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Reiji: However you spin it, I'm the victim here...
Sakura: Hey Master, look at that girl!
Reiji: Hah? What is it now all of a sudden...
Although we were just arguing, Sakura's attention has turned to another girl for some reason.
When I look over, I see the girl that she is looking at is one that I know.
Reiji: Oh, it's her...
It's the girl I just happened to get acquainted with this morning.
Sakura: That girl is very beautiful! Is she an acquaintance of yours, Master?
Reiji: Ah. I think her name was Kajiura Umi. Well, I just recently met her, so I don't know too much about her.
Reiji: By the way, did you know that Kajiura is apparently the school idol?
Sakura: Heeh...An idol. Somehow I want to be one too.
With that, she looks enviously at Kajiura.
Honestly, wanting to be something like that is ridiculous.
Sakura: Hey Master. I want to get to know that girl too.
Reiji: Hah?
Sakura: But, you said she's the school idol right?! I think it would be great to have a girl like that as a friend.
Reiji: I don't know about 'great'...
I'm thoroughly amazed that even though is the first time she's seen her, Sakura has already become such a huge fan.
Personally, I don't understand what's so interesting about it all.
Reiji: Even though I said I know her, I don't know her THAT well.
Sakura: We'll manage it somehow!
Reiji: ...Geez, I guess it can't be helped.
After Sakura relentlessly beats down all of my patience, I reluctantly agree.
After scratching my head, I call out to Kajiura.
Reiji: Yo, Kajiura. Are you shopping alone?
Umi: Ah...Good day, Yoshino-san.
Kajiura bows and greets us with a peaceful smile.
Her eyes seem completely normal, but at the same time they give off a cute vibe.
You could say it's a strange balance that seems to attract everything to her.
Reiji: Sorry for calling out to you so suddenly. Did I trouble you?
Umi: No, not at all. Even though we only met this morning, I'm glad you remembered my name.
Reiji: Well, it's hard to forget how we met, considering you landed in front of me like that.
Umi: Ahaha...Thank you very much for your kindness at that time...
She looks down, slightly blushing, making her look like a small animal, and she honestly looks really cute.
She's completely different from my incredibly annoying weapon.
Umi: Um, and this girl, is she by chance your girlfriend, Yoshino-san?
Reiji: Ah?
Who is she talking about?
As I start to look around, I feel my sleeve being pulled.
Sakura: ...
Reiji: What is it, Sakura?
Sakura: ...Reiji, just where are you looking at?
Umi: A-Ahaha, I feel a little sorry for your girlfriend, Yoshino-san.
Reiji: Ah...That was just a little joke of hers just now. We're not like that.
Sakura: Even though I know that, and that your response is natural, it's still hurts my pride as a maiden!
Umi: A-Ahaha. You two looked like you got along very well, so I just assumed you were lovers. I'm sorry.
Sakura: It was such a good misunderstanding though, so there's no need for you to apologize!
Aside from Sakura's strange quirks, she sidles right up next to Kajiura, so I'm pretty sure she can feel this person's goodness.
It seems that it's not just her looks, but her character that makes her so popular.
And, I guess the fact that she's also pretty clumsy is a cute point to her too.
Maybe she was just born to play the part of an idol.
Reiji: Actually, even though I called out to you, I don't have any business with you.
Umi: Eh?
Reiji: This girl just wanted to become friends with you, Kajiura.
Sakura: That's because Umi-chan is so cute! That, and because she's the school idol, I wanted to be friends with you if possible!
Umi: Uwa, cute...how embarrassing!
Umi: And, I'm not really the school idol or anything...That's just something the other students say to me to make fun of me.
Sakura: Nn, even though I can't see it from a guy's perspective, I think the same. You should be more proud of being called so.
Umi: Um, Sakura-chan right? Would you really like to become friends with me?
Sakura: R-Really?!
Umi: Nn, really.
Sakura: I'm so happy and thrilled!
Sakura seems so delighted that I swear she's about to dance in joy, and Kajiura can only seem to blush in embarrassment,
although she also looks pretty happy.
Reiji: Good for you, Sakura.
Sakura: Nn...
Sakura: Actually, Umi-chan...I need to consult with you about something right now.
Umi: Eh? What is it?
Sakura: Actually...
Sakura draws closer to Kajiura, and begins whispering to her in secret.
Sakura: Reiji may seem like that, but he's pretty cool in a good way...Can you please teach me how make a guy fall madly in
love with me.
Umi: Eh? That's your secret? Even if you say that, I don't understand that much about how to get someone to like me!
Reiji: Hey...I can hear you, you know?
Sakura: Than quit eavesdropping, Reiji.
Umi: Um, what you just asked is pretty embarrassing. Can you two please not tell anyone else about this?
Reiji: I got it. I won't tell anyone about this without a good reason.
Umi: Haa...
Reiji: However, I'm a little surprised. I didn't think the school idol wouldn't know how to charm a guy.
Umi: ...Yoshino-san, maybe you can tell me than...
Umi: No, if it's Yoshino-san, I'm sure you can give me good advice.
Reiji: Well, I'll tell you what I know anyhow...
Umi: Even so, that will be good enough.
Umi: Actually, I think you know a lot about the person I like, Yoshino-san...
Umi: It's Sumeragi Ryuichi-kun!
Reiji: Are you serious...
Well, I do know quite a bit about him.
In fact, you could probably say that on this island I'm the one who knows him the best.
Umi: Yoshino-san, wasn't Sumeragi-kun your childhood friend?
Reiji: Well, it was more like our friendship was built around fighting...
Apparently Kajiura knows that Ryuichi and I are friends, so maybe she really does like him.
Reiji: I see, so that's why you wanted to talk to me than.
