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Chapter 5 – To Move Forward\nVolume 2\n<hr class="wp-block-separator is-style-wide">\nIn the end, I didn’t come to a conclusion right away. Instead, what came down to me was a Line message from Enami-san. The message on the line asked if it was possible to rely on me on Saturday.\n
Of course, it was about helping with the cooking.\n
It was on Sunday that I would be hanging out with Fujisaki and Sayaka. Naturally, there was no problem, so I agreed with a simple answer.\n
This would be the last time I would visit the Enami family.\n
Although I felt a little guilty, I had no choice but to quit now. It was the same as when I first received this request from Enami-san. I want to do the best I can.\n\n
Saturday.\n
I had plans for the evening, so until then, I just studied and played games occasionally. As a member of the science club, I wanted to maintain a certain level of skill. In racing games, if there is a period of time between games, you may lose your senses and not be able to control the game properly.\n
As I spent my time like this, it quickly became time to leave the house. I cleaned myself up and headed for the door. Then, perhaps noticing the sound of my footsteps on the stairs, Sayaka came downstairs with me.\n\n
“What is it, Sayaka?”\n
“Where are you going? It doesn’t look like a shopping trip.”\n
“It’s just some errands. I’ll be home for dinner.”\n
“Hmm?”\n\n
She looked somewhat suspicious. However, she didn’t pursue the matter any further. Maybe she thought I wouldn’t answer any further questions.\n
I got on the train and arrived at the exit of the station where we were to meet.\n
Enami-san hadn’t arrived yet. I looked at the screen of my phone, but there was no particular message. If I wait for her, she’ll come sooner or later.\n\n
About ten minutes later…\n\n
“There you are.”\n\n
I heard a voice from behind my back. I knew immediately that it was Enami-san’s voice. The moment I turned around to complain a bit about the tardiness, I swallowed my words.\n
I hadn’t seen her in casual clothes in a long time. Not since I was called out in the middle of the night some time ago.\n
A high-waisted skirt and a navy blue knit. On top of that, she was wearing a black coat.\n
She seemed to be dressed a little more stylishly than the last time I saw her. I don’t know much about women’s fashion, but it suited her so well that I unconsciously fell silent.\n
I think that Sayaka also owned similar clothes. And yet, the current Enami-san exuded a sexiness that transcended that of a high school student. In fact, she was attracting the attention of people walking in front of the station.\n
When I was silent for a while, Enami-san chuckled.\n\n
“Your mouth is open.”\n\n
I rushed to cover my mouth with my hand. I was annoyed because I knew I was being made fun of. But I didn’t have the heart to argue.\n\n
“How do you like it? It’s been a while since I bought new clothes.”\n
“… It looks good. It’s a totally different atmosphere compared to normal.”\n
“I see. Well, it was a bit expensive, but I guess it wasn’t a bad purchase.”\n\n
I feel like Enami-san is in a better mood than usual today. No, it was the same when we talked in the cafeteria. Maybe Mother Enami’s better mood is having a positive effect on Enami-san as well.\n\n
“I’ve been working part-time, so I have a lot of money of my own. Seeing that expression on your face made it worth the expense.”\n
“I was just a little surprised! What the hell…”\n
“Yeah, yeah.”\n\n
I regretted that I had let my guard down. She looked so proud of her victory.\n
Enami-san and I started walking side by side.\n
Our shoulders are almost touching each other. I found myself getting a little nervous. I tried my best to keep my expression down because I didn’t know how much I would be teased if I showed my feelings like this.\n
The tension was different from when I was alone with Nishikawa.\n
I’m going to Enami-san’s house alone with her. Realizing this fact, I felt somewhat strange. I should be used to the sight of Enami-san walking next to me, but the feeling of her hair swaying and the warmth of her body transmitted through the air was disturbing my brain.\n
In the opposite direction from when I usually go home. I went through the usual T-junction at the fork and went deeper into the city.\n
We were both silent for a while, but then Enami-san’s laugh suddenly burst out.\n\n
“’Wha-what is it…?”\n
“No, it’s nothing.”\n\n
If I didn’t open my mouth at this point, Enami-san would call me a “virgin” again. I had a premonition that this would happen, so I searched for an appropriate topic.\n\n
“How much work do you do now?”\n\n
It’s a trivial topic, but since it was brought up a little earlier, it shouldn’t be uncomfortable.\n\n
“Hmm? Ah. I’m working three days a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I’ve decided to exclude the off days.”\n
“Is that also why you’re in a good mood?”\n\n
Enami-san’s tiredness seemed to be receding from her face. I thought she was quick to make a decision and then execute it. I’ve only had one part-time job during a long vacation, but I don’t think I was in an atmosphere where I could quit right away if I wanted to.\n
Still, it was really like Enami-san to forcefully move at her own pace.\n\n
“Do I seem to be in such a good mood?”\n
“Don’t you understand how grumpy you usually look…?”\n\n
When she is with me and Nishikawa, she is much better. Even so, she was clearly less friendly than most people. Of course, when it came to the rest of the people, she wasn’t even that sociable.\n\n
“That’s an exaggeration. It’s not like I’m like this for the first time.”\n
“But, still. I’m glad you’ve calmed down. When you had that cold, Nishikawa was really worried about you.”\n
“That’s also an exaggeration. Well, I’m sorry that I worried you guys.”\n
“Geez…”\n\n
If she was always in such a good mood, it would be much easier for me and Nishikawa. But maybe it’s that I just don’t know, the original Enami-san might have been this kind of person.\n\n
<hr class="wp-block-separator is-style-wide">\nTN: Sorry for being slow… Too lazy..\n\n