The day before the sports festival.

Kenichi and I were coming to the park near the house.

There is a basketball court where Kenichi and I have been playing since we were kids.

As the sun starts to set, the bustling park is slowly restoring its serenity...

Today, Rin and Tokonaki are gone.

At dusk, Kenichi and I practice alone.

"Nooo. It's been a long time since I've had a basketball game!Hey, Kinnon!!

Kenichi said this with a smile that didn't give in when she decided on the three points.

I mean... the hand that tried to stop Kenichi's chute is empty and empty.

"... I think it would be nice to attack at height."

"Haha. No, I'm not!But what better way to practice?

"... but...It makes me sad. "

I say as I lean.Then he stroked his head and said, "Now it's time for the harp to attack!"He forgave me for swelling.

You're not a child anymore... treat me like a child...

After paying off, he puts the ball on his paid hand and turns to his favorite face.

You look so handsome in vain.

I'm teasing you again... at all.

I sighed and stood back to the half-line.

Then, once Kenichi returns the ball, it returns and starts moving.

After a few fights, Kenichi pulled out the side and hit the chute, the ball slipped the ring as it stood.

Kenichi was impressed.Hahhhhhh ", clapping.

Even though it was easy to lose, it seemed a lot happier.

"... Kenichi, be serious.This is not going to be practice. "

"Ahahah, I'm sorry.I fell in love with her. "

"... falling in love.It's not as sophisticated as a pro. "

"Really? I just love watching the sound of the violin play basketball like this ~"

"... ahh"

I returned carelessly and picked up the ball and headed to Kenichi.

I wish I had a little more cute attitude... but this is how I returned it.

I wish I could honestly say "thank you" for what you praised...

I feel disgusted with my personality-but Kenichi talks to me before I fall into self-loathing.

I'm sure you know my personality, so you shook me up before I let you think about it.

... at all.

It's always sloppy.

At the same time that my feelings of depression disappeared, I saw Kenichi with a face like nothing.

"We don't do clubs with each other, so exercise is fresh.Besides, don't you think high school students are getting youthful when they work hard at events like this?

"... I see.All the classes are tight, right?I thought people would say, "That's a pain in the ass."

"No, no, it's because it's originally a school that works hard for events.How many people like it and want to be here?That's impossible. "

"... fufu.That's right. "

A school that seeks students' autonomy and initiative.

Kenichi and I were aiming for that, and we were aiming for this place.

But I don't think so.

I didn't expect to take sports festivals seriously.

... were you inspired by those two?

With that in mind, Kenichi picked up the ball and started turning it around at the tip of his index finger.

A faint smile looked up at the sky and narrowed my eyes.

"It's been a long time since we've practiced like this together.I miss something. "

"... that's right.Maybe since the summer of Nakasan. "

I see. It's been a year since then ~ "

"... yeah. I don't do club work in high school.But it's been a long time since your body remembered.I don't have the strength to run anymore.... "

"Well, I won't run in.I'm tired of running stones! "

"... in that case, you're not breathing at all.As clever as ever. Health Ghost..... "

"You're a ghost.I have a limit, too? However, it's better to hold it because I'm stronger than other people and remember to take it out moderately.I can't always do everything I can. "

"... is that so?

"Of course. I'm a human being, and I can't do anything I can't do.

"... Kenichi seems to be able to do anything."

"Well, it certainly looks like that, but I'm good at it."

Smile like an innocent boy.

Unconsciously, I felt my chest pounding on that face, and my face became slightly hot.

I slap my face with my hands "hot".

I decided to ask Kenichi what I was worried about in order to deceive him about his embarrassment.

"... hey"

"Hmm? What's wrong? - The harp."

"... what have you been doing with Tokiwaki lately?

Every day we sneak together... really, I envy you.

Kenichi is the only one who cares about Tsunekagi for a long time, and even if we don't talk about it, it feels like we're connected.

That's really... envious.

"Haha! Are you jealous?

"... bad?

"It's not bad! And you admitted it honestly!Oh no, he's cute every time. "

"... a little. Don't stroke me and treat me like a child...."

"Well, well. Isn't that nice?"

Squeaks and strokes my head, laughing happily.

I can't deny the feeling of being held back... but it's against the rules not to feel bad.

"... so, what are you doing with Tokiwaki?Come on, tell me.It's tomorrow, okay?

"Hmm? That's right.I may not understand the sound of the harp.Showa is just preparing for a sports festival.Downloading? Ah, but it's a little different for him. "

"... what is that?Aren't you doing good and making a good impression?

"I guess I have a lot of good deeds to do.I don't want to talk about it from myself... but I think I'm seeing someone. "

"... then the ratings around you are high, right?It doesn't look like that. "

"Well, I'll hide what I did, I won't tell you, and you'll push me.That's why all the bad things stand out, and the impression is not good.You don't really understand the sound of the harp, do you?

"... yeah. I haven't actually seen it.To be clear, "Rin and Kenichi, why?Sometimes I thought, "

"Well, that's a natural opinion!Showa has a really bad personality.I almost disappeared when I left it behind. "

Kenichi smiled bitterly and unfortunately shrugged her shoulders.

I am not familiar with Tokiwaki. [M]

But Kenichi and Rin didn't lie, so I tried to listen to the rumors around me.

"... that's why you're helping me?

"That's not all.I'd be glad to know who he really is and to be recognized. "

"... are you happy?

"Oops! Showa's self-esteem is low, twisted, seems unreliable, and misunderstandable!

"... eh. Is that a compliment?

"Haha! But I see more people than anyone else, and what I've been tasked to do is do things with my dick.You may not know the sound of the harp, but you're being stupid and fucking serious.

"... there may indeed be enough seriousness to endure Rin's Spartan education"

"Am I right?

Rin won't compromise, so it's tough when you tell me.

It's easy to understand, but the standards for that amount are high...

On second thought, Tsunekagi-kun is following me whilst complaining...

Sure, that could be awesome.

"That's why I do what I can.Even so, it's up to Showa to grasp the opportunity and kickback. "

"... I see.Can I talk to Rin about this?

"Isn't that nice?Well, you know, it's about the Wakamiya. "

Rin knows...

Uh, maybe you can say that.

Because the mood is more than usual.

When you think about it, you behave in a healthy and smiling way.

I thought of my best friend's mood and laughed unexpectedly.

Well, it's time to do it!This time, it feels like it's tight. "

"... fun"

"I'll tell you what, I'll take advantage of the physical difference and attack.Of course, seriously. "

"... it's okay. Kenichi, I can't lose this."

"Haha! Then if I win, it's a punitive game!In the meantime, let's put five in advance. "

"... that's fine.It's me who wins. "

"I'll tell you what. I'll definitely have peppers who don't like the sound of the harp."

"... if I win, you'll eat a bottle of Marma."

"I'm the only one who punishes games...?

"... let's do it.I'll definitely feed you. "

"Hahaha... Are you serious?No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

I answer him with a smile on my face.

"... I embrace Kenichi, who fell down in disgust.I'll take care of it. "

"Love is distorted!?!?

Kenichi's crowd echoed the idle park, and me and him stared at each other... laughing.