The Cheeky Junior Gal Becomes Too Cute When She Gets Attached to Me-Chapter 1Volume .3 - The Gal-like Junior Who Speaks Casually

The Gal-like Junior Who Speaks Casually

“By the way, which one is your nearest station?”

When asked, I told her the name of my nearest station.

It’s only two stations away from the one near the school. Conveniently close.

“Aww, that’s the opposite direction. I’m shocked.”

“Why?”

“I was just thinking it would be nice if we lived close to each other.”

I was momentarily stunned when she said that while pouting.

Is she unaware of it?

Boys can easily get the wrong idea, so I wish she wouldn’t say such careless things.

It’s as if she wants to keep seeing me.

She’s only with me on the way home today to thank me for this morning.

“Too bad, huh?”

“Yeah.”

We walked the fifteen-minute distance to the station while chatting about trivial things. Even though it was a bit far, it felt like I arrived quicker than usual.

Ooba seemed to enjoy the conversation, so it wasn’t boring at all.

Before I knew it, I found myself genuinely having fun with her.

“By the way, Senpai, are you always alone?”

“On the way home? Well, I usually stay late because of the Student Council.”

“Not just that, but also during Student Council work?”

“No, there’s not much work to delegate right now.”

If I really need more hands, I plan to call on the other executive members.

Especially when an event is approaching, I definitely can’t handle it all by myself.

“Wow, even as the Student Council President, you have zero popularity.”

“Hey.”

“I’m not making fun of you! I just feel sorry for you!”

“Being pitied is even worse.”

“Ahahaha, Senpai, you’re funny.”

It’s not that I lack popularity, just that I don’t need it… okay?

“It can’t be helped, I’ll help you out from tomorrow too.”

“No, I don’t need it.”

“So salty!?”

“I can concentrate better alone. I want to work somewhere quiet.”

“Are you indirectly saying I’m noisy?”

“No, I’m pretty much saying it directly.”

“That’s harsh.”

It’s one thing to have her help just for today, but I can’t keep her tied up with this from tomorrow onwards.

Given it’s Ooba, she probably has a lot of friends.

“There’s no benefit for you even if you help me.”

“There is. I get to see my senpai.”

“Sure.”

“Ah, I got brushed off.”

“You shouldn’t say things so casually that could be so easily misunderstood.”

Even if it’s a lie, I can’t help but feel happy when a cute junior says something like that.

When I scold her in an attempt to hide my embarrassment, Ooba suddenly stops.

“…It’s not a misunderstanding, you know?”

Her profile, illuminated by the streetlight, looked incredibly beautiful.

Her slightly narrowed eyes twinkled.

“Does that mean…”

“Ah, I found a convenience store! Let’s go inside!”

Ooba grabs my hand and pulls me toward the nearby convenience store.

In the end, I never got to hear the meaning behind her words.

As soon as we enter the store, she lets go of my hand and heads straight for the snack aisle.

“…I don’t really get gyaru.”

They’re a type of people I haven’t interacted with much.

For a moment, I almost thought she might have an interest in me, but it’s probably just that she’s naturally close to people.

To calm myself, I casually browse the store.

I’m tired, maybe I’ll have a canned coffee.

I like both black and sweet, but today I feel like having black.

“What are you buying?”

“Coffee. What about you, Ooba?”

“Mmm, nothing.”

“I’ll buy it for you, so choose something.”

I know she’s been carefully looking at the snacks since earlier. She didn’t move at all while I made a round of the store.

Maybe she’s not buying because she’s short on money.

“Ah, you shouldn’t have. Well then, I’ll buy this.”

“Whoops, your hesitation ended in a flash…”

“I thought it was part of a junior’s duty to gracefully accept being treated by a Senpai.”

“True.”

It’s natural to want to look good in front of a junior.

Ooba brought over some capsule chocolates and a can of coffee to the register.

“I’ll pay with Suica. No need for a points card. I don’t need a bag either.”

Before the clerk could ask, I took the initiative to inform them.

It’s to avoid a pointless exchange and finish the transaction as quickly as possible.

“You don’t collect points?”

“I hate stuff like points cards and coupons. I don’t want them influencing my decisions.”

“Wow, that’s pretty twisted.”

“Actually, I think it would be more efficient for both customers and clerks if points cards just disappeared from the world.”

“Radical. And you speak so fast about it.”

The conversation didn’t stop even while making the touch payment.

