The Classmate Who Is Adored by Everyone Smiles Teasingly Only at Me-Chapter 2V1 .1 - Smiling Strawberry Parfait

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The next morning, Sōma entered the classroom and immediately started searching for Chika.

“Hasn’t she arrived yet?”

He couldn’t find her figure and felt disappointed.

Of course, there wouldn’t be such a quiet classroom if those lively girls were around.

“Shōhei, good morning.”

“Sōma, hey—.”

After exchanging greetings with his close classmates, Sōma fiddled with his smartphone, waiting for Chika to arrive at her seat.

He wanted to talk to Chika as soon as possible and discuss various matters.

They had promised to cooperate with each other for their mutual goals, but they hadn’t made any specific arrangements regarding when, where, and what to do.

They should have decided on these things yesterday or at least exchanged contact information, but the surprise from Chika at the end of the day made him forget about all those details.

“… She seemed kinda weird yesterday.”

The usual Chika was like a mascot, adorable and healing just by being around.

While he never openly fawned over her like the other girls did, he couldn’t deny feeling a sort of paternal instinct or protective desire toward her——she was undoubtedly the type of girl who evoked those feelings.

And yet, yesterday’s Chika was entirely unlike her usual self.

She appeared more mature, bewitching, and there was a certain fear that if he let his guard down, he might be preyed upon.

However, at the same time, there was a sense of relief and comfort when he was with her.

“Who knew she had such acting skills?”

As he recalled the past, he became aware of his cheeks turning red and felt a dazzling sensation.

At that moment, he was surprised, perplexed, and even had a pounding heart.

…Yes, at that time, Chika was not just cute; she was beautiful.

It’s amazing how much someone can change with just their atmosphere.

‘I don’t really understand girls’, he thought.

“… Maybe it’s better to forget. It feels like it would be better for my mental and physical health.”

He shook his head to change his mood and focused on browsing his favorite recipe site on his smartphone.

The vibrant photos of sweets comforted Sōma’s restless heart.

“Ah, um, Miki-chan, I’ve already arrived in the classroom. Can you let go of my hand now?”

“It’s fine. Let’s stay like this until the bell rings.”

“Well, that’s a bit…”

It seems Chika and the others have arrived.

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He put his smartphone in his pocket and headed toward the two girls who entered the classroom.

“Ah, Ichinose.”

Miki noticed him first.

“Why? Are you giving us sweets to eat in the morning?”

At her words, the atmosphere of the girls in the classroom changed instantly, as if they were bloodthirsty carnivores.

“No, there are no sweets today.”

To avoid being attacked, he raised both hands up, trying to appeal that he had nothing to offer.

While sensing the girls’ disappointment and the lack of excitement, he continued,

“It’s not about that. I have something to discuss with Chika.”

“… ‘Chika’?”

It was not the person named who was called, but Miki’s eyebrows twitched.

“Wait a moment. Ichinose, why are you calling Chika so friendly? You, you don’t have that kind of relationship with her.”

“She told me to call her that.”

“Huh? Chika?”

“Am, um! Sōma-san, this way!”

Miki looked completely bewildered, and Chika grabbed Sōma’s sleeve almost simultaneously.

She dragged him out into the hallway.

“What’s the matter? You’re the one who told me to call you by your name.”

Yesterday, after returning home, Sōma spent about an hour agonizing over how to address Chika Satomi.

As a result, he decided to simply call her ‘Chika.’

It would be a lie to say that he felt no embarrassment, but calling her ‘Satomi’ after what had happened felt like conceding defeat or running away.

So, he resolved to call her ‘Chika’ openly even within the classroom.

“Well, I understand that, but since I’ve never been called ‘Chika’ by a boy before, it’s a bit awkward.”

Chika scratched her head, a little embarrassed.

“If you want me to stop, I can stop calling you ‘Chika,’.”

With a teasing tone, he said it partly as payback for the embarrassing experience he had yesterday.

“No-no, please don’t hesitate to call me ‘Chika.’ Actually, I think calling each other by our names will bring us closer and foster a good working relationship.”

“…If you’re okay with it, then it’s fine.”

Sōma had thought she might refuse, saying it would be embarrassing if he kept calling her ‘Chika,’ he was surprised that his guess was off the mark.

“But please look after Saito. I can’t handle her on my own.”

“Understood. I’ll talk to her later because I have a favor to ask about Miki-chan too. Can you not tell her about our promise?”

“Why? I think it would be better to explain things before any misunderstandings arise.”

It’s a well-known fact that hiding things like this would only lead to trouble.

Since they weren’t doing anything wrong, he believed she should properly tell her best friend.

However, Chika vigorously shook her head.

“No, no! If Miki-chan finds out, she’ll definitely follow us anywhere. It would ruin everything.”

“Ah… I see.”

Miki’s actions, which show her doting affection for Chika, are easily predictable, making her premonition highly convincing.

“Got it. If Chika says so, I won’t tell her.”

Sōma nodded, and Chika let out a sigh of relief.

“Please do that for me. So, what did you want to talk about?”

“It’s about yesterday’s promise. We haven’t decided on the specifics, like when to do it or anything.”

“Oh, right, I almost forgot.”

Chika placed her finger on her cheek, deep in thought.

“Well then, how about right after school today?”

“I’m totally fine with that.”

Sōma, who wasn’t part of any after-school clubs or attending cram school, rarely had a packed schedule.

“That’s great. So, let’s meet up in front of the station after school then.”

“In front of the station? We don’t have to go out of our way to meet there. We can meet at school.”

After all, they were classmates.

“It might be troublesome if Miki-chan sees us.”

Chika looked a bit apologetic and glanced at their 1st-year Class 4 classroom.

“It feels a bit awkward saying this to my friend, but…”

“It’s not unreasonable to be cautious when you see how affectionate Miki treats you. Well, it’s fine, okay? Eventually, you’ll show them a grown-up Chika and surprise them. I’m sure she’ll be happy too.”

“That sounds great. I want to grow and repay them for everything they’ve done for me. I’ll do my best!”

Chika seemed to like Sōma’s idea and clapped her hands happily.

Then, she cutely raised her fist toward the ceiling.

“Come on, Sōma-san, you too.”

“Me too?”

“It’s a rally, a rally!”

“In the corner of the hallway?”

“What’s wrong with that? Come on, 1, 2, 3!”

“Ohh!”

Chika laughed childishly, showing her usual self.

Yesterday’s evening version of her felt like some kind of mistake, he thought.