CH 5

Chp 5

I Was Approached By The Most Beautiful Girl in School

After school, I picked up my shoe from the shoe box and was on my way to leave when I saw Saito standing at the doorway.

Our eyes met. No, I felt like it did.

I’ve only interacted with her once yesterday, and I’m sure she had no more business with me.

She probably doesn’t remember that I’m the one who gave her the handbook back. She must’ve forgotten about this mob character.

Just as I was walking her, I thought that it wasn’t me who she was waiting for.

[Can I have a moment?]

The voice was dignified and clear as day.

The tone itself wasn’t soft, but it was less cold compared to the one yesterday, and it reached my ears.

[Eh, me?]

What could she be doing here? It’s probably related to yesterday but I had no idea.

…. Maybe I returned the notebook properly, but some of the contents were torn, and she came to complain?

[Just so you know, I didn’t tear any part of your notebook. If there was a scratch it would be when you dropped it. I didn’t do it]

To avoid any complaints, I tried to check the situation ahead of time. But it seems I missed the point. And Saito shook her head.

[Hmm? The student notebook is still intact and clean though?]

[Eh, is that so? Then what do you want?]

I’m embarrassed that I was wrong.

I can’t think of anything that isn’t related to the student notebook.

If she isn’t complaining, then why is she talking to me?

[Um… I’ll give you this]

With a nervous look on her face, Saito took out what looked like a small bag she kept behind her.

It was a reflex for me to receive what she gave to me.

It wasn’t heavy. In fact, it was rather light.

[What is this?]

[Thank you for delivering my student notebook. That’s my way of thanking you.]

So that’s what it was!

I understand why Saito tried to talk to me and was relieved

It was nice of her to thank me in a way she wasn’t used to doing.

I changed my impression about her slightly after the initial cold and blunt encounter.

[I understand, thank you]

[…. it’s nothing]

She should’ve been done with me, but she was still looking at me and didn’t leave. She was still staring at the bag with a nervous look on her face.

[Can I open it?]

Is something bothering her?

I was wondering what she was doing, but I asked if I could open it since she gave this to me.

[Eh? Yes….]

For some reason, she tightened her mouth, making her nervous expression more explicit.

She looked as if she was preparing her heart or something.

I opened the bag and watched her change her expressions with a side glance.

What’s inside was a cookie. The cookie is topped with a choco chip and looks delicious

It looked delicious, so I took one and tried it.

[What!?]

I thought it was a normal chocolate chip cookie. Turns out I was wrong. There was a slight refreshing citrus flavor slipped in.

It’s crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside, it makes me want to eat another piece.

The sweetness was moderate, and even I, a boy, could enjoy it.

It was so tasty I can’t help but let out a few comments.

[This, is really good]

[!? I-is that so. I’m glad it suits your tastes]

Apparently, she was worried how I would react.

When I complimented how good it was, she returned from her tense face to an expressionless one, and relaxed her mouth slightly.

I couldn’t help but look at the slight smile on the usually expressionless face.

(I think I understand why people around me says she’s cute)

I think Saito is indeed a beautiful girl, but nothing more came to mind. She’s pretty and cute, but that’s about it.

She had an image close to a painting, as if I was looking at a manufactured beauty.

Until now, I couldn’t understand what was cute about her being so unfriendly and cold. However, seeing her act this way, her cuteness made her seem more human. And now I understand why.

[What is it?]

The smile that appeared for a moment disappeared in an instant. And I felt like that was a waste.

[No, it’s nothing. Thank you for this. See you later]

[Yes, goodbye]

I quickly departed to disguise the thought that came to my mind.

I never thought I’d be talking to the most beautiful girl in school again. I was surprised by the unexpected event, but I guess I won’t have to deal with her again next time.

(TN: ahaha, good joke MC.)

I went home, thinking it was worth seeing her smile, even for a bit.