"Party?"

"Hmm... can you do me a favor?

After that, I followed Shino-san to the courtyard. Sitting on the bench set up there, Shino-san talked about the invitation to the party. When I heard the story, they told me to bring a man as a partner.

Shino-san looks at us with her hands tied around her chest to pray.

"Please. I'll do whatever I can!

... anything? That's a fascinating word... No, I reacted, but I think I should return it now.

"Shino-san, don't tell me to do anything."

That said, I put my hands on Shino-san's shoulder and stared.

If Shino-san is in trouble, I'll help.

I cut my words there, changed my serious expression to a smile, and smiled at Shino.

"Because Shino-san is my dear friend."

When she heard the words, Shino-san turned red and pounded.

And he thanked me with a stupid look.

"Oh, thank you."

It is as if I were waking up and dreaming. The focus of the eye is not right.

I wonder if it's okay...

"Shino-san? Poetry, huh?

Ha!

You finally regained consciousness at my call, and Shino-san looked decent.

"Oh, I'm sorry! I didn't think you'd get such a good answer."

"No, as I said earlier, Shino-san is an important friend, so it's normal to want to help if you're in trouble."

"Uh-huh, thank you."

She thanked me with tears in her eyes.

"But I don't have any clothes to wear at the party...."

"Oh, don't worry about that area. I'll have it all here."

Eh?

"Of course, please come. I'll fix everything from clothes to ornaments."

Shino-san told me nicely.

"Well, I don't want you to choose anything too flashy...."

"It's okay, Amber. I'll pick something that suits you."

"Just a suit or something."

"It's okay! It's okay!

She cries out with a sun-like smile.

It is strange that when I hear that word, I feel that I am not quite all right.

... no, Shino-san knows! Think about it. That's better for mental health.

I've decided to go there, so why don't you be my best partner in any outfit!

"Well, I'll pick you up that day, so stay home!

"Are you picking me up?

"Yeah, the party's going to be at the hotel, so go a little early and I'll give you the clothes so you can change at the hotel."

Oh, my God! I don't know what to wear until the day! I'm so worried...

"Ah, I'm so glad Amber said no to me."

"What about boys in other classes?

Ugh!

Shino-san looks awkward.

"... I don't know, I haven't figured it out yet."

Well, it hasn't been long since I went to school.

A word of consolation was given to Shino, who was a little depressed.

"After a little while, we'll get used to it and get along."

"I see, the other boys seem to be upset...."

And Shino-san whispers something.

"If Amber will be there, then...."

I don't know what it is, but I can't hear you...

"Sorry, Shino-san, I didn't hear you."

"Ah! I'm sorry! Nothing."

"Ah, is that so...?

Well, okay.

But Shino-san's face turned red.

Maybe he said something embarrassing.... if I'd listened a little more carefully, I could have responded! I regret it a little, but I can't help it.

Has it settled down a little? Because the redness came out of Shino's face, I will ask what I am worried about.

"What's a party like? I don't know much about manners..."

Shino-san thought a little about my question before returning the answer.

"It's a dinner party, so don't worry about manners. But you might want to be careful how you talk, because there are many older people."

Well, Shino-san continued.

"I don't think Amber has much to say, so I'm fine. But don't let anybody ask you to follow me!

I'm a kid! Shino-san continued.

"Amber, I'm worried that you might cheat on me because I'm so gentle, and I'm going to let some oneesan eat me."

Say it yourself and darken your expression by thinking of the sight.

"Yes! I'll give you a knife to protect yourself, so if you're in trouble, stab me and run!

Why did you conclude that?!

"No, I don't want a knife...."

"? It's okay. Because men are authorized to hold them for escorts."

I know! My maid taught me! But there's no such thing!

Looking at the clock, it was almost time for class to begin.

"It's time for us to go back to class.

That's right.

I will return my words with a little hesitation. [M]

When I asked what was going on, Shino pretended to be nothing.

Just... connect with words.

"I just wanted to be alone..."

... cute thing to say.