The Cheeky Junior Gal Becomes Too Cute When She Gets Attached to Me-Chapter 2Volume 1 .1 - The Too-Cheeky Junior Gal

Chapter 2: The Too-Cheeky Junior Gal

It was lunchtime the day after I had formed an acquaintance with Ooba Monaka.

“Well, I guess I’ll have my bento now,”

I thought while I stretched my legs to eat my lunch.

“Hey, Masachika. Didn’t you say that becoming the head of the physical education committee would make me popular?”

My classmate, Watauchi Reiya, stood with his arms crossed while looking imposing.

As a member of the Judo club, he was tall and muscular, and being looked down upon like this by him was quite intimidating.

If it came to a scuffle, I’d be destroyed before I even had a chance to surrender.

“I trusted your words and became the head of the committee, and yet…”

“And yet?”

“I’m not popular at all!”

“I can’t help but admire your courage to declare that in the middle of the class.”

“If what you said was true, Masachika, I should be receiving love letters every morning by now…”

“Do people even confess with love letters these days?”

“You’re the one who said it!”

Did I? I can’t remember.

I recall convincing Reiya, whose brain cells are made of muscle (that’s a compliment), to take the position by telling him whatever came to mind.

It was to make my student council management easier.

At this school, the Student Council President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and General Affairs (currently vacant) are collectively referred to as Student Council Officers.

And the members, including the committee heads, form the Student Council Executive Committee.

Reiya, now the head of the physical education committee, is structurally under the command of the Student Council President.

Having a friend on the executive committee is very convenient for management, especially since Reiya is easy to convince.

Well, the main reason was that we were short of candidates and struggling to gather members, and he just happened to be the right person for the job.

“Reiya, it’s too early to give up. It’s been less than a month since you took the role.”

“Oh, right! That’s true!”

“There’s a marathon at the end of the month, right? Who’s the star of that? That’s right, it’s you.”

“Really?”

“Of course. The physical education committee is in charge of the event. And if you win by a landslide…”

“No doubt I’ll be super popular!”

“Exactly.”

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Reiya’s eyes sparkled.

“But, it’s still not enough. In my opinion, you need more exposure. There are armbands and sashes in the Student Council room, so wear them and greet everyone at the main gate every morning.”

“Will that make me popular?”

“Oh… without a doubt. Have I ever lied to you?”

“Whooa! Now I’m getting pumped up!”

He’s so easy to handle…

I’ll make it seem like the Student Council initiated the morning greeting campaign.

Accumulating such meticulous achievements is important… though it’s Reiya who’s doing it.

“No, we must act swiftly. Go around to the classes and introduce yourself right away.”

“That’s right! To become popular, I first need to be known!”

With a shout of “Alright!”, Reiya dashed out of the classroom.

Finally, I can eat my meal in peace.

Just as I thought that, Reiya came sprinting back.

“Masachika, there’s a cute girl looking for you.”

“Hmm?”

I looked towards the back entrance of the classroom, and there was Ooba, waving her hand lightly.

“Hey, isn’t that Monaka-chan from the first year!? Are you two dating!?”

“That’s not it.”

“Then why is she coming to see you during lunch break!? I’m so jealous…”

“I’d like to know that myself…”

Why would she go out of her way to come to my classroom?

Brushing off Reiya, I headed towards Ooba.

“What are you here for?”

“You should act a little happier. A cute junior came to see you.”

“Sorry, I’m not interested in any sales.”

“I didn’t come here to sell you lunch, you know?”

“Bad news, but I’ve only brought enough for one…”

“I’m not here to mooch off you!?”

Ooba opened the mouth of her eco bag so that only I could see inside.

There was a cup ramen in it.

“Let’s eat lunch together?”

“…You want me to let you use the hot water?”

“Ehehe. I had a flash of inspiration when I saw the kettle in the Student Council room.”

“What if I refuse?”

“Then I’ll starve to death.”

It’s difficult to get hot water at school.

She must have planned to rely on me from the moment she bought that cup ramen…

There’s no way she intended to eat it as is.

“Please?”

Ooba clasped her hands together with a snap and winked with one eye closed.

It’s an abuse of authority, but using the Student Council room during lunch break isn’t prohibited.

It shouldn’t be a problem to enjoy the privilege of using the kettle. I use it often myself.

Besides, the stares from my classmates are unbearable. I want to get away from here quickly.

“Alright.”

“I knew it. I thought Senpai would choose me.”

“Eat it dry.”

“No way! Thank you very much!”

As I leave the classroom and start walking, Ooba scurries to catch up.

After getting the keys from the staff room, we enter the Student Council room.

As an aside, the keys are supposed to be returned to the staff room every day. However, Student Council Officers can take them whenever they like.

“It’ll take a little time to boil the water.”

“Okay.”

After preparing the hot water, I sit down in front of the long table and open my own bento box.

Ooba sits next to me, smiling cheerfully as she begins to open her cup ramen.

“Isn’t it the best to be able to eat cup ramen at school? I’m looking forward to it~”

“It’s just for today.”

“Eh~ I was thinking of coming here every day.”

“You’ll get fat.”

“Ah, that’s the worst. You shouldn’t tell a girl she’ll get fat.”

Eating cup ramen every day would probably lead to weight gain… at least it seems bad for your health.

But I understand the craving.

There are times when I just can’t help but want that junky taste.