The Cheeky Junior Gal Becomes Too Cute When She Gets Attached to Me-Chapter 4Volume 1 .5 - Capable Juniors

Capable Juniors

“…I know that studying isn’t everything for everyone. But for me, studying is everything.”

“But you joined the Student Council, didn’t you?”

“That’s because… President was persistent. And you said it was okay to prioritize my studies.”

“So, did you come up with the flyer for the Christmas event as a way to kill time?”

With a flick, I held up the loose-leaf paper in front of her face.

It was the illustration Kawana had tried to take back.

It was a design for the Christmas event flyer, complete with pop illustrations like Santa Claus and Christmas trees, and even a logo had been thought out.

It was so meticulously done with colors already filled in that it was hard to believe it was just a rough draft.

I thought it was a good design that caught the eye at first glance.

No wonder Monaka was so excited.

“See, it’s really good! Let’s use this one!”

“…It’s still in the conceptual stage, so it’s rough.”

“Does that mean it’s going to get even better? Isn’t that amazing?”

Monaka’s straightforward praise made Kawana turn away, seemingly embarrassed.

“Well, if Kawana won’t do it, I guess Monaka and I will have to make it.”

“Leave it to me! My mom always says I’m quite the artist.”

“Maybe that’s not really a compliment… Well, I’m in a similar boat, so maybe I’ll just pull some free materials or something.”

“Ah, if it’s cosmetics you need, I have plenty. Do you want to use some eyeshadow? I also have glittery nail polish.”

“That sounds great. Let’s go for some sparkle.”

As we got carried away, we still kept glancing over at Kawana.

She seemed to have something to say, her mouth moving restlessly.

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On closer inspection, her hands were trembling slightly.

Eventually, she cut in between me and Monaka after reaching her limit.

“Enough! I can’t leave this to you two! It will be a disgrace to the Student Council if you distribute such a flyer.”

“Aww, come on, I was seriously thinking about it.”

Monaka, were you really serious…? I thought it was just a joke.

Kawana snatched the rough draft of the flyer from my hands.

However, she didn’t head towards the trash can.

“Fine, I get it. I’ll draw the flyer.”

“That’s great.”

“But I hate drawing, you know.”

“I know-I know.”

“Please stop looking at me with that smug expression. I really do hate it.”

“Well, I think Kawana can manage other things without neglecting her studies. Taking breaks is important, after all.”

It was a bit of a provocation, but I was glad to see Kawana motivated.

If things had gone poorly, we might have ended up with a flyer made of free materials, free fonts, and Monaka’s decorations…

“I’m only doing it because it’s a Student Council job.”

Kawana was still fuming as she took out the paper to draw on.

She seemed ready to start right away.

“Senpai, Matsurin is still going on about it.”

“Alright, let me translate that tsundere for you. What she just said means, ‘I’m happy I can be of help to President!’ ”

“I don’t think that’s what she meant…”

Strange, that’s how it sounded to me.

As Monaka and I grinned at each other, Kawana shot us a sharp glare.

“Stop talking and help me.”

We got scolded.

But it was good to get to know Kawana a little better… not in a weird way of course.

It was probably easier for Kawana to talk because Monaka had shared her true feelings first.

Besides, Monaka seems like she would accept anything you say.

All things considered, it seems like the two of them really do get along well.

The trouble between the juniors has settled down, and it looks like the Christmas event will work out, so that’s a relief.

“President…”

“Hmm?”

Kawana glanced at me briefly as she moved her mechanical pencil across the paper.

“Thank you.”

“…For what?”

When I asked back, not understanding the meaning, Kawana huffed and returned her gaze to what she was working on.

I don’t remember doing anything that would warrant direct thanks like this.

If anything, I feel like I’ve cunningly coerced her into working…

Is this what they call the exploitation of enthusiasm…

The previously tense atmosphere in the Student Council room had completely vanished, replaced by a more friendly space.

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I, Kawana Matsuri, have always centered my life around studying.

At first, I thought that was normal.

After school, I would go to cram school, and once home, I would review what I had learned. Every day was a repeat of this routine, and I never questioned it.

I began to feel a sense of discomfort back then… but when did it start?

My friends from elementary school would all play after school, and I would decline, saying I had cram school.

One day, I started to question this.

As I grew older, that question grew larger and larger, but by the time I realized my parents were unusually passionate about education, it was too late to turn back.

I couldn’t do anything but study.

I hardly knew how to spend my time after school.

How to meet friends outside of school?

I didn’t even know the basics.

Moreover, what my parents said seemed right.

So, rebelling against it felt wrong.

There were plenty of other kids at cram school who were just as dedicated to their studies, so I didn’t actively seek to change my situation.

It was around that time that I started to doodle a little on the corners of my notebooks.

It was my form of rebellion.

Drawing small pictures became surprisingly enjoyable, and I got quite absorbed in it.

However, my parents found out and scolded me. From then on, I made sure to dispose of any drawings immediately after I drew it.

That’s how focused I was on my studies.

I was always at the top of my class, and everyone’s praise made me work even harder.

As long as I could study, I felt like I was a person of value——