The Cheeky Junior Gal Becomes Too Cute When She Gets Attached to Me-Chapter 2Volume 1 .7 - The Too-Cheeky Junior Gal

The Too-Cheeky Junior Gal

“Is there any benefit for Senpai to denounce Shirahata-Sensei here? You don’t want to get into a fight with a Sensei, right?”

“So, you’re going to let it slide?”

“I don’t want to be a bother to you, Senpai.”

Monaka said, looking me straight in the eyes.

“But I’m angry at him too. I want to go there right now… but you know, it’s okay. I’ve already given up.”

“Given up?”

“It’s always been like this for me.”

She said while burying her face in her arms wrapped around her knees.

“Senpai got angry for me. That’s enough for now. So, thanks a lot.”

Then, with a playful gesture, she saluted with her right hand.

“…Sorry.”

“Why are you apologizing?”

“I thought I was being lame.”

“No, I was happy.”

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I got angry on my own and made my junior worry.

If Monaka hadn’t stopped me, what would I have done?

Confronted him face to face, reported to the principal, and got Shirahata disciplined.

If it weren’t for Monaka, I definitely wouldn’t have done such things.

It would only earn me resentment, with no benefit to me.

I don’t even have the right to be angry.

But having Monaka point that out to me was just too lame.

She had every right to do so, yet she was calmer than me.

“…Can I try to look cool just once?”

“Hmm?”

“Actually, I secretly took a photo.”

I opened my smartphone and brought up the camera roll.

There, clear as day, was a picture of Shirahata smoking with the school building in the background.

“Wow, impressive~. Are you a pro at sneaky shots?”

“Please spare me such a dishonorable title.”

“Have you been secretly taking photos of me too?”

“I should have thought of that.”

“Let’s take one together next time. Not now… I look too ugly right now.”

I managed to regain my composure thanks to Monaka.

I don’t think I was calm before.

Just accusing someone is pointless, and getting angry on the spur of the moment is out of the question.

It’s a valuable trap card.

I have to play it at the most effective time, right?

“Hey, try to look cool one more time.”

“Once more?”

“Yeah. Can I lean on your chest for a bit?”

No sooner had I spoken than Monaka collapsed against me as if she were falling.

She clutched my jersey tightly, pressing her eyes against my shoulder.

“…I might get it dirty.”

“It’s just a jersey, so it’s fine.”

With that, Monaka suppressed her voice and let out a quiet sob.

The time she spent hiding her face on my shoulder, I think it wasn’t even five minutes.

During that time, I didn’t know what kind of face she was making.

I couldn’t see it, so let’s just leave it at that.

I’ll pretend not to notice that Monaka’s eyes were a little red when she lifted her face.

“Sorry, I lost my composure.”

“It smelled nice.”

“Really? That’s creepy but I’m happy.”

“That’s a rare combination of good and bad feedback at the same time.”

“Hehe. That’s good, isn’t it?”

Monaka laughed brightly as if nothing had happened.

“I like how you make jokes like that, so I don’t mind it.”

“…You’re overthinking it. I’m a guy too.”

“It’s okay. That’s how I choose to interpret you.”

Perhaps she just hates serious conversations.

Monaka stood up and brushed the dirt off her knees with her hands.

“Senpai, thank you.”

She bent her waist slightly and reached out her hand to me.

I took her hand and stood up.

“I didn’t do anything.”

“You always say that, Senpai. You’re too kind.”

“I really didn’t do anything. In fact, I couldn’t even do anything. Especially this time.”

“That’s not true… I wouldn’t have been able to handle it alone. I’m glad you were here beside me.”

I have no intention of being arrogant enough to think I could save Monaka.

Even if I say I’m the Student Council President, what I can do is limited.

After all, I’m just a high school student. Just a kid.

But if I could be of any help, even a little, that’s enough.

It’s just self-satisfaction, though.

“By the way, where’s Shirahata…”

I peeked out from behind the tree and looked around.

As far as I could see, there was no sign of Shirahata.

“He’s not here, huh.”

“Thank goodness.”

The time spent smoking a cigarette should only be a few minutes at most.

It’s during work hours, so he must have returned already.

Monaka, who cautiously checked the surroundings following my lead, also let out a relieved sigh.

“Now that I’ve calmed down, I’m getting angry! That Shirahata!”

“Didn’t you say something melancholic like you’d given up?”

“A woman’s heart is like the autumn sky, Paisen. You just don’t get it.” (Paisen is Senpai reversed, slang)

“What a hassle…”

Despite her words, her expression was cheerful.

It seemed that she had managed to switch her mood. Even though I couldn’t save her, it looked like I was able to help her calm down.

“Guess we should head back soon.”

“Yeah. I’m hungry, so let’s stop by the convenience store again. Keep me company while I stress eat~”

“Can’t be helped, huh?”

“I’ll give you the insides. I’m fine with just the shells.”

“You call the chocolate part of a capsule chocolate ‘shells’?”

“It’s an egg, after all.”

We chatted about silly things as we headed back to the Student Council room.

Given the time, we should probably be heading home from there.

The Student Council room is on the third floor.

With slightly heavy steps, we climbed the stairs.

“It’s a hassle, so I’ll just go home in my tracksuit.”

“Me too~”

At our high school, it’s tacitly allowed to go home in tracksuits since many students went home from club activities.

I usually go home in my uniform because there’s no particular reason to change, but today there’s a legitimate reason.

It’s fine to go home in a tracksuit. It’s just what I wanted since I had used it for PE and needed to wash it.

“It’s only my second day coming to the Student Council room, but it kind of feels like coming home.”

“I already feel more comfortable here than at home.”

“I get it. It’s calming somehow. And Senpai is here too…”

“No wait, it might not be so calming with Monaka around.”

“That’s harsh~. I’m going to cry. Lend me your shoulder.”

“Stop it. You’ll get it dirty with your snot.”

“Hey~! That’s not true at all! …Right, it’s not, is it?”

Monaka stared at my shoulder.

I wouldn’t blame her even if there was something, but there probably wasn’t.

We grabbed our things and locked up as usual.

We returned the key to the staff room and then left the school building together.

“Oh, there’s one thing I forgot to say.”

Walking beside me, Monaka took a step closer. In doing so, our shoulders touched.

She leaned in, peering at me from the side.

“You smelled nice too, Senpai.”

“…the smell of fabric softener?”

“Nope, it’s sweat.”

“You…”

Her chuckle, loud and carefree, echoed through the streets as the sun began to set.