CH 35

Chapter 35 – What She Wanted

TL: Cheetah

ED: Ryuubii

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As I entered the classroom this morning, I didn’t say “good morning” like always.

It’s because I know I won’t get a response.

However, lately it’s been kinda different.

“Takanashi-kun, good morning~.”

“Good morning~”

First of all, several girls came up to me and started greeting me.

I don’t know why it’s girls, but it can’t be that they like me or anything, so maybe there’s a reason why they’re acting like that.

“Good morning.”

“Did you arrive with Natsumi-senpai and her friends today?”

“Ah, yes, I did.”

“That’s nice… I wish I could too…”

“Stealing a march is against the rules.”

“I know that, hmph.”

Against the rules… what are they talking about…?

“Yo, Takanashi.”

“Morning, Takanashi!”

I know these types of guys. They only want to get close to either Sara-senpai or Natsumi-senpai.

That’s why I rarely associate with them.

“Good morning.”

“Do you hang out with the Senpais after school?”

“What do you do on your free days?”

“I just do lazy stuff~”

I hurried to end the conversation.

I started to pack my things and put on an air of not wanting to talk any more.

Whenever someone tries to talk to me or approach me, it’s probably because there’s a reason behind it.

…Which means that I’m still isolated from the rest of the group.

Well, I also don’t want to be a part of those people.

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“Hello, Takanashi-san.”

“Hello, Takanashi-kun.”

“Hello, the both of you.”

This is the only place I can relax…

“Here’s Takanashi-san’s lunch.”

“Thank you very much. Sorry for the trouble every day…”

“No problem. I just wanted to do it, so I was more than happy to have you eat it.”

Yes, eventually I found myself enjoying it daily.

I left it up to Sara-senpai to decide if it was convenient for her, and gradually the intervals became shorter and shorter, and eventually it became a daily thing.

Well, I just did not want to cause any trouble for Sara-senpai, so it doesn’t matter as long as she’s okay with it… and I can see that she was happy.

“Takanashi-kun is a lucky person…I honestly envy you for having Sara’s lunch every day.”

Yes, I’m truly a lucky person…

“Ara? I told you before that I can also make Natsumi’s lunch.”

“For me, occasional is fine. If I ask you to make me lunch every day, I won’t be able to practice.”

Practicing for…?

I guess it would be tactless to ask what it was for.

“However, I’ve been thanked a lot, making you make me lunch every day like this. And I’d like to return the favor.”

“….”

?

Senpai seemed to have remembered something.

“Sara, you forgot that you were making it to thank him right?”

“… Yes. I started to make it as a thank you, but I was so happy to have Takanashi-san eat it that I forgot it was a reward for him…”

“Ah-, Sara-senpai… Actually, I’ve already received enough gratitude…”

Sara-senpai’s expression became sad.

“What!? Mou… you won’t have my lunch anymore…”

“T-that’s not it! I want to eat Sara-senpai’s lunch every day! It’s just that I’ve already received enough as a thank you, so I want to think of a way to return the favor!”

“I-if you meant it that way… then I’m relieved…”

“Rather, I can’t imagine a school life without Sara-senpai’s lunch box.”

For me to say something amazing like that…

However, I need to say it clearly, otherwise Senpai might misunderstand.

“… To say such a thing just because of my lunch box…”

Sara-senpai was lost in her own world…

With each passing day, Senpai’s character seems to be changing… but when it comes to other people, there’s no change at all…

(ED: Oh, he actually noticed.)

“Sara’s romantic comedy scene would kill the fan club members if they saw it.”

Natsumi-senpai has also been mumbling a lot lately while watching our interactions… while grinning.

“Anyway, I want to express my gratitude to you. It’s been a long time so I want to at least return the favor.”

“As for me, I enjoy making lunch boxes, so I don’t feel burdened in any way, but…”

Hm~ I don’t want to be pushy and give her something overbearing…

In any case, I want to give her something she wants.

“At the very least, is there anything you want, Senpai?”

“Sara, you should accept it openly, so that Takanashi-kun can eat your lunch without hesitation. If Sara refrains, Takanashi-kun will also refrain right?”

Nice follow-up, Natsumi-senpai!

“… That will put me in a bind. I understand, something I want… right?”

“Y-yes, I can’t prepare anything too amazing, but as long as it’s within my means…”

I’ve been able to save enough money to send home, so I’m okay to spend some.

“Something I want… Oh! There was one.”

“Ah, that’s great! So have you made up your mind?”

“Yes, I want to have Takanashi-san’s special lunch box! (container)”

Lunch Box

… Eh?

“So far, I’ve been making ready-made lunches using what I had at home, but if we’re to continue to make lunches like this, I’d like to have lunch boxes prepared in container solely for Takanashi-san.”

Wha-, if anything, that’s something I should have prepared.

… And Natsumi-senpai, you just can’t hide your smile, can you?