Chapter 55: CH 55

Chapter 55: - August 1st (Saturday): I Bumped Into Otomizu in the Furniture Department.

Saturday

I was in the furniture section of the mall on Saturday, hoping to create a comfortable room to relax in by tomorrow.

“But …, when you say interior design, I don’t know what to buy …”

Yuika showed me images of recommended interiors, but they were all very elaborate and expensive.

Girls probably didn’t worry about this because they did this kind of thing naturally, but I was basically the type to eliminate waste.

Whenever I was told that I should improve my interior design, I couldn’t quite figure out what to do.

“Huh? Is that …, Sasamiya-san?”

While I was looking at the furniture and pondering, I was approached by Otomizu, who was wearing casual clothes.

Unlike when we went to watch the movie, she was wearing a blouse and skirt today, which gave her an ordinary everyday look.

This was quite nice.

Women may think that men would be more pleased with a cute look, but surprisingly, there were many who preferred this kind of a more natural style.

After all, I myself preferred it.

“Hey, Otomizu. What a coincidence. Are you here to buy furniture too?”

“No. It’s my day off, so I just dropped by for a visit.”

While I was looking at the furniture, Otomizu asked me a question.

“Sasamiya-san, are you here to buy furniture?”

“Yeah. It seems my room is a bit dull. I’m thinking of giving it a makeover.”

“Dull? Hmmm. That’s so typical of Sasamiya-san.”

“By the way, here’s what it looks like …”

I showed Otomizu the picture I had taken of my room.

Yuika described it as a “Prison Cell”, but I believed that a compact room was a true expression of masculinity.

Perhaps this sense of style would be difficult to convey to high school girls.

In this respect, Otomizu had already gained social experience and understood the appeal of being an adult.

Otozumi said, looking at the image.

“… Wow. It exceeded my expectations. I thought it was solitary confinement.”

“Isn’t it awful?”

She had the eyes of a dead fish.

Emptiness… That was exactly the right expression.

It seemed that my room would be labeled as a “Prison cell” no matter how anyone looked at it.

It’s funny …

“Well, that’s why. I just need something quick and easy to make the room look good.”

“Then, I’ll help you choose.”

“Are you sure?”

“Yes, I’m not busy.”

The advice of the fashionable Otomizu would surely be useful.

It gave me a whole new sense of security.

“Thank you. Take care of me.”

And she went …

“Okay! Today’s the day I’ll decide!”

“Do you really get so worked up when you pick out furniture?”

For some reason, I felt a little uneasy when I saw Otomizu making a victory pose.

Immediately, Otomizu pulled my hand and pointed to the recommended furniture.

“If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to improve the look of your room, the bed is a good place to start. Let’s lie down together.”

“Why?”

I thought she said it would be easy, but it wasn’t easy at all.

Moreover, a double bed …

I was so surprised at the sudden suggestion that I made a tsukkomi in Kansai dialect.

“So you did it on purpose.”

“Did you find out?”

“Of course. Don’t make fun of older people.”

“I thought I asked you out.”

“What are you talking about?”

“No, don’t worry about it. Let’s move on.”

This time we came to a section with bookshelves and racks.

Otomizu chose a [Display rack].

It looked like a bookshelf, but without the back panel, and it had the characteristics of both a storage shelf and a display shelf.

“If you want a quick makeover, I recommend a display rack. It can also be used as a bookshelf.”

“I see.”

I had avoided them because of their strong sense of fashion, but they certainly seemed to be useful.

It might be suitable for my room, where I didn’t have many things.

“All you need to do is decorate it with pretty little things and it’ll be perfect.”

“I’m a guy. I don’t need to be cute.”

“This kind of thing requires a unique look. It is important to be cute because you are a man.”

Averting her gaze, Otomizu added in a whisper, “It’ll also keep other women away.”

I still didn’t have a girlfriend yet.

No way, are you trying to make me live without a girlfriend for the rest of my life?

She was a tough junior that couldn’t be underestimated.

“Thanks to you, I was able to get some good furniture. Thank you for your help.”

“Fufufu~♪ You’re welcome. I should do something to repay you.”

“Are you sure?”

Then Otomizu asked, with a gesture of embarrassment.

“U, .., um… I want you to eat my homemade stew that I promised you before, So can I visit Sasamiya-san’s house?”

Come to think of it, I had promised to eat her homemade stew.

Otomizu’s homemade food at my home…

Hmm. Not bad.

“I appreciate that, but aren’t I getting more out of it than you?”

“No! I’ll probably end up feasting afterwards!! Of course, it’s okay if you feast too! Thank you very much!!”

For some reason, Otomizu looked excited.

By “feast” you mean eat the stew, right?

I couldn’t think of any other meaning.

I look forward to seeing what kind of stew you would make for me!