The Cheeky Junior Gal Becomes Too Cute When She Gets Attached to Me-Chapter 4Volume 1 .2 - Capable Juniors

Capable Juniors

“Well-well, I’m glad you kids came to visit since my grandchildren have grown up and don’t come around much anymore. Do you need some pocket money?”

“Is that really okay~?”

Monaka’s voice was so excited that I had to stop her with a chop from behind.

Monaka held her head, saying “Ouch.”

Receiving money would definitely be crossing the line.

Since we couldn’t stay too long, we politely said our goodbyes and left the PTA president’s house.

“He was a very nice grandfather!”

“I thought he would be scarier.”

Having been treated to plenty of snacks, Monaka was in high spirits.

I understand the urge to give her sweets because Monaka really enjoys eating them… but still, she was too easy going with everyone.

After that, we visited several other important people.

Most of them had similar reactions. Even the school principal, who seemed a bit wary of Monaka’s appearance at first, was quickly charmed once she started talking.

Monaka’s friendly way of speaking seemed to be very well received by the older generation.

Having finished all our scheduled visits, we started heading back to school.

The three of us walked down the path illuminated by the sunset.

I watched the two of them from behind as they walked.

It felt like we had been in this formation all day.

Monaka would engage with Kawana and Kawana tried to escape, so it naturally ended up this way.

Monaka turned around and flashed a smile.

“It was fun!”

“…I’m glad you enjoyed it.”

Normally, I’d think that going around for greetings would be a chore.

Thanks to Monaka, the atmosphere was pleasant the whole time. We spent more than twice the time we had planned because of all the chatting.

“Ah. But I didn’t do any work, just talked the whole time…!?”

Monaka, who realized this very late, looked at Kawana’s expression as if expecting to be scolded.

“…On the contrary, it was the best performance you could have given.”

Kawana admitted it reluctantly, though she seemed not too keen on saying it.

In fact, the atmosphere wouldn’t have been so relaxed if it had been just me and Kawana, and we would have stuck to serious greetings… Which is better is a matter of opinion, I suppose.

“Senpai, what should I do? Kawana-san praised me.”

“I did not praise you.”

“You totally did, and it was high praise!”

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“I was just giving you a fair evaluation.”

“Eh~ I’m so happy!”

As Kawana suddenly turned away, Monaka moved around to the other side to come into her field of vision. Kawana turned again the opposite way as if to escape, and again Monaka quickly circled around.

“Can I call you ‘Matsurin’?”

“No.”

“But you can call me Monaka!”

“Please don’t make it sound like a trade. There’s no benefit for me in that.”

…They seem to be flirting with each other.

“Your presence is annoying, please keep your distance.”

“But I’m happy because you acknowledged me!”

“I haven’t fully acknowledged you yet.”

Finally seeming to give up, Kawana looked straight at Monaka.

“The fact that you are a delinquent hasn’t changed at all.”

“I’m not a delinquent. Call me a ‘gyaru’.”

“It’s the same thing to me.”

Does Kawana have some bitter memories associated with delinquents or gyaru, or is it, as she said herself, a kind of jealousy?

Either way, she’s not looking at Monaka’s true character. But because Kawana herself is aware of this, she’s trying to acknowledge her little by little.

I was happy about that.

We hadn’t gone very far, so we arrived at school quickly.

Climbing the stairs, we went straight back to the Student Council room.

“I’m back~”

“You should say ‘excuse me for intruding’, that would be more appropriate.”

“Hehe, this place is like a second home to me. Actually, it’s more comfortable than my real home.”

Monaka spread her arms wide and twirled around.

She then hit her hand against the wall with too much force.

Silly girl…

“You should be as cheerful in class as you are today.”

“Hmm, I want to be like that too, since this is me being myself…”

Monaka sat down on a chair, rubbing her hand, and hesitated in her words.

As someone who only knows the cheerful Monaka, I can’t imagine her being silent. She’s always talking incessantly.

However, Monaka is quiet in class according to Kawana. She doesn’t interact with anyone and has a stern look on her face.

If Monaka’s friendly smile were to disappear, it’s natural she might be a little intimidating.

She looks like a complete gyaru.

“If this is the real you, then why don’t you just act normally?”

“…I’m scared. I’ve been ostracized and disliked for as long as I can remember.”

Monaka said this with a forced smile.

“That’s…”

Kawana suddenly stopped speaking, her mouth clamping shut.

The one who had disliked Monaka without any significant reason was none other than Kawana herself.

As Kawana searched for the right words, I interjected on her behalf.

“Monaka, you mentioned this before, but what do you mean by that? To me, you don’t seem like the type of person who would be disliked.”

“It’s not like that. I told you, didn’t I? You’re pretty much the only senpai who didn’t judge me by my appearance.”

Monaka narrowed her eyes sorrowfully.

“Even from when I was little and before I dyed my hair, you know? They said I was mocking them, always fooling around, looking down on them. Sensei and my friends all said that about me. Even though I was trying to be serious, they said it’s just my face.”

Her joking tone only made it sound more painful.

Monaka’s features were, without any bias, quite well-defined. So much so that they seemed almost unreal.

At the same time, this gave off an impression that made her difficult to approach.