Why Not Make Both Twins 'Girlfriends'?-Chapter 8Volume 1 .2 - Chikages First Date...?

Chikage’s First Date…? 2

While thinking she might feel inferior to Hikari, Sakuto continues to listen to Chikage’s words.

“But the real me likes places like this, loves cute things, and is interested in fashion… I wanted you to know that side of me.”

“I see… Thank you for telling me.”

The amusement park must make it easier for her to show her true self. Indeed, today’s Chikage has shown various expressions.

Her expressions are so bright and soft that he can’t help but admire her.

Such an innocent side of her is rarely seen at school, making it quite precious for him.

“It’d be nice if you were normally like this.”

“That’s a bit…”

Chikage turned towards Sakuto and smiled shyly.

“I can only show this side of me to my family, friends… people I trust. It’s too embarrassing otherwise.”

Hearing this made it somewhat embarrassing for him.

He also wonders if he was also considered someone she could trust.

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“What about the formal language? You seem to talk normally with Hikari, but you can talk casually with me too, you know?”

“If that’s what Sakuto-kun wants, I can change that ‘part’ of myself.”

“Ah, no worries, it’s okay for now.”

Chikage’s formal language doesn’t give the impression of keeping a distance but rather a softer impression.

It’s comfortable to listen to and, in a way, a part of her charm.

If she’s not forcing herself, there’s no need to change it.

He won’t insist too much, but it’d be nice if she could talk to me like she does with Hikari someday.

“By the way, I’ve been wondering, why did you start liking me?”

Chikage suddenly looked embarrassed.

“At the cram school… I was attending before you, right, Sakuto-kun?”

“Yeah. I started from the summer course.”

“I didn’t really notice you at first. Sorry if that’s rude.”

“No, thats fine… So, why?”

“It was towards the end of the summer course——”

***

——I’m not good at math.

It takes me time to think and come up with answers, so during exams, I run out of time before I can solve the more advanced application questions in the latter half.

That day, I stayed back in the classroom after cram school classes ended.

I was struggling with an unsolvable past question.

It was about orthocenters and spatial geometry.

Just when I needed help with math, the math teacher was absent, and even when I asked the science teacher, I couldn’t quite grasp it——I tried to solve it alone, determined to understand, but it was no use.

I was contemplating using a math app but decided to go to the restroom first.

When I came back, the solution and explanation for the problem I couldn’t solve were written on the whiteboard.

Who could have solved and written it in these few minutes?

First of all, I went to the teachers’ lounge to thank them, but they were all puzzled, and no one knew who did it.

Then, the social studies teacher casually mentioned it to me.

(TN: Changed to first-person.)

“By the way, Takayashiki just left a while ago…”

“Takayashiki, san…?”

“Yeah, a boy from Kita (North) Junior High School. He’s been staying late to study lately——Well, it’s something he would do…”

“What? Why do you say that?”

The other teachers nodded in agreement as if they understood.

The social studies teacher said,

“——That kid is a real genius.”

I thought he meant it in the sense that he was good at studying.

After that, I somehow became curious and started to watch that boy.

He always seemed in a daze, sleepy and yawns a lot.

I thought he lacked motivation, but while everyone was solving problems, he was the only one who had finished.

After the summer course ended, do you remember sitting next to me once?

I just had to confirm it for myself. Whether he really was a genius or not. And then, I was truly surprised.

He solved the problems fluently as if he were copying the answers and explanations. I couldn’t keep up at all.

Some time passed, and then──it was the day I first spoke to Sakuto-kun.

It took a lot of courage for me at that time──

“Uh, excuse me…”

“Yes?”

“I’m, Usami…”

“Ah, yes… I’m Takayashiki.”

You looked surprised when I suddenly spoke to you, didn’t you?

I still remember your expression from that time. Honestly, I was so nervous; my face felt hot, yes…

So, I asked you something I had always wanted to know──

“Why did you choose this cram school? It’s far from Kita Junior High, isn’t it? I thought there was a branch of this cram school near Kita Junior High…”

“…Well, that’s true.”

“Then, why…?”

“…There’s no particular reason. I wanted to study ‘normally’ at a cram school just like everyone else. So far, I’m glad I came here. I feel at ease, and having someone serious and hardworking like Usami-san around is inspiring.”

Your words and expression at that time were impressive.

You had a look of loneliness, resignation, and relief.

But at that time, I felt happy and embarrassed that someone was noticing me, especially when you said I was an inspiration.

I thought I could never catch up to you, Sakuto-kun.

However, upon reflection later, I wondered if there was a reason Takayashiki-kun couldn’t attend a local cram school… I read too much into it.

What does Takayashiki-kun mean by ‘normally’? What does it mean to be like everyone else?

I don’t know anyone who yearns to be ordinary.

As for whether you wrote the math problem’s solution and explanation on the whiteboard──

“——Oh? I don’t know? Wasn’t it a teacher?”

You dodged the question well, but I knew.

Takayashiki-kun, you have a habit when you lie——

***

“——You solved that problem, didn’t you, Sakuto-kun? It’s about time you tell me.”

Chikage smiled at me, and I turned away, feeling shy.

“…Well, maybe I did a bit too much…”

“Why did you solve the problem for me?”

“Well, it’s just that I saw Usami-san struggling, and I just… couldn’t leave it be…”

Chikage chuckled.

“Sakuto-kun always says that and helps me out.”

“No, honestly, I think you’re overestimating me too much sometimes…”

“No, really, I’m grateful. It’s because of that… that’s why I like Sakuto-kun. Despite saying it’s too much, you’re modest… I love that subtle kindness and how reliable you are.”

Chikage narrowed her eyes and her cheeks turned vermillion.

‘Had Chikage been conscious of me since then?’

‘Talking about trivial things as if they were special memories──and now those such small things made her say she likes me?’

(She’s too good of a person…)

Being in a relationship with someone like her makes him feel a bit shy, but more than that, it makes him really happy.