EdaIm already fine. Thanks

When I placed the Pet bottle on the desk, I looked at Eda.

Eda wasnt looking at me.

She was trying to work on something on the laptop in front of her.

Sorryfor making you wait

I actually wanted to tell her right away but I also cant speak of my selfishness.

Acting upon my vigor from earlier made me quite exhausted.

I casually look at the student council room.

With the size of 8 tatami, it was smaller than an ordinary classroom.

Long tables were positioned into a square and were surrounded on the outside by pipe chairs.

Eda was sitting on the right side with her back facing the windows.

There was a whiteboard in the room with a bunch of stuff written on it.

It was silent.

However, there was sound.

*Kata kata*, there was the sound of Eda tapping her keyboard.

There was also the voices of the sports clubs outside warming up.

And finally, I could hear the sound of the clock ticking every second.

Im done. Ive kept you waiting

Eda raises her face from her laptop and looked at me.

She is definitely a capable woman.

She had the feeling of a career woman with her uniform on.

Of course, since her appearance was exactly like a high school girls, that comparison isnt quite right.

However, her aura made me think that.

Are you busy?

You came faster than I thought you would

Eda stands up and closes the curtains.

I didnt think you would come in an all-out sprint so

Is that so?

The student council room became dim.

When Eda was done closing the curtains, she started drawing closer to me.

I put myself on guard instantly but Eda passes by me without doing anything and went towards the door.

*Gachari*, I could hear the sound of the door being locked.

Oi-

I turn my head flustered.

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Eh? What?

Eda looked back at me with round eyes like she was surprised.

The glasses girl had a slightly red face.

Wellthe lock

After all, if we are gonna strip, wouldnt it be better to lock it? Or is it that the chance of someone walking in excites you?

Thats not it. First of all, unlock the door please

I got it

It seems she thought my strict tone was suspicious.

Obediently unlocking the door, Eda asks.

What is it? Does this mean you dont want to do perverted things with me?

Wellyeah, thats how it is

Without her expression changing to my reply, Eda returns to her seat.

Then she tries to organize herself to properly have a conversation.

Then, wouldnt it be fine not to come?

That isnt fine eitherId be worried you would end up waiting the whole time

You think I would wait that long?

Eda looks at me amazed.

I nod as if to say certainly.

I was quite conceited

Well, I was gonna wait 4 hours

Thats a long time, oi!

Well, since its the good-for-nothing you, you would worry about it endlessly after returning home. After finally thinking you do want to do perverted things with me, I thought you would come back to school

What an imagination.

Well, thats a joke butI had things to do

Whats with that? As I thought, arent you busy

Rather than busythere are things I have to think about

About your manga?

Eda was expressionless towards my words.

And then, puckering her lips a bit, she gave a wry smile.

Was she the type of person whose expression changed so much?

Is there something I can help with?

Eh?

Well, it was just for a moment, but it felt like you were troubled

Thats disgusting, Okutani-kun

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But my cleanliness is the one thing Im proud of

*Fuh*, after ridiculing me, Eda shrugged her shoulders.

Thats rightIm a bit troubled about my manga

Is it that? Something like you cant think of a story, or cant draw the screen very well? Well, the most I can do to help out is undressing

You didnt refuse that

Thats right. I drank some of the water in the Pet battle.

In exchange for this water, I thought I would do anything that I could

How conscientious, Okutani-kun

Conscientiousness and cleanliness are the few things Im proud of

They increased

Smiling again, Eda looked at me with serious eyes.

I was asked to join a manga magazine1

Heethats amazing

In other words, it isnt a hobby. She draws manga and gets paid for it.

Its not something Im knowledgeable about but I could tell its something amazing.

But, Im worried if I should do it

Why? Dont you want to be a mangaka?

Its not about whether or not I want to be oneIf I want to have fun drawing manga then its fine. I never really had a feeling of wanting to become a pro

So she can become a pro at any moment, the issue is whether she should chose to be one or not.

Certainly if it becomes a licensed manga, it could no longer be considered fun drawings she did as a hobby.

Thats difficult

No it isnt, since I refused just now

Haa?

I met eyes with Eda.

The voices of the running baseball club pass by.

Its kind of a gamble

Gamble?

I decided if you came by the time the baseball club ran by that building, Id refuseif you didnt Id accept

The baseball club ran by just now.

They practically run through the bottom of the school building almost the same time everyday.

Oi

Was there such a foolish conversation?

Eda was showing a smile like a kid that was successful with a prank.

You dont mean, when I had you wait earlier

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I was sending the refusal e-mail

What did you do!

I unintentionally stood up.

To leave such an important decision to others!

Isnt it because its important?

Eda says in a cold voice.

Isnt it bad to burden myself with it because its importantWhen the time comes for me to regret it, it would be better if I could blame someone else

You intend to blame me!?

YupIf the time comes where I regret it

Stop messing around!

I tried to leave the student council room.

However, Edas next words made me stop.

But, before now I havent regretted anything

I stopped my feet but I didnt turn around as I asked her.

And from now on? Whats the probability of regret now?

Its not like I will butthere is a possibility

Turning around, I glare at Eda.

I dont philosophize much.

However, recently I only have one belief.

That isEverything is your own choice.

I thought that with Ooki too.

Its not good to push your feelings and actions onto others.

Because Mia quit the club, he secluded himself.

Thats too much.

My dad died a couple months back

Eh?

Eda showed plain confusion.

However, I continued, ignoring her.

When he was on the verge of death, my dad told me and my mother, who had spent the whole time nursing him

What did he say?

I look directly at Eda and said.

My dad said it. He said since you have to work to eat, if you get sick youll die

Silence dominated the student council room.

The voices of the running baseball club got farther.

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And, the second hand on the clock accurately displays the passage of time.