“Hmmm… Kotoha, do you think this book is interesting?”
“Well, I don’t know… I’ve never read that book before.”
The next day at lunchtime. The next day, Kotoha and I were at the library.
I don’t read that much, but Kotoha is quite a reader and reads at least one book every day.
I used to devour a lot of books, too. When I was little, I used to read with Kotoha and with shoulders close to each other.
…Well, I still read like that on rare occasions! A space where I can spend time alone with Kotoha, biting back my happiness at having the right to do so!
But that’s beside the point. There are a few things that have changed between the past and now when the two of us read a book together.
When I’m near Kotoha, I feel excited, thrilled, and she smells good. This would have been unimaginable to me when I was a child when I didn’t know anything about love.
Coincidence? Suddenly, Kotoha’s hair swayed softly. The sight of her smooth silver hair flying through the air was quite fantastic. I was mesmerized by her beauty.
I gave in to temptation and sneaked a sniff. Yeah, it’s a good smell after all.
I’ve been wondering for a while why Kotoha smells so good.
If I were to ask her directly, I would be subjected to an outrageous barrage of abuse, so I won’t. This is a difficult question on the level of unraveling the birth of the universe.
I’m an intellectually curious person, so I’m curious even if I know I’m going to get a tongue-lashing.
“Hmm …I wonder why Kotoha smells so good.”
I can’t help it, I muttered, and Kotoha froze for a moment. I’m not sure what to make of it.
“I’m not sure what you’re asking me all of a sudden, but …It’s sexual harassment, Tsuzuri-kun. Is it okay if I call 110 and tell them there’s a pervert?”
“Sorry, sorry. I just wanted to tease you.”
I apologize, but Kotoha still shows dissatisfaction.
“Muu ….Tsuzuri-kun is pretty mean, isn’t it?”
“I’m not a fan of that. I thought I was taking good care of it, but…”
Did she think it was useless to say anything? Kotoha, who avoided my words at all costs, answered my question meekly.
“Yes, yes, ……. So, it’s about my scent, right? I’m sure I’m paying attention to how I look and stuff, but I don’t know about… smell. I’m sure it comes from somewhere, right?”
Hearing that, I’m getting more and more doubtful. It’s bothering me so much! I tried to put my nose close to hers to get to the bottom of it.
“Hey, don’t try to sniff me!”
When I did, Kotoha smacked me on the head.
“Ow! Kotoha, you don’t have to go that far.”
“No! There is a limit to how much Tsuzuri-kun can do!”
As we were joking around, I heard a loud coughing sound. A sharp, definitely angry voice. Fearfully, I looked in that direction and saw…
The librarian, who always looks so kind, was staring at us with a terrible expression. It was too scary.
“That was totally your fault, wasn’t it, Tsuzuri-kun?”
Kotoha must have freaked out too because she put all the blame on me. Actually, it’s also due to the fact that Kotoha is too attractive, so 50-50 blame would be fair!
However, it’s not good to be in the library like this. To change the subject, Kotoha asked me a question this time.
“By the way, what kind of book are you looking for, Tsuzuri-kun?”
I froze for a moment when he said that. The book I’m looking for now is a bit of a hard one to describe. Because! No matter how what, if you show her this, she might think you’re a heavy man!
“…Tsuzuri-kun? Are you listening?”
As I pondered, Kotoha looked at me with concern. It’s not good to deceive her here. Thinking that I opened my mouth with determination.
“Hmm? …Oh, I was just wondering if you have any books that go into detail about marriage.”
When I say that, Kotoha looks as if she’s squashed a bitter bug.
…I have a bad feeling about this.
“Ah, I don’t know if that premonition is right. It’s about time I thought about my future with Kotoha—”
“Don’t make me say it! It’s too early to tell.
Before I can finish, Kotoha interrupts me. There is one thing that bothers me here.
Too early to tell! Maybe, just maybe, Kotoha is in our future! With me! Maybe she’s willing to get married! I was in a really good mood so I ask Kotoha.
“Too quick, which means you’ll marry me in a little more time!”
Then Kotoha stiffened for a moment.
“Ah, Noo, I take back my words.”
…She came trying to correct it with great momentum. It’s too late to retract now that I’ve already given my word!
“No, no, no! You can’t take it back!”
“Uwaa! Tsuzuri-kun, that’s annoying!”
Fortunately, there were no other students in the library at the moment. So we thought there would be no antagonism, and we were getting more and more heated. Forgetting the presence of the Lord of this library.
“Hey, you guys, cut it out! If you’re going to make out with me, do it outside!”
It is said that the face of Buddha can be seen up to three times, but depending on the content, it may only be allowed to be seen twice.
I was yelled at by a mild-mannered-looking, calm librarian teacher.
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