
As she passed me by, Saki whispered an excuse into my ear, “It doesn’t really matter as long as you enjoy listening to it right?” I can’t help but feel like that’s an outrageous thing to say for the people out there who love music? But it’s really cute how Saki-chan tries to act so sophisticated.
All right. Going over the day’s events, I’ve concluded at least one thing. Neither Saki nor Ranko want to disrupt the harmony of our group with their fighting. We’re all together like this, and the two of them are smiling and talking with each other normally as if this morning had never happened. So as long as I don’t try and push anything romantic in front of both of them, there shouldn’t be any unpleasant arguments…..wait. If that’s true, doesn’t that mean they’d get along a lot better if I just disappeared? Am I the problem child in this situation?
Before I could venture down that road of self-reflection any longer, a small rattle sounding at my feet cut me off.
“Oops, my mechanical pencil fell—”
It had come from Honoka who had been diligently working on her assignment this whole time. She had moved under the table in order to pick up the pencil that had rolled onto the floor.
“Yuu-chan, your legs are in the way. Could you open them for me please?”
“Eh…..? Like this?”
I did as the voice at my feet asked without really thinking about it. At most I marvelled over how the pencil had rolled so far as to land under my chair which is why I didn’t think anything was wrong with spreading my legs……
“Just kidding— Yuu-chan’s panties, here I come!!”
“Huh!? What are you doing you idiot!?”
until Honoka had shoved her face in down there.
I couldn’t push her away because she had wrapped her arms around my chair. I hit her over the head, but there’s no way she’d back off after such a weak attack. And it’s not like I can send out a serious hit against a pretty girl.
“Sniff sniff……a faint fishy smell…..? Could it be Yuu-chan…..”
“Stop! We don’t need any details!”
Ungh….. Today was bad enough as is, so why does this need to happen too? To not only have someone stick their head under my skirt but to also smell me…. Why can’t the earth just split open and swallow me up? What kind of humiliation play have I gotten involved in…..?
“Are you on your period Yuri-chan~? I have some pain killers if you need some”
“No, I’m fine….it’s not severe or anything…..”
While I’m trying to cover my deep red face with my hands, Saki was being worried over me…..yet for some reason, she’s smiling at me like a caring mother. The fact that she’s so unfazed by one of the most embarrassing moments of my life just makes me feel even more embarrassed, and I could barely answer her. My whole body has gone limp, and I don’t even have the energy to deal with Honoka.
“Fresh crimson blood overflows from the pale moon. Yuriha’s mana has gone past its limits….!”
Yuzuriha had begun reciting her “Moon Ritual,” showing off her chuuni tendencies. She was staring up at a night sky none of the rest of us could see. It looked like she was have a good time all by herself, so sorry in advance for ignoring you. Then Ranko tapped me on the shoulder.
“We’re all women here, so there’s nothing for you to feel embarrassed about. ….And if it helps, if you need to change in the bathroom later, let me know. Rather than taking it home, just throw it in the trash. Later I can—–“
“EhwwwwaaaaAAAHHHH! What are you thinking!? That is so perverted! I’m never telling you!”
“Hm? I’m not sure what you’re insinuating?”
“That you’re a pervert!”
“Please, I was just kidding. There’s no need to panic and take it so seriously.”
Now that Ranko has gotten “serious” with her sexual harassment, it’s impossible to tell whether or not she’s joking which is what makes it so tense….I’m honestly starting to wonder if she even knows when she’s joking. Besides, even setting aside the whole period issue, anyone is going to panic when someone sticks their head between your legs…..which reminds me that in my panic, I forgot to deal with Honoka…..
“Ah~, this smell is out of this world!”
She was still sandwiched between my legs and had started nuzzling her cheek against my thighs.
“Get out of there already! You perv! Deviant!”
“Uhii—! Insulted by Yuu-chan!”
“Are you an M!?”
Even though any way you look at it, she’s the attacker in this situation. She probably figures that I’m not going to hold a grudge and forgive her for anything she does….so wouldn’t her pushing like this while knowing that be an extremely sadistic thing to do? This girl is not to be underestimated…..
“Enough! I’m heading to the bathroom!”
I made a big show about getting out of my chair after finally getting Honoka off of me and saw Ranko stand up as well.
“Oh, then I’ll also….”
She’s already turned into a pervert, and now she wants to try being a stalker too?
“Don’t follow me you damn sexual harasser!”
“Oh my my, what harsh words. They really do send a shiver up my spine.”
The corners of Ranko’s mouth turned upwards, making her look all smug. No matter what I do, it has the opposite effect on this girl….so what am I supposed to do? Somehow this whole thing has turned into a contest of insults, and I unfortunately am not in the habit of feeling pleasure from verbally abusing a group of beautiful girls. It’s like we’re playing a game where everyone gets to have fun but me.
“I will….also go.”
“You’re not coming either!”
And because of this trend, I ended up lashing out at Yuzuriha as well.
“But I…..just want to pee together…..so mean…..”
“Too lewd Yuzu! Maybe next time!”
I might not have turned her down if she was still acting prim and formal in her chuunibyou moon phasing mode. No, actually, I definitely still would have.
Without bothering to let myself be distracted by any of the other noise going on behind me, I ran out the door and headed towards the bathroom. An explosion of flames had caused my heart to bounce back and forth in my chest, so intense someone must’ve poured gasoline on it when I wasn’t looking. I don’t think I’ll be able to live through much more of this if I don’t wash my face and calm down…..
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