The summer vacation event for āShioriā in the game is more plain compared to the other two.
Koharu is a childhood friend and a classmate. She does homework together, goes to the pool, and uses fireworks at a nearby park. And Sara I think was an arcade and an aquarium date?
On the other hand, Shiori is just a nice atmosphere because all the activities surround the art club with just the two of them alone. Plus leaving to buy materials together.
That episode in the art room has the main character falling asleep, to then wake up and see āShioriā reading a book with a face dyed by the sunset near the window. Then saying āI thought Iād steal it because of your cute sleeping faceā and gives her lips a peck. Now that itās me I could never say that, so I have to avoid that. In the first place, I canāt be alone with her.
As for art materials, Koharu is also in the art club now, so you could go together with her. If Iām going to, Iād choose Yoko or Koharu in order to avoid it.
Alright, this will allow me to escape from my summer vacation event! No, I will definitely run away!
And since both Sara and I are out of the Aoi love race, I would like it if Koharu could do her best. For Sara and my sake!
I really donāt want to go to club activities. I will have to see Aoi and Koharu, however it canāt be helped because I need to make something for the school festival art exhibition.
With that being the case, I should have finished something by summer vacation, but I couldnāt help it.
During July I was chomping down on Yuri at home, but from August I will have to seriously be attending school.
āSugimura-Senpai, Itās been a long time!ā
Right as I entered the art room Aoi rushed to me as if she was waiting for me. Her eyes still shone as she shook her phantom tail. She is small with big black eyes, almost looking like a pomeranian.
However, why are the other members looking at Aoi with pleasant eyes? Itās somewhat terrifying.
āThis is nice, Aoi-chan. You were always talking about how Sugimura-senpai wouldnāt come.ā
āYeah yeah, It felt like a loyal dog waiting for her master.ā
āGeeze, please stop! Donāt say things like that!ā
Ah, this is troublesome behavior. It looks like banter, but itās still completely supportive talk for her, my skin isnāt thin enough not to be drawn in by my senpai.
Aoi is loved by her seniors, probably because she doesnāt hide her favoritism for me. I may be overthinking it, but it feels like there is pressure from the seniors saying āDonāt make Aoi sadā. Is her denying it with lightly dyeing cheeks natural or calculated?Ā In either case, this makes it more difficult to deal with her.
Because I was curious I gently asked where Koharu was. She pointed and I saw Koharu silently moving her brush at a window seat.
āAh- Itās been a long time. . . .Well, Keep at it.ā
āEh, is that all you have to say!? So blunt~!ā
Even saying that. . .Iāll try not to get involved if I donāt have to, but I donāt want to get closer with this air.
It was like I was reminded of a time I was in elementary school and had to talk to a boy that didnāt like me for some reason, whenever we did there was teasing and ridicule. It reminds me because of this annoying atmosphere. This is stupid, why is she treating me like a bad guy despite the fact all I want to do is help.
āAh, Shiori-san, you always get her crazy welcomes. Aoi-chan I also want to be welcomed.ā
While having an internal crisis about what to do, Yoko seemed to have just arrived and called out to Aoi. It was like air finally reaching me after almost drowning.
āYoko-senpai came yesterday. Right?ā
āEh~ you should welcome me even if we meet everyday.Ā So cold~ā
Yoko treated Aoi kindly as I left after being saved.
For seats I secured a spot far from Aoi. Iām sorry that I always have to treat Yoko creuly. You are the best friend I can have!
I gave a sigh of relief and turned forward, however when I turned around I noticed Koharu staring at me with her dark eyes. Even though itās midsummer, a chill ran down my spine.
Her eyes are ā ā -dangerous, so I quickly looked away. I want you to do your best to raise your love. There are many events where you can during summer vacation. Despite that she still might become more of a yandere.
This is tough, but the āShioriā route was plain and easy to avoid.
However Koharu has joined the art club now, and Aoi and Sara havenāt become friends. I also liked Sara instead of Aoi. The situation is completely different from the game. With that being the case, I should fully consider that the behaviors and events of each character will be different- ā ā which is good?
Yoko finished her exchange with Aoi and threw her light bag at a nearby seat.
ā. . .Iām tired too. Thank you for saving me.ā
āAhaha, thatās unusually straightforward. A change of heart?ā
āIāll consider this penance for you telling Sara something extra last time.ā
Yoko laughed loudly as she remembered that.
Of course I donāt plan on this being the end of it. Later Iāll treat her to some juice. Maybe some ice cream.
Regardless, this is a hassle now. I didnāt expect all members of the art club to now be on Aoiās side. Although itās to be expected of the loved heroine.
If I was confessed from the front, I would refuse, but it feels like gradually obstacles are being removed and key items are being added in a tactical play.
If this is a strategy I canāt underestimate it, but am I overreacting?
From what I know from the game, Aoi is an innocent and straightforward character. She reaches out to anyone in need and never talks bad about anybody. She is curious, cheerful, and friendly.
As far as I could see, she hasnāt done anything that deviates from that image. She is usually a good girl. She doesnāt seem to be doing anything in a roundabout way.
Sometimes, I feel like that carefree smile is very horrifying. Somewhere in the back of my heart there is a flashing red alarm.
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