She began enthusiastically sorting our belongings and deciding where to put which.
A lot of our appliances are similar, like TVs to Fridge to tables. So we had to compare which was better to use. However, most of my items were bought for cheap, while hers were quality products. The only item of mine that got chosen was the coffee brewer. The rest was sent home.
It was only until evening did we finish organizing the two common rooms, mainly because Saeki kept complaining here and there that “this angle isn’t right” or “the distance between this isn’t ok”. If it was just me, it would be done much faster.
After tidying up, I walked into my room.
And depression hits.
In my room sits a mountain of unopened boxes. Since we spent the whole day tidying the living room, I didn’t have any time to organize my own personal belongings.
“Onto the second half of the game.”
I didn’t need to organize it all, just needed some space to sleep.
“However, I need to rest first.”
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I sat on the floor and leaned on the boxes, stretched my legs, and sighed. Looking on the ceiling, I recalled the events happening today.
Today was the first day of my new life, a memorable one.
However, the landlady made a mistake with the contract.
Then the proposal to share the flat.
Moreover, the one sharing with me was a beautiful girl.
“A beautiful girl, huh…”
This is a terrible joke. I once again sighed bleakly.
Right that moment, someone knocked on my door.
“Be right there.”
I replied and stood up.
Before I could open the door, it was opened by someone else, and of course, that someone was Saeki Kirika.
“Yumizaki, are you taking a rest?”
“Uhm, I am too tired.”
“So, can we eat out?”
Saeki suggested with hopeful sparkling eyes.
“We have to eat something sooner rather than later, right?”
“Think about it, it seemed we didn’t even have lunch.”
We didn’t have anything in the morning, since we were busy organizing the room. Right after realizing this fact, I suddenly felt hungry. The human body is amazing.
“Okay, let’s go.”
“That’s great ~~ Can you be the guide?”
She was so happy to the point of almost jumping up and down.
We left the room that looked like a storehouse, passing through the neatly organized living room, to the front door. Both stepped down the stairs of the apartment.
We decided to go to the Academy City’s train station. Everything Saeki wanted to buy could be found in the mall in front of the station. She also said she wanted to buy some electrical appliances, but those could only be found in the further parts of the city, in the opposite direction to where we’re going at the moment, so we would buy them at a later date.
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Arriving at the mall, we immediately stepped into the diners.
It was 5 PM.
It was a bit early for dinner, but since we both didn’t have lunch, this was fine.
Each of us went and picked our own food, then took turns buying drinks. I bought iced coffee, while Saeki chose melon soda.
She held up her glass.
“Thank you for your work today ~~”
“You worked hard too.”
We congratulated each other and toasted.
After taking a sip to relieve my thirst, I spoke
“I didn’t think we would be suddenly sharing the flat like this.”
“Aaah.”
Saeki looked startled, and used her hands to cover her mouth.
“I’m sorry, are you perhaps not fine with it? Thinking back, I didn’t ask for your opinion, just decided it on my own whim.”
“…”
Why did it take you so long to realize this?
“If it’s to this point then I can’t really change my mind anymore. I give up.”
And since her parents will return this summer, she would just be temporarily staying here.
“The issue here lies in you. Do you think sharing a flat with a random guy you don’t know is fine?”
“Hmm, I’m not sure. I thought if it’s Yumizaki then it would be fine.”
“Your reasoning?”
“Intuition.”
“….”
Should I be happy that she trusts me, or annoyed that she’s looking down on me…? I frustratedly thought.
“Saeki, do you have any plans for spring break?”
“None in particular. Apparently, the opening ceremony is on 2/4, which is also my first plan?”
Seemed like it. All the schools around here organize their opening ceremonies on 2/4, this is the norm for Academy city citizens.
I suddenly realized that I didn’t know which school the girl sitting in front of me is admitted to.
