While I Was Giving Love Advice to My Best Friend, the School's Most Beautiful Girl Somehow Became the Closest Person to Me-Chapter 5Volume 1 .4 - A Night for Just the Two of Us

A Night for Just the Two of Us

“This is a matter between Alisa and me, and it has nothing to do with you, Kogure-kun. Did Alisa talk to you about it?”

“Yes.”

“Huh. You’ve gotten quite close. For Alisa to talk about such things with a boy… Kogure-kun, you’re surprisingly capable.”

“By the way, there was a thunderstorm yesterday. Knowing that Asahina-san is afraid of thunder, why did you leave her alone? That’s heartless, and I feel sorry for Asahina-san.”

“You’re really taking Alisa’s side, aren’t you? Well, of course. Alisa is really cute, and she has a great figure. If she likes you, maybe she’ll become your girlfriend. She’s actually a girl who’s earnestly longing for romance.”

“If I have Otsuki-san’s approval, maybe I have a chance. I’m good at household chores like cleaning, laundry, and sewing. Last night, Asahina-san enjoyed the curry I made. She looked the happiest I’ve ever seen her while eating.”

“Wait, you went to Alisa’s house!?”

“You thought we talked on the phone? I was worried. When I hear her trembling voice, scared of the thunder, I want to go help her. I guess Asahina-san has many weaknesses. The more I know, the more I want to support her.”

“…”

“Usually, it was Otsuki-san who did that, right? Oh, but you had a fight, so maybe you’re no longer needed. Maybe I should be the one to support her from now on.”

“!?”

“She was so cute yesterday. Saying she was scared and asking to hold hands. I stayed by her side until she fell asleep. I’ll go see her later. I’m sure she’ll welcome me warmly.”

“…”

“She’s currently in a fight with my best friend, Otsuki-san, so I guess I’ll have to take her best friend’s place. I wonder if Asahina-san will come to adore me instead.”

“What are you talking about!? There’s no way Alisa would wish for such a thing. I can’t manage without Alisa… and I’m sure Alisa can’t manage without me either!”

Otsuki-san’s words made me angry.

“Then why did you leave her alone if you think so? You knew she was scared of thunder! She was drenched in the rain, standing there in a daze, and eventually she even got a fever. Do you understand what you’ve done to her?”

“What…”

“She’s only got a slight fever, and I’ve taken care of her, so I think she’s already recovering. But what do you think would have happened to her if I hadn’t been there? She lives alone and isolated!”

“…”

“It’s easy for you to say. If it were me, I would never let my best friend end up in such a state. I wouldn’t trouble my best friend or let go of her!”

“It’s because Alisa lied to me.”

“Yeah, that’s right. I think the whole thing is entirely Asahina-san’s fault. But… you shouldn’t have said something that would push her away. There’s nothing good about doing that. Do you realize what will happen if you keep fighting with Asahina-san and things become awkward?”

“I know… If I were to sever ties with Alisa, I’d be all alone.”

“I think Asahina-san can have a smooth sailing school life even if she cuts ties with Otsuki-san. Despite being clumsy, she has an absolute charisma, so people will naturally gather around her. Even if she’s hurt, time will heal her, and many people will come to her aid. But by then, you won’t be by her side.”

“You talk as if you know everything…”

“I understand. Just like you, I’m envious of a best friend with immense talent, rising higher and higher, proud yet hating the fact that I’m just an ordinary person. It infuriates me to see myself in Otsuki-san.”

“I see… Kogure-kun has Hirasawa-kun by his side…”

“Yes, but I would never push Reo away. It’s because of Reo that I exist as I am!”

I laid out my words as if spitting them out. The plea to Otsuki-san was also an answer to myself.

In essence, if I were to fight and fall out with Reo, the same thing would happen. People would flock to Reo, and no one would be around me. I would be just like air.

Otsuki-san pondered for a moment and then spoke.

“…The truth is, I regretted it. I was the one who would be in trouble without Alisa by my side, so why did I act so arrogantly? I thought about apologizing in the morning… but I was too scared of being rejected by Alisa, so I couldn’t go.”

