Rampantly displaying his handsomeness everywhere, saving girls everywhere he goes, and making girls fall in love with him so easily⊠It was obvious that he was staring at her huge chest just now, but he still had the gall to act so gentlemanly. What was up with that!?
Mikaâs heart was filled with frustration.
Her inner self was raging with turmoil.
That girl⊠just happened to have a bit of a large chest⊠Just what was up with his expression when he looked at her!?
Of course, this was her biggest complaint.
âMine arenât all that small; besides, the shape is the most importantâŠâ
âMika.â
âWhat do you want!?â
Although Mika inwardly complained upon hearing Seiji call her, she still obediently looked back at him.
She saw that he was smiling gently at her while pointing to the freezer next to him.
âIâll treat you to some ice cream, how about it?â
His sincere smile was quite moving.
Mika couldnât think of any words to say.
âŠ
They left the supermarket and were now in a park together.
Mika and Seiji were sitting on Chiaki⊠whoops, swings as they opened up their ice cream cups.
âThis is probably the last month we can enjoy ice cream outside like this.â Seiji placed a spoonful of ice cream inside his mouth as he talked. âYeah, this ice cream is really cold⊠The weather will turn chilly soon, and the supermarketâs ice cream sales will probably fall.â
âYeahâŠâ Mika also tried a spoonful of ice cream, shivering as it sent chills running through her body.
âD⊠donât think that Iâll forgive you just because you treated me to some cheap ice cream, hmph!â
Although she said that in her heart, Mika knew that her frustration had already largely dissipated.
Seiji secretly glanced at the girl beside him. He noticed that she still seemed slightly unhappy, but her dissatisfaction was obviously much weaker than earlier.
âSo easy to bribe⊠whoops, I meant to say that sheâs so simple.â
She gets lost in her thoughts easily, and sheâs prone to acting out and getting angry easily. However, sheâs also really easy to coax⊠Mika Uehara was just a classic tsundere, a soft and cute beauty who had a large variety of expressions.
She wasnât a natural jokester like Chiaki; he felt a different type of relaxation when he was with her.
Seiji smiled as he averted his gaze from her.
As the sun set in the park, the beautiful girl and handsome boy eating ice cream on the swings seemed like an attractive scene out of a television drama.
âA new tenant moved in today.â Mika suddenly broke the silence.
âYep, I met her already.â
âShe said she already knows you, and that she absolutely has to live next door to you in order for her to feel safe.â
âEr, about thatâŠâ Seiji scratched his face awkwardly. âOne night when I was out walking, I met her on the street⊠She was being harassed by some people, so I slightly helped her out a little.â
âWhat kind of âslight helpâ are we talking about here?â Mika looked directly at him.
âErâŠâ Seiji averted his gaze. âI⊠knocked out⊠most of the people that were harassing her.â
Mika thought back to Seijiâs astonishing performance at the karate club, before she envisioned her version of the meeting between Seiji and the blonde beauty.
The blonde girl, who had been out on her own business, unfortunately bumped into a group of hoodlums. While they were harassing her, a tall and handsome boy just happened to pass by andâŠ
âI have no right to comment about how others are the same as me,â Mika reprimanded herself. âMm, Iâve improved since before, young woman.â
Mika pouted. âHmph, Seiji, youâre just too cool.â
Seiji couldnât formulate a response to this.
Was she praising him? Why did it sound like she was actually unsatisfied?
âCongratulations, you saved a beauty, and now sheâs specially come all the way just to find you. Sheâs even living next door! You must be overjoyed!â
âNo⊠although sheâs living next door to me on purpose, it might not have been coming here just to find meâŠâ
Mika stared at Seiji in disbelief.
ââŠFine, she came here all the way just for me.â
Seiji had no choice but to admit the truth when faced with Mikaâs unfamiliar sharp gaze.
âI didnât expect such a thing would happen, and I canât say that Iâm overjoyedâŠâ
âYou donât like her?â Mika asked incredulously while blinking in disbelief.
âI canât say that either⊠I should say that itâs not at the degree of like or dislike, since Iâve only met her a few times, and we havenât even talked much yet.â
âBut she likes you to the point of following you all the way here!â
âEr⊠yes, thatâs why⊠I donât know what I should say.â Seiji tilted his head in confusion. âShe seems to have fallen in love with me at first sight, and as for me⊠I just think sheâs an okay person. I donât have a bad impression of her, nor do I dislike or like her. Sheâs just⊠a normal acquaintance to me.â
âYou werenât even moved by the fact that she followed you all the way here?â
âMore than that, Iâm surprised.â Seiji smiled wryly. âAs for what I think of her feelings⊠Iâm happy, since itâs only natural to be happy at being liked, but as you already know, I currently have no desire to get a girlfriend.â
âThatâs why Iâm grateful for her feelings, but as for her actions⊠itâs slightly inconvenient.â
A strange light flashed through Mikaâs eyes. âThen will you reject her bluntly and tell her to go home?â
âIf she confesses to me, Iâll reject her politely, but as for whether or not she returns home⊠Thatâs her choice; I canât tell her what to do,â Seiji told Mika honestly.
Mika looked deeply at Seiji.
âSeiji⊠heâs just this type of person.â
He would face girlsâ feelings directly and respond honestly to them. Even if a girlâs actions inconvenienced him, he wouldnât force her to leave, and heâd respect her freedom as much as possible.
âAhh, enough already! Why is he so cool even in this matter!?âMika inwardly complained. But she secretly felt delighted at the fact that the person she liked was such a good person.
âThe person I like is too cool! Itâs really frustrating; what should I do!?â
Mika Uehara felt quite torn over this matter.
Mika finally let out a deep sigh. âForget it. At least I know how Seiji feels about that blonde beauty. At the very least, he wouldnât hook up with the new tenant anytime soon.â
But this was only the beginning!
Although Mika hadnât met her yet, she was certain this blonde-haired young missus sheâd heard about wouldnât give up easily, even if she was rejected by Seiji and learnt of his attitude.
After all, being willing to leave home and move in next door to the person she liked showed an incredible determination. This girl definitely wouldnât retreat easily!
Also⊠it was certain she knew how cool and worthy of her love this boy was!
Just like Mika.
After being moved by being saved as a damsel in distress, she discovered that he was cooler than she expected!
How could any girl easily give up on such a boy!?
Mika wouldnât give up.
That blonde girl she hadnât met yet would act in the same way; this blonde beauty definitely wouldnât give up either.
It was going to be a long battle!
âWhatâs her name?â Mika suddenly inquired.
âEh?â
âThat blonde beauty, whatâs her name?â
âOh, sheâs called Kaede Juumonji.â
âKaede Juumonji⊠a beautiful name. Iâm going to remember it!â Mika felt an intense feeling of competition well up within her.
At almost the exact same time.
âWhatâs your daughterâs name?â
âHer name is Mika.â
âMika⊠Mika Uehara, right?â
âThis name, Iâm going to remember it,â Kaede Juumonji silently thought to herself.