This is the book edition "How to Distance Yourself from Beautiful Girls" for the first anniversary of SS.

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On a certain day in June, after school, in the student meeting room.

"Ah, hey, hey, hey, hey, apples!"

"Nh, oh, look."

Tenku!

Oki-kun, I want mine too

"What's the taste?"

Is there any muscat left?

"Last time."

"Yes, thank you."

The three of us in the second year of the student association had set up a meeting place about the school trip.

As you can see, the meeting is not a formality.

Me and Jasmine Pear and Oki-kun.

Each sits at his or her own table, eats sweets, relaxes, and decides on the production of shimori.

Prepare early and plan carefully.

Thanks to Oki-kun's action plan, the schedule is progressing without delay.

However, sometimes Yang Jasmine Pear's thoughtful and sudden behavior makes the schedule go crazy, and Oki-kun and I make a match every time.

Well, that's a school trip, too.

If you don't enjoy the preparation, it's not worth the effort.

So forgive me, Oki-kun.

"I don't know what to do with the cover illustration."

Present the main agenda of the day at a time when the conversation has broken off.

The cover of the school trip is illustrated every year.

If a student council member can draw, it is better to ask a good student, although he has never gone beyond that.

"Isn't it the art department?"

"I see. How about Kimura-san?" I won some prizes before, and it was a topic of discussion. "

Ahh, there it is.

“Yes, I think you're a responsible girl.”

Well then, why don't we go and ask for a favor.

Who did it?

In response to Oki-kun's words, Yang Jasmine Pear asked immediately.

It seemed like a pure question, and there seemed to be no other intention.

Of course.

Sure?

"... nh?"

In response to my gaze, Oki-kun made a strange, confused expression.

Dull... no, this is probably blurry.

Nice to meet you, Oki-kun.

"W-why me?"

I mean, it's a girl.

"... so?"

"That's why Oki-kun has the best chance of success, isn't it?"

As I said, Oki looked at us with a grudge.

Appropriate materials and locations.

Anything that can be used should be used properly.

I don't think there is any objection.

Oki-kun exhales a small sigh as he leans his neck toward me.

Meanwhile, Yang Jasmine pear clapped her hands like a pin.

I see! Chitose! Cunning!

Yang Jasmine Pear

"Hah, hahh! Shh, shh, shh, shh..."

Oh, my God, this kid.

Fine. Let's go anyway, Oki-kun.

"... haha. I see..."

Oh, even a thousand years old?

"Just in case." He's the only one who's worried. "

After answering, Oki and I lined up and left the student meeting room.

Leave Yang Jimmy to go to the art room.

However, just before I closed the door, I felt that the Yang Jasmine Pear in the room was laughing like a grin.

Fufu, that's nice of you.

When I get back, I'll have to set up a little moxibustion.

"Excuse me."

Shortly after the knock, Oki-kun opens the door of the art room.

I took a step behind him and looked inside the classroom.

Eh, Oki-kun is here!

"Whoa. Photography. Photography."

What? Did you save anyone?

The gaze of about ten artists gathered here, to be precise, Oki-kun.

It looks like a surprise, like a flutter, like that.

Well, here's what's going to happen.

That's why you asked him to come.

Ah, Susami-san's here too.

"Ah, the student association." What the hell is that? "

Perhaps the speculation of the situation has begun, and the noise of the art clerks is gradually decreasing.

Oki-kun said while scratching his cheek with his fingers.

Is Kimura there?

"Ehhhhh, yes! It's Kimura!"

Kimura-san, who was in the back of the art room, snapped up.

A cute girl with an impressive short hair and a clear face.

Tall, well styled, stands out.

I don't really feel like a cultural department.

What's the matter?

Kimura-san, who came here, heard with a mixed voice of nervousness.

Well, I don't think that's impossible.

In many ways.

However, there is only one person who is more nervous than her.

"Ah, um... um, I'm just making up the book of school trips right now..."

Um, yeah?

Oki is slightly dyeing his cheeks and letting his eyes swim.

It's like a small child shy in front of someone you've never met.

Here, Oki-kun, hold on tight.

"So... I was wondering if you could draw that cover for Kimura..."

"Eh, me, me...?"

"... ahhh"

"... why?"

Kimura-san was slowly regaining his composure.

On the other hand, Oki-kun's nervousness hasn't been relieved at all.

"Well... the pattern fits my image best..." Besides... I thought Kimura could safely handle it.... how about that? "

Huh!

Kimura-san's face turned red this time.

Your eyes are moving like you're lost.

"... um, erm... it's hard, isn't it...?"

“Oh, yeah. You're going to need a design, and honestly, it's going to be a lot of work. I can't even give you a reward..."

So Oki finally raised his face and looked towards Kimura-san.

Maybe he's trying his best.

However, that embarrassing expression is sure to be useful in the negotiations.

"So... if you can't do it, just say no." It's just... I'd be glad if you'd take it on. "

"Oh...! I see..."

"Of course, I can help you too." so... can't you ask for it? "

Oki often said that.

The rest of the art crew watched the two of them as they breathed.

It's almost like I'm waiting for a confession.

……

"... um, yeah! That's fine!" All right, I'll try! "

"Oh, really? I'm sorry, thank you."

Oki stroked his chest and nodded happily to me behind him.

Sorry, but you were the only one worried about the outcome, Oki-kun.

There are no girls who can refuse to be asked to do this by you.

"Ji, what should I do then?"

"Oh, yeah. For now, give me your contact information. I'll tell you more."

"H--the contact information...! Um, yeah... well, yes."

At the end of the exchange, we greeted Mr. Kimura and left the art room.

While returning to the student meeting room, Oki-kun had a subtle expression that mixed with a sense of accomplishment and fatigue.

……

Indeed, this is what I have spoken of.

The wax that was the best hand for the purpose, in fact, worked well.

... but...

Oki-kun

Hmm?

"You and me, Kimura-san, make a messaging group for the three of us. That's where I'll be in touch."

You, too? However, if it's a message, I don't have a problem alone--

It's okay.

"... oh, oh"

... but I still just don't like it.