“It’s not too late to talk now. The longer you wait, the harder it becomes to speak up, and Asahina-san might become more stubborn.”

“Really? But…”

Otsuki-san was still hesitant.

You can’t wait. Once lost, it’s not easy to get back. So I began to tell a story from the past.

“I had two childhood friends once. It was me, Reo, and another person, and we were very close.”

“Eh?”

“One day, Reo and the other kid had a big fight. At the time, I thought they would make up as time passed, so I just watched their quarrel quietly. But they became awkward and couldn’t reconcile. Then, due to her parents’ circumstances, my other childhood friend moved away. Because I was a boy, I inevitably sided more with Reo… and that was the last I saw of the other kid.”

“…Are you saying we’ll end up the same way?”

“Your situation and mine are very similar. That’s why I don’t want you to go through the same thing. If you care about Asahina-san, could you just talk to her now?”

“Why is Kogure-kun so involved with us? …Do you actually like Alisa?”

“I don’t like her.”

“Lies. You wouldn’t go this far if you didn’t like her.”

“What I like is the relationship between Otsuki-san and Asahina-san. I enjoy watching the two childhood friends who get along so well.”

“…Didn’t you fall for Alisa when you went out with her?”

“I’ve decided not to fall in love with very beautiful girls anymore. This way of speaking is to ensure I don’t forget my past mistakes.”

“What’s that… I don’t understand…”

To be captivated, to fall in love, to desperately do everything for someone, and then to be rejected as a nuisance.

That’s why I’ve built a wall with this tone of voice when dealing with the opposite sex. If I don’t fall in love, I can endure being rejected by any woman.

Don’t come out, junior high school trauma. It’s irrelevant now, and I don’t want anything for myself. There’s no need to dig into my issues.

After taking a breath, I composed myself.

“It’s fine if you don’t understand. Just go. I’m sure Asahina-san is waiting for you too, Otsuki-san.”

“Alright…”

Otsuki-san crossed in front of me and started walking towards the school gate.

However, she suddenly stopped.

“Thank you for giving me the opportunity… maybe I almost lost something important.”

Otsuki-san turned around, showing an awkward but genuine smile.

I wonder if everything will be alright now.

“Next time we meet, I hope to see you two getting along well.”

“Yeah, thank you. But you know,”

“Hm?”

“I’m more liked by Alisa, and even if Kogure-kun falls for Alisa, I won’t give her up easily.”

“You’re surprisingly competitive…”

“That’s right. I’m competitive. I don’t want to lose her to someone with a similar personality.”

Otsuki-san dashed off.

She seemed to have a relieved expression as she ran. I feel like I’m starting to see the true nature of both Asahina-san and Otsuki-san.

Maybe the next time I meet Otsuki-san, we can have a more open and honest conversation.

Well, it’s time to head back. I’m short on sleep, but I don’t want to skip club activities. I quickly ride my bicycle back home.

As soon as I enter, Hiyori comes running up to me, and I pat her head before heading to my room.

Immediately after, the window starts rattling. He must have been waiting for me. I press my hand against my forehead lightly and open the window.

As expected, my best friend came in.

“What’s up, Reo?”

“What do you mean, ‘what’s up’?”

Reo had a rather stern look on his face. He grabs my shoulders and shakes me vigorously.

“I was scared to death with all the thunder last night! Why didn’t you come over?”

“Ah, right…”

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That’s right. My best friend, Hirasawa Reo, has always been scared of thunder. I’ve been the one to stay with him during thunderstorms ever since we were kids.

“I ended up crying because I was so scared of the thunder!”

“So, what did you do last night?”

“Hiyori comforted me, patting me and saying ‘there, there’.”

“That’s a reward, isn’t it?”

I said we were similar, but Reo and I would never end up in a fight like Asahina-san and Otsuki-san.

After all, we’re just a couple of foolish guys.

Men are simple creatures, you know?

And that’s one of the good things about us.

Phew… I wonder if those two have made up.