If I used the rented flat as the centre, and the walking distance as the radius, there are a lot of schools that fit the bill. If using trains or buses, then all schools in this city are within its distance.
The highest probability would be the popular Akanedai all-girls highschool, or some vocational school.
“Ah, that’s right.”
Saeki exclaimed as if suddenly remembering something, interrupting my train of thought.
“Can you give me a tour around this place?”
“…”
“It is not okay?”
She asked while tilting her head, a cute gesture.
“Yeah, it’s fine.”
Though I’m not a local here, I had been studying her for a year, so I was already quite acquainted to Academy city. So guiding her around might as well be my responsibility. Though, there were places that I hadn’t been to, this was a good chance to check them out.
After this, food was brought to our table, so we had a meal that was half an afternoon overdue.
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After the meal, we walked around the mall area for a while, dropped by the supermarket then returned.
After returning home, the second half of the unpacking game began, and I started tidying up the stuff in my room.
Even though I chose my belongings carefully, it took quite a lot of time to take them out.
Nearing midnight, someone knocked on my door like in the afternoon.
“Enter.”
Since I was busy, I said while working.
The door opened.
“Yumizaki, the bath water is ready.”
I heard Saeki’s voice behind me.
“Just take the baths first… I’ll finish tidying this up.”
“Oh, then I’ll take the baths first… don’t peek.”
“Not in your dreams.”
“That’s too cold. Not exciting.”
Saeki’s voice sounded disappointed, partly due to my straightforward decline.
“If it only takes this much to fluster me, then there would be a lot of troubles later on.”
Especially with this unusual girl named Saeki Kirika.
Still working on, but I felt she still hadn’t left yet.
“What’s the matter?”
I asked Saeki, who seemed to still be standing at the door.
“Do you want to take a bath together?”
“PFffffffffffffftt!!!”
I couldn’t keep my calm, slipped my feet, almost slammed head first into the pile of boxes.
“Since we are going to be staying together, and I want to know more about you, bathing together is a great opportunity. Moreover, you should still have the school’s swimming suit right?”
“W-what the hell are you talking about?”
I turned around, seeing her giggling. Tsk, I got pranked.
“Stop babbling about, hurry up and take a bath.”
“Hai hai~~”
Saeki ran out of my room.
It seemed I needed to up my defenses. I don’t know what she was thinking? Not sure if I’ll waver in front of this girl later on.
I tried to forget our discussion earlier, then returned to work.
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After an hour, I went to the living room, but couldn’t find Saeki. Looking at her room, it seemed she wasn’t there, either. Was she still in the baths? That’s pretty long. I wonder if all girls are like that, since my little sister also bathed for that long.
The living room had a TV, table set and incline chairs. Mine could only adjust the incline angle, pretty simple. Saeki’s was of better quality, with handrails and turning capability.
I stretched my legs out and put my hands on my belly. I didn’t turn on the TV, just breathe slowly in silence.
I wanted to have a cup of coffee, but now isn’t the time for one. Since I probably won’t be able to finish it today.. To brew delicious coffee, I needed to brew a specific amount, but if I left it out for a long time then the taste would turn bad. So I’ll probably have to make do and not have any today.
A while later, the door to the living room is opened.
“Ah, I’m sorry, Yumizuki, did you wait long?”
“Don’t worry, I just finished my work.”
I answered without turning around.
“That so, good for you.”
Saeki’s footstep follows her voice, it seems she’s stepping into the room. The second her image enters my field of vision…
“What the…!”
I almost fell off my chair.
She was only wrapping the towel around her body.
“Why are you dressing like that!?”
“S-sorry~~”
Saeki hid behind her room’s door, only poking her heads out for her apologies. Her long wet hair, along with the exposed nape and shoulder looks alluring.
“This is my habit at home. I’ll definitely bring clothes into the bathroom to change tomorrow onwards.”
After that, the door closed.
“….”
I usually don’t feel flustered, but from now on, I would probably have to train mentally.