—— After school.

Students who are dropping out of school and the lifting mouth shows a buzz, and students with department activities are soaking up and preparing.

Kenichi and I don't do clubs, so I'll be home as soon as it's usual.

And today, Valentine's Day, I plan to give Kenichi some chocolate at my house.

So I will be ready as soon as I get home...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Yes, I had plans......

"... suspicious. He's definitely hiding something."

Now I'm following Kosokoso so that Kenichi won't find me without going home.

Why are you doing this?

The cause of this is the lunch break ——

"Here, Kenichi. A gift from me."

"Showa gave me a present...? Sometimes it's unusual... and this'

"Kenichi wouldn't have to explain it to me, would he?

"Well...... It's certainly fitting to ask Showa. I don't have to worry about anything else spreading. '

'Cause I don't have any friends... It makes me sad to say it myself. "

"In the meantime, I did give it to you..."

'By the way, does the Young House know about this...?

'Well, we were together. Oh, but I don't think I'm gonna tell you.' Cause I keep a message. '

'... message?

I said, "I won't forgive you if I make you cry."

"... hey."

—— I happened to hear a conversation like that.

But I didn't hear it all thoroughly.

So I don't know what you two were talking about.

At first, because you were handing over a letter... I was thinking of a different person.

“I knew it!" I also thought...

But I found out it was different in the tone of the conversation between the two of us that I hear.

At the same time, I just knew it wasn't good for me.

As a result… to this day.

I confirm Kenichi's appearance so that I don't lose sight of him from the shadows............

What, that!?

Where!?

I was so careful......!

I panic and follow Kenichi's footsteps.

I look around gradually for allowances, but I can't find them inside.

Eventually, my ears picked up a familiar voice when I came around looking enough and behind the less popular separate building.

Good...... I found it!

I want to stop by Kenichi's place right now--

"Kato-kun! Please hang out with me if you like!!

When I heard those words, I couldn't get out before Kenichi.

"I don't want to hear it"

"Afraid to Ask"

The popular Kenichi makes me feel constantly anxious.

So I block my ears and wait still for the interaction to end.

But this event, which I thought would take some time, soon came to an end.

Pretty girl running off beside me.

It was a moment, but the kid seemed to be crying.

"Well..."

Not good!

I heard Kenichi, and I panicked to hide in the shadows so Kenichi wouldn't find me.

The thud of his chest also increased in intensity as he reacted to the approaching footsteps.

Unexpectedly kind to my head, came a familiar feeling.

I slowly raise my face so that I can be attracted to that feeling.

"Look, Harp, let's go home."

The smile of someone I love has been in my sight.

"... Kenichi, since when have you noticed?

"Hmm? What are you talking about?

Kenichi is stretching his body with his hands behind his head and yawning.

This way, you won't tell me anything......

I'm in love...

And what bothers me is the girl I was confessing earlier.

"... the other kid, he was so cute, wasn't he?

"I sure might be ~. But, harp noise."

"... what?

"All I have in my eyes is harp noise. Metaphor, no matter how beautiful they were. So --"

Kenichi walks one step forward Turns around and gently strokes my head.

"Can you give me some chocolate later? I've been looking forward to today!

I fall in love with Kenichi's smile, who smiles delightfully.

... you stay when I want you to.

... always thinks of such a annoying woman.

Really, already...

"... Hey Kenichi"

"What?

"... I like it"

"Oh, so am I."

When I smiled at Kenichi, Kenichi smiled slightly.