Why Not Make Both Twins 'Girlfriends'?-Chapter 9Volume 1 .1 - Hikari Usami, a Genius...?

Hikari Usami, a Genius…? 1

The night after his date with Chikage, Sakuto found himself unable to sleep despite being tired.

Rather than basking in the afterglow of the date, he was preoccupied with something Chikage had mentioned on the train ride home.

“Hikari is a genius huh…”

As he gazed at the dimly lit ceiling, Hikari’s smile faintly appeared in his mind.

On the train ride home today, he and Chikage had this conversation:

『Actually, Hii-chan is a genius.』

『A genius? Does that mean she’s good at studying?』

『Well… she’s incredibly talented in that regard too.』

According to Chikage, Hikari studies physical chemistry at home.

During middle school, she won the Japan Junior High School Science Prize and was recognized in other contests operated by public foundations.

She conducts her own research in various fields, and her knowledge is extensive.

Incidentally, Hikari tied for first place in the national unified test for third-year junior high students——In other words, she was in the same rank as Sakuto.

Whether or not she fits the definition of a genius, Hikari undoubtedly possesses exceptional talent.

Her occasional sharpness and keen intuition made sense to him after Chikage’s explanation.

However, Sakuto doesn’t consider himself on the same level as her.

Their backgrounds make it clear, and he doesn’t even think of himself as a genius.

(There’s no comparison… I’m just a nobody with a good memory…)

Sakuto’s academic achievements are based solely on his school grades and his ability to organize his memory.

He had always thought that paper tests and national standardized exams could measure academic ability, but not necessarily genius.

On the other hand, Hikari has achieved various results.

Undoubtedly, she is someone worthy of being called a genius.

(But why doesn’t Hikari go to school…)

He couldn’t reconcile her being a genius with not attending school.

Was it because the level of study didn’t match her, or was there another reason?

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(The pain of expectations, maybe…)

Hikari’s carefree and innocent behavior, playing in the game center and living freely.

If she’s been burdened with excessive expectations from those around her, it’s conceivable that she might be avoiding the pressure or even rebelling against it.

(Her absence from school started in the fourth grade… Maybe I should ask her about it tomorrow…)

With that thought, Sakuto quietly closed his eyes.

The meeting time was eleven o’clock, and the place was the same as yesterday: Yuki Sakura Station.

Arriving fifteen minutes early, Sakuto stood in front of the ‘Alice-chan Statue’, waiting for Hikari.

The crowd was bigger than yesterday, probably because it was Sunday morning.

The weather wasn’t great, and the forecast indicated rain in the afternoon, so he figured today’s date would likely be indoors.

As he waited with these thoughts, he sensed someone sneaking up behind him.

(She’s here…)

As Sakuto tried to turn around, suddenly hands reached from behind, covering his eyes.

“Guess who?”

Sakuto immediately knew.

“…Was it Hikari’s voice and Chikage’s hands blocking my eyes?”

The hands released, and his view returned.

Turning around, indeed, there stood the two, looking surprised.

“Amazing! How did you know!?”

“How did you figure it out?”

“Well, maybe because I’m your boyfriend?”

The voices were slightly different, and it felt like the voice wasn’t directly behind him but a bit distant.

Upon calm reflection, it wasn’t impossible to guess.

” ” You didn’t even realize we were twins at first!?” “

“Don’t retort in stereo…”

Mono is one thing, but stereo makes his ears hurt even more.

“By the way, Chikage, you’re dressed differently from yesterday, right? Is this your usual style?”

“Yes… Well, yesterday’s outfit was a bit… Ahahaha…”

Chikage was wearing a black beret, a white long-sleeved blouse paired with a high-waisted pleated checkered skirt, and casual loafers.

Her outfit not only accentuated her cuteness but also brought out Chikage’s sophistication and grace.

“How about me?”

Hikari was dressed in a beige candy-sleeve knit tucked into an A-line black miniskirt.

She accessorized with a simple necklace and a UppleWatch.

Wearing high-heeled leather boots, she appeared slightly taller than Chikage.

“Yeah, it suits you really well.”

“Hehehe, but I guess it’s a bit more reserved for today.”

(Even so, the stares from around us are more piercing than yesterday…)

Sakuto had also noticed the gazes of men gathered on them since earlier.

Even one of them alone was stylish and cute, but having both of them in front of him was something else.

Perhaps the novelty of them being twins added to the attention.

“So, is Chikage joining us today?”

“Well, I planned to go shopping, so I just accompanied Hii-chan here.”

“I see, so I’m just along for the ride here…”

As Sakuto jokingly expressed disappointment,

“T-that’s not it! I wanted to see Sakuto-kun too… No, what are you making me say?!”

Chikage was flustered and retorted all by herself.

Seeing a reaction he somewhat expected, Sakuto gave a slight chuckle.

Embarrassed, Chikage muttered, ‘Ah, come on’ and fanned her flushed face with her hand.

Remembering yesterday’s incident on the Ferris wheel, he felt a bit embarrassed too.

The instigator of that bold move, Chikage, was smiling innocently as if nothing had happened.

“Chii-chan, it’s my turn today, right?”

“I know…!”

“Hehe, maybe I’ll do lots of this and that with Sakuto-kun?”

Saying so, Hikari hugged Sakuto’s left arm.

She snuggled up to him, resting her head on his shoulder.

“Awawawa! Wait! You should keep it pure and proper!”

“Yeah. We’ll just be going to hang out and eat together, though?”

“——!?”

Like steam rising from a kettle, Chikage’s face turned bright red.

“Anyway, Sakuto-kun, shall we get going?”

“O-okay…”

Walking awkwardly, Sakuto was led by Hikari, who continued to hold his arm.

With every step, he struggled to maintain his composure as he felt the sensation of Hikari’s chest against his arm.

“See you, Chii-chan… Goodbye!”

“Th-Then, Chikage… Take care!”

“Wait, where are we going!?”

With a flustered and bright red Chikage behind them, Sakuto followed Hikari, who was smiling brightly.

After a quick lunch at a hamburger shop, the sky finally started to cry.