CH 13

For some reason, I was forced to sit in seiza in the living room of my own house.

“The story’s up, Bro. You’ll just have to bear with me now.”

Shuya Tadokoro, who had a round face, said.

“Hey, you want some peanuts?”

Nobukazu Egami, a long-faced man, said.

“I want some peanuts, too. Or rather ,I want a beer.”

“Oh, me too. Let’s have a toast.”

And they were pouring beer into their cups, and I was like.

“Idiots!”

I gave them a slap at the same time.

“”Ouch~!!””

The idiot friend duo rumbled and sprawled.

“Shut up! You’re bothering the people in the room below!”

“Red-Handed! Caught Red-Handed!”

“Assault! Assault!”

I was still annoyed at the two of them making a fuss.

“You know… …”

I was about to give them a second slap when…

“U-um…”

Ando-san said in a reserved manner.

“I made some snacks, if you don’t mind…..”

“”Eh?””

The round Shuya and the slender Nobukazu got up at the same time.

The egg rolls with grated radish were placed in front of them. There was also cold tofu and chilled edamame.

“I’m sorry, I could only make such a simple dish.”

They gazed at it,

“Um, are you sure it’s okay for us to eat?”

“Why are you being so reserved all of a sudden?”

I let out a sigh.

“Well, since Ando-san went to the trouble of making it, you should eat it.”

“T-then…”

“Itadakimasu ….”

Shuya and Nobukazu take their chopsticks and start eating their egg rolls.

Immediately after.

“”Fuwa~~…….””

They both fell at the same time.

“W-Was it not to your liking?”

Ando-san said with an anxious look on her face.

“….C**p, it’s too good.”

“….It’s divine.”

“R-really?”

The two, their eyes filled with energy, continued to eat other snacks.

“”What the heck, this is soooo good!!!””

And at the same time, both shouted.

“Like I said Be quiet, you’re disturbing the neighbors!”

“You’re saying that~ , but your voice is the loudest~!”

“His voice at that time was also loud~!”

“No, that was for Ando-chan… Gufufu.”

“Heh?”

“I’m sorry, Ando-san. I’m going to take out the trash now.”

I grabbed the two idiots by the neck.

“W-Wait, Hidetsugu! At least let me eat all these exquisite snacks first!”

“T-That’s right~!””

I let out another sigh as I looked at the two screaming idiots.

“Hah, Do what you want.”

“”Yay~!!””

They said so and gulped down their beer.

“”Ah~, it’s so good!””

“You’re so carefree.”

“Ah, Matsuo-san. Dinner is ready.”

“Thank you.”

What was placed in front of me was a bowl of beef.

“What, you made that too, Ando-chan?”

“Y-yes.”

“Wow~…, she’s really like a wife.”

They looked at me with admiration.

“Eh, I mean, seriously, are you guys… married?”

“No, we’re not.”

I said.

“Well, I’m joking about marriage, but … you guys are indeed dating, right?”

“No, that’s not true either.”

“”Huh?””

They both twisted their faces at the same time.

“You, Are you an idiot?”

“I know, right?”

“I’m going to hit you.”

I shook my fist.

“Then why are you living together like this?”

“Strange, isn’t it?”

They both said, and I was at a loss for an answer.

“Um, Matsuo-san?”

Ando-san said.

“I’m not afraid to talk about it.”

“Really? Are you sure? These guys are stupid and talkative, you know?”

“”Oi”””

“It’s fine, They are your friends, Matsuo-san.”

Ando-san smiled and said.

“”She’s a good girl.””

They said, their faces breaking into a smile.

Then, Ando-san slowly began to tell them how it happened. I occasionally followed up with her.

“…. That’s the reason. Matsuo-san has been helping me alot.”

“No, no, that’s… what’s wrong, you guys?”

The two people who had been so noisy just a few minutes ago were now silent.

“I-I’m sorry. You probably didn’t want to hear about my life…”

“”Ugh. …….””

“Eh?”

They looked up, tears streaming down their faces.

“What a terrible story,…..”

“Totally. …..”

They said,

“But I can’t believe she’s so upright, good … and not rotten even under such unfavorable circumstances.”

“But we’re the worst …… to talk about such a good girl as being ‘poor’ and ‘not good enough” for a girlfriend.”

“N-No, don’t worry about it.”

The two of them shed more tears as Ando hurriedly said,

“”Oi, Hidetsugu.””

“W-what?”

“You, definitely make Ando-chan happy, okay?”

“Invite us to your wedding~!”

“No, no, that’s ……”

I glanced to the side and saw Ando-san sitting on her seat, her face bright red and looking downwards.

“Hidetsugu, I’ll make sure to spread the word about your relationship with Ando-chan to everyone at the university.”

“No, why?”

“Because there might be guys who will approach the cute Ando-chan, right?”

“Yes, yes. Of course, I won’t tell them anything about Ando-chan’s situation or anything. Oh, do you mind if I mention that you two are living together?”

“It ain’t good, you idiot.”

“Ah, sorry, sorry. If they find out, You won’t be able to do ecchi things…… mugugu!”

“Shut up, idiot.”

I held Shuya’s mouth as he struggled. I bashed his flabby belly.

“Ah, you know, it’s almost summer vacation.”

Nobukazu said,

“Why don’t you come to our circle’s training camp, Ando-chan?”

“Eh? A circle training camp…is it?”

“Yes, yes. Hidetsugu belongs to it too.”

“What kind of circle?”

“Eiken …… a film study group.”

“That’s in name only, in reality it’s a drinking club. I wasn’t going to join, but you guys forced me in.”

“Because I helped you out when you were being forced by the seniors of the baseball team to join them, didn’t I?”

“No, well, …… that helped.”

I scratched my cheeks.

“I understand your desire to monopolize the lovely Ando-chan, you know?”

“That’s not true. ….”

“I think your denial is weak. It’s okay to be possessive.”

“Ando-chan, you’ve become brighter and cuter than before. Let’s enjoy college life more.”

“Ah..”

I also recalled saying that to Ando before.

I want her to have more fun and enjoy campus life.

“What do you think, ……, Ando-san?”

I asked, and she fidgeted a little.

“…I, I want to go.”

“”Ooo~~””

Shuya and Nobukazu gave a small clap.

“Well, shall we go together?”

I said,

“Yes.”

Ando-san nodded with a smile.

“Okay, today is a happy day.”

“You should drink too, Ando-chan. Do you usually drink?”

“Oh, I turned 20 years old the other day. Matsuo-san and I sometimes have a little shochu at night.”

“You two are…. already a married couple, aren’t you?”

“That’s not true. …”

“”You can’t say that, can you?””

I was completely at a loss for words to reply to the two of them.

“Oh, um. Do we really look like that?”

Ando-san suddenly said,

“Yes, Totally.”

“You both look good together~!”

They both laughed and said.

“I-I see. …”

Ando-san smiled, looking a little embarrassed.