Chapter 370: Chapter 367: My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected
"Since we can’t participate, let’s watch properly," Shirakawa Sawahei took the initiative to speak, trying to dissuade the girls’ ideas. "Tsukimi, aren’t you competing this year?"
"Relay race, huh... that’s such a hassle... and I’m not exactly a fast runner... remember last year in the first year’s relay, when you had to carry me to the medical room?"
"You were pushing yourself too hard. I told you not to run the last leg."
"Hehe~ I wanted to test my limits then, and didn’t Kashi Hayakawa run the last leg back then too?"
"Is that so?" Shirakawa Sawahei was evidently surprised. Though he chose Miss Kaori as his learning partner in first year, most of his time went into brushing up his study skills, and he took a backseat during sports festivals... Who knew Little Arrogant participated in a relay once too?
Weird... Didn’t Kashi Hayakawa say she wasn’t into sports much... So why did she take the last leg so willingly in first year? Was she pestered too much by the homeroom teacher?
Shirakawa Sawahei recalled Uehara Shigeo’s face, feeling relieved that he didn’t reveal his athletic talent to his homeroom teacher back then... Otherwise, in first year, he might also have been dragged into the boys’ relay race.
"So? Did Hayakawa win in the end?"
Tsukimi Sakurazawa frustratedly answered, "Yes... Kashi Hayakawa seemed so at ease, like she didn’t even see me as an opponent... Since that day, I resolved to lose weight..."
"Don’t mention it." Shirakawa Sawahei sneered, "Your weight-loss strategy is buying a crepe and sharing it with me? Claiming to halve the calorie intake that way?"
"It’s indeed halved! See, am I not much slimmer~"
"You..."
Just as Shirakawa Sawahei was about to retort with "Less than a hundred pounds, either flat-chested or short," he glimpsed Tsukimi Sakurazawa’s ample chest and hesitated, choosing to retract the comment silently...
Hmm, better save that for Asano Nazuki. She’s got both aspects... damage multiplier 200%...
The slacking girl nearby overheard Shirakawa Sawahei and the whiny girl’s chat, casting a longing glance at them, inwardly sighing that she should’ve transferred schools earlier... Then she could’ve spent more delightful high school days with Shirakawa...
No, wait... If I had a choice, why pick the first year? Why not start as childhood friends!
Being with Shirakawa since childhood... Reading comics and novels together, I continue as an illustrator, we dive into the world of anime, and in high school, team up with a light novel writer to create games... Finally...
Finally getting Shirakawa stolen by some unremarkable, unnoticed, clichéd heroine???
Cute little Ise Yu shuddered awake from her fantasy, whispering, "Close call."
Almost wandered into the path of a losing heroine...
Childhood friends often lose, surprise entrants are the way to go, Ise Yu, don’t forget this unchanging rule. How can you become a good manga artist without knowing this!
"Since we can’t participate in the games, let’s find good seats in the stands to watch," Shirakawa Sawahei checked his phone. Little Arrogant just sent a message, saying that after the couples’ basketball game starts, there’s something they need his help with.
Having just come through a chaotic scene, Shirakawa Sawahei naturally couldn’t refuse Kashi Hayakawa’s request. After suggesting to the group, he led them to a row of seats slightly near the aisle in the stands, then glanced around to send his location to Kashi Hayakawa.
[I’m here, should I come to you or are you coming to me?]
[Shirakawa-san is competing, right? Naturally, I’ll come to find you, since I’m free.]
Shirakawa Sawahei: "..."
Though the previous chaotic scene was hard to handle, having dodged Tsukimi’s backstabbing, he felt confident enough to send a question mark back.
[Hayakawa-san, what are you talking about? Who said I’m competing? I’ve already said I’m not interested in this competition.]
[Hmm?]
[I’m not competing.]
[Shirakawa-san is so thoughtful to consider the feelings of a free person like me... How can I repay you?]
[I appreciate Hayakawa-san’s gratitude.] Shirakawa Sawahei replied, satisfied, just about to tease Little Arrogant for a sablefish meal, when a reply came from the other side.
[Oh?]
[Then, Shirakawa-san, tell me, what don’t you like about me?]
Innocuous as it seemed, the tone held numerous hidden dangers, catching Shirakawa Sawahei off guard, unable to collect himself for a long time...
No way, sir, a fight can start over this?
Perhaps, this is just women...
No, a woman skilled in Knife Arts lv4...
Thinking this, Shirakawa Sawahei couldn’t help but grab the little lady at the end, advising earnestly.
"You mustn’t follow your sister’s steps in the future."
Black Hearted Lolita grumbled impatiently, "Idiot Shirakawa, why would I follow her for no reason..."
"Nothing, just a precaution."
Shirakawa Sawahei shrugged, ignoring the disdainful look of the little Lolita. A lv4 Little Arrogant he can barely handle, but if Black Hearted Lolita also becomes like Miss Kaori... Then my study partners will be in real danger!
Hmm... Got to keep Little Transparent away from Kashi Hayakawa...
And the slacker girl too... She used to idolize Kashi Hayakawa, she might be the easiest to sway!
The group of five slowly made their way to the stands. The basketball court’s auditorium space was large, the students’ enthusiasm seemingly not affecting its capacity, and Shirakawa Sawahei easily found five seats together.
Because he had to discuss matters with Little Arrogant later, Shirakawa Sawahei chose the outermost seat by the aisle for an easy exit.
At that moment, with a few seats from far to near, waiting for the girls to sit down, Shirakawa’s position near the aisle meant that the space beside him was limited to just one seat.
Sitting next to Shirakawa to watch the basketball game... such a good chance can’t be missed!
Ise Yu, in her affectionate state, was reluctant to leave Shirakawa Sawahei’s side. Just as she planned to seize the opportunity in a surprise move while the others were off guard, Shirakawa Sawahei straightforwardly placed Little Transparent beside him.
"Tachibana, have a seat here."
"Eh...okay..."
Tachibana Tomoku was a bit puzzled but sat down, leaving three girls standing around, staring at him with complicated expressions.
"What expressions are you guys making?" Shirakawa Sawahei said calmly, "Sit down quickly, don’t bother others."