After a hectic day at the academy, I literally fled home.
However, since we need to discuss yesterday’s events, I’m planning to gather everyone at my place for a talk.
The girls needed to go home first to prepare, so we parted ways for now, but since Daiki had no particular plans, the two of us headed to my house first.
「Well, come on in. The TV remote is over there, so feel free to watch TV while you wait.」
「Got it.」
Looking back, after receiving a sudden “confession” (?) from my childhood friend saying “Be my boyfriend!!”, which turned the atmosphere into a bed of nails, I literally fled home.
Ah, by the way, I put Natsu’s invitation on hold for now. Of course. After being told to “be her boyfriend” in a desperate manner in front of everyone, I can’t just say, “Okay, I understand.” This isn’t some old variety show.
Considering Natsu’s situation, it might work as a “repellent”. But in my case, Hikari and Asaki would definitely barge in, so it’s inevitable that people would think, “What’s with this harem guy, I’ll kill him.” Or rather, they probably already think that.
Thinking about tomorrow’s life at the academy is quite painful.
Also, when Natsu mentioned having dinner together, it wasn’t just with our family, but with Daiki, Hikari, and Asaki too.
Kaname-kaasan said she wanted to thank them for yesterday.
I think it’s natural to protect Natsu, so I don’t think there’s any need to go out of their way for me, but the three of them helped out of goodwill, and I wanted to thank them properly too.
So Hikari and Asaki went home to change clothes, and we parted ways at the school gate, with Natsu, Hina, Daiki, and I heading home.
Daiki didn’t need to change clothes, so after seeing Natsu and Hina home, the two of us came to my house, which is the current situation.
Leaving Daiki in the living room, I returned to my room and changed from my uniform into casual clothes. Considering we might have dinner together, there’s a possibility of eating out, but I judged that if we’re going to talk, it’s unlikely to be outside, so I put on a T-shirt and cargo pants. This way, even if we do go out, it shouldn’t be a problem. Or rather, if we eat out, Daiki would have to go in his uniform, but well, it’s fine. It’s Daiki after all.
After changing, I returned to the living room, sat on the sofa, and looked at the TV.
However, at this time in the evening, all the channels were showing news or talk shows, and there was nothing particularly interesting.
「Daiki.」
「Nn? What’s up all of a sudden?」
「Thanks for yesterday. You really saved me.」
Looking back, it was really a close call. Without everyone’s help, I might not have been able to save Natsu safely. Even if I could have saved her, I might not have made it in time.
「It’s embarrassing when you put it like that. But you could have handled that much on your own, right?」
「If it was just about beating them up, maybe, but protecting Natsu at the same time, I’m not so confident, or at least I don’t think I would’ve had the leeway.」
Thanks to Hikari and Daiki clearing the way, things went smoothly, but if I had been alone, I might have ended up making one or two of them unable to move again.
「Well, we’re not in a relationship where you need to thank me. I’ll just ask for your help next time I’m in trouble.」
「I can’t imagine a situation where I’d be useful if you were in trouble…」
At most, I could barge in and scatter the girls surrounding him. I think I could do that. But if that happened, I’d definitely lose my place in the class.
「By the way, Shougo.」
「Nn?」
Daiki lowers his voice a bit, asking me seriously. It seems to be a serious topic.
「About your eye…」
「…Ahh, this.」
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I reach for my left eye. I wondered when he would ask, but it seems he wants to know now.
「I was thinking of talking about it when everyone gathered. Do I have to talk about it now?」
「No, the details can wait. But, um, is it affecting your body in any way?」
Daiki is probably worried about me. He might even think that the reason I got this left eye is related to them.
「Normally, there’s no problem. It often hurts at night, but it varies from day to day. Well, it’s a small price to pay for a miracle.」
「I’m sorry. If we were more──」
「Don’t be stupid. I barely managed to be useful until the very end, you know? If you apologize for that, how many times do I have to apologize?」
He’s surprisingly serious, this guy. He usually seems unmotivated and interacts with people in a straightforward way, giving a detached impression, but I think he’s actually a passionate guy at heart.
「I see, then I’ll just be grateful. But still──」
「Oi, don’t get too close. I’m not into that.」
Daiki brings his face closer, as if to peer into my left eye.
If a girl were to be approached this closely by his handsome face, she wouldn’t stand a chance. But unfortunately, I’m not into that.
「It’s normal now.」
「When there’s nothing, it’s really normal. No pain, and it doesn’t turn red.」
Daiki seems interested, staring intently at my left eye.
「Don’t get too close, it’s creepy.」
「Come on, I’m curious about how it works. Oi Shougo, don’t run away──」
Daiki grabs both my shoulders, trying not to let me back away. Hmm? This situation looks familiar…
「Chiwa─!! I’m here, Shou-nii─!!」
「Onii-chan, I’m ho─me…」
「Shou-chan, the door was unlocked…?」
──Ahh, I see, this is how it happens. I can’t blame Natsu for what happened before.
「Shou-niisama, Dai-niisama. I thought it might be the case, but to think it was really like this… No, it’s okay. I’ll accept Shou-niisama no matter what kind of sexual preference you have──」
「Wait, wait, wait, wait. Listen to me first. And Daiki, let go right now.」
「What do you mean? I still want to see more though… Well, everyone’s here, so I guess we can continue later.」
「Don’t pour oil on the fire with your words!! You’re an idiot after all!! Idiot, idiot!!」
「Ahh, it’s been a while since I heard that line.」
「Don’t get nostalgic!!」
「Onii-chan and Daiki-senpai were in that kind of relationship…?」
「Shou-chan… Is that why you didn’t go out with me…?」
「Stop it, stop it!! All of you, stop saying weird things!!」
For the next few minutes until the girls’ misunderstandings were cleared up, I had to desperately explain myself.
──Why do they latch onto this so much!?