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Chapter 17 Part 3

「Including the student council, third-year volunteers are just starting to plan and make advance preparations for the event. It is something we do every year, so it should not be too much trouble, though.」

「At most, we only have to make sure that there is no unfairness in the group draws. Other than that, I guess the day of the event will be challenging one way or another.」

「Depending on the location, it is a regular event for students from other schools who skip school to come over, aim for the boys, and brawl with the girls in charge of security, after all.」

They were talking about it calmly, but Yuu thought to himself: The heck is that, so scary.

「After that will be the ball game tournament in June, I guess.」

「Ball game tournament… is it?」

Yuu tilted his head.

He felt like he had heard about it during the school life orientation, or perhaps he had not, his memory was a little hazy.

「Ah, I see. All the girls participate, but it is voluntary for the boys, after all. Though, those who actually participate in the tournament or cheer for their team are only a part of the third-year boys, while none of the first- and second-year boys do.」

「So that’s how it is. What a waste.」

「A waste?」

「Yes, it is. After continuously participating in the social events in April and May, we shouldn’t miss the opportunity to deepen our friendship in June as well.」

「Hmm. I guess we can see it that way, too, huh….」

Sayaka put her hand on her chin and fell into thought.

As for Yuu, he was only speaking from his memories of the interclass ball game tournament held during his high school days, which was more than 20 years ago.

That was because he remembered that it was not only the kids who were good at sports, but most of them were excited to support their classes.

「It may be impossible to get all of them to participate, but like this week’s social event, we can assign a group of about six boys to each girls class, where they are free to participate as players, and if that’s too much for them, they can support them by cheering on them or something, which will allow them to grow accustomed to girls since the practice period.」

「The girls, too, would probably work harder if they have boys with them.」

「Yes! That’s for sure! I bet the event will turn into an exciting one!」

Riko and Eimi were also positive about the idea.

「Hmm. That might be a good idea. From the beginning, I have been stuck in the stereotype that boys would be unmotivated about it, but after talking with you like this, Hirose-kun, I have gotten some new understandings about boys. Thank you. I appreciate it.」

「No at all, you’re welcome.」

As for Yuu, he was also happy to be thanked by Sayaka.

Once again, he was asked to give his unreserved opinion as a male student about the school events organized by the student council from now on.

As far as Yuu was concerned, he could not ask for anything better either. Since I’m participating in it, I’d like to actively get involved in it; so he thought.

Of course, part of it was because he wanted to spend more time with Sayaka.

Before they knew it, an hour had passed and Eimi said she was going to take him to the second school building.

As for Yuu, he did not mind going back alone, but it was not a bad idea to walk around while talking with an endlessly cheerful girl like her.

With her twin-tail hair swaying as she hummed some melody, Eimi went down the stairs first.

Then, standing on the landing, she looked back at Yuu and smiled.

「Say, Hirose-kun….」

「Yes?」

「Have you fallen for Saaya-senpai?」

「Wut?!」

It was so sudden that Yuu could only flap his mouth open and close, no words coming out.

「Well~, that’s just what my womanly intuition tells me, though. I mean, Hirose-kun, you can talk normally even if the other party is a girl, right? But only when you talk with Saaya-senpai, you’re slightly different, or like….」

It was probably inevitable even if he was seen as such.

Even though among boys in this world, Yuu was unusually unafraid of girls, Sayaka was an exception.

To begin with, he was not someone with so much experience that he could hide his own affection for others.

「W, well, umm…」

「But too bad! Saaya-senpai already has a fiancé.」

「Huh?!」

「Saaya-senpai is the daughter of the president of that Komatsu Group. And then, it’s said that she already has a fiancé, who was chosen by her parents back when she was in middle school.」

「N, no way….」

Even back in his former world, there was a famous forklift company called Komatsu.

However, in this world, where the society had turned into a female-oriented one, the economic situation had differed a lot, so it might be a different company.

Nonetheless, upon hearing that Sayaka was the daughter of the company president, Yuu was somewhat convinced by her graceful yet dignified bearing.

Since entering high school, Yuu had been showered with overwhelming favor from numerous girls, but for the person he had found the most desirable to already have a fiancé, what an ill fate.

As Eimi moved close to Yuu, who was frozen in place from the shock, from the front, they faced each other at a position where they could touch each other if they reached out their hands.

「Y, you see, Rico-senpai is a hardcore type of person who says they have no interest in men, but I, umm… I’ve entered a co-ed school, so if possible, I’d like to be on good terms with boys. Though, I haven’t had any luck with the boys in the same grade yet, or rather, there’s not even a boy who makes me think: he’s the one. And then, Hirose-kun, you just happened to come to the student council, right? I’m telling you this one time only, but… I, I, you see, umm….」

Eimi, whose cheeks were flushed before he knew it, looked up at Yuu with upturned eyes.

「I, I, I fell in love with you at the first sight!」

「Huh?!」

「You’re crazy popular, right, Hirose-kun? Maybe there are tens, or even hundreds of girls who wish to go out with you. That’s why, I won’t ask to be your number one. Even if I’m your tenth or twentieth… No, I don’t care about such orders. So, you see, I want to be one of your girlfriends, Hirose-kun… Ehehe, I said it!」

Yuu stared at the bashful Eimi, who stuck out her tongue slightly.

From their first meeting, he had always found Eimi attractive with her petite body, flaxen twin-tail hair, big, round eyes, and pleasant, ever-smiling personality.

However, the current her was even more adorable.

Without any hesitation, Yuu put his right hand around her back and lightly pulled her close to him by the waist.

「Fweh!」

「Ishikawa-senpai.」

「I, I told you to call me Amy!」

「Then, Amy-senpai!」

「Ah, yes….」

Eimi timidly put her hand on Yuu’s shoulder and looked up at him with her cheeks reddening.

Yuu moved his face so close to hers that their cheeks were touching each other.

Due to their body being glued to each other, he could almost feel the sensation of the soft bulges on her chest, as well as the heat and beat of her heart.

He moved his mouth close to her ear, which was so tiny and adorable that he wanted to gobble on it.

A fresh, citrusy scent tickled his nostrils.

「You’re very cute, Amy-senpai.」

「H, hau! H, Hirose-kun! Calling your senpai cute is….」

「I mean, cute things are cute, after all.」

「Auuuuu…」

Eimi became red all the way to her ears.

Yuu put his lips on her ear as if kissing it.

「Likewise, I’d be happy if you’re willing to be my girlfriend, Amy-senpai. Please take care of me as my close friend from now on as well.」

「Fu, fuaaaah….」

Due to Yuu’s breath blowing into her ears, strength was disappearing from Eimi’s legs and she almost gave away, so Yuu firmly held and supported her body.

Not only was she small in stature, Yuu could tell that she was also light, so light that even he, who did not have much muscle, could support her.

「I, I’m sorry….」

「Don’t be, no need to worry about it. Also, Amy-senpai, please call me by my name, too.」

「Is that okay?」

「Yes.」

「Then… Y, Yuu-kun?」

「Yes, Amy-senpai!」

「Ahaha. Yuu-kun… I love you!」

Saying so, Eimi put her hands around Yuu’s back and hugged him tightly.

It was the first confession he had received since his rebirth.

For the current Yuu, his heart’s desire was Sayaka, but having affection being openly directed at him like this, his chest gradually grew hot and he hugged Eimi’s petite body back tightly.