The Delinquent Shimizu-san Sitting Next to Me Has Dyed Her Hair Black-Chapter 2Volume .2 - Shimizu-san Ties Up Her Hair
Shimizu-san Ties Up Her Hair 2
“So, that’s how it is….”
Hearing Seto-san’s words, I was a little shaken.
This was because I realized that Toshiya’s feelings weren’t unrequited. Seto-san also has some affection for Toshiya.
If Toshiya heard this, he would likely be overjoyed.
However, since Seto-san confided in me, I won’t directly tell Toshiya.
“So, Seto-san, how do you feel about Toshiya?”
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“…It’s hard to put into words, and I might not explain it well, is that okay?”
“That’s fine.”
“Thank you, Hondō-kun. To begin with, the reason I started to…”
In summary, Seto-san began to notice Toshiya after he approached her during their library committee shift.
At first, Seto-san was distant, but Toshiya persisted, and by the fall of their first year, they began talking more naturally.
Around that time, Seto-san apparently started to look forward to the times they would be alone in the library during their shift.
Their relationship didn’t change much even in their second year, but Seto-san had a recent concern.
“…You’ve been thinking a lot about Toshiya lately, haven’t you?”
“Yes, I’m troubled because I don’t understand why I keep thinking about Matsuoka-kun.”
“I see.”
“That’s why Ai senpai suggested I talk to you, Hondō-kun.”
Why was I the only one chosen for consultation? I’ll have to ask Ai-san later.
But before I questioned Ai-san, there was something else I wanted to ask Seto-san.
“By the way, can I ask something? Have you ever talked about love with someone else before?”
“…I’ve listened to my friends talk about love, but I’ve never spoken about my feelings.”
“Why is that?”
“I didn’t understand what it felt like to be in love.”
“I see…”
It seems Seto-san can’t quite put her feelings toward Toshiya into words.
“…Hondō-kun, can I ask you something?”
“Sure, if I can answer.”
I wonder what Seto-san wants to ask.
Honestly, I have no idea.
“Do you think I like Matsuoka-kun?”
“Huh?”
A completely unexpected question was thrown at me by Seto-san.
“Why are you asking me?”
“Ai Senpai said that I should talk to Hondō-kun about it, and I thought that Hondō-kun might be able to understand my feelings.”
Seto-san’s expression remained mostly unchanged, and I couldn’t quite discern what she was thinking, but her eyes were serious.
If Seto-san is genuinely asking, I need to answer seriously as well.
“…I can’t definitively say for sure whether you love Toshiya or not. I’ve never been in love, so I’m not sure what qualifies as love.”
“I see…”
“But from what I’ve heard, I believe that Toshiya is important to you.”
“Is that so?”
Seto-san slowly tilted her head to the side.
It seems she wasn’t quite aware of this.
“If you didn’t care about Toshiya, I don’t think you’d spend so much time pondering about him.”
“…I see. That makes sense.”
“I can’t tell if considering Toshiya as precious equates to being in love, though.”
Seto-san placed her right hand over her mouth and became still.
Was she reflecting on what I said?
“Thank you, Hondō-kun. It seems I do cherish Matsuoka-kun.”
“I’m glad I could help.”
“But I still don’t know if this emotion is love. So, I have another favor to ask of you, Hondō-kun.”
“What is it?”
Her unchanged expression made it even more challenging to anticipate her request than anyone else’s before.
“I’d like to talk about love with you again.”
“That’s fine, but why?”
“If we discuss love, I might get a better understanding of it. Then, maybe I’ll be able to determine if my feelings for Matsuoka-kun are love.”
“Is it okay if I’m the one you talk to?”
“You answered my questions earnestly, Hondō-kun. Plus, you know Matsuoka-kun well, so it’s easier to talk about him with you.”
“Alright, if you’re okay with me, let’s talk about love again later.”
Even though we spoke briefly, Seto-san seemed genuinely troubled, and I wanted to help.
“Thank you. I’ll count on you from now on.”
With that, Seto-san gave a slight bow.
“You’re welcome.”
I returned the bow.
A few seconds later, I raised my head, and Seto-san raised her head too.
“So, what should we do now? Continue our talk about love? Or should we end it for today?”
“Just a moment.”
I pulled out my smartphone from my backpack to check the time.
More time had passed than I’d realized. I think I should head home soon to prepare dinner.
“Sorry, I have something to take care of. Can we continue tomorrow?”
“That’s fine.”
“Thank you. Let’s continue our love talk tomorrow then.”
“Yes, see you tomorrow.”
I put on my backpack, waved goodbye to Seto-san, and left the Astronomy Enthusiast Club room.
The next day after school, I came to the Astronomy Club room again.
When I knocked and entered, there was another member besides Seto-san inside.
The person had her head down on the desk, obscuring her face, but the long, beautiful black hair made me think it could only be Shimizu-san.
“Hello, Seto-san. Is that Shimizu-san? Is she sleeping?”
“Yes, she was already asleep when I got here.”
“I see.”
She must have come here right after school ended.
I recall noticing Shimizu-san’s absence when I left the classroom.
Maybe she’s tired from the physical education class earlier.
“I wonder if Ai-san and Yousuke-san will come a little later.”
After placing my backpack on the desk, I sat in a chair opposite Shimizu-san and beside Seto-san.
“Ai-senpai contacted me saying they’ll be a little late due to some errands.”
“Thanks for letting me know. So, what should we do until they arrive…”
“Of course, continuing from yesterday.”
Seto-san seems extremely eager. She must’ve really wanted to talk about love.
For some reason, I felt Shimizu-san, who should be asleep, twitch a little.
“Do you think it’s okay even if Shimizu-san might wake up?”
“What I want to talk today is not something I don’t want her to hear, so it’s okay. How about you, Hondō-kun?”
Personally, I don’t mind if Shimizu-san hears our conversation.
If Seto-san is okay with it, there’s probably no reason to stop her.
“… If you say so, Seto-san, then it’s fine with me.”
“Thank you, Hondō-kun.”
“So, what should we discuss today?”
“I studied a bit about love topics at home after I left yesterday. Can I decide the topic?”
“Sure, that’s fine.”
I did say it’s okay, but studying about love topics?
I wonder what Seto-san did at home.
