Chapter 45: Volume 2 - CH 1.3

When She Stepped Down the Train.

Translated by 64990022

Chapter 1: When She Stepped Down the Train.

Part 3

“Oh… ‘kay.”

–“That was it for me. Not just cute, but cool too. Mikage-san… she’s my goddess.”

Shida sighed audibly. Since a while before, his actions were like that of someone drunk.

As a boy, praiseworthy actions like that have a lot of points to begin with, double if the girl doing it was cute. Quadruple if it was Mikage-level, essentially a cheat technique.

But to tell the truth, Shida’s story wasn’t all too surprising. Next to her looks, she was known for another thing. And that was what reinforced her “popularity”, making her stand out over the other Kuze’s Top Three. I believed that was what all Kuze High students could agree upon, her ever present aura of charisma.

She was always surrounded by people, as if she had her own centripetal force. She treated everyone equally and did not belong to any specific friends or group. She was like a saint amid the mundane populace.

“Okay, I get why you have a crush on her.”

–“Yep, a perfect one-sided love”

Why do you sound so proud of it…

“Then, why haven’t you confessed, I wonder.”

–“Uuk! Do you really need to ask…?”

“That’s my work.” That might be an unpleasant way of asking, but I needed to get him to face the reality of the situation.

–“For starters, I’m scared, Isn’t she sooo popular?”

“I suppose.”

–“And… I heard she’s already got someone she likes…”

Hm… So he had done his research.

“I’ve heard the same thing.”

“Right? It’s always a perfect no in her track record…” He sighed sullenly.

Mikage Saeka has a crush. That was a well-known fact in Kuze High. As far as rumors go, this one’s reliable, Mikage was the one who told everyone in the first place.

–“Do you know who that person is? If it’s the Angel then you might know..?”

“They’re not dating as of yet, for all I know. Or that was what she said, all the information came from her.”

–“O-oh… I think I’ve heard of that somewhere.”

From my speculation, it was one-sided love for Mikage too. Even a beautiful saintess like her has her own trouble, it seems.

However, that amounted to the endless confessions from the boys. As long as she’s single, then there’s a chance, or so I’ve heard. Well, that way of thinking was valid in its own ways. Better do like that then ending up like me…

Shida, never choose the same thing as me…Let me be the only one who regrets not confessing.

–“Last thing… We’re in different years, see?” He said anxiously—guiltily

“Year?”

–“Ehh, like… Well, it depends on the person, but wouldn’t it be troubling if a random senpai confessed to you…heh heh…”

Senpai…

—Hey! I’m the older one here?!

—This older sister here will give you an affectionate hug!

“Don’t worry.” I shook my head at the unnecessary memory.

–“Angel?”

“Forget about grades, about age gaps. You’ll be fine, I’ll make sure of it.”

–“O-oh… okay… yep, thanks!” Shida returned to his cheerful self. Being cheerful in itself wasn’t bad, but.. Uh, this is getting annoying. “Whoahh! I feel sooo much more confident!”

“My ear. I’m wearing earphones!”

–“Ah, soz. But aren’t you the same? That broadcast, the whole neighborhood heard it, not to mention the crackling! Bzz, pzzhh, sss! What about our ears!”

“That’s…”

Shida… even you…?

–“All good though, that was so heated. I was moved.”

“Thank you.”

“Hey, don’t get mad, I’m complimenting. You really care about us, don’t you? I’m really glad you mailed me. I’ve got a feeling that you’d be serious even for me.”

Not knowing what to say, I searched for a harmless injection. “Okay…”

Hm, this could merit consultations from now on. Note, note…

But can you refrain from the broadcast, Shida, no please do so.

Next, I explained to him about what my counseling entails. Never discuss this with others. Do not find out about me. When deemed necessary, I may disclose his situation to my collaborators.

And finally, the last item.

“My role is to counsel your love, up until confession. I never guarantee success. Are you okay with these terms?”

–“No objections. Almost forgot that you’re human too. Besides, about the last one, it would’ve been absurd if you guaranteed success with Mikage-san” He chuckled.

“Great.” That was fast. “But rest assured, I’ll help you with everything even if I don’t guarantee.”

–“Oooh, okay. If you don’t mind this klutz who can’t confess, glad I could work with you”

“Likewise.”

Thus, my next consultation began. Whether Shida could confess or not, half of it was now on my shoulders.

But our target would be Mikage Saeka. She’d probably—certainly not an easy opponent.

Well, that doesn’t matter.

“Shida.”

–“Hm?”

“Let’s do it, the confession.”

–“Oooh! I could feel your heat even from here”

“Hey, don’t get off track…”

–“Just joking, just joking.”

A few seconds of silence before our first call ended. The next time would be laying out the details, and…

“What’s wrong with being passionate about my work…”

I’m not joking around here, that’s why I’m passionate. And we’re talking about love, isn’t that what it’s all about?