“Here you go.”

The clerk handed the box of capsule chocolates to Ooba.

I opened the can of coffee as we left the store.

“Thank you!”

Ooba exaggeratedly bowed her head and then started opening the box with a smile.

“Why capsule chocolates?”

“Isn’t it exciting? Plus, they’re delicious.”

“I can kind of see that.”

“I’ll give you the box.”

“That’s just trash.”

We both squatted in front of the convenience store, bringing our respective treats to our mouths.

Ooba held the egg-shaped capsule chocolate in both hands, narrowing her eyes with pleasure as she savored it.

“Mmm, delicious. So happy~. I’ll claim damages from Senpai if I get fat from this.”

“If you’re going to say that, wouldn’t it be more like compensation for emotional distress? Not that I’d pay you though.”

“You’re damaging my cuteness.”

Watching her eat with such genuine joy makes me happy too.

She’s a junior worth treating. Every gesture she makes is adorable.

“This anime has been popular lately, hasn’t it?”

Ooba said while nibbling on the capsule chocolate.

When I looked at the box she pushed towards me, there was a picture of a relaxed character that looked like a mini-skirt with limbs attached.

“I don’t know.”

“What, you’re late to the party~. It’s a messy daytime drama-style anime with infidelity as the theme.”

“Isn’t the gap with the artwork too extreme?”

It looks like an anime for kids, but what’s with that heavy theme?

“Oh!”

She let out a short cry as she opened the capsule that came out.

“Look, it’s the protagonist!”

“Good for you.”

“I’ll give it to Senpai as a token of us getting closer.”

“Thought it was a good buy, but now that I think about it calmly, maybe you don’t want it?”

“Ehehe.”

Ooba laughed as if to dodge the subject and pressed the figure into my hand.

I don’t need it either… but it seems wasteful to throw it away.

Most of the cost of the capsule chocolate goes into this figure, after all.

“By the way, my mouth is super sweet~. Let me have a sip of your coffee.”

“Mm.”

“Thanks.”

She snatched the canned coffee from my hand and brought it to her lips without hesitation.

Then she tilted it back significantly.

“Hey, don’t drink it all.”

“My sips are big, you know. Eh? Or did you want to drink the coffee after I’ve had it? Gross~”

“Pretty harsh words for someone who just took it from me.”

“Ahaha!”

Maybe she’s not that cute after all…

Ooba jogged back to the convenience store, threw away the trash, and came back.

“Alright, let’s go home.”

“There’s an ashtray over there. You’re not gonna smoke?”

“Oh? Teasing me~? I told you I don’t smoke!”

“Tsk, I was thinking of ratting you out to Shirahata if you did.”

“You’re so eager to get me expelled if you had proof!?”

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Well, I wouldn’t help her if it wasn’t a false accusation.

But even if I saw it, I wouldn’t go out of my way to snitch.

There’s no benefit in making enemies.

“Seriously though, who would smoke in a place like that… If you’re gonna smoke, at least hide it better. You’ll get caught if you’re doing it at school eventually.”

“Huh, surprising. So you’re okay with smoking itself?”

“Nope, I just don’t care what other people do.”

“Oh, as expected.”

I don’t know what she means by “as expected,” but that’s the kind of person I am.

“If they find out someone smoking, it’s definitely going to be expulsion, right? Especially inside the school.”

“And in such an obvious place, too. Why go out of your way to…”

While talking, something nagged at the back of my mind.

That’s right. There’s no need for high school students to take the risk of smoking at school.

It’s unclear when it was left there, but whether it was yesterday evening or early this morning, they could have just smoked outside.

Then the more likely possibility is…

“Ah, we’ve already arrived.”

Realizing we had reached the station, I was brought back to reality by Ooba’s voice.

Getting lost in thought is a bad habit of mine.

“I’ll come again tomorrow.”

“Don’t bother. No, actually, don’t come. You’re hindering my concentration.”

“Are you worried about me?”

“In a bad way.”

Today, she was indeed a big help.

The thanks she has given me are more than enough. Anything more is unnecessary.

But… as much as I had enjoyed the time spent with her, I found myself feeling a bit reluctant at the thought of going back to being strangers.

“Talking with Senpai is so much fun, I’m going to get home later and later.”

“…Is that so.”

“Ah! The train’s here! Bye-bye!”

“Such a quick switch.”

Waving her hands energetically, Ooba dashed up the escalator to the platform.