After Coincidentally Saving the New Transfer Student’s Little Sister, We Gradually Grew Closer

So, I did something bold...

In the dark, listening to Aoyagi sleep, I regretted what I had done.

He had a fever and I responded hastily, but Aoyagi did what I usually do to Emma.

Totally overdid this.

Aoyagi was naturally confused.

He's falling asleep now with a gentle breath like that......

It looks like my eyes are getting used to the dark now, and if I close my face, I can see Aoyagi's face.

Somehow, I put my face close.

If you look at it this way, eyelashes...... it's long......

It's like a girl.

Her face is shrewd, and her nose is high.

It's a shame your hair is a little bumpy.

Wouldn't it be more popular with the girls if they just got their hair done?

That way - it's a class and there's nothing bad to be said...

Even today he bought one villain and you were all complaining.

On second thought, Aoyagi is right about what you are saying, but no one is trying to understand you.

No, Nishien Temple, you were on Aoyagi's side, so maybe you understand.

But his standing felt like he was in the middle of nowhere.

So Aoyagi, on your side, you won't say anything.

From the side, Aoyagi, one of you has been made a bad guy.

It's so sad to watch.

I'm thinking about this, but I'm in a bystander group in my class.

I really wanted to say he was right, but once I tried to defend you, Aoyagi, I was stopped by him just by my gaze.

Later, pursuing the matter at a time when we could be alone, he said, "That's okay, that's it. If someone doesn't become the bad guy, there are things that can't be done. When you went in, your opinion would have broken up and developed into a rub. Even if I'm being blamed at school, you don't have to defend me. When I needed it, the award would do it for me" and vice versa.

I understand what Aoyagi said.

If other people flowed by my attachment to Aoyagi's side, it was possible that my opinions would split in two and the conversation would begin.

He hated it and tried to do it peacefully by becoming one bad person and not saying it back.

One sacrifice will save us all.

It may sound good, but it's a very hard way to live.

I can't do the same.

How sweet is he......

- Well, it reminds me of the interaction I had with Dr. Hanasawa at school today.

When I asked you about your preferences, Aoyagi.

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"- Hmm? Is that a comic book genre that Aoyagi seems to like? Why would you ask that?

During lunch break, Hanasawa was asked back about her intentions when she visited me.

"I'm going to recommend a comic book to him, but I don't know his taste, so I'd like you to tell me"

"Then you can ask Nishien Temple. He's been dating Aoyagi longer than I am, and if it's a hobby like that, you're naturally more familiar with Nishien Temple, my best friend."

"That's... that..."

"Is there a reason he can't ask?

To Dr. Hanasawa's question, I snort.

At first, I thought I'd ask Nishien Temple, too.

But Aoyagi reminded me that you wanted us all to keep our company to ourselves, and I reconsidered.

Aoyagi, if you ask me about your preferences, they will doubt your relationship at all.

In that regard, Dr. Hanasawa is aware of our relationship, and it seems that Aoyagi understands you.

Exactly, I thought it was a good person in this situation right now.

"Hmm... well then you can answer me... Honestly, you better stop recommending comics to him, huh?

"Why?

"Should I say I'm close to being a realist? He hates the improbable realistically. Especially when there's no basis for happiness."

"... they're going to like stories that would make them happy if they were normal..."

"Normal, then... I think I've said this before, but he's changing his mind. Well, I can't tell you the details, but there's been a lot in the past. So if you really want to recommend it, you should make it a comic book with reality. Especially if it's hard work and results."

I see, is it a comic book that is realistic and results thanks to hard work?

At this point, there were a number of candidates floating around in me.

Maybe I hope it's a sports comic strip in particular.

There are many sports comics where special abilities are used, but there is an emphasis on reality, and many that thanks to the fruitful effort, results are achieved.

"- On the contrary, you should avoid anything with a happy portrayal of the family. If he's bad, he'll be able to avoid it."

"What...?

"No, it's nothing. Anyway, let's make it a comic book with reality and results from hard work"

That's all Dr. Hanasawa said, she turned her back on me and went inside the staff room, confused.

The way you said it earlier is like - Aoyagi, you hate happy families.

He is so sweet, I thought he had been raised by kind parents in a happy family.

But was that perception an error...?

I was worried about what Dr. Hanasawa said, and I forgot that time had passed and thought about Aoyagi.

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"Aoyagi... how many things do you have...?

I ask Aoyagi, who is still sleeping in a healthy sleep, with a small voice.

Have you been able to hide what I thought about Aoyagi all day?

Probably not noticed from how he is......

It would be hard if they were noticed and could be avoided......

... No, you're more like him now than that.

I'm worried that the fever suddenly went up even though she seemed fine.

If it gets any worse, no one can help him if he lives alone...

Even today (...) Your mother contacted me that you were staying at the company, so would it be okay if I wasn't home......?

Besides, Aoyagi, I don't have the keys to your house. If I go home, Aoyagi, your house will remain unlocked in an inadvertent state.

So again, this is a natural response.

- I decided to put what came to mind into action while making such an excuse to someone invisible.

First, bring a futon for Emma from the house and put Emma to bed in a separate room to keep the cold from moving.

And I can wrap a towel around the ice pillow I brought from the house and carefully stay under your head, Aoyagi, to keep you awake.

I also put a sip on his forehead to lower the heat so that it would be easier for you a little bit faster.

Later, I'll wait by until he wakes up.

... That's a strange thing.

Even though it's only been a few days since we met, I couldn't help but wonder why.

Besides, some of me feel relieved to be beside him.

True, Aoyagi, you are a stranger.

... Maybe that's why.

This is what I'm thinking right now.

"Aoyagi... I respect your thoughts. But I can't stand it forever if it's hard on you, can I? I'm surprisingly selfish, aren't I?

Good thing I slept and couldn't reach my voice, I put my thoughts into words.