Chapter 12 – Confession?
Today is a “No Overtime Day”! It’s a day when we’re not supposed to work overtime.
Of course, my work is done, and I’ve finished helping out the Clumsy Brothers too. I have a date planned for later today.
“Iwabuchi-senpai!”
“What is it, Hayama?”
“I like you, Senpai Iwabuchi! Please go out with me!”
What’s with this guy? Doesn’t he realize he’s a klutz?
No, maybe even a klutz has his own way of thinking?
Is he building a wall so that he doesn’t run away in front of everyone at the company?
But he can’t escape this situation either.
“It’s impossible! I’ve never seen you as a man, Hayama! I don’t intend to in the future either! I have a boyfriend already! We’re madly in love! So, I’m sorry!”
Hayama looked pale, but he’ll probably be fine since he’s surrounded by girls who are trying to console him and make him theirs.
“Don’t you think it’s a bit too much in front of everyone?”
“But, I’ve never seen Hayama and Ishiyama-senpai as guys even for a moment.”
“Hey! Don’t just lump me in with Hayama!”
While Ishiyama-senpai was shouting, a call came in.
Of course, it was from Aoi-san.
“Hello, Aoi-san?”
“Can I come pick you up? I’m nearby since I was close by for work.”
“I just finished too. I’ll get ready right away.”
“No need to rush.”
“I’ll hurry. You know Aoi-san, if you’re alone, you’ll be surrounded by carnivores, right?”
“… …”
“Wait for me.”
“Got it.”
After hanging up the phone, I waved to Ishiyama Senpai.
“Well then, I’m going home for a date with my boyfriend.”
“A girl who can’t cook will get dumped quickly! If you break up, I’ll be there to comfort you.”
“If I get dumped, I’ll get comforted by Misato, so I won’t need you. Take care!”
I said just that and left the scene.
Today, I managed to get everything ready before Aoi-san arrived.
After waiting in front of the company for about 5 minutes, I saw Aoi-san approaching.
There were two things that caught my attention.
The first was that Aoi-san was dressed in a suit. He looked so handsome, just as I thought during our blind date!
The second was a girl, around 10 years old, clinging to Aoi-san’s arm.
… Could she be his hidden child?
“Iwabuchi! Sorry for keeping you waiting!”
No, no, instead of apologizing for making me wait, how about explaining the child first?
“Oh, is this Aoi-san’s child?”
“No, I was asked by a friend… just for two hours, they said… Sorry.”
“What’s her name?”
The adorable girl peeked at my face and said, “I heard you’re Aoi-chan’s girlfriend…”
“I’m Mikoto Iwabuchi. Nice to meet you.”
“I’m Chiharu. Can I call you Miko-chan?”
Chiharu had slightly brownish, fluffy hair that reached her shoulders, and her big round eyes were cute.
She’s so cute, but I wonder why she’s wearing pants instead of a frilly skirt, which would suit her so well.
“Oh man, she’s seriously cute! It’s fine, it’s fine! You can call me Miko-chan! If I marry Aoi-san, will Chi-chan come along?”
Aoi-san looked surprised and then said, “I know Chi is cute in appearance, but… Iwabuchi…”
As Chiharu moved away from Aoi-san, she hugged onto me.
“I want to marry Miko-chan because I like her.”
“Huh?”
“Chii! Iwabuchi belongs to me, so no! Let go!”
“Chii-chan is soft and smells nice.”
Aoi-san put his arm under Chiharu’s armpit and pulled her away from me.
“I said she’s mine too, didn’t I? Only I’m allowed to touch Iwabuchi’s boobs and pinch them! Did I give you permission?”
“Did you? I don’t remember.”
“Is that not allowed?”
“…”
Chiharu smiled sweetly.
“Aoi-chan! I’m hungry! I want tempura!”
“Tempura, huh… Iwabuchi, is tempura okay?”
“I can eat anything delicious!”
“That’s the best answer. Iwabuchi, Would you prefer eating at home or outside, Chi?”
“Is Miko going to cook?”
“I absolutely won’t cook!”
“Is that so? I want to try Miko’s cooking.”
“Go die.”
“Huh?”
“Aoi-san is the one who makes delicious things!”
“… Let’s eat out.”
Aoi-san chuckled.
“Yeah, let’s go to a good tempura place!”
When Aoi-san let go of Chiharu, she clung onto my arm.
“Hey, Chi! Let go.”
“It’s okay, Aoi-san.”
“I just don’t want any guy other than me touching you, Iwabuchi!”
Wait, does this mean Chiharu is a boy?
Even though he’s so cute?
I guess there are quite a few cute guys these days.
“Anyway, let go!”
I wrapped my free arm around Aoi-san’s arm.
“I’m hungry too! Plus, getting jealous over a child?”
“Is that so? Dammit.”
“I’m happy!”
“You’re going to keep being all sweet and clingy like this, aren’t you?”
“That’s not it! I was just genuinely happy. Tempura, tempura.”
Walking with both of them on either side, I began to walk.
There’s no point causing a scene here. I needed to eat soon, or my stomach would start rumbling, but I kept that secret to myself.