Umi: A-Ahaha...Well, yes...
Kajiura nods in apology while smiling wryly.
Indeed, I do understand plenty enough about Ryuichi.
Umi: It's pretty embarrassing, but I've loved him for a long time now,
and we only just recently got to know each other by chance.
Umi: I admit I've pined for Sempai for years...But for Sumeragi-kun, we only just met, so I doubt I stand out to him...
Reiji: ...I see...
So, this girl has loved that guy from afar...Since Ryuichi is always surrounded by girls, she's probably been too shy to do
anything BUT watch from afar.
Umi: But, I know I can't continue to do this...This time I want to be able to confess to Sumeragi-kun and be happy with him!
Reiji: So, you're asking me for help with that...
Although I already told Suzushiro that I would help her with this same situation, I think it might just help things along
if I cooperate with Kajiura too.
If those two are really serious about going after that idiot, than I'll push their backs along and help give them their chance.
Reiji: Good grief...I fail to understand just what girls like about that guy.
Umi: W-Well, Sumeragi-kun...He's cool, nice, and gentle, he's really good at his studies and at sports, and he's very reliable.
Reiji: Yeah yeah, I'll got it.
Umi: Hauu...Somehow I feel embarrassed just by talking about it!
Reiji: Haha. Well, I guess I can help you out.
Umi: Yes! Thank you very-
Ryuichi: You look like you're all getting along well.
Umi: Hyaaaaaaahh!!
Reiji: Ry-Ryuichi, just how long have you been there?!
Before we knew it, Ryuichi was standing there as if it was natural for him to be there.
Even more so, he did it so casually...Maybe he's figured out how to erase his presence because of the numerous battlefields
he's been on.
If that's true, this guy just might be able to become the ultimate peeping tom...
Ryuichi: I just got here, but is something wrong? You two looked like you were in a hurry to talk about something.
Reiji: It's nothing related to you, so don't worry about it.
Umi: T-That's right! It doesn't have anything to do with Sumeragi-kun at all, so you don't have to worry about it!
Ryuichi: Ok. Well, if you want to talk about it with me, I'll listen anytime.
Sakura: Actually, Umi-chan was just talking about Ryuichi-kun, saying that-
Reiji: Idiot! You're not supposed to tell him that!
Sakura: (Unintelligble)
I quickly shut Sakura's mouth.
Kajiura blushes deep crimson as she hides her face with her hands.
Umi: S-Sakura-chan! That's supposed to be a secret!
Sakura: ...Ha!
Sakura: Uuu...I'm sorry...Umi-chan...
Ryuichi: Hahaha, I don't understand what this is all about, but I'm glad you three look so happy and energetic.
Ryuichi: But Sakura-chan is a girl, so you shouldn't be so violent with her, Reiji.
Reiji: ...
Now I'M embarrassed because of how dense he is.
Now I really sympathize with Kajiura's situation with wanting to talk to me about him.
Reiji: It's pretty odd to find you here in such a place. Are you by chance here with someone?
Umi: (Gasp)
This may be difficult for Kajiura, but I have to ask.
If I want to be fair in helping both her and Suzushiro, I've got to elevate her to at least this level.
Ryuichi: No, I'm alone.
Reiji: Hey, than why are you wandering around a place like this alone?
Ryuichi: Hm? Well I just got back to this island, and I haven't been inside this big mall yet.
Ryuichi: So I decided to take a walk and explore it a bit.
Umi: Haa...
I see Kajiura let out a sigh of relief.
Reiji: You know, most people would bring someone with them if they want to walk around in a place like this.
Ryuichi: Well, I had thought about inviting someone along.
Umi: Eh?!
Ryuichi: You, Reiji.
Umi: ...
Ryuichi: But, you seemed like already had something to do with Satomura.
Reiji: Haa...
I can't help but sigh in exasperation.
The way to love for Kajiura is really hard.
I hope she'll be able to confess her feelings to this idiotic prince.
Still, if I was a woman, I bet this guy would be panicking in under three seconds.
Umi: A-Ahahaha...um, well than, I had best be going.
Reiji: Ah, wait a second.
I smile as I grab Kajiura's arm before she can run off.
Umi: Yes...What is it?
Reiji: Ryuichi, why don't you escort Kajiura home?
Umi: Eh?
Umi: Ehhhhhh?! I'll be alright! I can get home safely by myself!!
Ryuichi: ...I see. There has been that dangerous rumor of a "Sleeping Demon" as of late,
so I'll escort you home and protect you from any danger, Kajiura-san.
Ryuichi: Yes, I'll do it.
Umi: Ha...um...er...
Kajiura looks down and blushes so red I think I can almost see steam coming off her head, and before long her voice drops to
that of a whisper.
Umi: T-Thank you...
While it may not really be any of my business, I want to help this pitiful girl get some kind of reward for putting up with
this ***.
Well, I do feel sorry about her not being able to express her feelings, so I gave him this kind of task.
After all, he is my childhood friend.
Well...I'll leave it at that.
Ryuichi: Well than Reiji, I'll see you tomorrow.
Reiji: Ah. Please escort Kajiura all the way home.
Ryuichi: Ah, of course.
Umi: W-Well we should be going...Sakura-chan, see you later.
Sakura: Nn! See you later, Umi-chan!
After seeing Ryuichi and Kajiura off, I turn to Sakura and open my mouth.
Reiji: Well, we should head back too. Sayuki is waiting for us.
Sakura: You're right. I had a very happy time shopping with you, Master.
Sakura: And I was even able to become friends with Umi-chan!
Sakura floats a heart-warming smile in my direction.
When I see Sakura looking so happy, I don't think spending the day this way was too bad after all.