The next morning.
「Good morning, Sasaki-san.」
「Hm? Ahh, morning, Yamada.」
When I arrived at school, Sasaki-san was already in the classroom. So I greeted her as usual.
However, Sasaki-san said this to me with a slightly apologetic look.
「Ah, by the way, I’m sorry about yesterday. We had planned to study together, but I suddenly had something come up and had to leave early…」
「No, no, don’t worry about it at all. You had family matters to attend to, so it couldn’t be helped.」
「Yeah, thanks. That helps me a lot. Ah, I’m free today, so I’d like to have our study session as usual… Are you okay with that, Yamada?」
「Of course, I’m fine with it. Then, I’m counting on you today too!」
「Yeah, same here.」
And so, it was decided that we would have our study session together again today.
Then, we spent the time until homeroom started leisurely chatting with each other.
「By the way, what did you do after school yesterday? Did you go home right away too?」
「No, yesterday I had a study session with Natsue. And since we had the chance, I heard various stories about him and Sakurai-san as a couple.」
「Ahh, I see. Fufu, I sometimes hear stories from Haruka too, and they’re always so close. I’m really envious of such a loving couple.」
「Haha, I totally agree. Ah, by the way, next month they’re planning to go to the land in Chiba together.」
「Hee, is that so? Nice─, I want to go to the land again too─. The last time I went was during last winter break with the girls from my club, I think? Well, we’re planning to go with the same members again this winter break.」
Sasaki-san said this with a joyful expression.
「Hee, I see. Then, can I expect a souvenir from the land from you?」
「Of course, that’s fine. I mean, Yamada is a friend, so even if you don’t ask, I’d naturally bring you back a souvenir.」
「Haha, that’s great to hear. Then, even though it’s too early, I’m looking forward to the souvenir!」
When I made such a request to Sasaki-san, she immediately replied that it was fine.
It seems that Sasaki-san also considers me a good friend, and somehow that makes me genuinely happy.
「It’s really too early. But it’s fine. So, is there anything specific you’d like me to bring back as a souvenir? Ah, since it’s a special occasion, how about I buy you some mascot character ears? They might suit Yamada, you know??」
Sasaki-san said this with a chuckle, as if joking.
「N-No, I’d be a bit troubled if I received that. I’d prefer some kind of regular sweets, if possible.」
「Ahaha, right. Okay, got it. Then, I’ll bring back some sweet-looking snacks for you… Ah, but wait, Yamada, are you okay with sweet things?」
「Eh? What do you mean?」
「Well, I had this image that many guys aren’t really into sweet things. So I thought it might be better to ask about Yamada’s preferences first.」
「Ahh, I see.」
Indeed, there are quite a few men who don’t like sweet things. I have the impression that Natsue doesn’t eat sweets much either. But as for me…
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「No, on the contrary, I love sweet things. I’m always eating chocolate or candy. And since I have a little sister, we often buy ice cream or crepes when we go out together.」
「Hee, is that so. Wait, Yamada has a little sister?」
「Yeah, I have one little sister in first grade. She loves sweet things just like me, so we often end up binge-eating sweets together.」
「Ahaha, I see. But it sounds like you have a really good relationship with your sister if you go out together often.」
「Yeah, that’s right. On days off, we’re often playing games or watching anime together. So I think we have a pretty good relationship.」
「Fufu, I see. Got it, then I’ll bring back a large pack of chocolates that you can share with your sister as a souvenir.」
「Eh? Really?? Ahaha, that makes me really happy─! Yeah, I’m looking forward to the souvenir then!」
「Yeah, got it.」
Sasaki-san promised me with a smile. I’m sure Mai will be happy about this too.
「Ah, then I should bring Sasaki-san a souvenir too when I go out somewhere. By the way, are you okay with sweet things, Sasaki-san?」
「Yeah, I love sweet things too. I recently went to a cake shop with Kasumi. Ah, would you like to see some photos? I took pictures of the cakes we ordered.」
「Ah, yeah, I want to see!」
「Okay. Then, wait a moment… umm, here you go.」
Saying that, Sasaki-san took out her smartphone and showed me the photos of the cakes.
「Oh─, these cakes look delicious! And Sasaki-san, you’re really good at taking photos! The composition and lighting are perfect! Are you studying photography or something?」
I honestly conveyed my thoughts after seeing the photos Sasaki-san showed me. The photos were that well taken.
「Eh? R-Really? I can’t tell myself… But maybe I’ve gotten good at it without realizing because I’m always taking pictures of the food I make.」
「Hee, I see… eh!? So you have saved photos of all the food you’ve made until now?」
「Eh? Y-Yeah, I guess?」
「Hee, that’s amazing! If it’s okay, show me all the photos you’ve taken so far! I’m really want to see them─!」
「Eh… N-No, they’re not that great, you know? They’re just pictures of the regular meals I make at home…」
「No, no, even so, I’m really curious about the photos of the food Sasaki-san has made! So if it’s okay, I’d like to see them… is that not okay?」
「Uhh… w-well, if you say so… yeah, it’s fine. I’ll show you a little bit. So wait a moment.」
「Yeah, got it!」
Saying that, Sasaki-san started looking for the photos on her smartphone, looking a little happy.
「Umm… ahh, found them. Then, here you go. It’s in an album of dishes, so feel free to slide through them.」
「Yeah, got it. Then, let’s see… uwaa! These photos look so delicious! And this dish in this photo looks so beautiful and tasty too!」
The photos of the homemade dishes that Sasaki-san showed me were all beautiful and looked very delicious.
「Yeah, as I thought, Sasaki-san is really amazing! It’s incredible that you can make so many different dishes! And all the photos looked so delicious that I want to try eating them─!」
「I-Is that so? Fufu, even if you praise me that much, I won’t give you anything. But… thank you for saying that, Yamada.」
When I conveyed my excitement, Sasaki-san replied with a happy smile.